Demoting my wife to a concubine? After being reborn, I turned around and married into the imperial f

The clear, cool liquor reflected Chu Wanrou's gentle face.

All eyes were on Chu Xunzhen, as if Chu Xunzhen would be committing a heinous crime if she did not accept this cup of wine.

"Sister, you don't think I poisoned her, do you?" Chu Wanrou's eyes reddened, and she immediately picked up her wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and cried out, "I really didn't poison her, I just want to get along with you peacefully, sister."

Chu Xunzhen watched Chu Wanrou drink the wine without changing his expression.

Seeing that he remained unmoved, Chu Mingxuan's expression turned cold. He immediately stepped forward, picked up a wine cup, and placed it heavily in front of Chu Xunzhen.

"Chu Xunzhen, drink this wine right now."

Chu Mingli gave a mocking look and straightened the wrinkles on his red and white floral shirt.

Only then did he step forward, gently wiping away Chu Wanrou's tears with a handkerchief, and coldly said to Chu Xunzhen.

"In this life, let alone siblings, even husbands and wives sometimes quarrel. If you keep holding onto this, how will you live your life in the future? You should know that a prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold. Rou'er has already apologized to you, what more do you want?"

Chu Wanrou tugged at Chu Mingli's sleeve, her eyes red-rimmed, and shook her head slightly, saying weakly, "I know, my sister hates me for taking her place. Today I will kneel down before her, kowtow, and apologize. I just want my sister to forgive me."

As she spoke, Chu Wanrou knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Rou'er, what are you doing?"

Seeing his beloved daughter like this, Li Yi finally couldn't sit still any longer.

She immediately helped Chu Wanrou up and glared coldly at Chu Xunzhen.

"You unfilial daughter, why don't you drink the sobering wine Rou'er gave you? She's already begged for your forgiveness so humbly, how can you still be so petty?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen seemed to have thought of something and chuckled softly.

"Mother is right. One should not be petty. I hope that one day when Mother knows the truth, she will also advise herself not to be petty."

Li Yi's eyes showed a look of confusion.

Chu Zhanpeng's expression changed drastically, and his heart pounded wildly.

Could it be that this rebellious girl knows about Rou'er's background?

impossible.

Chu Zhanpeng immediately spoke up, saying, "What nonsense are you spouting, you unfilial daughter! Today your sister kneels down to apologize to you, and you are so arrogant. How can you be worthy of being the legitimate daughter of my Marquis's mansion?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen raised an eyebrow.

Although she was a county princess and could run her own mansion, she had no intention of giving up her betrothal gifts to Chu Wanrou.

It seems it's time to have a talk with Lord Chu.

Chu Zhanpeng felt irritated. Looking at Chu Xunzhen's forced smile, he felt something was amiss.

Chu Xunzhen asked in confusion, "Father is right. So what Father means is?"

"What I mean is that today is your grandfather's birthday. As the younger generation, we should be harmonious and enjoy ourselves with the guests." After saying this, Chu Zhanpeng breathed a sigh of relief and then said to Chu Wanrou, "Your sister can't hold her liquor, so she shouldn't offer toasts. If she wants to apologize, she can do so privately. Your little squabbles shouldn't waste the time of our distinguished guests."

"Haha, Your Excellency flatters me. The second young lady is innocent and romantic, with a pure and kind nature. The eldest young lady is a county princess at such a young age, calm, composed, graceful, and exceptionally intelligent. We are truly envious."

"Who says otherwise? Your Highness is truly blessed. I heard that the Third Prince has asked His Majesty for the hand of the eldest daughter as his concubine."

"The imperial decree has been issued. The Second Miss will be the Lady of the Marquis from now on. Lord Ping'an, your future is very promising."

......

After a few words, Chu Zhanpeng was so flattered by everyone that he was almost disoriented.

He laughed heartily, and his gaze towards Li Yi became much more pleasing.

