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

"I just can't swallow this."

"He knew perfectly well that we would get married this time he came back, and he knew about our years of relationship and his promises to me."

Before the marriage, he already had someone else in his heart. I know that after marriage, it's inevitable that husbands will take concubines, but at least at the time of marriage, shouldn't the husband care most about himself?

Gu Zhaoyuan recalled all that had happened over the years, and then thought of Jiang Ye, who seemed to have done nothing at all just now, and felt that she really didn't know what to say.

She didn't want to see Jiang Ye; she just wanted to settle her marriage as soon as possible.

Gu Huan'er only understood why Zhao Yuan had changed so much at this moment; she was still unsure whether the news was true or false.

"Then you can't just marry any man because of this. Even if Jiang Ye is really not good, with your uncle and aunt around, they will definitely find you a better person."

There are plenty of good men in the world; you should find someone better than Jiang Ye and make him jealous!

Seeing Gu Huan'er's thoughtfulness, Gu Zhaoyuan felt a warmth in her heart. "I know you mean well, but after what happened, I don't want to think about these things anymore."

Besides, I happened to meet Young Master Qu during this time of despair. I feel this is a destined relationship. Although he comes from a poor family, if he is devoted to me, it's a good thing, isn't it?

Gu Huan'er hesitated, wanting to tell Zhao Yuan that Qu Shen was no good at all; he was not loyal in life and was no good ghost in death either.

However, now was not the time, so she suppressed the idea.

She realized that Zhao Yuan liked Jiang Ye. After all, she had liked him for so many years, and feelings couldn't just disappear like that.

She was so heartbroken that she decided to marry someone.

When Gu Huan'er followed Gu Zhaoyuan to the outskirts of the city, she heard Zhaoyuan say that there was a courtyard outside the city where Qu Shen lived.

The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became. Wasn't that a haunted house?

Even though the man was already dead, Zhao Yuan not only spent time with him, but even went to his house. That's terrifying.

“Look, his residence is right there.”

Gu Zhaoyuan pointed to a courtyard in front of her and smiled. "It's a relatively secluded place. His parents liked quiet places like this, so they built the courtyard here."

When I first came here, I thought it was a bit too quiet, but now I think it's actually quite nice. What do you think?

Gu Huan'er stared in astonishment at the courtyard before her. There really was one?

The courtyard in front of her, though not luxurious, was quite nice, a far cry from the haunted house she had imagined.

"Young Master Qu, are you there?"

Gu Zhaoyuan stepped forward and knocked on the courtyard gate.

Before long, the courtyard gate opened, and a young man dressed in blue appeared before the two of them.

He had fair skin, handsome features, and a pair of charming eyes that held a hint of a smile. At first glance, he could be considered a dashing and debonair young man.

The moment Gu Huan'er saw him, she instinctively felt dislike; his slicked-back hair and powdered face were not her type at all.

"Zhaoyuan, you've come!"

When Qu Shen saw Gu Zhaoyuan, a happy smile appeared on his face. However, when he saw Gu Huan'er, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but feel secretly delighted.

He really does have a lot of luck with women!

Not only in life, but even in death, he can find a beautiful wife.

If he could have both girls come down to earth to serve him, that feeling... just thinking about it is intoxicating!

"And who is this young lady?" Qu Shen asked.

"She is my cousin—Gu Huan'er."

Gu Zhaoyuan is Gu Huan'er's cousin, but the two are less than half a year apart in age, so they usually address each other by their first names.

"So it's my cousin. Come in and have a seat," Qu Shen invited.

Gu Huan'er suppressed her nervousness and clutched the amulet that Song Ruozhen had given her yesterday tightly in her hand. This amulet absolutely had to work!

When she and Zhaoyuan went out just now, she sent someone to deliver a letter to her cousin, and left marks along the way, so her cousin should arrive soon.

Although there seemed to be nothing wrong with the courtyard, she still felt a sense of unease and an inexplicable fear.

However, just as Gu Zhaoyuan and Gu Huan'er were about to enter the courtyard, Qu Shen's expression changed.

His gaze fell on the sachet hanging on Gu Zhaoyuan's body. "Zhaoyuan, what's in your sachet?"

Gu Zhaoyuan was slightly taken aback, subconsciously touching her sachet, not understanding why Qu Shen would ask this question out of the blue.

"This is a talisman that my mother specially obtained for me to keep me safe."

Gu Huan'er keenly noticed the change in Qu Shen's expression. Sure enough, what her cousin gave her was useful; this guy was clearly scared!

"Your aunt is so kind to you."

Qu Shen's smile turned sinister, and his gaze towards Gu Zhaoyuan changed. "I really didn't expect... you would have such a capable person by your side!"

Gu Zhaoyuan was completely confused. "Qu Shen, what are you talking about?"

"What did I say? This girl next to you is just deliberately helping you out to get back at me!"

Qu Shen glared fiercely at Gu Huan'er, sensing the same message emanating from her.

He was so close to luring this beautiful woman down to keep him company, but at this crucial moment, things went wrong, and all his efforts were in vain!

"boom!"

The courtyard gate was immediately closed!

Gu Zhaoyuan knocked on the door immediately, but there was no response and she couldn't open it.

She couldn't help but turn to look at Gu Huan'er, "Huan'er, what does Qu Shen mean by that? Are you here to deal with her today?"

Gu Huan'er didn't know how to explain for a moment, "Zhao Yuan, listen to me..."

Gu Zhaoyuan was anxious, but she was not angry. She felt that Qu Shen was too unfamiliar to her just now, and what could Huan'er do to him?

"You say it and I listen."

"The solution he's talking about is none other than this peace charm we have."

Gu Huan'er took out her amulet, "When my cousin first saw you yesterday, she noticed something was wrong, but we were worried that you couldn't handle it, so we didn't say anything directly."

"Peace charm?"

Gu Zhaoyuan took out the amulet her mother had given her yesterday, and her doubts only deepened.

"What does it mean?"

Hearing this made her even more confused. What was wrong with a good luck charm?

However, when she thought of her cousin's abilities, her eyes suddenly widened and her face turned pale.

"Huan'er, do you mean Qu Shen... isn't human?"

Gu Huan'er nodded, and was about to explain in detail when Song Ruozhen arrived. "Are you all alright?"

"It's nothing." Gu Huan'er shook her head. "Cousin, the person is right here in this yard!"

Looking at the scene before her, Song Ruozhen scoffed, "Where's the courtyard? Take a closer look at what that is!"