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

When Song Ruozhen arrived on the street and saw the lively scene, she immediately understood why everyone was so looking forward to today's lantern festival.

Lantern festivals are held in the imperial city on ordinary days, but this day of the year is the most lively, far more so than other times.

Looking around, there are various activities such as pitch-pot, ring toss, archery, and couplet matching, all of which attract a large number of people.

"Sister-in-law, you haven't released a sky lantern with your brother yet, have you? Why don't we take this opportunity today and let your brother win first place, and then you can release the biggest sky lantern together?" Chu Muyao asked expectantly.

Song Ruozhen was slightly taken aback, having learned about the annual custom of releasing sky lanterns from the original owner's memories.

People in the capital city like to make wishes by releasing sky lanterns. The lantern festival happens to be in early spring. Some people pray for good weather and a good harvest, some pray for good health, but most people release sky lanterns together with their lovers, praying for a long and lasting relationship.

Every year, the largest sky lantern is called the "Unity Lantern," which was created by the romantic scholar Yang Taifu who sacrificed his life to pursue the woman he loved. This tradition has gradually been passed down and become a custom.

It is said that if lovers release a lantern together, their relationship will last a long time.

However, to release the largest sky lantern, one must win in each activity, and only the person with the highest score will have the opportunity to stand at the highest point and release the largest sky lantern.

Song Ruozhen looked at Chu Junting beside her, thinking that given his personality, he shouldn't do such a thing.

However, before she could speak, she met Chu Junting's smiling eyes.

"I will definitely win first place today, and we will release sky lanterns together!"

Song Ruozhen was slightly taken aback, then a smile appeared on her face. "Alright! Then I'll wait for Your Highness to win first place!"

Chu Yungui and Gu Huan'er arrived just then and overheard Chu Junting's words. Chu Yungui immediately said, "Sister-in-law, you'd better watch carefully today. My brother's skills are no joke!"

As the group walked to the pitch-pot area, many people around recognized Chu Junting and his companion.

"Your Highness, are you also hoping to win the Sky Lantern today?" Zhao Simiao teased.

The event of winning the sky lantern was mostly attended by members of aristocratic families. Ordinary people would release their own small sky lanterns, since participating in so many activities would cost a considerable amount of money.

He had heard two days ago that the Prince of Yun had a sweetheart, and seeing him here today, he guessed what had happened.

"Your Highness, there are quite a few experts in pitch-pot today, and several are eager to win. I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to succeed!"

Zhao Simiao chuckled, and the people beside him nodded in agreement. The competition to win the Heavenly Lantern was extremely fierce every year, and the law stated that the Heavenly Lantern competition valued fairness above all else and did not consider status.

In other words, even if the prince came, it would be useless. Everyone would still compete, and winning against the prince would make them seem even more remarkable!

Chu Yungui glanced at the group, his eyes full of smugness, "Today it's not me, it's my royal brother who wants to win the Heavenly Lantern. You guys... have absolutely no hope!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Simiao and the others' expressions changed, and they subconsciously looked at Chu Junting beside them.

Did they hear it correctly?

The King of Chu has never been interested in such matters and has never participated in them over the years, yet today he intends to win the sky lantern?

At this moment, a series of cheers came from the side, "Young Master Xu has already hit the seventh one in a row. If he hits every single one in a row, then no one will be able to beat him in the pitch-pot game today!"

"I, the king, will give it a try."

Chu Junting glanced at Song Ruozhen beside him and lowered his voice, saying, "I will definitely win it back for you."

When everyone saw that the King of Chu was really going to throw arrows into the pot, they were all stunned. It was like the sun had risen in the west!

Tang Xuening, who was in the crowd, also noticed the commotion. Seeing the King of Chu openly appearing with Song Ruozhen, her eyes were filled with resentment.

"I don't think His Highness the Prince of Chu has a very deep affection for Miss Song. If he really liked her that much, he would have married her long ago, but there's still no progress."

Tian Jiaojiao looked at Song Ruozhen with a mocking expression. She was also jealous of Song Ruozhen. Why did this woman have such good luck?

However, seeing that the marriage between the two had not been finalized after the King of Chu returned, she felt much happier.

Now that Song Yi'an is performing better and better in the court, her father praises her from time to time, and her mother regrets that she could not marry Song Yi'an, otherwise she would be the envy of everyone.

All of this is Song Ruozhen's fault!

"Indeed, there's been no movement, but I heard that the King of Chu seems to be interested in marrying Song Ruozhen, but Song Ruozhen hasn't agreed?"

Tang Xuening frowned slightly. There were all sorts of rumors circulating lately, and she found this news ridiculous. Why wouldn't Song Ruozhen agree?

"How could that be? Who's spouting such nonsense?" Tian Jiaojiao found it laughable. "If the King of Chu really wanted to marry her, she would have agreed long ago. She's the Queen Consort of Chu; who wouldn't want to be one?"

"I also think that Song Ruozhen went to great lengths and put in so much effort just to marry the King of Chu, didn't she?"

In my opinion, the King of Chu's interest in her is merely temporary; the Queen Mother doesn't like her at all, and the King of Chu would never go against the Queen Mother's wishes for her sake.

Tian Jiaojiao's eyes were cold. It was all because of Song Ruozhen that she had ended up like this.

After her reputation was ruined, her status plummeted. She was originally the most favored in the family, but now even her older sister's status has surpassed hers. How could she not hate her?

The two hid in the crowd, watching the situation ahead from afar. It was also the first time Song Ruozhen had seen Chu Junting play the pitch-pot game, and her beautiful eyes were filled with anticipation.

She had heard of Chu Junting's heroic deeds on the battlefield, but had never seen him in person. Now, she imagined that he must be extremely accurate in this game of pitch-pot.

When everyone saw that Chu Junting was really going to throw the arrow into the pot, even the man who had already hit it seven times in a row couldn't help but let out a wail.

"It's over. The King of Chu has personally intervened; we have no hope left!"

"The King of Chu's strength is beyond doubt; who among us can compare?"

"Is King Chu perhaps trying to win the sky lantern because of Miss Song? It seems that Miss Song is truly cherished by King Chu. To make King Chu go to such lengths is something I never imagined in my lifetime!"

In the next instant, Chu Junting made a move, and the arrows in his hand seemed to have eyes, all of them flying into the pot!

Immediately afterwards, everyone witnessed what it meant to hit the bullseye every time, with no arrow missing its mark!

Previously, the most impressive feat was hitting ten arrows in a row, but Chu Junting seemed relaxed and casual, barely even aiming, yet every arrow in his hand missed its mark.

Exclamations erupted from all around, drawing the attention of everyone nearby.

"His Highness the King of Chu is indeed extraordinary. With this move, how could anyone else possibly have a chance?"

"It's impossible to win against the Sky Lantern today, but seeing the King of Chu make a move is worthwhile!"