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

"Greetings, Your Highness Prince Xiao." Song Ruozhen bowed.

Chu Yichuan nodded, though he was surprised, he didn't show it on his face.

"Brother, please go inside and sit for a while. Fifth Brother is inside," Chu Junting said casually, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Chu Yichuan was slightly taken aback. His gaze swept over the two of them, and he secretly wondered if they had something to do so late at night.

"it is good."

Song Ruozhen hadn't expected that what Chu Junting had said was true. Prince Xiao had specially come over at night, and he had people waiting for her at the mansion, insisting on sending her back first.

“Your Highness, I’ll just take the carriage back directly. You should go back first, so as not to keep His Highness Prince Xiao waiting.” Song Ruozhen said.

Chu Junting's expression remained unchanged. "He will be fine in a while. Since I brought you here, I will naturally send you back safely."

“I know you’re worried about my safety. You can have Yunyang take me back. Besides, almost everyone I’ve offended has been arrested. No one will lay a hand on me.”

Song Ruozhen smiled slightly. Qin Shuangshuang and the others are still locked up in prison and have no chance to get out.

As for Tian Jiaojiao and Tang Xuening, although the impact is not significant, they will definitely be strictly disciplined after being taken back, and it is impossible to target them in the short term.

"So considerate?" Chu Junting chuckled and teased, "You're so considerate of me, it gives me the wrong impression."

Song Ruozhen turned her gaze, "What illusion?"

"I feel like you've already become the Princess Consort of Chu, which is why you're always thinking of me."

Song Ruozhen: "...Never mind what I said."

This man should stay silent!

Chu Junting chuckled softly, his deep, ocean-like eyes losing some of their amusement, revealing only doting and seriousness. "There's no other reason, I just want to spend more time with you."

Song Ruozhen: "!!!"

Upon returning to the Song residence, Song Ruozhen walked through the gate under the watchful eyes of Chu Junting.

"Miss, you're back!" Chenxiang, who had been waiting for her mistress to return, rushed to greet her. "What good news has happened?"

“No,” Song Ruozhen said.

Chenxiang asked in confusion, "What is Miss laughing about?"

"Did I laugh?" Song Ruozhen subconsciously touched the corner of her mouth, and realized that she was indeed laughing, so she restrained herself a bit.

However, the sweet feeling in my heart was hard to dispel...

After meeting Chu Yungui, Chu Yichuan asked Chu Junting and Song Ruozhen where they were going so late, wondering if they had some special plans.

"Third Brother just escorted Miss Song back, nothing else," Chu Yungui said, puzzled. What could he possibly be doing in the middle of the night?

Chu Yichuan was taken aback. "Send Miss Song back?"

“Yes!” Chu Yungui nodded. “Eldest brother, please wait patiently. He should be back soon.”

Chu Yichuan: "..." I never realized Jun Ting had the potential to forget his friends when he saw a beautiful woman.

As soon as Chu Junting returned, he met Chu Yichuan's complicated and somewhat accusatory gaze, and guessed what he was thinking, but he remained calm and composed.

"What brings you here, Your Majesty?"

Chu Yichuan glanced at Chu Yungui, and Chu Junting said, "Go to the study."

Seeing this, Chu Yungui knew that they were deliberately keeping him away, and felt a surge of dissatisfaction. "What secret do you have to keep from me?"

"After those assassins were captured today, all the clues seemed to point to some connection with me. However, I am not familiar with the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, so the investigation is not very clear."

Third brother, have you heard any news?

Chu Yichuan's eyes were serious. After returning, he felt that there was something strange about the matter. Song Ruozhen had deliberately led him there, saying that it was to help him.

At first, he thought it was utter nonsense, especially after the assassination attempt, he felt he had been set up. But after going back and hearing the news, he realized the problem.

This... is probably all a setup!

He wanted to ask Song Ruozhen about it when he saw her earlier, but since the matter was still uncertain, it was not appropriate to reveal it for the time being.

"Due to my status, I didn't ask many questions after handing this matter over to the Dali Temple for questioning. This matter is indeed strange, and I expect there will be results tomorrow," Chu Junting said.

The Dali Temple is always very fast, and besides, the Emperor has already ordered a thorough investigation. One day is enough time for the Dali Temple to interrogate the information they need.

Chu Yichuan's heart sank slightly. Since Chu Junting also felt something was amiss, it proved that his judgment was correct. This matter was probably really troublesome.

"Thank you for your help today, Miss Song. I will express my gratitude to Miss Song properly after this matter is resolved."

Chu Yichuan wasn't stupid. Now that things had come to this point, he naturally understood many things. Although he didn't know who was behind it all, it was clear that this assassination attempt was aimed at him.

If he hadn't appeared then, or even saved Tianche, then when all the blame was directed at him, it would have been useless for him to explain.

Nobody will believe it!

The thought sent a chill down his spine.

If the news of fratricide gets out, not only will his reputation be ruined, but he will also completely enrage his father, the emperor.

In other words, all his future prospects are gone!

Song Ruozhen didn't dig a pit for him to fall into; she genuinely helped him out. The Song family was merely helping Song Sanlang find a way out on the side.

Moreover, the Song brothers truly risked their lives to save people, and the position of imperial bodyguard was a reward they deserved.

Seeing that Chu Yichuan had figured out the key to this matter and decided to find an opportunity to thank Song Ruozhen, Chu Junting's originally indifferent expression softened.

"It's good that Your Majesty understands. She has always been kind-hearted and would never plot against you."

Chu Yichuan clearly noticed the change in Chu Junting's attitude, and after hearing his words and the way he defended Song Ruozhen, he finally understood.

The third brother is completely doomed by Song Ruozhen!

He used to be indifferent to any girl, but now he has fallen for one, and he is putting all his heart and soul into her.

On second thought, considering Song Ruozhen's abilities, which far surpass those of ordinary girls, it was Chu Junting who had a discerning eye.

If they had known sooner, there would probably have been many people with designs on it...

"Song Ruozhen is a good girl. Big brother is waiting for your good news."

Chu Yichuan smiled faintly and did not linger any longer. He needed to understand the matter thoroughly, as his father would surely ask about it tomorrow, and he needed to clarify the situation before he could respond.

As for Jun Ting, he clearly did not want to get involved in this matter, and he could not force Jun Ting to ask the Dali Temple for help.

"Brother, please take care."

Chu Junting saw Chu Yichuan off, a dark glint flashing in his deep eyes. This matter was a contest between Chu Yichuan and Chu Tianche.

Compared to his previous life, Chu Yichuan now has more leverage, so escaping this predicament shouldn't be too difficult. However, Chu Tianche won't give up easily either; it all depends on how tight-lipped those guys are...