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

Chu Xunzhen frowned.

I have no idea what Chu Mingyuan is up to.

"Chu Mingyuan, Rou'er is in the Peony Garden. I am Chu Xunzhen."

Chu Xunzhen was speechless.

This guy doesn't look like he's mentally unstable.

"Your brother is looking for you, not Chu Wanrou. It's your brother who has wronged you. You can scold me, you can hit me, I'm willing to take it all."

Chu Mingyuan looked at his own sister, whose face was bloodshot and whose eyes were red.

Xunzhen has not yet married Gu Changfeng, nor has she left the Marquis's mansion.

That's great, he can make up for it now.

"Young Master, would you like this old servant to find a physician from the household to examine your head?" Granny Hua asked.

The young master's statement suggests either he's plotting something malicious, or he's genuinely out of his mind.

Chu Xunzhen struggled, and Chu Mingyuan finally came to his senses and released Chu Xunzhen's hand.

"I'm sorry, Zhenzhen. I was too excited just now, that's why I grabbed you. Does it still hurt?"

Chu Mingyuan's voice was gentle, and his gaze towards Chu Xunzhen was like that of a lost treasure that had been found again.

Chu Xunzhen looked at Chu Mingyuan as if she had seen a ghost, and turned to leave. But to her surprise, Chu Mingyuan blocked her way and said, "Zhenzhen, your brother has done many wrong things in the past. Your brother will definitely treat you well in the future. Can you forgive your brother?"

Chu Xunzhen chuckled.

"If it's because of your face, you don't need to beg me. Your face is beyond saving. You don't need to say these things to Chu Wanrou, lest you waste my time and energy."

Chu Mingyuan suddenly spoke up: "No, it's not because of my face. I'm sorry, Zhenzhen. I'm entirely to blame for what happened. Zhenzhen, from today onwards, your older brother will make it up to you. Will you call me older brother again?"

Chu Xunzhen raised an eyebrow.

What on earth is this guy doing?

This humble appearance is nothing like the Chu Mingyuan who almost killed Chu Wanrou several times before.

"Zhenzhen, don't worry, your brother will never let you marry Gu Changfeng again in this life. As for that Ninth Prince, yes, he seems alright. Although he's mentally challenged, he's at least a sincere person. But he'll die young. His madness will ruin him. Zhenzhen, why don't you choose another husband? That Ninth Prince is indeed sincere towards you, but your brother doesn't want you to live a life of widowhood."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen's pupils contracted.

She finally understood why Chu Mingyuan was behaving so strangely.

He actually regained his memories from his past life?

No wonder.

In her past life, her beloved older brother was incredibly pitiful, having given everything to Chu Wanrou.

As a result, Chu Wanrou absorbed all his luck.

He was plagued by bad luck; all sorts of accidents would happen when he ate or drank, let alone when he went out.

Less than a month later, he died a violent death on the spot.

"Chu Mingyuan, my affairs are none of your business," Chu Xunzhen said coldly.

"Okay, big brother doesn't care, Zhenzhen, don't be angry."

Chu Mingyuan's tone became increasingly gentle, as if Chu Xun was truly the apple of his eye.

Chu Xunzhen suddenly found it somewhat amusing.

In her past life, she longed for Chu Mingyuan to treat her even a little better, but it was ultimately just wishful thinking on her part.

When news of her death arrived, Chu Mingyuan merely chuckled and continued listening to music with Chu Wanrou.

He even told the person who reported it with great annoyance, "Why are you reporting such a trivial matter to me? Just handle it yourself."

In the end, her body was left to rot in the wilderness, and after death, she became a spirit, watching Chu Mingyuan's misfortunes worsen.

She saw that Chu Mingyuan said something to Chu Wanrou before he died, but she couldn't hear their conversation at the time.

All she knew was that when Chu Mingyuan died, he was so thin he was practically skin and bones, with a bitter smile and regret on his face.

Chu Xunzhen led Granny Hua toward the Chrysanthemum Courtyard.

Chu Mingyuan followed them closely, neither too close nor too far.

Before even reaching the Chrysanthemum Garden, Chu Xunzhen could see from afar that Chu Mingli stood in front of the garden gate with his arms crossed, radiating a chilling aura.

"Chu Xunzhen, you're finally back. Come with me!" Chu Mingli said, grabbing Chu Xunzhen's wrist to prevent her from struggling.

Chu Xunzhen's expression changed, and he roared, "Let go! You bastard! Where are you taking me?"

Chu Mingli scoffed, "You'll find out in a moment."

Granny Hua raised her hand, and just as she was about to cast a spell, Chu Xunzhen shook her head without making a sound. Only then did Granny Hua withdraw her hand.

Chu Mingli led Chu Xunzhen to the Peony Garden.

As soon as Chu Xunzhen entered the Peony Garden, he heard Chu Wanrou crying.

"Rou'er just committed suicide, all because of you, Chu Xunzhen!"

As he spoke, Chu Mingli placed his hands on Chu Xunzhen's shoulders, about to pin her to the ground.

"Chu Mingli, I am the Princess of Huai Ren County. How dare you disrespect me?"

As soon as Chu Xunzhen finished speaking, Chu Mingli let out a cold laugh.

"County Princess? She won't be for long."

As soon as Chu Mingli finished speaking, six ragged men emerged from the shadows and surrounded Chu Xunzhen.

"Don't think that just because you've become a county princess, your father will favor you. I'd like to see if the emperor will still let you remain in this position if your health deteriorates."

Six dirty, disheveled men looked at Chu Xunzhen excitedly, rubbing their hands together.

They slowly walked towards Chu Xunzhen, approaching him as if they were hunters spotting their prey.

"Second Young Master, this is the Marquis's residence. How could you bring out the man the Second Young Miss was secretly meeting?" Granny Hua shouted.

"Shut up! You old hag! These are villains I hired, they have nothing to do with Rou'er. Why should Rou'er suffer like that? And she can stand there unscathed, watching Rou'er make a fool of herself. Today, I, Chu Mingli, will make her suffer ten thousand times more than Rou'er."

As soon as Chu Mingli finished speaking, six ragged men rushed towards Chu Xunzhen.

There are too many people.

It seems that we have no choice but to use the mother Gu.

Just as she was about to use the mother Gu, a long knife slashed past from behind.

The next instant, blood stained the ground, and three hands fell neatly to the ground.

"Ah!" the beggars cried out in alarm, clutching their bleeding severed hands and screaming in pain.

"Anyone who dares to touch my sister will die!"

Chu Mingyuan stepped forward, his scars making him appear both ferocious and terrifying.

Upon seeing his ghostly appearance, the beggars screamed in terror, "A ghost!"

They immediately disappeared in a flash.

The pungent smell of blood filled the air, and Chu Mingyuan looked at Chu Xunzhen with concern, asking, "Zhenzhen, are you alright? Your brother is late."

Standing not far away, Chu Mingli, who was about to enjoy watching Chu Xunzhen being humiliated by another man, suddenly rushed over and roared, "Brother, how did you ruin my plans? That's someone I paid money to hire! Do you know how scared Rou'er was? Chu Xunzhen drove her to suicide. That bitch Chu Xunzhen, what right does she have to live in this world unscathed?"

"Is she dead or not?" Chu Mingyuan suddenly asked coldly.