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

After leaving the Imperial Study, the Empress Dowager said she was tired, exchanged a few words with the Prince of Chu, and then returned to Cining Palace.

It was time for Song Ruozhen to leave the palace, so she planned to leave with Song Yanzhou. However, on their way back, Chu Junting caught up with them.

"Miss Song, please wait."

Chu Junting looked at the person in front of him, his deep eyes flashing with complex emotions.

He had originally planned to make things clear to his mother when he left her palace, but unexpectedly, everything that happened in the Imperial Study occurred. Now that he was about to leave the palace, he had to express his true feelings.

Song Ruozhen stopped and turned to look at that handsome face. She felt that ever since he confessed his feelings in front of everyone, their relationship had become complicated.

I felt... quite uncomfortable.

"You guys chat first, I'll wait outside."

Song Yanzhou knew that the Empress's special summons of his fifth sister to the palace today must be related to the Prince of Chu. It just so happened that the Prince of Chu had gone to the military camp last night and had probably just returned, so he didn't have time to say more to his fifth sister.

As Song Yanzhou left, Chu Junting took three quick steps to Song Ruozhen.

I am very sorry for what happened today.

"I originally planned to take you out for a night trip yesterday and then find an opportunity to express my feelings, but an unexpected incident occurred. So I thought I would go to the palace today to make things clear to my mother and give up my idea of ​​getting engaged to the Tang family."

Unexpectedly, something happened at the military camp, which caused a delay. I had no choice but to seek help from my grandmother first. I'm sure you were frightened.

Chu Junting's voice was low and deep, with a hint of guilt and regret.

It was truly a case of one wrong step leading to another; things piled up together, completely disrupting his plans.

This was the first time Song Ruozhen had seen such frustration on Chu Junting's face. He had always seemed so confident and assured, as if nothing could possibly go against his expectations.

This time, however, he looked extremely annoyed.

When the Empress Dowager first arrived, she thought it was reinforcements brought by Prince Yun and the Sixth Princess. However, she later learned from the Empress Dowager that Chu Junting was worried that she would be summoned to the palace today, so he went to find Granny Kong, who was by the Empress Dowager's side, to explain everything.

Therefore, the Empress Dowager was fully aware of her situation.

"Your Highness, there is no need to feel guilty. The incident happened suddenly, and I understand."

Song Ruozhen smiled slightly. If it were her, she probably wouldn't have been able to come up with a more appropriate arrangement last night.

After Tang Xuening returns, she will definitely complain, and Madam Tang will inevitably go to the palace to see the Empress. All of this can be predicted.

If it weren't for the incident at the military camp, he would have come to the Empress early this morning to explain things clearly and thus prevent all of this from happening.

"Are you scared?" Chu Junting asked worriedly.

"No, not at all." Song Ruozhen shook her head. "Actually, Her Majesty the Empress and I didn't say anything before the Empress Dowager arrived."

To put it bluntly, the Empress simply wanted to tell her to stay away from Chu Junting. As long as she obeyed, nothing would happen to her.

For the first time, Chu Junting experienced the feeling of being at a loss.

He had a lot to say, but looking at the woman's serene appearance, he didn't know where to begin.

She heard him declare his feelings in public, yet she remained calm and composed, showing no embarrassment or awkwardness whatsoever. It was clear that she had never considered him a suitable marriage partner before, and not even now...

Thinking of this, his heart involuntarily panicked.

Seeing Chu Junting staring intently at her for a long time, his deep eyes seeming to have so much to say but he remained silent, Song Ruozhen's heart involuntarily tightened.

what's the situation?

He was staring at her so intently that she didn't know what to do.

"Your Majesty..."

"My heart pleases you."

The two spoke almost simultaneously. Song Ruozhen wanted to take the initiative to break the awkward atmosphere, but suddenly heard Chu Junting's words.

"W-what?"

"My heart pleases you."

Chu Junting repeated it, and the moment he said it, he felt much more relaxed.

Song Ruozhen was slightly taken aback. She had to admit that these captivating words coming from Chu Junting's mouth were incredibly powerful.

He spoke with utmost seriousness, as if making a vow, his deep, dark eyes fixed on her, filled with unwavering affection and earnestness.

"The first time I met you, you publicly broke off your engagement. I felt that you were different from others, that you were bold and insightful, and that you had the courage to be decisive and not drag things out."

Every time I saw you after that, I was filled with joy and surprise. I was always unconsciously drawn to you, which is why I tried every means to be by your side.

"Over the years, I have never liked anyone, nor do I know what it's like to like someone, so I'm a bit slow to react."

Since a while now, I think of you when I close my eyes at night, I think of you when I hear about new delicious foods during the day, and I think of you when I see things that girls like.

It wasn't until someone reminded me that thinking of someone constantly means liking them that I finally realized it.

"It was all my fault last night. I have already explained everything to the Empress Dowager today. I will never be engaged to the Tang family."

The only person I love is you.

Song Ruozhen's cheeks flushed involuntarily. It wasn't the first time she had been confessed to, but she had to admit that it was too unfair for the man in front of her to say such a thing with such an incredibly handsome face!

However, recalling everything that happened when he met the Empress earlier, he calmed down.

Who wouldn't like a handsome man, let alone an outstanding one like the King of Chu? But things are different here than before. If they get along, they stay together; if they don't, they leave. It's just a matter between the two of them.

Considering that she had no relationship with the King of Chu yet, the Empress had already summoned her to the palace, guarding her closely as if she were afraid that she would develop any designs on the King of Chu.

If the two of them really get together, there will probably be endless troubles.

Song Ruozhen paused for a moment, then hesitated before saying, "Your Highness, I..."

"You don't need to answer me right away."

Chu Junting raised his hand to interrupt Song Ruozhen, a hint of panic flashing across his handsome face, and said:

"I know it's too sudden for me to say all this today, and I understand that we haven't known each other for very long. The reason I'm telling you this is to express my feelings."

I don't expect you to agree right now, I just hope you can give me a chance, at least... think about it.

After Chu Junting finished speaking, he looked at the girl in front of him, his heart pounding, afraid that her next words would be a rejection.

Having grown accustomed to Chu Junting's domineering and forceful demeanor, Song Ruozhen found it difficult to utter a word of refusal upon hearing his sincere, almost pleading words.

孽 孽!

She's the type of person who responds better to gentle persuasion than force; her gentle approach is simply too irresistible!

Chu Junting noticed that Song Ruozhen hadn't explicitly refused, and quietly breathed a sigh of relief, changing the subject:

"Thank you so much for helping my grandmother find the pearl today, which has fulfilled her wish. I will definitely thank you in person another day."

Song Ruozhen: "?" How else can I thank you?

"Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite. The Empress Dowager and the Emperor have already bestowed gifts upon me today."

Chu Junting smiled faintly, "You deserve it all."