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Chu Xunzhen's gaze fell on Chu Mingyuan.

She grasped Chu Mingyuan's hand and wrote swiftly and boldly on the letter severing ties with him.

Chu Mingyuan tried to pull his hand away, but Chu Xunzhen's hand, like a crab claw, gripped his hand tightly and wrote his name on it.

"No, Zhenzhen, don't treat Big Brother like this. Don't leave Big Brother."

Chu Mingyuan's voice was choked with sobs.

He wept, filled with fear and helplessness.

Since saving Chu Wanrou last time, he has been weak and sore all over, a far cry from the person who used to be able to attack Chu Xunzhen at the drop of a hat.

"Chu Mingyuan, it's over."

A moment later, Chu Xunzhen moved on to the next person.

Originally, according to the order, it should have been Chu Mingli, but Chu Mingli and Li Yi had long severed ties with Chu Xunzhen, so now the order is Chu Mingxuan.

Chu Mingxuan shook his head and said, "Little sister, please forgive your third brother, okay? Don't be angry anymore. I'd give you my life."

Hearing her son's spineless words, Li Yi was so angry she almost fainted: "Chu Mingxuan, sign your name for me. She's not your sister, Rou'er is."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen not only didn't get angry, but instead smiled.

Chu Xunzhen's eyes flickered slightly, and his voice was deep: "What the Lady of the Marquis says is true. Third Young Master Chu, you should sign your name on the letter severing ties."

Chu Mingxuan looked at Chu Xunzhen and gave a bitter laugh: "You've never forgiven us? Why can't you forgive us? Third Brother has been deceived."

Chu Xunzhen's gaze turned cold, and his voice carried a hint of chill: "Young Master Chu was not deceived by anyone, but by love."

Chu Mingxuan's expression changed drastically, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.

Zhenzhen knew, knew his filthy thoughts, knew that he had fallen for Chu Wanrou.

He's a damned man.

Chu Mingxuan gave a bitter smile, and under Chu Mingyuan's furious gaze, he took the wolf-hair brush and signed his name on the letter severing ties.

Chu Zhanpeng's gaze turned icy cold as he addressed the Chu family members, saying, "Chu Xunzhen—my eldest daughter, Chu Zhanpeng's daughter—is expelled from the Chu family today."

Chu Wanrou's eyes were filled with excitement.

She could barely hide the smile on her face.

It's a done deal that Chu Xunzhen will leave the Chu family.

Even if her name wasn't removed from the family tree, she had signed a severance agreement with everyone in the Chu family, so there was no way she could ever return to the Chu family.

"Wait a minute."

Chu Zhanpeng's gaze turned slightly cold, and the other members of the Chu family also showed fierce expressions.

On the contrary, Liu Xiangning and Lu Ruoying, who were watching, seemed to be deep in thought.

Chu Zhanpeng's expression was solemn and stern as he said coldly, "What, Ninth Princess Consort, are you regretting it? But it's too late for regrets now. The letter severing ties has been signed, and you, Ninth Princess Consort, have nothing to do with any member of my Chu family anymore."

Chu Xunzhen raised an eyebrow, chuckled, and walked up to Chu Zhanpeng, holding a rubbing of the letter severing ties. She said, "Today, I, the Princess Consort, request to leave the Chu family, not be expelled. Lord Chu, I advise you to think carefully before you speak. Don't ruin your future over a trivial matter."

As soon as Chu Xunzhen finished speaking, Chu Zhanpeng looked furious, as if someone had stepped on his tail.

He stared intently at Chu Xunzhen. The three imperial eunuchs behind Chu Xunzhen glared at him menacingly.

Chu Zhanpeng's forehead was covered in cold sweat, but instead of being angry, he laughed: "Fine, fine! I misread it just now. Chu Xunzhen—the legitimate daughter of Chu Zhanpeng of the Ping'an Marquisate—has voluntarily left the clan today and will no longer be a member of the Chu family."

As he spoke, Chu Zhanpeng raised the wolf-hair brush and lightly touched the inkstone.

With just one stroke, the three characters "Chu Xunzhen" can be crossed out.

