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

As Chu Yungui listened to her elder brother's words, she pondered what exactly had gone wrong that had caused him to misunderstand her.

Chu Junting, however, was lost in another thought, and suddenly asked, "Yun Gui, what do young ladies like most?"

Chu Yungui was slightly taken aback, and subconsciously asked, "Flowers?"

As he spoke, his eyes lit up. "Brother, you and sister-in-law are definitely going to get together. Are you planning to make it a big deal? That's great! That's exactly how it should be!"

Chu Junting nodded with a smile, because Ruozhen had suffered a lot of grievances because her mother disagreed.

The marriage has not yet been finalized, and there are some rumors circulating in the capital. He has heard about them, but Ruozhen, being a good-natured person, has never brought them up.

He didn't want her to suffer any injustice. Rather than a marriage decree, he hoped to see Ruozhen agree on her own.

"There's a lantern festival in a few days, so why don't we buy some fireworks? Brother, you can dress up nicely and prepare a thoughtful gift; your wife will definitely love it!"

Chu Yungui's eyes lit up. He found the scene interesting just by thinking about it, and he thought the girls would all like it.

"Since you happen to be familiar with Miss Gu, subtly ask Ruozhen what kind of girl she likes, and let her wishes be the priority."

If she likes lively atmospheres, that would be perfect; if not, we'll find another way.

Chu Yungui's eyes were serious as he recalled the days he spent with Ruozhen. He knew her temperament well and thought she shouldn't dislike him.

However, this matter was of utmost importance to him, and he had to make Ruozhen happy.

Chu Yungui nodded repeatedly, and seeing how much his elder brother cared about this matter, he was even more hopeful.

When Song Ruozhen met Chu Junting and his brother, she noticed that they seemed to be in a good mood. Although they didn't speak, their eyebrows were relaxed and the corners of their lips were slightly upturned, which clearly showed that they were in a good mood.

"Did something good happen today? You all seem to be in such a good mood?"

Chu Yungui subconsciously wanted to speak, but then thought that now was not the best time, and it would be more appropriate for his elder brother to speak later.

Chu Junting was also considering this point, but when he met Song Ruozhen's scrutinizing gaze, he unconsciously said, "I entered the palace today."

Chu Yungui: "???" He just said that?

"You've entered the palace?" Song Ruozhen raised an eyebrow. "What brings you to the palace that makes you so happy?"

"I have explained everything to the Empress Dowager, and her attitude has changed. You don't need to worry anymore."

Chu Junting stepped forward, a smile spreading across his handsome and refined face as he gazed at the person before him. "I'm sorry you suffered before."

Song Ruozhen was slightly taken aback, her brows furrowing in surprise. "What did you say?"

She had met the Empress before and knew her temperament; she was not someone who would easily change her mind. If Jun Ting really said he wanted to become a monk, the Empress would probably be furious. Wouldn't she then consider her a scourge?

"However, you'll have to act like you don't want to talk to me these next few days, okay?" Chu Junting said with a light laugh.

Song Ruozhen was completely confused, but Chu Yungui next to her nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, that's right."

“I told you that I wanted to marry you, but now you are no longer willing to marry me, so I want to go and guard the border.”

Chu Junting raised his eyebrows, his handsome face different from his usual cold and indifferent one, carrying a hint of lazy teasing and playfulness, the curve of his lips seemed to smile straight into people's hearts.

Song Ruozhen suddenly realized that Chu Junting had actually used a strategy of retreating to advance, and she immediately understood why the Empress's attitude had changed.

After all, compared to having his son stationed at the border and only seeing him once in a long while, marrying a daughter-in-law who wasn't entirely satisfactory wasn't such a big deal.

Chu Junting lowered his voice, speaking in a tone only the two of them could hear: "If I'm not mistaken, Mother will probably want to see you again in the next few days. You can vent your anger then, hmm?"

"Why should I vent my anger?" Song Ruozhen asked.

“Last time in the palace, you were wronged, and it was all my fault. I made everything clear. In your eyes, my so-called advantages are not worth mentioning.”

Looking at the girl before him, Chu Junting knew he was telling the truth. If he hadn't been unwilling to let go, this girl would never have wanted to enter the royal family.

Sensing the emotions in the man's tone, Song Ruozhen felt a strange mix of emotions. He was the pride of heaven in everyone's eyes, but in front of her, he had no airs of a prince at all, acting just like an ordinary man, often feeling indebted to her.

"You don't need to worry about anything else, just be happy. As for the rest, I'll take care of everything."

"I understand." She smiled and nodded.

Seeing that the two had finished their private conversation, Chu Yungui came over and said, "Such a joyous occasion has happened today, shouldn't we celebrate properly?"

How about we go to Tianqinglou for dinner?

Chu Junting and Song Ruozhen exchanged a glance and agreed.

"Jun Ting, do you know Lu Huai'an, the young master of the Lu family?"

Song Ruozhen looked at the man beside her. Since this man was Mu Yao's savior, he should know something about her.

"Are you talking about the person who saved Mu Yao a while ago?"

"Exactly."

Chu Junting frowned. "I have no impression of this person, but I heard that he saved Mu Yao after we came back. However, since we came back, Mu Yao has been recuperating in the palace and has not heard anything about Lu Huai'an."

Why did you suddenly bring him up? Is there perhaps a problem?

"There's nothing wrong with it right now, but I just happened to run into them today. This young master Lu was very kind to Mu Yao, but I also noticed that he was very close to my cousin."

"Your cousin? The one from the Song family?" Chu Junting asked.

Song Ruozhen nodded, "Song Biyun."

Chu Junting remembered the people around Song Ruozhen very well, and he also knew that Song Biyun and Ke Yuanzhi had clashed with Ruozhen at the young prince's family recognition banquet.

The relationship between these two cousins ​​was clearly not good.

"Mu Yao left the palace today?" Chu Junting frowned. "I remember that the Empress Dowager said a couple of days ago that she should continue to recuperate in the palace and not always run out of the palace. She was injured last time because she ran out of the palace."

As she spoke, Song Ruozhen couldn't help but ask Chu Yungui, "Doesn't the princess usually have many people following her when she goes out? Was she alone when the incident happened that day?"

"I asked about this before. They said that Mu Yao finally met a group of like-minded friends and agreed to go hiking together. Bringing too many people with her would put pressure on the others."

Therefore, Mu Yao only brought one maid with her, and that maid fell first, breaking her leg. Mu Yao was fortunately rescued by Lu Huai'an; otherwise, she might have broken her leg as well.

Chu Yungui shrugged. "My mother was very angry when she found out about this. She said that from now on, when she goes out, not a single person by her side can be missing."