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

Shen Huai'an never expected that Chu Muyao and Song Ruozhen would have such a good relationship.

He had clearly heard that the Empress did not like Song Ruozhen, so logically, Chu Muyao should also dislike Song Ruozhen!

"So that's why I heard that Young Master Shen is about to become a prince consort. It turns out he saved your life!"

However, I haven't heard your elder brother mention this marriage yet. Could it be that it's already arranged?

Looking at the seemingly respectable Shen Huai'an, Song Ruozhen's eyes flashed with a hint of disdain. Just from his appearance, she could tell he was no good.

Just now, Song Biyun kept saying that it was the shop she wanted to buy, but now it's clearly Shen Huai'an who's buying the shop too. In other words... these two guys are definitely not ordinary.

Despite their already good relationship, Shen Huai'an publicly announced that he was about to become the emperor's son-in-law, just to bully others by taking advantage of his power.

She had seen plenty of men who wanted to climb the social ladder by relying on women, but where did he get the confidence to think he could climb up to Chu Muyao and become a phoenix while also flirting with other girls?

"Marriage?" Chu Muyao couldn't help but be surprised, and a little embarrassed. "Who said such unfounded things?"

Song Ruozhen took in her reaction and knew that she was truly in love with Shen Huai'an, but this guy was really not someone she could entrust with anything.

If I really marry him, then I'm doomed!

"Since it's baseless, we must be careful. We'll tell the King of Chu about this later, and we must find the person spreading these rumors."

"As a princess, your reputation is of utmost importance. It not only concerns yourself but also the face of the royal family. I'm sure Her Majesty the Empress will be displeased if she finds out about this," Song Ruozhen reminded her.

Chu Muyao initially thought the news was nothing, and even felt a little sweet inside. Shen Huai'an had always treated her very well, and last time he even got injured to save her.

She knew in her heart that Shen Huai'an definitely had feelings for her.

However, after Song Ruozhen's reminder, she felt that it made a lot of sense.

Given her status, such rumors cannot be spread before everything is settled, otherwise it might affect her father and mother's impression of Huai'an.

Upon hearing Song Ruozhen's words, Shen Huai'an's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but feel annoyed.

That damn woman, why did she have to ruin his good time?

If he had known earlier that Chu Muyao and Song Ruozhen had such a good relationship, he should have been more restrained, and wouldn't be in such a passive position now.

As he spoke, he glanced at Song Biyun with some dissatisfaction. She must have known about this, but she hadn't reminded him!

Song Biyun felt wronged; how could she have known that Song Ruozhen had such abilities?

Chu Muyao is a princess, after all. How come she doesn't have any princess temperament at all? Even the Empress looks down on Song Ruozhen, but she's so arrogant, calling her sister-in-law right off the bat!

"I suppose it's because I've met with the princess a few more times recently that these rumors have started. They probably don't have any bad intentions, so why scare them?" Shen Huai'an said.

Chu Muyao thought that this was indeed the case. She had gone out with Huai'an and the others several times recently. People are naturally fond of making unfounded accusations, so this situation was not surprising. However, she should indeed be more careful.

"In that case, I will be more careful in the future, since it's never good for rumors to spread."

Chu Muyao, being a lady from a prominent family, had been recuperating in the palace these past few days and was unaware of these rumors circulating outside.

If we didn't know, that would be one thing, but now that we do, we certainly can't let this kind of news get out.

Upon hearing this, Shen Huai'an's expression changed immediately. He subconsciously glanced at Song Ruozhen and realized that Chu Muyao not only had a good relationship with her, but also listened to her very much.

If she interferes, it will be much more difficult for him to be with Chu Muyao.

Damn it! Of all times, I had to mess with this woman!

"Sister-in-law, what brings you here today?" Chu Muyao asked.

"I took a liking to this restaurant and came here specifically to buy it. Do you know about the barbecue shop I recently opened?" Song Ruozhen said with a light smile.

Chu Muyao nodded, "I happened to try the barbecue from your shop when I went out today, and it was really delicious!"

"Did you have someone buy this on your own?"

Song Ruozhen was somewhat surprised, but she knew that Mu Yao also liked these. When the store opened, she had someone prepare some to send to Mu Yao to try, but knowing that Mu Yao was still recovering from her injuries, Chu Yungui took them all and ate them.

"My aunt happened to bring some barbecue to visit my mother today. I happened to run into her when I went to visit my mother. They also praised your shop for doing very well."

Chu Muyao blinked. She knew all too well that her brother longed to marry his sister-in-law. If it weren't for her mother's attitude, they would have been married long ago.

Speaking of this, she felt that Ruozhen's personality was really calm. If it were any other girl, she would have been unable to hold back and would have married directly without any regard for the consequences. But she was calm and composed, and did not seem to be eager to get married at all.

That's why she admired him even more, feeling that this is how a young lady should be.

Even though the other party was the Empress Dowager, she felt that a young lady's family should not compromise. Moreover, she felt that Ruozhen was no worse than anyone else, and even many people could not compare to her!

Seeing that Chu Muyao had arrived, Song Biyun focused all her attention on Song Ruozhen, completely forgetting about the shop, and couldn't help but say:

“Princess Muyao, this restaurant was chosen by Young Master Shen a few days ago, but it was delayed for a few days. However, when we arrived today, my cousin said that they had chosen it first.”

Song Biyun looked innocent and pitiful. "Could you please plead with my cousin to give up the restaurant?"

Chu Muyao was slightly taken aback. She had been so focused on telling her sister-in-law that she had forgotten about it, as her mother's opinion had changed.

However, when she heard the words "cousin," she was surprised and keenly sensed that something was amiss.

"Is Ruozhen your cousin?"

Song Biyun nodded, "That's right, we are actually quite close."

Chu Muyao glanced at Song Biyun indifferently. Actually, she didn't like this girl that much, but she was friends with Shen Huai'an and the others. They had been together on a previous trip, so they had become somewhat familiar with each other.

She knew Ruozhen's personality; she was definitely not the type to deliberately cause trouble. She treated her friends extremely well, let alone her relatives.

In other words, since Song Biyun had already put it this way, and Ruozhen still hadn't nodded, it meant that the two of them definitely didn't have a good relationship.

"Huai'an, did you book this restaurant beforehand? Did you pay a deposit?" Chu Muyao asked.

When Shen Huai'an saw that Chu Muyao had asked the same question as the Song family, his expression turned ugly, and he could only shake his head unwillingly, "No."