After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 97 - 096: It Turns Out Money Really Works! (Second Release, Please Vote)

Chapter 97: Chapter 096: It Turns Out Money Really Works! (Second Release, Please Vote)

"You are colluding with Mrs. Liu; if not you, then who? Did you really think that I invited you here tonight for tea?"

Mrs. Fu put down the cup in her hand and cast her gaze upon Fu Jun: "The rules of the officialdom, you understand them better than I do. That position of Director of Rites you hold was secured by Zhen Er for you. You should think carefully whether you want to preserve that official position and future or fulfill your filial duty?"

Mrs. Fu was suddenly at a loss!

The meaning could not be clearer!

She was forcing Fu Jun to choose between his career and his aging mother!

She was so enraged that she lunged forward: "You heartless woman! How malicious your means are, trying to sow discord between us mother and son!"

"Old Madam!"

Mrs. Fu’s action was met with Zhang Cheng and Yang Tong ready to respond, while Mrs. Fu sat motionless in the distance, throwing a ledger onto Mrs. Fu’s lap with a slap: "The dowry list from when I married into the Fu Family sixteen years ago is still here. Over these years, every asset you have taken from me is recorded here, and every account has a stub.

"If you have nothing else to do right now, then settle this account for me first! Don’t waste my time while I sever ties with you, enduring even a moment more of your presence here!"

Mrs. Fu shrieked: "Your family is all gone; where can you go after leaving the Fu Family?! You’re thinking of leaving? You won’t go anywhere!"

Mrs. Fu’s eyes narrowed: "The old woman must have gone mad! Someone, restrain her back to her seat for me!"

Before she finished speaking, Zhang Cheng and Yang Tong each took one side and pressed Mrs. Fu back into her chair!

Though Mrs. Fu cursed in anger, with the two figures so burly and strong, what could she possibly do?

Fu Jun, anxious and angry, rushed forward and said, "Can’t you speak reasonably? Why show off your power here?!"

"In the past, you flaunted your power in front of me for so many years, and now with this little display from me, you can’t handle it?"

Mrs. Fu stood up with a stern face: "In the past, I didn’t care, thinking it was no big deal to lose some money as long as I could gain some peace.

"What wretched person or issue is more important than my daughter’s life? I do good deeds and give alms to beggars, don’t I have to spend money too?

"I have long said, do not set your sights on my daughter, do not harm her! Last time Fu Rou plotted something sinister, I also warned you, Fu Jun, but you didn’t listen and must bear all the consequences!

"I’m tired of saying these useless words to you. I’ve made the accounts clear and precise; will you settle them yourself, or should I submit them to the government office and have them do it for me?

"If you settle them yourself, I give you two hours; if I submit them to the government office, we’ll see you at the Shuntian Prefecture Office after dawn!"

Each word spoken by Mrs. Fu was like a massive stone, weighing heavily on Fu Family’s mother and son!

They had never seen—they had never imagined—that Mrs. Fu, whom they held hostage by using their children as leverage, could one day calmly step-by-step push them into a quagmire!

These accounts, when totaled, are not a small amount!

If they could come up with the money to settle these, it wouldn’t be a big deal.

But if they can’t or don’t pay and let her cause a scene at the Shuntian Prefecture, they’d definitely be judged to compensate! And likely have it ruled for a separation on the spot, making a laughingstock of them throughout the capital city!

Fu Jun’s rear molars were almost ground to dust, and his eyes, sharp as knives, stared at Mrs. Fu: "You’re ruthless! After all these years as husband and wife, and you’re this merciless!"

"You still remember we’re husband and wife?" Mrs. Fu laughed out loud, her words between her teeth carrying a bone-chilling coldness, "So in the Fu Family, this is how a wife should be treated! In the Fu Family, there are double standards! Fu Jun, how shameless do you have to be to utter the words ’husband and wife’ to me today?!"

Fu Jun could no longer utter a word; he suddenly recalled seeing Mrs. Fu many years ago, on the streets of Jiangling.

The most famous lady in Jiangling was the only daughter of the Imperial Merchant Ning Pochi. Not only was she as beautiful as a celestial being, but she also managed the family business with her parents from a young age.

The first time Fu Jun saw her was in front of their silk shop. At that time, their family encountered a dispute where the other party bullied them because Ning Pochi was not home. As the young head of the Ning Family, she stepped forward and, with courage and vigor, successfully controlled the arrogant merchants.

At that time, the Fu Family’s background was worlds apart compared to the Ning Family. He admitted that his ingratiation towards Ning Pochi was driven by a desire for his family business, but at least half of it was due to Miss Ning herself.

From the moment she married into the Fu Family, she was gentle and virtuous, never putting on airs, always being respectful and harmonious before her in-laws, and even when Mrs. Fu devised all sorts of schemes against her, she never spoke up.

Later, when she gave birth to Fu Zhen, such a frail child, she dedicated all her energy to her daughter. To prevent them from despising Fu Zhen, she endured everything just to accommodate their wishes so her daughter could live comfortably in this household.

Over time, people forgot she was once the capable and independent young head of the Ning Family!

Even as Mrs. Liu’s words before leaving echoed in Fu Jun’s ears, he suddenly shivered!

Mrs. Liu was right: his legitimate son and daughter would never honor him!

Because their mother is so outstanding; she can put aside a grand family business for her daughter, which itself requires a courageous heart! Moreover, during all this, she never neglected to manage the family’s estate!

Look, have they not all done well without his interference as a father all these years?!

People used to say that Fu Zhen would die early, yet she has lived to this day! And is growing more spirited! ...

"Do you really, really want a separation?"

Asking this question, he was startled himself! For so many years, he was sure that Mrs. Fu wouldn’t dare leave him, leave the Fu Family, but now he was beginning to fear this outcome.

Without him, Mrs. Fu could still live very well. He always believed that without a man by her side, Mrs. Fu would definitely be bullied and overwhelmed by all those coveting the family estate!

But now the fact was right before his eyes, surrounded by so many guards at her service — he had completely forgotten! She had so much wealth; with money, what kind of skilled person couldn’t she find?

"Certainly." Mrs. Fu coldly raised the corners of her lips, "Seeing this situation, I believe you should already have the answer in your mind."

Fu Jun’s face turned pale, and he stared long and hard at Mrs. Fu before stepping back and collapsing into his chair...