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

The main hall of the Gu family.

The Sixth Madam continued to instigate, "Mother, the Lin family's affairs are now making a big fuss. The rumors in the capital are so ugly! How can a daughter brought up in such a family be worthy of the eldest son of our Gu family? I think, for the sake of the family's reputation, it is better to divorce as soon as possible!"

Although the others in the main hall did not agree directly, their nodding was enough to make their position clear.

The old lady sat back on the main seat, knocked her cane heavily on the ground, and said in a cold voice: "You are right. The Lin family has such a big scandal. Do they want our Gu family to accompany them in the humiliation? Nan Yuan married the daughter of the Lin family. If we don't break off the relationship as soon as possible, how can we live like this!"

The Second Madam advised softly, "Mother, there may still be room for change. Ruoxuan has always been a gentle and virtuous child, maybe she is not involved in this matter..."

The old lady waved her hand impatiently: "Whether she is involved or not, the Lin family's reputation is now ruined. The daughter-in-law of the Gu family must not be born into such a family!"

Seeing the old lady's firm attitude, the Sixth Madam was secretly delighted and said, "Mother is absolutely right! Nanyuan is the eldest son of the Gu family. He will support the entire family in the future. How can we let the entire Gu family be disgraced because of a mere woman?"

At this moment, hurried footsteps came from outside.

Everyone looked up and saw Gu Nanyuan, wearing a dark-colored robe, walking into the main hall with steady steps, his brows slightly furrowed and his eyes cold.

Although his expression was intimidating without being angry, it also revealed a heart-pounding chill.

"Who wants us to divorce?" Gu Nanyuan said calmly, but his eyes swept across the room, "Come out and tell us."

There was a sudden silence in the main hall. Everyone who had been talking a moment ago now lowered their heads, and no one dared to speak.

The old lady squeezed the cane in her hand and said in a deep voice: "Nanyuan, this is not a joke. The Lin family has such a scandal. If we don't sever our ties as soon as possible, I'm afraid it will affect the reputation of your eldest house and even the entire Gu family!"

Gu Nanyuan looked at the old lady steadily: "Grandma, Ruoxuan is my wife, and I know her character and ability best. What happened to the Lin family has nothing to do with her. If we divorce because of rumors from the outside world, that would be my cowardice and the incompetence of the Gu family!"

The old lady's face darkened: "Nanyuan, this is not just for your relationship, but for the reputation of the Gu family!"

Gu Nanyuan's expression remained unchanged, but his tone was a little colder: "If the Gu family can't tolerate Ruoxuan because of these rumors, then the eldest branch can apply to open an ancestral hall and remove our name from the Gu family's genealogy. If someone thinks that we have brought trouble to the family, we can also split up and completely leave the Gu family and never interfere with each other again."

As soon as these words were spoken, the main hall fell silent.

The Sixth Madam wanted to open her mouth to refute, but was given a cold look by Gu Nanyuan, and she was immediately silenced.

The old lady slammed her cane on the ground. "It's already this late, and the Lin family has such a big scandal, but Ruoxuan didn't come back in person, but asked you to come forward. Could it be that she thought that by hiding in the Lin family and not showing up, she could rely on Nanyuan to control us elders?"

Gu Nanyuan's face was cold, and his tone was unquestionable: "Grandma, Ruoxuan didn't come because I didn't want her to come. Gu family affairs should be handled by me. She is my wife, and there is no need for her to humble herself and explain anything here."

After hearing this, the old lady widened her eyes in anger: "Nan Yuan, are you contradicting me?"

Gu Nanyuan bowed his hands, his expression stern but full of sarcasm: "Grandmother, I know what some people in the Gu family are planning. This matter is just an excuse. Some of you don't like Ruoxuan and have long wanted to find a chance to drive her out of the Gu family. Now the Lin family's matter is just an excuse."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall changed their expressions, but no one dared to refute.

Gu Nanyuan looked around with a stern look: "In that case, I will make it clear. Everything in this world can be discussed, except my marriage, which cannot be interfered with by anyone! In this life, Ruoxuan and I are a couple. No matter what her background is, no matter what the rumors are, she is my, Gu Nanyuan's, wife."

He paused, looked directly at the old lady, and said in a colder voice, "If anyone is dissatisfied or wants to interfere, don't blame me for turning my back on you."

The old lady was so angry that her face turned blue. She knocked the ground with her cane, making a loud "dong dong" sound: "Nan Yuan, are you threatening me?"

Gu Nanyuan bowed deeply, his voice calm but every word was sonorous: "Grandson dare not threaten grandma, I just want to remind you that the Gu family is now supported by us young people. You are old and should enjoy your old age. Why worry about these trivial matters? We will take care of the children's affairs. Grandma should rest more."

"You!" The old lady was so angry that she was shaking. She hit him hard with her cane and couldn't speak for a long time.

Madam Six muttered quietly, "After all, she is an elder. Nan Yuan's words are too rude..."

Gu Nanyuan turned his head suddenly and glanced coldly: "If Sixth Aunt has any objections, you might as well make it clear in front of everyone, and don't add fuel to the fire and stir up trouble behind her back."

The Sixth Madam was shocked by his sharp eyes and quickly lowered her head: "I... I didn't say anything, I just felt..." She fell silent before she finished her words, not daring to continue.

Gu Nanyuan stood up, speaking in a calm tone that was full of authority: "I have said everything I want to say today. If anyone is still dissatisfied with Ruoxuan, you can come to me at any time. If anyone spreads rumors or causes trouble again, don't blame me for handling it impartially as the eldest son."

At the Qi family’s house, the old lady’s yard was in a mess.

There was the sound of porcelain breaking in the room, mixed with Mrs. Qi's angry curse: "What a big deal! I thought the eldest couple didn't plan to come! They don't even take an old woman like me seriously!"

Outside the door, Qi Ze held Lin Ruoxue's hand, feeling the cold sweat on her palm, and whispered to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, I'm here for you. Let her scold us if she wants, she can't really do anything to us."

Lin Ruoxue bit her lip, her eyes full of anxiety: "But... the old lady is like this, is she completely disappointed in me?"

"I'm disappointed, but if she wants to scold you, I won't let her succeed."

The two of them calmed down and walked into the room.

As soon as he stepped over the threshold, Madam Qi's sharp eyes swept over him.

She sneered and slammed the cane in her hand on the ground, making a harsh sound: "You still remember to come? I thought you were not going to show up, so you just let an old woman like me shut herself up and accept my fate!"

When Lin Ruoxue heard this, her face turned pale instantly and she lowered her head nervously.

Qi Zeshen looked stern and said directly: "Since grandma doesn't like us so much, then you shouldn't have asked us to come. We rushed here because we were afraid you would be angry. But when we got here, you scolded and threw things. Grandma, what on earth do you want to do?"

Madam Qi was stunned, and she banged her cane hard, her tone even more angry: "How dare you! I'm still your grandmother, how dare you talk to me like this?"