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

He instinctively took a half step back, slightly alert, but Lin Ruoxuan's expression was extremely natural, and there was nothing unusual about it.

She raised her bound hands, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes: "Master Zhao, if you are not afraid that I will starve to death, then just keep tying me up like this."

Guangqi thought about it and felt that since Lin Ruoxuan was unable to resist at the moment, and Zilin Villa was heavily guarded, it would be almost impossible for her to escape.

He weighed the matter for a moment, walked forward, bent over and untied the rope on Lin Ruoxuan's wrist.

"Miss Lin, you'd better not play any tricks," Guangqi warned in a deep voice, still keeping a bit of guard in his heart, "This villa is guarded by a large number of guards. Even if you want to escape, you can't succeed."

Lin Ruoxuan chuckled, raised her hand and gently rubbed her numb wrist, and said calmly: "Don't worry, I'm not stupid. I'm unfamiliar with the place, and it's useless for me to run."

Lin Ruoxuan ate quietly, her eyes seemed focused on the food in the bowl, but in fact she was secretly thinking about the opportunity to escape.

Although Guangqi had untied her, he was still wary. If she made the slightest movement, he would immediately become suspicious.

However, the longer the time drags on, the more troublesome it will be when Zhao Cezhi returns, so she must act at the most appropriate time.

Seeing that Lin Ruoxuan was eating obediently with a calm expression, and didn't seem to be thinking of escaping, Guangqi gradually relaxed his vigilance.

He stood aside, his hands folded across his chest, and suddenly changed the subject, with a bit of pride and persuasion: "Miss Lin, in fact, it may not be a bad thing if you can follow my young master."

Lin Ruoxuan raised her eyes slightly, with a hint of mockery on her lips: "Oh? What's so good about your young master that is worthy of me following him?"

Guangqi saw that she seemed interested, and continued, "My son is talented and thoughtful, and now he is quite famous in the court. In the future, he will definitely be promoted to a high position, become a prime minister, and even become the head of the clean civil servants one day."

"If you follow him, it will be no worse than following Prince Gu. It may even be more glorious than being the prince's wife." He

Lin Ruoxuan sneered in her heart. She put down the bowl and chopsticks in her hands and hit back without any hesitation: "Zhao Cezhi? A clean official? Guangqi, are you kidding? Your son is just a hypocritical villain, a hypocritical hypocrite who only uses despicable means to achieve his goals. How dare you praise such a person?"

Guangqi's face changed slightly because of her blunt words, but he still refused to accept it and defended Zhao Cezhi: "Miss Lin, you are too much! My son is indeed very clever, but it is also for the overall situation in the future. He has deep feelings for you, which Gu Nanyuan cannot compare to!"

Lin Ruoxuan raised her eyebrows and sneered, her tone full of contempt: "Deep love and loyalty? Guangqi, what you said is really ridiculous. Zhao Cezhi's 'deep love' is really clear, and there are countless women around him. You said he loves me deeply, then what is my sixth sister? Is she his maid? Or a concubine? Or his wife?"

Guangqi was speechless for a moment. This question was so sharp that he had no idea how to answer it.

He subconsciously wanted to explain himself, but he couldn't find the right words for a moment. He could only remain silent for a moment, and finally said reluctantly: "Sixth Miss...she is just a pawn in the hands of Mr. Zhao. Mr. Zhao loves you so much that he is willing to do anything to keep you by his side."

Lin Ruoxuan snorted coldly, her eyes swept over Guangqi coldly, and she ruthlessly exposed him: "Chess pieces? Yes, Zhao Cezhi only has chess pieces in his eyes, and no sincerity at all. He said he loved me, but on the other hand he was entangled with other women. I, Lin Ruoxuan, don't want such 'deep love'."

Her voice was cold and firm, without a trace of wavering.

Guangqi's face turned pale and blue, and he was speechless after hearing Lin Ruoxuan's words.

At this time, the noise outside broke the silence in the room.

Guangqi subconsciously became alert and his face instantly became solemn.

He walked quickly to the window and vaguely saw a figure flashing in the yard, and then his face darkened.

He turned to look at Lin Ruoxuan, his heart panicking. He immediately reached out and grabbed her arm, his voice low and nervous: "Miss Lin, come with me! Someone broke in outside!"

Lin Ruoxuan was shocked but tried to remain calm.

She knew the time had finally come, but she couldn't show any sign of abnormality at this moment.

She followed Guangqi to the door, quickly thinking about how to use this opportunity to escape.

However, at the moment Guangqi opened the door, a cold light flashed, and Qingxiang's dagger was instantly against Guangqi's neck.

Guangqi was so shocked that his whole body froze and even breathing became difficult.

The sharp blade of the dagger was pressed against his skin, and if he was not careful, blood would splatter on the spot.

"Don't move." Qingxiang's voice was cold, without any emotion. His hands were as steady as a rock. He applied a little force on the blade of the dagger, and a trace of blood immediately seeped out of Guangqi's neck.

Guangqi's eyes widened and he lost the courage to resist.

At this time, Gu Nanyuan walked in slowly from outside the door, his eyes cold. He swept over Guangqi and then stopped on Lin Ruoxuan.

When he saw her standing there safe and sound, the tense string in his heart finally loosened a little.

There was worry and a little anger in his eyes, his brows were slightly frowned, and his tone was low: "Are you okay?"

The moment Lin Ruoxuan saw Gu Nanyuan, the uneasiness in her heart suddenly eased a little.

She nodded instinctively and was about to speak when she found that Gu Nanyuan's face did not look very good.

She was startled, vaguely realizing that he was not only worried, but also seemed to be blaming her.

Gu Nanyuan's eyes were deep, and there was a hint of suppressed anger in his voice: "You knew that Zhao Cezhi was a dangerous person, why did you go to see him alone? Aren't you afraid that he would hurt you?"

Lin Ruoxuan lowered her head, knowing that she had indeed acted too rashly this time.

She also knew in her heart that Gu Nanyuan's worries were not groundless.

"I... I know I did something wrong." Lin Ruoxuan's voice was low and soft, with a trace of guilt in her eyes, but then she raised her head slightly, with a hint of grievance on the corner of her mouth, and a hint of coquettishness in her tone: "But I'm also afraid, not only afraid of Zhao Cezhi... I'm also afraid of you. Every time you are so fierce, I get more afraid."

Gu Nanyuan's expression, originally tense with worry and anger, softened a bit when he heard her acting coquettishly and her helpless look like a little girl.

He looked at Lin Ruoxuan's slightly drooped eyes, and the anger in his heart gradually dissipated, replaced by deep helplessness and pity.

He sighed, his eyes softened, and his voice lowered: "Silly girl, I didn't mean to be mean to you, I was just worried about you. Do you know that if I hadn't arrived in time this time, you...you might have been in trouble."