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

As soon as Zhou Qing finished speaking, Gu Changfeng and the others' expressions changed drastically.

"I refuse to accept this." Lady Lu Ruoying of the Chongding Marquis's Mansion had a ferocious look in her eyes, her previous composure completely gone.

Gu Songrong immediately knelt on the ground, at a loss for what to do.

On the contrary, Gu Changfeng stared at Chu Xunzhen in disbelief.

Isn't it just the position of a principal wife?

"Chu Xunzhen, is it really necessary for you to go to such lengths for the position of a principal wife?" Chu Mingli roared.

The thought of being publicly flogged in a moment made him wish Chu Xunzhen were dead.

Chu Wanrou stood there, stunned.

Her wedding was postponed.

Her expression was dazed, and she could barely maintain her usual smiling facade. In her heart, she roared: Chu Xunzhen, you did this on purpose, you deliberately postponed my wedding.

"Is this what you wanted?" Gu Changfeng took a deep breath, mindful of being under the watchful eyes of everyone, and could only stare intently at Chu Xunzhen as he asked.

Chu Xunzhen laughed: "No! This is not what I want."

Gu Changfeng breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew it; Chu Xunzhen wouldn't be so cruel to him.

See? All she did was scheme to postpone his and Rou'er's wedding.

Chu Xunzhen still loved him for the sake of being his legal wife.

But this matter is over now.

He waited for Rou'er his whole life, and now they can finally be together.

"Chu Xunzhen, if you still want to be my person, then drop the lawsuit. And return the replaced betrothal gifts. I will forgive you," Gu Changfeng said.

Chu Xunzhen found it amusing. Even at this moment, Gu Changfeng still believed that she had switched the betrothal gifts.

"Gu Changfeng, I told you, this isn't what I want. As for what I want, you'll soon find out." Chu Xunzhen smiled deeply.

Looking at her deep smile, Gu Changfeng felt uneasy, as if something bad was about to happen.

Lu Ruoying rushed over, raised her hand, and was about to strike Chu Xunzhen's face with a sharp palm.

"Madam, please don't get agitated. I still have something to say to Lord Zhou." With a precise grasp of Lu Ruoying's wrist, Chu Xunzhen flicked her wrist, causing Lu Ruoying to stumble back three steps.

What a disgrace!

Although the Chongding Marquis's mansion no longer possessed any significant historical foundation, it was still known for its integrity and uprightness.

Today, Chu Xunzhen has ruined the century-old reputation of the Marquis of Chongding's mansion.

Zhou Qing asked, puzzled, "Miss Chu, what other grievances do you have?"

"Xunzhen has a question. According to the laws of our dynasty, if a betrothal gift is used in this way to deceive others, the person's rank should be reduced by one level. Lord Zhou, have you forgotten?"

As Chu Xunzhen finished speaking, everyone was stunned.

So Chu Xunzhen actually thought the punishment just now was too lenient and not harsh enough?

"Chu Xunzhen, what exactly do you want to do?" Gu Changfeng roared.

He is the heir of the Marquis of Chongding. If the Marquis is demoted, wouldn't he become the Earl of Chongding?

If this matter really comes to fruition, then their Chongding Marquis's mansion will become a joke.

"Your Excellency is old and once shielded the late Emperor from poisoned wine, which resulted in the paralysis of your legs. I have no authority to demote Your Excellency's title," Zhou Qing said helplessly.

Suddenly, Nangong Yue's voice rang out from below Zhou Qing: "Add it."

"The law cannot be abolished. As the saying goes, even the emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people. Lord Zhou, this punishment should also be added." Although Nangong Yue's voice was still young, it was decisive.

"No, no! This is all a misunderstanding," Lu Ruoying said anxiously.

The punishment just now was only to pay silver and lose some useless servants and maids. But if they can't even keep the title of Marquis, how can the Marquis of Chongding have any face to stand in the capital?

"Quiet."

Anshun's father-in-law's high-pitched voice suddenly rang out.

His sharp gaze swept across the surroundings, and he said coldly, "His Highness's decree must be followed according to the law."

After speaking, he walked to Nangong Yue's side, lowered his head, and exchanged a few words with Nangong Yue, who was sitting there, before looking at Gu Changfeng.

