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

Yun Nianchu was shocked by Song Ruozhen's words, "Force... force someone back?"

"correct."

Song Ruozhen spoke with conviction, saying that people are often trapped by their own thoughts. In fact, if you step back and look at things from a different perspective, many things are not a big deal.

"Ruozhen, you've really changed a lot, but I think you're absolutely right!"

Yun Nianchu thought about Ruozhen's situation when she broke off the engagement. Everyone said she would never find a good family to marry into again, but now they all saw how well the King of Chu treated her.

Perhaps she should be more open-minded. Since she can't force her cousin to agree, she should try a different approach!

Sooner or later, you'll find a suitable match!

Seeing that Yun Nianchu's emotions had calmed down and she seemed to have really figured things out, Song Ruozhen said, "Today, Yun Xiaoniang caused trouble in the mansion, saying that you like Yun Chengze, so I came here specifically to inform you."

"what?"

Yun Nianchu's expression changed. She had previously thought that if her cousin also liked her, she would tell her mother everything.

Now that she's ready to give up, why is Yun Xiaoniang bringing this matter to her mother's attention? Wouldn't that just cause her a lot of trouble?

"Judging from Aunt Zhang's expression, she doesn't seem to care too much, and may not believe it. You don't need to worry too much," Song Ruozhen said.

If the two are truly on the same page, they might as well take this opportunity to clarify things. She felt that Aunt Zhang was easygoing and not a pedantic person.

Although it is indeed hard to accept at the moment, I believe that if we give Aunt Zhang some time, she will definitely understand. It's just that the situation is a little different from what I imagined, and it seems that there is no need to bring it up for the time being.

Yun Nianchu nodded, "There's no need to worry now, anyway, there was never anything between my cousin and me."

As night deepened, Song Ruozhen and the other person returned to the Song family home together.

"Zhen'er and Ruochu have such a good relationship. As soon as she got back, she couldn't wait to go find Ruochu. I was wondering where you had gone."

When Gu Ruyan saw the two of them return together, a smile spread across her face. "Go wash your hands quickly, dinner will be ready soon."

The Gu family had already arrived and were exchanging pleasantries with the Duke and Duchess of Luo. General Bai, Song Lin's master, had also arrived, and the air was filled with laughter.

"I knew you wouldn't die so easily. You waited so long to come back. You're really good at holding back. You didn't even send a message back. If Madam had run away, you would have been in big trouble!"

General Bai punched Song Lin, his expression a mixture of annoyance and amusement.

"My wife is completely devoted to me, she wouldn't run away." Song Lin smiled smugly. "Master, back then you rushed back from the battlefield so hastily, wasn't it because you were worried that your wife would run away?"

Everyone couldn't help but laugh when they heard this. General Bai's wife was never one to suffer a loss, and they had seen plenty of the Bai family's drama in the past.

"You little rascal, Song Lin, now you even dare to laugh at your master! I'll make sure you drink until you can't get off the table!"

Song Ruozhen looked at her father's beaming face. Her mother stood to the side without saying a word, but her eyes and brows were full of joy, and the corners of her lips unconsciously turned up.

She was once all alone, but now she is surrounded by her family, and the feeling of having her loved ones by her side is indescribable.

"Didn't the King of Chu come tonight?" Yun Nianchu asked.

Song Ruozhen shook her head, "He went to the palace as soon as he returned today, so the welcoming banquet will probably be held in the palace. He won't be coming."

The Emperor had entrusted Chu Junting and his maternal grandfather with the task of dealing with the flood, and now that they had returned, their first priority was naturally to report back.

As for her father, he will also be going to the palace tomorrow to explain everything.

Yun Nianchu understood and said, "I heard that the flood situation is very serious. I was really surprised that you were able to come back so quickly."

However, I'm so happy to see you back. I didn't really feel anything when you were here, but without you, I felt like I'd lost my anchor.

"Now that I'm back, you can rest assured." Song Ruozhen chuckled. "If you're unhappy about anything, don't keep it to yourself, remember to come to me."

Yun Nianchu nodded, "Even if you find me annoying, I'm still coming."

Just then, Yun Chengze arrived.

"Chengze is here too, everyone's here, we can start the feast!" Gu Ruyan said with a smile.

When Yun Nianchu heard Yun Chengze's name, she unconsciously turned her gaze away. But the moment she met the man's eyes, a hint of sadness flashed across her face, but more than that, she was resolute and turned her gaze away first.

Ruozhen was engaged to Lin Zhiyue for two years, and when she realized that he was not a good match, she was able to break off the engagement without hesitation. Now that she has hit a wall, she still doesn't turn back. Does she want to make a scene until everyone hates her?

From this day forward, she will let go completely!

Yun Chengze's dark eyes caught Yun Nianchu's expression, and his handsome brows furrowed involuntarily, clearly sensing that her mood was somewhat off today.

"The banquets at your Song residence have never disappointed; the chef's skills are truly exceptional."

Yan Qingyu praised it highly, saying that apart from the imperial kitchen, the Song family's banquet was the best-tasting.

Unfortunately, she failed to poach the Song family's cook!

“Mother, you don’t know, Fifth Sister’s cooking skills are absolutely amazing. Yan Zhou is not a glutton, but after tasting Fifth Sister’s cooking, he couldn’t help but talk about it to me several times.”

Luo Qingyin chuckled, her eyes full of admiration, "Fifth Sister is good in every way. Not only is she beautiful and talented, but she also has excellent cooking skills."

"Your medical skills are superb. Thanks to Ruozhen, you are now much better."

Yan Qingyu nodded repeatedly. She felt more gratitude towards Ruozhen than anything else. Over the past few years, she had watched Luo Qingyin's health deteriorate day by day, and as a mother, she was heartbroken.

Now that she's not only married, but her health is also getting better and better, she can finally rest easy.

To be honest, she really envied Ruyan for having such a daughter. Just thinking about what happened two years ago made her hate the Fan family to death!

If it weren't for these scoundrels, she and Ruyan would still be in contact, and Huaili might even have been able to marry Ruozhen. How happy she would be to have such a daughter-in-law!

Unfortunately, the King of Chu is now eyeing the throne covetously, and his own son is no match for him at all.

Luo Huaili was enjoying his meal when he suddenly noticed his mother looking at him with a disappointed expression, and he couldn't help but touch his nose.

He hasn't done anything bad lately!

"Auntie, you flatter me. I'm happiest when my sister-in-law and brother are living happily together," Song Ruozhen said with a smile.

Now that the drinks have been served a few times, it's time for the elders to start chatting. Every daughter will sing her praises. Although she hasn't experienced this much before, she still knows the routine.

"Zhang Wen, I heard that Chengze and Miss Huang have met. Are they interested in getting married?" Yan Qingyu asked with a smile.

Zhang Wen's gaze unconsciously fell on Yun Chengze, while her mind wandered to what Yun Xiaoniang had said earlier that day...