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"Zhenzhen, Third Brother is here."

Chu Mingxuan could sense the people standing in front of him.

It's fortunate that he used to practice martial arts; otherwise, anyone else would have drowned their sorrows in alcohol long ago.

"Chu Mingxuan, who gave you permission to address me like that?"

Chu Xunzhen sneered.

Chu Mingxuan trembled as he said, "Zhenzhen, Third Brother was wrong. Third Brother treated you badly before. Please forgive Third Brother, okay?"

He has remembered.

He remembered everything from his past life.

Why did God make him only remember this now?

If only I had thought of this three years ago.

He treated Zhenzhen so badly again.

How should he face her?

Chu Xunzhen looked puzzled.

Why did this person suddenly go crazy?

"I've come today to present you with a wedding gift. Congratulations on your upcoming marriage to His Highness."

Chu Xunzhen remained noncommittal.

Chu Mingxuan seemed to have anticipated Chu Xunzhen's reaction and continued, "Zhenzhen, your brother has nothing to give you. Only something to save your life. Open the porcelain bottle, drip your blood into it, and then the Gu worms inside will be at your disposal."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen smiled and said, "Thank you, but you can take it back. I don't need it."

A single, seemingly casual remark caused Chu Mingxuan's face to drain of all color.

"Zhenzhen, please accept it. This is my natal Gu worm."

As Chu Mingxuan spoke, he took a few steps forward and placed the porcelain bottle on the ground in front of him.

Chu Xunzhen remained calm, her tone devoid of sorrow or joy.

"Chu Mingxuan, I appreciate your kindness, but I don't want your things. Didn't you hear me?"

"Zhenzhen, your third brother knows he treated you badly before, and even pinched you many times. It was my fault for hitting and kicking you for Rou'er's sake. Please, as long as you feel a little better, you can scold me, hit me, and slap me, I will never fight back."

As Chu Mingxuan finished speaking, Chu Xunzhen recalled the moments when he misunderstood her and beat her.

Before, when she gave him herbal medicine, didn't he always yell at her and then splash it back in her face?

To punish her, he also held her head underwater and kept threatening her.

If Chu Mingyuan's treatment of her was mostly verbal abuse, then Chu Mingxuan's treatment of her was genuine violence.

Chu Xunzhen took a few steps forward, staring at the porcelain bottle on the ground.

She stepped onto the porcelain vase.

The next instant, she firmly stepped on the Gu worms inside.

"You like giving me gifts? I'll make sure you never can."

With a snap, the Gu worm let out a mournful cry.

As soon as Chu Mingxuan's natal Gu died, he vomited blood repeatedly.

"Get out! Don't defile this county magistrate's land. Don't let any other county magistrate see you again."

Chu Mingxuan gave a bitter laugh, turned around and staggered away.

Chunxi looked at Chu Xunzhen with concern and said, "Miss, next time, let me do this dangerous thing for you. What if a shard of porcelain cuts your foot while you're standing on the vase?"

Chu Xunzhen was both amused and exasperated.

"Chunxi, you really are my source of joy."

Chunxi smiled mischievously.

Day two.

The dowry, overflowing with gifts, was transported to Chu Wanrou's courtyard.

Ten loads of dowry were also transported to Chu Xunzhen's side.

Chunxi went out early in the morning and returned after inquiring.

"Miss, there are eighty-eight loads of dowry over at the Peony Garden."

Everyone was shocked to hear this.

Granny Hua asked curiously, "Didn't they say Madam had no money? Didn't she use all her money to pay off the gambling debts for the Second Young Master?"

Hearing what Granny Hua said, Chunxi's face turned red with anger.

"The Lady Hou actually used those South China Sea pearls that the eldest young master gave to our young lady."

Granny Hua's face looked grim.

Chu Xunzhen, however, did not seem surprised.

In his previous life, Li Yi had been very kind to Chu Wanrou.

It was as if Chu Wanrou was Li Yi's biological daughter.

She was more like an adopted daughter of a noble family.

