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

"Did the four of you just happen to be passing by nearby?"

The Emperor's calm gaze swept over the four Song brothers. His seemingly ordinary question carried immense pressure.

Song Yanzhou and Song Yi'an had both met the emperor before. Although they felt considerable pressure, they were not flustered. Song Zhiyu and Song Jingshen, on the other hand, felt that the emperor's gaze was extremely oppressive, making them afraid to even breathe.

“The four of us happened to be hunting nearby. My third brother spotted us first, and we rushed over after hearing his shouts,” Song Yanzhou said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor's gaze fell upon the twin brothers Song Zhiyu and Song Jingshen. They looked exactly alike, but their temperaments were quite different.

Even though they had never met before, they had heard that the twin brothers of the Song family had very different personalities, so they easily recognized Song Zhiyu.

"I've heard there were at least eight assassins. You dared to charge straight at them all by yourself?"

Song Zhiyu said tremblingly, "Your Majesty, when I saw the two princes in danger, I rushed over without thinking twice. I thought my elder brother and the others were nearby and would be able to get here soon."

"Your martial arts skills are impressive; you seem to possess superhuman strength?"

The Emperor had already learned about the casualties from the guards, including the weapons used by Song Zhiyu and the others. The most obvious knife wound was clearly inflicted by Song Zhiyu.

One person charged into the encirclement and managed to kill two assassins in a short period of time, demonstrating his exceptional martial arts skills.

"I... I'm not as smart as my older brothers. I usually just focus on practicing martial arts and only know some basic fist and foot techniques, but I'm stronger than the average person," Song Zhiyu said somewhat embarrassedly.

The Emperor became somewhat interested. "Do you see that huge rock outside? Only the head of the Imperial Guards can lift it."

Everyone instinctively turned to look at the huge rock outside. It was indeed enormous; normally, it would take several people working together to lift it.

Song Yanzhou and the other two looked at Song Zhiyu. This was a great opportunity to show off. If they could seize it, they might be able to secure a bright future.

However... this is quite difficult.

However, Song Zhiyu smiled for a moment after seeing the stone and said, "This is very simple for me."

“This stone is quite large. Young Master Song, you’re probably overestimating its importance,” Consort Gao couldn’t help but say.

Song Zhiyu asked calmly, "Your Majesty, may I give it a try?"

"Just give it a try."

Immediately afterwards, everyone saw Song Zhiyu walk briskly to the boulder, place his hands on the stone and weigh it for a moment before suddenly exerting force.

The huge rock was slowly lifted by Song Zhiyu. He not only lifted it, but also carried it around in a circle with great ease before finally putting it down with a thud.

The guards who had been watching the spectacle were dumbfounded when they saw this scene; they all knew how heavy the stone was.

Apart from the captain, none of them could lift him, but Song Zhiyu's strength was even more formidable than that of their bodyguard captain.

Because even the head of the guards doesn't have it so easy!

Chu Yichuan had just finished bandaging his wound when he came over and saw this scene, and a look of amazement flashed in his eyes.

Although I felt inexplicably tricked and injured by Song Ruozhen today, I have to admit that Song Zhiyu's strength is indeed extraordinary.

"Young Master Song is indeed born with superhuman strength. If he hadn't appeared at that time, I'm afraid I would have already lost my life."

Chu Yichuan smiled, showing no sign of his anger at being tricked. Now that things had come to this, although he had gone there inexplicably, he had indeed been saved by the four Song brothers.

Now is clearly not the time to settle this score; it's not too late to talk to Song Ruozhen about it later.

"Yichuan, how are your injuries?" Consort Gao asked with concern.

Chu Yichuan bowed and said, "Although I was slightly injured, my life is not in danger, so Mother Consort need not worry."

"That's good." Consort Gao breathed a sigh of relief. "You should go and rest now."

The Emperor had already learned about Chu Yichuan's injuries from the imperial physician. Although they were not as serious as Chu Tianche's, he had several wounds on his body and his face was pale. However, the Emperor did not emphasize it in front of everyone, as this was always the case with the child.

"Sit down and rest first."

"Thank you, Father."

After Chu Yichuan arrived, he personally recounted everything that had happened, confirming the Song brothers' contributions along with Chu Junting's.

"You four brothers have done a great service by saving two princes. Just tell me what reward you want!"

The Emperor was very satisfied with the four Song brothers. Song Lin had been out of contact, and everyone assumed that he would never return. However, the Song children were all very successful.

Now that he has made a contribution, he naturally doesn't hold back.

They are descendants of loyal martyrs and should be treated well.

"Your Majesty, I wish to ask for a better future for my third brother," Song Yanzhou said respectfully as he knelt down.

Seeing this, Song Zhiyu also quickly knelt down.

The Emperor seemed to have already guessed this, and was not surprised. "Song Zhiyu is indeed highly skilled in martial arts and has superhuman strength. I will keep him as my imperial bodyguard."

Upon hearing this, Song Zhiyu's eyes lit up with a look of deep surprise.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Song Ruozhen never expected that her third brother could become an imperial bodyguard. Although he had just obtained the title, he could not be a first-class bodyguard. Even being a Blue-feathered bodyguard would be good.

As long as you perform well in the future, you will definitely have the opportunity to be promoted. Besides, your eldest and second eldest brothers are both officials in the court, and they will definitely help you if the opportunity arises.

"Start as a third-class guard. If you do well, you'll naturally have a chance to be promoted," the Emperor said with a faint smile.

Song Ruozhen and the others exchanged glances. A third-class guard is equivalent to a fifth-rank official, which is one rank higher than a Blue Feather Guard. They have gained a good future today by taking a chance. They have really made a profit!

"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will certainly perform well, be loyal to my duties, and be willing to die for you!" Song Zhiyu was so excited that he was almost incoherent.

The Emperor and Consort Gao couldn't help but laugh when they saw this; their simple and honest appearance was quite pleasing to the eye.

The Empress watched this scene quietly without saying a word. The younger generation of the Song family were indeed quite promising, but they were only third-class guards. She didn't need to get involved.

In addition, the emperor also bestowed some gold and silver jewelry upon him. Although Song Yanzhou was not promoted, everyone knew that the emperor would not erase his merit.

He'll be promoted once he achieves another merit.

When Qin Shuangshuang and Lin Zhiyue returned, they immediately inquired about the situation. The assassination attempt must have happened, but they were unable to save anyone in time, and they didn't know who had gotten such a good opportunity.

Upon learning that they had been rescued by the Song family, and that Song Zhiyu had even become a royal bodyguard as a result, with the entire Song family receiving praise, the two of them were as dejected as wilted eggplants, so angry that they didn't know what to say.

They waited patiently, only to have the Song family steal their thunder!