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

As soon as Song Ruozhen stepped off the carriage, she immediately saw Chu Junting waiting there, and a hint of surprise flashed in her clear eyes.

"Did you come all this way to pick me up?"

Chu Junting nodded, "I received the news beforehand that the Empress Dowager had summoned you to the palace. Don't worry, I'll be waiting outside."

If anything goes wrong, just call out and I'll come in. I'll take care of everything.

Seeing the man's earnest and sincere expression, it was clear that he had prepared everything, but was still worried that something unexpected might happen. Song Ruozhen slowly smiled.

"I understand. You've arranged everything so well, nothing will happen."

Chu Junting looked at the woman standing prettily in front of him, dressed in a light-colored winter coat with a white velvet trim around the collar that made her look exceptionally cute.

This was the first time he had ever liked a girl, and he liked her much more than he had ever imagined.

He loved her so much that he couldn't bear to see her suffer even the slightest grievance.

Seeing her smile now, I feel a warmth spreading through my heart that is enough to dispel all the cold.

"My maternal grandmother is here today too. She is kind and gentle and has always treated me very well. She will definitely not make things difficult for you."

Chu Junting accompanied Song Ruozhen as they slowly walked inside. He slowed his pace and introduced her to the situation of her maternal grandparents' family.

Song Ruozhen knew beforehand that Old Madam Lu had returned to her hometown to visit relatives, and that she had stayed there for quite some time, prompting the Lu family to plan several times to bring her back. However, Princess Anlan was pregnant, and Old Madam Lu was sure to return.

However, when Song Ruozhen arrived at the Empress's palace, she found Chu Muyao and Chu Yungui waiting in the courtyard. Their eyes lit up when they saw her.

"Sister-in-law, I rushed over as soon as I heard that the Empress Dowager had summoned you to the palace. I hope everything is alright?" Chu Muyao asked worriedly.

She still clearly remembered what her mother said when her sister-in-law came last time. Now her brother and sister-in-law have a good relationship. If her mother were to come again, no one could bear it.

"Don't worry, my elder brother, aunt, and maternal grandmother have all taken turns trying. If they still can't change Mother's mind, then what will become of us?"

Chu Yungui wasn't worried at all. He had personally witnessed his elder brother charming his mother so well that she was completely bewildered. Unfortunately, Mu Yao was still recuperating in her palace at the time and couldn't make it.

Upon hearing this, Chu Junting and Song Ruozhen knew that Chu Yungui must have kept it from Chu Muyao, deliberately making her worry.

As Song Ruozhen went inside, Chu Muyao looked at her elder brother beside her and couldn't help but ask, "Aren't we just going to stay outside and not go in?"

“Let’s wait a bit. Anyway, my brother is highly skilled in martial arts, so even if he’s right here, he can hear everything that’s going on inside clearly,” Chu Yungui said.

Chu Muyao: "..." But she couldn't hear clearly.

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress. May Your Majesty be well."

Song Ruozhen bowed respectfully.

The next moment, a voice full of surprise rang out, "So you're the girl Jun Ting likes?"

The moment Madam Lu saw Song Ruozhen enter, her eyes lit up. Wasn't this the girl she had bumped into on the street a few days ago?

"You're the Song family's daughter? I really didn't expect that!"

Madam Lu walked forward happily, took Song Ruozhen's hands and led her to the side, "Sit down quickly, it's so cold today, you must be freezing on your way here?"

Feeling the warmth of Madam Lu, Song Ruozhen was also surprised. She hadn't expected that the person she had bumped into earlier was actually the prince's maternal grandmother. What a coincidence!

Seeing her mother's warm and joyful expression, the Empress realized that the person who had helped her mother was indeed Song Ruozhen.

It seems... her medical skills are indeed superb.

"I knew Junting had good taste. She's such a good girl." Old Madam Lu was overjoyed. "I've heard about you and Junting. Please don't take the previous misunderstandings to heart."

Song Ruozhen was somewhat flattered, thinking back to when she saw Old Madam Lu on the street, she felt even more affectionate upon seeing her today.

"Madam, you flatter me."

"I know you have a good nature, you don't take these things to heart, and you're a kind person."

I know the Empress's personality best; she has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. You'll understand once you get to know her better.

Madam Lu smiled broadly, thinking that Jun Ting hadn't been able to settle down for so many years, but now that he had found such a good girl, all the years of waiting had been worthwhile.

The Empress was still thinking about how to talk to Song Ruozhen about what had happened before. Since Jun Ting was going to guard the border for the sake of a girl, she naturally wanted to ease the tension between the two sides.

It's just that these kinds of things are inherently difficult to talk about.

Who would have thought that before she even had a chance to speak, Old Madam Lu would reveal everything, showing her no respect whatsoever...

Just then, Old Madam Lu turned to the Empress and said, "Empress, what do you think?"

Queen: "..."

Song Ruozhen followed Madam Lu's gaze and saw that the dignified and elegant Empress seemed rather at a loss.

However, this feeling was fleeting, so quick it seemed like an illusion.

"The Imperial Household Department has just sent over a pair of jadeite bracelets. They are made of the finest materials. I thought you might like them, so I kept them."

As she spoke, the Empress opened the brocade box beside her, and her maidservant presented it to Song Ruozhen.

Song Ruozhen immediately recognized that this was a fine bracelet. Anything sent to the Empress by the Imperial Household Department must be of superior quality, not to mention that it was probably specially selected for her by the Empress.

"Your Majesty, this bracelet is far too precious..."

"It's a gift for you, no matter how expensive or heavy it is, it's only right." Old Madam Lu patted Song Ruozhen's hand. "Be good, you must accept it. From now on, we're all family, so don't take those things to heart anymore."

Jun Ting is a good boy and will definitely treat you well. As for these jewels, your mother has plenty. She will pick out more and send them to you later.

You're at the age where you should love to dress up, so don't dress too plainly. You should dress up nicely and wear whatever looks good on you.

Empress: "...Yes, I have quite a few here. Take as many as you like. There was some misunderstanding between us before. I know that Jun Ting has feelings for you, and I hope that you two can be well."

Chu Muyao was eavesdropping at the door, hoping that her mother would not make things difficult for her sister-in-law. Little did she know that the situation inside was completely different from what she had feared.

Not only did they not make things difficult at all, they even gave gifts. Does this mean they have agreed to the marriage between the emperor and his wife?

In his excitement, he lost his grip on the door and made a slight noise.

The Empress glanced indifferently at the door. "If you want to listen, then come in. Do you really think I won't notice such a commotion?"

Chu Muyao gave an awkward smile, glanced at Chu Junting and Chu Yungui outside the door, and then the three of them walked in together...

The Empress glanced at Chu Junting, and although she didn't say anything, her attitude was quite clear.

She had said everything she needed to say. Surely Jun Ting couldn't possibly not win this girl back?