After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen-Chapter 188 - 187: Even if They Look Alike, They Can’t Be the Same Person

Chapter 188: Chapter 187: Even if They Look Alike, They Can’t Be the Same Person

Cheng Chili looked at Pei Zhan, unsure whether to call him smart or foolish.

Clearly, he could barely keep his hidden feelings in check, but he was always considering this and that. He wanted to pursue the other person but feared making them uncomfortable.

He couldn’t be bothered to deal with it and walked away directly.

Fu Zhen brought Xie Yu to Mrs. Ning. The young girl was as quiet and submissive as a beaten eggplant, not daring to utter a peep more; aside from replying, she made no unnecessary sounds.

Fu Zhen was decent enough not to tell Mrs. Ning about her words. He placed a string of bracelets on Mrs. Ning’s wrist and then returned to the mansion.

Zhang Cheng and Yang Tong followed in: "Over at Prince Rong’s Mansion, Zhang Shicheng just returned. He was bruised and battered, sent back by Mrs. Zhang."

Fu Zhen asked, "Any movements over at the Xu Mansion?"

"Princess Yongping and Vice Minister Xu didn’t return via the same route as Prince Rong’s Mansion. They went back themselves, and there’s been no news yet."

Fu Zhen thought for a moment and sent them to keep an eye on the Zhang Family.

Among the three families, the Zhang Family was the easiest to manage.

Yongping didn’t go with Prince Rong’s Mansion, and after Mrs. Zhang went back, Zhang Shicheng immediately came out, indicating Pei Zhan’s status played a significant role here.

It’s true that Prince Rong dotes on his daughter and would surely be angered knowing Yongping was beaten by Fu Zhen, who comes from a merchant background, let alone Princess Rong. But to fall out with Pei Zhan over such a matter wouldn’t be worthwhile.

Prince Rong and his son are tied to Zhang Shicheng, and Mrs. Zhang gave Pei Zhan face, allowing Prince Rong’s Mansion to draw Pei Zhan closer, which benefits them as well.

Based on all this, it’s clear that Mrs. Zhang has already contained the situation.

Now that the culprits of the alley blood case have been found, Prince Rong’s Mansion is the main offender, with Zhang Shicheng and Xu Yin as accomplices. They now have two paths: find the culprit and take legal action against Prince Rong’s Mansion.

However, as the victims’ bodies are gone, and the families are untraceable, this path seems unviable.

Prince Rong is no ordinary imperial relative; he’s the emperor’s only kin in this world and once saved the emperor in crises, so pinning a murder charge on him is indeed doubtful.

But because one of those unjustly dead, Liang Ning, has come back to life, Fu Zhen taking on the responsibility of avenging all the wronged souls becomes logical.

If they can’t sue, someone will still have to pay with their life.

Xu Yin, Prince Rong and his son, none of them should think of escaping.

Fu Zhen kept one string of the bracelet for herself and gave another to Ning Jia.

Ning Jia had already met with Scholar Shen. During the meeting, he was extremely nervous and couldn’t tell if Scholar Shen was satisfied with him, so for these two days, he put extra effort into his studies.

While writing, he recalled, "Sister, what kind of person is General Pei?"

Fu Zhen asked, "Why bring him up all of a sudden?"

"Mother had me thank General Pei the other day, but I’ve been twice, and he wasn’t home. Do you think he doesn’t want to see me?"

"He’s been busy recently, spending little time at home," Fu Zhen briefly recalled. This General Pingxi, Capital Camp secretary, spent quite some time with him lately. Plus, with his family pressuring him to marry, he’d probably avoid it if he could.

But come to think of it, Pei Zhan, at his age, claiming disinterest in marriage, seems unreasonable.

Even if he hasn’t met someone he fancies, there’s no reason to be against the idea. This kid doesn’t seem the type to get caught up in romance.

Lately, he’s often brought it up, though he never mentioned it before. Could there be something fishy going on?

Right then, Bixi came in saying, "Junior General Cheng is here."

Fu Zhen and Ning Jia walked out of the courtyard, and Cheng Chili said, "Fifth Brother mentioned there’s a new marinade flavor at the tofu shop by the market. He happens to have something to tell you and wonders if you’re free this evening?"

Fu Zhen was puzzled, "Didn’t we just part ways?"

What’s so urgent that he’s so eager to find him?

"He didn’t say what it was," Cheng Chili shrugged, "just mentioned it’s important."

Fu Zhen figured it must be about the incident during the day.

The slap on Yongping’s face indeed needed caution.

She said, "Alright, I’ll head over after dinner."

Cheng Chili ran back to report.

On the Xu family’s side, when Yongping returned home, she started smashing things in a fit of rage, cursing Mrs. Zhang, then Fu Zhen, and finally Pei Zhan.

Xu Yin sat by her side, and Yongping, in tears, hit him with her fists:

"I’m your wife! Today, I was bullied this way, and you could have stood up for me, yet you didn’t say a single word. Why are you so heartless? What exactly do you take me for?!"

Xu Yin let her fists rain on him but remained utterly motionless. Although last time they had a few angry words, he vehemently rebuked her, but today, he didn’t utter a sound.

Yongping collapsed in tears on his lap, finally crying herself to exhaustion, and had the servants help her back to her room.

Xu Yin continued to sit there, eyes fixed downward. Lian Rong came in to pick up the broken porcelain, and after collecting a handful, he looked up, "Are you tired, sir? It’s getting dark, perhaps you should return to your room and rest?"

Xu Yin acted as though he hadn’t heard.

Lian Rong received no response and continued cleaning, but suddenly a low voice rose above, "Did you see that Miss Fu today?"

Lian Rong looked up, startled by the somber look in his eyes. "Master?" fгeewёbnoѵel_cσm

Xu Yin stared at him, "You must have seen her."

Lian Rong paused, "Yes, I did. It was really surprising."

Xu Yin spoke softly, "I didn’t take your words about her being unique seriously. Last night, seeing her like that wasn’t too bad.

"But today, I saw her act just like Taiping.

"I actually saw Taiping’s shadow in her. Isn’t it strange?"

Xu Yin’s voice was low, almost like a whisper.

Lian Rong’s lips moved slightly, unsure of what to say.

"It’s been six years. I’ve deliberately avoided remembering those times, so I’ve been able to frequent Baihe Temple with peace of mind all these years.

"But today, seeing her strike Yongping with such fearlessness, it was as if those six years hadn’t passed, as if I saw her alive before me again."

"My lord..."

"Lian Rong," Xu Yin gazed at him, "You have seen Taiping. Do you think they’re alike?"

Lian Rong took a deep breath, nodding, "Yes, very much. Miss Liang was just as intolerant of evil, unable to tolerate even a grain of sand in her eyes. In that moment, I also felt Miss Fu seemed to be Miss Liang.

"Their pride, their fearlessness, it’s the same.

"But sir, Miss Liang is already dead. No matter how similar, they could never be the same person."

Xu Yin let out a slow, long sigh, his gaze crossing the mess on the ground to the courtyard, "I know."

After a moment, he stood up and said again, "I know."

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