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

Gu Mansion.

Qingji and Qingxiang entered the study and excitedly reported the latest news to Gu Nanyuan.

The two men said with a smug look on their faces, "Sir, Miss Lin Qi has been involved in Wu Qingfu's murder case recently, and it's caused quite a stir. I guess Miss Eighth can't hold on for too long, and will definitely come to you for help in investigating the case. You can't easily agree to her this time, you have to let Miss Eighth know how important you are, and let her ask you for help."

Qingxiang took over the conversation and added with a smile: "Sir, the Eighth Miss is eager to clear the Seventh Miss's grievances. Even if you agree to help this time, you have to put on airs and let her know that she can't move forward without you."

Gu Nanyuan listened to what the two said, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Indeed, Lin Ruoxuan had concealed the truth from him several times in the past, and even chose to act alone at important moments, which made him feel somewhat resentful.

And this time, if she really needs his help, he can't be soft-hearted as he was before.

Letting her worry for a while longer might be a chance for her to see his importance.

"You are right," Gu Nanyuan put down the documents in his hand, his eyes became deep, "I won't agree to her so easily this time. I also want to see how she will respond."

Seeing this, Qingji laughed excitedly: "Young Master is wise!"

Gu Nanyuan nodded gently, with a sly smile in his eyes: "Don't worry, I won't be soft-hearted easily."

However, time passed by minute by minute, and Gu Nanyuan waited for a long time, but Lin Ruoxuan never arrived.

Seeing that it was still quiet outside the door, Gu Nanyuan's mood gradually became complicated.

Now half a day has passed, and Lin Ruoxuan still hasn't shown up, which makes Gu Nanyuan feel a little surprised.

Just as Gu Nanyuan frowned, considering whether he should take the initiative to send someone to inquire about the Lin family's movements, someone came outside the door.

Qingji came in and reported: "Master Qi is here."

Gu Nanyuan's eyes moved slightly, and he retracted his thoughts and nodded, "Let him in."

A moment later, Qi Zeshen strode into the study and sat directly opposite Gu Nanyuan with a tired look on his face.

"Nanyuan," Qi Zeshen said, his tone revealing a bit of helplessness, "The recent inventory work is very heavy, and I haven't had much rest these days. I came to you today to report some situations."

Gu Nanyuan nodded and motioned for him to continue: "How is the part you are responsible for going?"

Chapter 331

Qi Zeshen then spoke about it.

After finishing the work report, Qi Zeshen noticed that Gu Nanyuan was in a low mood. After a moment of silence, he sighed softly and decided to enlighten him.

"I see you're in a bad mood, is it still because of Ruoxuan's matter?"

Gu Nanyuan frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes, and whispered: "Indeed. I always feel that she doesn't trust me. She chooses to hide many things from me. Even this time, she hasn't come to me about the matter of Miss Seven. This makes me very uncomfortable."

Qi Zeshen chuckled and shook his head: "You are being too stubborn."

He put down the teacup and said seriously, "Put yourself in her shoes. If I were her, I wouldn't tell you so easily. Because some things can't be solved simply by notifying you."

Gu Nanyuan's eyes flickered, and he turned to look at Qi Zeshen: "What do you mean?"

Qi Zeshen looked at his puzzled expression, sighed softly, and said with a slightly patient tone: "Think about it, if Ruoxuan told you about the conspiracy between the Wu family and Zhao Cezhi in advance, what would you do? You would definitely not let her take risks, and you would even help her solve the trouble in advance at all costs, right?"

Gu Nanyuan did not answer immediately, but he knew that Qi Zeshen was right.

If Lin Ruoxuan had told him about the Wu family and Zhao Cezhi's plan early on, he would never allow her to take any risks, and would even do everything possible to protect her.

Qi Zeshen continued, "But Ruoxuan doesn't want to simply solve this trouble. What she wants is to completely eliminate the Wu family and Zhao Cezhi, so that they will never have the opportunity to make a comeback. What she wants is to sleep soundly for the rest of her life, not temporary solutions time and time again."

Gu Nanyuan frowned even more tightly, with a hint of confusion and struggle in his eyes: "But she shouldn't have hidden it from me. She knew I wouldn't let her take any risks, and that's why she chose to hide it. Shouldn't I be disappointed?"

Qi Zeshen smiled and patted Gu Nanyuan's shoulder gently: "She hid it from you because she knew you would stop her. She knows your care and love, but sometimes she has to face and solve these problems by herself. Ruoxuan is not an ordinary woman. She knows what she wants better than anyone else. It's not that she doesn't trust you, but because she understands that her goals and methods may not be exactly the same as yours."

Qi Zeshen continued to persuade: "It turns out that she does have her reasons for doing so."

"Besides, she's explaining it to you because she cares about you and wants to repair your relationship. If she really didn't care about you, she wouldn't have bothered to explain it at all."

Gu Nanyuan was silent for a moment, and his resentment towards Lin Ruoxuan gradually dissipated.

He knew that Qi Zeshen was right. If Lin Ruoxuan didn't care about him, why would she try to explain to him afterwards?

"You're right," Gu Nanyuan whispered, his expression still solemn, "but I'm afraid this is just the beginning, and there will be more similar things in the future. If she keeps hiding it from me, how can I feel at ease?"

Qi Zeshen sighed deeply and smiled sympathetically: "This is what I want to tell you. If you want her to truly rely on you and trust you, you need to take more practical actions. Let her know that no matter how big the storm is, you can face it with her, not just stand in front of her."

Gu Nanyuan's hand gently stroked the edge of the table, and his eyes gradually became calm.

Qi Zeshen was right. Lin Ruoxuan had her own pride and independence. If he wanted her to rely on him wholeheartedly, he had to participate more in her plans instead of simply solving problems for her.

Qi Zeshen's voice suddenly became more relaxed, with a hint of teasing: "You are still okay, but the situation on my side is more complicated. Do you know what Ruoxue has done recently? She actually started looking for a concubine for me!"

Gu Nanyuan raised his head in surprise: "What did you say? Find a concubine for you?"

Qi Zeshen nodded helplessly, smiled bitterly and said, "That's right, she feels that she can't occupy me all the time. She doesn't want to be known as 'jealous' and is afraid that it will affect the marriages of other sisters in the Lin family. She said that as long as the other party is a woman who can make a living, she can accept taking a concubine."

Gu Nanyuan didn't expect that Lin Ruoxue, who was always smart and gentle, would have such thoughts. He was a little unbelievable: "Why would the young lady... be like this?"