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

The next morning, the sun shone on Lin Ruoxuan's bed. She slowly got up and carefully put on her makeup in front of the mirror.

When everything was ready, she was about to go out to find Lin Ruoqiao, but she found that Lin Ruoqiao was already running towards her.

Last night, Lin Ruoxuan tossed and turned in bed, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She knew that her elder sister's resentment towards her would not be dispelled overnight, and it would take time and patience to slowly resolve it.

Therefore, she decided to go to the Ou family today with Lin Ruoqiao and her elder sister, hoping to take this opportunity to resolve the matter completely.

"Seventh sister, what's wrong?"

Seeing Lin Ruoqiao running over in a hurry early in the morning, Lin Ruoxuan hurriedly pulled out a delicate handkerchief from her sleeve and gently wiped away the fine beads of sweat on Lin Ruoqiao's forehead.

Lin Ruoxuan's movements were gentle and delicate, as if she was taking care of a child younger than herself.

"Eighth sister, hurry up, someone is coming from Yongliang Marquis's residence."

There was a hint of nervousness and excitement in Lin Ruoqiao's tone.

When Lin Ruoxuan heard the news, her brows furrowed.

She felt an uneasy feeling in her heart, as if she had a premonition that something was about to happen.

"Is it Lord Qi and his wife?" Lin Ruoxuan asked.

"Yes, I heard they are here to propose marriage."

Lin Ruoqiao nodded and replied.

Lin Ruoxuan felt even more uneasy.

"Yes, my father and mother are talking to Lord Qi and his wife." Lin Ruoqiao continued, "I heard that my eldest sister was also called over."

When Lin Ruoxuan heard the news, she felt even more uneasy.

Thinking of this, Lin Ruoxuan couldn't wait any longer.

She took Lin Ruoqiao's hand and hurried towards the main hall.

The two men were small in stature and quietly hid behind the screen, secretly watching the scene in the main hall.

When Mr. and Mrs. Lin met Mr. and Mrs. Qi, they couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

The Qi family is a powerful family of the time, with a distinguished family background and extraordinary official positions.

Although they were the host and sat at the top, when facing Qi's parents, Lin's father and mother's tone was still respectful and almost humble.

They spoke to Qi's father and mother carefully, fearing any offense.

Qi's parents came straight to the point without any beating around the bush.

They ordered people to bring in eighteen boxes of gold, silver and jewelry, which sparkled and dazzled the eyes.

"I wonder which girl the young marquis has his eyes on?" Father Lin asked cautiously.

Father Qi smiled slightly and turned his gaze to Lin Ruoxue.

He said gently, "It is Lin Ruoxue, the eldest sister of the Lin family. We Zeshen have always had a special liking for her. We also think she is a virtuous and good girl. We hope that the Lin family can make this beautiful thing happen."

Mother Qi even held Lin Ruoxue's hand very affectionately, and said with admiration: "I have heard that Sister Xue from the Lin family is an extremely smart person."

"Look at her appearance, she is so iconic, just like she walked out of a painting, she is exactly like a fairy from heaven. And look at her personality, she is gentle, virtuous, well-educated and well-mannered. She is really a rare good girl." Qi's mother held her hand and praised her back and forth.

Lin Ruoxue couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed by being praised by her, but she didn't want to offend her, so she could only smile awkwardly and didn't say anything more.

She secretly glanced at Qi Zeshen beside her and frowned slightly.

Qi Zeshen was so sharp-eyed that he immediately stepped forward and bowed: "Lord Lin, Madam Lin, Zeshen sincerely wants to spend his whole life with the young lady."

Lin Shiyuan waved his hands repeatedly, indicating that he was not worthy of the title. Although he was not a big shot, he was not a fool either.

Plus, Lotus Sun had also seen the world, and when the two of them looked at each other, they knew there was probably something going on.

"Marquis, Madam, Shi Yuan is terrified. The young Marquis is the legitimate son of the Marquisate, so he must be paired with a better woman. I'm afraid our Sister Xue is not worthy of him."

Lin Shiyuan naturally knew that if this marriage was successful, the Lin family's reputation would definitely be raised. But he also knew his own limitations. He knew the status of the Marquis' Mansion and the Lin family, so he didn't dare to get married.

"Lin Qing, our children are grown up now, and as parents we will definitely listen to their opinions. Why not ask Sister Xue what she thinks?"

When Qi's father spoke, everyone looked at Lin Ruoxue. Even Lin Ruoxuan and Lin Ruoqiao behind the screen focused their attention on Lin Ruoxue, waiting for her answer.

"Thank you for your love, young marquis. I am willing."

Lin Ruoxue's words shocked everyone.

Only Qi's parents and Qi Ze smiled happily.

Lin Shiyuan looked at Lin Ruoxue, then at Sun Rong beside him. Due to the presence of the Qi family, the two of them couldn't say much, so they could only speak vaguely.

Only after the Qi family left did Lin Shiyuan return to the main hall and scolded, "Kneel down! Do you know what the Qi family's status is? You are so reckless. If you agree to the marriage, who can protect you if something really happens!"

Lin Ruoxue knelt on the ground and didn't say anything.

After Lin Shiyuan scolded her, he left in anger. He just wanted to be quiet for a while. None of these daughters were worry-free.

Seeing Lin Shiyuan walking away, Sun Rong helped Lin Ruoxue up with a distressed look on her face, and said, "Xue Jie'er, it's not that we, as your parents, don't want to give you a good future. It's just that we don't want to be the Qi family. The threshold to the Qi family's Yongliang Marquisate is really too high."

"Even if Young Marquis Qi really loves you, given your current status and your current health, I'm afraid this betrothal gift will be a disaster for our Lin family!"

Lin Ruoqiao had a hot temper and when she heard this, she always felt that Sun Rong was belittling the Lin family. In her heart, the elder sister was a good person. Although she had met the wrong person before, the elder sister had always been very good to her.

Just as she was about to rush out to speak, she was pulled back by Lin Ruoxuan. She happened to see Lin Shiyuan looking at her as he was leaving.

Lin Ruoxuan bowed slightly and pulled Lin Ruoqiao out of the main hall, but the noise affected Lin Ruoxue.

When Lin Ruoxue saw Lin Ruoxuan's look, she thought she was here to laugh at her, and she felt even more dissatisfied.

She said to Sun Rong, "Mother, you always say that our Lin family is not good and that we can't marry into a wealthy family. But look at Lin Ruoxuan. She and I are from the same mother. She didn't learn the three obediences and four virtues, but she was able to marry the young master Gu Nanyuan. Why can't I marry the young marquis Qi when I am proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy and painting?"

After these words were spoken, Lin Ruoxuan stood there in a daze. She knew that her elder sister was angry, but she didn't expect that she would look at her in this way.

"Besides, it's the Qi family who's asking for my hand in marriage, not me rushing to marry the young Marquis Qi! Now that the betrothal gifts have been received, mother, you have to agree to this marriage even if you don't want to!"

After hearing this, Lin Shiyuan cursed angrily, then went back to his room and said he would no longer care about it.

After hearing this, Lotus Sun was so angry that she was speechless and sat upright in her chair, unable to breathe.