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

"Nanyuan..." Madam Wang raised her tear-stained face and choked up, "Your uncle is indeed confused, but he is your elder after all! Can't you think of a solution for the Wang family for the sake of our family?"

Gu Nanyuan's expression was stern, but his tone revealed a bit of helplessness: "Aunt, I have already said everything I can to help. The emperor ordered a thorough investigation of the Zhu family and transferred the Minister of Personnel to personally investigate. Do you think there are any loopholes that can be exploited? If my uncle still doesn't confess his guilt, it will only make things worse."

Madam Wang burst into tears and held Lord Wang's hand tightly: "Master, Nanyuan is right! You can't hesitate any longer, otherwise our Wang family will be finished!"

Lord Wang lowered his head in silence, the teacup in his hand almost broken by his grip.

He was unwilling to lose his position in the court, but he could not deny Gu Nanyuan's words.

His throat rolled and he asked in a hoarse voice: "Nanyuan, if I confess my guilt, is there really any chance of saving the Wang family?"

Gu Nanyuan's eyes were deep, and his tone was steady and calm: "If you take the initiative to confess, the emperor may give you a lighter sentence because of your sincere attitude. But if you insist on concealing it, when the evidence is conclusive, the Wang family may not even have the slightest room to maneuver."

Lord Wang's body swayed, and he almost lost his balance. He tightly grasped the back of the chair, and after a long while, he nodded with difficulty: "Okay... I will go and confess my guilt."

When Mrs. Wang heard this, tears welled up in her eyes and she threw herself into Lord Wang's arms: "Master, we can't lose our lives! We can lose our positions. As long as our family is still together, we can start all over again!"

The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo looked at the two people with regretful faces, snorted coldly, and scolded: "This step is difficult, but at least it is a turn back. The emperor is wise, if he really sees your attitude is sincere, maybe there is room for improvement. Remember, don't touch these things that shouldn't be touched in the future!"

Lord Wang nodded guiltily: "You are right. I was bewitched by the devil. I will never do that again."

The Duke of Zhenguo stood aside, his brows full of coldness. He said in a deep voice: "Since you have made the decision, don't delay any longer. Nanyuan and I will go to the palace together and try our best to plead for you. If the Wang family still wants to keep a glimmer of hope, this time you can only rely on yourself."

Lord Wang bowed his hands in gratitude and said, "Thank you, brother-in-law, and thank you, Nanyuan. I will never be able to repay the Wang family for the kindness they owe to the Gu family."

Gu Nanyuan glanced at him and said in a calm but unquestionable voice: "Uncle, we can express our gratitude after we leave the palace. What you need to do now is to explain everything to the emperor as quickly as possible."

Lord Wang took a deep breath and stood up as if he had made up his mind: "Okay, I'll clean it up right away."

At this time, Princess Lin said that she was bored, and called Lin Ruoxuan and the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo to talk, so the two of them went.

In Princess Lin's courtyard, the wives and daughters-in-law of several branches of the Gu family gathered together, and the second wife's sisters-in-law, Madam Qiao Da and Madam Qiao San, also came with their daughters-in-law. The atmosphere seemed harmonious.

Lin Ruoxuan walked into the hall with the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo. As soon as they bowed, Princess Lin stood up and greeted them with a smile: "You are here! I was chatting with a few ladies, and it just so happens that everyone is here, it's lively!"

The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo smiled gently and said, "You are too polite, Princess. It's so lively here that the two of us seem out of place."

Princess Lin smiled softly, her eyes fixed on Lin Ruoxuan: "How is it abrupt? Auntie is the mistress of our Gu family, and Ruoxuan is the pride of our Gu family."

She gently took Lin Ruoxuan's hand and said mysteriously, "Ruoxuan, I have heard a lot about you. Your loyalty is really admirable. You are willing to risk your life for Yanqing. Such courage is really impressive. Nanyuan has really found a treasure."

As soon as these words were spoken, all eyes in the hall turned to Lin Ruoxuan.

The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo said with a smile: "My daughter-in-law is really good. She is both courageous and loyal. She never backs down when faced with difficulties. Even I, as her mother-in-law, have to learn from her."

Lin Ruoxuan felt a little embarrassed by being stared at by everyone, and lowered her head slightly: "My mother and the princess praised me so much that I didn't know how to respond... In fact, I was just anxious at the time, and didn't think too much about it."

Princess Lin patted her hands gently, and said with appreciation: "This kind of impatience is not something that everyone can have. If it were someone else, I'm afraid they wouldn't even have the courage to take the first step."

As soon as the voice fell, Madam Qiao, who was sitting next to him, coughed lightly and slowly said, "Princess, your praise is certainly reasonable, but as a daughter-in-law, the most important thing is to abide by my duties. If you act too self-willed, it will easily break the rules and affect the family's reputation."

Mrs. Qiao San continued, "Yes, as a woman, the first thing is to manage the family and uphold morality. If a big family does not have family rules, how can it prosper? Although the intention of the wife of the prince is commendable, if she accidentally causes trouble, it will not be worth it."

Lin Ruoxuan paused when she heard this, but she still had a smile on her face. She looked at the two ladies quietly and was not in a hurry to respond.

Princess Lin frowned slightly and was about to speak, but Madam Qiao's daughter-in-law Cao Fanghui lowered her head, as if she was suffocating by the words, and said nothing.

On the other side, Mrs. Qiao San's daughter-in-law Yu Lin raised her head and chuckled. Her tone was gentle but the content was particularly harsh: "What the two mothers-in-law said is absolutely right. A woman is to obey her husband after marriage. Her status is destined to be humble. How dare she make decisions on her own? If every daughter-in-law is like this, wouldn't the rules of the family be meaningless?"

The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo looked slightly gloomy and said in an unhappy tone: "Madam Qiao, Madam Qiao, what do you mean by this? Ruoxuan has always been steady, and what she did today was just out of friendship. How come you say she is breaking the rules?"

Madam Qiao still kept smiling, but her tone was condescending: "Madam, please don't misunderstand me. We are just discussing the matter. After all, the Gu family is not just the Nanyuan family's affair. If others see it and say that the Gu family is not strict in discipline, wouldn't it affect those unmarried girls?"

Mrs. Qiao sighed softly, "That's right. If my daughter-in-law had such courage, I would probably be the first one to ask her to pack her bags and leave when she gets home."

Yu Lin nodded repeatedly in agreement: "Yes, if there are no family rules, how can there be a family? In this world, women should understand the three obediences and four virtues to be considered decent."

Lin Ruoxuan held the teacup and took a sip, completely ignoring what Madam Qiao Da and Madam Qiao San said.

But the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo could not listen any more. She put down her teacup, her eyes full of coldness, and stared straight at Madam Qiao: "Ruoxuan is a good child who values ​​friendship and loyalty. You insist on harping on the word 'rules'. Are these rules really suitable for everyone? Everyone knows that rules are not shackles that bind justice. If you ignore reason and only follow rules, then it is not called rules, it is called ignorance."