Demoting the Wife to a Concubine? The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Crippled his Entire Family.

When visiting the palace in the afternoon, Shi Qin said that the cousin had been very peaceful for the past five years, and the servants in the palace were very polite to her. Some even thought that the cousin would become the regent sooner or later.

Even if she is not the main concubine, she may still be the side concubine.

But my cousin is very calm, gentle, generous and decent. She never talks arrogantly to her servants, let alone beat or punish her at every turn.

Compared with the new regent, the cousin is like a bodhisattva.

From these few sentences, we can probably judge that many servants in the palace are partial to my cousin.

But to Shen Ning, this is not important.

Gu Yanran walked into the house and sat down in front of the Arhat couch. She looked at the indifferent Shen Ning in silence for a long time and then said: "My cousin is the prince of the Yong Kingdom, a powerful regent. He has a distinguished status and his reputation cannot be tolerated." tainted.”

The fragrant mist rises from the Suanni incense burner, and the air is filled with fragrance.

Shen Ning was leaning on the brocade couch, casually flipping through the military book in her hand. Under the light, her profile was indifferent, showing an alienation that refused to allow anyone to stay thousands of miles away.

"Your reputation has been compromised and you are not worthy of your cousin." Gu Yanran spoke calmly, as if she was reasoning with Shen Ning, "But since you are married to your cousin, you should learn to be more virtuous and tolerant. Some people should enter the palace to greet the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, and behave in a humble and respectful manner, so that they can be a good wife to the regent. "

Shen Ning paused slightly while turning the book.

Although Gu Yanran is an unpleasant woman, she is right. According to common sense, a woman whose reputation is compromised is indeed not worthy of the regent.

It's a pity that the regent doesn't act according to common sense, and the tone of Gu Yanran's words at this time does not sound like his cousin, but more like his old mother.

It's condescending and preachy.

"The more people you offend today, the more people will step on you in the future." Gu Yanran pursed her lips with an expression of compassion for all living beings, "I am doing this for your own good. I hope the princess can understand my good intentions."

Shen Ning raised her eyes slightly, and the corners of her mouth curved with a hint of mockery: "Since it's for my own good, why don't Miss Gu find the bandits who tainted my innocence and seek justice for me?"

Gu Yanran was suffocated, not expecting Shen Ning to make such a tricky request: "How is this possible? I'm just a weak woman with no power..."

"Since you know she is a weak woman, don't interfere with things that a weak woman shouldn't care about, and don't say things that a weak woman shouldn't say." Shen Ning said in a cold voice, "Gu Yanran, I am different from you."

Gu Yanran's expression froze, and then she smiled faintly: "What's the difference? Is it because the princess was raped by bandits, so she has to vent her dissatisfaction on others?"

The atmosphere in the room was tense.

Shi Qin, who was waiting at the side, frowned, obviously feeling that what she said was too much: "My cousin has always regarded herself as gentle and considerate, how could she say such vicious words in front of the princess?"

Gu Yanran's expression froze, and then she defended: "I didn't mean to hurt the princess, but what I said is the truth."

She didn't like Shen Ning and was jealous of Shen Ning, so she spoke unabashedly and wanted to attack her with the ugliest words in the world to make her understand that she was not qualified to be the regent princess at all.

But Shi Qin was from the regent, so she still had some scruples.

Shi Qin wanted to say something more, but Shen Ning raised her hand to stop her, then slowly closed the book and put it aside, then picked up the tea cup on the table.

"There are many powerful people in Shengjing, and all forces check and balance each other. Although my cousin is the regent, my cousin does not have the final say in Yongguo alone." Gu Yanran said, "No matter how prominent a family is, it needs a virtuous person. Only by being a good wife can she protect her children and grandchildren, instead of being like the princess who only knows how to offend people and constantly makes enemies for her cousin. "

Shen Ning took a sip of tea and said calmly: "These words make sense, but why don't you tell your cousin? I told you that I'm not your cousin, and it's useless for you to tell me. "

"I--"

"Your cousin doesn't worry, and I don't worry either, but you worry a lot." There was a hint of sarcasm in Shen Ning's eyes, "Who do you think you are?"

Gu Yanran's face turned red: "You——"

"Not to mention a cousin, even if you are a biological sister, you are not qualified to comment on the affairs between our husband and wife." Shen Ning said coldly, "Do you think I don't dare to treat you the way I treated Mother Wu?"

Gu Yanran clenched the teacup tightly: "Do you dare?"

"Although I never like bullying weak women, if you want to give it a try, I can help you." Shen Ning said indifferently, "I dare to beat Princess Jiahe. Do you think you are more noble than the princess?"

