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

"Young Master Chu, please."

Chu Xunzhen spoke, then suddenly turned around.

Seeing that the seamstress was still waiting, Chu Mingyuan could only turn around and leave.

He had just stepped out of the Chrysanthemum Courtyard when he saw Chu Wanrou holding Li Yi's arm as they walked towards the courtyard.

Chu Wanrou's pale face brightened the moment she came into contact with Chu Mingyuan.

"Big brother?" she exclaimed in surprise.

Chu Mingyuan's expression turned cold and stern, unlike his usual gentle demeanor.

Chu Wanrou's face turned pale, her body stiffened, and she felt extremely embarrassed.

Li Yi then grasped Chu Mingyuan's hand and said, "Yuan'er, when we went to your courtyard just now, the servant told us that you had come here. Your mother has some good news to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Mingyuan gave a wry smile.

He asked patiently, "Mother, what good news is there?"

"Rou'er just told her mother that Pei Changqing has returned to Tianzong, and she has been promoted to an inner disciple of Tianzong. Rou'er begged her master, and her master has agreed to come to the Marquis's residence to treat you."

What?

Chu Mingyuan looked at Chu Wanrou in disbelief.

Chu Wanrou was willing to call her master to treat him; perhaps she is still the kind-hearted person she always was.

But she had previously absorbed the luck and even attacked her second and third brothers.

For a moment, Chu Mingyuan was in a state of utter confusion.

"Thank you, Rou'er."

Chu Mingyuan's voice was somewhat stiff.

Chu Wanrou shook her head, grasped Chu Mingyuan's sleeves with both hands, and said softly, "Brother, there's no need for such formality. As long as you forgive me, I'll do anything."

Chu Mingyuan's expression was complicated.

After all, she was his beloved younger sister for so many years, yet she caused him such a terrible tragedy.

"Mother, is my sister trying on her wedding dress? I want to see." Chu Wanrou noticed the commotion in the Chrysanthemum Courtyard and asked curiously.

Li Yi was also somewhat curious.

So the two of them went into the Chrysanthemum Garden together.

Chu Xunzhen had just changed into her first wedding dress and walked out of the side room.

The next instant, the seamstress's eyes gleamed.

The bright red wedding dress shimmered in the sunlight. The gold thread embroidered on it sparkled.

A pair of black geese nestled together were embroidered on the lower right side of the wedding dress.

Chu Xunzhen was already beautiful and elegant, and when she put on her wedding dress, she seemed to glow.

Chu Wanrou paused, and Li Yi was stunned for a long time.

Chu Mingyuan was stunned. The box in his hand fell to the ground, and several South China Sea pearls rolled out of the box.

One of the South China Sea pearls rolled right to Chu Xunzhen's feet. For a moment, no one could tell whether Chu Xunzhen, who looked as if she were draped in a golden veil, or the South China Sea pearl that shimmered with seven colors, was more beautiful.

"Great! Absolutely gorgeous. Next set."

The seamstress looked at Chu Xunzhen, her eyes shining.

Such a stunning beauty deserves her exquisite wedding dress.

Chu Xunzhen ignored the crowd and returned to her room to change into another outfit.

Chu Mingyuan smiled bitterly, walked to the spot where she had been standing, and picked up the South China Sea Pearl from the ground.

"Yuan'er, what are you doing here with the South China Sea Pearl? Are you perhaps planning to give it to Chu Xunzhen?"

Li Yi couldn't believe it and asked in surprise.

"Zhenzhen didn't want it." Chu Mingyuan's voice was dejected.

The seamstress was shocked.

Chu Xunzhen actually refused such a treasure worth over ten thousand gold pieces; she truly deserves to be the woman her master has his eye on.

"Yuan'er, Chu Xunzhen has no shortage of money. How about I keep these South China Sea pearls for you?"

"Mother, remember to add these South China Sea pearls to Zhenzhen's dowry," Chu Mingyuan said solemnly to Li Yi.

