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

As Song Ruozhen left the Meng residence, she saw a familiar carriage parked not far away.

When Yunyang saw his princess come out, he quickly drove to the door and stopped.

Since Song Ruozhen returned with Meng Qin today, Meng Qin was just about to arrange for her own carriage to send Ruozhen back when she saw that a carriage had already come to pick her up.

The next moment, she saw Chu Junting getting off the carriage.

"I never expected that the Prince would come to pick you up in person. You are truly the envy of everyone."

Meng Qin blinked. She had long known that the King of Chu treated Ruozhen very well, but today she finally saw just how good he was.

Seeing this made her want to find someone to marry, and it seems she's quite happy after getting married.

Song Ruozhen glanced at her and said, "I'll head back now."

"Your Highness, please take care," Meng Qin said with a smile.

Chu Junting helped Song Ruozhen into the carriage and immediately noticed that her face was a little pale. His handsome brows were slightly furrowed and his eyes were full of concern.

"Were you too tired today from rescuing people?"

Song Ruozhen looked slightly surprised. "You knew all along?"

"I heard about it when I returned home. Thanks to you, the young mistress of the Meng family was spared her life."

Chu Junting responded and carefully examined the woman in front of him. "Go back and get some rest. I'll have someone prepare some nourishing food for you. Don't overwork yourself."

Hearing the man's words full of concern, Song Ruozhen felt a warmth in her heart. She rested her head on Chu Junting's shoulder, and the corners of her lips curved slightly upward.

"I'm fine. It just took some effort to save people. I'll be fine after I rest for a while."

Chu Junting put his arm around his wife and said, “I heard that the situation today was extremely dangerous, and the imperial physicians were helpless. Your medical skills are truly superb.”

“Of course.” Song Ruozhen said smugly in front of Chu Junting, “My medical skills are not to be underestimated. It would be quite difficult for ordinary people to ask me to treat them.”

Chu Junting chuckled, "Of course! Most people don't have that kind of face."

Song Ruozhen was amused by Chu Junting and said, "You've almost finished with your work at the Dali Temple, haven't you?"

"The work is basically finished now, and the list of those to be cleared has been handed over to the Emperor. However, the number of officials involved this time is quite large, while the number of court officials is much smaller."

"Father plans to hold another imperial examination; it should be announced to the world soon."

"This is fantastic news for all the candidates in the imperial examinations."

Song Ruozhen raised her eyebrows slightly. The imperial examination, held once every three years, was like a carp leaping over the dragon gate. If one failed the first time, one would have to wait another three years.

Now that the imperial court has reopened the imperial examinations, it's as if they've been given two fewer years to wait.

"Your second brother is exceptionally talented, and Father Emperor highly praises him. He intends to assign the exam questions to him this time."

Song Ruozhen's eyes lit up. "Really?"

Chu Junting reached out and gently stroked her delicate nose, saying, "When have I ever lied to you?"

"I knew my second brother was a capable man. Back then, his articles were praised by everyone in the capital. Now that his wedding is imminent, it's truly a double celebration."

Song Ruozhen thought that her mother had been busy with her second brother's wedding recently, and the wedding would be held in a few days.

She wrapped her arms around Chu Junting's shoulders and closed her eyes comfortably. "I've been busy all day, so I'm a little sleepy."

"Go back and get a good night's sleep."

Chu Junting's eyes filled with heartache as he thought that this girl was always busy and probably had forgotten that tomorrow was her birthday.

However, it's good that he, as her husband, remembers!

As the carriage slowly arrived at the entrance of the Chu Prince's residence, Chu Junting realized that the person in his arms had fallen asleep, breathing steadily, with a strand of hair falling on her fair and smooth face. She was sleeping exceptionally well.

He felt a surge of tenderness in his heart; his wife was truly someone he could never tire of looking at.

"Your Majesty..."

Just as Yunyang was about to call for the prince to get off the carriage, he saw Chu Junting signal him to be quiet, so he immediately shut his mouth.

Chu Junting carried Song Ruozhen off the carriage. His hands were strong and his steps were steady. The girl in his arms frowned at first, but then found a comfortable position in his arms and fell asleep.

With a hint of a smile in his eyes, Chu Junting walked into the house and carefully placed her on the bed.

Seeing that she was uncomfortable sleeping in her outer clothes, he unbuttoned her dress and helped her take off her outer garment.

However, as soon as his clothes were undone, he saw a shimmering expanse of white skin, and felt his blood rush to his head. The girl, however, was completely unaware of this. She placed her arm on his abdomen and, as if thinking of something, even reached out and pinched it.

Chu Junting chuckled. If she hadn't been so tired and sound asleep today, he would have made her take charge of putting out the fire she had stirred up.

That night, Chu Junting took a cold shower before falling asleep.

The next day, when Song Ruozhen woke up, she felt refreshed and comfortable all over.

Because she had exhausted herself yesterday, she slept very soundly. She only remembered falling asleep unintentionally in the carriage yesterday, and she figured that Jun Ting must have carried her back.

Thinking of this, she felt a sweet warmth in her heart. In the past, she was always cautious and would never have fallen into a deep sleep like this.

Now, she has many people around her whom she can rely on and trust.

After she got up and dressed, she asked, "Has the Prince not returned from court yet?"

"His Highness seems to have something to attend to today; he went out early this morning," Chenxiang replied.

Song Ruozhen nodded slightly. She had fallen asleep too quickly yesterday and hadn't had a chance to ask.

Chenxiang, Baizhi, and Qingteng exchanged glances. They could tell from their princess's reaction that she had indeed forgotten it was her birthday.

Just as Song Ruozhen was ordering someone to serve breakfast, Chu Junting walked in carrying a bowl of longevity noodles.

"Jun Ting, what's wrong with you..."

Song Ruozhen was slightly taken aback, but when she saw the longevity noodles on the table, she immediately understood and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Happy birthday!

Chu Junting's handsome face was filled with a gentle and doting smile, "You must eat longevity noodles on your birthday, would you like to try some?"

Song Ruozhen looked at the noodles in front of her. The eggs were a little burnt, but overall they still looked pretty good.

She could tell at a glance that this was definitely not the work of the head chef in the manor. Looking at Chu Junting, who was looking at her expectantly, an unbelievable thought suddenly appeared in her eyes.

"You didn't make this yourself, did you?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Chu Junting's eyes. "How did you figure that out?"

Yunyang, standing to the side, couldn't help but chuckle, "The prince went to the kitchen early this morning to cook longevity noodles for the princess, and this bowl is the best he's ever made!"

The prince has always been a warrior on the battlefield, wielding swords. It is said that a gentleman keeps away from the kitchen, but the prince is willing to do anything to make the princess happy.

He hadn't eaten breakfast that morning, but now he's eaten three big bowls and is still feeling very full.

“I can naturally tell the difference in my husband’s skills at a glance.”

Song Ruozhen smiled sweetly, "It must be delicious. This is the longevity noodle bowl that has left the deepest impression on me!"