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

Chen Lianxin's face was stiff.

What could she say?

Could she say that she deliberately went to Wan Yao Ge to deceive Chu Xunzhen and make Chu Xunzhen fall into her trap?

Could she say that she originally intended to scheme against Chu Xunzhen, but ended up being the one schemed against?

Sensing something was wrong with herself, Chen Lianxin stared intently at Gu Changfeng.

"It was you who took my body."

As soon as Chen Lianxin finished speaking, Gu Changfeng was startled.

He only wanted Chu Xunzhen. Although Chen Lianxin was Nangong Yue's cousin, she was arrogant and domineering, and he didn't like her.

Thinking about how he had given his body to her instead of Chu Xunzhen last night, Gu Changfeng's face turned ashen.

He touched Rou'er and Chen Lianxin. Will Chu Xunzhen be able to forgive him in the future?

Gu Changfeng's face darkened with anger, and he kicked Chen Lianxin, shouting, "Nonsense!"

With a thud, Chen Lianxin fell to the ground.

Chu Xunzhen's face turned cold, and she said, "Guards, take this woman away. I, the Princess Consort, will interrogate her personally."

Gu Changfeng intervened, saying, "Ninth Princess Consort, this woman has committed a crime and should be guarded by my Five Cities Garrison."

"Lord Gu just kicked Chen Lianxin without any mercy. If she had been killed under your nose, how could I, the Princess Consort, have investigated? This matter is full of suspicious points, and the Ninth Prince should personally interrogate her."

Gu Changfeng was furious, but there was nothing he could do.

Chu Zhanpeng walked up to Chu Xunzhen and said excitedly, "Zhenzhen, it really is you. I knew that woman was definitely not you."

Chu Xunzhen suddenly looked at Chunxi and said, "Chunxi, tell the Marquis, how long have we been here?"

Chunxi stepped forward and looked coldly at Chu Zhanpeng, saying, "This servant and the Princess Consort have been standing here ever since Miss Chen was thrown off the carriage."

Chu Zhanpeng's face stiffened.

Doesn't that mean that Chu Xun, the true master's servant, had already seen his appearance just now?

Chu Xunzhen's voice carried a hint of coldness: "Lord Chu, today we sign a treaty severing ties. From now on, we will have no further connection."

Chu Zhanpeng stared intently at Chu Xunzhen and said coldly, "Sign it then. You're a jinx. This kind of thing only happened at my birthday banquet because of your arrival. My biggest regret is that I didn't kill you the moment your mother gave birth to you."

Chu Zhanpeng has figured it out.

If it weren't for what happened today, his birthday banquet could have been even more perfect.

The person who disrupted the birthday banquet was none other than Chu Xunzhen.

Chu Xunzhen's face was cold and she approached Chu Zhanpeng, whispering in his ear, "I came to the banquet today in high spirits, thinking that after the banquet I would tell the prince to recommend my father for a promotion. I never expected to witness what just happened. It has truly saddened me."

Chu Zhanpeng's eyes flickered, and he couldn't speak for a long time.

If he hadn't come out earlier, it would have been fine, but unfortunately, he didn't stand on his own daughter's side.

"Zhenzhen, your father knows he was wrong. I was only thinking of the Chu family. If that girl was really you, you have brought shame upon the Chu family."

Chu Xunzhen scoffed, "My lord, prepare the letter of severance. I, the princess consort, demand that you sever all ties with the Chu family."

Previously, she only thought Chu Zhanpeng was a bit snobbish, but now she has seen clearly that this biological father is not only snobbish, but also has no sincerity towards her whatsoever.

More and more people gathered to watch.

Chu Zhanpeng's complexion grew even paler.

He just couldn't understand how a perfectly good birthday banquet could turn into such a mess.

He even saw several distinguished guests turn around and leave, while others stayed behind to watch the spectacle.

Chu Zhanpeng's gaze was icy, and his voice was heavy: "Ninth Princess Consort, even if you want to sign a letter of severance, you must first enter the manor."

