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

"Chu Mingyuan, Miss Chu is beautiful, dignified, brave, and resourceful. It's one thing for ordinary people to call her a jinx, but for you, as her own elder brother, to say such things is simply laughable. As for me, the one I truly desire is Miss Chu Xunzhen. If you wish to follow me, you'd better get along well with her."

What Nangong You didn't know was that the Gu worm seed that Granny Hua had left deep between his eyebrows was replaying his words in detail to Granny Hua in the Chrysanthemum Garden.

Chu Mingyuan was about to speak when he saw Nangong You's eyes grow even colder, and he continued, "Besides, even if she is a jinx, it depends on who she brings disaster to."

Chu Zhanpeng looked terrified and hurriedly knelt on the ground, saying, "Your Highness, please calm your anger. My son and Rou'er grew up together since childhood, and our affection is naturally deeper, which is why he behaved so inappropriately. Please punish him, Your Highness."

Nangong You frowned, as if he had thought of something, and then smiled and said, "Never mind. This is your family matter, and I will not interfere."

If Chu Xunzhen were to suffer injustice at home, and he were to stand up for her, wouldn't that make him appear like a savior?

When the time comes, when she is most isolated and helpless, we will take her under our wing.

What Nangong You didn't know was that Chu Xunzhen, whom he was thinking of, was in the Chrysanthemum Garden, listening to Granny Hua relay their conversation.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen raised an eyebrow and scoffed, "Like a weasel paying homage to a chicken, he's up to no good."

As Nangong You prepared to leave, Chu Wanrou stepped forward, her eyes filled with excitement: "Your Highness's recovery has brought me great comfort. Although Senior Brother Changqing is not skilled at removing Gu poison, he is adept at treating patients. I, a disciple of the Tianzong Sect, am skilled at restoring health. When will Your Highness have some free time? I would be willing to share Your Highness's burdens."

As she spoke, Chu Wanrou grasped Nangong You's hand through his sleeve, as if bestowing a blessing.

Chu Wanrou was secretly pleased; she was a lucky star, and no one disliked her touch.

Nangong You's eyes flickered.

If it weren't for the aloof and cold beauty of Chu Xunzhen in front of her, Chu Wanrou would be quite pleasing to the eye.

After seeing the great beauty, the delicate-looking woman in front of him seemed tasteless, like drinking bland soup, utterly unappealing.

Even though he wasn't particularly moved, Nangong You's voice was still gentle: "Thank you, Rou'er. It's getting late, and Father has summoned me urgently, so I must return to the palace. Your sister, Xunzhen, is intelligent and dignified. Remember, Rou'er, spend more time with your sister and learn from her; it will benefit you."

"Yes, Your Highness," Chu Wanrou replied, her eyes lowered, a hint of jealousy flickering within them. She dared not look up, afraid that Nangong You would notice her unusual behavior.

Seeing Nangong You leave, Chu Wanrou, with tears in her eyes, went to Juyuan to find Chu Xunzhen.

"Senior brother, come with me to find Chu Xunzhen. Even if she really has a Gu Sect expert by her side, I don't believe that the other party will always be by her side to protect her. Let's go and get her formation."

At this moment, in the Chrysanthemum Garden.

"Chunxi, have you brought everything?" Chu Xunzhen asked.

Chunxi nodded, a hint of excitement in her eyes, and said, "They've all been brought. Master and Madam will surely be pleased."

"Alright, let's leave the manor now and go see Father and Mother," Chu Xunzhen said excitedly.

The two walked towards the gate of the mansion, but suddenly, the strong Chu Mingxuan blocked their way.

"Chu Mingxuan, what do you want?" Chu Xunzhen asked casually.

Chu Mingxuan frowned, feeling that Chu Xunzhen seemed different from before.

In the past, she would get excited when she saw him, calling him "brother" or "third brother," and even giving him a bunch of useless shoes, mosquito repellent sachets, and amulets. But now, her gaze towards him carries a hint of estrangement.

