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

“She is naturally kind and generous. She is a young lady of the Qin family, and her background is no lower than yours. However, she accepted you because I was willing to accept you. But you are narrow-minded and cannot compare to her at all. You are not worthy of her kindness!”

Lin Zhiyue grabbed the beaded string and put it on his wrist.

Song Ruozhen raised an eyebrow. The case was solved. It really was Qin Shuangshuang!

"Madam Song, you should think this over carefully!"

Lin Ruolan was anxious. She had been spending the Song family's money for the past two years and living a very comfortable life. Everyone envied her when she went out. She was used to a life of luxury and had no desire to go back to the hard life she had before.

If Song Ruozhen doesn't marry, the Marquis's mansion will be empty and desolate. Forget about living in luxury, it will be unable to make ends meet and won't even be able to pay the servants around her.

"Our two families have such a harmonious relationship, how can we break it off over such a trivial matter? Yue'er is still young, but he has been blinded by love. In time, he will surely realize that Zhen'er is the right match for him."

Liu Ruyan brushed Lin Ruolan's hand away. "No need. My daughter doesn't need to wait for someone to turn back. Let's call off the engagement. We're both decent people, so let's part amicably."

The Marquis is a man deeply in love; why shouldn't we, as his elders, grant him his wish? This would be a beautiful story in the capital.

"Come, let's see you off."

Driven away by Liu Ruyan, Lin Ruolan and Lin Zhiyue had no choice but to leave.

"Her son is determined to marry Qin Shuangshuang, and she keeps telling me to think it over. I never realized the Lin family had so many tricks up their sleeves!"

Liu Ruyan grew angrier the more she thought about it. If it weren't for the sake of the Song family's reputation, she would have kicked them out with a big stick.

"Back when Lin Zhiyue came to propose marriage, he was so humble. Now that he has made a contribution, he thinks too highly of himself. I don't think he's any good. It's a good thing you didn't marry him, or it would have ruined your life!"

“Mother, it’s not worth getting angry over this kind of person. Heaven is watching what people do, and those who break their promises will never have a good end.”

A hint of amusement flashed in Song Ruozhen's eyes. She had just noticed that Lin Zhiyue's luck had been affected by their annulment of the engagement.

Originally, she didn't want to get too involved with the male and female protagonists after she transmigrated. After all, as a cannon fodder who died tragically, getting close to the male and female protagonists would inevitably lead to misfortune. But judging from everything that has happened now, it's not that she can just hide. It's obvious that Qin Shuangshuang has been keeping a close eye on them.

She chose this kind of thing to give to her second brother, and then had someone bury something that would affect their luck in their family's lotus pond...

I won't offend others unless they offend me. But since they've come to bully me, I will never swallow my anger!

It wasn't until she got back to her room that Song Ruozhen felt completely exhausted. So much had happened so soon after she transmigrated into the book. She would get a good night's sleep tonight, and tomorrow she would go and settle scores with those responsible.

"I heard that Lord Lin came to apologize just now, but Miss still refused to forgive him. I don't know what kind of airs he was putting on. Now that Lord Lin is gone, won't Miss never be able to get married?" Pei Lan complained.

"Peilan, what are you saying? Today, Lin Hou and Qin Shuangshuang have gone too far in bullying Miss. How can we tolerate this?"

"Our young lady is from a distinguished family; countless young men from the capital have sought her hand in marriage. For her to enter the house on her wedding day with a mere ordinary bride is a blatant insult!"

Chenxiang was furious and felt indignant on Song Ruozhen's behalf. "That Qin Shuangshuang is clearly a vixen. I heard from her servants that she had already entangled herself with the Marquis when he was still at the border."

The Marquis brought her back with him this time, calling her the daughter of the Qin family. I think he's completely shameless!

"Then what can be done? It's common for men to have three wives and four concubines. Now that you've just made a contribution, you're a favorite of the Emperor!"

If the marriage hadn't been arranged beforehand, Miss might not have gotten her turn yet. Besides, Miss Qin is also a daughter of the Qin family, and her status is not bad. If Miss tolerates it, who in the capital wouldn't praise her for being magnanimous?

With this commotion, won't the whole capital be talking about how jealous the young lady is tomorrow? She'll probably be even less likely to get married.

Pei Lan curled her lip, unconcerned. "I think you're just stupid. You still haven't figured out the situation. The master is missing, and the eldest and second young masters are both in trouble. How can Miss be compared to before?"

Song Ruozhen listened to the conversation outside, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. Too many things had happened today, and she hadn't had time to deal with this traitor!

As soon as I arrived, I heard this maid's sarcastic remarks. As her personal maid, she kept speaking up for others. She really had some nerve!

"Snapped!"

Song Ruozhen pushed open the door and strode out, raising her hand to slap Pei Lan across the face!

"Who gave you the audacity? Who gave you the right to interfere in your master's affairs?"

Seeing that Song Ruozhen was angry, Chenxiang quickly said, "Miss, please don't be angry. Peilan always likes to talk nonsense."

Perrin covered her slapped face, her eyes filled with shock, but she remained calm. After all, her mistress was always gentle and didn't like to hold grudges. Even if she had made a mistake, she would only be fined a few days' worth of wages.

“Miss, I’m doing this for your own good. Marquis Lin is a good husband. If you refuse, you’ll never have another chance. I’m worried that you’ll regret it later.”

“Perrin, you’ve been with me for many years now. I never knew you were so generous. Now that you’re not young anymore, I’ll arrange a marriage for you.”

Song Ruozhen chuckled, her brows and eyes relaxing. "The steward of the Liu family is quite good. You can become his concubine. For someone of your status, marrying him would be considered a high-status marriage. It won't be a disservice to you."

Upon hearing this, Pei Lan's expression instantly changed. "Miss, how can this be? Steward Liu is already married and has two concubines..."

"It's common for men to have three wives and four concubines. Didn't you say that yourself? You're so magnanimous, you certainly don't mind. Besides, Steward Liu is a servant born into the Liu family and has a high status there."

"Once you're married, as long as you serve him and his wife well, you won't lack for anything in terms of food, clothing, or daily necessities. Other girls like to be jealous, but you won't be, isn't that perfect?"

Pei Lan immediately knelt down, "Miss, I was wrong, I don't want to marry..."

"Snapped!"

Song Ruozhen slapped him across the face, her eyes as cold as ice. "You've really grown some guts. You can't tell east from west when I treat you well. Do you think you can refuse the things I set for you?"

"Miss, I have always been loyal to you, how could you treat me like this?"

Pei Lan cried so pitifully, but Song Ruozhen grabbed her chin with one hand. "I can't be bothered with your petty theft tricks on a regular basis, but now you've gotten even bolder, accepting Qin Shuangshuang's money behind my back. Who gave you the guts?"

"Miss, I didn't! I am completely loyal to you and have never had any disloyal intentions!" Perrin stared wide-eyed in horror, her heart filled with shock. She had kept it a secret so well, how could her mistress have known?