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

As night deepened, Song Ruozhen felt somewhat relieved to see that the people of Haitian City had finally filled their stomachs thanks to the porridge distribution.

"Bai Zhi, where has His Highness the King of Chu gone?"

Song Ruozhen's clear eyes revealed a hint of doubt. She had seen the Prince of Chu go out on a special trip before, and she hadn't seen him since he returned. Could it be that something had happened in Haitian City again?

"Miss, His Highness the Prince of Chu specially bought wine today to drink with Grand Tutor Gu and General Song."

Song Ruozhen was slightly taken aback, "My maternal grandfather and my father?"

Bai Zhi nodded. "General Song just found out that Grand Tutor Gu is his father-in-law. I heard that he originally planned to have a drink with Grand Tutor Gu tonight. It just so happens that His Highness Prince Chu bought wine and is currently in the courtyard where Grand Tutor Gu lives."

"Miss, would you like to go take a look?" Qing Teng asked curiously.

It's quite a coincidence, really. Right now, Grand Tutor Gu is General Song's father-in-law. If Your Highness and Miss Song can be together, then General Song will be Your Highness's father-in-law!

Song Lin was also surprised to see Chu Junting arrive. "Your Highness Chu, your arrival is just in time. Why don't you stay and have a drink with us?"

"I heard that General Song has always enjoyed fine wine, and that the Sangluo wine from Haitian City is very famous, so I went to buy some."

Chu Junting wore a humble smile, unlike his usual aloof demeanor; at this moment, he looked like an ordinary junior.

Gu Huaixu and Song Lin exchanged a glance. They could roughly guess why Chu Junting had lowered his stance so much.

However, given the King of Chu's status, no matter how low-key he tried to be, they couldn't truly treat Chu Junting as an ordinary junior.

"Actually, I'm sure you two already know that I'm in love with Miss Song."

Chu Junting looked at the two elders in front of him, stood up and bowed respectfully.

Back in the capital, his aunt knew about his feelings for Ruozhen, but Grand Tutor Gu and Song Lin were unaware of them. As a junior, he naturally had to find a way to gain their approval.

Song Lin had just taken a sip of wine when he suddenly saw Chu Junting bowing, and he almost choked to death.

"Cough, cough, cough."

"General Song, are you alright?" Chu Junting patted Song Lin on the back.

"N-nothing." Song Lin waved his hands repeatedly. He was used to Chu Junting's cold face, so seeing him like this suddenly made him feel flattered but also a little frightened.

My daughter is truly amazing!

Back in the military camp, he often heard his soldiers lament that the King of Chu, with his cold-blooded nature, would never marry a girl.

I'm afraid that even if I marry her, she'll still be cold and indifferent.

Now look what's happened! Not only has their daughter brought a smile to the King of Chu's face, but she's also willingly bowing to them!

Gu Huaixu couldn't help but laugh at Song Lin's appearance. He had always thought that Song Lin was a promising young man and had even considered him as his son-in-law.

Fortunately, Liu Yunwei, who was blind, didn't choose her, and Song Lin, who had good taste, took a liking to Yunyan.

By a twist of fate, he still became his son-in-law. In fact, he felt happy just thinking about it, as if it were all predestined.

Now that the King of Chu values ​​Ruozhen so highly, he is very satisfied.

In fact, given the King of Chu's status, if he had made up his mind to marry Ruozhen, no one could have interfered. However, he did not use his power to suppress them. Instead, he came to them so solemnly to gain their approval, which shows that he was very serious.

“King of Chu, Zhen’er is my daughter. Since you have taken the initiative to speak today, I cannot help but ask a few more questions.”

Song Lin's expression turned serious. Lin Zhiyue had misjudged him before. Although Zhen'er didn't seem to care about this matter now, he knew that she must have been sad and upset about it for a long time.

The one who still wants to marry her is the King of Chu. To outsiders, the royal family is a place of wealth and honor, but they know even better that it is a den of dragons and tigers.

However, he knew the King of Chu's character, and moreover, he knew from his daughter's expression these past two days that she had feelings for the King of Chu.

"General Song, please speak."

"Zhen'er has experienced the annulment of her engagement before, and I'm sure the King of Chu is aware of it. Such a thing might not be a big deal in ordinary families, but it will definitely cause criticism in the capital."

Your Highness, you are of noble status, and the Empress values ​​reputation and status above all else. This hurdle will certainly not be easy to overcome.

In my opinion, the prince should choose a girl of marriageable age; that would be the safest option.

Song Lin's eyes were serious. Having served in the imperial court for so many years, he knew a thing or two about the affairs of the harem.

The Empress values ​​these things the most, and the Prince of Chu is the Empress's most favored son, who may even inherit the throne in the future.

He did admire the King of Chu, but he had to think carefully before marrying Zhen'er to him. Besides, he had just learned from Yu'er that the Empress did not like Zhen'er and had wronged her.

This immediately dispelled his initial joy. He didn't care about the other person's identity; what mattered most was being good to his daughter.

"General Song, in my heart, no girl can compare to Ruozhen. I will not marry anyone but her."

As for my mother, I have already made it clear that before this trip, I had already requested my father's decree for a marriage, and he granted it.

Chu Junting's clear black and white eyes were full of sincerity and seriousness. "I swear on my life that I will never let Ruozhen down, and I will never let anyone bully her."

I made some mistakes before, but I will never let such a thing happen again, and I will never let Ruozhen go to see the Empress Dowager alone.

Song Lin raised an eyebrow slightly, “The Emperor has decreed this marriage, and the Empress cannot stop it even if she wants to. However, as the mother-in-law, she has many ways to make Zhen’er suffer.”

Even if you protect her in every way, the Empress will be even more dissatisfied with her. Has Your Highness considered how troublesome it will be for you to be caught in the middle?

You like her now, so you won't find her annoying, but as time goes on, you'll inevitably feel impatient.

Over the years, as a son-in-law, Song Lin has been annoyed by the greed and constant fault-finding of the Liu family. Not to mention that Zhen'er is a girl, and the grievances she has suffered are even more unimaginable.

"will not."

Chu Junting spoke earnestly, his attitude more serious than ever before.

"Actually, I never had the idea of ​​getting married all these years. It was only after meeting Ruozhen that I changed my mind."

"If I cannot marry her, I would rather never marry in this life. I understand General Song's concerns. I will definitely resolve the matter concerning my mother. After I have resolved this matter, I will ask my father to issue an imperial decree. I hope General Song will agree."

Song Lin and Gu Huaixu exchanged a glance, both slightly surprised.

If he cannot marry Zhen'er, would the King of Chu rather remain unmarried for life?

If someone else had said this, Song Lin would have thought they were lying through their teeth and it was a joke.

But since these words came from the King of Chu, he actually believed them to some extent.

Because over the years, while serving in the army, he had never actually seen the King of Chu show interest in any girl.