He had already ordered his personal servant to invite the old master out.

This matter can only be resolved by the old master.

"OK."

Chu Xunzhen entered the Chu family.

Today, the Chu family is all decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and has even arranged plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums for people to enjoy.

She looked around at the ladies and gentlemen present and said, "Distinguished guests, today, a carriage suddenly passed by the gate of the Marquis of Ping'an's residence. The people inside the carriage pushed Miss Chen off the carriage. For some unknown reason, Miss Chen disguised herself as this Princess Consort. My biological father, Chu Zhanpeng, without saying a word, wanted her dead. I had already severed ties with Lady Li Yi, the Marquis's wife, and Chu Mingli, the second son of the Chu family. Today, I formally sever ties with everyone in the Chu family, and I hope you will all bear witness to this."

But since the person in front of them was the Ninth Prince's Consort, no one could possibly say "no".

Before Chu Zhanpeng could speak, a hoarse voice rang out from under the corridor.

"No, we must not sever ties with our family."

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and realized that it was Chu Mingyuan, the eldest son of the Chu family.

Chu Zhanpeng angrily flicked his sleeve, his voice icy: "Yuan'er, what are you doing out here?"

"Father, you can't sever ties with my sister! The Ninth Princess is your own daughter, and more importantly, she's my sister. How can you sever ties?"

Another voice rang out: "I only care about Zhenzhen; she's my sister. I don't agree to sever ties with her."

This person was none other than Chu Mingxuan.

At this moment, Chu Mingxuan was staggering. A long black cloth was tied around his eyes, and he was being supported by two servants as he walked.

Chu Zhanpeng looked over, shocked, and helped him up, asking worriedly, "Xuan'er, why are you out here too?"

"Father, you can't sever ties with my sister. Zhenzhen is the sister we truly acknowledge."

Upon hearing Chu Mingxuan's words, Chu Zhanpeng released his grip and stopped supporting Chu Mingxuan, instead saying, "Today, it was the Ninth Princess who demanded the severance of the marriage alliance, not this Marquis."

Chu Xunzhen chuckled: "Not bad."

Chu Mingyuan looked at Chu Xunzhen, then knelt down with a thud: "Zhenzhen, your brother knows he was wrong. Zhenzhen, please forgive your brother? Your brother can't live without you."

Chu Mingxuan also knelt on the ground and said, "All the mistakes are my fault. Zhenzhen, please don't sever ties with us."

Chu Xunzhen's gaze fell on the two of them, and she said, "From now on, you two can still call me Ninth Princess Consort, right? I am a benevolent princess consort, and I will not punish you for this offense."

Liu Xiangning stood aside, looking at Chu Xunzhen's domineering aura, her face showing heartache.

She knew that Zhenzhen had once had beautiful dreams about the Chu family, but how did the Chu family respond to her?

The Chu family brought Chu Xunzhen only pain.

Chu Xunzhen looked at Chu Zhanpeng and said, "My lord, shall we prepare writing brush, ink, paper, and a letter severing ties?"

Chu Zhanpeng's face turned ashen.

She is still the Ninth Prince's wife, yet she insists on severing ties with him. How can he, as her father-in-law, rely on the Ninth Prince for promotion in the future?

Just then, the voice of a servant from the Marquis's mansion rang out: "Master Chu has arrived!"

Chu Tianxiong, dressed in a black robe embroidered with gold and orchids, walked out of the inner courtyard step by step, leaning on a cane.

When he came out, the guests all stepped aside.

Chu Tianxiong's gaze fell on Chu Xunzhen, his eyes filled with weariness and helplessness.

"I am already aware of what happened in front of the Marquis's residence just now. The Ninth Princess is heartbroken and wants to sever ties with her family. You have already severed ties with your birth mother and second brother. Now, do you want to sever ties with everyone in the Chu family, including me?"

Chu Xunzhen looked at the aged Chu Tianxiong with a completely unmoved expression.

She didn't want to concern herself with anything related to the Chu family.