Everyone stared at Chu Zhanpeng, but Chu Xunzhen didn't urge him.

Li Yi said softly, "Sir, row!"

Chu Zhanpeng's gaze fell on the three characters "Chu Xunzhen" on the family genealogy.

A faint unease crept into his heart.

It was as if some unseen force was stopping him, telling him not to cross out Chu Xunzhen's name.

Chu Zhanpeng held the wolf-hair brush in his right hand, his hand trembling slightly.

With just a flick of his wrist, Chu Xunzhen would no longer be a member of the Chu family.

Chu Zhanpeng doesn't want to sever ties with his family?

Chu Wanrou's gaze turned slightly cold.

Given all this, is it really necessary to stay here?

With tears in her eyes, Chu Wanrou ran over and threw herself at Chu Zhanpeng, crying, "Don't cross out my sister's name! It's my fault! I shouldn't have taken my sister's place! Father, please don't cross out my sister's name!"

Just as Chu Wanrou was about to bump into him, Chu Zhanpeng sidestepped and avoided her.

Chu Wanrou stiffened, realizing she had missed her chance. She had hoped to bump into Chu Zhanpeng and have him make that final stroke.

Seemingly seeing through Chu Wanrou's trick, Chu Zhanpeng's face turned angry. He pointed at Chu Wanrou and coldly shouted, "Get out!"

With tears welling in her eyes, Chu Wanrou ran towards Li Yi and threw herself on her, sobbing softly.

Chu Xunzhen did not urge him, his gaze was extremely calm.

Chu Zhanpeng stared at her, trying to see even a trace of reluctance on her face, but after a long time, Chu Xunzhen still had that calm and indifferent look.

"My lord, if you haven't thought it through yet, then let's discuss it further. This matter is no small thing, and we are unwilling to accept it." The speaker was a distant uncle of Chu Zhanpeng.

"Yes, the Ninth Princess's decision to leave the Chu family is no trivial matter."

"I think we should cancel today's event?"

......

The elders of the Chu family spoke one after another, clearly unwilling for Chu Xunzhen to leave the Chu family.

The dignified Ninth Prince's Consort refuses to be a member of the Chu family. In the future, the Chu family will surely be ridiculed by others.

Chu Xunzhen sneered: "You all wasted my time today, do you think I'm easy to talk to? If you don't remove my name from the Chu family genealogy today, I will truthfully tell the prince that Marquis Chu mistook Chen Lianxin for me, and that he didn't investigate my loss of innocence and ordered my death."

Upon hearing this, Chu Zhanpeng turned deathly pale.

Informing the Prince is tantamount to informing His Majesty.

His Majesty detests hypocrites the most.

If he is so heartless and ungrateful, even if His Majesty intends to promote him, he will probably rescind his order.

Chu Zhanpeng snorted coldly, raised his hand, and ruthlessly crossed out Chu Xunzhen's name, removing it from the family register.

Chu Wanrou lowered her eyes, her body trembling slightly.

If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, she almost burst out laughing.

"As you wish. Chu Xunzhen, from this day forward, you shall have no further connection with anyone in my Ping'an Marquis's mansion."

Chu Xunzhen ordered Chunxi to put away the rubbing of the letter severing ties, and said with a deep gaze, "Lord Chu, no matter whether you gain or lose power in the future, do not bother me again."

With that, Chu Xunzhen turned and left.

Chu Zhanpeng's voice rang out from behind Chu Xunzhen: "If you are ever rejected by the Ninth Prince, don't even think about coming back. This Marquis will never take in an ungrateful person like you."

Chu Xunzhen's steps never faltered.

"My lord, you should thoroughly investigate the people around you. Don't waste decades of your life working for someone else's benefit."

Chu Xunzhen's voice faded into the distance, leaving Chu Zhanpeng stunned.

What did Chu Xunzhen mean by that?

Liu Xiangning followed behind Chu Xunzhen, her eyes filled with admiration.

She truly succeeded; she completely severed ties with the Marquis of Ping'an's mansion.

"Chu Xunzhen, you will regret this. Without the Ping'an Marquis's mansion, you are nothing!" The one who roared was Chu Mingli.

Chu Xunzhen had actually severed ties with their entire family.

