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

"Ninth Sister-in-law, why did you harm me?" Nangong You's reaction was quick.

He directly dumped a bucket of shit on Chu Xunzhen's head.

The people all gathered around to watch, and even the shopkeeper looked on with a puzzled expression as he stared at his employer.

"Your Highness, this is a talisman. The fact that the talisman is burning means that it protected you from calamity," Chu Xunzhen said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Nangong You's face fell.

But his intuition told him that Chu Xunzhen wouldn't give him a real protective charm.

"It is true that I misunderstood my ninth brother's wife. I wonder if she would grant me a chance to dine with you?"

"Okay." Chu Xunzhen smiled.

Nangong You raised an eyebrow.

Could it be that my luck has finally turned around?

Is Chu Xun really interested in him? Could it be that Nangong Yue, that fool, has been injured for so many years and can no longer satisfy her?

"When, Your Highness?"

"It's almost noon, shall we go to Zuixianlou for lunch?"

Chu Xunzhen said to Nangong You, "Please wait a moment, Your Highness. I have some matters to attend to."

"Okay." Nangong You sat to the side, waiting quietly.

He had originally planned to come and cause trouble for Chu Xunzhen, but since this woman was so sensible, he didn't mind letting her go for now.

Playing with the amulet in his hand, Nangong You left a message for the apprentice of Wanyao Pavilion, asking her to tell Chu Xunzhen that he would go to Zuixianlou first.

Nangong You walked out of the Wanyao Pavilion and handed the talisman to his subordinate, saying, "Go to Baiyun Temple as fast as you can and have the master examine this talisman to see if there are any problems. Whether there are any problems or not, bring the talisman back and report. I will be waiting for you at Zuixianlou."

The subordinate hurriedly left with the amulet.

Chu Xunzhen had no idea that Nangong You had taken the talisman to test it, but even if she did, she wouldn't care.

How could an ordinary person possibly detect the methods of the Holy Maiden of the Gu Sect?

"Chunxi, go back to the Ninth Prince's residence and invite the prince over. Tell him that the Third Prince has invited us to dine."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Chunxi looked at her princess with admiration.

She is currently learning arithmetic from Granny Hua.

She had been exposed to Gu magic, but knew nothing about it.

Moreover, she also had some fear about this aspect.

She has trypophobia and can't stand seeing a bunch of insects in the stove, swaying and fighting, devouring each other.

She prefers knowledge about management and making money.

And Granny Hua was able to teach her very well.

As noon approached, Chu Xunzhen looked at the herbal pills she had made herself and let out a sigh of relief.

She had just stepped out of the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion when she saw Nangong Yue sitting in the rest area, waiting for her.

"Sister, you've worked so hard. I'll help you next time, okay?"

Nangong Yue held her hand and massaged the acupoints on her hand.

As expected of the leader of the Gu Sect, he has an excellent understanding of acupoints on the human body.

Chu Xunzhen suddenly realized that this guy had concealed his identity before, which made her really think that he was a pitiful little thing who needed to be pitied. Who would have thought that he was actually a big bad wolf in sheep's clothing.

"Fine. Your punishment is to make a thousand herbal beads for me. Will you do it or not?"

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yue's eyes crinkled into a smile, and she whispered, "How could I dare disobey my sister? Could it be that my sister is failing and is thinking of exhausting me by making herbs so she can escape my clutches?"

Chu Xunzhen chuckled twice. What on earth is going on in this person's head?

"My third brother has invited us to dine at Zuixianlou Restaurant. Let's go, Your Highness."

"It was my third brother who invited my sister to dinner, not me, right?" Nangong Yue raised the corners of her narrow eyes slightly and smiled faintly.

Chu Xunzhen glanced at Nangong Yue in surprise.

As expected of her man, he's quick-witted.

The two, along with Ankang and Chunxi, arrived at Zuixianlou by carriage.

The Third Prince has already booked a private room.

The moment he saw Chu Xunzhen, a smile appeared in his eyes. However, when he saw Nangong Yue behind Chu Xunzhen, the smile on Nangong You's face froze.

"Isn't this the Ninth Prince?"

Nangong Yue raised an eyebrow and said, "I just visited the Princess Consort at the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion. She said that my Third Brother invited me to dinner, and my Ninth Brother showed up uninvited. I hope my Third Brother isn't unwelcoming?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen's lips curled into a smile.

Nangong Yue's words are truly interesting.

Who could have imagined that the foolish man of that day would now speak and act with such composure?

Unfortunately, the Gu worm still lurked in his mind.

If the Gu worm awakens, it will cause him to go mad.

She needs to find a way to cure Nangong Yue as soon as possible.

After all, keeping the Gu worms dormant indefinitely is not a long-term solution.

Nangong You was furious inside, but he didn't show it on his face.

He poured Nangong Yue a cup of tea and said, "What are you saying, Ninth Prince? Today, Third Prince is hosting, please eat whatever you like."

Chu Xunzhen glanced at Nangong You, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

His eyes were dark, and his once full forehead was now dull and uneven.

Although it's not obvious, it's a far cry from the auspicious look he had before.

Chu Xunzhen didn't understand the art of destiny, but she had discussed it with the Great Saintess.

A person's energy and spirit also reflect their current fortune.

Nangong You's luck is completely different from before.

Chu Xunzhen saw that the two were talking about national affairs and had no interest in listening, so she left early.

I had just stepped down from Zuixianlou when I saw the carriage of the Marquis of Ping'an's residence drive by.

She didn't care and went straight back to the Wanyao Pavilion.

The craftsmen were rebuilding, and she asked Chunxi to distribute the tea and snacks that had been packed back to everyone.

"Excellent! Everyone has worked hard these past few days. From today onwards, Wan Yao Ge will provide food and tea from time to time."

