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

Old Master Chu sighed, his brows furrowing into the shape of the Chinese character "川" (river).

"Zhenzhen, Grandfather knows you're heartbroken, and he also knows you're a good child. Many things aren't up to Grandfather to decide. I'll have Ah Lin give these silver notes to your maid. If you don't want them, just throw them away."

Old Master Chu turned around, his back view somewhat desolate.

Chu Xunzhen watched Chu Tianxiong's departing figure, her handkerchief tightening in her hand, her expression shifting.

She can understand, but she can never forgive.

If she hadn't argued her case, and if she hadn't read the memorial that day, it's uncertain whether she would still hold the title of county princess.

Uncle Alin left the silver notes and placed them in Chunxi's hand.

Chunxi watched the old man and his companion leave, then walked up to Chu Xunzhen and asked, "Miss, here is a ten thousand tael silver note."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen looked at Chunxi and said, "You should personally deliver it to Tinglan Courtyard."

"Yes, young lady."

Chu Xunzhen paused for a moment, then continued, "If Chu Mingyuan isn't here, take it back. If he is, give it to him."

"Yes. Is there anything I should pass on?"

"Just say it was given to him by his grandfather."

Chunxi nodded, said no more, stuffed the silver notes into her pocket, and left.

Granny Hua looked at the young lady and said, "Young lady, I would like to go back tonight."

"Okay. Go ahead."

Chu Xunzhen nodded.

As soon as she returned to her room, she was suddenly jolted awake from her dazed state.

There are people inside the side room.

"Who?"

The protective Gu was about to be unleashed when Chu Xunzhen suddenly lifted the curtain beside the bed, and in the next instant, she saw an unexpected person.

He was dressed in a black robe with a silver snake belt around his waist, and most of his face was covered by a mask.

He lowered his head, leaning against the bed, his long, flowing black hair falling from his shoulders, and he seemed to be breathing more out than in.

"Sect Master?"

Chu Xunzhen was shocked.

The person hiding here was actually the leader of the Gu Sect.

Chu Xunzhen was startled to see him unconscious.

The sect leader is the strongest fighter in the Gu Sect, how could he have become like this?

Chu Xunzhen checked his breathing and reached out to take his pulse.

He had been drugged with aphrodisiac.

Just as Chu Xun was about to stop, her hand was suddenly gripped tightly by the man in front of her.

The next moment, he opened his eyes and looked at Chu Xunzhen warily.

At that glance, Chu Xunzhen felt as if he were seeing mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

How many people did the sect leader kill to have such a terrifying killing intent about him?

In just a moment, the other person seemed to see her face clearly, and their tense nerves relaxed as if they were safe.

"Help me."

Her voice was soft and weak.

After saying this, the sect leader closed his eyes again and fell into a coma.

Chu Xunzhen moved him to a couch to the side and began to administer acupuncture.

"Luckily you met me; otherwise, if it were any other doctor, I probably would have had to tell you to have sex with a woman."

Chu Xunzhen cut open his palm, letting his natal Gu worm—the mini rabbit—jump out.

The mini rabbit seemed to have smelled something delicious, and without Chu Xunzhen having to explain further, it jumped onto the back of the Gu Sect Master's hand.

She opened her small mouth, revealing two buck teeth like a little rabbit, and bit down on the back of the sect leader's hand.

The mini bunny was delighted.

That's the power of food.

Chu Xunzhen chuckled softly, stood aside, and sipped her fragrant tea.

Chunxi's voice came from outside the room: "Miss, the young master accepted the silver notes, saying he'll keep them for you. He'll take them out whenever you need them."

Chu Xunzhen's gaze turned cold.

He never offered her warmth when she needed it.

Now that she doesn't care or need it anymore, she's rushing to deliver it to her door.

It's ridiculous.

The mini rabbit, as if drunk, wobbled and hopped back into Chu Xunzhen's palm and crawled inside.

Chu Xunzhen felt a warm current acting on her.

Her Gu worms have become much stronger.

"Chunxi, you should go and rest."

"Yes."

Chunxi's footsteps faded into the distance.

Seeing that the sect leader's breathing had begun to stabilize, Chu Xunzhen went to bed to rest.

early morning.

She sat up as soon as she opened her eyes.

The small couch next to it was empty.

The sect leader has left?

Chu Xunzhen didn't care.

Anyway, he always comes and goes without a trace.

Chu Xunzhen guessed that he already knew her identity, otherwise he wouldn't have come looking for her when he was injured last night.

Chunxi brought in water.

"Miss, I heard that the Second Princess will also be attending the flower viewing banquet today, along with renowned talented women from the capital and young masters from various families. It's even possible that a prince will grace the Grand Tutor's residence with his presence."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen nodded and said, "The Grand Tutor is highly respected. If the women of his household are hosting a flower-viewing banquet, as long as invitations are sent out, I doubt anyone will refuse."

This is a great opportunity to network with powerful figures and gain exposure.

In a previous life, this banquet was also held.

It was at this banquet that Liu Xiangning took a liking to a scholar from a poor family.

Later, with the help of the Grand Tutor's mansion, that poor scholar not only became the top scholar in the imperial examination, but also rose through the ranks.

But when he became the Grand Secretary, his wife from the countryside came to visit him and eventually became his concubine.

Liu Xiangning was depressed and unhappy, suffered two miscarriages, and her health deteriorated. She died less than five years after getting married.

Chu Xunzhen went to the flower viewing banquet today to remind her and stop her ill-fated relationship.

In her past life, Liu Xiangning had advised her that Gu Changfeng was not a good man, saying that he was indecisive and arrogant. Unfortunately, she couldn't listen to her advice at the time and thought that she was just talking badly about Gu Changfeng, so she argued with her.

A month after the argument, she learned that she had already gone to the border to protect Da Ning with her brother.

"I'll wear the purple one in a bit."

"Okay, young lady."

Chunxi rubbed his hands together excitedly.

She wanted to dress the girl up beautifully.

The purple embroidered dress paired with shimmering gauze made Chu Xunzhen's waist appear slender and her figure graceful.

The golden hairpin on her head swayed slightly as she walked, exuding a lively and noble air.

She held the small lavender-purple fan in her hand and gently shook it.

As soon as she stepped out of the room, her gauze skirt shone with a purple-gold hue in the sunlight.

"So beautiful!"

Chunxi was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses. She immediately raised her sleeve and wiped the drool from her mouth.

"Pfft!"

Chu Xunzhen chuckled softly.

That smile made the world lose its color; it seemed as if only that smile remained in the entire world.

Chu Xunzhen arrived at the gate of the Marquis's residence.

The guard gasped when he saw Chu Xunzhen.

I always thought the young lady was beautiful, but seeing her today, I realized that she is even more beautiful when she's dressed up than when she's not.

Chu Wanrou and Li Yi also arrived.

They were also invited to attend the flower-viewing banquet at the Grand Tutor's Mansion.

Chu Wanrou was supporting Li Yi's hand and speaking softly. Li Yi responded occasionally, looking very happy.

Her gaze fell on Chu Xunzhen, and in an instant, the smile on Chu Wanrou's face froze.

"elder sister?"

Chu Wanrou exclaimed in surprise.

Li Yi was also shocked.

Is this her daughter who came back from the countryside?