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

“Mother, it was just a coincidence that we bumped into each other. Let’s go back together,” Song Ruozhen said.

Liu Ruyan chuckled and lowered her voice, saying, "Your Highness is so busy on weekdays, how could you possibly have so many coincidental encounters?"

Back when your father was pursuing me, he used the same excuse. No matter where we went, it was always by chance or on the way. Nobody in this area would come here except for people who came to burn incense and pray for blessings.

I've heard that the King of Chu never prays to gods or Buddhas, so how could he possibly pass through this place on his way?

When Song Ruozhen saw that Liu Ruyan had directly exposed her excuse, she couldn't help but glance at Chu Junting. She saw that the latter did not seem embarrassed at all about being exposed, but was just smiling at her.

Those bright, dark eyes seemed to reflect peach blossoms, making them exceptionally beautiful.

In an instant, it was she who couldn't withstand the gaze and gave in.

Only after getting into the carriage did Song Ruozhen ask, "Why did you come today?"

"As I just mentioned, I just happened to be passing by," Chu Junting said.

"Your lame excuse is so obvious that even my mother knows it's fake. You still want to fool me?" Song Ruozhen glanced at him and said.

Upon hearing this, Chu Junting chuckled, "Knowing full well that what I said was a lie, you still let you out. Does that mean I've passed the test with my future mother-in-law?"

“What future mother-in-law! Your Highness really knows how to make up relatives!” Song Ruozhen quickly said.

Chu Junting didn't care at all. "So, didn't I add the word 'future' to it? Although it's not like that now, I believe it will be sooner or later. You will be my wife sooner or later!"

However, after hearing these words, Song Ruozhen stared intently at the person in front of her, scrutinizing her carefully, as if trying to confirm something.

Chu Junting found her gaze odd and couldn't help but ask, "What are you looking at?"

"I'm seeing if you're really the King of Chu. This glib and shameless demeanor is completely different from the aloof, reserved, and unapproachable prince I knew before!"

Song Ruozhen looked on with suspicion. The King of Chu, who was cold and unapproachable before, was now like a completely different person!

Hearing the woman's teasing, Chu Junting raised an eyebrow and said, "Why don't you pull at my face and see if I'm wearing a human skin mask?"

"You think I don't dare?"

Song Ruozhen subconsciously reached out her hand, feeling that Chu Junting had changed so much recently; he seemed like a completely different person ever since he confessed his feelings.

However, when facing other people, she remains the same as before.

When her hand touched Chu Junting's skin, she suddenly realized something was wrong; the gesture seemed a bit too intimate.

Just as she was about to pull her hand back, the man suddenly grabbed her hand and placed it on his cheek.

“I am naturally unapproachable in front of others, but I have never been in front of you.”

The man's gaze was intensely fixed on the woman before him, and the temperature inside the carriage gradually rose, tinged with an air of ambiguity.

Song Ruozhen felt her cheeks burning slightly, and her hand felt as if it had been branded with a hot iron. She quickly pulled it back and turned her head to avoid the man's gaze.

"The prince is quite the rascal."

Chu Junting chuckled softly, knowing that the girl in front of him was shy. His heart softened, and his smile remained unchanged.

He could clearly sense the change in Song Ruozhen's attitude. From initially not considering it at all, she gradually softened, and now, in front of Madam Song, she could get into his carriage without any hesitation. All of this was enough to prove it.

She has feelings for him.

She's even... already accepted him.

The carriage soon stopped at the Chu Prince's residence. Song Ruozhen thought of Ruan Yucheng, whom she had treated last time, and now the poison should have been mostly cured.

"How is Young Master Ruan doing?"

"Since you treated him, his condition has been getting better and better, and he hasn't felt any pain in the last two days."

Chu Junting couldn't help but praise Ruozhen's medical skills, which were truly exceptional. Even among so many doctors in the capital, none could compare to her.

"That's good." Song Ruozhen breathed a sigh of relief.

“Last time was too rushed, and Yu Cheng’s condition wasn’t good. There were some things I didn’t have time to tell you. I only remembered these past two days that I had something to tell you, which is about your father,” Chu Junting said.

Upon hearing this, Song Ruozhen's eyes lit up. After doing some calculations, she realized that it was indeed time for her father to return.

She had always known that her father was not dead, and had even consulted a fortune teller who predicted that he would return safely, so she did not interfere.

After all, a fracture needs to be properly healed, and returning early is not a good thing. As a member of the Xuanmen sect, changing too much is also not a good thing. Since there is no impact, it is better to wait patiently.

In the original book, the Song family had already fallen into ruin by this time and couldn't even hold on until Song Lin returned. However, many things have changed now, and everything will be good news when the father returns!

After being detoxified, Nguyen Ngoc Thanh has been able to get out of bed and move around for the past two days.

He was standing in the courtyard basking in the sun, joking with Chu Yungui, in a very good mood. He was overjoyed to have escaped with his life.

"I always said my future sister-in-law's medical skills are truly exceptional. Now we don't have to worry about my third brother dying alone. There's just one thing that's a real pity," Prince Yun sighed.

Ruan Yucheng asked in confusion, "What is it?"

“My future sister-in-law’s family only has one daughter, and my aunt didn’t have any more children, so I have no chance.”

Yun Wang looked regretful. If only Auntie had given birth to more girls like his sister-in-law!

Ruan Yucheng: "...You really have a dream."

When Song Ruozhen came with Chu Junting, she overheard this conversation and keenly caught a few key words—future sister-in-law.

Chu Junting was in a good mood and teased, "Don't even think about it. Even if Ruozhen really has sisters, I'm afraid they wouldn't even look at you."

"Miss Song is here?" Ruan Yucheng's eyes lit up when he saw Song Ruozhen arrive.

"Greetings, Your Highness Prince Yun, Young Master Ruan." Song Ruozhen bowed.

When Chu Yungui saw Song Ruozhen bow, he quickly said, "Sister-in-law... Miss Song, we're all family, so you don't need to bow to me anymore."

"That might not be appropriate," Song Ruozhen couldn't help but say.

Chu Junting said, "He's right. We don't need to be so formal in the future. If you don't think it's too much, you don't need to be so careful when you're out and about, especially when it's just us!"

Chu Yungui: "Yes, yes, yes."

This is his future sister-in-law; he really can't accept her bowing to him every time!

Song Ruozhen: "???"

"Young Master Ruan, it seems you are feeling much better."

Seeing that Ruan Yucheng's complexion was rosy and not at all like the paleness of the previous two days, and that his eyes were bright and piercing, Song Ruozhen felt relieved.

"Thanks to Miss Song, you are simply a living Hua Tuo, my savior!"

Ruan Yucheng bowed deeply.

"Young Master Ruan, please don't..."

"It's only right. If it weren't for Miss Song's help, I would be dead. You are my savior!"

Once Mr. Ruan has recovered, he will definitely bring his family to personally visit and express his gratitude. However, he is not fully recovered yet, so he can only offer his thanks in advance.