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"Your Highness!"

Chu Xunzhen exclaimed in surprise, his expression changing drastically.

This reaction is similar to stress.

It was as if this evergreen jade had triggered some unpleasant memories for Nangong Yue, causing her to be stimulated.

Anshun Eunuch suddenly released Chu Mingyuan and addressed the other eunuchs in the inner court.

"Quickly! Take His Highness back to the palace."

After accepting the Changqing Jade on behalf of Nangong Yue, the palace eunuchs hurriedly led Nangong Yue away.

Chu Zhanpeng breathed a sigh of relief, put down his cane, and immediately said to the steward, "Quickly, take Madam away for treatment. And Yuan'er too."

Turning his head, he saw Chu Xunzhen's worried eyes and became furious.

"You unfilial daughter! I just asked you to plead for your mother, and you didn't utter a word. Now, who are you trying to impress by acting all worried about the Ninth Prince?"

Gu Changfeng glanced at Chu Xunzhen, finding it somewhat amusing.

She really was putting on a show for him all the time.

She wanted to make him jealous.

Unfortunately, this tactic was ineffective.

"Xunzhen is worried about His Highness's health because she cares about Father and the Marquis's Mansion. If His Majesty knew that His Highness had been traumatized at the Marquis's Mansion and was mentally unstable, he would probably hold the Marquis's Mansion accountable."

After Chu Xunzhen finished speaking, Gu Changfeng scoffed.

"Chu Xunzhen, stop hiding your true thoughts. Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? Today, I solemnly tell you, I love Rou'er. Even if you use a thousand tricks, I will not marry you." After Gu Changfeng finished speaking, he bowed solemnly to Lord Chu, "I have come uninvited today and have disturbed you, Uncle."

"Not at all, not at all. If it weren't for my nephew, my wife and son would be in grave danger today."

Chu Zhanpeng looked at Gu Changfeng, his eyes filled with lingering fear and gratitude.

Gu Changfeng smiled faintly and said indifferently, "Uncle Chu, you flatter me. Rou'er is my fiancée, the Lady of the Marquis is my elder, and Mingyuan and I are as close as brothers. Since I have the ability, how can I stand idly by?"

After speaking, Gu Changfeng gestured to the servant behind him to bring out a list.

"I came here today to propose marriage. I didn't expect to encounter this matter, so I intervened. I hope Uncle won't blame Changfeng for meddling."

How could Chu Zhanpeng blame Gu Changfeng?

That's evergreen jade.

Not only was the Ninth Prince spared from punishment, but His Majesty was also spared from execution.

As a marquis, he would never be implicated by that foolish woman.

"I'm overjoyed, how could I possibly blame my son-in-law?"

The servant handed the betrothal gift list to the steward.

Gu Changfeng looked at Lord Chu, then glanced tenderly at Chu Wanrou, and said, "This is the betrothal gift list. Please take a look at it first, Lord Chu. There are many affairs in the manor today. My mother will bring the family to present the betrothal gifts on an auspicious day."

"Good," said Lord Chu with satisfaction.

At the same time, he looked at Chu Wanrou with affection. As expected of his precious daughter, she always made him proud.

As for Chu Xunzhen, who was standing next to Chu Wanrou, Chu Zhanpeng automatically ignored him.

Chu Zhanpeng took the betrothal gift list from the butler, glanced at it briefly, and immediately beamed with joy.

"Two sets of pearl-inlaid gold headdresses."

"Eighteen kinds of red gold ornaments"

"Ten exquisite decorative items."

"Six volumes of calligraphy and paintings by famous artists."

"Twenty bolts of shimmering celestial brocade."

"Two sets of fox fur coats for warmth."

"Two shops facing the street."

"Six thousand taels of silver."

Good, good, good. Gu Changfeng is very thoughtful. The Marquis of Chongding's mansion cherishes Rou'er.

"Uncle Chu, Changfeng is in love with Rou'er and wishes to protect her for the rest of his life, ensuring her safety and a peaceful and worry-free life."

Gu Changfeng looked at Chu Wanrou beside him with deep affection and spoke.

