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

Gu Jiulang chuckled and raised the wine pot in his hand: "It's unfair! I really want to invite you to drink today, how dare I ask you for help? Just think of it as my brother's honor to you, let's have a drink and talk about these messy things at home, and you can give me some advice."

Gu Nanyuan shook his head helplessly, but there was not much impatience on his face. He was used to Gu Jiulang's coquettish behavior. He glanced at Gu Jiulang and said, "Your reason is quite pleasant to the ear. Okay, let's go have a couple of drinks."

Gu Jiulang nodded hurriedly: "How dare I, how dare I, just relax, I just want to talk to you today!"

Gu Nanyuan turned to Qingji who was following him and said, "Go back and tell my wife that I'm going to the restaurant, so she doesn't have to wait for me."

Qingji saluted in response, then turned around and left quickly.

The courtyard of the second house was brightly lit.

Princess Lin put aside her daytime composure and changed into a casual home dress. She was sitting in the inner room talking with the Second Lady.

The Second Lady's eyes were slightly red, and it was obvious that she had just cried. Seeing Princess Lin's calm and somewhat determined expression, she raised her hand and wiped away her tears.

"Your Highness," the Second Lady called Princess Lin's name in a low voice, her tone cautious, "Do you think we still have a chance to get your little brother back this time? For so many years, Mother has always disagreed. I'm afraid... I'm afraid that if he drags it on, there will really be no hope."

Princess Lin looked up at her mother, a sneer appeared on her lips, and she said in a low and powerful voice: "Of course there is an opportunity, and it is right in front of us. Now the relationship between the first and sixth houses is already bad, we just need to give them a little push to make the first house hate the sixth house even more, and then the sixth house will come to us for help to protect itself, and the matter will be settled."

Upon hearing this, the Second Madam's eyes flashed with surprise and excitement. She couldn't help but grab Princess Lin's hand and said, "You mean... let the Sixth House come and beg us in person?"

Princess Lin nodded, her tone calm, "That's right. The current situation is there. The first house will not allow anyone to touch their bottom line, and the sixth house is becoming more and more domineering. As long as we seize the opportunity and make the first house completely disgusted with the sixth house, then when Nanyuan takes action again, the sixth house will be desperate."

She paused, a hint of coldness flashing across her eyes. "At that time, even if the Sixth House is reluctant, they will have to bow their heads and ask for help. We can take this opportunity to propose a trade condition so that they will agree to my brother's return. As long as the Sixth Madam nods, Grandmother will not stop us."

The Second Lady's eyes moistened as she heard this. She held Princess Lin's hands tightly, and said in a trembling voice, "Mother knows that you have never forgotten about my younger brother. Mother is just worried that you are too busy with things outside and still have to worry about things at home. It's too difficult for you."

Princess Lin chuckled and patted her mother's hand, her tone comforting: "Mom, this is our family's business, how could I forget it? What's more, my younger brother shouldn't have stayed in his hometown and suffered all the time. He came back not only for our second house, but also for the entire Gu family. I understand this, so don't worry, I will definitely get things done."

The Second Madam was so moved that her eyes turned red. She nodded repeatedly, "Okay, I'll listen to you. You've grown up, and I know that you are in a different position now. I'm already very satisfied that you can help us achieve this."

Princess Lin's expression straightened up, and she continued, "But, mother, there is one more thing I need to discuss with you. Since the matter of the first and sixth houses has already been a breakthrough, I will temporarily stay at home and not move out. First, I can spend more time with you and father; second, Prince Lin will also move in, so that our second house will have a stronger presence, and the Gu family will pay more attention to us."

When the Second Madam heard this, surprise instantly appeared in her eyes: "Really? Prince Lin is willing to move in too?"

Princess Lin nodded slightly, and said firmly: "Prince Lin will definitely not object, and his living in the Gu family is an honor to the Gu family, and it is also a guarantee for our second house. As long as we grasp the degree during this period of time, many things can go smoothly."

The Second Madam lowered her head and thought for a while, then said carefully, "You have a point, but I'm afraid we still have to discuss this matter with the Old Madam. After all, Nan Yuan said that the Emperor personally selected a house for you. If you don't live there, I'm afraid that outsiders will think that our Gu family is ignorant of etiquette, which will have a bad impact."

Princess Lin smiled calmly after hearing this. She put down the teacup in her hand, her eyes showing determination: "Mother, you don't have to worry about this matter. I have already thought of the words to say to the outside world. I will say that Prince Lin and I are filial and can't bear the old lady's longing, so we decided to stay in the Gu family temporarily to accompany the old lady. This way, not only will it not affect the reputation of the Gu family, but it will also show that we are polite and filial. Even the emperor will be satisfied when he hears it."

The Second Madam was slightly startled, then nodded, her tone more confident: "It is indeed a good idea. This is both reasonable and can make the old lady happy. But... the old lady has always attached great importance to rules. Will she agree?"

Princess Lin smiled gently, her eyes flashed with sharpness, but her tone was very gentle: "Mother, you don't have to worry about the old lady. I can definitely handle this kind of trivial matter. As long as the old lady nods, no one in the entire Gu family dares to say anything more."

The Second Madam felt relieved when she heard her confident tone, and a relieved smile appeared on her face: "Fortunately, you are here, otherwise mother really doesn't know how to deal with these things. Since you are sure, then mother will listen to you on this matter."

When Lin Ruoxuan heard that Gu Nanyuan had gone out for something, she embroidered the knee pads in the house.

At this time, Luqiao hurried in and reported in a low voice: "Madam, Yu is here."

Lin Ruoxuan frowned slightly, paused her needlework, and said in a cold tone: "No, let her go back."

She had just put down her embroidery needle and was about to put away her knee pads when she heard footsteps outside.

Looking up, I saw Yu and several maids walking in by themselves. They looked so skillful, as if this yard belonged to them.

"Madam, I am sorry for the intrusion." Yu forced out a smile that she thought was sincere, and asked the maid behind her to carefully place several boxes of gold and silver jewelry on the table. "I came here today to apologize to you."

Lin Ruoxuan paused, gently put the unfinished kneepad into the embroidery basket, turned to look at Yu, and said calmly: "What is Sixth Brother's wife doing? Why are you apologizing for no reason?"

The smile on Yu's face became more sincere, and she acted as if she knew her mistakes and could correct them: "I was too rash in my words and actions before, and offended you, Madam. After I went back, the more I thought about it, the more I felt that I was wrong. These little things are just a little token of my appreciation, and I hope you will accept them."

Luqiao and Hongya stood aside, their eyes swept over the jewelry box on the table. They couldn't help but look at each other, and then laughed softly.

"Haha..." Hong Ya pursed her lips and pretended to cough a few times, but she couldn't hide her smile. "These... are really unique apologies."