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

Nangong You was shocked, but he quickly recovered. He raised his arm and blocked Nangong Yue's fist.

However, the next moment, he was punched away by Nangong Yue and flew backward.

"Your Highness!"

Chu Xunzhen looked at Nangong Yue with excitement.

She had just thought she wouldn't be able to wait for Nangong Yue.

"Sister, you've suffered so much. I'm too late."

Nangong Yue took off her cloak and wrapped it around Chu Xunzhen.

Tears of emotion welled up in Chu Xunzhen's eyes as she said, "It's not too late! Your Highness arrived just in time. If it weren't for Your Highness, I'm afraid I would already be..."

As she spoke, Chu Xunzhen threw herself into Nangong Yue's arms and sobbed.

Nangong Yue hugged her and gently patted her back to comfort her.

A fierce rage surged in his eyes.

Nangong You actually dared to touch his sister.

She was his precious older sister. Even the slightest injury to her would cause him heartache for a long time.

Nangong You has now hurt his sister so badly; he deserves to die.

"Ankang! Arrest Nangong You and give him a good beating."

In the courtyard, under the shade of the trees, Gu Changfeng stood there, stunned, watching this scene unfold.

He asked himself, and he never thought he was inferior to Nangong Yue.

He had always thought that Nangong Yue only had such a status because she was born into a better family than him.

He has always believed that he is better than Nangong Yue.

He didn't understand, and he was unwilling to accept it, why, after both of them were reborn, did Chu Xunzhen choose to become a princess and betray him?

Just now, he was scared away by Nangong You.

He closed his eyes, his body trembled, and he could only stand in the shade of the tree, clenching his fists helplessly.

However, when Nangong Yue arrived, he rushed straight in.

Without the slightest hesitation or second thought, he rushed in to save Chu Xunzhen.

Even if he was unwilling to admit it, the fact was that Nangong Yue had actually hit the Third Prince for Chu Xunzhen's sake, and he could only stand aside and be angry, waiting for Nangong You to finish.

Nangong You was tied up.

But he wasn't afraid at all. Instead, he sneered, "Release this prince, or none of you will leave."

Nangong Yue's gaze turned cold and sharp as she ordered An Kang, "Knock him out."

Before Nangong You could say anything more, he suddenly felt dizzy and collapsed to the ground.

It was already late at night when they returned to the Ninth Prince's residence.

After taking the medicine prescribed by the physician, Chu Xunzhen slowly regained her strength.

However, her face remained flushed as she lay on the couch.

Nangong Yue looked at Chu Xunzhen with great worry.

He asked anxiously, "Imperial Physician, does the Princess Consort have a fever?"

The physician placed his hand on Chu Xunzhen's wrist, shook his head, and spoke in an aged voice.

"The princess has won the Springtime Delight award."

Nangong Yue's gaze sharpened.

Spring Joy is a more potent drug than ordinary aphrodisiacs.

Even the Pleasure-Seeking Powder has an antidote, but Springtime Pleasure has no antidote.

The royal physician shook his head and said, "Your Highness, the Princess Consort's condition is critical. Only by harmonizing Yin and Yang can it be alleviated."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yue was filled with dread.

He couldn't imagine how much he would regret and break down if he had arrived later.

Nangong You, coveting another man's wife, set his sights on his own sister.

"Your Highness..."

Chu Xunzhen spoke, her voice tinged with tenderness at the end.

The physician hurriedly withdrew.

"Sister, I'm here."

Nangong Yue bent down to comfort Chu Xunzhen and spoke gently.

His sister is so beautiful, so many people covet her. He must recover his strength as soon as possible.

Otherwise, what happened today will still happen.

"Nangong Yue, please help me! Please?"

Chu Xunzhen frowned, her voice trembling with a hint of tears.

Seeing her sister in such pain, Nangong Yue's magnetic voice rang out: "As you wish, sister."

The bed curtains were drawn.

The candlelight flickered, casting overlapping shadows.

Chu Xunzhen felt as if he were floating on clouds one moment and plummeting into the deepest abyss the next. Swaying and rocking, he was like a small boat on the sea, or like riding the clouds and mist, sometimes soaring high and swooping down, sometimes falling and sinking.

The next day, she regained consciousness and jumped out of bed.

"not good!"

Chu Xunzhen hurriedly got out of bed.

A large hand wrapped around her waist.

"Sister, why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Chu Xunzhen said, "My elder brother is going to join the army today. I want to see him off."

As soon as she finished speaking, Nangong Yue woke up: "I'll go with you, sister, to see my elder brother off."

"it is good."

Chu Xunzhen glanced at Nangong Yue gratefully.

After washing up, the two hurriedly boarded the carriage.

Shili Pavilion.

This is where soldiers gather, and where enlisting soldiers bid farewell to their families.

At this moment, Chen Yunqi, carrying large and small bags, looked at the two elders.

In front of him, Chen Kangnian looked at him as if he could never get enough of looking at him.

Zhang Minlan wiped away her tears repeatedly, telling him to be careful.

"Qi'er, there's some dried meat in the bag. When there's not enough food, you eat some dried meat to fill your stomach. There are also five pairs of insoles in the bag. I've altered these shoes for you, adding thicker soles. That way, your feet won't get tired from walking for long periods."

"I understand, Mother. I will definitely return safely."

Chen Kangnian looked at Chen Yunqi and suddenly hugged him.

"My son is a fine son. Your father is not as good as you. Now that you have gone to the battlefield, do not disgrace the Chen family or Da Ning. Drive those damned Da Qian people back to their homeland."

