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

Chapter 873 Worried about something happening

When Song Ruozhen came out of the palace, she was accompanied by many rewards.

The Empress had specially chosen many fine things because she was worried that the girl had been wronged and felt bad today.

Even though she said it was nothing and she wasn't frightened, the Empress still insisted on her own way. Chu Muyao took this opportunity to pick out some jewelry she liked, and her originally bad mood improved again.

However, before she could reach the palace gate, she saw a figure rushing in.

"Your Highness, please slow down."

The eunuchs ran after him, but the prince was too fast and they couldn't catch up at all.

Song Ruozhen couldn't help but find the commotion amusing, but the next moment, when she realized that the prince the eunuch was chasing was Chu Junting, her eyes were filled with astonishment.

"Zhen'er, are you alright?"

Chu Junting carefully examined Song Ruozhen, his handsome face full of concern.

Song Ruozhen smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine."

“When I went outside the city yesterday, I told him he would plot against you, so I made sure to strengthen the guards in the mansion. I never expected him to force you to go to the palace.”

Chu Junting frowned deeply, wishing he could rush to the Liang Prince's mansion and kill the person there.

"So, how did things go when you went outside the city?" Song Ruozhen asked with a smile.

"It's all resolved. They suffered heavy losses this time, and I suppose the ministers who originally followed him should now think twice."

Chu Junting knew that this was actually a game of strategy, and whoever won would have a greater chance of victory.

"That's good." Song Ruozhen breathed a sigh of relief and then recounted in detail what had happened in Consort Duan's palace.

"Originally, I was supposed to treat Consort Duan's illness, but after this whole incident, the Emperor didn't mention having me continue treating her, so I'm happy to have some peace and quiet."

Song Ruozhen shrugged. She and Liang Wang were rivals, so she couldn't possibly help him share his burdens, let alone the fact that this guy had plotted against her today, almost plunging her into an abyss.

"The Prince of Liang is now going all out. Although he values ​​Consort Duan, he values ​​the throne even more."

He's willing to sacrifice Consort Duan for the throne. In my opinion, if the puppet talisman works, his goal is probably to make me strangle Consort Duan.

After all, only when someone is dead can I be rendered unable to refute the argument, leaving no room for rebuttal.

Speaking of this, Song Ruozhen felt a chill in her heart. Since ancient times, monarchs have been ruthless and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. Today, she has truly witnessed this firsthand.

Seeing that Song Ruozhen suddenly showed a look of apprehension, Chu Junting seemed to have guessed what she was thinking and comforted her:

“Everyone is different, and I am definitely not the same kind of person as King Liang.”

Song Ruozhen looked up and met the man's gentle gaze. She smiled and nodded, "I know."

Chu Junting took her hand and slowly walked towards the palace gate, saying, "I'm sorry you had to suffer again today."

“Your Highness, we have been traveling together all along. I can be your armor, and I don’t need you to protect me in everything.”

Song Ruozhen's eyes were serious. For so many years before her, she had always been the one protecting others.

It was only after transmigrating into the book that she had family and a husband to protect her, but she never forgot that she also had to protect the people she cherished.

Since it's the path she's chosen, she'll walk it resolutely. Anyone who dares to ruin her plans or become a stumbling block will not be let off the hook.

"Since the puppet talisman failed today, I took the opportunity to place a traction talisman on Physician Wang. We can use this talisman to find the other party."

Father Emperor had inquired about this matter before, but after much deliberation, I decided not to speak openly about it. I will make a decision after you return.

Although the emperor also appreciated her, the other party was the Prince of Liang, and as his daughter-in-law, she naturally could not compare.

Moreover, emperors are naturally suspicious, and they might even suspect that she had manipulated things and deliberately framed the Prince of Liang, which would be even more troublesome.

"You mean we can use this talisman to find the person who cast the puppet talisman?" Chu Junting asked.

Song Ruozhen nodded slightly, "Not bad."

She handed the guiding talisman to Chu Junting, explained how to use it, and then Chu Junting said:

"I'll take you back to the Prince's residence to rest first, and then I'll go to the palace later."

"Then I can go back by myself. Why don't you just go straight to the palace?"

Chu Junting shook his head, his eyes solemn. "What I did yesterday has already caused the Liang King heavy losses. He deliberately exposed his weakness so that you would have no chance to recover today."

Now that you haven't been infected, I'm worried he might act desperately and do something harmful to you.

Song Ruozhen was slightly taken aback. "He's so bold as to attack me directly in the capital?"

"Just to be on the safe side, I'll send you back to the Song residence first. No matter who invites you, don't go out."

"This matter will likely take me quite some time after I enter the palace. You should stay at home and wait for me to come back for you, okay?"

Seeing Chu Junting's solemn expression, Song Ruozhen knew that he wouldn't be so certain if there hadn't been some indication of something.

Chu Junting had truly experienced the struggle for the throne of Liang in her previous life, while she had only read about it in books, so her feelings were naturally different.

Song House.

When Song Ruozhen returned to the Song family, she was surprised to find that her third brother was also there.

"Third Brother, you didn't go to the palace to work today? Or were you busy discussing the wedding arrangements?"

Song Zhiyu looked at his younger sister with worry in his eyes. "I heard that you had an accident in the palace today. I originally wanted to go see you directly, but since I am on duty, it is not appropriate for me to go directly there."

Just as I was preparing to go there, the King of Chu sent someone to tell me to return to my residence first, saying that he would send me back and that I should stay by your side to protect you. What exactly is going on?

Gu Ruyan was initially delighted to hear that her daughter had arrived, but her expression changed immediately upon hearing Song Zhiyu's words as soon as she got close.

"What did you say? Zhen'er had an accident in the palace today?"

Seeing Gu Ruyan anxiously pulling her around, Song Ruozhen quickly said, "Mother, don't listen to Third Brother's nonsense. He doesn't know the situation."

"Look at me, I'm perfectly fine. Nothing's wrong with me."

Song Lin was well-informed and knew the current situation in the court. He said in a deep voice, "The Prince of Chu and the Prince of Liang are now fighting each other. The son-in-law specially sent you back because he was worried that you might be in danger."

"Just stay here in the manor. With the protection of our Song family's guards, unless the Prince of Liang is insane and dares to send someone to break in, he won't be able to harm you in the slightest."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ruyan's mood became even heavier. "What exactly is going on? What you're saying sounds so frightening, I'm really uneasy."

Chu Junting left and didn't return all night.

Song Ruozhen sent people to the palace to inquire about the news, but they found no trace of it, and no one knew what had happened...