Granny Hua was panting heavily with anger, her eyes red: "She exchanged all the South China Sea pearls for silver and then prepared such a large dowry for Chu Wanrou. Our young lady didn't get a single thing. It's outrageous!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen smiled.

"He's just a stranger, no need to care."

Chu Xunzhen was really looking forward to seeing what Li Yi's expression would be when she found out that Chu Wanrou was also Chu Zhanpeng's biological daughter.

Suddenly, a commotion arose outside the gate of the Marquis of Ping'an's residence.

"So many boxes! Who sent these? Could it be that Lord Gu felt the betrothal gifts given to Rou'er were insufficient and wanted to send more?"

Chu Mingli stared in awe at the rows of boxes being carried in front of the Marquis's mansion, and exclaimed in surprise.

Chu Wanrou also heard the news.

She was somewhat puzzled.

As she watched the boxes being carried into the front hall of the Marquis's mansion, she walked into the hall and sat down.

Chu Mingli said excitedly, "Rou'er, these are definitely yours."

Chu Wanrou smiled shyly.

Since that day, her relationship with her second brother has changed somewhat.

The way her second brother looked at her was even more blatant.

Chu Wanrou was fine when she didn't smile, but when she did, she revealed her teeth.

Chu Mingli's smile faded, and he said cautiously, "Rou'er, shall we go find the family physician first and have your tooth put back in?"

Chu Wanrou looked pitifully at Chu Mingli, tugged at his sleeve, and said, "Second Brother, do you despise me? If I had known this would happen, I would have preferred to die!"

Chu Mingli was startled and quietly grabbed Chu Wanrou's hand, whispering, "How could that be? Rou'er is Second Brother's person. Second Brother will definitely remember Rou'er's beauty for the rest of his life. No one can surpass Rou'er."

Chu Wanrou was completely satisfied.

"What about Mother and Father? Are Mother and Father more important, or Rou'er?" Chu Wanrou asked.

Chu Mingli chuckled: "Of course it's Rou'er."

Chu Wanrou went to the backyard, tidied herself up, and then came out of the front hall.

By this time, her teeth had been put in.

Li Yi looked at Chu Wanrou's teeth and breathed a sigh of relief.

She had told the child beforehand that she had obtained a unique filling formula from the imperial physician. Although the tooth was useless for eating, as long as there was a tooth, it could be glued back on and would absolutely not affect her appearance.

The servant finally finished moving everything.

Chu Zhanpeng and Li Yi couldn't stop smiling.

He looked up at the crowd and asked, "Who is Miss Chu?"

Chu Wanrou wasn't sure if they were looking for her, so she didn't respond. However, Chu Mingli, who was beside her, spoke up: "Here. Miss Chu is here."

Chu Mingli pointed at Chu Wanrou.

Chu Wanrou came out.

The servant was very pleased and immediately smiled at Chu Wanrou, saying, "Please send someone to check and sign, Miss Chu."

Everyone was taken aback.

Chu Wanrou's expression changed drastically.

"Who did you say?" Her expression changed, and she said in disbelief.

"Chu Xunzhen, Miss Chu. Please check the contents of these two hundred chests. This is your dowry prepared for you by your adoptive father, Chen Kangnian, and adoptive mother."

Two hundred loads?

Even though we knew the number was staggering, hearing the exact figure still sent chills down our spines.

Chu Wanrou immediately stepped back, her face turning pale and then red.

This is embarrassing.

Why is that bitch so lucky? How come she has such a large dowry?

Chu Wanrou's eyes turned red with jealousy.

Chu Xunzhen has arrived.

Chunxi, with an imposing air, stood tall and said, "This is my eldest daughter, Chu Xunzhen. Young man, you'd better take a good look."

The servant realized he had almost made a mistake and immediately nodded repeatedly in fright.

"Greetings, Your Highness. Your adoptive parents entrusted our escort agency to transport your dowry. The dowry has been delivered; here is the dowry list. Please check and sign for it."