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

When Zhu Kang heard this, his body trembled violently, and his face became even paler: "No...you can't do this...I am the legitimate son of the Zhu family! The Wang family and the Gu family can't do this..."

"Shut up!" The Duke of Zhenguo shouted, causing Zhu Kang to shrink his neck, lower his head and dare not say anything.

The Duke of Zhenguo's gaze fell back on Wang Shuo, and his tone was slightly slower: "You are the legitimate son of the Wang family. You carry the reputation and future of the entire family on your shoulders. Calm down."

Wang Shuo held the hilt tightly with both hands. After a moment, he sighed and plunged the sword in his hand heavily into the ground. There was still reluctance in his voice: "Okay, I'll listen to you. But Zhu Kang must pay the price, otherwise I will let Yan Qing down!"

The Duke of Zhenguo nodded: "There will definitely be justice."

Three days later, the Zhu family's gate was covered with white paper, funeral music was played low, and there were bursts of crying.

The coffins of Wang Yanqing and her child were slowly moved into the Zhu family's ancestral tomb.

The Wang family members were dressed in black and plain robes. Mrs. Wang cried so hard that she almost fainted, while Wang Shuo pursed his lips tightly with a look of deep sadness on his face.

Madam Wang raised her sleeve to wipe her tears and looked at Lord Wang: "Yanqing is such a good child, she was killed by the Zhu family, I don't want her to be buried here! I want to take her back to the Wang family!"

Lord Wang frowned and whispered: "Although Yanqing is our daughter, she is already a member of the Zhu family after marriage. It is against the rules to return to the Wang family..."

Madam Wang shook her head and choked up, saying, "I don't care about the rules! Qing'er never had a good day after she got married, and ended up like this. Why should she be buried in the Zhu family? Do you want her to guard the Zhu family's grave even after she dies?"

At this time, several daughters-in-law of the Wang family stepped forward. One of them bowed and said hesitantly, "Mother, we understand your feelings, but Yanqing is already a married daughter... If she is allowed to be buried in the Wang family's ancestral tomb, I'm afraid the rules will be..."

Another daughter-in-law also echoed in a low voice: "Mother, please don't blame us for being nosy. The ancestral tomb is a place of honor for the male members of the Wang family. If Yanqing is buried in the ancestral tomb, I'm afraid..."

Before she finished her words, Madam Wang turned around abruptly and glared at her: "You are a bunch of heartless people! Yanqing is the flesh and blood of the Wang family. You all watched her being bullied. Do you want her to not even have a place to rest in peace?"

Several daughters-in-law were frightened by her anger and took a step back, but still kept their heads down and remained silent.

Finally, Lord Wang made the final decision: "Yanqing will be buried in the Zhu family."

Lin Ruoxuan leaned against the head of the bed, holding a book in her hands, but her eyes never fell on the words.

She looked a little dazed, still immersed in her memories, and her face was as pale as a piece of white paper.

Hongya came in with a cup of hot tea. Seeing her like this, she said distressedly, "Madam, have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up. You have been in poor spirits these days, so you must take good care of yourself."

Lin Ruoxuan came back to her senses, took the teacup, and gently stroked the rim of the cup with her fingertips, but did not drink it.

She asked in a low voice: "How did the second sister's funeral go?"

Hongya heard this with a trace of sadness on her face, and replied softly: "The second young lady has been buried. But... in the Zhu family's ancestral tomb."

When Lin Ruoxuan heard this, her hands trembled slightly, and the hot tea in the teacup swayed and almost spilled.

She looked up at Hongya with a complicated look in her eyes: "Entered the Zhu family's ancestral tomb..."

The voice was as low as a sigh, revealing deep irony and sadness.

"The Wang family finally gave up on her." Lin Ruoxuan sneered, her tone full of mockery, "Human life and family affection, in the end, are no match for illusory reputation. How ridiculous."

Hongya couldn't help but persuaded: "Madam, don't be sad, this is not your fault. You have done your best for the second lady's matter."

Lin Ruoxuan lowered her eyelids, was silent for a moment, and whispered: "I know I tried my best, but what's the point of trying? She still didn't survive."

She looked out the window, her eyes revealing weariness: "Hongya, Luqiao, from today on, you should make the contraceptive soup as usual, but you must avoid certain people and don't let them see you."

Hong Ya was stunned and blurted out: "Madam, you...you still have to decide..."

Lin Ruoxuan's tone was calm, but unquestionable: "I can't have a child, at least not now. My second sister's experience made me understand that having a child is not just a happy event. It is a responsibility and also a danger. Not every woman can be so lucky."

Hong Ya put down the cup in her hand and knelt on the ground in a hurry: "Madam, don't let your imagination run wild! The prince is not the kind of person that Zhu Kang is. He loves you wholeheartedly and will definitely not let you suffer like this! If you have a child, the birth will be safe!"

Lu Qiao also knelt down and urged anxiously: "Yes, Madam, the prince loves you so much. If you are pregnant, he will definitely protect you well. You don't have to be afraid!"

Lin Ruoxuan's eyes swept across their faces, her expression still calm: "I know Nanyuan treats me very well, but Keai can't guarantee that everything will go smoothly. I am afraid, and I can't deny the fear in my heart."

She lowered her eyes, her fingers tightly grasping the thin blanket on her body: "I dare not give birth, and I don't want to give birth. I would rather live with this fear than follow in my second sister's footsteps one day."

Hongya and Luqiao felt sad, but they could not refute it, so they could only respond in a low voice: "Yes, we will listen to the lady."

Lin Ruoxuan nodded, her eyes fell back to the window, her voice calm as usual: "Don't let Nanyuan know about this. If he asks, just say that I drink medicated food every day."

"Yes." The two looked at each other, gritted their teeth and agreed, but their hearts were full of anxiety and worry.

At the same time, a "horrifying" incident has recently been circulating in the streets of the capital.

"Have you heard? The lady of the Zhenguo Mansion is a ruthless character! She actually threatened the Zhu family with a knife, shocking everyone in the Zhu family! Think about it, a girl who can do such a thing, how can she be considered virtuous?"

In the teahouse, several well-dressed ladies gathered together and whispered, their words full of speculation and sarcasm.

"More than that. I heard that the Zhu family's eldest lady had a smooth delivery, but she was frightened and gave birth prematurely. The Zhu family didn't even have time to prepare a midwife or a doctor, so both the adult and the child died." Another lady fanned herself with a look of deep emotion, "How pitiful! How could a wife of a prince do such a shameful thing!"

These words soon reached Gu Nanyuan's ears.

He was reviewing memorials in his study. After hearing Qingji's report, his face suddenly turned cold and he put down his pen stiffly.

"Who spread it?" Gu Nanyuan's voice was low and his tone was frighteningly cold.

Qingji replied cautiously: "Sir, the streets of the capital have been discussing this matter these days, and the specific source has not yet been found. But I heard that someone from the Zhu family mentioned it..."