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

Song Ruozhen originally wanted to come down after explaining everything to Chu Junting, but Chu Junting said that if you're going to act, you have to go all the way.

Since she was already pretending to be unconscious, she might as well put her on the carriage first and come back later after the Bai family left. She thought that made sense, since it wasn't far from here to the carriage outside the door.

Who would have thought that I would run into such a thing as soon as I stepped out the door?

Lin Zhiyue never expected that Song Ruozhen would actually seduce the King of Chu. Why would the King of Chu take a liking to a woman who had been jilted?

Given her status, she wouldn't even be worthy of being a concubine in the Chu Prince's mansion!

"Song Ruozhen, no wonder you were so determined to break off our engagement before, it turns out you had your eye on the Prince of Chu!"

I truly underestimated you; I never imagined you had such ambitions. But your biggest mistake was trampling on Young Master Xu's sincerity. Is this how the Song family raises their daughters?

Hearing this barrage of accusations, Song Ruozhen could no longer contain her anger and was about to get up when Chu Junting said:

"Don't forget, you're still unconscious."

Song Ruozhen: "??? I was so angry that I woke up from my daze!"

Chu Junting chuckled, "No rush, I'll avenge you."

The next instant, when he looked up at Lin Zhiyue and his wife, his eyes were filled with a chilling coldness.

"Lin Zhiyue, I was too lenient with you before. Since you are courting death, I will grant your wish."

With a single glance from Chu Junting, Yun Yang instantly stepped forward and kicked Lin Zhiyue flying.

"Dong dong dong."

After being kicked down, Lin Zhiyue rolled down the steps at the entrance of the Song residence, fell to the ground, and gasped for breath, unable to speak from the pain.

"Husband, husband, are you alright?"

Qin Shuangshuang cried out and ran to Lin Zhiyue's side. Seeing his pale face, her resentment intensified.

"Your Highness, we did this because we didn't want you to be deceived by Song Ruozhen!"

"Your status is so noble; wouldn't it be a terrible waste to let such a woman ruin your reputation? Once word gets out, not only will it damage your illustrious name, but the Emperor will surely be furious if he finds out."

She earnestly advised him, seemingly with all her heart for Chu Junting's good.

She didn't believe that the King of Chu would be indifferent after learning that Song Ruozhen and Xu He'an were secretly engaged. No man could stand being cuckolded!

Even if the King of Chu was just playing around with Song Ruozhen, he wouldn't want a woman who wasn't virtuous.

With the position of Crown Prince still undecided, the princes care most about their reputation and must not make any mistakes.

By revealing everything today, they can not only ruin Song Ruozhen, but also make Chu Junting remember their kindness!

Who would have thought that the King of Chu was so cold-hearted? Before they could explain the reason, Lin Zhiyue was kicked and seriously injured by his guard.

He Xiangning was terrified by what she saw, her face turning deathly pale. After recovering, she chimed in:

"Your Highness, everything we said is true. Song Ruozhen is a fickle woman. I brought Young Master Xu here specifically so that you could see her true colors."

A woman like that doesn't deserve your kindness at all!

As she spoke, He Xiangning turned to Xu He'an and said, "Young Master Xu, do you think I'm right? How could you get engaged to a woman like that?"

Chu Junting glanced at Xu He'an indifferently, "I was unaware that you and Miss Song were engaged?"

Xu He'an met Chu Junting's gaze, slightly startled, and quickly explained:

"Your Highness, please don't misunderstand. Miss Song and I are not engaged. The reason I came here is because I heard that they were looking for Miss Song."

I was worried I might cause trouble for Miss Song, so I rushed over, but... why did Miss Song faint?

"I just fainted because I exhausted myself helping Madam Bai out of her predicament. I was just about to take her to see the imperial physician," Chu Junting said.

"Find...find the imperial physician?" Lin Zhiyue was dumbfounded. Was she not throwing herself into someone's arms, but truly unconscious?

Qin Shuangshuang was also stunned, and subconsciously looked at He Xiangning, "Didn't you say that the Song family and the Xu family were about to get engaged?"

Last time, Madam Xu publicly expressed her liking for Song Ruozhen in front of many people, and Xu He'an even specially invited Song Ruozhen to travel together. She had also heard He Xiangning complain more than once, implying that the engagement was a done deal. That's why she felt that today was a good opportunity to expose Song Ruozhen.

If the two families are not engaged, then wouldn't everything just said be slander?

A hint of guilt flashed in He Xiangning's eyes as she explained, "I did hear that the Xu family intended to arrange this marriage, so I thought I should let Young Master Xu see her true colors before it was finalized."

Qin Shuangshuang was furious upon hearing this. She had clearly asked He Xiangning repeatedly beforehand, and only after seeing He Xiangning's resolute tone did she come up with this plan for tonight.

Not only did their hopes of helping Song Ruozhen rise to a higher social status fall through, but they also gained a good reputation. Now, however, Song Ruozhen is innocent, and they are the ones who will suffer!

As they were talking, the Bai family members also came out one after another. Seeing that so many people had gathered outside the Song family's gate, their eyes were filled with surprise.

"Your Highness, wasn't Miss Song supposed to see the imperial physician? Why hasn't she gone yet?"

Bai Chenghong couldn't help but ask, "This scene looks rather strange!"

Lin Zhiyue and the others were filled with astonishment as they watched so many members of the Bai family file out.

This is hardly the secret rendezvous Qin Shuangshuang described.

"We should really ask Lin Zhiyue about this. Miss Song fainted while helping Madam Bai, and instead of doing that, they not only slandered her, but also came to the Song residence to catch her in the act of adultery!"

Chu Junting chuckled, his dark, deep eyes filled with a chilling coldness. He spoke with a faint smile, but the smile didn't reach his eyes, making Lin Zhiyue's legs go weak.

"Catching someone in the act?"

Bai Zimu's pupils shrank, and he looked at Lin Zhiyue and the others in disbelief. Were they crazy?

Who gave them the audacity to come and catch the King of Chu in adultery?

Liu Ruyan happened to be seeing Bai Chenghong and the others out when she heard this, and she couldn't contain her anger.

"Lin Zhiyue, Zhen'er has broken off her engagement with you and has no relationship with you now. How can you, as a man, fabricate such a thing to frame her? Isn't that too shameless?"

I thought your Lin family still had some dignity. In the past two years, Ruozhen has never wronged you. If it weren't for her meticulous care, your mother would still be bedridden!

But you have deliberately and maliciously attacked Zhen'er when she was down, slandering her more than once. What are your true intentions?

Bai Chenghong frowned. Lin Zhiyue had gone from being a rising star in the court to losing his official position and title. Judging from his performance today, he was obviously a fool!

Whether the King of Chu truly loved Song Ruozhen or it was just a passing fancy, the fact that he was willing to take the initiative to hug her was enough to prove that she was no ordinary person.

Anyone with a brain should appease Song Ruozhen; otherwise, offending the King of Chu would be courting death!

“We are all witnesses to what happened today. Miss Song fainted while saving my wife, and the entire Bai family is grateful for her kindness. How can you slander her like this?”

Lin Zhiyue glared at Qin Shuangshuang, furious and embarrassed. "This is all your doing!"