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

There was a moment of silence in the air. Lin Ruoxuan lowered her eyes, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the corner of her clothes.

After a moment, she responded softly, her voice low and steady: "Mother, the rumors outside... are all true. Nan Yuan is unhappy because of the contraceptive medicine. We are now..."

She paused halfway through her words, raised her eyes and looked at the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, with helplessness in her eyes, "It's a cold war now, and I don't know how to solve it."

Upon hearing this, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo frowned slightly and said, "Don't be too anxious about this matter. Although Nanyuan has a cold face, his heart is warm. He is definitely not angry because he doesn't love you, but he feels that you have concealed it from him and made him feel isolated by you."

Lin Ruoxuan nodded gently and sighed, her expression showing a hint of fatigue: "I understand, but I really don't know how to break the deadlock."

The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo lowered her head in thought for a moment, then raised her eyes and smiled slightly: "Since it's hard to say, use another way. Don't look at Nanyuan's cold appearance, he can't accommodate others in his heart. If you really don't know how to start, you might as well use some beauty tricks."

"Beauty trap?" Lin Ruoxuan was stunned, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes.

The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo nodded, with a look of certainty in her eyes: "Men all like gentle and considerate women, not to mention that he is your husband. Nanyuan never hides his feelings for you, and his heart has no room for others. Yanqing's matter is also an exception. It was the cowardice and weakness of the Wang family that harmed her. Nanyuan is different from him."

At this point, her tone became serious and she comforted him, "Ruoxuan, not everyone's family is from the Wang family. I promise you that no matter what happens, you will never fall into that situation. You are the daughter-in-law I chose, I will protect you and will never let you suffer any grievances."

When Lin Ruoxuan heard these words, a warm feeling surged in her heart and her eyes softened a little.

She nodded slightly and said softly, "Thank you, mother. In fact, I believe in Nan Yuan...it's just that I haven't completely let it go in my heart. Those things in the past always make me worry involuntarily."

The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo sighed, with pity in her eyes: "I can understand your concerns. You have suffered a lot of grievances over the years, and it is normal to have shadows in your heart. But you must remember that although children are important, you are more important. As long as you are fine, the Gu family will be fine."

These words fell on Lin Ruoxuan's heart. She felt a slight soreness in her nose, but she tried hard not to let her emotions show.

The night was dark, the wind in the corridor was a little chilly, and Lin Ruoxuan sat quietly at the table with a cup of warm tea in her hand as the candlelight flickered.

The words of the Lady of Zhenguo were still ringing in her ears. She sighed softly, her eyes fell on the moonlit courtyard outside the window, and murmured to herself: "Perhaps, I should really try to have a good talk with him."

Just as she was thinking about it, she heard footsteps in the distance and she knew that Gu Nanyuan had returned.

Gu Nanyuan still had that indifferent look on his face. Without stopping, he walked directly to the Arhat bed, gently shook out the quilt in his hands, and lowered his head to start spreading the bedding.

Lin Ruoxuan stood up, bit her lip, and called softly: "Nanyuan..."

Gu Nanyuan paused for a moment, then lowered his head to continue sorting things out, his tone calm but cold: "It's late, we can talk about it tomorrow if you have anything to say."

Hearing his response, Lin Ruoxuan's heart tightened, and a flash of disappointment flashed in her eyes, but she still said softly: "Can we talk about it? About our affairs."

"There's nothing to talk about." Gu Nanyuan spread the quilt, stood up, turned his head and looked at her, "I already understand what you can't figure out. Instead of forcing it, it's better to leave it as it is."

These words were like a bucket of cold water, completely extinguishing her originally ignited hope.

Lin Ruoxuan's hands, pinching her sleeves, trembled slightly, and she whispered, "But I don't want things to go on like this between us..."

Gu Nanyuan glanced at her with a complicated expression in his eyes, and finally just sighed softly: "Rest early, don't make yourself too tired."

After saying this, he turned around and sat on the Arhat bed, closed his eyes, and ended the conversation.

Lin Ruoxuan looked at his cold back, her eyes slightly warmed, but she forced herself to suppress her emotions.

She turned slowly and sat back down beside the bed, her eyes falling on the candlelight, feeling at a loss in her heart.

The next day, Lin Ruoxue learned about their situation.

Qi Zeshen looked at the sad look on his wife's face and couldn't help asking, "What are you thinking about?"

Lin Ruoxue raised her eyes and said in a worried tone, "I have heard about the matter between the prince and Ruoxuan. It will not be good for anyone if they continue the cold war like this."

Qi Zeshen nodded and sighed softly: "They have a deep relationship as a couple, but there is a misunderstanding. What are your plans?"

Lin Ruoxue frowned slightly, her eyes firm: "I want to ask the prince out and talk to him. If this goes on, Ruoxuan will become more and more sad, and he will not feel good either."

Qi Zeshen smiled, put down the teacup in his hand, and said helplessly: "You always like to worry about other people's affairs, but this time I agree. Although Nanyuan is cold, he may still listen to you."

"In that case, then go and make an appointment with him." Lin Ruoxue said softly.

Qi Ze nodded deeply: "Leave it to me."

In the private rooms of the restaurant, the faint scent of tea permeates the air.

Lin Ruoxue was sitting on a cushion, holding an embroidered pillow in her arms. She had just finished her meal and glanced at Qi Zeshen sitting across from her. She asked in a low voice, "How long will it take for the prince to arrive?"

Qi Zeshen smiled and responded, "Soon. My people are waiting downstairs. They will notify you as soon as there is any news."

Before he finished speaking, a servant came from the door and reported quietly: "The prince has arrived."

Gu Nanyuan pushed the door open and walked in, his steps steady, his expression still cold, his eyes swept across the room, and he nodded slightly: "Ze Shen."

Qi Zeshen smiled and stood up to greet him, his tone warm: "Please sit down. I know you are busy, but today is a rare opportunity for me to have a small gathering with you."

Gu Nanyuan nodded, sat down opposite the two of them, glanced at the dishes on the table, and said indifferently: "Big sister has already eaten it?"

Lin Ruoxue smiled and nodded: "I'm always hungry when I'm pregnant, so I didn't wait for you. Speaking of which, I asked you to come here today because I have something to talk to you about."

Qi Zeshen considerately poured a cup of hot tea for Gu Nanyuan and handed it to him personally: "Today is a family matter."

Gu Nanyuan nodded slightly, turned his gaze to Lin Ruoxue, and said calmly: "What do you want to tell me, big sister?"

Lin Ruoxue put down the soft pillow in her hand and straightened her body: "My Lord, I heard that you and Ruoxuan have had some quarrels recently, and even slept in separate beds. This is not like your style."

Gu Nanyuan frowned slightly, and after a moment he responded in a low voice: "You all know?"

Lin Ruoxue nodded, her voice helpless: "My Lord, I am not here to judge who is right or wrong, but I want to hear what you care about."

Gu Nanyuan was silent for a moment, staring down at the teacup, his fingers gently stroking the rim of the cup. After a long while, he spoke: "It's not that I can't accept that she doesn't want a child. I can understand her fear. But she hid it from me, secretly drank the contraceptive soup, and even put me out of her defense..."