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

royal palace.

On this day, Song Ruozhen went to the palace with Chu Junting to express her gratitude, but she did not expect that the Empress's palace would be so lively.

Before they even went inside, they could hear Consort Duan's voice coming from within.

“Recently, Consort Zhong has become more and more beautiful. She looks exceptionally radiant, and her skin is practically glowing white. I asked her what her secret was, but she wouldn’t tell me. I ended up discovering it myself.”

Consort Duan glanced at the Peony Fairy placed next to the Empress's bedchamber, a hint of covetousness flashing in her eyes.

"It turns out that she specially invited the Peony Fairy from the high monk to make offerings, which can keep a woman young forever and make her beautiful and charming!"

Upon hearing this, the other concubines couldn't help but feel envious. They had all seen the changes in Consort Zhong recently, and the Emperor had stayed with her for several days in a row. Who wouldn't be envious?

There were already many concubines in the palace, and they would do everything in their power to please the emperor, but it was not always effective.

Now that Consort Zhong is gaining more and more favor, everyone is getting extremely anxious.

"I thought Consort Zhong had secretly kept it for herself, but I didn't expect her to give one to Her Majesty the Empress. Consort Zhong is truly devoted to Her Majesty the Empress!" Consort Duan exclaimed.

Facing the crowd's questions, Consort Zhong smiled sweetly and said, "It's not that I don't want to tell you, it's just that there are only two of these Peony Fairy statues in total, and I specially invited them back."

The high monk is no longer in the capital, and the Peony Fairy is gone too, so telling everyone would be useless.”

The Empress glanced at Consort Zhong indifferently. She had to admit that Consort Zhong's complexion was so rosy that it looked like she could be squeezed for water, and she looked much younger.

Looking at the Peony Fairy she had placed behind her, she felt a bit conflicted. She had a feeling that Consort Zhong wouldn't give her such a good opportunity, but she also felt that if it really had such a good effect, she hoped that she could stay young forever.

"It's strange, but I think Consort Zhong is getting more and more beautiful, but Her Majesty the Empress doesn't seem to have changed much."

The concubines glanced at her and found that the Empress had not changed at all. They were clearly the same fairy, so why were the effects so different?

"Her Majesty the Empress is naturally beautiful, so perhaps she doesn't need it and therefore no offerings have been made."

Consort Zhong had noticed it when she came to pay her respects. She hadn't expected that the Empress would remain unmoved by such temptation. Logically speaking, no woman should be able to resist such temptation.

However, if the Empress does not make offerings in time, wouldn't her plan fail?

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood. "So that's how it is. Your Majesty the Empress truly commands our respect."

Consort Duan's eyes lit up, and she said, "Your Majesty, this Peony Fairy is so rare. Since you don't intend to make offerings to her, I wonder if you could part with her and give her to me? I am willing to exchange her for the most precious thing in my room."

The Empress looked at the expectant Consort Duan with a calm expression that revealed nothing, but she was also thinking to herself that she didn't want to give this thing to anyone else.

"Sister Consort Duan, this is a gift I specially prepared for Her Majesty the Empress."

Consort Zhong couldn't help but feel anxious, thinking that Consort Duan was a real troublemaker who actually wanted to get the things from the Empress.

Song Ruozhen and Chu Junting stood outside the door, listening to the sounds coming from inside. Especially when they heard about the Peony Fairy being worshipped, Song Ruozhen unconsciously frowned.

"Zhen'er, what's wrong?"

Chu Junting noticed the change in Song Ruozhen's expression and keenly sensed the problem.

Song Ruozhen shook her head slightly, "I just heard that it's a bit strange that Consort Zhong worships the Peony Fairy. I wonder if it's the Peony Fairy I know about."

The Peony Fairy she had heard of was indeed a flower goddess worshipped by women, possessing the power to rejuvenate one's appearance. However, this was mixed with some secret techniques that could easily become addictive, ultimately leading to an inability to extricate oneself from the addiction, which was not necessarily a good thing.

However, those who employ insidious methods can use this method to exchange their luck, which is also terrifying.

Consort Zhong should have cherished this treasure herself, but she insisted on giving it to the Empress, which is very strange.

"tell me the story."

Chu Junting wasn't in a hurry to leave. He tilted his head slightly and listened to his future wife's words with great interest.

In fact, he wanted to listen to whatever Zhen'er said.

"I once saw a peony fairy who feeds on the offerings of women, making them radiant. If one is sincere enough, one can also offer fresh blood for even better results."

However, this will gradually cloud a woman's judgment, making her impatient for quick success and ultimately leading her into an abyss.

Upon hearing this, Chu Junting frowned. "So, it's something that harms people?"

"If it was meant to harm someone, it wouldn't be hard to understand why Consort Zhong gave it to the Empress Dowager. But why did she use it herself?"

"As long as the person making the offerings keeps things in check and chooses a scapegoat, they can benefit from it." Song Ruozhen raised her eyebrows slightly, listening carefully to Consort Zhong's attitude inside.

If Consort Zhong continues to prevent Consort Duan from taking the items, then her intentions become questionable.

Inside the room, seeing that the Empress had not yet refused, Consort Zhong retorted, unable to help but say, "Sister Consort Zhong, why are you so stingy? The Empress is so elegant and noble that she has no need for offerings. That's why I asked."

“But this is a token of my heartfelt appreciation for Her Majesty the Empress…” Consort Zhong couldn’t help but say.

Just as the Empress was about to refuse Consort Duan, Chu Junting brought Song Ruozhen in.

"Greetings, Empress Dowager and Your Highnesses."

The two bowed and their sudden appearance interrupted the previous conversation. Everyone in the room was surprised when they saw them.

"This is the future Princess Consort of Chu. I've heard of Miss Song's reputation before, and I'm finally able to meet her today."

Consort Duan and the others sized up Song Ruozhen. This girl was now extremely famous in the capital, not to mention that the Prince of Chu was pursuing her so openly. No girl in the entire capital could help but envy her.

It's truly remarkable that someone like the King of Chu could be so moved.

Seeing this beautiful face with my own eyes, I understand why the King of Chu was so captivated by her.

She is truly a rare beauty!

Even the most seasoned harem would be amazed by this exquisite and radiant face; it truly possesses an enviable beauty.

"Miss Song has grown more and more beautiful, which must be thanks to the King of Chu."

Consort Zhong looked at Song Ruozhen in front of her, her heart filled with complicated feelings. She had originally thought that Prince Che would marry her, but in the end, Prince Chu got the better deal.

If Prince Che were to marry her, with Song Lin's abilities, the Song family's wealth, and Song Ruozhen's metaphysical skills, who in the entire capital would be more helpful to Prince Che than her?

Even the Ling family mansion couldn't compare, yet now they could only watch helplessly...