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

The sudden turn of events stunned everyone.

Is this person an idiot?

He actually rushed up to shield Chu Xunzhen from the whip?

"Your Highness... Your Highness."

Li Yi was so frightened that he took a step back, and the punitive whip in his hand fell to the ground.

This is the Ninth Prince of the current dynasty.

Normally, they could secretly look down on him and laugh at him, but hitting the Ninth Prince was a crime.

The Lady of the Marquis of Ping'an's residence struck the Ninth Prince, which is disrespectful to a member of the royal family and to His Majesty.

After all, if she was wary enough, she would have to consider whether or not to fight even a dog of the royal family.

"Sister, are you alright?"

Nangong Yue's voice carried a hint of lingering fear.

At this moment, his light blue robe was torn, revealing a bloody whip mark winding down his smooth back. Drops of blood dripped down his clothes and spread on the ground.

He seemed oblivious to the slightest pain; his pale, handsome face and his worried eyes reflected only her—Chu Xunzhen.

He hasn't left yet?

Chu Xunzhen thought that he had left and returned to the palace.

Unexpectedly, he didn't leave. Instead, he stood before her in this manner.

"How dare you! You actually dared to beat His Highness the Ninth Prince in public. I will definitely tell His Majesty that the Lady of the Marquis of Ping'an's mansion is truly capable."

Ankang Gonggong's voice was like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

His angry voice made Li Yi tremble.

Seeing Eunuch Ankang's face turn a deep shade of liver with rage, everyone in the Marquis's mansion was terrified and at a loss for what to do.

"This humble woman pays her respects to Your Highness. I was just requesting family discipline for my eldest daughter and had no intention of harming Your Highness. Please investigate thoroughly, Your Highness."

Li Yi was inwardly alarmed, but the poise of the Marquis's mistress kept him from changing his expression.

She knelt on the ground, kowtowing and begging for forgiveness from the Ninth Prince.

She is indeed the wife of a marquis, but the marquis's mansion is no longer the powerful mansion it once was. In this generation, the Ping'an Marquis's mansion is only known for its integrity.

If he cannot achieve great merit, then the position of heir apparent will likely end with Chu Mingyuan.

Nangong Yue didn't even glance at Li Yi; her bright eyes reflected only Chu Xunzhen.

He gently helped Chu Xunzhen up.

Feeling the warmth from his palm, Chu Xunzhen stared at the man before her, unable to recover for a long time.

"Sister, are you alright?"

Like a child who has not yet reached adulthood, she slowly expressed her worries, her voice carrying a hint of childishness.

"Your Highness, I'm fine. But you, you must be in a lot of pain?"

Is he a fool?

He actually ran out to shield her from the whip?

What merit or ability does she possess to deserve his sincere heart?

For the first time, she felt this kind of care and protection.

"Sister, I brought the imperial physician. You were injured today, let the physician take a look at you." Nangong Yue looked at Chu Xunzhen, her eyes revealing a docile expression waiting for praise.

Chu Xun paused, and as if possessed, smoothed his long black hair.

Everyone was stunned.

That's the Ninth Prince of the current dynasty! Chu Xunzhen's manner of petting a cat or dog—is she trying to kill the Marquis's mansion?

"Chu Xunzhen, why don't you kneel down and thank His Highness?"

Li Yi roared angrily, his face turning pale with rage.

Does this rebellious daughter even know what she's doing?

Even if Nangong Yue is mentally challenged and enjoys being touched like this, Eunuch Ankang is the emperor's eyes and ears. What does this do to the Marquis's mansion?

After all, it was utterly outrageous for a prince to be touched like that by a noblewoman from a marquis's household.

"You're not allowed to be mean to your sister." Nangong Yue snorted coldly, glancing at Li Yi with displeasure.

If this woman weren't his sister's mother, he would have had her dragged away long ago.

Li Yi's face turned pale and then red, and he could only nod dejectedly, replying, "Yes, Your Highness."

"Your Highness, you still have injuries on your back. Why don't you let the imperial physician take a look at you first?"

