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

The Xu family's family reunion banquet.

When Song Ruozhen and Liu Ruyan arrived, the Xu residence was bustling with activity. Grand Tutor Xu held an extremely high position in the court, and his long-lost daughter had finally returned to her ancestral home. Almost all the noble families in the entire capital city had come.

The maids and servants bustled about, busy preparing a fine feast, while the servants led the guests into the mansion.

"Ruozhen!"

A warm and joyful voice rang out, and Song Ruozhen's arm was taken, meeting a happy smile.

"I've finally met you. I didn't expect so much to have happened in just half a month since I left the capital."

I originally planned to go to your residence to find you, but then my mother told me that you would also be attending the Xu family's family reunion banquet today, so I came here to wait for you.

"Nianchu, you're finally back from your visit home."

Song Ruozhen smiled. Yun Nianchu was the original owner's best friend since childhood, and they had a close relationship. Unfortunately, she went home to visit her family half a month ago, and this was the only time she was able to meet her today.

She remembered that the original owner of the book suffered grievances after marrying into the Lin family, so Yun Nianchu often kept her company and comforted her.

After the original owner's death, he vehemently denounced Lin Zhiyue, which offended Qin Shuangshuang, leading to his humiliation and eventual suicide by hanging...

"Ruozhen, what exactly happened? I heard that you and Lin Zhiyue broke off your engagement. Didn't you always hope he would come back? How could this be..."

Yun Nianchu couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement. Ruozhen had always been gentle and mild-mannered, and this audacious act was really unlike her.

"Wakabayashi Nobuyoshi is still the perfect match I had in mind. He is a great hero, so naturally I want to marry him."

He broke his promise to me despite our marriage agreement, and even married a concubine on our wedding day. This not only showed him contempt for me, but also insulted my parents.

My father is gone, and I don't want people to look down on the Song family because of me. What's wrong with breaking off the engagement?

Song Ruozhen mimicked the original owner's personality and spoke, secretly thinking:

Lin Zhiyue, who has a white moonlight in his heart and settles for second best when he can't have her, must be blind to become a substitute and a money bag!

"Ruozhen, you've really gone through so much. I'm sure someone will recognize your talent and appreciate your worth."

Yun Nianchu's eyes were full of heartache. Ruozhen's approach was good, but the girl was already over twenty years old. How difficult it would be for her to find a good family to marry into.

Song Ruozhen sensed her best friend's distress and sighed inwardly, feeling even more sorry for Yun Nianchu.

The reason why the original owner became close friends with Yun Nianchu was because Yun Nianchu was also gentle and easy to bully, and wholeheartedly wanted what was best for the original owner.

Now that she has transmigrated here, she will not let Yun Nianchu repeat the same mistakes, and she must protect her well.

"Madam Song, Miss Song!"

Upon seeing Song Ruozhen, Madam Xu happily stepped out from the group of noblewomen and walked briskly to the two of them.

"Let me introduce you all. It is thanks to Madam Song's daughter, Ruozhen, that I was able to find my biological daughter!"

"Madam Xu, you flatter me." Liu Ruyan looked at her daughter, her eyes filled with joy and pride.

Xu Ruolan's eyes were full of gratitude. "Madam Song is still so humble. No matter what, Ruozhen has been a great help this time. Otherwise, I don't know how long I would have been searching for my daughter. I would not be able to rest in peace even if I died."

The ladies around her naturally knew how much effort Xu Ruolan had put into finding her daughter over the years, and they couldn't help but tear up whenever they mentioned it, until recently when they finally saw her truly happy.

"This is Miss Song. Not only is she beautiful, but she is also kind-hearted. She is Miss Xu's benefactor."

"I never expected that Miss Song, at such a young age, could see through the charlatan's scam. I was almost deceived myself, but thanks to Miss Song, I was saved."

Xu Yue'er arrived with a man, and she seemed particularly friendly towards Song Ruozhen.

"Ruozhen, it's so good to see you here. I heard about your preferences beforehand, so I specially bought your favorite desserts and fruits from Yunyaju. Let's go try them later?"

“Okay.” Song Ruozhen nodded in agreement.

“He’an, this is Ruozhen. We were able to find your sister thanks to her.” Xu Ruolan introduced with a smile, “Ruozhen, this is my son He’an.”

Song Ruozhen looked at the young man in front of her. He was dressed in a white brocade robe, tall and slender, with a piece of fine mutton fat jade hanging at his waist. He had an otherworldly air about him.

His handsome face was radiant with a gentle smile, and he exuded no air of ruthlessness, resembling a refined and elegant gentleman.

"Thank you for your help, Miss Song. I am very grateful."

A look of amazement flashed in Xu He'an's eyes.

The news of Song Ruozhen's annulment of the engagement had caused quite a stir. He had heard about it before, but his mother had only praised her for her beauty without ever having seen her in person. Now that he had seen her, she was truly like a fairy descended from heaven, unforgettable.

Song Ruozhen bowed and said, "I am happy to be able to help accomplish such a wonderful thing."

Xu He'an is a renowned scholar in the capital, and many daughters of officials hope to marry into the Xu family. Today's family reunion banquet has also attracted many ladies who brought their daughters, all hoping to form a marriage alliance with the Xu family.

Seeing Xu Ruolan introduce Song Ruozhen to Xu He'an, he couldn't help but wonder if Madam Xu intended for Song Ruozhen to be her daughter-in-law.

"Ruozhen, I've known you for so many years and I never knew you had such abilities. I suppose you only exposed me by accident last time?"

He Xiangning walked to Song Ruozhen's side, her face, which could barely be described as pretty, was adorned with a smile, but the jealousy and dissatisfaction in her eyes betrayed her emotions.

"Who are you?" Song Ruozhen asked.

He Xiangning's expression froze, and she feigned sadness, saying:

"Ruozhen, I know you are of a higher status than me, but we have known each other for so many years. You can't look down on me just because you come from a higher background!"

"If I don't know you, does that mean I look down on you? Does that mean everyone here has to know you, or everyone looks down on you?"

Song Ruozhen feigned surprise, her heart filled with disdain. He Xiangning was Zhao Shuwan's friend.

In the past, when Zhao Shuwan came to the Song family, He Xiangning also came twice, but the original owner did not like her mercenary appearance, so she did not interact with her much.

She knew even better that He Xiangning was Qin Shuangshuang's good friend; these three were birds of a feather!

“Ruozhen and I grew up together, and I’m not very familiar with you. But I do remember that you seem to be Qin Shuangshuang’s close friend?” Yun Nianchu asked in surprise.

Xu Yue'er frowned. "Qin Shuangshuang's friend? The Qin Shuangshuang who was hired by Master Lin's wife to hire a swindler?"

"Oh, it's you!" Song Ruozhen exclaimed in surprise. "You came here today specifically to apologize on Qin Shuangshuang's behalf?"

He Xiangning hadn't expected the two of them to work together so well. Seeing Xu He'an's gaze gradually turn cold, she became extremely anxious.

She had admired Xu He'an for so long and tried every means to get close to him. How could she just stand by and watch Madam Xu match him up with Song Ruozhen?