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

"As far as I know, Her Majesty the Empress has recently been trying to match you with the Ling family's daughter. She even deliberately made things difficult for Zhen'er before, hoping to discourage her."

Song Lin couldn't help but feel unhappy when he recalled what he had learned from his son.

Zhen'er is the apple of his eye. He has cherished her since she was little, and in his eyes, everything about her is perfect.

The annulment of the engagement was their mistake as parents; they misjudged the person. Fortunately, Zhen'er had the courage to pull back from the brink. However, the Empress made things difficult for Zhen'er because of this, and he still felt resentful.

"Your Highness, I know of your excellence; everyone in the entire dynasty knows it, and I admire you even more."

However, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship has always been a difficult problem. Even if they like each other, there will inevitably be friction when they get along. Not to mention that the Empress did not like Zhen'er, so there will only be more suffering.

I only have one daughter, Zhen'er. I hope she can live a peaceful and happy life. Even if she doesn't get married, I hope she can live well in the Song family.

As Song Lin spoke, he observed Chu Junting's changing expressions. Ahead lay a dangerous trap, and he truly couldn't bear to let Zhen'er venture into it.

The methods used in the mansions of powerful families are troublesome enough, but the methods used in the imperial palace are even more terrifying, killing without shedding blood.

If Chu Junting cannot protect Zhen'er, even if it means breaking up the couple now, it's better than Zhen'er suffering and heartache for the next few decades.

Even though Zhen'er is smart, he doesn't want her to suffer this humiliation!

Gu Huaixu watched quietly from the side. The King of Chu's excellence and ability were beyond doubt in the entire dynasty, but a man's ability was one thing, and his attitude towards his wife was another.

He had seen too many men who achieved great things in the court, yet treated their wives with disrespect and treated women as objects in their homes.

Song Lin's questions all concerned Ruozhen's future, so he should ask them clearly. He also wanted to see how the King of Chu planned to resolve the issue.

After all, if it were just empty words, the girl might be blinded, but they wouldn't be fooled.

Looking at the two people before him, Chu Junting spoke with a firm and solemn expression:

"The reason why my mother is so strict with the princess I am to marry is because she hopes that I will inherit the throne. As long as I give up, she will give up this idea completely and she will no longer have any hope for me."

Upon hearing this, not only Song Lin, but even Gu Huaixu was stunned.

"Your Highness, you can't say things like that carelessly."

Song Lin glanced around nervously. Normally, everyone kept quiet about such things. Even though everyone knew that the Empress hoped that the Prince of Chu would inherit the throne, no one dared to say it out loud.

The King of Chu actually said it directly in front of them, and even wanted to give up this opportunity. What would happen if others heard this?

"I was serious."

Chu Junting's expression remained unchanged, his dark eyes filled with seriousness, and even more so with a do-or-die determination and courage.

"I know you two may not believe me, but I will show you. After I resolve this matter, I hope you will agree to let Ruozhen marry me."

I will do everything in my power to protect her for the rest of her life.

When Song Ruozhen was dragged by Song Zhiyu to watch the commotion, she heard Chu Junting's words, and a look of shock appeared in her dark, beautiful eyes.

Song Zhiyu was also dumbfounded. Today, his father had specifically asked about the relationship between his fifth sister and the Prince of Chu, so he told him everything that had happened in the capital.

At first, the father was happy to learn that the King of Chu liked his fifth sister, but gradually his expression turned ugly.

He happened to hear that the King of Chu was drinking with his father, and thinking there must be something interesting to see, he pulled his fifth sister over.

It's perfectly normal for a father-in-law to make things difficult for his future son-in-law, but for a father to directly ask the King of Chu to give up the throne seems a bit too much.

If this gets out, how many heads does my father have?!

Most importantly... why did the King of Chu agree?

"Fifth Sister, I didn't drink any wine just now. Am I hallucinating?" Song Zhiyu asked, looking bewildered.

Song Ruozhen never expected Chu Junting to make such a decision.

In fact, she had long known that the Empress disliked her status and did not want to get involved in the royal family's conflicts. Therefore, she rejected Chu Junting from the very beginning when he expressed his feelings.

However, as she gradually came to appreciate the good treatment Chu Junting gave her, she didn't want to give him up because of the Empress, which led their relationship to this point.

In truth, what she was thinking was very simple.

When it comes to feelings, if you're compatible, you'll stay together; if not, you'll part ways. Chu Junting has feelings for her, and she has feelings for Chu Junting, so there's no need to make things difficult for herself.

If one day, these trivial matters wear down their feelings, then they will separate. She will not let such shackles bind her for the rest of her life.

But now, Chu Junting has given everyone an answer they never expected.

"Your Highness, do you know what those words mean? You..."

Song Lin was at a loss for words. He had originally intended to vent his dissatisfaction, make things difficult for the King of Chu, and probe his thoughts, but who would have thought that the King of Chu would make such a big statement!

How can he possibly respond to someone who would give up the throne for their own daughter?

Chu Junting's eyes were dark and deep, his tone calm and soothing:

"Actually, I have never thought about getting married over the years. I thought my life would just continue like this. Meeting Ruozhen is the greatest luck of my life."

For me, nothing is more important than her by my side, and I hope that both of you can see my sincerity and determination.

"I will handle things with the Empress Dowager. Once there are no more worries, I will allow Ruozhen to marry me. No matter how long it takes, I can wait."

Chu Junting had thought it through very clearly. He had grown up in the palace since he was a child and was used to the tricks of vying for favor in the harem. His father was a passionate man and not a man of lasting affection.

He had witnessed all the changes in his mother over the years and understood the pain in her heart, and he absolutely did not want Ruozhen to suffer the same pain in the future.

He had told his mother about it before, thinking she would understand, but she still insisted on her own way.

Since that's the case, why not be a carefree prince, taking Zhen'er on a journey through mountains and rivers? That would be much more leisurely and enjoyable.

On the day of his rebirth, he was puzzled. He had lived a smooth and uneventful life in his previous life, and he really didn't understand why he had to start over.

It wasn't until he met Ruozhen that he began to feel grateful to God for giving him a second chance at life, as it was a way to make up for the regrets of his previous life.

Looking at Chu Junting in front of him, Gu Huaixu couldn't help but think of the late emperor. The late emperor was also a man of deep affection. If it weren't for the constraints of the throne, he would have only married the Empress Dowager in his life.

He could understand the sincerity in Chu Junting's words, and thinking about how no other girl had ever appeared in his life over the years, it was clear that he was a person who would rather have none than settle for less.

"Since Your Highness the King of Chu is so sincere, we will no longer stop you. We only hope that you will keep your word."

Gu Huaixu raised his wine glass, then glanced at Song Lin beside him, gesturing for him to raise his glass as well.

Song Lin snapped out of his daze. His father-in-law had already given the indication; how could he dare disobey? Besides, things had already gone this far; what else could he say?

Does the King of Chu really want them to cut out his heart and show it to them?