Li Yi glanced at the pearls of the South China Sea with satisfaction and smiled, "Don't worry, Mother knows what to do."

Chu Wanrou said to Chu Mingyuan, "Brother, I was ignorant before and hurt your feelings, but I understand now."

"Good that you understand."

Chu Mingyuan limped away, taking one slow, deliberate step after another.

He, now a monster-like figure, has no desire to be seen by outsiders here.

When Chu Xunzhen walked out wearing her second wedding dress, everyone's eyes widened in surprise.

The difference between this wedding dress and the one from before is that it features tassels.

The bright red wedding dress was embroidered with soaring lovebirds, and adorned with bright yellow tassels. Unlike the previous wedding dress, this one also featured a bright red shawl. The shawl was decorated with yellow tassels, and as she walked, she exuded a dignified and elegant air, yet also a lively and graceful grace.

Even though Chu Xunzhen has not yet married the Ninth Prince, once she puts on this wedding dress, she will be the dignified Ninth Prince's consort.

"Good, good, good! You are truly stunning. Please try on the third wedding dress."

Chu Xunzhen felt a little embarrassed by the expectant gaze of the seamstress, but she still instructed Chunxi to take the wedding dress and go inside to change.

Chu Wanrou stood outside the Chrysanthemum Courtyard, looking at the wedding dress brought by the seamstress, a hint of jealousy flashing in the depths of her eyes.

"If I am not mistaken, these three wedding dresses are the most prized possessions of the Treasure Pavilion." With that, Li Yi walked into the Chrysanthemum Courtyard.

The seamstress smiled upon hearing this: "Madam has a good eye. These three wedding dresses are treasures from my Treasure Pavilion."

Li Yi's mind stirred, and she said, "I wonder if I could let my Rou'er try it on as well? I want to order one for Rou'er. The two sisters are getting married on the same day, and if they can wear the Treasure Pavilion's prized wedding dress at the same time, it will surely be a beautiful story."

Upon hearing this, the seamstress covered her mouth and chuckled, shaking her head and saying, "I'm sorry, Madam, that's not possible. This is against the rules of the Treasure Pavilion."

Li Yi was taken aback, not expecting the seamstress to refuse such a good offer.

In the past, she would have been furious.

After her trip to the prison, although she was unhappy, she no longer threw tantrums as she used to.

Moreover, the person behind the Treasure Pavilion is extremely mysterious, and even the royal family and nobles dare not offend him easily.

She tentatively asked, "Perhaps you should consult the owner of the Treasure Pavilion?"

The seamstress raised an eyebrow and sneered, "Madam, the most prized possessions of my Treasure Pavilion have always been sold only to the legitimate daughters of noble families. Ordinary commoners cannot purchase them."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chu Wanrou's face turned pale.

This is Yin Yang; she's an imposter.

Chu Wanrou's eyes reddened, and her hand holding the handkerchief tightened. She said weakly, "Thank you, Mother, for fighting for me, but I am not destined to have this."

Li Yi looked at Chu Wanrou with heartache.

Remembering what the imperial physician had said in the prison cell that if Rou'er didn't have the blood of a close relative to be used in her medicine within a month, Rou'er would leave her. All the outrageous things Rou'er had done before seemed insignificant now.

Inside the room, Chu Xunzhen listened to the commotion outside and smiled.

Chunxi was overjoyed.

"Girl, you look absolutely stunning today."

The third wedding dress was draped over her body, giving Chu Xunzhen an added touch of hazy beauty.

A thin veil, as thin as a cicada's wing, was draped over the bright red wedding dress. Embroidered on the veil were rose-pink peony patterns.

The peony pattern is incredibly lifelike.

When Chu Xunzhen walked out in her wedding dress, it was as if she were walking out of a flower garden, like a fairy descending from heaven.

It can truly be said that "the peony in the garden is truly exquisite, and every frown and smile is captivating."

Chu Wanrou stared intently at Chu Xunzhen.

These three wedding dresses are all treasures, each one priceless.