Chu Xunzhen spoke, his voice calm: "Not bad!"

Chu Mingyuan and Chu Mingxuan shook their heads violently.

Chu Mingyuan even shouted, "No, Ninth Princess Consort, you cannot sever ties with us. We are blood-related siblings."

Chu Xun really wanted to laugh.

Chu Mingyuan, the man who almost killed her in both his past and present lives, has the nerve to claim that they are blood-related siblings?

"Ninth Princess Consort, if you're going to sever ties, then sever them completely. I will now order everyone in the clan to come and cross out your name. Are you willing?"

After he finished speaking, Chu Zhanpeng was stunned.

The Chu family was stunned.

The distinguished guests who came to visit were completely dumbfounded.

They're here as guests, not to pry into other people's affairs.

Thinking of this, some people had already said their goodbyes and left.

A considerable number of people stayed behind to watch the spectacle.

Chu Xunzhen chuckled and said, "Alright."

Chu Tianxiong stared intently at Chu Xunzhen and asked, "Ninth Princess Consort, are you aware that if you cross your name off the family tree, you will no longer be a member of the Chu family? Everything about the Chu family will have nothing to do with you? You will only be a merchant's adopted daughter? With your status, can you still hold your position as the Ninth Princess Consort?"

Chu Zhanpeng felt relieved.

Sure enough, experience is the best teacher.

Chu Tianxiong said that any normal person would not give up their status as the legitimate daughter of a marquis.

Chu Xunzhen glanced at Chu Tianxiong, then at Chu Zhanpeng, scanned the three Chu brothers, and finally fixed her gaze on Chu Wanrou, who had arrived late.

Chu Xunzhen chuckled lightly: "There's no need for you all to worry. With this severance of ties, the Marquis of Ping'an's mansion has absolutely no connection with this princess. As for what happens in the future, that's none of our business."

"What a fine example of 'no one to interfere'!" Li Yi stared coldly at Chu Xunzhen and sneered, "Since you insist on being a merchant's adopted daughter and not the legitimate daughter of a marquis, I will not force you."

Granny Li glanced at her mistress, wanting to offer some advice, but with everyone watching, including the master of the house and other distinguished guests, she had no right to speak.

Gu Changfeng's eyes flickered.

If Chu Xunzhen didn't have the Marquis's mansion as her maternal family background, she would definitely be easier to deal with.

But if that's the case, she won't be much of a help to him when she enters his Chongding Marquis's mansion in the future.

However, in her previous life, Chu Xunzhen did not rely on the help of the Marquis's mansion, but on the help of her merchant parents.

Suddenly, Lu Ruoying's voice rang out from the crowd: "No! Lord Chu, Ninth Princess Chu Xun is truly a lucky star. You absolutely must not sever ties with her!"

Li Yi's face darkened. He said, "Madam Lu, we are both ladies of the Marquis's household. How can you speak without thinking? Rou'er is a lucky star, as the Imperial Preceptor has spoken of. How can the Ninth Prince's Consort be a lucky star?"

Lu Ruoying sighed helplessly and said coldly, "It's all over the capital. The Imperial Advisor has made a mistake; the lucky star is Chu Xunzhen. If you don't believe me, you'll definitely regret it later."

Today, Gu Changfeng's plan has failed.

Chu Xunzhen is still the Ninth Prince's wife. Now, Chu Wanrou and she are practically sisters, and Chu Wanrou can benefit from her good fortune. But if the kinship is severed, the Chongding Marquis's Mansion and the Zhongyi Marquis's Mansion will no longer be able to enjoy Chu Xunzhen's blessings.

Li Yi scoffed, "That's nothing but rumors. Madam Lu, you are the mistress of the house, how can you believe such nonsense? Besides, the Taoist priest of Baiyun Temple is in my manor, and he has already said that my daughter is the lucky star and will bring prosperity to my manor. If you don't believe me, send someone to summon the Taoist priest of Baiyun Temple now. Li Mama, go and bring the Taoist priest over."