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

Chapter 695 Palace Night Banquet

"The Qi-Yue Dynasty?"

Song Ruozhen raised her beautiful eyes slightly, with a hint of surprise. She had never heard of people from other dynasties before, and this was the first time she had heard of it.

"You were fighting against those dynasties at the border, weren't you? Why are you sending the princess to the capital now?"

Although Chu Junting had already returned from the border when she transmigrated into the book, the book had repeatedly described his heroic figure on the battlefield and his status in the hearts of the people in order to emphasize his military achievements.

"They were defeated and should have come to the palace, but they specially sent a princess. In our judgment, they must be planning a marriage alliance."

"Marriage?"

Song Ruozhen wasn't surprised to hear this. It was perfectly normal for a defeated dynasty to choose a marriage alliance in exchange for a truce.

After all, compared to war, sending away a princess was undoubtedly the least loss for the entire dynasty.

However, it's hard to say what the outcome will be for a princess sent as a marriage alliance.

"Don't worry, I'm already married. This princess will definitely be a queen, so it has nothing to do with me," Chu Junting quickly assured him.

Song Ruozhen chuckled, her eyes brimming with pride. "I've heard that the Qi Yue Dynasty is on par with our dynasty in terms of strength, and they've been planning to invade us for some time now."

"If it weren't for your sudden emergence, your successive defeats of them, and your capture of their cities, the border war would probably still be raging."

Her husband was a highly decorated general.

Because of him, the war on the border was quelled.

Her father, too, did his utmost on the battlefield and made great contributions.

"I don't usually feel anything when others praise me like this, but hearing you say it makes me feel a little proud."

Chu Junting's lips curled up slightly. "It seems that I am quite capable in Madam's eyes."

“Of course, I’ve always been proud of you,” Song Ruozhen replied.

Chu Junting couldn't help but pull Song Ruozhen into his arms, his joy barely concealed in his eyes. "My wife is so outstanding, I was worried that I wouldn't be good enough for you. Fortunately..."

Song Ruozhen enjoyed the warm embrace, feeling that after experiencing so much, life was truly peaceful and serene.

"Choose some of these fabrics that you like, and have them made into clothes that you like, so you can wear them to the banquet."

Looking at the patterns before him, Chu Junting realized that his mother seemed to know Ruozhen's preferences well; these were clearly chosen specifically for her.

Song Ruozhen nodded slightly, "They are all very beautiful. I think Mother specially chose them for me."

“I happen to have a few styles that I like recently, so I’ll use these materials to make them.”

……

In the blink of an eye, the royal banquet arrived as scheduled.

Song Ruozhen changed into a newly made dress, and her makeup was even more dignified and elegant. Paired with elaborate and luxurious hair accessories, she looked unapproachable.

"Am I going a bit too far?"

Looking at herself in the mirror, Song Ruozhen turned to look at Chu Junting. Because it was the royal banquet that night, and the princess of the Qi Yue Dynasty had arrived in the capital, it was specially held, so they also had to dress up in their finest attire.

In the past, when she entered the palace, she dressed very elegantly, but now that she was attending the banquet as the Princess Consort of Chu, she had to be more dignified and appropriate for her status.

Chu Junting looked at the beauty before him. Her hair was black and her skin was white, and she was incomparably beautiful. The elaborate hair ornaments did not look heavy on her at all, but instead revealed a breathtaking beauty.

She is already stunningly beautiful even with casual attire on ordinary days, but today, with her elaborate makeup, she is even more captivating.

"No, it looks amazing."

Chu Junting's eyes were full of admiration. "No wonder I was reluctant to get married before. It turns out I hadn't met a beauty like you!"

Song Ruozhen chuckled. She actually thought her outfit was quite nice, just a little too glamorous.

"Then I'll wear this outfit, and we'll go to the palace, shall we?"

"it is good."

The royal banquet tonight was exceptionally lively. All the married princes brought their wives, and the unmarried princes and princesses also attended the banquet.

Of course, the prime minister, generals, and many other court officials also entered the palace.

"Cousin, you look absolutely stunning today!"

Gu Huan'er saw Song Ruozhen as soon as she got off the carriage, and her eyes were filled with amazement.

She often saw Song Ruozhen's stunning beauty, but today, dressed up in such a magnificent outfit, she felt that she was even more breathtakingly beautiful, definitely the most beautiful person she had ever seen in all her years of life!

Song Ruozhen noticed that Gu Huan'er was also dressed up for the occasion today. Since they were both princesses, this was the proper etiquette for princesses.

"You look especially beautiful today!" Song Ruozhen complimented.

Gu Huan'er smiled slightly, "I originally thought I dressed up quite well today, but compared to you, cousin, the difference is huge."

I heard that the princess of the Qi Yue Dynasty has also arrived today. It's said she's very beautiful, and this marriage alliance will likely involve choosing one of the princes. I wonder who will be chosen in the end.”

“I’ve also heard about this. Our father has many children, so there are quite a few suitable candidates,” Song Ruozhen replied.

The current emperor is wise and virtuous, but he is not a sentimental person.

The retired emperor had few descendants, but the current emperor has a large number of sons and princesses.

"I also heard some news that since Prince Che was imprisoned, he has reportedly started making a scene again, saying that he insists on seeing the Emperor."

After being rejected, he attempted suicide, narrowly escaping death.

Song Ruozhen was slightly taken aback. "Is that so?"

"I only heard it from the prince when I arrived. It must have happened today. He happened to go to the palace today and heard about it. Maybe my brother-in-law doesn't know yet," Gu Huan'er said.

Song Ruozhen turned her head and saw Chu Junting and Chu Yungui talking, probably discussing this matter.

"He committed such a serious crime before, the Emperor will not release him. Even if he threatens to kill himself, it will probably be of no use."

Gu Huan'er nodded, "I hope that's the case. It's better for such a menace not to come out. The Ling family is so hateful, they deserve it!"

Seeing his wife and sister-in-law chatting happily together, Chu Yungui's eyes flashed with a smile.

"Brother, you're right. Only after marriage will we know how good it really is. I was too shallow before."

Chu Junting chuckled, "Being able to marry the person you love is naturally different from a hasty marriage. However, you should have heard about your cousin's situation. Don't end up like Fan Huarong."

"I won't be like Fan Huarong, that guy is a complete idiot!"

Chu Yungui looked disgusted. "You don't know, as soon as the news of the divorce came out, Fan Huarong's good brothers were already eager to ask my cousin for her hand in marriage."

I happened to witness it, and Fan Huarong's expression was worse than if he'd eaten shit!

Chu Junting: "...That's quite an apt description."