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

The mother publicly criticized him.

Even though Chu Xunzhen only returned for three years, he was still the subject of much discussion.

Without needing to listen closely to what the people around her were saying, Chu Xunzhen knew that they were talking about her behind her back.

"Sister, please, beg for Mother's life. You surely don't want Mother to be punished, right?" Chu Wanrou sobbed, tears streaming down her face.

Her pitiful appearance made it seem as if Chu Xunzhen was a cold-blooded person who would rather her own mother be punished than agree to Chu Xunzhen's request.

"Wait a minute."

Suddenly, Nangong Yue's childish voice rang out.

A glimmer of hope shone in Li Yi's eyes.

Is the Ninth Prince going to exempt her from the punishment of being flogged?

Her Rou'er is so beautiful and outstanding, what man could bear to make her heartbroken?

As expected of her Rou'er, she truly brings her honor.

She truly is her good daughter; she's far better than Chu Xunzhen.

Chu Zhanpeng was also somewhat surprised.

Rou'er, this daughter, truly is a lucky star.

Could it be that she changed His Highness's mind with just a few words?

She truly deserves to be his most beloved daughter.

Chu Zhanpeng held a long staff, his face cold and expressionless.

He smiled obsequiously at the Ninth Prince: "What are your orders, Your Highness? I will do my utmost to fulfill them for you."

The Ninth Prince is mentally challenged, but the eunuchs behind him are the Emperor's spies.

Even if he looked down on the person in front of him, he still had to force a smile.

"Place a chair in front of this hall."

The Ninth Prince's words elicited strange expressions from everyone.

But when people thought that the second young lady was a famous lucky star in the capital, they were no longer surprised.

You know, when the second daughter walks down the street, many people want to get close and share in her good fortune.

It's normal for the Ninth Prince to want the Second Miss to sit in front of him.

Sixteen years ago, the Imperial Advisor personally predicted the fate of the Second Daughter: "A lucky star has descended upon the world, bringing abundant blessings."

Those who were on good terms with her all benefited from her good fortune.

People who were originally seriously injured recovered very quickly after eating the porridge she gave them.

People who were originally dull-witted suddenly became quick-witted when they were near her.

There are even rumors that those who have lived with her for a long time will benefit from her good fortune, achieve great success, and enjoy a smooth and happy life.

If it weren't for the current emperor paving the way for his sons, they would probably have made an exception and allowed them to enter the palace as concubines because of this claim.

Rumor has it that the Crown Prince had previously planned to marry the Second Miss, but after the incident involving the real and fake Miss came to light, Chu Wanrou became an adopted daughter, and the matter was dropped.

Chu Wanrou's fair face was flushed. Her flawless hands gripped the handkerchief tightly.

The Ninth Prince thinks so highly of her, even setting up a seat for her. Chu Xunzhen must be very angry, right?

Ha ha.

Want to fight her?

For the past three years, Chu Xunzhen has never been able to defeat her. Even though she hasn't been bothering Prince Gu these past few days, she might be using this as a pretext to keep him hanging, while actually trying every possible way to take him away.

"Lord Chu, please have your daughter sit down, cough cough..."

As Nangong Yue spoke, she seemed to choke and coughed repeatedly.

He frowned, his large left hand pressed against his chest, as if coughing had aggravated the injury on his back.

Chu Zhanpeng immediately gave Chu Wanrou a look, signaling her to come over.

As for Chu Xunzhen, he didn't want to see her.

"Thank you for the seat, Your Highness. I am deeply grateful. I wish Your Highness good health and a speedy recovery."

Chu Wanrou sat gracefully in front of Nangong Yue and softly offered her blessings.

Her blessing was priceless. After all, she was a renowned lucky charm in the capital.

Thinking that Chu Xunzhen was truly annoying, yet she was able to gain favor in front of the Ninth Prince, she couldn't help but smile smugly.

Nangong Yue's face was pale.

But the itching in his throat kept him coughing.

Swish!

