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

As dusk fell, Gu Zhaoyuan was about to have her dinner when she saw Jiang Ye rushing into her courtyard.

"Jiang Ye?"

A look of surprise flashed in Gu Zhaoyuan's eyes as she looked at him, who was travel-worn, with a thin layer of sweat on his forehead and slightly disheveled clothes, clearly indicating that he had rushed here.

"What's wrong with you?"

Upon seeing Gu Zhaoyuan, Jiang Ye slowed his pace, his dark eyes filled with complex emotions and guilt.

"Zhaoyuan, I'm so sorry. I never thought that my actions would put you in danger."

He now knew the whole story from his aunt. He had been upset about why Zhao Yuan was so cold to him after he came back.

It turns out he was the one who hurt Zhaoyuan!

Gu Zhaoyuan's fair face stiffened for a moment as she looked at the familiar face before her, her eyes filled with melancholy.

They were childhood sweethearts, having known each other since they were young. Unlike other childhood sweethearts who grew up bickering and fighting, Jiang Ye had always been extremely kind to her, seemingly giving her all his tenderness.

He wouldn't laugh at her for running slowly, he would buy her her favorite snacks, he would make her laugh when she was sad, and even after she went to school, he would still find time to give her gifts.

Even though everyone laughed at her for not being pretty when she first started embroidering the purse, only he praised her for embroidering it as very cute and was willing to wear it.

That day, she blushed from her sisters' laughter and resolved to embroider more beautifully. She kept thinking about him and hoped that she could marry Jiang Ye when she grew up.

Every time she saw Jiang Ye's smile, she couldn't help but feel happy. Watching the young man talk confidently and eloquently in the crowd, she would secretly watch him.

Unlike Jiang Ye, she was not bold and was always reserved and shy, but Jiang Ye never ignored her. He would praise her for being beautiful, smart, and good at making things.

When her uncle was transferred away from the capital, she was particularly anxious, only to learn that her parents had arranged the marriage.

When her parents asked, she blushed and answered. She also learned that the Jiang family approved of the marriage and were just waiting for her to return in two years so that they could get married.

Over the past two years, she has grown into a young woman, and during that time she has maintained correspondence with Jiang Ye. Everything should have gone smoothly, but unexpectedly, so many things have happened.

“It’s not your fault, this wasn’t your intention either,” Gu Zhaoyuan said.

Looking at Gu Zhaoyuan's haggard appearance, Jiang Ye felt a pang of sadness. She had lost a lot of weight recently, and her usually shy and timid eyes were now tinged with a faint sorrow.

"In my heart, you have always been the most important person, and no one else has ever been more important."

I didn't know Tong Shu would say such hurtful things to you. I have no connection with her whatsoever, and everything she said is a lie.

I haven't taken a concubine; you're the only one in my heart.

Jiang Ye spoke earnestly, his voice slightly hurried, revealing his anxiety.

"The hug you saw that day was when she suddenly hugged me, and I quickly pushed her away. I haven't seen her since then. It was all a misunderstanding."

I've already spoken to my uncle and aunt; Tong Shu will confront them when she returns later.

Gu Zhaoyuan looked at Jiang Ye, who was even more handsome and tall than two years ago. His clear eyes reflected her image, as if he had known her from the very beginning.

"Will Tong Shu come to confront us later?"

Jiang Ye nodded, "Yes, this matter must be resolved. We can't let you suffer injustice for nothing."

Gu Zhaoyuan hesitated to speak, but she already understood after her cousin subtly reminded her that there must be a misunderstanding.

Jiang Ye hasn't changed; it's she who has wronged Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye was devoted to her, but she actually fell in love with Qu Shen.

She was under the spell before and didn't realize this, always thinking that she was the one who was wronged the most. But since she woke up completely today, she felt even more ashamed.

How could she do such a thing? She has no right to question Jiang Ye!

Jiang Ye was unaware of Gu Zhaoyuan's thoughts. Seeing her hesitant expression, he said, "Everyone is in the front hall now, shall we go too?"

Let's wait until the truth is clear before discussing anything further. Give us a chance, okay?

lobby.

From the moment Tong Shu was brought to the Gu family, she had a bad feeling.

When she saw Jiang Ye and Gu Zhaoyuan arrive together, disbelief flashed in her eyes. Calculating the time, shouldn't Gu Zhaoyuan have been in trouble by now?

Even if they weren't dead, they wouldn't be as safe and sound as they are now!

"Miss Tong, you must know why I invited you here today. Let's make it clear: what exactly is your relationship with Jiang Ye?"

Lord Jiang had a sullen face. After returning to his residence, he heard his wife tell him the whole story and found it unbelievable. Tong Shu seemed very well-behaved, but he never expected her to be so scheming.

Was everything before just an act?

"My relationship with you is completely innocent, yet you went and told Zhaoyuan that we had consummated our marriage?"

Jiang Ye's face was ashen. "Ever since you saved me, I've treated you well. I gave you enough gifts to thank you, and I even helped you settle down in the capital and find your family. And this is how you betray me?"

Song Ruozhen stayed at the Gu family home today and did not leave. After Gu Zhaoyuan went back to her room to rest, she accompanied Gu Huan'er to choose the things to prepare for the wedding.

Upon seeing the Jiang family arrive with Tong Shu, the two hurried over.

A look of panic flashed across Tong Shu's face. She couldn't understand why Gu Zhaoyuan, who believed her in her previous life, was killed by Qu Shen, and why things were different in this life.

In her past life, she had tried every means to get close to Jiang Ye, falsely accusing him of forcing himself on her, which was how she entered the Jiang family. However, as a concubine, Jiang Ye did not like her, and neither did Lord Jiang and Madam Jiang, so her life was naturally difficult.

However, she fell in love with Jiang Ye at first sight and was determined to marry him no matter what!

Heaven gave her a second chance at life, which is why she deliberately stayed in that mountain forest. As long as she could become Jiang Ye's savior, it wouldn't be difficult for her to enter the Jiang family mansion again.

As expected, Jiang Ye, his parents, and everyone else's attitudes have changed in this lifetime.

Back in the manor, she was disliked and even the servants looked down on her, which made her feel incredibly resentful.

She originally thought that as long as Gu Zhaoyuan died, she could comfort Jiang Ye more, find an opportunity to make things irreversible, and since she also knew a lot of things she didn't know in her previous life, she was sure she could make Jiang Ye fall in love with her!

But who would have thought... that Gu Zhaoyuan was still alive!

Not only did she not die, she even told Jiang Ye about it. Normally, she would never say such a thing. How could this be?

"I...I didn't," Tong Shu quickly denied, her face filled with panic and astonishment. "I never said anything like that. Why are you framing me?"