For some reason, Gu Changfeng suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, feeling as if something ominous was about to happen.

"His Highness has decreed that Gu Changfeng, the heir apparent of the Chongding Marquis's residence, has proposed to Chu Wanrou, the second daughter of the Ping'an Marquis's residence, using such gifts as a pretext for marriage. His behavior is appalling. Considering that the Chongding Marquis once tested poison for His Majesty and is now unable to walk properly, the title of Chongding Marquis is hereby retained, but Gu Changfeng is stripped of his title as heir apparent. The Chongding Marquis shall select another member of the Gu family to be his heir at a later date."

"No! I refuse to accept this!" Lu Ruoying stared intently at the Ninth Prince and roared, "Your Highness, how could you act in this way? Does His Majesty even know about it? I will certainly report this to His Majesty."

"Whatever you want." Nangong Yue yawned and winked slightly at Chu Xunzhen.

He will protect his sister.

Anyone who dares to harm his sister will have their entire family wiped out.

The alluring beauty mark under the setting sun shone brightly. Chu Xunzhen looked at Nangong Yue, her heart pounding.

The Ninth Prince was standing up for her.

Chu Xunzhen was deeply moved. Her parents despised her, considering her a jinx. Her eldest brother hated her, her second brother used her, her third brother avoided her, and her husband from her past life humiliated her. Even her grandfather, standing on the side of family righteousness, urged her to keep quiet and live in harmony. But only Nangong Yue—this Ninth Prince who appeared foolish and naive to outsiders—would stand up for her like this.

"Chu Xunzhen, tell me now, you did it all. If you don't admit it, I will lose my position as heir today."

Gu Changfeng felt a sense of panic, as if something was slipping out of his control.

Why is this happening?

In her past life, at this time of year, the Chongding Marquis's residence was already decorated with lanterns and streamers, preparing to welcome the Crown Prince's bride. Meanwhile, Chu Xunzhen was peacefully awaiting her marriage at the Ping'an Marquis's residence, even worrying that he didn't have enough money. She not only subsidized his finances but also made shoes for him by hand and sent his entire family nourishing tonics to strengthen their bodies.

She even made a comfortable bed for the neglected yellow dog in the Marquis of Chongding's mansion.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen suddenly laughed, bending over with laughter: "Your Highness, I already said I was dissatisfied. Now, the fact that you have been stripped of your title as Your Highness is exactly what I'm satisfied with."

boom!

Gu Changfeng felt as if the blood in his body was flowing backward.

She really wanted him to lose his position as heir apparent.

"If my brother isn't the heir apparent, then you're not his woman. What good will that do you?" Gu Songrong snapped out of her daze and roared angrily.

Her elder brother is the crown prince, which is also beneficial to her marriage.

Why? Why is Chu Xun really being so stingy?

"A woman from the countryside is a woman from the countryside. Just because Changfeng didn't give you the position of his principal wife, you've made such a fuss. With trouble like you, which family in the capital would want you, Chu Xunzhen? You disrespected your birth mother, not only taking away her power to manage the household, but also causing my son Changfeng to lose his position as heir. Even if a woman like you were to become my son Changfeng's concubine, I would absolutely not agree to it."

Granny Hua's large frame suddenly blocked Chu Xunzhen's path, and she sneered, "Madam of the Chongding Marquis's Mansion, you have quite the airs. Your son is no longer the heir apparent. Do you still consider him a prized possession? Your Chongding Marquis's Mansion's betrothal gifts were of inferior quality; that's fraud. Anyone who marries your son will be incredibly unlucky."

Chu Xunzhen gave Granny Hua an approving look.

Well said.

After hearing this, any woman in the capital who wants to marry into the Chongding Marquis's household will probably have to think twice.

Looking at the incredulous Gu Changfeng, Chu Xunzhen kindly reminded him, "Young Master Gu, oh, no, I mean, I, Chu Xunzhen, never lie. Why have you lost your position as heir apparent today? You should ask your dear mother why she didn't prepare the betrothal gifts properly."

Upon hearing this, Gu Changfeng's gaze fell on Lu Ruoying.

Lu Ruoying froze, suddenly meeting Gu Changfeng's gaze, and felt a chill run down her spine.

Is Changfeng suspicious of her?