The people who were buying medicine at Wanyao Pavilion were extremely shocked to see this scene.

"My goodness, the benefits at the Myriad Medicines Pavilion are amazing!"

"If I knew medicine, I would also come here to work."

"Come on, you? You should just stick to being a house guard."

......

Just as Chu Xunzhen was about to enter the inner courtyard, he suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"I am your master's biological father. Quickly find the best doctor to treat my wife."

The female doctor apologized to the man, saying, "I'm sorry, Your Excellency, unless it's a life-or-death situation or a patient with a high fever, everyone has to wait in line."

"I'll say it again, I am your master's biological father, and you must immediately send someone to treat my wife."

Chu Zhanpeng's voice grew louder and louder.

The people who came to Wanyao Pavilion to buy medicine all looked over.

Chu Xunzhen paused and walked towards the direction of the noise.

The shopkeeper breathed a sigh of relief when he saw his boss arrive.

Normally, if the owner didn't come to the shop, he would naturally make arrangements for the people from the Marquis of Ping'an's residence first. But since the owner was here today, he dared not set such a precedent again.

Chu Xunzhen had just walked over when Chu Zhanpeng saw her.

"Zhenzhen, look at your mother, she seems to be acting more and more strangely."

Hearing this form of address, Chu Xunzhen felt somewhat helpless and said, "My lord, I have severed all ties with the people of the Ping'an Marquis's mansion. If the Marquis's wife is unwell, we can book a private room first, and the doctor will come to diagnose her as soon as possible."

Chu Zhanpeng's face was grim. He said, "Zhenzhen, please help your father. Mingli has run off with all the money in the house and even pushed his mother to the ground."

As he spoke, Chu Zhanpeng's eyes welled up with tears.

He was wise and brilliant all his life, how could he have given birth to such an ungrateful son?

Chu Xunzhen glanced at the situation inside the sedan chair.

Li Yi's forehead and scalp were covered in blood. Chu Xunzhen immediately said, "Shopkeeper, put it on the books for the Marquis of Ping'an's residence. Saving people is the priority. Arrange a room for the Marquis's wife first."

"Yes, sir."

Two maids from the Marquis's residence helped Li Yi into the inner courtyard and placed her on the bed in the side room.

Chu Xunzhen examined her personally.

"There is an external injury to the back of the head; the top of the head hit a sharp object. The patient has lost consciousness."

Chu Xunzhen took out silver needles and personally performed acupuncture on her.

Chu Zhanpeng watched Chu Xunzhen's every step, so methodical and orderly, and became increasingly shocked.

In the past, he had no regard for Chu Xunzhen, only thinking that she had grown up away from home and was not close to him. Now, seeing that the two merchants had taught her very well.

She is skilled in medicine, and even more so in business.

Now that Chu Xunzhen has become the Ninth Prince's Consort, the thing he hears most often outside is: the Ninth Prince's Consort is a good wife and mother, and an excellent candidate for a daughter-in-law.

On the contrary, Rou'er, whom he valued, was the subject of much effort. He hired a tutor to train her, but she still didn't get it. She did learn music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, but she wasn't particularly amazing. And she never learned what a mistress of the house should know.

Suddenly, Li Yi let out a soft moan and woke up.

"Zhenzhen, is that you? Is it really you? You've come to see your mother?"

Li Yi held Chu Xunzhen's hands tightly, her eyes red and brimming with tears.

"Madam, I have urgent business to attend to. Now that you are awake, please rest well. I will have someone prepare your medicine."

The words "Lady Hou" pierced Li Yi's heart like a sharp blade.

Li Yi wanted to say something, but Chu Zhanpeng grabbed her hand and said, "This is the Wan Yao Ge (Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion). The Ninth Princess still has to treat other patients. Let's not cause trouble. You should rest first."

Upon hearing this, Li Yi suddenly realized and said, "Okay, okay, okay. I won't disturb Zhenzhen."

Chu Xunzhen walked out of the side room with a blank expression.

Chu Zhanpeng chased after her and said, "Thank you so much, Zhenzhen. If it weren't for your help, your mother would probably be in grave danger right now."

"You flatter me, Your Excellency. Once your salary arrives, you can cover the expenses for this place."

Chu Zhanpeng nodded vigorously and said, "Zhenzhen, don't worry. The Marquis's Mansion won't renege on its debt."

Chu Xunzhen nodded and left.

She couldn't be bothered to care about how someone addressed her.

When she cares about someone, she takes every word they say to heart. When she doesn't care about someone, she automatically ignores every word they say.

Chu Xunzhen continued making medicine, and in one afternoon, she made fifty strings of Chinese herbal health-preserving bracelets.

She opened the door and rested for a while. Suddenly, she saw several female doctors carrying a disheveled man with a dirty face and messy hair into the inner room.

"Wait a minute!"

Chu Xunzhen's voice rang out, and upon closer inspection, he realized that the person was none other than Cang Lan, whom he had met once before.

Clad in white, the aloof and supreme Sect Master of the Heavenly Sect, what exactly happened to make him look like this?

That day, she originally wanted to feed him the Gu worm that would cause him to lose his memory, but she couldn't find it anywhere on her body, so she reluctantly gave him a Laughing Gu instead.

Could it be that the combination of two Laughing Gu is too much for Azure to handle?

"Boss, do you know him?"

"I know him. I'll put him in my medicine-making room."

Chu Xunzhen smiled.

She liked enemies who came to her doorstep.

The apprentices carried the person to the bed and left in a hurry.

Chu Xunzhen curled her lips, her right hand holding a silver needle, and thrust it towards Cang Lan's chest.

But just as the needle was inserted, Canglan suddenly opened her eyes.