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

Chu Junting understood what his mother meant when he saw her eyes.

A smile flashed in his eyes. He knew very well that given his mother's temperament, it was already quite an achievement that she had done so much today; she was actively trying to ease tensions.

He knew even better that since his mother had said such a thing, she would no longer deliberately make things difficult for Ruozhen.

"Mother, it's so good that you've come to your senses. I was so afraid that my sister-in-law would be taken away by someone else. You have no idea how many people envied my brother when I attended the banquet before."

Chu Muyao was overjoyed. She had told her mother about it before, but her mother just didn't believe her.

However, she was well aware that, not to mention her sister-in-law's excellent family background and beautiful appearance, she was a rare beauty in the capital, not to mention the Song family's immense wealth.

A woman who is beautiful, talented, and rich is simply one in a million!

If it weren't for the fact that he was the emperor's brother, how many men would want to compete for it?

The Empress watched as her daughter called her "sister-in-law" repeatedly, her joyful expression making her wish that Jun Ting would marry her immediately. A helpless smile also flashed in her eyes.

"Don't be too happy yet. It still depends on whether Miss Song is willing to marry your brother!"

Chu Muyao was slightly taken aback and subconsciously looked at Song Ruozhen and Chu Junting, signaling with her eyes what was going on.

Madam Lu was quite pleased. "Mu Yao has good taste. She didn't even write to tell her grandmother about such an important matter before. If her grandmother were here, she might already have a child!"

"Grandmother, aren't you thinking too fast?"

Chu Muyao was also surprised by her grandmother's speed. Although she was also eager for the two to get married as soon as possible, her grandmother had already thought of her little nephew.

“What’s so quick about it? Don’t you think about Jun Ting’s age? Others his age all have children, right?” said Madam Lu.

Chu Muyao subconsciously thought of her eldest and second brothers. They had indeed been married for a long time and had children.

Not to mention them, even the fourth prince, who is a little younger than the emperor, should be getting married now. The third prince is truly unique.

Chu Yungui noticed that Chu Muyao was thinking, "Why is she always looking in his direction?"

As expected, after Madam Lu finished expressing her relief that Chu Junting's marriage had finally been settled, she turned her attention to Chu Yungui.

“Yun Gui, you are not young anymore. Now that your third brother’s marriage is about to be arranged, you should hurry up.”

Chu Yungui: "!!!" He knew it!

Chu Muyao was glared at by Chu Yungui, and only then did she realize the situation. An embarrassed look flashed across her face. She really didn't mean it!

"I heard that your mother has chosen several good girls for you. Didn't you like any of them? Why don't you ask your grandmother to introduce you to a few more?"

Old Madam Lu pondered before speaking, her mind already racing as she considered which family's daughters were suitable; she did know a few of them.

"No need, no need." Chu Yungui waved his hands repeatedly. "Grandmother, my marriage is not in a hurry. I also want to find someone I truly like, just like my brother."

The Empress glanced at him. "If you can't find it, are you also planning to go and guard the border?"

Chu Yungui: "..." That's it, he can't use this reason.

The atmosphere inside the room became very harmonious. Old Madam Lu happily held Song Ruozhen's hand, making Chu Muyao and the others feel as if they had all fallen out of favor. Now, in their grandmother's eyes, no one could compare to this granddaughter-in-law.

Seeing Chu Junting and Shen Huai'an finally united in marriage, Chu Muyao felt a pang of envy in her eyes, and the image of Shen Huai'an unconsciously surfaced in her mind.

She's reached the age where she should get married.

She had overheard her mother and nanny talking about this a few days ago, but she had no interest in the young men they were talking about.

Shen Huai'an's image involuntarily surfaced in her mind. Last night, after getting drunk, he couldn't help but reveal all his innermost thoughts, and she realized that he had always liked her, but dared not say it because of his status.

Shen Huai'an liked her from the very first time they met, which is why he tried every means to get close to her.

Last night, her mind kept replaying every little detail of how they met.

She saw all the good things he did for her, and every bit of care and consideration touched her deeply.

Thinking of this, Chu Muyao seemed to have made up her mind. Taking advantage of the fact that everyone was in a good mood, she expressed her thoughts.

"Actually... I also have someone I like."

The moment Chu Muyao spoke, the once lively room seemed to fall silent instantly.

Song Ruozhen, Chu Junting, and Chu Yungui exchanged glances, and a bad premonition immediately spread through their hearts.

Chu Yungui: It's over, my sister is really blind...

Chu Junting frowned slightly. He had sent people to inquire about Shen Huai'an and knew about his character.

As an illegitimate son of the Shen family, Shen Huai'an actually possessed some talent. He was good at studying and hardworking, but his character was not very good.

The struggle between legitimate and illegitimate children in a large mansion is troublesome enough, not to mention the Shen family's situation is already complicated. This person is clearly scheming to get close to Mu Yao, intending to rely on the princess to rise to power and achieve instant success.

He never looked down on ambitious people. Although he was a son of a concubine and his status was not high, as long as he earned his name honestly and uprightly, that was also a skill.

Unfortunately, this person was of questionable character, and his relationship with Song Biyun was indeed unusual.

He originally intended to find an opportunity to remind Mu Yao, since the two of them hadn't had much contact yet, but he didn't expect their relationship to progress so quickly.

"You said you have someone you like? Whose son is it?"

Although the Empress was surprised, she was mostly happy. She was also worried about Mu Yao's marriage. If a suitable candidate was found, it would be good to settle the matter as soon as possible.

"Tell your grandmother, which young master has caught your eye?" Old Madam Lu asked expectantly.

Chu Muyao slowly spoke, saying, "His status may not be good enough, and Mother may not be satisfied, but he has a very good character and is very ambitious. He will definitely be on the list of successful candidates in the imperial examinations in the future!"

However, when Chu Muyao uttered her first words, the Empress's expression turned cold, and her brows gradually furrowed.

"Who is it?"

"He is the young master Shen who saved my life."

Chu Muyao's cheeks flushed slightly, but her heart began to race. She knew that her mother would be angry when she found out about this, which was why she deliberately chose to say it when everyone was there.

"That Shen Huai'an from the Shen family?"

The Empress's face turned cold and then ashen almost instantly. "Didn't I tell you before that he came from a poor family and was just a son of a concubine? Didn't you understand what I meant?"