Although Chu Xunzhen had returned from the countryside and been raised by merchants, which made him the laughingstock of his colleagues for a long time, and his reputation as a jinx even led to him being ostracized by many people.

But ever since Chu Xunzhen obtained the title of county princess, he has been congratulated by people everywhere.

Chu Wanrou wore a smile on her face, but inside she was so angry she was about to vomit blood.

She gave Chu Mingli a look.

Chu Mingli immediately put on a sour face, picked up two cups of tea, and walked up to Chu Xunzhen.

"Sister Xunzhen, Father is right. Drink this cup of tea, and from now on we will be good siblings, with no grudges left unresolved."

Looking at the crystal-clear tea being served to her, Chu Xunzhen smiled slightly.

"OK!"

She picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

The mother Gu within her body immediately became agitated, following her meridians and penetrating deep into her body, swallowing the uninvited guest that had come from the tea in one gulp.

Chu Mingxuan also came over.

His expression showed a hint of impatience.

Perhaps his expression was too obvious, because he was glared at by Chu Mingli.

"Sister Xunzhen, this is tea that your third brother is offering as an apology. He's clumsy with words and doesn't know how to speak properly. Please forgive him."

Chu Mingli took the tea from Chu Mingxuan's hand and handed it to him.

A few grass-green tea leaves even floated on the clear tea.

Chu Xunzhen lowered her eyes, then suddenly looked up, her gaze deep as she looked at Chu Mingli, and said softly, "Brother Mingli, have I ever wronged you?"

Chu Mingli's heart skipped a beat. His first instinct was that Chu Xunzhen had discovered what they had been planning.

But with her proud temper, if she had discovered this, she would have already caused a huge uproar. How could she be so calm?

Therefore, it must be his imagination.

"Of course not," Chu Mingli said nonchalantly, casually placing the teacup in Chu Xunzhen's hand.

The thick calluses on Chu Xunzhen's hands suddenly stung Chu Mingli's hands.

He was a little dazed.

"Alright. Is this tea for Third Brother to apologize?" Chu Xunzhen held the hot tea, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and suddenly looked at Chu Mingxuan.

"That's good," Chu Mingxuan said immediately. "Drink it while it's hot."

Chu Xunzhen stroked the teacup, and Chu Mingli felt increasingly uneasy. But then, Chu Xunzhen drank it all in one gulp.

The mother Gu within her body stirred again, swallowing the newly entered "little shrimp" in one gulp, seemingly still wanting more.

"Brother, is there any tea for me?" Chu Xunzhen suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this, Chu Mingyuan paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course."

Chu Xunzhen felt a deep sense of desolation, like a parched desert, as she looked at her own brothers.

A flash of pain crossed her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

Chu Mingli frowned. Had he misread it?

It seemed like he could see that Chu Xun was in great pain?

You must have misread it.

Chu Mingyuan did not offer Chu Xunzhen tea or wine, but instead had a glass of juice prepared.

This juice is made by mashing mangoes; it's sweet and sour, and a favorite of noble ladies in the capital.

But Chu Xunzhen was the only one who didn't like mango juice; he preferred orange juice.

"Drink it. From today onwards, we are family. You and Rou'er should get along well."

The mango juice entered my mouth, sweet and sour and thick, and the worms inside my body cheered again, devouring the delicious treat that had just entered my stomach.

Chu Xunzhen said to Granny Hua beside her, "Granny, go to my courtyard and find my collection. I want to thank all my brothers and Sister Rou'er."

Granny Hua nodded and left.

She had only been gone a short while when Chu Xunzhen, somewhat dazed, turned to Chu Wanrou beside her and said, "Sister Rou'er, where is your future husband, the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness, today?"

Hearing this, Chu Wanrou chuckled inwardly, walked closer to Chu Xunzhen, took her arm tightly, and said softly, "You'll see her soon. Sister, shall I take you out for some fresh air? I have a surprise for you."