How could this happen?

Wasn't she playing hard to get to attract his attention? Didn't she deliberately sever ties with her mother and him, her brother, just to get his attention?

How could she bear to give up her position as the legitimate daughter?

The Chu family members all agreed.

Without the status of the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Ping'an, the prestige of the title "Ninth Prince's Consort" will definitely decrease in the future.

I wonder if she can hold onto her position as a princess?

Chu Xunzhen turned around, a mocking smile playing on her lips: "You'll be the ones who regret it. This princess will only get better and better."

Chu Xunzhen ran towards the gate of the Marquis's mansion, her red gauze dress swaying on the ground, as if welcoming her new life.

Chu Mingyuan stared intently at Chu Xunzhen's retreating figure, clutching his chest, unable to utter a word for a long time.

Chu Mingxuan sat on the ground, stunned, as if he had lost his soul.

Chu Zhanpeng showed no reluctance, and instead ordered his servant to send the eldest and third young masters back.

Chu Tianxiong stood up, his body hunched over, his steps unsteady.

Chu Xunzhen walked briskly, and was about to reach the gate of the mansion when suddenly, a woman's voice rang out from behind the group.

"Lord Chu, what's going on? Why is the Marquis of Ping'an's residence suddenly shrouded in darkness? Has something major happened?"

A familiar voice came from behind him, and Chu Xunzhen paused.

She suddenly turned her head and saw a woman in a black gauze dress in the distance, dressed in a seductive manner.

The Great Saintess?

What is she doing at the Marquis of Ping'an's residence?

Chu Zhanpeng hadn't expected that Daoist Piaomiao would come out in person.

Remembering the white jade Guanyin statue that had been smashed in the small Buddhist shrine, he hurried over to greet it.

"Nothing major happened," Chu Zhanpeng said, shaking his head.

Chu Tianxiong suddenly stopped, clearly wanting to hear what the Taoist priest had to say.

The ethereal Taoist frowned, calculated with his fingers, and then his gaze fell upon the area above the Ping'an Marquis's residence. After scanning the area, he angrily said to Chu Zhanpeng, "My lord, don't try to fool me. Why is the Lucky Star no longer connected to the fate of your Marquis's residence?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xun decided not to leave.

The Great Saintess possesses profound knowledge of Qi and is skilled in human anatomy research and poison techniques.

Chu Xunzhen understood what she meant. She wondered what Chu Zhanpeng and Li Yi would think if they knew that she, Chu Xunzhen, was the real lucky star.

Upon hearing this, Li Yi was stunned, his heart skipped a beat, and he said to the Taoist priest, "Taoist priest, this is my daughter, Chu Wanrou. She is a lucky star, and thankfully she is here safe and sound."

Master Piaomiao stared wide-eyed at Chu Wanrou.

The beauty's glare was captivating. But Chu Zhanpeng had no time to appreciate it, for a ridiculous idea had popped into his head.

He shook his head abruptly, gave a self-deprecating laugh, and looked at the Taoist priest.

"Indeed, she is Rou'er, my beloved daughter, and also the lucky star predicted by the Imperial Advisor."

The ethereal saintess immediately walked over and sized up Chu Wanrou.

Chu Wanrou felt guilty under her gaze and subconsciously stepped back.

The ethereal Taoist priest angrily retorted, "It's not her! Lord Chu, her eyes are lifeless, and her mother is of lowly status. How could she be a lucky star? A lucky star must have both parents alive and of noble birth, and even if not a member of the royal family, must come from a noble or aristocratic family."

Chu Wanrou turned pale with fright and angrily retorted, "You're talking nonsense!"

Li Yi looked puzzled and said, "Taoist Master, are you mistaken? When she was born, the Imperial Preceptor predicted her fate, saying she was a born lucky star."

"Yes, Daoist Master. Take another look." Chu Zhanpeng's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

He subconsciously looked in the direction Chu Xunzhen had left, only to realize that Chu Xunzhen was still there.

At this moment, Daoist Piaomiao also saw Chu Xunzhen in the distance.

Her eyes widened immediately, and she pointed at Chu Xunzhen, saying, "You..."