A silver needle was held in the hand of Physician Li and inserted into an acupoint on Nangong Yue's chest.

"call!"

Instantly, the itching in Nangong Yue's throat disappeared, and she breathed a sigh of relief and stopped coughing.

Immediately, he looked coldly at Chu Wanrou in front of him.

"Who gave you permission to sit here?"

Although Nangong Yue's voice carried a hint of childishness, the dissatisfaction in her tone was clearly heard by everyone.

"Your Highness, didn't you tell my daughter to sit down?"

Chu Zhanpeng asked, inwardly cursing that Nangong Yue was really difficult to please.

Sometimes he's crazy, sometimes he's childish, he changes his tune all the time, making him hard to handle.

Nangong Yue scoffed.

Chu Xunzhen wasn't sure if she had seen it wrong, but she seemed to see a fleeting sneer in his eyes.

"This prince invites Lord Chu's daughter to sit down."

As Nangong Yue spoke, she clutched her chest again, her brows furrowing, clearly indicating that her wound had been aggravated.

Chu Zhanpeng was even more puzzled.

Chu Mingyuan, Li Yi, and the others were even more confused.

Chu Zhanpeng glanced at Chu Xunzhen, who was standing not far away, and his eyes flickered.

Although Your Highness helped Chu Xunzhen before, now that you are injured, you will definitely need to get close to Fuxing if you want to recover quickly.

Your Highness is definitely not referring to Chu Xunzhen; Your Highness must be satisfied with Rou'er.

Even if Your Highness truly liked Chu Xunzhen before, how could she, being so cold and unfilial, have caught Your Highness's eye?

Chu Zhanpeng spoke up: "Your Highness, Rou'er is a blessed person, and she is my most beloved daughter. Since Your Highness is unwell, Rou'er can bring you good fortune."

Chu Wanrou's eyes were full of longing. Her selfless and gentle yet independent and strong appearance made people turn their heads.

"How dare you!"

Nangong Yue snorted coldly, her beautiful eyes filled with anger.

His tone was devoid of any childishness, but rather like that of a lone wolf awakening: "I, the prince, am a dragon's son, blessed with great fortune. Lord Marquis Chu, I remember that there is only one legitimate daughter of the Chu family in the Marquis's genealogy. You are allowing an imposter to sit in the seat prepared for me; are you trying to disgust me?"

At this point, everyone realized what had happened.

The stool that the Ninth Prince ordered to be brought over was for Chu Xunzhen to sit on.

"Someone, throw the stool and the man down here. Bring a new stool." Nangong Yue sneered, extremely dissatisfied, looking at Chu Zhanpeng as if he were a fool.

Chu Wanrou's face turned pale and then flushed.

She is a daughter of a marquis.

Why should you suffer such injustice?

Chu Mingyuan couldn't stand it anymore.

Even though the person in front of him was the Ninth Prince of the current dynasty, he still stepped forward.

"Your Highness, Rou'er is merely kind-hearted and wants to bestow some blessings upon you. Why must you hurt an innocent woman like this?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Xunzhen chuckled.

His Highness the Ninth Prince may be childish, but how can one offend the majesty of the royal family?

The most fortunate people are none other than royalty.

Why would His Highness need Chu Wanrou's good fortune?

"Shut up, Yuan'er!"

Chu Zhanpeng roared angrily.

The mistake of choosing the wrong person had already caused a laughing stock, but the eldest son's words put the Marquis's mansion in utter jeopardy.

Chu Mingyuan was unwilling to give up and continued, "Your Highness, Father is mistaken. He thought you invited Sister Rou'er, but how innocent is Sister Rou'er? Although she is my adopted sister, in the eyes of everyone in our Marquis's mansion, she is our true sister, while Chu Xunzhen is nothing more than a village girl who returned from a dilapidated village. Please, Your Highness, reconsider and do not be deceived by such a scheming person. If Sister Rou'er is not worthy to sit here, then Chu Xunzhen is even less worthy!"