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

Chu Junting stared at Song Ruozhen for a moment. As wise as he was, he had already guessed some of what was going on. However... he didn't know that Song Ruozhen was also aware of the conflicts between the princes.

"Are you trying to lure the eldest prince there as well?"

Song Ruozhen nodded. "That is indeed my plan, but before that, I'd like to ask you first."

According to the book, Chu Junting had no obsession with the throne, and he got along well with the eldest prince. However, the main characters of the book are Qin Shuangshuang and Lin Zhiyue, and the descriptions of the court above are all about how Lin Zhiyue rose through the ranks and made a fortune.

The grudges between the princes can only be glimpsed from certain events and cannot be definitively determined.

"If my relationship with my eldest brother is good, what do you plan to do? If our relationship is bad, what do you plan to do?"

Chu Junting gazed at the person in front of him and keenly realized that the reason Song Ruozhen wanted to ask him in advance was because his answer was very important to her.

In other words, is she planning to make the final decision based on her relationship with her eldest brother?

Thinking of this, Chu Junting's lips unconsciously curved upwards, indicating that he was not entirely insignificant in her heart.

Song Ruozhen was actually not interested in court affairs. Once she got involved, there would be endless trouble. However, since her brother was already in the court, it was useless for her to try to protect herself.

The Song family is right here in the imperial court, not to mention Chu Junting's matter... she couldn't remain indifferent.

“If you have a good relationship with the Crown Prince, today’s events could very well embroil him in trouble. I will then find a way to get him to go and be attacked together.”

"If you don't get along with the Crown Prince, then there's no need to tell him," Song Ruozhen said frankly.

Chu Junting's handsome eyes narrowed slightly. His previous guesses became clear at this moment. Had Ruozhen really been reborn?

His main reason for coming to the hunting competition today is this matter.

Back then, the eldest prince was outstanding among all the princes. He was gentle and kind. However, during the hunting competition, Chu Tianche was attacked and seriously injured, almost losing his life.

The Emperor was furious and ordered an investigation to find out the truth. The evidence pointed to the eldest prince, which led to the eldest prince being disliked by the Emperor and his status plummeting. On the contrary, Chu Tianche was given important positions by the Emperor.

Ruozhen's metaphysical skills are indeed impressive; it's not surprising that she could predict the ambush. But she even knew the mastermind behind it all and had already planned a solution.

If one hadn't been reborn and returned to know how these events unfolded, it would be truly difficult to explain.

However... the Ruozhen he knows now is completely different from Song Ruozhen in his previous life.

To be precise, there was no trace of the gentle and timid Song Ruozhen from her past. Even after being reborn, he couldn't believe that a person's personality could change so drastically.

Most importantly... Ruozhen felt only disgust, not hatred, when she looked at Lin Zhiyue.

Having been betrayed by Lin Zhiyue and killed by Qin Shuangshuang in his previous life, he must feel extremely resentful after being reborn, wishing he could tear them to pieces.

Ruozhen did indeed loathe them intensely, but he didn't harbor a deep-seated hatred. Therefore, he had always been more inclined to believe that the woman in front of him might not be the real Song Ruozhen.

He didn't care about that; all he knew was that he liked the girl in front of him.

He didn't care whether it was rebirth or possession of another's body.

"If my relationship with my eldest brother is strained, you don't intend to get involved in this matter. Are you trying to clear obstacles for me?"

Chu Junting suddenly took a step forward, instantly closing the already close distance between them.

Song Ruozhen subconsciously took a step back, her body leaning against the tree behind her, while her head touched the man's soft palm.

He was worried she might hit her head, so he braced himself with his hands behind her.

The man's aura instantly enveloped her, blocking out the golden sunlight and hiding Song Ruozhen in shadow.

She instinctively looked up, and the man's handsome features were so close that she instinctively held her breath. But she saw that his gaze was intense, more dazzling than the blazing sun.

"W-what?"

Chu Junting saw the woman's eyes widen instinctively, her red lips slightly parted, her delicate face revealing a flustered and bewildered expression, her eyes almost melting into tears.

"Your plan... is for my benefit."

Chu Junting chuckled softly, no longer asking questions, but already knowing the answer.

Hearing that pleasant chuckle, Song Ruozhen felt restless and pushed Chu Junting away slightly, subconsciously looking around.

"Don't worry, I've already checked, there's no one else around," Chu Junting explained.

Song Ruozhen breathed a sigh of relief and said, "You've helped me so many times, I wouldn't repay kindness with enmity."

However, Chu Junting didn't care. Today, he was certain of one thing.

The girl in front of him wasn't entirely indifferent to him.

Even though his feelings for her aren't deep enough yet, he has enough patience to wait patiently until the day she's sure of her feelings.

"My eldest brother has a gentle personality. Although we are not born of the same mother, he has always taken good care of me over the years."

When I was a child, I was assassinated and accidentally fell into the water; he saved me.

Chu Junting's eyes darkened slightly. Having grown up in the palace, he was wary of everyone except for Prince Yun and Mu Yao.

When the incident occurred, they were not young and naive. If the eldest prince had not been a kind and benevolent person, he would have lost his life.

Upon hearing this, Song Ruozhen understood his attitude.

"It seems that my decision was correct."

Chu Junting nodded, "He is a kind person and would not do such a harmful thing."

However, when Song Ruozhen heard this, her expression changed. She had only mentioned a few minor details, yet Chu Junting had already guessed everything.

That's just too amazing!

"Then... I'll go find the First Prince later," Song Ruozhen said thoughtfully.

Clearly, it was most appropriate for her to speak on this matter. If Chu Junting spoke up, although it would be to help, it would inevitably raise suspicions that he was involved.

On the contrary, she was skilled in metaphysics, and many people knew about it. By helping the eldest prince through this matter, she gained even more support.

Although the disputes between the princes are troublesome, the eldest prince will always repay the life-saving favor.

“Okay,” Chu Junting replied.

After agreeing to wait for her at this place, Song Ruozhen rode off to catch up with the Crown Prince. The distance between them was not far, and they could find him quickly with a little searching.

"Miss Song?"

When Chu Yichuan saw Song Ruozhen appear, a look of surprise flashed across his face.

Although he had never met this girl before, he had heard some news about her from others. Not to mention that his third brother defended her and taught Miss Tian a lesson in front of everyone today, it was hard not to pay attention.

But... what did she come to see me for?