But her favorite was this one, with a peony pattern.

The peony is the king of flowers.

A woman as extraordinary as her is most suited to wear this wedding dress.

The seamstress looked at Chu Xunzhen and asked, "Which wedding dress does the young lady intend to choose?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Xunzhen's gaze fell on the three wedding dresses.

The first wedding dress was dazzling, with fine gold threads shimmering.

The second wedding dress, with its flowing tassels, was dignified and elegant.

The third wedding dress, made of light and graceful gauze, made her look like a fairy descended to earth.

Before Chu Xunzhen could speak, the Ninth Prince's voice rang out from outside the Chrysanthemum Courtyard.

"I want all three."

Nangong Yue was dressed in a long black robe, her eyes filled with amazement.

No one knew that he stood outside, watching his sister change into one outfit after another.

The seamstress was stunned.

"Your Highness, are you sure?"

"My sister deserves the best. All three wedding dresses belong to her."

Chu Wanrou stood still, her eyes lowered, and followed the others in bowing.

In reality, he was already so angry he was about to vomit blood.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xun was truly at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Your Highness, Xunzhen only wants one wedding dress. As for the other two, Xunzhen hopes they will find good husbands."

Nangong Yue was stunned and gave Chu Xunzhen a deep look.

If an ordinary person knew they would receive three wedding dresses, they would surely have agreed. Only his sister, being so kind, wished the dresses well, praying that they would find suitable masters.

"Young lady cherishes and loves clothes; I, Liu San Niang, am truly impressed," the tailor exclaimed.

Chu Xunzhen shook her head and chuckled: "I choose the second one to try on."

Upon hearing this, Liu San Niang beamed, "Miss has excellent taste. Ordinary young ladies would find it difficult to carry off this wedding dress. Only a woman of extraordinary temperament, noble and elegant, is worthy of wearing it."

"Sister, if you don't like any of these three wedding dresses, Yue will go and find another one."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen was both amused and exasperated, and said, "No need, Your Highness. Xunzhen likes this wedding dress."

Nangong Yue glanced at Li Yi, and Li Yi immediately pulled Chu Wanrou away to take his leave.

Before leaving, Chu Wanrou glanced at Nangong Yue.

On what grounds?

Why was Chu Xun able to marry the Ninth Prince?

Why does the Ninth Prince seem less foolish now? He even knows to pick such a fine wedding dress for Chu Xunzhen.

Chu Wanrou caught a glimpse of Chu Xunzhen's smiling face out of the corner of her eye, and unconsciously tightened her grip on Li Yi's sleeve.

"Second Miss, the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness has arrived, and he has brought a wedding dress for you to choose from."

Before Chu Wanrou and Li Yi had even left the Chrysanthemum Courtyard, they heard the maid's words.

Looking up, I saw Gu Changfeng walking briskly towards me.

Behind him was a servant carrying a tray.

"Greetings, Madam Hou. I went to the Peony Garden and learned that you had brought Rou'er to the Chrysanthemum Garden, so I came here. I apologize for my rudeness."

Gu Changfeng bowed and spoke in a gentle voice.

He should have been waiting for Rou'er in the Peony Garden, but he couldn't wait any longer.

Since Chu Xunzhen and the Ninth Prince are engaged.

He deliberately wanted Chu Xunzhen to see how much better the wedding dress he had prepared for Rou'er was compared to the wedding dress prepared for that foolish prince.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

Gu Changfeng bowed respectfully.

He caught a glimpse of Chu Xunzhen, who was wearing a sky-blue dress, out of the corner of his eye, and his eyes lit up.

In her past life, she dressed so conservatively, but in this life she dresses so playfully and brightly. Was it intentional?

"Today, Changfeng brought Rou'er's wedding dress. Since everyone is here, let's take a look at it. Miss Chu, you are Rou'er's older sister, why don't you also take a look and give your opinions?"

Gu Changfeng spoke in a sarcastic tone, his voice drawn out, with a hint of arrogance deep in his eyes.