After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen-Chapter 196 - 195: The Tacit Understanding Between The General and Me

Chapter 196: Chapter 195: The Tacit Understanding Between The General and Me

The Liang family had lunch at Wanbin Building, with the dishes specially arranged by Mrs. Ning.

Su Xinger stayed to have lunch with Mrs. Ning, but Mrs. Ning only stayed to chat with them for a few moments before letting them be.

Before leaving, she expressed a lot of gratitude for their care and asked for understanding wherever Fu Zhen might have been inattentive.

After they left, Su Xinger said to Fu Zhen, "Aunt indeed has suffered quite a lot. If it weren’t for that villain Xu, things would have been so much better now. She might have even claimed the title of the first female general of Great Zhou.

"Fortunately, the heavens are not entirely blind, allowing Aunt to meet a wonderful mother like Mrs. Ning. Perhaps, as the saying goes, this is a fate cultivated from a previous life."

Who could say otherwise?

With Fu Zhen’s explosive temper, she could cross anyone, yet she never spoke harshly in front of Mrs. Ning.

Once everyone dispersed, it was already late afternoon.

When Fu Zhen returned to the mansion, Mrs. Ning was instructing Xie Yu in the courtyard, examining the accounts.

Fu Zhen watched for a few moments from the corridor, noticing the young girl’s earnest demeanor. She followed instructions closely, chatting excitedly when not noticing Fu Zhen, but fell silent at once upon seeing her.

Mrs. Ning glanced reproachfully over, prompting Fu Zhen to obediently return to her room.

After dinner, Fu Zhen sneaked into Mrs. Ning’s room again.

Mrs. Ning was removing her makeup, her dark hair falling to the ground, her beautiful goose-egg face reflected in the bronze mirror.

Fu Zhen went over to help with her hair: "Mother’s hair is so smooth."

Mrs. Ning looked at her through the mirror: "As smooth as it is, it doesn’t compare to yours, Zhen Er. Mother is already old."

"You’re not old at all, you look just like you’re in your early twenties."

Mrs. Ning only smiled without responding.

Fu Zhen then asked, "Mother, are you still concerned about my marriage?"

"Of course I am," Mrs. Ning sighed softly, "Even though I could support you for ten lifetimes, and Jia ge’er loves his sister, I ultimately wish for you to meet a soulmate, to have your own children, and to experience the happiness I feel having you all.

"You must know, if it weren’t for you and Jia ge’er being with me all these years, where would I find the strength to get through? I would have long perished along with the Fu family."

As she spoke, she removed her earrings and looked at Fu Zhen, "Why did you suddenly bring this up?"

Fu Zhen sat beside her, hesitantly saying, "General Pei may come to propose marriage in a few days."

"General Pei?" Mrs. Ning turned her body upon hearing this, "Are you talking about the General Pingxi who pacified Dayue and reclaimed the territories?"

"He is the one."

Mrs. Ning stared at her for a while, taking her hand, "How could General Pei propose to our family?"

"General Pei is no longer young, and his family is eager for him to marry quickly. Perhaps he felt I was suitable and thus had this notion," Fu Zhen observed her, "Mother, do you agree with this marriage?"

Mrs. Ning was silent for a long time, then sighed deeply, "If General Pei is sincere in seeking marriage, given the Pei family’s status and General Pei’s personal prowess, it is not for me to agree or disagree.

"But he is a great hero, and with our current family status, the difference between our families is indeed significant.

"Zhen Er, it’s said an inappropriate match should be avoided.

"Mother hopes for you to marry well, but the Pei family’s status is exceedingly splendid! This far exceeds the third branch of the Du family; we have learned from past experiences, and I worry this marriage might wrong you."

Fu Zhen felt warmth in her chest, and she held Mrs. Ning’s hand in return.

Mrs. Ning asked, "And you? What do you think?"

Fu Zhen replied softly, "I’ve heard that the Pei family is harmonious, so I’m not worried about being wronged. Moreover, although General Pei is stern, he is not unreasonable. Regardless of family background, he indeed is a decent man."

She understood the Pei family, and marrying Pei Zhan wouldn’t bring family conflicts into her expectations.

As for Pei Zhan himself, speaking only of character, he surpasses many in the world.

Mrs. Ning pondered silently for a while, then asked, "Then, are you and General Pei fond of each other?"

Fu Zhen considered before saying, "I currently believe that marriage need not be fixated on mutual fondness. Many who once mutually loved end up as resentful partners. Excessive affection often leads to deep entanglements that are hard to escape.

"While General Pei and I don’t come from mutual love, we do share a certain understanding."

Mrs. Ning contemplated for a long time, sighed, and said, "Having a mutual understanding is indeed rare."

She then embraced Fu Zhen, "Since you have made up your mind, follow your heart.

"I have been hoping for you to marry and build a family, to grow old together, to have a smooth and joyous life; I’ve been hoping for over ten years, and now, naturally, I still want the best for you.

"You don’t need to worry about me. I retract what I said earlier; I’m not yet old, I have plenty of energy to take care of myself and raise Jia ge’er."

"Mother!"

Fu Zhen rubbed her cheek against her clothes, "How can you be so good?"

Even if the marriage might not truly happen, hearing such heartfelt words at this moment, who would not be moved?

Mrs. Ning said, "Since you choose to marry, you should dedicate yourself to making the most of your life with your husband. Back then, your grandfather taught me as much, though what happened with your father and me ended in this way, not because he was wrong, but because of the ill conduct of the Fu family.

"Look at me, I took his words to heart, devotedly raising you and your brother and wasn’t I rewarded with such caring children like you two?

"Life is long and fraught with errors; with gain comes loss, and when you stumble, you get back up and continue walking."

Fu Zhen nodded, "Mother is right."

Even if the road ahead is muddy, who is to say the future isn’t paved with splendor?

In a way, Mrs. Ning’s experience is similar to that of Liang Ning.

By fate, they have become mother and daughter again, allowing Fu Zhen to not only cherish the emotional bonds left by the original soul but also resonate deeply with her mother, which was something the original Fu Zhen could never empathize with.

And now, with every timely display of compassion by Fu Zhen, how could it not bring comfort to Mrs. Ning as well?

After the maid sent Fu Zhen away, Mrs. Ning couldn’t help but sigh as she gazed towards the door.

Jin Zhu said, "What a wonderful result; after the broken engagement with the Du family, Miss has found such an impeccable family to marry into. To others, this is an exceptionally satisfying outcome."

"Family background or not, how can I care so much now?" Mrs. Ning sighed again, retracting her gaze, "Yet, it is somewhat regrettable; how splendid it would be if the match were pursued by someone who truly adores Zhen Er."

Jin Zhu advised, "Our Miss is naturally exceptional, and such perfection is rare in the world. As things are now, it is indeed very good."

Hearing this, Mrs. Ning nodded and said no more.

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