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

Seeing that Chu Junting had come and immediately brought up the matter without any hesitation, the Empress's feelings were indescribably complicated.

"Do you still regard me as your mother?"

"You used to visit your mother often, but now, apart from the one time you came when you first came back, I hardly ever see you. Could it be that because your mother doesn't approve of this marriage, you're planning to abandon your mother as well?"

The Empress's voice carried a hint of resentment. This son was the one she valued most, and she had poured countless efforts into him. But now, because of a girl, he had become estranged from her.

Hearing his mother's tone, Chu Yungui realized she was about to complain and couldn't help but say:

"Mother, my brother has always been filial to you. He has been busy since he returned, which is why he has visited less often. But he has brought back many gifts for you, all of which were carefully selected."

The Empress glanced at Chu Yungui, knowing that the brothers had a good relationship and always helped each other.

Before she could say anything, the Prince of Yun hurriedly defended her, but she did know that the gifts Jun Ting brought back were indeed the result of careful consideration.

Anyone who saw it in the palace couldn't help but praise it.

"Your Majesty gave birth to me and is someone I deeply respect and love. I will certainly be filial to you," Chu Junting replied.

The Empress's expression softened somewhat. She knew that both of her sons were very filial, a fact known to everyone in the capital.

Aside from the marriage, there had been no arguments between the mother and son. Now that she thinks about it, she actually feels that it was really inappropriate to cause a rift between mother and son over a girl.

"Are you determined to marry Song Ruozhen?" the Empress asked.

When Lu Minhui saw her sister bring up the matter, her eyes lit up and she winked at Chu Junting, thinking, "There's hope!"

"In this lifetime, I will not marry anyone but Ruozhen."

Chu Junting's attitude was extremely firm, just as it had been the last time the matter was brought up, without any change.

The Empress sighed deeply, "Actually, it's not that I don't want you to be with Song Ruozhen. I was thinking that it would be best if you married a suitable principal wife and welcomed her as a concubine."

When Lu Minhui heard her older sister's words, she felt dizzy. All that she had said before was for nothing.

Jun Ting is not a promiscuous person. You can tell from the fact that he hasn't had any other girls around him all these years. Song Ruozhen is the person he cherishes most.

Let alone Miss Song not agreeing to be a concubine, even if Miss Song were willing, Jun Ting would never let her suffer such an injustice.

"Your son only wants her in this life."

As expected, Chu Junting's attitude was very firm, and he spoke without hesitation.

"Just her alone?" The Empress frowned. "How can that be acceptable?"

Even if she agrees to marry Song Ruozhen as her princess with Jun Ting, it's impossible for her to marry only one girl!

"I've already thought this through."

"What if I don't agree?"

Chu Junting said nonchalantly, "Then I'll become a monk."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was stunned.

Chu Yungui stared in shock, his eyes wide. His elder brother had never said anything like that before!

If he really becomes a monk, let alone his mother, even his father would probably come to kill him!

Lu Minhui was secretly shocked. If she wasn't afraid of upsetting her own sister, she would have applauded Jun Ting. Such a man was rare in the world, and he was family.

As her aunt, she felt very gratified!

"Are you threatening me?" the Empress asked incredulously.

"I'm not threatening you, I'm just telling the truth."

Chu Junting's eyes were serious and his voice was sincere, "To be honest, Mother, from the very beginning I was the one who liked Ruozhen. She was unwilling to get involved in any trouble."

I have never loved a girl so deeply in my life. It was only after meeting her that I felt that everything in the past was missing a blank.

I went through a lot of effort to get her to give me a chance.

The Empress's face turned ashen. Chu Junting had said something similar before, but she simply didn't believe it.

Which girl would refuse such a great opportunity?

Not to mention that Jun Ting is good in every way. Countless girls in the capital are eager to marry him. With such immense wealth falling on Song Ruozhen's head, how could she possibly be unwilling?

"Mother, you only think I am the best because I am your son."

If you were in Ruozhen's shoes, the Song family would be wealthy, with excellent food, clothing, and daily necessities. Moreover, her father and brothers would be in the imperial court and very capable.

No matter who she marries, she will live a good life. With her father and brothers supporting her, her mother-in-law and husband will not make things difficult for her, and will even find ways to pamper her.

But if she marries me, she will not only be drawn into conflict, but also suffer injustice.

Chu Junting gave a self-deprecating laugh, "Mother, if it were you, what would you choose?"

The Empress initially did not believe Chu Junting's words at all, but now, thinking about the life Song Ruozhen lived in the Song family, she realized that she indeed had everything she wanted.

The palace is seen as an unattainable place by many, but after entering the palace, one realizes that life inside is not as free as outside, and one is imprisoned within square walls.

If she really had a choice, she wouldn't want to choose this path...

Looking at the Empress's expression, although she didn't say it explicitly, everyone already knew the answer. Lu Minhui, needless to say, felt that life outside the palace was too free.

Even the Lu family can't compare to the Song family's wealth; the difference is enormous.

Aside from the palace, Song Ruozhen's life would be good no matter who she married in the capital. If everyone didn't know that the relationship between the Prince of Chu and her was unusual, her doorstep would probably be worn down by suitors by now.

"She is a smart girl who is good at judging the situation and has a strong sense of pride. She will never bend her back."

She knew her mother disliked her and didn't want to get involved, so when her mother tried to arrange a marriage between me and Miss Nie, she had already given up on me.

Chu Junting's voice carried a hint of self-mockery, but also a sense of helplessness and dejection.

"But I've heard that you've been seen going in and out with her these past few days?" the Empress couldn't help but ask.

"That's because I took the initiative to back down, only asking to remain friends. She understood my difficulties, so she didn't refuse."

Chu Junting sighed and said, "In fact, Mother, you don't need to worry about this matter. Even if you agree, I may not have any hope."

The Empress's face darkened. "How could she, a young woman, be so heartless? Doesn't she see any good in you at all?"

Seeing his mother's attitude change from arrogance at the beginning to being unconsciously swayed by his elder brother's emotions, and even beginning to worry about his brother being abandoned, Chu Yungui was shocked beyond measure.

As expected of the Emperor!

This is a trick he could learn for a lifetime!