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

"Does the Empress dislike her?"

Chu Tianche was surprised, but after a moment of thought, he understood. "Song Ruozhen has broken off the engagement, and the Empress is probably very concerned about that."

Chu Junting has performed exceptionally well over the years. They couldn't even find any fault with him. This kid is incredibly meticulous in his work!

In the Empress's eyes, only a flawless noblewoman was worthy of her; the Song family's status was inferior to that of the Prime Minister's family.

Once he marries the daughter of the Prime Minister, with the Prime Minister's strong support, his chances of becoming the Crown Prince will be much greater. However, she never imagined that Song Ruozhen's metaphysical arts were also extraordinary.

If used properly, the effect might be even better!

Besides, it's just the position of a concubine. He's naturally willing to marry such a beauty.

"The Empress has always been like this, looking down on this and that. She herself comes from a good background, so how could anyone whose background is inferior even catch her eye?"

Consort Zhong sneered. Back then, the Empress looked at her with the same arrogance, never taking them seriously. Once Tianche becomes the Crown Prince, she'll see what the Empress has to be proud of!

"Don't worry, Mother, I will take this matter to heart. Just wait for my good news," Chu Tianche said with a smile.

Consort Zhong nodded repeatedly, "That would be wonderful, but you still need to rest and recuperate properly. I heard from the imperial physician that if the injury to your chest had been even a fraction more severe, you would have lost your life!"

Chu Tianche looked at the wound on his chest, his eyes deep. He had gone all out this time to ensure that Chu Yichuan would never have a chance to recover, but who would have thought that things would go wrong like this, and all his efforts would have been in vain!

There must be a reason for this!

……

Song Ruozhen stayed at the Chu Prince's residence and watched as Ruan Yuheng suddenly vomited a mouthful of black blood after taking the antidote, and then she felt relieved.

Chu Junting and the others were shocked to see this scene, but Ruan Yucheng's spirits improved considerably after vomiting blood. He even told them that he felt more relaxed after vomiting blood and was not as uncomfortable as before.

"This is detoxification. The toxins have been spreading in his body for many days, and they will be expelled soon."

"I imagine Young Master Ruan hasn't had much of an appetite these past few days. He can eat something in a little while," Song Ruozhen said with a light smile.

After being reminded like this, Ruan Yucheng suddenly realized that he had no appetite for several days and now he really wanted to eat. In the past few days, he had only managed to drink a little porridge and could not eat anything at all.

At that moment, he only felt his stomach was empty and he was hungry...

Knowing that there was no need to worry about Ruan Yucheng's illness, Chu Junting instructed his servants to prepare some food for him before sending Song Ruozhen back.

"We really owe you a lot today, otherwise Yu Cheng's life would probably be in danger."

Chu Junting looked at the woman in front of him with undisguised, intense gaze. Her confident demeanor when treating patients seemed to radiate light, leaving a deep impression on him.

Song Ruozhen looked up and met that gaze, staring intently at her, making her feel a little overwhelmed. She turned her gaze away and teased:

"I've done the prince such a great favor, isn't a simple thank you too much?"

“Indeed.” Chu Junting nodded and stopped in his tracks.

When Song Ruozhen saw him stop, she stopped as well. She looked at him in confusion and saw a warm smile appear on the man's handsome face. In an instant, it was as if thousands of pear blossoms were blooming and the ice and snow were melting away.

"A simple thank you is not enough. How about I repay you with my body?"

His features were deep and his lines were smooth. When he gazed at her quietly, he seemed especially affectionate. Although he was speaking in a joking tone, the seriousness revealed in his deep eyes made it impossible for anyone to take it as a joke.

At that moment, Song Ruozhen felt as if the man in front of her was a male demon.

He's deceiving himself!

The most terrifying thing is... she's almost bewitched.

“Your Highness, isn’t it inappropriate for you to say such things? If others knew that their cold-faced prince actually said such things, they would be shocked.” Song Ruozhen said.

Chu Junting raised an eyebrow, his obsidian-like eyes shining brightly in the moonlight, and his voice exceptionally captivating:

"I have never been a cold-faced prince in front of you. Besides... why bother with saving face in front of someone you like?"

Song Ruozhen was slightly taken aback, thinking that this man was far too eloquent!

Even with the mantra of purifying the mind in one's heart, it is hard not to be bewitched by such a male demon.

Chu Junting saw the woman's bright eyes gazing at him with a hint of panic and a slight blush on her cheeks, a stark contrast to her calm and collected demeanor when she was rescuing people. He realized that her behavior in front of him was different.

His smile deepened, but he felt an indescribable sweetness in his heart.

The man lowered his head slightly and chuckled, "Don't you like money? The Chu Prince's mansion is quite wealthy. As long as you nod, it's all yours. Just accept my offer as well."

I assure you, I will listen to you. Your fourth brother said you're good at business. Is this deal worth doing?

Song Ruozhen: "!!!"

Damn it, this is going to kill me!

With such beauty before you, who can resist the temptation?

As the night grew increasingly intimate and ambiguous, Yunyang rushed over.

Upon hearing footsteps, Song Ruozhen quickly took a step back, creating distance between them.

"Your Highness, the First Prince has arrived."

Yunyang rushed over to report that the Crown Prince's late-night visit must be for important matters, but after he said this, he suddenly realized that something was amiss.

He glanced at Miss Song, whose cheeks were slightly flushed, then stiffly turned his gaze and met the murderous look in his master's eyes.

In that instant, he even decided where his own grave would be.

Yunyang swallowed hard, his mind filled with deep regret. When he saw the eldest prince visiting late at night and insisting on seeing the prince, he realized that something important must have happened, which was why he rushed over.

Who would have thought... that it would ruin the prince's plans!

Looking at Yun Yang's grief-stricken eyes, and then at Chu Junting's somber face, Song Ruozhen saw that his face, which was clearly that of a restrained and devilish beauty, was now tinged with a cold and murderous aura, which gave it an indescribable feeling, like a refined scoundrel, yet exceptionally alluring.

"The Crown Prince's visit at this time must be about the assassination attempt today. You should go quickly," Song Ruozhen said.

Chu Junting slowly withdrew his gaze, looked at the person in front of him, and said, "No rush, I will take you back first."

Yunyang: "..." Sure enough, nothing is more important than Miss Song. He really made a big mistake!

As the two walked outside, they bumped into Chu Yichuan, who was entering. When he saw Song Ruozhen at the Chu Prince's residence so late, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Although it was clear from today's hunting grounds that the two had a special relationship, wasn't this happening a little too fast?

Besides... it seems the Empress hasn't agreed yet?