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

"Xuan'er, mother knows that you are angry, but there are some things that you have to be careful about. You also know that reputation is easy to destroy but difficult to restore. If the incident is too big, others will only say that our Lin family is bullying others by taking advantage of our power. At that time, the marriages of you sisters will probably be affected..."

Sun Rong wanted to continue persuading her daughter, but before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Lin Ruoxuan.

"Mother," Lin Ruoxuan said calmly, her eyes firm, "I know you are worried about us, but now is not the time to back down. It's fine if they say I'm arrogant, but they actually dared to say that Seventh Sister is fickle, which is absolutely intolerable.

Seventh sister will get married in the future, and we can't let these rumors ruin her reputation. If we don't fight back in time and wait for these rumors to continue to ferment, I'm afraid her marriage will really be hopeless."

Sun Rong frowned, and was indeed worried about this issue.

But she still didn't want her daughter to face it herself: "Xuan'er, I'm glad you understand these principles. But you can't act impulsively. I'm afraid that if you're not careful, you'll give those people a handle..."

Lin Ruoxuan smiled slightly, her smile was a little helpless, but also full of determination.

She turned to look at Mother Chen and said softly, "Mother Chen, please take Mom back first. Seventh Sister needs care the most right now. Please help me comfort her and don't let her get upset by these gossips."

After Sun Rong left, Lin Ruoxuan asked Lu Qiao to call Qingxiang over.

After a while, Qingxiang came, looking a little nervous, and bowed respectfully: "Miss, you tell me what to do."

Lin Ruoxuan looked calm, her eyes were a little sharp, but her tone was still gentle: "Qingxiang, I know the prince asked you to protect me all the time. But this time, I want you to help me keep it a secret from him. Don't let him know about the dispute between me, Song Yuqing and Wu Qingfu, especially those rumors. I will handle it, and he doesn't need to interfere."

Qingxiang's face became solemn, and he immediately knelt down, his voice anxious: "Miss, I can't do it. If I conceal this matter, and the master finds out from somewhere else, not only me, but all the people responsible for protecting you will be implicated, and even the entire secret guard team may be implicated.

The master has always been very careful with you. If he knew that we were hiding something, the consequences would be... Please forgive me."

Lin Ruoxuan stared at Qingxiang who was kneeling on the ground. She knew Gu Nanyuan's character very well and knew that what Qingxiang said was not alarmist.

She pondered for a moment, sighed softly, and finally stopped insisting: "I understand, get up, Qingxiang, I won't embarrass you."

Qingxiang raised his head, still kneeling, not daring to stand up: "Thank you for your understanding, young lady."

Lin Ruoxuan's expression gradually calmed down, and she said slowly: "Since you can't hide it, then you can go and pass on the message. Tell the people of the Song family and the Wu family that I have given the eldest daughter of the Song family and the third daughter of the Wu family a chance - within two days today and tomorrow, they must come to the gate of the Lin family with gongs and drums, kowtow and admit their mistakes. If they don't comply, they will not be allowed to wait for them after the time is up."

There was a strong sense of oppression in her tone, like a cold wind sweeping in, with an unquestionable determination.

Qingxiang was shocked. He had never seen Lin Ruoxuan so fierce and decisive. He was even a little frightened, but then he nodded and accepted the order: "I understand. I will do it right away."

Lin Ruoxuan looked at Qingxiang's hurriedly leaving back, and a chill surged in her heart.

Things have reached a point where they can no longer back down.

If we take one more step back, there will be no point in retreating.

At this time, Lu Qiao stepped forward and asked in a low voice: "Girl, will this cause too much trouble? The Song family and the Wu family..."

Lin Ruoxuan sneered, with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes: "Since they dared to spread rumors everywhere, they should have thought of the consequences today. I won't let them have an easy time. Besides, didn't I give them a chance? Since they are so aggressive, let's give them a taste of their own medicine."

Qingxiang arrived at the Song family first. As soon as he conveyed Lin Ruoxuan's intention, the reaction of the Song couple was simply jaw-dropping.

Master Song sneered, put down the teacup in his hand, narrowed his eyes, and showed disdain: "What a big tone! How dare a little girl from the Lin family be so arrogant? It's a joke."

Mrs. Song followed closely behind him and replied coldly, "She is just a little girl from the countryside. She really thinks she can bully others by relying on the title of the prince? She doesn't know her own weight. She dares to make our daughter kowtow and admit her fault outside the Lin family. She simply doesn't take us seriously!"

Song Yuqing stood aside, his face livid. When he heard what Qingxiang conveyed, he could no longer suppress his anger.

She stepped forward, pointed at Qingxiang's nose and cursed, "You lowly slave, take her back and tell your Lin Ruoxuan to stop dreaming! Who does she think she is? She is just relying on Gu Nanyuan's favor. When Gu Nanyuan doesn't want her anymore, I wonder how she can still be so arrogant! You want me to kneel down? Maybe in my next life!"

Qingxiang stood there, listening to Song Yuqing's scolding with an expressionless face, but he already knew in his heart that the Song family was doomed.

He did not argue much, but smiled faintly and bowed: "I will convey Miss Song's words truthfully. But... time waits for no one. If no action is taken in two days, don't blame Miss Lin for being ruthless."

Madam Song snorted coldly and waved her hand: "Go away, don't be an eyesore here."

Qingxiang was not angry. Instead, he lowered his head slightly and politely retreated.

As he walked out of the Song family’s gate, he sneered in his heart.

The Song family really cannot see the situation clearly. They dare to be so arrogant. It seems that they will pay the price for today's contempt soon.

Then, Qingxiang rushed to the Wu family without stopping.

The attitude of the Wu family is completely different from that of the Song family.

Although Mrs. Wu looked unhappy when she received Qingxiang, she did not show much hostility. Instead, she was quite polite.

After hearing this, Lord Wu also came out to greet them and handed them tea. He sat in front of the hall and said with a smile, "Please go back and tell the prince that these are just little girls playing around. Why take it so seriously?"

Qingxiang held the teacup and still kept smiling. Lord Wu didn't say anything good or bad, and it was obvious that he was leaving himself a way out.

He nodded, his face still calm, and stood up to salute: "I understand, Lord Wu, rest assured, I will convey your words truthfully. However... I have also conveyed Miss Lin's words, and the deadline does not wait for anyone."

Lord Wu's face froze for a moment, then he waved his hand: "Go, go."

After returning to the Wu family, Qingxiang reported the attitudes of the two families truthfully.

Lin Ruoxuan did not show any anger, but was surprisingly calm.

She pondered for a moment, looked up and said, "Qingxiang, take me to find your master."