After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen-Chapter 193 - 192: I Made a Decision (Second Release, Seeking Votes)

Chapter 193: Chapter 192: I Made a Decision (Second Release, Seeking Votes)

Fu Zhen arrived outside the mansion gate and immediately saw Pei Zhan sitting proudly on his horse, with Guo Song and a group of guards in matching attire and long swords behind him. At first glance, it really looked like a family raid.

As soon as she appeared, the imposing Pei Zhan dismounted: "...You’re here!"

Fu Zhen surveyed him: "Did General Pei sleep well last night?"

Pei Zhan was not usually one to dress up, but his stature and demeanor naturally exuded a certain nobility even in plain clothes.

However, today he wore a hastily donned robe of azure brocade with cloud patterns in silver thread, without any jade on his waist, his hair casually tied with a wooden hairpin, and slightly creased cloud-patterned shoes on his feet, clearly suggesting he had hurried out.

Pei Zhan’s face was flushed, but he remained calm: "We still had unfinished business last night; let’s find a place to sit and continue the conversation."

Fu Zhen pointed not far away: "I had a small courtyard by the street opened up; let’s sit there."

Entering through a small side gate, just a left turn led to a clean and tranquil small courtyard.

Under the pomegranate tree in the courtyard were stone tables and chairs, with Bixi having served tea, and everyone else withdrew at Fu Zhen’s gesture.

Pei Zhan glanced around the courtyard and cleared his throat: "Last night, I drank a bit too much and passed out before finishing our talk, which was quite inappropriate. But I came here specifically for this matter, so let’s start over. I recall you said you wished to marry me, didn’t you?"

Fu Zhen was about to speak, holding a walnut kernel, when he quickly continued, "I’m sure I didn’t hear wrong. When fighting, I have to pay attention to all directions, so I’m confident in my hearing. But after you said that, whatever followed, I don’t quite remember clearly.

"What else did you say later?"

Fu Zhen took a deep breath: "I..."

But as soon as she started, Pei Zhan interrupted again: "Although I don’t remember what you said later, it doesn’t matter. The important thing is you did propose this to me.

"I am equally confident in my memory. Years ago, I knew the maps of the Northwest Garrison and Dayue like the back of my hand, memorizing even the smallest village location accurately, so no matter what was said later, you certainly didn’t deny this proposal, right?"

Fu Zhen looked at him and nodded slightly: "That’s right. Impressive that you remember so clearly."

Pei Zhan placed his hands on his knees under the stone table, his face as steady and serious as a deep mountain lake: "I think your proposal is quite worth considering. After all, I’m not young anymore, and marriage is something that worries me. As the eldest in the family, I have to address this sooner or later."

Fu Zhen looked at him: "But wouldn’t I be taking too much advantage without a second thought from you?"

Pei Zhan solemnly said: "A man should act decisively if it’s suitable and not if it’s not; why overthink? Besides, this solves my worries. By marrying you, my parents won’t nag at me anymore, and I can focus on guarding the country."

Fu Zhen pondered after hearing this.

Pei Zhan observed her: "You, you’re not going to go back on your words, are you?"

Fu Zhen put the walnut kernel back: "Not at all. Knowing you think this way makes me more at ease. However, if your parents were to expect you to have children..."

"Don’t worry about that. If they ask, you can just blame me."

Fu Zhen glanced at him.

Today his outer robe wasn’t fastened, and the inner robe was rather form-fitting, clearly outlining his torso.

With such a physique, claiming difficulty in having children was believable.

Pei Zhan looked at her without blinking and, after holding his breath for a while, leaned forward a bit: "You don’t believe me?"

Fu Zhen said, "I believe you."

After reaching this point, what was there to hesitate over?

Pei Zhan’s fists on his knees slowly unclenched. He said, "Anything else you’re worried about? Feel free to speak up."

Fu Zhen took a sip of water: "Nothing else."

"Then it’s settled!" Pei Zhan nodded, "I’ll inform my parents when I return to arrange the marriage proposal. Your side, make sure not to change your mind midway, to avoid any complications later."

Fu Zhen looked at him: "I, Fu Zhen, although a woman, always keep my word and ensure results. General can rest assured on this point."

"That’s good then."

Pei Zhan felt as if a great weight was lifted from his heart.

...

As Pei Zhan left, he stumbled over the threshold.

Fortunately, he was skilled and had a stable stance, avoiding any disgrace, yet Guo Song caught a hint of a clue.

After the two left, Fu Zhen quickly returned to her room, instructing Bixi on the way: "Send word to the Liang Family to invite the two General Liangs and the Great General’s wife to Wanbin Building for tea at noon. Then prepare the carriage; we’re heading there soon!"

In two hours, Liang Zhi and Su Xinger were already gathered in the private dining room at Wanbin Building, specially arranged by Mrs. Ning for them.

Liang Chen was a tad busy due to being appointed to the coronation defense affairs, but arrived shortly after a cup of tea time.

"What’s the urgency? Why gather everyone in broad daylight?"

Fu Zhen said, "Last night, Xu Yin came to my door to test me."

"What?!" Liang Chen sprang up from his seat, "What did he do?!"

Fu Zhen explained the whole story. "He’s always suspicious, and given the incident at the temple, it’s certain he has doubts about me. In fact, our plan can’t completely avoid me meeting him, so it’s inevitable that he would find traces of Liang Ning in me. His probing was only a matter of time.

"So, I went to meet him, allowing him to verify that the current me isn’t Liang Ning, whom he killed. No matter how clever he is, he can’t connect my current face and body to the Liang Ning who was burnt."

"That bastard!" Su Xinger cursed, "Good thing the body has changed; otherwise, would he try to kill again?"

"Without a doubt!" Liang Zhi’s expression was grave, "Now that the main culprit of the bloodshed has been identified, we cannot report directly, so we must dismantle their power gradually.

"Once they’re dismantled, their crimes will naturally be exposed to the world!"

"Exactly!" Su Xinger agreed, "Once they lose power, control will be in our hands."

Liang Chen frowned: "Dismantling their power is essential, but for now, Xu is a high-ranking official with much authority while Aunt has no power or influence. Even if he’s certain of Aunt’s identity, we still must prevent him from acting on other matters.

"We must focus on strengthening our defenses!"

"I think so, too."

Hearing this, Fu Zhen straightened up: "So I’ve thought it over in the past few days and made a decision."

The three spoke in unison: "What decision?"

"To marry Zhan Er."

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