After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen-Chapter 215 - 212: You Want to Be My Matchmaker? (Seeking Monthly Votes)
Chapter 215: Chapter 212: You Want to Be My Matchmaker? (Seeking Monthly Votes)
Liang Zhi earlier speculated that the one targeting Zhang Shicheng would be Xu Yin.
Zhang Shicheng was beaten, and indeed, He Qunying would be the first to be suspected. By doing this, Xu Yin can intensify the conflict between the two. Although the Zhang Family enjoys the emperor’s favor, compared to the power of the He Family’s General Mansion, they are far from a match. For He Qunying to deal with a dandy like Zhang Damazi, it wouldn’t take much effort.
However, Xu Yin has so many people at his disposal, why would he use such a method as a beating with clubs?
With his disposition, such matters would be handled extremely secretively, so he would definitely use his own people and not the guards hired openly by the Xu family.
The four people seen in the alley that day were highly skilled; to beat Zhang Shicheng, fists and kicks would have sufficed. Why the need for clubs?
Those who use clubs are not professionals in shady dealings!
"They have already come over," Mrs. Zhang glanced at the distant figures of Yang Zhan and Pei Zhan stepping through the circular gate, "What I just mentioned, I hope sister will pay attention."
Fu Zhen gave a small smile: "I regret that I am powerless in this matter."
Mrs. Zhang’s expression changed: "What do you mean by that?"
Fu Zhen looked deeply at her: "Has the Princely Heir’s wife ever heard that even an honest official can’t judge family matters?"
Mrs. Zhang paused: "... ’Family matters’?"
Fu Zhen said: "Let me put it this way, it was not He Qunying who beat your brother."
Mrs. Zhang furrowed her brows: "How do you know?"
"He Qunying is the legitimate eldest son of the General’s Mansion, his martial skills are extraordinary, and he became a General through his ability.
"In the future, he is also expected to inherit the title of Great General. All the guards around him have undergone very strict training.
"Not to mention beating a Zhang Shicheng who indulges day and night in pleasure, even to beat a young general like Zhe Yu, they wouldn’t need to use clubs.
"What virtue or ability does Zhang Shicheng have to deserve them handling him in such a manner?"
Although the He Family and Liang Family are no longer as close, Liang Ning is still very aware of their affairs.
He Huan earned the status of Great General because he is not a muddled person, and he would surely cultivate the legitimate eldest son who is to inherit the family business with care.
She does not deny that He Qunying might indeed beat Zhang Shicheng. This vile man, although not as atrocious in wife-killing means as Xu Yin or as insidious as Xu Yin in schemes, is equally malevolent at heart. Beating Zhang Shicheng would not concern him, especially since he has already done so in public.
But just like Xu Yin wouldn’t act in such a crude manner, neither would He Qunying! Having beaten him, would he still need to concoct such a deceptive guise?
"Then who could it be?!
Mrs. Zhang blurted out.
Fu Zhen said: "The Princely Heir’s wife might as well consider, in our current situation, who would desire the conflict between Zhang Shicheng and He Qunying to be further inflamed? Just based on how impetuous He Qunying is, who would most want the Zhang Family to provoke him?
"And according to the current trends, having convinced yourselves that He Qunying is the assailant, would you not do everything to gain your vengeance?
"When you provoke He Qunying, although he has never acted against you, you persist in pestering him. Is it not highly likely he will lash out at you?
"Wouldn’t your Zhang Family then directly become cannon fodder?"
Mrs. Zhang grasped her hands tightly, her eyes wide with disbelief!
"If I remember correctly, the Princely Heir’s wife mentioned earlier that in helping me smooth over the matter of Yongping being beaten, the Princess also had some complaints about you.
"This seems to indicate the existence of conflicts between you and your in-laws.
