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

Everyone looked in the direction from which the sound came.

Then they saw the Ninth Prince, dressed in a light blue robe, running over happily, looking at Chu Xunzhen with a joyful expression.

"I'm going to marry a beautiful older woman."

The Ninth Prince's voice was still somewhat childish as he chuckled.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Ninth Prince." Everyone was shocked.

Wasn't this person already taken back by the palace eunuchs?

So they're back again? And the gatekeeper didn't announce their return. Could it be that they were just watching this farce from inside the mansion?

Although he knew that the Ninth Prince was mentally challenged, the thought that the eunuchs monitoring him might be the Emperor's spies sent a chill down Lord Chu's spine.

"Let bygones be bygones. First, prepare for Rou'er and Changfeng's wedding. As for Xunzhen, confine her to the courtyard and have her copy 'Women's Virtues' ten times." Lord Chu paused, then asked the Ninth Prince, "What are your orders, Your Highness?"

Now, Prime Minister Chu just wants this Ninth Prince to leave as soon as possible.

Otherwise, the internal strife in the Marquis's mansion would reach the imperial court.

"Why is Lord Chu punishing this pretty lady? Aren't you her biological father? She fell into the water, so pitiful, so cold, why don't you call a doctor for her and treat her illness, instead of punishing her by making her copy books?"

The Ninth Prince's eyes were blank as he posed a soul-searching question.

Everyone: "..."

Prime Minister Chu patiently replied, "This rebellious daughter grew up in the countryside and is very healthy. How could she fall ill so easily? As the elder sister, she has behaved improperly and disobeyed her elders because of the marriage agreement. She should be punished by copying the text."

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Prince showed a look of sudden realization.

"I see. But I don't want her to be punished. I want to take her home."

Prime Minister Chu immediately laughed and said, "Since His Highness has spoken, I will spare this rebellious woman today."

Li Yi glanced at Chu Xunzhen, somewhat unwilling, and wanted to speak, but was glared at by Lord Chu.

"Your Highness, His Majesty has issued an urgent decree. Shall we go back to find His Majesty first?" An Kang, the eunuch who was following the Ninth Prince, coaxed him.

"Then let's go back together, beautiful sister." The Ninth Prince glanced at Chu Xunzhen and said excitedly.

The palace eunuch An Kang, his forehead covered in cold sweat, said, "Your Highness, if you want Miss Chu to go back with you, you must first inform His Majesty."

"Alright then." The Ninth Prince said with some regret, turning to Chu Xunzhen, "Sister, wait for me."

The Ninth Prince and his entourage departed.

Prime Minister Chu watched him leave, but when he turned around, he found that Chu Xunzhen was already gone.

This is outrageous! It's truly outrageous!

"That rebellious daughter! Guards! Confine her to the courtyard and forbid her from leaving even a step."

Chrysanthemum Garden.

In the dilapidated courtyard, Chunxi looked at the red marks on Chu Xunzhen's neck and sobbed.

"Miss, how could the young master be so unreasonable? How could he treat you like this?"

Chu Xunzhen gently stroked the red marks on her neck.

Chu Mingyuan doesn't treat her like a younger sister, and she won't regard him as an older brother.

Pinching her? Tonight, she'll get her revenge.

"I'm fine."

Chu Xunzhen gently patted Chunxi's hand to comfort her.

In her past life, Chunxi protected her, and to prevent her from being framed by Chu Wanrou, she was beaten to death. In this life, she is fortunate enough to return, and she is determined to give this loyal servant a happy future.

"Does it hurt, Miss?" Chunxi asked cautiously, applying ointment to the red and swollen area on Chu Xunzhen's neck.

A burning pain came from the red and swollen area.

"I'm fine, where's Chunyi?" Chu Xunzhen asked, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Sister Chunyi has disappeared. I haven't seen her all day."

"Oh?"

Chunyi and Chunxi were both her maids, whom she brought from her adoptive parents' home.

In her past life, it was Chunyi who told her that her elder brother, Chu Mingyuan, had invited her to the lotus pond, which is why she went there and was pushed into the water by Chu Wanrou.

In this life, she was not reborn, but she believed Chunyi's words and went to the lotus pond to keep her appointment.

In her past life, she was rescued by Gu Changfeng after falling into the water, and the two became intimate. This led to much gossip about her indiscretion. In addition, Chu Wanrou and Chu Mingyuan constantly made things difficult for her, and her parents verbally abused and punished her. The day after she fell into the water, she developed a sudden illness.

Having been reborn, she was clear-headed and had already concluded that Chunyi had long been won over by Chu Wanrou.

"Go to Chu Mingyuan's courtyard and bring her here by kidnapping."

In her previous life, after that day in spring, she was transferred to serve in Chu Mingyuan's courtyard.

She had asked Chunyi if she wanted to come back, but Chunyi refused, saying she would put in a good word for her so that the young master would not misunderstand her anymore.

She also said that in order to put Chu Mingyuan at ease, she would take away the contract of indenture and hand it over to the eldest young master.

Chu Xunzhen was very moved at the time, thinking that she was so loyal, and he really gave her the indenture.

In less than half a year, Chunyi became Chu Mingyuan's concubine.

"Take Granny Hua with you."

"Yes, Miss," Chunxi replied. She was puzzled, but seeing her mistress's expression, she couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine.

Could it be that Chunyi has betrayed Miss?

Less than fifteen minutes later, a beautiful woman with a slender figure was brought in by two men.

"I'm innocent, Miss. Chunxi and the old nanny tied me up without a word. What did I do wrong? Today, I noticed that the young master hadn't gone to the lotus pond, so I planned to go to his courtyard to look for him, but he was always busy. Later, seeing how attentive I was, he let me serve in his courtyard. Miss, as long as I serve in the young master's courtyard and speak up for you when the opportunity arises, there will definitely be no more estrangement between you two in the future."

"Oh?" Chu Xunzhen said with a half-smile, "Then I should thank you?"

"Chunyi dares not. Chunyi feels sorry for Miss. Miss has been studying day and night to cure Young Master's voice. Young Master doesn't appreciate it. Chunyi is willing to do anything for Miss, even die for her, to make Young Master understand how good Miss is."

Chu Xunzhen coldly observed the spring scenery.

In her past life, she was foolish enough to actually believe the maid's lies.

Maintaining their sibling relationship is a pretense; what he really wants is to become a young master.

"Really? I think you've fallen for the young master, haven't you? You want to become his woman?"

Chu Xunzhen coldly observed Chunyi, his gaze carrying a chilling, intimidating power.

Spring's arrival terrified them, leaving them pale as death.

She had never seen this side of Chu Xunzhen before.

In her eyes, Chu Xunzhen had always been weak and easily bullied, a foolish person who craved useless kinship.

But today, she felt as if the young lady in front of her was a completely different person; her terrifying aura made her tremble involuntarily.

This is the aura of someone who has long held a high position.

The young lady's imposing aura was even more terrifying than the Marquis's naturally dignified presence.

"This servant wouldn't dare, Miss, please understand. This servant is utterly loyal to you. This servant has no designs on the eldest young master whatsoever. Miss, please understand. This servant only wants to help you. This servant sees how much you've suffered. You've been back for three years, and you've devoted yourself entirely to pleasing the eldest, second, and third young masters. You've even sacrificed a great deal for the Marquis's wife. This servant feels sorry for you and wants to do my bit to help you."

As Chunyi spoke, tears streamed down her face.

Chunxi, who was standing to the side, seemed to be touched by his words, and her eyes also reddened.