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

Qin family.

Qin Shuangshuang waited a long time before her parents and Qin Xiangheng finally returned. She asked anxiously, "How did it go? This was clearly Yun Xiwan's own idea, how can you blame us?"

Qin Xiangheng's face still bore the marks of Yun Xiwan's scratches, not to mention that Yun Xiwan's concubine had also hit him during the confrontation with the government.

He was a scholar who had just passed the imperial examination and ranked among the top three, but he was beaten up by a mother and daughter. Even though he returned home in the end because he had no evidence, he had lost all face.

"You're good at dodging. If you hadn't spoken recklessly in front of Yun Xiwan, how could I have gotten involved in this?"

Qin Shuangshuang knew that the government had ultimately determined that Yun Xiwan was at fault, so she only reprimanded and admonished Qin Xiangheng before letting them return, at which point she breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, she was smart this time and only subtly reminded Yun Xiwan without taking action herself, otherwise she would not have been able to escape by now.

"I did say those things, but wasn't I doing it for your own good? It's all because of that idiot Yun Xiwan, she can't even handle such a small thing!" Qin Shuangshuang said indignantly.

Qin Xiangheng was still seething with anger. "Didn't you say your dreams could predict the future? You said I would definitely win, so why am I only in third place now?"

After returning home, Qin Shuangshuang originally wanted to please Qin Xiangheng and improve her relationship with her family. However, seeing Qin Xiangheng constantly questioning her, she couldn't help but feel annoyed.

"Don't you know your own limitations? How dare you ask me!"

"If I hadn't told you to ask Zhao Shuwan to steal Song Yi'an's article and reminded you to memorize it—you definitely would have been able to use it in the imperial examinations—would you have made it into the top three?"

Qin Shuangshuang sneered, "Why did I remind Yun Xiwan to stop Yun Chengze from participating in the Spring Examination? Isn't it because you're not strong enough?"

"If those two can't participate, wouldn't you be number one?"

Qin Xiangheng was furious, wanting to refute but having to admit that Qin Shuangshuang was indeed telling the truth.

If those two hadn't participated, he would have truly won first place.

Zhao Shuwan stayed close to Qin Xiangheng, and her expression gradually turned ugly after hearing these words.

Qin Xiangheng had been flirting with her intentionally or unintentionally, and after they got together, he went to great lengths to encourage her to steal Song Yi'an's articles.

At first she was unwilling, but she couldn't resist his pleading and finally agreed.

So... all of this was planned? And it was Qin Shuangshuang who reminded me.

Doesn't that mean that Qin Xiangheng was with her from the very beginning, treating her as a pawn, and that he wasn't sincere at all?

No wonder Qin Xiangheng was so cold to her after she entered the door, and even though he knew she was carrying his child, he still tried to kill her!

Not only was she a pawn, but Yun Xiwan was too!

Qin Zheng and Gu Yunwei were exhausted, despite having lived a carefree life for so many years given their status.

Who would have thought that things would go wrong so often lately, with one bad thing after another, and we've even had to go to the government office several times.

"Alright, stop fooling around!" Qin Zheng scolded. "Neither of you siblings can behave. You've caused so much trouble and you still won't calm down!"

“You’ve all grown up now, so don’t say whatever comes to mind when you’re angry.”

Gu Yunwei gestured to Zhao Shuwan, who was still nearby, as it wouldn't do her any good if she overheard what she said.

Qin Shuangshuang and the other woman then came to their senses and restrained themselves somewhat.

"Now that the marriage with the Yun family is off, we have completely offended the Yun family. The Yao family's matter has not been resolved yet, and now we have offended the Yun family. Look at what good things you have done!"

Qin Shuangshuang couldn't help but get anxious upon hearing this, and asked, "Mother, you said you would help prove my innocence, have you found a way yet?"

I haven't been home for several days, and Zhiyue is too angry to come pick me up. I need to find a way to prove my innocence and go back!

Although she didn't believe what He Xiangning said, she felt extremely uneasy after hearing it.

"Don't worry, I've found witnesses who will prove your innocence, and the Yao family must pay compensation!" Gu Yunwei said.

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuangshuang was overjoyed, "Really?"

“Your mother is much more reliable than you; once she says something, she will definitely make the arrangements.”

Qin Zheng looked at Gu Yunwei with satisfaction. "As for Lin Zhiyue, he has nothing now. If he really doesn't want you to go back, you might as well take this opportunity to marry Yao Jinsheng."

"What?" Qin Shuangshuang's expression changed slightly. "My daughter doesn't want to marry Yao Jinsheng."

"Yao Jinsheng is no weaker than Lin Zhiyue now. Marrying him can salvage your reputation, which is better than continuing to live with Lin Zhiyue."

Think about it carefully. Now that you've been caught in bed with someone else, are Grandma Lin and Lin Zhiyue still willing to accept you?

Even if they were truly willing, how much of it would be genuine? There's no guarantee they won't hold grudges later!

Gu Yunwei's eyes showed worry. She had been through it all and knew very well how unforgettable such a thing was for a man.

Even if you genuinely like someone now and grit your teeth and accept it, this matter will become a double-edged sword if your feelings fade later.

Now, people will use this to criticize Lin Zhiyue, and Lin Zhiyue will use it to hurt Shuangshuang in return. It's better to end it sooner rather than later.

"Does that mean if I marry Yao Jinsheng, he won't mind?"

Qin Shuangshuang felt disgusted at the thought of Yao Jinsheng. "Mother, just think how despicable Yao Jinsheng is. He can come up with such a despicable plan, he's not a trustworthy person at all!"

Gu Yunwei remained silent for a moment, then looked at Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng waved his hand and said, "Then wait three more days and see if Lin Zhiyue comes to pick you up. If he doesn't, then you should divorce him."

"My daughter, Qin Zheng's daughter, is married to a commoner and still has to suffer. What use are you in the Lin family?"

The Lin family now has nothing and is heavily in debt, making them worse off than ordinary people!

“Father, Zhiyue will definitely make a comeback,” Qin Shuangshuang said.

Only after leaving the house did Qin Shuangshuang anxiously go to find He Xiangning.

Her father said she was not allowed to leave the house for the next three days, and her maids were not allowed to send any messages. Only He Xiangning could help.

When she arrived at He Xiangning's courtyard, she found no one there. She frowned and said, "She just bought a quilt cover, and she hasn't come back yet?"

The maid in the courtyard nodded, "Miss He hasn't returned since she went out today, but I heard that she bumped into the eldest young master when she went out, and it seems she even fell down."

Hearing this, Qin Shuangshuang looked annoyed. "What an idiot! She knows that my brother is holding a grudge against me because of my sister-in-law's matter, yet she still blindly went and ran into trouble. Isn't she just dragging me down with her?"

"Fine, when she comes back I'll tell her I need to see her and ask her to come see me tomorrow."

"Yes, ma'am."

When Qin Shuangshuang returned, she happened to pass by Qin Zhiyuan's courtyard and hesitated whether to go in and apologize.