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

"Caiwei, why are you in your possession of Miss's personal seal?"

Madam Ruan's face turned ashen. She rushed forward and snatched the private seal from Caiwei's hand. Upon closer inspection, it was indeed Nian Tang's private seal.

Caiwei was surprised that despite her caution, she was still caught, and a sense of panic washed over her.

Seeing the second wife winking at her, she hesitated, unsure how to respond.

Madam Ruan noticed their gaze and immediately looked at the second branch of the family. "Caiwei is your maid, yet she's sneaking around here. Shouldn't you give an explanation?"

The second wife immediately stepped forward and slapped Caiwei hard across the face.

"You traitor! How have I taught you to behave like this? How dare you sneak into Miss's room to steal!"

Song Ruozhen saw this scene and sneered inwardly. This second wife had immediately pinned the blame on her as soon as she arrived.

Steal something?

Stealing is a minor matter, but it can solidify Ruan Niantang's criminal record.

If the second wife is truly a good person, she would definitely see this as a good opportunity to help Ruan Niantang salvage her reputation. In other words... there is definitely something wrong with the second wife!

"Stealing? Second sister-in-law, what are you joking about? Even if Caiwei really wanted to steal, she should steal from your second branch of the family."

After going through all that trouble, finally arriving at Nian Tang's room, they didn't steal a single piece of gold, silver, or jewelry, yet they somehow managed to grab this private seal. Would anyone believe them if I told them?

Madam Ruan scoffed. Now that things have come to this, everything is undoubtedly clear!

"Second sister-in-law, you've been holding a grudge against us because we drove Yuanwu out, haven't you?"

Upon hearing this, the second wife's expression changed slightly, "That's not true!"

The eldest son of the Ruan family's eyes turned completely cold. "Over the years, our eldest branch has treated your second branch with utmost kindness and has never owed you anything."

Yuan Wu plotted to frame Ling Feng, almost causing him to lose his life. You were scheming to ensure that Yu Cheng would never have a chance to come back, while at the same time you were plotting to kill Ling Feng, thus wiping out the line of our eldest son's family!

"In an ordinary family, they would have kicked you all out long ago. I only held back out of brotherhood, and only kicked out Yuan Wu, the culprit!"

"I never expected you to hold a grudge and use this opportunity to ruin Nian Tang's reputation. You are truly treacherous and vicious!"

The eldest son of the Ruan family kept his eyes fixed on his younger brother, cherishing the bond they had formed since childhood.

As the older brother, he believed he had taken good care of his younger brother and had never wronged the second wife's family over the years. Who would have thought that they would be targeted by them again and again!

"Since you are so unwilling, then let's divide the family completely from today onwards, and let our brotherhood be severed from this day forward!"

As soon as the eldest son of the Ruan family finished speaking, the second son also panicked.

"Brother, I really didn't know anything about this! Yuanwu was indeed at fault first, and I understand that. We can't split up the family!"

The second branch of the family has relied on the first branch for many years. He himself has no ability, but he has no worries about food and clothing while staying in the mansion. Moreover, the fields and shops he owns do not cause any trouble on a daily basis because they are backed by the Grand Tutor's mansion.

Even when encountering problems, as long as you ask the eldest son for help, they will almost never refuse.

Once they separated from the Ruan family, their situation would be completely different.

He then looked directly at his wife and said, "Tell me! What exactly happened?"

"I don't know either. I didn't ask anyone to do it." The second wife was also anxious and insisted on denying it.

We must not back down on this matter, no matter what. If we do, we'll never have such good days again!

"Caiwei, tell me! Did the second wife's family make you do this?!"

Madam Ruan's eyes were bloodshot, and she could not hide her anger. "If you don't tell the truth, I will report you to the authorities. You know what will happen to you then!"

Caiwei was startled and instinctively wanted to speak, but when she met the threatening gaze of the second wife, she was even more terrified.

Her indenture is still in the hands of the second wife; whether she speaks or not, she's almost certainly doomed.

In the next instant, she made up her mind and said, "I... I just wanted to steal something. I saw this seal and thought it was nice, so I kept it. I didn't have time to steal anything else before the young master arrived!"

The second wife secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but her face was full of anger.

"You brat, how dare you steal and cause such a big misunderstanding! I'll teach you a lesson!"

"Madam, I will never dare to do it again. Please forgive me!" Caiwei pleaded.

Madam Ling suddenly spoke up: "Since the seal was found in Miss Ruan's room, doesn't that prove that the seal was not lost? Then the letter that Yu Chen received must be genuine!"

"No, that paper..."

Madam Ruan spoke subconsciously, but was interrupted by Madam Ling, "Since Miss Ruan has made up her mind to use Ling Feng, all of this is naturally premeditated."

However, the Ling family isn't stupid enough to let a girl manipulate us like this!

These words were extremely serious, stating directly that Ruan Niantang deliberately took advantage of Ling Yuchen's affections, using despicable and seductive tactics!

“Madam Ling, you are mistaken. If Nian Tang were truly willing to marry me, there would be no need for her to go to such lengths to ruin her reputation. It is obvious that someone is deliberately framing her. Isn’t that obvious?”

Song Yi'an spoke calmly and composedly, "It is common for a good woman to be sought after by many families, but to specifically write on the letter that Young Master Ling should propose today, and to know that both our families are also interested in an engagement, causing such a commotion will not benefit Miss Ruan herself."

Since Young Master Ling is fond of Miss Ruan, surely he wouldn't assume she's a simpleton, digging a hole for herself?

Madam Ling paused slightly, a complex expression on her face.

Even the self-assured Ling Yuchen hesitated at this moment. His words did indeed seem somewhat illogical, and if he tried to explain them away, he was afraid that no one would believe him.

"What's so difficult about that?" Song Ruozhen smiled faintly and walked forward to Caiwei.

"You must have heard of my reputation, right? If you tell the truth, you will be punished but you can still save your life. But if you don't tell the truth and swear an oath to my face, today will be your death day."

Song Ruozhen's expression was gentle and calm. "You choose for yourself."

In an instant, Caiwei's face turned deathly pale.

The crowd was stunned, instinctively glancing at the sky. What if a bolt of lightning struck Caiwei and killed her...?

Chu Junting couldn't help but chuckle. His wife had become famous in one battle, and as long as he brought up that incident, no one would dare to lie or make a solemn oath in front of her.

"me……"

Looking at the stunningly beautiful face before her, Caiwei felt as if she were a vengeful ghost, and couldn't help but burst into tears.

"I'll tell you everything!"