Chu Wanrou spoke.

Her voice was gentle and soft, and her tone was filled with deep worry.

When Chu Zhanpeng arrived, he happened to hear this sentence and couldn't help but look at Chu Wanrou with satisfaction.

As expected of his beloved daughter, her little mind is so clever.

Recalling the message he had just received, he stared coldly at Li Yi.

How could this woman be so stupid?

Why does she have to come looking for trouble when the Ninth Prince is in a good mood and paying attention to her? Isn't that just asking for trouble?

Li Yi lowered his head.

Since giving birth to Chu Xunzhen, this jinx, the Marquis has lost all his former tenderness and affection for her, replaced by utter disgust, disdain, and apprehension.

"No, let my sister see first. My injury isn't serious."

Upon hearing the Ninth Prince's words, Eunuch Ankang's face showed a look of heartache. However, since his master had already spoken, he could only signal the imperial physician not to stand there and to hurry forward.

"Chunxi, aren't you going to help your master inside so the imperial physician can treat him?"

"Yes."

Chunxi was so happy that she cried.

Great.

Who exactly said that the Ninth Prince was foolish and stupid? Judging from today's observation, he is extremely kind to the young lady.

For this reason alone, Chunxi would pray for him day and night.

"Sister, let me help you."

Chu Wanrou stepped in front of Chunxi, walked to Chu Xunzhen's side, and reached out to help her up.

Chunxi blushed, her cheeks puffing up with anger.

What exactly is the second daughter pretending to be?

Chu Xunzhen looked at Chu Wanrou, who was supporting his arm, his eyes flashed, and a strange smile appeared on his lips.

She actually dared to help her just to appear well-behaved in front of everyone?

interesting.

Those who knew her identity didn't even dare to approach her.

She even came over and touched her sleeves and wrists; it was getting more and more interesting.

"Chunxi, there's no need to come over. Rou'er knows she shouldn't have taken my engagement, and she feels guilty. If I don't let her do something, she, as my adopted daughter, will feel embarrassed to stay in the Marquis's mansion."

As soon as Chu Xunzhen finished speaking, Li Yi, who was kneeling on the ground, his chest heaving with anger, couldn't help but speak up.

"Chu Xunzhen, if it weren't for you, Granny Zhou wouldn't have been possessed. You should thank your lucky sister, Rou'er. Now you should apologize to Rou'er."

Upon hearing this, Chu Zhanpeng glanced at Chu Wanrou, his eyes filled with pride.

Looking into Chu Xunzhen's eyes, he seemed to be looking at some kind of ferocious beast, filled with fear and disgust.

"Lady Hou, you're quite the big shot. Do you think I'm out of my mind because I hit my head when I was a child? Sister Chu is my person. If you yell at her again, I'll have to tell Father Emperor."

The Ninth Prince's tone was somewhat childish, but no one present dared to laugh.

Chu Zhanpeng's expression changed, and he cautiously said, "Your Highness, please calm down. You are extremely noble, a prince of the dragon, and you must not be upset by this matter. My daughter has been disobedient, and I will certainly rectify the situation in the inner quarters. Please do not let this trouble you."

"Does Your Highness think I have no say in this matter? Just now, I don't know if the Lady of the Marquis was striking the eldest daughter or if she was deliberately trying to harm me? I will have Eunuch Ankang report this truthfully to the Emperor."

As soon as the Ninth Prince finished speaking, cold sweat broke out on Chu Zhanpeng's forehead.

Why was he so focused on standing up for Rou'er that he forgot that the bitch hit the Ninth Prince?

Now, even if His Majesty dislikes the Ninth Prince, how could the Marquis's mansion possibly remain unscathed after beating a member of the royal family?

Chu Zhanpeng's expression shifted, then he suddenly put on a smiling face and said, "It is my daughter's honor that Your Highness is concerned about her. However, you are the ruler, and we are your subjects. There is absolutely no reason for your daughter to be treated first. I beg Your Highness to treat her first, and my daughter will follow closely behind. What does Your Highness think?"