Chen Kangnian patted Chen Yunqi hard on the back twice before letting go of him.

"Mother, Father, shall I join the ranks?"

As Chen Kangnian spoke, he looked around.

There was a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

Or is it because something really happened?

She really is a princess. Perhaps the prince didn't want her to come and see him off, so that the people wouldn't know that the Ninth Princess has an older brother who is a lowly soldier.

Chen Yunqi thought about it for a long time. Seeing that the time was almost up, he knelt down with a thud and tearfully bid farewell to his parents: "Father and Mother, your son is unfilial. I will definitely come back to serve you in the future."

As he spoke, he kowtowed three times to Chen Kangnian and Zhang Minlan.

Chen Yunqi stood up, carrying his bundle on his back. He had barely turned around when a clamor arose from the crowd.

"Why is the Ninth Prince's carriage here?"

"The Ninth Prince's carriage? Could the person inside be the Princess Consort?"

"Someone the Ninth Prince knows is going to join the army?"

Hearing these comments, Chen Yunqi was stunned.

He turned his head and saw Chu Xunzhen, who was wearing a pale yellow dress, and Ninth Prince Nangong Yue.

"Greetings, Your Highness, Princess."

Chen Yunqi bowed to the two men.

"I've finally arrived. I didn't sleep well last night and almost overslept this morning. It's all my fault."

As soon as Nangong Yue spoke, everyone laughed, dispelling the bitter atmosphere.

Chu Xunzhen walked up to Chen Yunqi and said, "Brother, this is a life-saving sachet that Zhenzhen prepared for you. You must keep it close to your body."

Chen Yunqi looked at the sachet.

The navy blue sachet was carefully embroidered with the three characters "Chen Yunqi" and his favorite bamboo.

"There are healing medicines, hemostatic medicines, painkillers, and some little trinkets I put in the sachet. Brother, you must never leave this sachet with you."

Chen Yunqi clutched the sachet and said solemnly, "Thank you, Zhenzhen. I will definitely keep it with me at all times."

Nangong Yue looked at Chen Yunqi and said, "Brother Yunqi, this protective mirror is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it and I hope you will return safely."

As she spoke, Nangong Yue had Eunuch Ankang hand over the Heart-Protecting Mirror.

Chen Yunqi glanced at the breastplate and was shocked.

This is no ordinary breast protector. I doubt there are many people in the military who can afford to use such a high-quality breast protector.

He looked at Nangong Yue, feeling comforted: "Thank you, brother-in-law."

The word "brother-in-law" filled Nangong Yue with joy.

Compared to the title of prince, the word "brother-in-law" clearly appealed to him more.

Chen Yunqi is about to enter the military camp.

He scanned the crowd one by one. First Chen Kangnian, then Zhang Minlan, then Chu Xunzhen, and finally Nangong Yue.

He clasped his hands together in a fist salute, his voice firm: "Take care!"

Turning around, Chen Yunqi strode into the military camp.

As Chen Yunqi entered the recruit camp, Chu Xunzhen's gaze fell on Chen Kangnian and Zhang Minlan.

"Father, Mother, let's go back. If we run the shop well, we can find a good wife for our eldest brother."

Hearing Chu Xunzhen's words, the two elders both smiled.

Chu Xunzhen followed the two elders back to Chen's Clothing Shop.

She selected several particularly luxurious outfits and had her maids take them back to the palace.

A dark room inside a clothing shop.

Nangong Yue said to Chu Xunzhen, "Sister, I plan to go to the palace to inform Father Emperor about the evil deeds that Nangong You has committed."

"I'll go with you. We'll also visit the Queen Mother while we're there."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yue smiled and said, "Okay."

Chu Xunzhen bid farewell to the two elders and returned to the Prince's Mansion, where she changed into a light purple palace dress.

She wore a white magnolia hairpin and a light purple palace dress embroidered with gardenias, making her look noble and dignified.

The two had barely arrived outside the Imperial Study when they heard a cacophony of wailing and lamentation coming from inside.

As the imperial physicians came and went, both men looked rather grave.

Standing outside the hall, Eunuch Cao saw the Ninth Prince and his wife, his eyes flashed, and he quickly walked over.

"This servant greets the Ninth Prince and the Ninth Princess. His Majesty is furious and urgently summons you two. If you have anything to say, please inform the Prince's residence first."

After speaking softly, Eunuch Cao quickly returned to his post, as if he hadn't said anything to them at all.

Chu Xunzhen understood.

His Majesty is furious and summons the two of them to an audience, and it is likely to be something important. They probably won't be able to leave the palace tonight.

Nangong Yue's expression changed drastically.

He turned around abruptly and asked An Kang to send a message to An Shun outside the palace, telling him to take good care of the palace and wait for them to return.

Seeing that the two had made arrangements, Eunuch Cao bowed slightly and said, "His Majesty, please allow them to enter."

As soon as Chu Xunzhen and Nangong Yue entered the Imperial Study, they saw a person lying on a couch, his whole body wrapped in gauze.

This person was none other than Nangong You.

Chu Xunzhen and Nangong Yue knelt and bowed to the emperor at the same time: "Your subject and daughter-in-law pay their respects to Father Emperor."

The emperor's eyes flashed with anger, and he suddenly turned to Nangong Yue, coldly saying, "My son, why don't you explain why the third prince is injured like this? He is your brother, why did you hurt him?"

The Third Prince, Nangong You, looked timid and lowered his head, saying, "Father, my ninth brother has only just recovered and yet he bullies me like this. I am truly wronged. I beg you, Father, to do justice."