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

The night was quiet, and there was a faint fragrance in Lin Ruoxuan's room. The candlelight flickered, shining on the bed.

Lin Ruoxuan was lying on the bed, her face pale and with a look of weakness and tiredness between her brows.

Although she was awake, she was still weak.

At this time, the door was gently pushed open, and Gu Nanyuan walked into the room slowly.

His face showed a bit of fatigue, but his eyes were full of concern.

He walked to the bed and whispered, "Are you awake? How do you feel?"

When Lin Ruoxuan heard his voice, a hint of warmth flashed in her eyes. She slowly turned her head and smiled: "I'm fine, but... my strength hasn't recovered yet."

Her voice was a little hoarse and she looked extremely fragile.

Gu Nanyuan sat beside her and handed the medicine bowl to her: "Come, drink the medicine first."

Lin Ruoxuan looked at the bowl of bitter medicine, hesitated for a moment, and finally took the bowl and drank it.

Her brows furrowed slightly; the smell of medicine was a little unbearable for her.

Seeing this, Gu Nanyuan chuckled and said softly, "You'll get better faster after you finish drinking it."

Lin Ruoxuan put down the medicine bowl, leaned against the head of the bed, and was silent for a moment.

She raised her head, her tone a little sad: "Nanyuan... I was too reckless this time. I shouldn't have underestimated Zhao Cezhi, and I overestimated my own abilities. I thought I could handle him, but I almost fell into his trap."

Gu Nanyuan's eyes softened in an instant. He looked at her distressedly, reached out and gently held her hand, his warm palm wrapped around her cold fingertips, and whispered, "Don't blame yourself anymore. This is not your fault."

His voice was filled with self-blame. "It's my fault that I didn't take good care of you. If you could have contacted me, maybe you wouldn't have fallen into this danger."

Tears gradually welled up in Lin Ruoxuan's eyes. She bit her lip, as if she didn't want to appear too weak, but she couldn't help sobbing in the end: "I... I'm really afraid of Zhao Cezhi. He is so despicable and shameless, I don't want to have anything to do with him anymore, but I also want to find out what he wants that I would take the risk to meet him..."

Her voice trembled slightly, and tears finally slid down her cheeks.

Gu Nanyuan looked at her tears and his heart suddenly tightened. He could no longer hold back the pity in his heart and leaned over to gently hold her in his arms.

Lin Ruoxuan leaned against his chest, feeling the familiar warmth and letting go of all her defenses.

She hugged Gu Nanyuan tightly, as if she had found support, tears silently rolled down her cheeks, and her shoulders trembled slightly.

"Nanyuan, I'm really scared..." Her voice was soft, filled with endless fatigue and fear.

Gu Nanyuan gently stroked her back and soothed her softly, "Don't be afraid, Zhao Cezhi can no longer cause any trouble. I will never let you take risks again, and he can never hurt you again."

Lin Ruoxuan closed her eyes and leaned in his arms, as if she had found her spiritual home.

Gu Nanyuan's whisper was like a gentle breeze, blowing away the fear and anxiety in her heart.

She took a deep breath, her voice still choking a little: "Nanyuan... I was wrong this time, I shouldn't have taken the risk to meet him..."

"it's not your fault."

Gu Nanyuan lowered his head and stared deeply into her face, as if he wanted to see through her heart.

He reached out and gently wiped away the tears on her face, the touch of his fingertips was gentle and delicate.

Their eyes met, and a hint of ambiguity gradually filled the air.

"Ruoxuan..." Gu Nanyuan's voice was low, with a hint of hoarseness and affection.

Lin Ruoxuan raised her head, her eyes filled with anticipation and anxiety.

Gu Nanyuan held her face gently in his hands and leaned over to kiss her, gently but firmly.

Lin Ruoxuan closed her eyes, feeling the warm touch, and the uneasiness and fear in her heart finally dissipated completely at this moment.

The candlelight flickered in the room, illuminating Gu Nanyuan's deep eyebrows.

He still held Lin Ruoxuan tightly, and the air in the room became warmer because of their intimacy.

However, there was always a sense of uneasiness in his heart, like a shadow that refused to dissipate.

Lin Ruoxuan leaned on Gu Nanyuan's chest and her mood gradually calmed down.

She felt his warmth, and the fragility and fear in her heart gradually dissipated.

Gu Nanyuan looked down at her, his eyes full of pity and complexity.

He stroked her face gently, his fingertips trembling slightly.

Everything that happened made him realize that Lin Ruoxuan was also in danger, and this lucky rescue made him feel a deep fear in his heart.

He couldn't let Lin Ruoxuan fall into such danger again.

"Ruoxuan," Gu Nanyuan's voice was firm and thoughtful, "We are already engaged. This is something that should happen sooner or later. I originally thought that you were still young and could enjoy a few more years of freedom without rushing into marriage, but now, I have to reconsider."

Lin Ruoxuan was stunned for a moment and blinked slightly, as if she didn't fully understand what he said: "Get married? You mean... now?"

Gu Nanyuan nodded and held her hand tightly, with a look of nervousness and eagerness that could not be concealed: "Yes, I hope we can get married as soon as possible. Zhao Cezhi's methods are despicable and shameless, I am really afraid... I am afraid that such a situation will happen again and I will not be able to protect you in time. I was lucky to arrive this time, but I can't be so lucky every time."

He paused, took a deep breath, and said in a more serious voice: "As long as you become my wife, the young lady of the Zhenguo Mansion, Zhao Cezhi will never be able to touch you casually again. He must consider whether he can bear the consequences of touching me."

Lin Ruoxuan's heart was shocked, and her eyes gradually softened.

She saw the deep concern and love in Gu Nanyuan's eyes. This love was not simple possession, but a deep fondness for her.

Gu Nanyuan was really afraid of losing her again, and he wanted to use this marriage to provide her with a safer shelter.

"Nanyuan..." Lin Ruoxuan called softly, "I know you are doing this for my own good, and I also understand the danger Zhao Cezhi is in."

She paused, lowered her head, and sighed softly, "Okay, let's get married as soon as possible."

When Gu Nanyuan heard her answer, he felt relieved, and a hint of relief and gratitude flashed in his eyes.

He leaned over and gently kissed her forehead, whispering, "Thank you, Ruoxuan. I promise that I will never let you face any danger alone again."

Lin Ruoxuan looked up at him, her eyes full of tenderness: "I believe you too, Nanyuan."

The two of them snuggled up to each other quietly, and the atmosphere in the room gradually became warm and quiet.

After a while, Gu Nanyuan gently helped Lin Ruoxuan up: "Let's go, let's go meet your parents."

Lin Ruoxuan was a little surprised and was slightly startled: "Now? It's so late..."

Gu Nanyuan chuckled and squeezed her hand: "This matter cannot be delayed any longer, the sooner the better."