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

Chapter 361 Prince Che's Scheme

Song Jingshen sensed the emotion in Song Ruozhen's words and said, "Fifth Sister, if the Empress doesn't see your good qualities, then she's blind. You don't need to pay any attention to her."

As far as I know, the Empress was of noble birth. When choosing a suitable match for the Prince of Chu, the most important thing was status, whether it was Tang Xuening or Ling Qian'er.

Prince Che's mother was Consort Zhong, whose status was lower than the Empress's, and their views differed.

As he spoke, he scoffed and raised an eyebrow, gesturing to Chu Tianche not far away, "Prince Che has already married his principal wife, and he might be eyeing making you his concubine."

If you become his concubine, they'll be getting a free ride!

Song Ruozhen thought back to the two times she had met Chu Tianche before, when he seemed to be trying to get close to her and even made a point of helping her in his words and actions.

She had never considered this possibility before, but after Song Jingshen's analysis, she suddenly realized that it was indeed not impossible.

"Isn't Prince Che's plan a bit too ambitious?" Song Ruozhen exclaimed in astonishment.

Song Jingshen raised his eyebrows smugly, "You are already a hot commodity in the eyes of many people. Just your metaphysical skills alone are highly valued by many."

It's perfectly normal for Consort Zhong and Prince Che to have this idea; it's just that the Empress is blinded by her own limited perspective!

"If everyone didn't know how His Highness the Prince of Chu felt about you, countless people would have come to propose marriage to you during this time. He's the one who's blocking your path to love!"

"That's why I wasn't in the capital before. If I had come back sooner, I definitely wouldn't have let you suffer this injustice!"

Seeing Song Jingshen's indignant, frustrated, and helpless expression, Song Ruozhen understood that he was worried about her, and her heart warmed.

"Fourth brother, I know you are good to me."

Song Jingshen smiled and said seriously, "Fifth sister, your fourth brother can't interfere in matters of the heart. You and the Prince of Chu are in love, and the Prince of Chu is indeed a good man."

However, the most important thing is yourself. If the King of Chu protects you in every way, that's fine. But if you suffer from the Queen's temper all day long, your life won't be easy either.

"That noble status isn't all that great. We're not short of money. Find a suitable husband, and we can live a carefree life of eating and drinking!"

“I understand.” Song Ruozhen’s eyes were bright. “Fourth brother, thank you.”

When Chu Junting arrived, he saw that Chu Tianche had already been invited by Song Yanzhou and Song Yi'an to drink tea. He had come specifically to find Song Ruozhen and had vaguely heard the conversation between the brother and sister.

Just as Song Jingshen finished speaking with Song Ruozhen, he turned around and found Chu Junting standing behind him, his expression instantly freezing.

Isn't this just like getting caught talking badly about someone?

However, Song Jingshen was only stunned for a moment before he quickly came to his senses and raised his chin confidently.

"What I said is true. If His Highness the Prince of Chu bullies my sister, I will not stand idly by!"

Song Ruozhen also looked at Chu Junting, probably because he had never been spoken to like this before, but her fourth brother was only doing it for her own good.

"Fourth Brother is right. I will definitely protect Ruozhen in every way and not let her suffer any injustice."

Chu Junting met Song Jingshen's gaze, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and spoke earnestly.

Originally worried that the King of Chu would be furious, Song Jingshen was suddenly shocked by the King's attitude. His eyes flashed with disbelief, and he froze on the spot for a moment before awkwardly clasping his hands in greeting.

"That's fine, that's fine."

"Fifth sister, I'll go find third brother now." Song Jingshen left these words and turned to leave.

Watching Song Jingshen leave so quickly, Song Ruozhen couldn't help but chuckle. Turning her head, she met Chu Junting's gaze.

“My fourth brother is only trying to do what’s best for me,” she said.

Chu Junting nodded, "I understand. It's a great blessing to have such a brother."

Song Ruozhen nodded slightly, her mind filled with the thought that yesterday she had said if Song Jingshen still wanted to find Ke Yuanzhi after regaining his memories, she would knock him unconscious.

Considering how much her fourth brother is thinking of her today, she should ask her third brother to go easy on her later!

“Miss Song, you…”

After exchanging a few words with Song Yanzhou, Chu Tianche turned to look for Song Ruozhen.

Upon realizing that Chu Junting had also arrived, his expression turned sour for a moment, but he quickly recovered and smiled, "Third brother, you've come too."

"Your Majesty has come to express your gratitude today, so I've come along to see what's going on. I hope you won't mind?" Chu Junting said calmly.

"Of course not."

Chu Tianche's smile remained unchanged, but a sinister light shone deep in his eyes. Chu Junting was simply born into a good family, being born into the Empress's womb, which was why he received so much attention.

If it weren't for the Empress's arrangements, how could he have achieved such great military exploits on the battlefield?

He was just a hair's breadth away from being the one to go to the battlefield!

"I only thought you wouldn't have time to come here today because you and Miss Ling are close and you and Young Master Ling are childhood friends."

I heard that Madam Ling and Her Majesty the Empress talked until late last night before leaving; I'm afraid they were preoccupied with your marriage."

Chu Tianche glanced at Chu Junting indifferently. The news had spread throughout the entire harem, so it wasn't hard to guess what the Empress was thinking.

Previously, the King of Chu had been unwilling to marry and was on the battlefield, so the Empress's anxiety was useless. But now that the border war has stopped and Chu Junting has returned, the Empress will definitely do her best to get him married as soon as possible.

It's no longer possible for the Prime Minister's daughter to be chosen; Ling Qian'er must be the other candidate selected by the Empress.

Upon hearing this, the Song family members unconsciously turned their gazes away. When they left the palace yesterday, the Empress specifically instructed Prince Chu to escort Ling Qian'er back, so it wasn't hard to guess the Empress's intentions.

However, they believed in the King of Chu's character and that he would not allow such a thing to happen. Now that even King Che had brought it up, the King of Chu should indeed give them an explanation.

If you've truly chosen Ling Qian'er, then you shouldn't bother Ruozhen anymore.

Meeting Chu Tianche's gloating gaze, Chu Junting chuckled: "I didn't expect that even my own backyard is on fire, and my sister-in-law was so angry with her concubine that she fell ill the other day. Yet you still have the mind to worry about my marriage."

"Miss Ling and I were merely childhood playmates. I already made everything clear to my father when I met him in the Imperial Study earlier. There is absolutely no possibility between us."

Hearing this, the Song family members were relieved. As expected, the King of Chu handled these matters very quickly, so they didn't need to worry.

"After court, did you go to the Imperial Study and explain things to your father?"

A look of disbelief flashed in Chu Tianche's eyes. Had Chu Junting gone mad?

Grand Tutor Ling was a veteran of two dynasties, and his status and influence were extraordinary. The Empress clearly valued this aspect, which is why she wanted him to marry Ling Qian'er.

With such a great opportunity presented to him, Chu Junting actually refused!

Is he truly in love with Song Ruozhen, or... is there something wrong with the Ling family?