After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen-Chapter 501 - 340: Guess Who I Brought Back? (Vote for Monthly Ticket)_2

Chapter 501: Chapter 340: Guess Who I Brought Back? (Vote for Monthly Ticket)_2
Fu Zhen gazed at the chrysanthemums in the courtyard, remaining silent.
Mrs. Feng sighed, "If you are truly unwilling to accept this marriage, I won’t force you. But you must at least speak the truth to me. Your ambiguous attitude leaves me uneasy. If you decide not to agree, there’s no need to send Zhan Er to the ancestral hall for prayers."
Fu Zhen sat down on the railing, her smile faded away: "We haven’t reached the point of pledging ourselves to life and death."
"Naturally," Mrs. Feng also sat down, "How long have you known him? How could it be possible to vow life and death?"
"That’s why when you all asked me to say I was thoroughly committed to him, how could I say such deceitful words?" Fu Zhen looked at her, "That night he mentioned a separation, and I also asked myself if we could avoid reaching that step.
"Unfortunately, I hadn’t found the answer yet, and he was adamant about proceeding, so I had no reason to refuse."
"What about now?"
"Now it’s different," Fu Zhen tilted her head back slightly and laughed, "My thoughts have changed. I find him rather endearing now. Spending a lifetime with him seems like a good idea, so I chose to let things unfold naturally."
Mrs. Feng laughed, "Now I’m relieved."
She patted Fu Zhen’s hand, "A lasting love, built like a gentle flowing stream, is more enduring and precious than a momentary spark.
"Truthfully, I would prefer you to be more prudent. No matter how good the other person is, you must weigh if they’re suitable for you. Otherwise, both will suffer.
"When you were with Xu Yin, it was mostly you making sacrifices. At most, he just accompanied you. If we’re honest, you didn’t go through much together, and you never knew how you weighed in his mind.
"When changes occurred later, it was like being caught in a storm, unprepared.
"Now, though you’ve had some twists and turns with Zhan Er, it has led to careful consideration, which will aid your future relationship.
"In short, now that you have these thoughts, it’s for the best."
Fu Zhen smiled faintly, "I’ve also thought about my two sisters-in-law and brothers, who didn’t experience love at first sight; their feelings developed post-marriage, so it’s unwise to be too hasty in making conclusions."
"Certainly. You have been a smart child since your youth." Mrs. Feng stroked her hair, speaking with gratification, "Actually, neither your second sister-in-law nor I are so old-fashioned. As long as you’re happy, we won’t mind anything else. If your brother knew in the heavens, he’d be pleased too."
Hearing this, Fu Zhen felt a wave of sentiment, "Back then, in the Buddha hall, aside from myself, there were portraits of my eldest and second brothers. I still feel that my survival must have been due to their spirits protecting me.
"Sister-in-law, let’s pretend to outsiders that we are mother and daughter. Allow me to be your goddaughter, to call you godmother, and the eldest brother as godfather."
Mrs. Feng took a deep breath, "There’s no rush. Let me discuss this with your second sister-in-law and Mrs. Ning when we meet. You are Mrs. Ning’s child, important matters must respect her first opinion. She has been kind to you."
Fu Zhen nodded, "I understand."
Mrs. Feng stroked her hair again, smiling, "Enough with these sentimental words. I have something to say."
Fu Zhen earnestly asked, "What is it? Please tell me."
Mrs. Feng’s expression gradually turned serious, "You mentioned earlier about the disappearance of the Crown Prince during the incident in Huzhou."
Fu Zhen followed suit with a serious expression, "Yes, what about it?"
"I’ve thought about some things." Mrs. Feng released her hand, clutching her handkerchief as she looked at the ground in front, "But then I only heard a word, unsure of its accuracy."
"What things?"
Mrs. Feng raised her profound eyes, "As the main Zhou Army moved through battles, our families stayed close to the emperor at every camping. Our quarters were always adjacent.
"So it was in Huzhou as well.
"On that disastrous night, the enemy came fiercely, catching us off guard. The city’s walls were nearly breached.
"I remember clearly, it was just before the city was breached that the Crown Prince led his guards to charge out.
"At that time, the emperor had already planned an ambush with the generals, forming an opening in the defense below the city wall, hoping to lure the enemy in.
"This strategy indeed succeeded. The enemy chief entered, was immediately surrounded by the Zhou Army, and we turned defeat into victory, while they were annihilated.
"But afterward, news came of the Crown Prince’s disappearance.
"On that very morning, the guard from your elder brother’s side was sent to find us, casually mentioning that the Crown Prince went straight towards the base of the city wall, entering through that opening."