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

“Father, the Qi family is indeed in trouble, but this does not mean that they have no chance to turn things around.

"My elder sister's engagement with Mr. Qi is already an open secret. If I cancel the engagement now, it would be like putting my elder sister in an unjust and unkind situation. If my elder sister's reputation is ruined, it would be impossible for her to get married again!"

Her words made Lin Shiyuan tremble slightly and his brows furrowed even more tightly.

He was silent for a moment, thinking about his daughter's words.

Lin Ruoxuan continued, "What's more, the Qi family's eldest branch is not really in dire straits."

"Father, you are an important official in the court. You know better than me that the eldest branch of the Qi family has been wronged. If General Qi clears his name and the Qi family returns to its peak, our Lin family will become the laughing stock of the people in the capital! No one will dare to marry my eldest sister anymore. By then, everyone will regard our family as heartless and ungrateful."

Her tone was calm and rational, and every word hit the mark.

Lin Shiyuan looked at his daughter and couldn't help but feel a little admiration in his heart.

Lin Ruoxuan's analysis was almost flawless, and his original plan was obviously no longer tenable.

"Father, my elder sister's marriage must not be hastily decided. The Qi family is indeed facing many difficulties, but this does not mean that we should stand idly by."

Lin Shiyuan was silent for a moment, lowering his head in thought.

The candle flame flickered slightly before his eyes, and the thoughts in his mind gradually loosened.

He looked at Lin Ruoxuan with some hesitation in his eyes: "Xuan'er, you are right...but what if the Qi family really can't survive this crisis? How should we deal with it?"

Lin Ruoxuan took a step forward, her eyes firm: "Father, it is precisely because of the crisis that we need to deal with it rationally, instead of rushing to distance ourselves from it.

You should go to the prison to visit General Qi first and find out the truth of the matter. That way, you won’t be in the dark when Prince Gu and Master Qi come back. "

Lin Shiyuan finally nodded: "Okay, you make sense. In that case, I will go to the prison tomorrow and find out what happened."

Seeing that her father was finally convinced, Lin Ruoxuan showed a look of relief on her face.

At the same time, two horses galloped past on the wilderness road leading to the capital.

Gu Nanyuan and Qi Zeshen walked side by side, their faces covered with dust, but they couldn't hide the anxiety in their eyes.

The sound of horse hooves was like thunder as the two men hurried back to the capital at full speed.

Gu Nanyuan looked ahead and said in a deep voice, "The news of General Qi's arrest has reached the emperor's ears. The emperor gave me a secret decree, asking me to rush back to the capital as soon as possible to deal with it. We still have half a day to go, so we must rush non-stop."

Qi Zeshen's face was solemn, and he held the reins tightly in his hands: "Such a big thing happened in my family. My eighth uncle died at home, and my father was arrested... I'm afraid that my family has been in chaos. Will Ruoxue dislike me because of this?"

Gu Nanyuan glanced at him sideways and said, "You're worrying too much. The Lin family is not the kind of family that flatters the powerful and bullies the weak. You should know that the relationship between Lin Ruoxue and you is not so easily shaken.

Besides, Lin Ruoxuan is extremely intelligent, and the sisters can naturally see clearly what is going on in the Qi family."

He was praising Lin Ruoxuan in his words, and the pride in his tone was obvious.

After hearing this, Qi Zeshen's expression relaxed a little, but he still couldn't hide his worry in his heart.

He said in a deep voice: "If they become suspicious because of this, I really don't know how to deal with it..."

Gu Nanyuan chuckled and patted his shoulder: "Don't worry, the eldest lady is not the kind of person who is easily swayed by outside opinions. Just focus on your journey, and we can talk about other things after we get back."

Lin Ruoxuan returned to the room and was about to take a rest when there was a light knock on the door.

Lu Qiao walked in, holding a visiting card in her hand, looking a little uneasy: "Miss, here is a visiting card, sent by Zhao Cezhi."

Lin Ruoxuan raised her eyebrows, and a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes.

She reached out to take the visiting card, and after opening it, the content was very brief. Zhao Cezhi claimed that he had evidence and could help Qi Sijun clear his name, but the prerequisite was that Lin Ruoxuan must meet him in Qingfeng Pavilion.

She applied a little force with her fingers and almost tore the visiting card.

Zhao Cezhi's intention is obvious, it is temptation.

Lin Ruoxuan looked at the paper in her hand, a slight sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"This Zhao Cezhi is really a thief who has not given up yet. He even dares to use such an obvious trap. It's ridiculous that he thought I would fall for it."

She snorted in her heart, turned around and told Lu Qiao: "Send someone back to the Zhao family and tell them that I don't have time for the appointment."

Just at this moment, Qingji walked quickly into her yard, holding a newly delivered letter in his hand, and his expression was a little anxious.

"Miss, the prince sent a pigeon to deliver the letter," Qingji took a breath and handed over the letter respectfully, "The prince and Mr. Qi are on their way and will arrive in the capital in about half a day."

When Lin Ruoxuan heard this, her eyes lit up slightly and she immediately had an idea in her mind.

She whispered to herself, "Half a day... is enough."

She gently placed the letter on the table and hurriedly called back Luqiao who was going to reply to Zhao Cezhi. A sharp light flashed in her eyes: "Luqiao, go tell the Zhao family's servant that I will be here as promised this afternoon."

Lu Qiao was slightly stunned for a moment, then understood the young lady's intention. A smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she nodded in response: "I understand, young lady."

"Remember, just say I will come as promised, and don't change a word."

Luqiao nodded and left.

Lin Ruoxuan's eyes were deep, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly: "I just need to give him a little hope, and he will step into the trap himself."

At the same time, Zhao Mansion.

Zhao Cezhi was playing with a cup of hot tea on the table out of boredom.

The door was suddenly pushed open, and the servant walked in quickly, reporting in a low voice: "Sir, the Lin family replied that she will 'come as promised'."

Zhao Cezhi's eyes lit up instantly, and the teacup in his hand shook slightly.

He stood up impatiently, a smile of ecstasy on his face: "'As promised'? Sure enough, she still can't change!"

He was secretly happy that Lin Ruoxuan was still the same as in the previous life.

He walked to the window, looked out with a smug smile on his face, and said, "It seems that she still can't escape the shackles of her family. No matter how she pretends to be calm, her family is always her weak spot."

Just at this moment, Lin Ruoting walked in. Seeing Zhao Cezhi so happy, she felt a little uneasy.

She walked forward, her tone somewhat puzzled: "Why are you so happy? What happened?"

When Zhao Cezhi heard this, the smile on his face disappeared instantly, his brows slightly frowned, and he said impatiently: "These things have nothing to do with you, don't meddle in other people's business!"

Lin Ruoting frowned, feeling unhappy, and continued to ask: "What do you mean it has nothing to do with me? I was planning these things with you, and you are so proud now, why don't you tell me?"