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

Song Zhennan did all this just to marry Lin Ruoqiao.

And to achieve his goal, he cannot rely on his own efforts alone.

And the most suitable ally is Lin Ruoxuan.

So, Song Zhennan immediately asked his men to tell Lin Ruoxuan about the recent situation of the Song family.

When Lin Ruoxuan heard her subordinates report the news from Song Zhennan, her heart moved slightly.

Of course, she was aware of Song Zhennan's situation and understood his intention of seeking help at this moment.

She thought quietly for a moment, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

If Song Zhennan can control the Song family, it may not be a bad thing for the Lin family.

What's more, she already knew Song Zhennan's feelings for Lin Ruoqiao.

She instructed the attendant beside her: "Go back and tell Song Zhennan that the most important thing for him now is to take advantage of this opportunity to gradually take over the affairs of the Song family. If he needs my help, contact me when the time is right."

The servant left in response, and Lin Ruoxuan watched him walk out of the study, her eyes as calm as water.

Afterwards, Lin Ruoxuan came to Sun's house and glanced at the winter supplies in the courtyard and the room, feeling very satisfied.

Uncle Wang, who was standing behind her, was the old man who managed the house for Sun Rong. Seeing that Lin Ruoxuan was satisfied, he stepped forward and asked respectfully, "Miss, everything has been arranged according to your instructions. Do you think there is anything else that needs to be adjusted?"

Lin Ruoxuan shook her head slowly, her tone calm but revealing a hint of unquestionable meaning: "Uncle Wang, you must take good care of these no matter what. There can't be any mistakes."

Uncle Wang nodded hurriedly and responded respectfully: "Miss, don't worry, I will take good care of it and will never let anything go wrong here."

Lin Ruoxuan nodded slightly, then left to find Gu Nanyuan.

In order to completely strike the Wu family, not only careful planning is needed, but also the support of Gu Nanyuan must be relied upon.

Thinking of this, she already had a plan in mind.

When she arrived at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, Lin Ruoxuan saw Gu Nanyuan who was handling affairs.

She walked forward and said with a smile, her voice carrying a hint of nonchalance: "The weather is getting colder, isn't it time to buy some winter clothes and charcoal? Winter is approaching, and cold-weather items are essential."

When Gu Nanyuan heard her proposal, his eyes moved slightly and he immediately caught the deep meaning of her words.

Lin Ruoxuan was hinting at him.

He was silent for a moment, then asked in a low voice: "How far do you intend to push the Wu family? I am a little worried. If we do something too big, will it cause a backlash?"

Lin Ruoxuan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, with a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.

She said slowly, "Until I can't play anymore. The Wu family bullied me so much, I will naturally not let them have it easy. This is just the beginning. The Wu family has brought this upon themselves, and they deserve it."

When Gu Nanyuan heard her words, a trace of worry flashed across his eyes.

He knew very well that once Lin Ruoxuan made up her mind, she would never give up easily.

But he still couldn't help but worry: "The Wu family's strength should not be underestimated. Are you sure you can deal with the troubles that come later?"

Lin Ruoxuan sneered: "Trouble? I'm never afraid of trouble."

She paused for a moment, then turned her gaze to Gu Nanyuan, her tone becoming more teasing, "Besides, if I marry you, won't I be able to deal with them even more recklessly? By then, no matter what I do, you will be there to back me up. How can the Wu family cause any trouble?"

After listening to Lin Ruoxuan's plan, Gu Nanyuan shook his head and sighed, saying with a hint of joking, "It seems that the Wu family is doomed this time."

Lin Ruoxuan looked calm and unwavering.

She glanced at Gu Nanyuan calmly, her tone revealing a bit of indifference: "I have always been like this, I will take revenge if I have any grudges. If you think I am too cruel, it is not too late now, you can just cancel the engagement."

She spoke calmly, as if she didn't care about Gu Nanyuan's opinion, and even had a hint of a test in her voice.

Lin Ruoxuan is not the kind of person who would change herself for anyone, not even him.

If Gu Nanyuan felt that her methods were too harsh and wanted to regret it, she would not force him.

However, instead of backing off, Gu Nanyuan smiled indulgently.

He leaned closer to her, his eyes full of tenderness, and whispered, "Cancel the engagement? It's too late. My heart and mind are full of you now. It's impossible to cancel the engagement."

Lin Ruoxuan raised her eyebrows and raised the corners of her mouth slightly: "Your whole heart and mind are all about me? You are so smooth-talking."

Gu Nanyuan smiled and retorted: "This is not glib talk, this is love. The only thing I think about is you."

Lin Ruoxuan felt a little warm in her heart. Although she still refused to admit defeat, her eyes became less fierce and more gentle.

She glanced at Gu Nanyuan and said softly, "You are getting more and more talkative."

Seeing her expression ease, Gu Nanyuan smiled even more: "This is not just talk, every word I say is sincere."

Lin Ruoxuan did not continue to refute, but just snorted softly, with a hint of smile in her eyes.

The two men's eyes met, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.

Seeing that she was no longer speaking coldly, Gu Nanyuan could not help but take another step forward and said in a pretended serious tone, "If this is called being slick, then you'll probably have to endure it because I'm not going to change."

Lin Ruoxuan smiled and shook her head, with a bit of helplessness and doting: "You."

After making a fuss for a while, Lin Ruoxuan gently pushed Gu Nanyuan away: "I still have things to deal with, so I'll leave first."

Gu Nanyuan looked reluctant, but he didn't force her to stay. He smiled and said, "Okay, get busy. Don't get too tired."

Lin Ruoxuan didn't look back, but just waved her hand and disappeared at the gate of Gu Mansion.

During the meal, Gu Nanyuan said thoughtfully, "Mom, winter is approaching, I think it's better to stock up early. If we wait until winter comes to buy, the price will definitely be much higher than it is now, and there may even be a shortage of supply."

"Especially charcoal. If the family doesn't have enough charcoal reserves and the stove can't be used, it will be troublesome, especially for grandparents. They can't be cut off."

When Lady Zhenguo heard this, she looked a little nervous, especially when she heard Gu Nanyuan mention his grandparents, she nodded and said, "Nanyuan is right. In the cold winter, if there is no charcoal, the elderly in the family will not be able to bear this hardship. It is always right to prepare early."

Zhenguo Gong, who was standing by, was slowly eating his food. Hearing the conversation between his son and his wife, he put down his chopsticks, pondered for a moment, and then agreed, "Nanyuan is right. We should stock up in advance."

"Last year's winter was unusually cold and lasted longer than usual. We almost ran out of charcoal at home. We had to look for people to restock it in a hurry. Not only was it expensive, but we were also worried that if we ran out of charcoal, it would be bad."