"Come back with me and explain yourself. Why is there a Gu Sect expert in your courtyard? What is your relationship with that person?"

As Chu Mingxuan spoke, he grabbed Chu Xunzhen's collar and tried to pull her back.

Chu Xunzhen's eyes widened. How could he be so rude?

"Let go, Chu Mingxuan!"

"Let go? Rou'er has been crying. She's worried that you've harmed the Third Prince. If you don't explain who that person is and how they helped the Third Prince get rid of the poison, you won't be leaving this room today." Chu Mingxuan grabbed Chu Xunzhen's collar tightly and dragged her backward.

"Third Young Master, let go of my young lady!" Chunxi rushed over and bit Chu Mingxuan's arm.

"hiss!"

Chu Mingxuan winced in pain, then drew a long whip from behind him and lashed it straight at Chunxi's face.

If the blow hits, Chunxi will surely be disfigured.

At this critical moment, Chu Xunzhen grabbed the long whip with one hand and snatched it away with the other.

"Snapped!"

The long whip landed directly on Chu Mingxuan's body.

"How can you have such amazing skills?" Chu Mingxuan asked in disbelief.

Who is he? He is Po Tian, ​​the protector of the Gu Sect, and the eldest disciple of the Great Saintess of the Gu Sect.

In the past, when he sparred with his fellow disciples, few could snatch the long whip from his hand. But just now, Chu Xunzhen used a clever trick and saw through the weakness in his grip on the whip, and snatched it away from him.

"Clap clap clap!"

His response was a series of whip strikes from Chu Xunzhen.

"Chu Mingxuan, if you like Chu Wanrou, go back and be with her. Don't try to get your attention from me. If you dare to provoke me again, it won't just be a few lashes."

As he spoke, Chu Xunzhen lashed Chu Mingxuan hard with the long whip in his hand.

A clear bloodstain was drawn out by the long whip.

Chu Mingxuan's eyes flashed with a fierce light, looking utterly disheveled and utterly humiliated. He tried to snatch back the whip, but Chu Xunzhen's seemingly ordinary movements completely blocked his path.

"I'm confiscating this whip. You're not worthy of it."

With that, Chu Xunzhen pulled Chunxi along and left.

"You dare?" Chu Mingxuan was about to step forward to pursue him, but he was met with another long whip.

The long whip struck him, its barbs drawing another bloody gash.

"hiss!"

Chu Mingxuan screamed in agony as the barbs tore through his flesh, leaving streaks of blood.

Chu Xunzhen kept his eyes straight ahead and sneered, "The Gu Sect's protector is nothing special?"

"you......."

Chu Mingxuan was so angry that his heart, liver, and lungs ached.

"Third Brother, how are you?"

Before she arrived, her voice preceded hers; Chu Wanrou's voice came from afar.

He jogged over, his expression filled with worry and anxiety.

"Sister, how could you..."

Before she could finish speaking, Chu Xunzhen pushed Chu Mingxuan directly towards Chu Wanrou.

"what!"

Chu Wanrou fell to the ground, and Chu Mingxuan fell on top of her.

A soft touch came from his arm, and Chu Mingxuan clearly heard Chu Wanrou's muffled groan. His eyes reddened, and he instantly stood up and ran away.

"Third Brother..."

Filled with resentment, Chu Wanrou collapsed to the ground, staring at Chu Mingxuan's retreating figure.

Chu Xunzhen scoffed, too lazy to even glance at the two of them again, and pulled Chunxi out of the Ping'an Marquis's residence.

As soon as I stepped outside, I saw the crowd of onlookers, their faces red and necks bulging, shouting, "The young lady is out!"

"They're out! They're really out!"

Seeing the crowd surrounding them, Chunxi was terrified and was about to stand in front of Chu Xunzhen, but the next moment, with a thud, the crowd knelt on the ground.