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

“I had just married Yan Zhou when he abandoned me to go to the battlefield. For the past two years, I have stayed in the mansion with him to fulfill my filial duties, and I have never uttered a single complaint.”

Although I spoke carelessly, I'm still feeling hurt inside..."

Fan Siying's eyes reddened, but she felt very pleased. Her mother-in-law was the most soft-hearted, and she would never blame her again whenever she cried.

"What have you done to be filial?" Song Ruozhen asked in return.

"At home, you were always served by maids and nannies. Did you cook for your mother or deliver clothes to her?"

Later, even the daily greetings were stopped, and yet they still have the nerve to claim filial piety?

Song Ruozhen was not polite at all. The original owner's family had their luck stolen and had only encountered strange people. Now that she was here, she would not give Fan Siying a chance to take advantage of her.

Fan Siying was also dumbfounded. How could Song Ruozhen have changed so much?

She used to be so easy to fool, could it be that she suffered a shock after being jilted and her personality changed drastically?

Just then, two people hurried in from outside the door. Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be Fan Siying's younger brother, Fan Xiangrong, and her mother, Qian Qiuxiang.

Looking at the two people approaching, Song Ruozhen knew perfectly well that this was a scheme devised by the Fan family. The other two had probably been waiting outside for a long time, deliberately appearing only at this moment.

This family really treats them like cash cows; they're all bloodsuckers!

“My dear in-law, my Siying has always been gentle and kind. Knowing that you are not in good health and are worried about family matters, she specially learned to manage accounts.”

This is a token of the child's filial piety; please grant her wish. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Qian Qiuxiang smiled broadly, "Besides, Yan Zhou is the eldest son of the legitimate wife, and according to etiquette, he should be managed by the eldest son's family."

Entrusting all this to your daughter but not your eldest daughter-in-law would be a laughing stock if word got out, wouldn't you say, mother-in-law?

Liu Ruyan's face turned ashen. Was this person trying to blackmail her?

Song Ruozhen had only read about the despicable things Fan Siying's family did in books before, but seeing it with her own eyes now filled her with rage.

Each and every one of them schemes and plots to seize the Song family's possessions, yet they still have to come up with a seemingly respectable reason.

If you don't agree, we'll accuse you of a crime!

Liu Ruyan had always been bullied in the Liu family, and she had to give in to everyone, not only her younger sister but also her older brother.

If they don't give in, they will be scolded, and over time they develop a soft and easily bullied nature.

Fortunately, Song Lin was gentle and kind. Although he was a military general, he was very tender to Liu Ruyan and doted on her in every way. He was the same way to Song Ruozhen, his only daughter.

Therefore, both Liu Ruyan and Song Ruozhen are gentle and mild-mannered. When faced with the other party's aggressive behavior, they usually try to resolve the issue peacefully and avoid further conflict.

Unfortunately, the original owner had been replaced, and she didn't have the original owner's good temper.

"It's funny, my mother is standing here perfectly fine, but it's as if our Song family has no elders and we have to rely on my sister-in-law to manage everything."

You made a huge scene before going back to your parents' home, and now that you've just returned, I haven't seen you fulfill your duties as a wife. First, you want to take charge of the household, and then you want to arrange a marriage for me.

Before criticizing others, look at yourself first. Why do you worry about others when you should be doing your own thing?

As Song Ruozhen finished speaking, Liu Ruyan was slightly taken aback. "What do you mean, 'matchmaking' for you?"

Fan Siying's expression changed slightly. She hadn't expected Song Ruozhen to bring this up in front of everyone. She had only mentioned it casually.

“My sister-in-law told me to marry Fan Xiangrong,” Song Ruozhen said.

"Nonsense!" Liu Ruyan's face turned ashen with anger, and she could no longer hold back her temper.

"You're pushing Zhen'er into a fire pit!"

I heard you say something like "a married daughter is like water spilled from a cup." Zhen'er is my daughter, and even if she gets married, she will always be my daughter and a member of the Song family!

Not to mention she's not even married yet, what are you thinking saying such things?

Hearing this, Qian Qiuxiang became unhappy. "Mother-in-law, what are you saying? What do you mean by saying that marrying my son is like pushing him into a fire pit?"

“You all know the answer in your hearts, so I don’t need to spell it out.”

Liu Ruyan spoke coldly, not even bothering to glance at Fan Xiangrong. This good-for-nothing, did the Fan family really think she didn't know what Fan Siying did with all that money?

“My son does have some shortcomings, but Ruozhen is already so old, and she has broken off her engagement. It seems she won’t be able to get married in the capital.”

"My son is willing to marry her, she should be happy. Besides, it strengthens our family ties, and we will definitely treat her well. What's wrong with that?"

Qian Qiuxiang thought Fan Siying's idea was absolutely brilliant!

Not only can she help Xiang Rong get married, but Song Ruozhen is also the Song family's precious daughter. Once she marries into the family, her dowry will definitely be very generous.

The news about the Lin family has spread far and wide. How glamorous Old Madam Lin's life has been these past two years!

Now this immense wealth is about to fall into her hands!

Fan Xiangrong looked at Song Ruozhen with longing. In fact, when he first saw Song Ruozhen, he was attracted by her beauty. She was a rare beauty!

He had seen many beauties in the red-light district, including the most famous courtesan, but none of them could compare to Song Ruozhen.

As for the marriage arranged for him by his family, they were supposed to be from prestigious families, but not only were they not good-looking enough, they were also boring, and he didn't like them at all.

If it were Song Ruozhen, he would be willing!

"If you marry Song Ruozhen to me, my sister will give up the power to manage the household, how about it?" Fan Xiangrong said excitedly.

Song Zhiyu noticed Fan Xiangrong's lewd gaze and immediately shielded his younger sister behind him.

"Look at yourself! You're like a toad trying to eat swan meat! My fifth sister would rather stay at home her whole life than marry you!"

"Besides, who said Fifth Sister can't get married? Madam Xu intends for Fifth Sister to be her daughter-in-law, and Xu He'an is a third-ranked scholar, much better than you, you good-for-nothing!"

Song Ruozhen and Liu Ruyan were also surprised that Song Zhiyu would say such a thing. Although they knew that the Xu family did have this intention, it was something that had not been made public.

However, Song Zhiyu said this to help Song Ruozhen vent her anger!

"What? Young Master Xu?"

Qian Qiuxiang was also stunned. Song Ruozhen was a woman who had broken off her engagement and was past the best age for marriage. Xu He'an was a talented man known to everyone in the capital. How could he possibly be interested in her?

“That’s right, it’s the young master of the Xu family!” Song Zhiyu said.

However, as Song Zhiyu spoke with such confidence, I suddenly felt a chill run down my spine and a strange sense of guilt.

what happened?

Not far away, Chu Yungui, who had just entered the manor, looked at his third brother and asked, "Third brother, are Miss Song and the young master of the Xu family together?"

"Looks like I was overthinking it. I thought you'd finally found someone you liked, but it turns out you're just friends!"

Chu Junting: "?"