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

The Empress was secretly surprised, "I didn't expect Zhen'er to know so much. This is the first time I've heard of such a thing."

"The child is still young now, but we'll be able to tell when he grows up."

Looking at her three children, Song Ruozhen's eyes were filled with tenderness. She now truly understood what it meant to be overflowing with maternal love.

Holding my child every day makes me feel more peaceful and gentle, and even my eyebrows and eyes seem to have changed when I look in the mirror.

"Your grandmother is always talking about it, hoping that you will recover and take the child to see her."

The Empress recalled that the Empress Dowager had specifically asked about this matter a few days ago, and even wanted to visit Zhen'er at the Crown Prince's residence, but the Emperor stopped her.

After all, the Empress Dowager's health was not good before, and it only improved after recuperation.

Leaving the palace so rashly could lead to trouble if something goes wrong.

Thinking of how kind her grandmother had always been to her, Song Ruozhen smiled and said, "We'll go visit her grandmother later."

The Empress nodded in satisfaction and patted Song Ruozhen's hand, "You gave birth to three children for Junting, which is a great achievement. You've worked so hard."

Your father said he will definitely reward you handsomely. When he arrives later, just tell him what you want; don't be shy.

Chu Junting raised an eyebrow. "Then we must make the most of this opportunity."

Song Ruozhen couldn't help but chuckle. Just as she was about to speak, she heard the Emperor's familiar voice coming from outside.

"I was wondering why I was sneezing out of nowhere; it turns out someone was plotting against me behind my back."

The emperor smiled broadly, showing no displeasure at being tricked, only joy.

The Empress couldn't help but laugh: "Your Majesty, it's not that I'm plotting against you. Didn't you say before that Zhen'er had made a great contribution this time and would be rewarded handsomely? You can't go back on your word."

"I will not go back on my word."

The Empress winked at Song Ruozhen, "You've received quite a few good things recently. I'll show you around. With such a great contribution, you should ask for a generous reward."

"Thank you, Father Emperor, thank you, Mother Empress."

Song Ruozhen smiled and thanked her; she had received quite a lot of things during this period.

After leaving the Empress's palace, the two took the children to visit their grandmother.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they entered the door, they found that their grandmother was already waiting for them.

"Zhen'er, you've finally arrived."

The Empress Dowager's face lit up with joy upon seeing Song Ruozhen.

"Grandmother was extremely worried after hearing that you had fallen into a coma, but now that she sees your complexion is rosy, she is finally relieved."

"I've caused Grandmother some worry."

Seeing her grandmother's concerned expression, Song Ruozhen felt a surge of emotion. "Grandmother, I haven't been able to visit you lately. How are you feeling?"

"I am doing well. Ever since I took the prescription you gave me, my health has been improving day by day."

I originally thought that if this old woman couldn't take it anymore, so be it, but you, young girl, must take good care of yourself.

Fortunately, I later learned that you had woken up, and the imperial physicians reported that you were all well, which put my mind at ease.

"I can see that Junting has put all his heart into you. He has been alone all these years and has never liked any other girl except you."

If something happens to you, he definitely won't be able to handle it.

The Empress Dowager looked at Chu Junting playing with the child outside and knew perfectly well that the less easily someone falls in love, the more unshakeable that person becomes once they do.

Song Ruozhen followed the Empress Dowager's gaze, and the scene from before came to mind, making her feel even more deeply moved.

"Zhen'er, you must stay with Junting." The Empress Dowager said.

Song Ruozhen nodded, looking at her beloved man and child outside the door, feeling that being able to spend the rest of her life with them would be the greatest happiness.

……

Time flies, and before we knew it, our child was already three years old.

Chu Junting successfully ascended the throne, and Song Ruozhen became the empress.

The emperor, who was originally destined to die young, was getting better and better because he was no longer harmed by Prince Liang and Song Ruozhen had taken good care of him. However, he felt that Chu Junting was very skilled in handling political affairs, so he no longer wanted to bother with the affairs of the court.

He took the Empress, now the Empress Dowager, with him on an incognito trip, traveling around to various places. He said that he had always been diligent in governing and caring for the people, and now it was time to truly observe the lives of ordinary people.

After Song Ruozhen became Empress, although she lived in the palace, she would often go out to play. Chu Junting let her go, and would accompany her whenever he had time after finishing his work each day.

With three children, it was a lively and joyful occasion.

However, since Chu Junting ascended the throne, many court officials have suggested holding a selection of candidates for the imperial concubines.

After all, the emperor should have many children, and the empress alone is certainly not enough. Moreover, the emperor felt sorry for the empress and decided that she would not have any more children in the future to avoid danger.

Upon hearing this news, Chu Junting immediately proclaimed to the world that he would only have one empress in his life, causing quite a stir in the dynasty.

When the people heard this news, they found it hard to believe. It was common for men to have three wives and four concubines, and the emperor had three thousand beauties in his harem, yet now he favored only the empress.

However, apart from the men's dissatisfaction, the women were all extremely happy.

Because of this precedent, many men and women have remained monogamous for life, and men who truly love their wives have promised never to take concubines, which has made the empress the most admired figure among all women.

Song Ruozhen knew Chu Junting's feelings for her, and she couldn't help but feel happy when she learned that he had announced it directly.

Later, seeing that Chu Junting cared about the people, he simply shared all the methods he knew that were useful to the people.

The court officials were utterly shocked after learning of the Empress's extraordinary abilities.

"I had heard before that the Empress was very good at business and had many novel methods, even more so than the Prince Consort."

Unexpectedly, they were also skilled in water conservancy projects; this waterwheel truly solved a major problem for the people.

"The Empress is indeed no ordinary person. The method she came up with is remarkable. She even discovered a new breed, so that the people don't have to starve to death."

"The old emperor was so insightful, entrusting everything to him. Now our dynasty is truly becoming stronger and stronger!"

The courtiers were full of praise; as long as the dynasty grew stronger, that was exactly what they wanted to see.

On this day, Chu Junting had a dream.

I dreamt of the princess who had been waiting for him all along, and who ultimately died in front of him.

The exact same face belonged to his Zhen'er.

He saw himself pleading bitterly before the Buddha, hoping to be with her for a fulfilling life.

If the princess hadn't saved him, she wouldn't have suffered so much in her life and met such a tragic end.

He saved himself, but at the cost of her life.

His back was covered in cold sweat. He opened his eyes in terror, and only when he saw the woman lying beside him did his heart finally relax.

No matter what happened in the past, as long as they can be together for the rest of their lives, that's enough.

Song Ruozhen looked at Chu Junting, who had just woken up, with surprise in her eyes, and asked softly, "What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?"

Chu Junting hugged her tightly, "Zhen'er, it's so good to have you."

Song Ruozhen smiled and gently patted the man's back, "I will always be with you, forever."