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

What the daughters said was indeed reasonable, especially the engagement between Lin Ruoxue and Qi Zeshen, which did involve many people and could not be easily left out.

Lin Ruoxuan gently held her mother's hand, with a firm look in her eyes: "Mother, don't worry, Seventh Sister and I will go with Big Sister."

Sun Rong knew that Lin Ruoxuan was independent and responsible, and would not easily let anyone hurt the Lin family and Lin Ruoxue.

Moreover, if someone really wants to cause trouble for Lin Ruoxuan and Gu Nanyuan's marriage, they have to think carefully.

After a moment's silence, Sun Rong finally nodded, her tone revealing compromise and worry, "Okay, Xue'er can go, but you must accompany her. Xuan'er, I know you are capable and can make people obedient, you have to be more careful, the situation in the Qi family is complicated, especially the people in the first house, none of them are easy to deal with."

Lin Ruoxuan smiled slightly: "Mother, don't worry, we will protect big sister."

The three sisters Lin Ruoxuan, Lin Ruoxue and Lin Ruoqiao were sitting in the carriage, each with a different expression.

Nanny Yu's gratitude to the three people was beyond words.

"Eldest Miss, Sixth Miss, Seventh Miss, thank you so much. The Qi family is in chaos now. If it weren't for your help, I really don't know how I would have managed to hold on." Nanny Yu's voice trembled, tears flashing in her eyes.

Lin Ruoxue looked at Nanny Yu, smiled gently, and said softly: "Nanny, you don't have to be so polite. After all, the Qi family and our Lin family have an engagement, and this is my responsibility."

Lin Ruoxuan remained calm, frowned slightly, and a hint of vigilance flashed in her eyes.

She knew that the situation would be complicated this time when she went to the Qi family.

She whispered, "Mammy, the situation in the Qi family is very chaotic. The three of us will definitely do our best to assist, but you must also pay attention to yourself and don't let Madam Qi have any accidents."

Nanny Yu nodded quickly: "Don't worry, Eighth Miss, I will definitely protect the Madam."

Lin Ruoqiao gently held Lin Ruoxue's hand and said with a smile: "Big sister, don't worry too much when we get to the Qi family. No matter what, my sister and I will be by your side."

Lin Ruoxue smiled slightly, and the worries in her heart were slightly relieved.

The carriage stopped at the door of the Qi family's main house. As soon as the three sisters of the Lin family got off the carriage, they immediately noticed an unusual atmosphere.

The Qi family's residence has been surrounded by people from the Yongliang Marquis' Mansion, and the atmosphere is tense.

Many servants and guards stood at the gate with serious expressions, not knowing what they were waiting for.

Lin Ruoxuan's eyes narrowed, and she whispered to Lin Ruoqiao, "Seventh sister, I'm afraid we are going to have a tough battle. You and Big Sister must stay calm. The people in Yongliang Marquis' Mansion cannot be easily trusted."

The three sisters walked into the house. Along the way, they saw many servants and maids of the Qi family, but they all remained silent.

Several people walked quickly to Mrs. Qi's yard. They heard bursts of crying and scolding coming from afar. The voices were sharp and sad, as if conveying endless pain.

Lin Ruoxuan frowned and became more alert.

"This is the Madam's voice!" Nanny Yu's face suddenly changed, and her voice was filled with anxiety and panic.

Without saying anything more, she immediately quickened her pace and ran towards Mrs. Qi's yard.

Lin Ruoxuan, Lin Ruoxue and Lin Ruoqiao also followed immediately.

As soon as they stepped into the yard, they saw a shocking scene.

In the middle of the yard, Madam Qi, her children, and General Qi's two concubines were all kneeling on the ground.

At the same time, an old maid was being pressed against a stool, her back covered with whip marks.

The nanny who was beating the man had a blank expression on her face, and the bamboo whip in her hand was still dripping with blood.

The people around had complicated expressions, and the air was filled with a depressing atmosphere.

Sitting in the main seat in the center of the courtyard was the old lady of the Qi family. She had a stern expression and a look of intimidating majesty in her eyes.

Sitting next to her were the other sons, daughters-in-law and daughters of the Qi family, as well as Qi Sijun's brothers and sisters. They all had a cold expression, as if it had nothing to do with them.

When Lin Ruoxuan and her two sisters saw this scene, their hearts sank.

They looked at each other and became more alert.

At this time, the nanny who beat the man came forward, bowed to the old lady of the Qi family and reported: "Old lady, the man has fainted, do you think you should continue to beat him?"

The old lady did not answer immediately, but turned her head and looked coldly at Madam Qi who was kneeling on the ground, her eyes were like needles, and her voice was full of pressure: "Old lady's wife, I have given you enough time. If you don't make it clear today, don't blame me for being merciless."

Mrs. Qi was already in tears, her face was as pale as paper, and her body was trembling slightly.

She bit her lips tightly, her eyes full of despair and pain.

She knew that the old lady was forcing her to wrongly accuse Qi Sijun.

But she couldn't, she absolutely couldn't!

"Madam..." Madam Qi's voice trembled, almost choking with sobs, "My husband definitely didn't kill Old Eighth... He was wronged..."

The old lady smiled coldly, her eyes full of cold sarcasm: "Unjust? Do you think I'm old and confused? How did the eighth brother die? If the eldest brother had nothing to do with it, why did the body appear in your eldest house? Now that there is evidence, if you don't explain it clearly, everyone in the first house of the Qi family will be held accountable!"

Hearing the old lady's threats, the children around Madam Qi were already trembling with fear, and several concubines even begged with tears in their eyes: "Old lady, please spare our lives! We know nothing and we are all being wronged!"

The old lady was unmoved. She glanced at Madam Qi with a cold gaze and said in a low and coercive voice, "If you don't tell me the truth, don't blame me for being merciless. It was your eldest branch that caused the Qi family to be in such a state. What happened today is of great importance. You should all bear the responsibility!"

"Madam, the master and the mistress would never kill the Eighth Master! The people in the first house are always kind-hearted, how could they do such a cruel thing!" Nanny Yu tried desperately to defend herself, her voice filled with anxiety.

Although she is old, she still tries her best to clarify things for her master.

However, the old lady had a cold expression and was not moved at all.

She raised her hand slightly and said in a cold tone: "Take him away and give him a beating."

Several old women immediately stepped forward, forced Nanny Yu to the ground, and began to punish her.

The sound of whipping echoed in the yard, mixed with Nanny Yu's groans and pain.

Mrs. Qi was heartbroken watching this scene. She struggled hard, trying to stop it, her voice hoarse and desperate: "No! Don't hit her! Mammy did nothing wrong!"

Madam Qi threw herself at Nanny Yu, but was pushed to the ground by several old women and rolled twice on the ground.

Her body trembled and she tried to stand up, but she was unable to do so because she had exhausted all her strength.

The people in the yard were indifferent, and some even laughed sarcastically.