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

"Now I understand that the Song family is the foundation of all my efforts. I am willing to follow your and mother's arrangements and go all out to make a name for the Song family."

Mrs. Song stood up slowly with a trace of comfort in her eyes and gently patted Song Zhennan on the shoulder: "Good boy, your father and I are very pleased that you think so. We know that you have a lot of thoughts in your mind these days, but you must understand that family responsibility is more important than personal obsession."

Mr. Song also nodded in approval: "Zhennan, hearing what you said shows that you are truly mature. As long as you are willing to do your best for the Song family, we, as your parents, will naturally not treat you unfairly."

Song Zhennan still knelt, looking at his parents gratefully: "Father, Mother, please rest assured, I will definitely prove myself with my actions. I will do my best to protect the glory of the Song family."

Mr. and Mrs. Song looked at each other and nodded with satisfaction.

The next morning, Gu Nanyuan arrived at the Lin Mansion early. Lin Ruoxuan was accompanying Lin Ruoqiao. When she heard that Gu Nanyuan was coming, she hurried to greet him with a smile.

After a while, Qi Zeshen also pushed the door open with a smile. He was accompanying Lin Ruoxue to see Lin Ruoqiao.

After some greetings, the five of them sat down together and prepared to have breakfast together.

Although Lin Ruoqiao's face was still a little pale, her spirit had recovered a lot. Everyone chatted in low voices while enjoying the delicacies on the table.

However, Lin Ruoxuan felt something was wrong. From the moment Gu Nanyuan and Qi Zeshen came in, although they had smiles on their faces, they seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Especially Qi Zeshen, he seemed to be hiding something between his brows.

Lin Ruoxuan couldn't help but speak up: "Master Qi, Nanyuan, you two came here so at the same time today, are you hiding something from me? If there is something, you might as well tell me now and don't let me guess."

Qi Zeshen was still chewing slowly with his head down, but when he heard Lin Ruoxuan's sudden question, he paused for a moment with the chopsticks in his hand and looked up at Gu Nanyuan.

Gu Nanyuan looked calm and composed, as if waiting for Qi Zeshen to speak first.

Qi Zeshen coughed, and finally spoke slowly: "Actually, my parents do have some things to do today, and I want to formally propose the engagement at noon."

He paused, looked at Lin Ruoxue who was blushing slightly beside him, and added, "My parents hope that the marriage can be completed as soon as possible."

When Lin Ruoxue heard this, her face immediately turned red. She lowered her head and said softly, "Master Qi has already mentioned this to me, but... but everything still needs to be arranged by my parents."

Lin Ruoqiao covered her mouth and chuckled, joking: "Big sister is shy."

Lin Ruoxuan also laughed and waved her hand, saying, "Then I have to wish you all the best in advance. Master Qi, you have to treat my elder sister well, otherwise I won't let you off easily."

Qi Zeshen nodded solemnly: "Of course, Ruoxue is the most important person in my heart, I will never let her down."

The atmosphere suddenly became relaxed. Lin Ruoxue blushed shyly, while Lin Ruoqiao on the side smiled even more happily.

Lin Ruoxuan looked at the affectionate look between the two of them and was secretly happy for her elder sister, but her keen intuition made her realize that Gu Nanyuan and Qi Zeshen seemed to have something else to say.

But she waited for a long time, but the two of them didn't speak again.

Anyway, they had something to talk about, so Lin Ruoxuan was not in a hurry and just waited to see when the two were ready to speak.

After breakfast, Gu Nanyuan suggested that Lin Ruoxuan stay with him until he saw the charcoal fire and warm items she had purchased.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Ruoxuan glanced at him, as if she had expected him to make such a request.

She didn't try to hide it, and nodded slightly, saying, "Okay, since you want to see it, I'll take you there."

Gu Nanyuan smiled slightly, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes, and followed Lin Ruoxuan out of the yard.

Qi Zeshen stood aside, watching them leave, and added, "By the way, there is something else I want to tell you. Song Zhennan came to see me and Nan Yuan these few days. He wants to make peace with your Lin family. He understands that the two families are now at odds, but he still hopes to repair the relationship."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruoxuan paused for a moment, turned around and sneered, "Ha, with the Song family in this state now, they still want to make peace? They never intended to reason from the beginning. If they hadn't done something dirty first, how could things have turned out like this?"

Qi Zeshen nodded to show his understanding: "I understand how you feel, but Song Zhennan's attitude is quite sincere and he doesn't seem to be false. Maybe we can discuss it."

“Impossible! They must pay a heavy price for what they have done. I will never let the Wu and Song families off easily.”

Gu Nanyuan looked at her, gently held her hand, and whispered: "Xuan'er, I know you have your own plan, and I believe you won't do anything you are not sure of, but if there is a better solution, you might as well listen to it."

Lin Ruoxuan turned her head to look at Gu Nanyuan, her determination not wavering at all: "I have made up my mind, I will not give in, no matter what the Song family and the Wu family do, I will make them pay the price."

At this moment, Aunt Zhao hurried in and said to Lin Ruoxuan respectfully, "Eighth Miss, the old lady wants to see you."

After hearing this, Lin Ruoxue said, "I'll go with you."

"Young lady, the old lady only invited the eighth lady."

Lin Ruoxuan frowned slightly and said soothingly, "Don't worry, big sister. I'll go over and see what's going on."

She couldn't help but guess in her mind that the old lady's invitation to her this time might not be a good thing.

Gu Nanyuan frowned, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "Be careful, if there is any problem, come to me immediately."

Lin Ruoxuan nodded, with a smile on her face: "Don't worry, I know what to do."

As soon as Lin Ruoxuan entered the old lady's room, she saw the old lady of the Song family and Mrs. Song sitting aside. The atmosphere was dull and depressing.

She glanced at the layout of the room and it was not difficult for her to guess that the old lady had invited her here today for some purpose.

Lotus Sun was also sitting nearby, looking unhappy.

The old lady had a cold face and her words were full of reproach: "Xuan'er, you are too reckless. The matter should have been settled, but you insisted on making a big fuss, which hurt the harmony between me and the old sisters of the Song family. How could you be so ignorant, child? Apologize to the old lady Song immediately, go to the Jingzhao Yinfu to issue a letter of understanding, rescue Miss Song, and never do such impulsive things again in the future!"

Lin Ruoxuan sneered, not hiding the contempt and sarcasm in her eyes.

She sat down calmly, tapping her fingers on the table, her tone calm but chilling: "Grandma, I am grateful that you have loved me for so many years, but I am afraid I can't do anything about this matter."