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

Chapter 258 Consort Zhong's Wishful Thinking

Song Ruozhen's sharp and incisive questions instantly silenced the two members of the Tang family.

Everyone present understood this perfectly well.

Today's framing is so blatant that there's no way to refute it. Once they pinpoint the truth, there's no chance of ever turning things around. I'm afraid that apart from Song Ruozhen, there are very few people in the world who can prove their innocence.

Now that the truth has come out, it would be too unfair to Song Ruozhen to just gloss over it with a simple statement that she was deceived!

"The matter has not yet been investigated. Even if what Tang Xuening said is true, she must have had malicious intentions to harm me. Otherwise, she could have reported it to the authorities. Why would she choose a day like today?"

I haven't said anything yet, I just wanted to get to the bottom of things, and you've already pinned such a huge accusation on me. I can't accept that!

Song Ruozhen's eyes were icy cold; she would never let those who wanted to harm her off easily.

Since Tang Xuening refuses to give up, let's take this opportunity to make her pay the price. She'll have to think twice before trying to cause her any more trouble in the future!

“That’s right. Reporting to the authorities is only to find out the truth. If what you’re saying is true, why are you feeling guilty?” Meng Qin said.

Song Jingshen narrowed his eyes, "I'm afraid everything he said is a lie, and he's worried that he'll be exposed once he goes to the authorities!"

Tang Xuening clenched her fists, her gaze sweeping over Song Ruozhen and even Qin Shuangshuang, her expression full of resentment and hatred, as if she hated them all.

"Zhiyue, you must save me!" Qin Shuangshuang anxiously clung to Lin Zhiyue, knowing that if Lan Feng and the other two were captured and interrogated, they would surely implicate her...

However, Lin Zhiyue's eyes were filled with disappointment and incomprehension. "Why would you do something that harms others and doesn't benefit yourself?"

Today should have been a golden opportunity for him to save the Second Prince and rise to prominence, but now not only has it all come to nothing, he has also ended up like this. He is truly exhausted.

"Zhiyue, what do you mean by this? I..."

Qin Shuangshuang was about to say that everything she had done was for them, but then she thought that if she said it now, it would be tantamount to admitting that she was involved in all of this, so she swallowed it back.

"Go to the Xiao family for help. You must save me. As long as I'm here, we still have a chance to make a comeback!"

Song Ruozhen glanced at Lin Zhiyue, somewhat surprised. This idiot actually found Qin Shuangshuang annoying one day?

Chu Junting noticed that Song Ruozhen's gaze lingered on Lin Zhiyue for quite a while without any sign of looking away. He glanced at Lin Zhiyue and gave the order.

“Take Lin Zhiyue down with you. He and his wife are birds of a feather, and they might be involved as well.”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

When Lin Zhiyue saw that the King of Chu was going to arrest him as well, he quickly said, "Your Highness, this matter has nothing to do with me, why are you arresting me?"

"This isn't the first time you and your husband have resorted to tricks. You claim to be innocent, but why don't you ask everyone if they believe you?" Chu Junting raised an eyebrow indifferently.

As soon as these words were spoken, the people around started to murmur among themselves.

"Everyone knows that the Lin family's old house was taken over by the Song family. Old Madam Lin even cursed loudly in front of the door that day, and she hated Song Ruozhen to the core."

"The Lin family was the one who wronged Miss Song by announcing the engagement. They should have just returned the money and let it go. But they wouldn't let it go and kept causing trouble. They really tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead!"

"Your Highness, you must thoroughly investigate Lin Zhiyue and his wife. They are in cahoots and have conspired to frame each other. Do not let them get away with it," Meng Qin added.

Seeing that none of the many people present believed him, Lin Zhiyue felt extremely frustrated, unable to defend himself.

"I really didn't do it, you have to believe me! Shuangshuang, tell them I know about this?"

Seeing this, Qin Shuangshuang also said, "Zhiyue has nothing to do with this matter, don't slander him!"

However, instead of believing this, everyone thought Lin Zhiyue was really good at making Qin Shuangshuang willingly take on everything for him.

"Tsk tsk, when something goes wrong, Qin Shuangshuang is left to take all the blame. Back then, the capital praised Marquis Lin, but I think he's just a coward!"

"Exactly! I don't know what's so good about someone like him, he's a joke!"

Lin Zhiyue was so angry he almost spat out a mouthful of blood; he truly had no idea!

Seeing Lin Zhiyue and the other person being taken away, Song Ruozhen felt much better. The more she watched the commotion at the Qin family, the more she realized that General Qin would be devastated once he found out.

She turned to look at Chu Junting, only to find that the man subconsciously looked away from her gaze, which puzzled her.

"Ahem." Chu Junting coughed lightly. "Lin Zhiyue and Qin Shuangshuang are husband and wife, and they live together in the Qin family. He may not be innocent."

Song Ruozhen blinked, looking at Chu Junting suspiciously. Why did his explanation seem to carry a hint of guilt?

"They are all birds of a feather, so it would be best if they were severely punished."

A smile appeared in Chu Junting's handsome eyes. "Don't worry, I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Your Highness. But there's no need to make things too difficult for me; I understand."

Song Ruozhen's eyes were serious. She could tell that Tang Xuening had been tricked by Qin Shuangshuang and the other woman. In addition, since her father was the prime minister, this matter would at most be a minor punishment.

However, the goal of making her lose face in front of everyone today has been achieved.

Upon hearing this, Chu Junting gave Song Ruozhen a deep look. This girl was intelligent, insightful, and understanding; she was the most special person he had ever met.

The Emperor, seeing his usually aloof son smile—a rare sight—a knowing glint in his eyes, then glanced at the Empress, whose face was grim, and said:

"Jun Ting is not young anymore. If he meets a girl he likes, he should get engaged as soon as possible."

A hint of hesitation flashed across the Empress's face; she still felt that the Song family's status was not worthy of Jun Ting.

If General Song were still alive, it would be fine, but now the Song family only has a few children left. Although they are quite promising, it would be difficult for them to stand on their own.

Seeing the Empress hesitate, Consort Zhong quickly said, "Your Majesty, it's not surprising that the Empress has such concerns. Prince Chu is so outstanding, but Miss Song has been jilted before."

Moreover, I have heard that the King of Chu and Miss Song are merely good friends, and not necessarily in romantic love.

The Emperor was slightly taken aback and looked at the Empress. "Is that so?"

The Empress nodded subconsciously, "Yes..."

Consort Gao stood aside without saying a word, but looked slightly puzzled. Consort Zhong and the Empress were not usually very close, so why was Consort Zhong speaking up for the Empress today?

Consort Zhong lowered her eyes, secretly pleased with herself. She had been jealous when she heard that Song Ruozhen had such abilities, but she never expected that the Empress would look down on her!

If that's the case, wouldn't it be a wonderful thing if Tianche married her?

Once Tianche wakes up, she will make sure he gets the marriage arranged first!