After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen-Chapter 178 - 177 - Heard He’s Being Pressured to Marry?

"Where is Zhang Shicheng?" Su Xinger asked.

"He was taken away by Yang Zhan’s people," Fu Zhen replied, "The current situation is pretty much what I expected. Zhang Shicheng’s official position was obtained by cleaning up after Yang Zhan. Since the Zhang family is still favored by the Emperor, even if Prince Rong could kill Zhang Shicheng, he could never kill all of the Zhang family. Out of desperation, the Prince and his son had to win over the Zhang family.

"As of now, the Zhang family, Prince Rong’s Mansion, and Xu Yin are all tied together; in other words, they are birds of a feather, all covering up the murder of the father and son in Baiyu Lane!"

Su Xinger said, "Then should we expose this case first?"

"We can’t expose it," Fu Zhen shook her head, "The reason they are so fearless is that they’ve already destroyed the evidence. Even if we have extensive proof, without the bodies, there’s nothing to prove in court."

"So we just let them go unpunished?" Su Xinger raised her voice.

"Certainly not," Liang Chen glanced at her, "The identity of the deceased is clearly known only to Prince Rong and his son. Zhang Shicheng is not qualified to know. Whether Xu Yin knows is uncertain, but it is a fact that he harbors malicious intentions and is two-faced.

"None of them are good people, especially Xu Yin! Given this, should we still let them stay in the court?"

"Absolutely not!" Su Xinger said angrily, "Tonight’s encounter has clearly shown who is friend and who is foe. Debts that need settling will be settled, and enemies that need fighting will be fought!

"I can’t believe I once considered Prince Rong’s Mansion a family friend! It turns out my little aunt truly died at their hands. They owe the Liang Family a life!"

Everyone in the Liang Family wore grim expressions at that moment.

Cheng Chili said, "Zhang Damazi has already been taken by them. Next, they will surely try to deal with this, and secretly investigate tonight’s events.

"Although we’re not afraid of their investigation, there’s no need to expose ourselves needlessly. I reckon it’s wise for us to stay in the mountains tonight and pretend nothing happened."

"Prince Rong still wants me to catch the assassin, so I must report back," Pei Zhan looked at Fu Zhen, "Xu Yin is likely suspicious of Miss Fu by now. For her safety, we should increase her guards.

"As for our next move, let’s wait until we’ve observed their actions after today, then make our decision."

Liang Chen nodded, "Second brother, you organize the personnel!"

Pei Zhan added, "Xu Yin should recognize all of the Liang Family’s guards, so how will you explain their protection of Ning Family members?"

Liang Chen and Liang Zhi exchanged glances, "You’re right; Xu’s mind is very sharp. We must try not to show any suspicious points in front of him." freewёbnoνel.com

Fu Zhen looked outside, "It’s getting late, and the Prince Rong’s Mansion probably won’t sleep tonight. To avoid their attention, let’s disperse for now."

Liang Chen nodded, "Then tonight, let the guards of Seventh Brother keep watch outside. I’ll rotate the guards once I come up with a plan."

Everyone agreed and went back to their rooms.

Pei Zhan was the last to leave. Fu Zhen looked thoughtfully at his back for a while, and only after they all left did she sit down.

The air was filled with the scent of sandalwood, and distant, yet faint chanting seemed to drift from some unknown corner. It was eerily similar to the night six years ago.

Unexpectedly encountering Xu Yin tonight, even though Fu Zhen had prepared herself thoroughly, it still caused a significant impact on her heart.

The feelings she had for Xu Yin over the years were genuine, and so too is her current hatred.

Countless times she thought of immediately killing him outright, but such a straightforward killing wasn’t possible, and given her current strength, she likely wouldn’t succeed.

Six years have passed, enduring a moment more wouldn’t matter.

But enduring now means planning to repay this tenfold in the future, doesn’t it?

After sitting for a while, she got up from the stool and walked to the door.

Cheng Chili was still outside giving instructions to the guards; seeing her, he walked into the courtyard, "Is there something else, Boss?"

Fu Zhen paused and said, "Nothing."

After saying this, she turned back into the room.

Lying on the bed fully clothed, looking at the top of the canopy, she exhaled a few breaths to release the stuffy feeling in her chest, and eventually got up to the window and called Cheng Chili, who had just stepped out, back.

"I heard your fifth brother is being pressured to marry recently?"

Cheng Chili stopped, "Why are you asking?"

"Can’t sleep, just chatting,"

Cheng Chili gave an "Oh," "Indeed! Uncle Pei and Aunt Pei have been having matchmakers come by every day, nearly compiling a list of eligible young ladies in the city!"

"Does he have someone in mind?"

"I don’t know!" Cheng Chili looked at her, suddenly a bit nervous, "Aunt, why are you suddenly so concerned about his marriage?"

Fu Zhen said, "I told you, just asking."

"That’s good!" Cheng Chili let out a breath of relief, muttering, "Otherwise, falling for that kid would not be worth it..."

Fu Zhen leaned in, "What did you say?"

"Nothing!" Cheng Chili straightened up quickly, "I was just saying that Fifth Brother’s marriage isn’t easy to discuss! With his ways, no one would be interested in him!"

"That’s not necessarily true," Fu Zhen sat down on the threshold, "With such a high status, marrying him would mean becoming the wife of a First Rank General, which is quite tempting."

To her at least, it was quite rare!

The status of General Pingxi’s wife, how dazzling and weighty!

She needed to become the wife of a powerful official right now.

She had never imagined needing to rely on marriage to elevate her status someday, but urgent times call for urgent measures; there’s no point in making it complicated.

The problem was right in front of her. The Liang Family couldn’t even arrange guards for her, let alone openly communicate.

Does it matter what method is used as long as the problem is solved?

"It’s not just that his character isn’t pleasant! He’s also insidious!" Cheng Chili complained, "Whoever marries him will be unlucky! Boss, are you planning to marry too? Don’t worry, I’ll definitely find you someone a hundred times better than him!"

Just thinking of being carried around by Pei Zhan made him angry.

It certainly didn’t look like he was in need of someone!

He deserves not to find a wife and to be single forever!

Fu Zhen didn’t respond immediately.

If becoming an official’s spouse is the quickest way to achieve her goal, evidently, there’s no more suitable candidate than Pei Zhan.

Although he is her junior, it wasn’t like they would be truly married; that day, he said that even if they wed, he wished only for a marriage where each doesn’t interfere with the other’s affairs... it sounded a bit wild.

But if it turned out to be true, wouldn’t that be quite good?

Earlier, she hesitated and outright rejected the proposal of marriage in part for not wanting to burden others, but now, no matter how much they refuse, Pei Zhan is already involved, and judging by the situation, he has no intention of withdrawing. So using reluctance to burden others as a reason seems rather somewhat pretentious, doesn’t it?

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