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

"Your Majesty, has something happened in the palace? You seem rather unhappy."

"Mother, it's nothing. I'm happiest to have you back."

The Empress then realized that her unconscious expression had been noticed, and quickly told Old Madam Lu not to take it to heart.

"You are my daughter, and I know your temperament best. Do you expect me to hide it from you?"

Seeing this, Lu Minhui said, "Mother, my sister is worried about Junting's marriage."

Madam Lu had originally intended to tell the Empress that she had met a very fine young woman today, who was a perfect match for Jun Ting. Upon hearing this, she immediately said:

"When I came back today, I was accidentally bumped into. Luckily, a girl passed by and helped me up. I saw that the girl was extremely beautiful, a true beauty."

I just sent someone to inquire, and I expect to have news soon. Why don't we arrange for Jun Ting to meet her?

"No need, Jun Ting already has someone he loves," the Empress said.

Madam Lu was slightly taken aback. "You already have someone you love? Then why aren't you married yet?"

The Empress's expression froze, and Lu Minhui, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but say, "The Prince of Chu does indeed have someone he loves, but my sister is not satisfied with that girl, so she keeps introducing other girls to him."

That girl was also a woman of principle. She never intended to enter the royal family; she only liked the King of Chu. Seeing that her sister didn't like her, she gave up and planned to marry someone else.

"Jun Ting is now completely heartbroken and has no intention of getting married."

Madam Lu was shocked. "How can that be? Does that mean the marriage is off now?"

"I don't know. Jun Ting plans to try again, but whether it will work out depends on the girl's choice."

"Whose daughter is she?" Old Madam Lu couldn't help but ask.

"The Song family's daughter, Song Ruozhen."

"The Song family is a good family. Many other families had their eyes on their daughters before, but they were already engaged. I have heard about what happened after that."

Madam Lu suddenly realized that this was such a rare occurrence that she had heard of it even in other cities.

"I know why you don't agree to this marriage. You must think it's inappropriate because she broke off an engagement before, right?"

The Empress nodded. "Of course. She's a girl who broke off her engagement, but everyone in the capital knows how much she did for the Lin family."

"So what? She was engaged to the Lin family at the time, and Lin Zhiyue happened to go to the border. She helped take care of Old Madam Lin because she was kind-hearted. How can you blame her?"

To be honest, Lin Zhiyue was heartless and ungrateful, and he wronged such a girl. Wasn't he just reaping what he sowed?

Old Madam Lu shook her head with a sigh. When she first heard the news, she thought the Lin family was really stupid.

When the Lin family went to great lengths to arrange this marriage, she felt that the Lin family had struck gold. With the Song family's help, they not only didn't have to worry about money, but Song Lin could also help Lin Zhiyue. It was a win-win situation with no downsides.

Who would have thought that Lin Zhiyue was so easily bewitched by a vixen, and now he has disappeared from the capital.

"The Empress Dowager has always favored Jun Ting. Did you perhaps say these things to her?" Old Madam Lu asked.

The Empress fell silent, unsure how to respond.

Madam Lu sighed with disappointment, "You know what happened between the Empress Dowager and the late Emperor. I warned you long ago that the Empress Dowager is generous and intelligent."

Don't bring up those complicated matters in front of her. She's been in the palace for so many years; what kind of thoughts can't she see through?

"Mother, because of Junting's marriage, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor are both dissatisfied with me. You must help me."

The Empress looked aggrieved. The Empress Dowager didn't like her, and she really couldn't do anything about it. But ever since she tried to get Jun Ting and Ling Qian'er together, the Emperor had also been quite dissatisfied with her. Now things were really difficult to handle.

"No rush. Tell me about the matter carefully, and then we'll discuss how to handle it together," said Madam Lu in a deep voice.

Lu Minhui listened from the side. Her mother had always been intelligent. If it weren't for her mother's guidance, she probably wouldn't have been able to become a princess.

"Mother, Miss Song is really something else. I was able to get pregnant thanks to her. She's a lucky star!"

Previously, news came that General Song had died in battle, that the eldest son of the Song family was crippled in both legs, and that the second son had gone blind. Everyone said the Song family was completely finished. But after Miss Song refused the marriage proposal on the spot, everything changed.

Madam Lu was surprised, "Is that so? No wonder you praised her so highly."

“I used to be prejudiced against her too, but I realized it was wrong and changed it later,” Lu Minhui said with an awkward smile.

Madam Lu glanced at her and then said to the Empress, "That's the only thing Minhui does better than you. She corrects herself immediately after realizing something is wrong. You are more stubborn than her and don't want to listen to these things."

The Empress was also aware of her own personality issues. Her mother had once said to her when they were in the capital, "Since Song Ruozhen is so capable, why did the Song family's situation get worse and worse before the engagement was called off?"

Lu Minhui thought for a moment and said, "Maybe it's a sign from heaven! Heaven thinks she shouldn't have married Lin Zhiyue. Now that she's broken off the engagement, the Song family is doing well, isn't it?"

As she spoke, she covered her mouth in surprise, as if she had really discovered a big secret!

This must be divine guidance!

The Empress had always thought Lu Minhui's words were too far-fetched, but after hearing her explanation, she began to think that it might actually be a possibility...

“Since Junting truly likes it, you should stop objecting. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Junting is capable, so why do you have to be an annoying mother?”

In my opinion, we should find an opportunity another day, when you meet that girl, and I'll take a look with you too.

The Empress agreed. Now that even her mother had said so, what else could she say?

I just don't know... after Jun Ting tells Song Ruozhen, will their marriage be finalized?

While the elders were pondering, Chu Yungui had already gone with his elder brother to find his sister-in-law.

"Brother, can I really call you sister-in-law now?"

Chu Yungui smiled broadly, "I really didn't expect you to change your strategy today. The Empress Dowager's attitude has completely changed. I am truly amazed!"

If I ever meet someone I love in the future, and my mother disapproves, I'll use the same tactic!

Chu Junting glanced at him. "Isn't Mother quite satisfied with that girl who's always been following you around?"

Upon hearing him mention Gu Huan'er, Chu Yungui's face flashed with unease. "I have nothing to do with her."

Chu Junting raised an eyebrow. "I think she has a good personality and is quite a good match for you. Besides, she is the one that the Empress Dowager has chosen. If you like her, she would be the perfect fit."

Chu Yungui: "What do you mean?"

"She's straightforward, you're a bit of a brooding type."

Chu Yungui: "???" Why is he saying such hurtful things?