Having transmigrated into a book, who would still want to be a secondary wife?

Chenxiang was stunned. "Miss, could there be a misunderstanding?"

"Look at her outfit! She's wearing the same material as Qin Shuangshuang's servants. If people knew you were my maid, they'd think you were hers!"

Song Ruozhen's eyes were cold. She knew about this when she read the book. The reason why Qin Shuangshuang knew so much about the original owner was that she had already planted someone by her side.

Upon closer reflection, it becomes clear that Perrin was indeed the maid carefully chosen for her by her "good aunt."

Besides, she had carefully examined her body since she transmigrated and found that she was very healthy and had no problems. However, the original owner died just two years after marrying Lin Hou.

I hadn't thought about these things when I was reading the book. I just thought that she was not favored by her husband and was overworked and sick because of the whole Marquis's mansion. Now, thinking about the vicious methods and Pei Lan by her side, I'm afraid that there are some suspicious reasons for her death. It's not that the original owner was weak, but that someone didn't want her to live!

This filthy mess needs to be dealt with as soon as possible!

"Someone, take Peilan to the Liu family!" Song Ruozhen raised her hand and had someone cover Peilan's mouth and send her back.

"Miss, was Pei Lan really bribed by Qin Shuangshuang? Didn't Qin Shuangshuang just return? How could she have bribed Pei Lan?"

Chenxiang's eyes were filled with disbelief, and upon closer thought, he found it even more terrifying. Qin Shuangshuang looked so gentle and weak, yet she possessed such formidable skills.

"Do you think I'm talking nonsense?" Song Ruozhen asked with a light laugh. She knew that Chenxiang was loyal to the original owner, but unfortunately, he did not end up with a good ending. On the contrary, Peilan became Qin Shuangshuang's person and lived a good life.

Chenxiang shook her head, furious. "I knew she was being particularly infuriating today. She kept saying she was helping the Lin family, but I just don't understand. If she's been bribed by Qin Shuangshuang, shouldn't she be trying to prevent Miss from marrying into the family?"

Why are they suddenly so anxious now that I'm not marrying into their family?

"Because they can't bear to part with our Song family's money. You've seen the situation at the Lin family's residence today; there's no money in the accounts at all. Although Qin Shuangshuang is a girl from the Qin family, Madam Qin is a second wife, so she's not highly regarded in the family."

Now that she has married Marquis Lin, her dowry must be meager. Lin Zhiyue even declared in front of all the officials that he was wholeheartedly devoted to serving the court and refused to accept the gold and silver treasures bestowed by the emperor, thus earning a reputation for being incorruptible.

Having a good reputation is certainly nice, but making a living naturally requires money everywhere, so they set their sights on me, assuming I could only suffer in silence.

As Song Ruozhen revealed the truth, Chenxiang felt her scalp tingle. "Miss, it's a good thing you didn't marry into that family. Marquis Lin is utterly ruthless! He's so shameless, and his attitude was so arrogant today. Does such a person deserve to become a new noble in the court?"

"Don't worry, I'm not married yet, am I?" Song Ruozhen patted Chenxiang and said with a faint smile.

“Miss, Peilan has done such a treacherous and ungrateful thing. Wouldn’t it be too good for her to just send her off to get married?” Chenxiang couldn’t swallow this insult. They had grown up with their mistress since they were little. How could they betray their mistress for a little money?

"Since she has already been bribed, even if we beat her up and sell her off, she will be bought back by the Liu family or Qin Shuangshuang. Then, if people add fuel to the fire and smear her, it will only confirm my reputation for being jealous and mean."

These are turbulent times at home, with many eyes watching. It would be better to send her back to the Liu family. The lady of the Liu household is not an easy person to deal with; we don't even need to lift a finger, she'll have plenty of trouble!"

A cold glint flashed in Song Ruozhen's eyes. Her aunt had specially sent Peilan to her side, and now she was sending her back unharmed!

Moreover, there's something interesting about the Liu family's steward. Others might not know, but she knew that the reason he became the Liu family's steward at such a young age wasn't because of his outstanding abilities, but because there was a secret behind it.

Their aunt had been targeting them one after another, and she had played a significant role in the tragedy that befell the original owner's family. Now, she was here to make them pay for what they had done!

"Oh, right, pack up her things, and send them over together with my gift!"

"Remember, when you hand this to Perrin, do not open it."

Chenxiang was curious about what was inside, but upon hearing her young mistress's words, she quickly abandoned the idea. She felt that her young mistress looked extremely serious and dared not act rashly.

It was clearly the same young lady she knew, but for some reason, she felt like a completely different person today. In the past, Pei Lan had done many wrong things, and she had tried to persuade the young lady several times because she couldn't stand it anymore. However, the young lady never held it against her because of her aunt, and over time, she stopped mentioning it.

Today's events... were quite enjoyable!

The next day, Song Ruozhen got up very early, intending to go find Master Yunshui to settle accounts first, but unexpectedly someone else got up even earlier.

“Sister, I heard about what happened yesterday. Look how far this has gone. It’s spread throughout the entire capital. Although it’s not appropriate for Marquis Lin to marry the Qin family’s daughter at the same time, it’s really too outrageous for Ruozhen to break off the engagement right in front of the Marquis’s mansion. Where does that leave the Marquis’s face?”

Nowadays, everyone is saying that Ruozhen is jealous and intolerant, and what will happen after she ruins her reputation?

Liu Feiyan looked worried and earnestly advised, "I heard that Madam Lin and the Marquis came to apologize together yesterday. You have been getting along very well for the past two years, why make things unpleasant over such a small matter?"

Lin Hou, a son-in-law of such high status, is the envy of countless families. Ruozhen, on the contrary, has handed over this immense wealth and honor. Isn't that foolish?

“Sister, let’s not talk about this anymore. Marquis Lin already has someone he loves. Even if Zhen’er marries him, she won’t be valued. Since things have already come to this, let’s just call off the engagement.”

Liu Ruyan waved her hand. She had been unable to sleep all night, thinking about it all night. She did not regret ruining the marriage, but she felt resentful for Zhen'er.

Two years were wasted because of Lin Hou, and the best years of her life were wasted. It's also her fault as a mother for misjudging the situation and thinking that the Lin Hou family was a good place to settle down.

Seeing that Liu Ruyan remained unmoved, Liu Feiyan was surprised. "Sister, what's wrong with you? I'm only doing this for Ruozhen's own good. What will she do if she misses out on this marriage?"

It's understandable that she's young and confused, but you can't be confused; you have to think about her carefully.

“Aunt, there’s no need for you to waste your breath. I will not marry into the Marquis’s family,” Song Ruozhen said coldly as she walked over.

Upon seeing Song Ruozhen, Liu Feiyan immediately showed a friendly demeanor. "Ruozhen, you've come at the right time. Your aunt is truly thinking of you. A girl will eventually get married. For the past two years, you've been managing the Marquis's mansion, and everyone has recognized you as the Lady of the Marquis of Lin. Now that the engagement is over, I'm afraid no one will want you."

"Why not just swallow your anger and bear it? With Old Madam Lin backing you up, you can still live with dignity, can't you?"