"I believe the person who targeted your brother is already revealing himself clearly," Fu Zhen said as she stood up, "This is as far as I can assist the Princely Heir’s wife. If General Zhang wishes to be reinstated, it doesn’t depend on me, nor General Pei, but on the methods of the Princely Heir’s wife."
After speaking, she brushed her skirt and stepped away from the spot.
The descendants of the Zhang Family may be incompetent, but with Mr. Zhang’s standing before the emperor, no one would dare lightly make a move against Zhang Shicheng.
Now, who would most like to see Zhang Shicheng and He Qunying at odds with each other? Xu Yin is one, but isn’t Princess Rong even more suspect?
Princess Rong had long been displeased with them. Zhang Shicheng altering the replacement generals’ roster is a fact, their scheme against Zhe Yu’s position is a fact, and now with Zhe Yu’s life or death uncertain, yet all Princess Rong did against the Zhang family was blame Zhang Shicheng on the day of the incident, with no subsequent actions. Is this normal?
The Zhang Family really latched onto He Qunying!
Mrs. Zhang wanted to manipulate Fu Zhen, to have her plead for Zhang Shicheng’s transfer in front of Pei Zhan. Never mind Mrs. Zhang’s attitude when seeking help is questionable, but if Zhang Shicheng were truly transferred under Pei Zhan, then Pei Zhan would have to be tied to her, Mrs. Zhang, and the Zhang Family.
She certainly had a nice scheme!
A few words and she wanted to use Fu Zhen to solve Zhang Shicheng’s official position, and then use Fu Zhen to draw in Pei Zhan and even the Pei family. She really overestimated Fu Zhen!
Mrs. Zhang thought her status as the fake wife of General Pingxi would be of significant importance in General Pingxi’s heart?
Ridiculous!
Mrs. Zhang stood there unmoving for a long time.
It turns out she had been blinded by the recent rift between Zhang Shicheng and He Qunying, wholeheartedly believing it was He Qunying’s retaliation in secret, not realizing a third party might be involved!
"Someone! Investigate the movements of the Princess on the night my uncle was attacked!"
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Yang Zhan accompanied Pei Zhan into the garden, exchanging desultory talk along the way.
Pei Zhan’s gaze was only searching ahead for that familiar figure, paying little heed to Yang Zhan’s chatter. After all, he was here today merely as a companion.
But that annoying Mrs. Zhang, she actually wanted to take Fu Zhen away alone, preventing him from being with her—husbands and wives should be inseparable, how could they be apart!
"Ming Zhi is so fortunate to have married such a young and beautiful wife, even I can’t help recalling my own youth!"
Yang Zhan, watching Fu Zhen’s figure stroll along the lakeside in the distance, started a conversation between men.
Hearing this, Pei Zhan found him more annoying than Mrs. Zhang!
What does youth or beauty matter to him?
With no exercise, he’s all fat!
Like a toad!
"Previously, you seemed like a virtuous man, never discussing marriage. Only today did I realize that even from ancient times heroes have admired beauties!"
Yang Zhan said, laughing heartily again.
Pei Zhan, expressionless, replied: "I heard there are countless beauties around the Princely Heir, why does it seem like you only understood this today?"
Yang Zhan chuckled: "You are still young; as time goes on you’ll understand. Beauties in this world, each have their own merits, naturally, the more the merrier!"
Saying this, he cast a sidelong glance, "What do you think of the lady ahead?"
But Pei Zhan turned to look at him: "I just got married, and the Princely Heir is already trying to matchmake for me?"
Yang Zhan smiled again: "You’ve been fighting outside for years, you should also savor the splendor of the capital.
"Before you were unmarried, it was not right to ruin you. But now you have a legitimate wife, having a couple of people to serve you is also fitting.
"I heard your young wife is weak, this beauty newly sent from Jiangnan to the capital is very understanding and sensible, you can take her back to serve you and also ease your wife’s worries."
With that, he waved, signaling for the distant lady to come over: "Come and meet General Pei properly!"
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