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

Zhao Xubai understood the reason after hearing this. Qian Qingmiao's strange reaction when she mentioned that pink dress was because she had seen it!

She recognized that it was her own sister who did it, but she couldn't believe that it was really her.

"It's her! It must be her!"

Hearing Zhao Xubai's words, Cheng Chen asked in surprise, "You also think it's her?"

"Auntie, don't the Qian sisters get along well?"

Chu Yungui frowned, but his tone carried a hint of disbelief. Harmonious brothers and deep sisterly affection were always the scenes that everyone loved to see.

However, while it's not uncommon for brothers to quarrel and sisters to be at odds, it's extremely rare for a serious conflict between sisters to escalate to the point of death.

Moreover, Qian Qingmiao was only a few years old at the time, and Qian Yalin was only ten years old. How could she be so cruel?

"Qian Yalin has always been petty and intolerant, while Miaomiao is well-behaved and sensible. Back then, Qian's parents did indeed prefer Miaomiao."

As Zhao's mother spoke, she recalled the situation back then, "However, since Miao Miao's accident, they have devoted more attention to Ya Lin, which has led to her becoming more and more arrogant and simply lawless."

"Qian Yalin has been jealous since childhood, and it is very likely that she couldn't stand Qian Qingmiao taking away her parents' love, so she deliberately killed her!"

That way, no one can compete with her!

I heard that after she married into the Prince Che's mansion, many of his concubines died, several of them mysteriously, including two who accidentally fell into the water!

Shu Heng's expression changed. They had never paid any attention to such rumors about concubines, nor would they bother to find out. It was only recently, when Qian Yalin was demoted to a secondary consort and Prince Che went south, that the entire Prince Che's mansion was in an uproar, and he heard some of it.

I initially thought it was all an accident, but now that I've connected the dots, it all feels truly terrifying...

All of this might have been done intentionally!

“Now that we’ve discovered the clues, it’s time to go to the Qian family. Otherwise, their ghost marriage ceremony will continue, and Young Master Zhao could become the groom the moment he closes his eyes tonight,” Song Ruozhen said at the opportune moment.

The thought of the marriage sent a chill down Zhao Xubai's spine.

As the group headed towards the Qian family's residence, Chu Junting looked at the shrewd young woman beside him and asked, "Did you already know the outcome?"

Song Ruozhen nodded slightly, "I figured it out a long time ago, but if I say it directly, they might not believe me. It's better to let them discover it for themselves."

"We only wanted to save Young Master Zhao; as for the feud between the Qian and Zhao families, there's no need for us to get involved."

She never intended to get involved in this whole affair; she had only agreed to Chu Yungui's request to save Zhao Xubai's life.

Now that the Zhao family has discovered the truth, they will investigate everything that follows. And it's time to uncover the absurdity of the Qian family's affair...

"Madam is so clever." Chu Junting couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheek, finding her both cute and intelligent.

"What madam? Don't call me that."

Song Ruozhen's eyes widened, but her voice unconsciously carried a hint of reproach, soft and sweet, which softened the man's heart.

“You can’t escape now. You can only be my wife for the rest of your life.” Chu Junting chuckled. “The imperial decree of marriage bestowed by Father has been written. But before that, I will make everything clear to Mother first, so that you will not suffer any grievances in the future.”

Song Ruozhen was slightly taken aback. She remembered that Chu Junting had mentioned the imperial marriage, which the emperor had already agreed to before they set off south.

However, having made the promise in front of his father and maternal grandfather, he couldn't help but ask, "Are you really planning to tell the Empress?"

If we were to tell the Empress his true thoughts as he previously suggested, she would probably be furious.

"When have I ever lied to you?"

Chu Junting looked calm. In fact, he had thought it through long ago: in this life, he only wanted to live for himself.

"Don't worry, I will handle things properly. It will not affect you or the Song family."

Seemingly sensing Song Ruozhen's worries, Chu Junting spoke earnestly, as if making a promise: if he really couldn't even handle such a small matter, then he truly didn't deserve Ruozhen.

Seeing this, Song Ruozhen didn't ask any more questions. She knew Chu Junting's ability to handle things, and since he had said so, there was probably no need to worry.

Qian family.

A mysterious ritual is underway.

Looking at Qian Qingmiao's memorial tablet, Qian's mother's eyes were already red from crying.

"Miaomiao, don't be afraid. Once you get married, you'll have someone to take care of you, including your beloved Xu Bai. Rest in peace."

Looking at the ceremony before him, Mr. Qian was still worried. "Madam, I don't think this is appropriate. If Xu Bai is really hurt, we will feel terrible."

"Why should we feel bad? If it weren't for Zhao Xubai, how could Miaomiao have died?"

Qian's mother's attitude was extreme: "Back then, Miaomiao liked him so much. She followed him around all day and wanted to marry him. But in the end, he abandoned her and she lost her life!"

She was so young, and she was soaked in the icy river for so long. If she were still alive, she would be of marriageable age by now.

I've been dreaming about her a lot these days. She says the river is cold, and she clearly died with her eyes wide open. The master said that as long as we have a ghost marriage, Miaomiao can rest in peace.

When she was alive, we couldn't do anything for her; now that she's dead, we're just doing a small thing for her. Is that not even enough?

Seeing his wife's agitation, Mr. Qian swallowed back the words he wanted to say, his expression revealing a hint of helplessness.

"Fine, fine. Since you insist on this, I won't stop you. I really feel that the Zhao family wronged us back then, but they have always treated us very well over the years."

Besides, Xu Bai was young at the time, and he didn't do it on purpose.

"I don't care whether he did it on purpose or not, my Miaomiao died because of him. He's already grown up, but my Miaomiao died when she was so young!"

Was their compensation to us over the years truly sincere? They were just trying to ease their own consciences!

"You're Miaomiao's biological father, how could you say such cold-blooded things? Even in the underworld, Miaomiao will never acknowledge you as such a heartless and cold-blooded father!"

The mother was furious. "You haven't dreamed about Miaomiao at all these days. It's because of your attitude that Miaomiao doesn't want to acknowledge you as her father."

Mr. Qian sighed deeply. How could he not feel sorry for Miaomiao? She was his most beloved daughter, whom he had always cherished.

Could it be... that Miao Miao really hasn't forgiven him, which is why he can't even dream about her?

"Mother, I think we should hurry up with the ceremony. If it continues to be delayed, I'm worried something might go wrong," Qian Yalin said anxiously.