Chu Wanrou was stunned, but also genuinely happy.

Since Chu Xunzhen returned, much of the good reputation she had built up has been lost.

After all, it wasn't a matter of bloodline from the Marquis's family, so it wasn't exactly honorable. Now that the heir was treating her so sincerely, it would be a lie to say she wasn't moved.

She was finally going to become the esteemed Crown Princess.

If she were truly the legitimate daughter of a marquis, she could have married even the crown prince. Unfortunately, she was an adopted daughter, so she had to settle for the heir apparent.

Even though she was unwilling, Gu Changfeng had even brought out his family heirloom for her today. How could she not be moved?

She hadn't looked at the long dowry list closely, but she could still catch glimpses of it from a distance.

With the prince showing her such respect, Chu Xunzhen must be crying, right?

Chu Wanrou looked at Chu Xunzhen, only to see that she not only showed no distress, but also seemed to be deep in thought, which made her even angrier.

"Alright. Your uncle trusts you. Nephew, please take Rou'er home first. My wife has caused a great disaster and angered the Ninth Prince. Your uncle still has matters to attend to at home today, so I won't keep you any longer."

"Uncle, please go ahead." Gu Changfeng clasped his hands in a fist salute and watched Chu Zhanpeng leave.

Chu Xunzhen had already returned to Juyuan when Gu Changfeng took out the betrothal gift list.

She has excellent eyesight and spotted the words on the betrothal gift list at a glance.

She couldn't help but feel a little self-deprecating.

In her past life, she pitied Gu Changfeng and knew that the Chongding Marquis's mansion was in a bad situation. She even paid for the betrothal gifts herself.

Back then, after Gu Changfeng got engaged to her, he subtly told her that the Marquis's mansion was in a bad situation.

At that time, the betrothal gifts given to her did not even include jewelry; there were only two scrolls of calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, two ornaments, and not even three bolts of decent silk or satin.

In the end, she used her own savings, as well as the money her adoptive parents had given her over the years, to make up for the money, her jewelry, and her silk.

In this life, he is going to marry Chu Wanrou, and he has given her a generous dowry.

It turns out that it wasn't that the Chongding Marquis's mansion lacked the ability, but rather that in Gu Changfeng's eyes, Chu Xunzhen wasn't worth that much betrothal gift.

In her past life, she truly misplaced her trust.

"Miss, how could Young Master Gu be so unreasonable? Miss Gu and Lady Chongding Marquis have been complaining about their financial difficulties every day, but today's betrothal gifts don't seem like they have no money at all."

Chunxi, with her round face, puffed up in anger.

For the past three years, the young lady has helped the Chongding Marquis's family so much, yet the young master Gu disregards the kindness and breaks off the engagement to marry the second young lady. He is truly an ingrate.

Chu Xunzhen was also somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

For her, the prospect of getting married felt like a distant memory.

But in both this life and the previous one, the Chongding Marquis's mansion should not have had any money in public funds at this time.

Where did Gu Changfeng get the confidence to produce the items on that betrothal gift list?

Granny Hua also spoke up: "Miss, should this old servant go and teach that Young Master Gu a lesson? I guarantee he won't be able to inherit the Marquis's mansion. Let's see how he'll continue to play the role of a man of deep affection and loyalty then?"

Chu Xunzhen chuckled.

"There's no need for that. It's true that the Marquis of Chongding's estate is embezzling public funds. As for Young Master Gu, if he truly has the ability, then it's his skill to propose to Chu Wanrou."

Scumbags and bitches should be locked up.

As Chu Xunzhen finished speaking, a maid who was sweeping the courtyard suddenly came to report: "Young Miss, Young Master Gu requests an audience."

Chu Xunzhen immediately frowned, but did not nod in response. She then saw that Gu Changfeng had already broken into her room without any manners.

Everyone was startled.

Just as Granny Hua was about to scold him for his lack of manners, she saw Gu Changfeng extend his palm to his young mistress and say, "Xunzhen, give me the money. This young master needs your money to marry Wanrou. It will make it easier for you to become a concubine in the manor in the future."