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

Chu Xunzhen's eyes flashed, she shook her head, and said directly, "I won't lend it."

Everyone's expression froze.

Li Yi, in particular, was in an extremely embarrassing situation.

Her eyes blazed with fury as she stared intently at Chu Xunzhen.

"Now that your second brother is being chased by debt collectors, Chu Xunzhen, how can you just stand by and do nothing?"

Chu Xunzhen's gaze was clear and sharp, as if he had seen through everything.

"Madam Hou, this is your dereliction of duty. You must take responsibility. We are no longer related. We are not acquainted."

Li Yi's eyes flickered, and his left hand, resting on the mahogany stool, unconsciously tightened.

She had thought that Chu Xunzhen would be willing to help her. After all, she had used her merits to rescue her birth mother from prison that day.

Chu Tianxiong's gaze turned cold, and he slammed his hand on the table.

"That's enough. Li Yi, you're responsible for this."

Li Yi's heart skipped a beat when he heard this.

"But if I were to give Li'er 50,000 taels to pay off her debts, what would Rou'er do? She's about to marry my nephew Changfeng. If she doesn't even have a decent dowry, wouldn't she be ridiculed?"

That's your problem.

Chu Tianxiong glared at Li Yi and said coldly.

If she hadn't been biased, how could Chu Xunzhen be so indifferent now?

Li Yi's gaze turned cold and sharp as she suddenly looked at Chu Xunzhen, saying in a chilling voice, "Over the years, it has been Rou'er who has fulfilled your filial duties. Now that you have the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion, money is coming in every day. All of my dowry will be prepared for Rou'er. And you, you will receive not a single penny."

Upon hearing this, Chu Wanrou's eyes lit up with excitement.

She thought no one saw it, but little did she know that everyone present could see it clearly.

"Madam, there's no need to explain these things to me. You and I are no longer related, so naturally you don't need to prepare anything for me."

Chu Xunzhen's voice was calm, and her eyes remained as still as ever, as if this matter had no effect on her whatsoever.

For some reason, Li Yi felt unwell; it was a dull pain that spread from his chest.

She and Chu Xunzhen had already signed a letter severing ties, so she, as her biological mother, didn't need to do anything for her.

Logically, she should be feeling fortunate, relaxed, and happy, but now a dense, persistent pain is rising deep within her heart, as if a needle is piercing her heart.

Chu Xunzhen turned and left.

Chu Mingli's affairs have nothing to do with her.

In their past life, she cleaned up his messes and paid off his debts. Every time he promised her he wouldn't gamble anymore, he still couldn't resist going back to gamble.

In this life, she will just quietly watch him bring about his own destruction.

Before even reaching the Chrysanthemum Garden, I could smell the aroma of pastries.

Chu Xunzhen walked quickly, entering the courtyard with a puzzled look on his face. The next moment, he saw a stack of steaming hot golden chrysanthemum cakes on the stone table.

Granny Hua glanced at Chu Xunzhen and respectfully reported, "Miss, it was brought by Eunuch Anshun, who serves the Ninth Prince. The Ninth Prince said you should like the taste."

Chu Xunzhen picked up a piece of chrysanthemum cake with her right hand, took a small bite, and the next moment, a rich chrysanthemum fragrance spread on her tongue.

"Chunxi, Granny Hua, you should try some too."

Chunxi and Granny Hua were startled and quickly shook their heads and waved their hands, saying, "No, Miss, this is a gift from His Highness."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen smiled gently: "Sharing happiness is worse than enjoying it alone. You should all try it and see if it's delicious. That way, you can make it for me in the future."

Granny Hua shook her head and chuckled, no longer declining.

Chunxi took a bite, and the next moment, her eyes widened, and she subconsciously closed them to savor the unique taste.

"Girl, this is so delicious!"

Chunxi swore she had never tasted such delicious pastries.

"Just as the master and servant were enjoying themselves, Gu Changfeng walked in from outside."

"Greetings, Lord Gu."

Chunxi said to Granny Hua.

Chu Xunzhen glanced at Gu Changfeng, her brows furrowed, and said coldly, "Stop! If Lord Gu has something to say, say it right there. Don't come any closer."

Gu Changfeng's face was ashen.

Back then, Chu Xunzhen had allowed him to enter her boudoir without her permission.

She didn't care at all even if he used her writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.

Gu Changfeng sighed, his voice tinged with weariness and helplessness, and said, "Zhenzhen, let's talk?"

Chu Xunzhen was startled by his address, and almost dropped the pastry in her mouth.

"Lord Gu, please show some respect." Chu Xunzhen's gaze turned cold as he put down the pastries in his hand and said, "Now that you are engaged to Chu Wanrou, please do not address me as the County Princess in such a manner."

Gu Changfeng's eyes suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light.

He strode over and said to Chu Xunzhen, "I know you don't want to marry the Ninth Prince, but the imperial decree has been issued, and I cannot disobey it. If you trust me, I can be your strongest support."

Chu Xunzhen looked at him with a surprised expression, then scoffed, "My lord, your Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion is in dire need of funds. So is the Marquis of Chongding's mansion. How can you become my solid backing?"

Gu Changfeng shook his head and smiled: "Zhenzhen, in two months it will be the New Year. At that time, some of my money will come back. I don't need you to provide me with money."

Chu Xunzhen didn't understand what he meant.

"Even if you marry the Ninth Prince, as long as you are willing to remain chaste for me, I will persuade my mother to bring you into my household in the future."

Gu Changfeng spoke with a solemn expression and a firm tone.

Chu Xunzhen was his wife in his past life. In this life, she can only be his.

"Granny Hua, throw this person out."

Chu Xunzhen's gaze turned cold as she stared at Gu Changfeng, and she sneered, "You scoundrel, you expect me to remain chaste for you? On what grounds? From now on, you are not allowed to set foot in my courtyard."

Seeing Granny Hua rushing over with a broom, looking menacing, Gu Changfeng's face turned ugly.

"Chu Xunzhen, you know about the past, don't you? You're just like me, right?" Gu Changfeng smiled coldly, moved closer to her, and said, "Otherwise, you wouldn't know so much."

Chu Xunzhen pretended to be clueless.

She knew perfectly well what he was talking about; he simply wanted to know if she had been reborn.

"This is inexplicable; they're just saying things I can't understand."

Chu Xunzhen smiled dismissively, while Gu Changfeng frowned.

impossible.

He's been thinking about this for a long time.

The biggest change since his rebirth is Chu Xunzhen.

She was the only one who was completely different from before.

Granny Hua's broom struck Gu Changfeng hard, and Gu Changfeng's expression changed.

"You audacious servant, how dare you hit me?"

Gu Changfeng roared and pulled out a pure white porcelain bottle from his person. He poured out a Gu worm in the direction of Granny Hua.

The Gu worm spotted Granny Hua at first glance and pounced on her instantly.

Granny Hua chuckled, threw away the broom, caught the Gu worm, and then threw it back.

In that instant, the smile on Gu Changfeng's face froze, and the Gu worm took the opportunity to stick to his face and move downwards.