The whole family died tragically? The eldest daughter is the most powerful in the capital after her

She bit her lip lightly and was about to nod in agreement, but Lin Ruoxuan grabbed her wrist and shook her head gently.

"Madam, my sister hasn't entered the Qi family yet, so it's not in accordance with the rules to stay here like this, and it's bound to give outsiders something to say.

Although the marriage between Master Qi and my sister has been decided, my sister has not yet truly become a member of the Qi family. If she stays at this time, it will only bring trouble to both parties."

Her words were full of reason and clarity, and she hit the nail on the head.

Madam Qi was speechless for a moment, and looked at Lin Ruoxue, but she nodded in the end, and said in a low voice: "You are right, I really... Well, then be careful on the road."

The three sisters said goodbye to Mrs. Qi and left the Qi family.

The carriage swayed as it passed through the streets of the capital. The sun gradually set, casting a soft glow outside the window.

Lin Ruoqiao sat next to Lin Ruoxuan, glancing at her elder sister and Lin Ruoxuan from time to time, with a bit of curiosity and confusion in her eyes.

Finally, she couldn't help but whispered, "Eighth sister, why don't you let me stay and help the Qi family? Madam Qi begged so earnestly, and I softened my heart. Really... there's no need for us to refuse so bluntly, right?"

Lin Ruoxuan lowered her eyes slightly and shook her head slowly: "Seventh sister, do you think Madam Qi's actions today are really for the safety of the Qi family, or is she taking advantage of you?"

Lin Ruoqiao was stunned when she heard this, then she frowned and thought seriously.

Lin Ruoxue raised her head slightly. Although she was somewhat confused, she still had some goodwill towards Madam Qi's plea: "Eighth sister, Madam Qi looks really pitiful. After all, Ze Shen is not here, and General Qi has been arrested... She is a woman with a large family, lonely and helpless, so it is inevitable that she is anxious."

Lin Ruoxuan's eyes were as calm as water when she heard this. She turned to look at Lin Ruoxue and said, "Sister, you are only superficial. Madam Qi does act pitiful, but her real purpose is not simple."

She sighed softly, with a calm analysis in her tone: "Before, I always thought that Mrs. Qi was a woman without a strong opinion, gentle and kind, but today's contact made me see more clearly that she is definitely not as harmless as she looks.

Every word she said seemed to be begging you for help, but in fact she was using you as a tool to protect her from the knife."

Lin Ruoqiao was a little confused and asked in confusion: "Tools? Eighth sister, what does this mean?"

Lin Ruoxuan sneered, "Think about it carefully, Madam Qi has been begging you to stay and help, but she never mentioned when the engagement will be made or when the marriage will take place.

Every word she said was to ask the elder sister to support the Qi family, but she never considered the elder sister's reputation. If a daughter-in-law who has not yet married lives in the future mother-in-law's house, what will outsiders think? If the Qi family's affairs are not handled well in the end, who will take the blame? "

Lin Ruoxue was stunned and immediately understood what Lin Ruoxuan meant.

She lowered her head and murmured, "You mean, Mrs. Qi just wants to put all the troubles on me?"

Lin Ruoxuan nodded, her eyes very calm: "That's right."

When Lin Ruoxue heard this, her expression instantly became complicated, and a chill surged in her heart.

She once thought that Mrs. Qi really wanted to become a family with her, but now it seems that she has obviously misjudged this future mother-in-law.

Lin Ruoxuan warned again, "Madam Qi is not a simple person. She may appear gentle on the surface, but she is actually a dagger hidden in her smile. In the future, when you get along with her, you must be more careful and don't let her take advantage of you easily."

Lin Ruoxue was silent for a moment, and gradually a clear understanding came into her mind.

Although she is soft-hearted, she is not stupid.

Lin Ruoqiao remained silent all the way. After returning to the Lin family, she finally couldn't help but speak: "Eighth sister, it turns out that Madam Qi is this kind of person. It's really scary to think about it!

Fortunately, you saw through it, otherwise, Big Sister would definitely be used by her completely, and even her reputation would be ruined!"

Lin Ruoxuan turned her head, her tone calm but full of meaning: "Madam Qi is smarter than we thought. She knows that she does not have the ability to deal with the crisis, so she urgently needs to find someone to do it for her.

In her eyes, the elder sister is undoubtedly the most suitable tool, who can help her stabilize the situation without threatening her position. How could she let such a person go easily? "

The more Lin Ruoqiao listened, the colder her back felt. Her admiration was evident on her face: "Eighth sister, you are so smart! Why didn't I think of this?"

At this time, in the main room of the Qi family, Mrs. Qi sat alone in the main seat, her fingers tightly gripping the armrest. Although there was a hint of calmness on her face, her heart was in a mess.

She originally hoped that Lin Ruoxue would stay and take the risk for her, but Lin Ruoxuan was smart and saw through her plan. She really underestimated the means of the Lin girl.

Madam Qi frowned and turned to the housekeeper beside her and said, "Close all the doors, and no one is allowed to leave the house except for daily shopping. No matter who it is, if they have any problems, they must inform me first and are not allowed to act without permission."

The housekeeper was a little hesitant when he heard this: "Madam, are you saying that even the servants in the mansion cannot come in and out as they please?"

Madam Qi said in a cold voice: "Now our eldest house has been targeted. If we are not careful, we will get into bigger trouble. As long as we don't go out, nothing will happen."

The butler nodded and turned to arrange for his servants to carry out the order.

Mrs. Qi looked at the empty hall and felt depressed.

As soon as she returned home, Lin Ruoxuan went to find Lin Shiyuan.

"Father," Lin Ruoxuan said calmly, but with a hint of urgency, "You have also heard about the Qi family's affairs, right?"

Lin Shiyuan put down the pen in his hand, with a tired look on his face: "Xuan'er, I have already thought about the Qi family's affairs. Such a big thing happened in the first house, and the court has already intervened. Our Lin family can't be too deeply involved with them. What I mean is..."

Before he finished speaking, Lin Ruoxuan walked to the desk and interrupted him: "Father, you want to break off the engagement with the Qi family, right?"

Lin Shiyuan was slightly stunned, and when he looked at his daughter's eyes, he was a little afraid to look directly at her.

He sighed and nodded slowly: "That's right. The current situation of the Qi family is too complicated. General Qi is in prison, and the Qi family's eldest branch may be finished at any time. We can't be implicated. Before things reach an irreversible point, breaking off the engagement is the safest choice."

Lin Ruoxuan's voice was filled with unquestionable calmness: "Father, I understand your concerns, but if we cancel the engagement now, the consequences will be more serious."

Lin Shiyuan frowned and looked up at her: "How can breaking off the engagement have more serious consequences? Instead of waiting for them to completely collapse, it is better to break off with the Qi family now to avoid trouble in the future."