Gu Yanran spoke calmly: "Princess Jiahe is the daughter of the Queen Mother, and Aunt Wu is a member of the Queen Mother. If you treat them rudely, my cousin will protect you, but I am a relative of my cousin——"

"There is no difference." Shen Ning interrupted her self-righteousness, "In my eyes, there is no difference between you and them."

Gu Yanran bit her lip, her expression slightly green.

Shen Ning put down the tea cup and picked up the book again: "Go out."

Gu Yanran stood up, the handkerchief in her hand was squeezed tightly unconsciously, her expression was jealous and contemptuous: "Cousin didn't come to Jinlin Courtyard last night, right?"

Shen Ning remained silent.

"If he really likes you, how could he not come to the new house?" Gu Yanran seemed to have finally found a way to attack her, "Although I don't know the purpose of my cousin marrying you, there is no man in the world who would not come to the new house." He cares about his wife’s innocence, and the fact that he didn’t come last night is the best proof.”

"What do you prove?" A cold and intimidating voice sounded, with a strong sense of oppression, "When will it be your turn to comment on the matter between the king and the princess?"

Gu Yanran's face turned pale, and she turned to look at the imposing man in front of her: "Cousin...cousin."

"You should stay in Yanranju." Ji Yucang looked at her coldly, "What are you doing here?"

"Cousin." Gu Yanran's eyes were red, and there was a bit of grievance in her tone, "I just want to get along well with my cousin. As my cousin's wife, my cousin should be gentle and generous, virtuous and dignified, not like a Like a murderous maniac, this will only bring disaster to the palace..."

Ji Yucang's voice was indifferent: "You mean, a dignified regent's palace will be destroyed in the hands of a woman?"

"I...I didn't mean that..." Gu Yanran shook her head quickly, her voice trembling slightly, "My cousin is in a high position and has strong abilities. The civil and military officials in the court are in awe of my cousin. But the more this is the case, the more the princess should do it. Be knowledgeable and sensible, and earn a good reputation for your cousin, otherwise...otherwise..."

"The wife I have chosen is not your turn to make irresponsible remarks." Ji Yucang's voice suddenly turned cold, "Go back to your Yanran residence and stay there."

Gu Yanran was startled and looked at him in disbelief: "Cousin, my aunt left me alone before her death. Promise her to take good care of me."

"After this period of busy work, I will order someone to choose a suitable husband for you."

After the words fell, Gu Yanran's face turned pale.

"I, I don't want it!" Gu Yanran shook her head uncontrollably, "Cousin, I don't want to get married, I..."

Ji Yucang's expression turned cold, and there seemed to be a cold glow in his eyes.

The air in the room condensed little by little.

Gu Yanran's face froze in shock, her voice was suddenly stuck in her throat, and a chill ran straight down her spine from the soles of her feet.

The handkerchief in her hand was almost shredded. She tried her best to restrain her legs from weakening, and said with a trembling voice: "I want to make my own decision about my marriage."

After saying this, she lowered her head and turned around and walked out.

"I will take the time to accompany you back home the day after tomorrow." Ji Yucang turned to Shen Ning, "You can read a book these two days. If you want to go out for a walk, let Shi Qin and Shi Qi accompany you."

Shen Ning's fingers holding onto the scroll paused slightly, and she slowly raised her eyes: "Go back?"

"Yes." Ji Yucang walked up to her, raised his hand and rubbed her head, "This is the proper etiquette, let them all know that you, the regent princess, are not in vain."

Shen Ning's eyes were slightly stunned: "Why do you always rub my head?"

Ji Yucang laughed: "You are my wife."

Is it the wife who has to do this kind of intimate gesture?

This question flashed through Shen Ning's mind, but she didn't ask any more questions. She just nodded lightly.

"You need to adapt to the palace for a period of time." Ji Yucang said, "I have been busy with affairs in the court recently. I come back late in the evening. Just ask the kitchen to cook whatever you want to eat. Someone will come and tailor the clothes for you. If you use money, you can pay it to the accountant. "There is nothing you can't do in the palace."

Shen Ning was silent for a moment: "As the regent, you should not lack anything."

Ji Yucang hummed: "No shortage."

"Then why are you so kind to me?" Shen Ning was not moved, but simply confused, "I have nothing now and can't give much in return."

Ji Yucang was silent for a moment, but couldn't help but want to rub her head again: "You are my wife, how can you not repay me in return?"

Shen Ning was silent.

"I have summoned several ministers to discuss matters in the study. You go to bed first." After Ji Yucang finished speaking, he added, "If the discussion ends early, I may come over and sleep with you."

Shen was silent for a moment: "The court affairs are the main thing, so it's okay if you don't come."

Ji Yucang's expression paused, and then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "Okay."