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

Two hours later, Lin Ruoxuan was finally allowed to return to her own yard.

When she struggled to get up, her legs were so numb and sore that she could hardly stand, and she lost consciousness completely.

Hongya and Luqiao carefully helped her up, one on each side. She staggered out, and the numbness and pain almost made her fall several times.

Walking back to her own yard, Lin Ruoxuan leaned tiredly on the recliner, with a thin layer of sweat on her forehead.

She looked down at her knees and calves, which were slightly red and swollen. Hongya and Luqiao quickly took out the ointment and massaged her legs carefully.

"Madam, you have suffered so much injustice, don't you feel bad?" Hong Ya's eyes were filled with tears, and she couldn't help sobbing softly, "When you were in the Lin family before, when have you ever been humiliated like this? Even if the Seventh Miss had something to do at that time, you only needed to say a word, and no one would dare to treat you like this."

While Lu Qiao was applying medicine for her, she sobbed softly, "Girl, you are the eldest daughter of the Lin family, but the elders of the Gu family are so rude. It's really heartbreaking! Why do you have to compromise like this..."

Lin Ruoxuan looked at the distressed expressions on their faces and found it somewhat amusing. She gently patted Hongya's hand and comforted her with a smile, "Okay, don't cry. Today is just a test for entry. The Gu family has strict rules and I have to learn to adapt. Besides, I also understand that today's arrangement is just a deliberate test by them."

Hong Ya wiped her tears, her eyes still full of heartache, and complained in a low voice: "Girl, you were so free and easy when you were at home, why did you have to be bullied like this. Now that you're married, even the people around you don't know how good you are."

When Lin Ruoxuan heard this, her eyes softened and she shook her head gently, saying, "What new bride doesn't suffer? What happened today was just the elders of the Gu family wanting to establish their authority. I don't need to get angry over such a small matter. If I were to conflict with them over this, it would make my mother, eldest sister, and seventh sister worry about me."

As Luqiao applied the medicine, her eyes turned red and she sobbed softly, "Madam, you have suffered so much injustice today, why didn't you let your husband know?"

Lin Ruoxuan slowly opened her eyes and glanced at Luqiao indifferently.

She shook her head gently, her expression still calm, her tone gentle but firm: "No need to tell him."

Lu Qiao continued to persuade unwillingly: "Madam, when were you treated like this at home? Now you have only been married for a few days, and you are being treated so badly. If the son-in-law knew, he would definitely not sit idly by, and he might even communicate with the lady, at least to stop you from suffering this kind of injustice."

After hearing this, Lin Ruoxuan smiled slightly, but there was a hint of bitterness in her expression.

She gently supported Hongya's hand, and sat up with difficulty. Her voice was low but with a hint of calmness: "Luqiao, your idea is still too naive."

"Too naive?" Luqiao was stunned, looked up at her, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.

Lin Ruoxuan looked at her with a hint of pity in her eyes, and sighed softly: "Do you know that the rules of the Gu family are more important than anything else in the eyes of my mother-in-law? She is just using the name of the family rules to 'reprimand' me today. If Nanyuan really comes to stand up for me, not only will it not end this dispute, but my mother-in-law will think that I am the one who instigated him, and she may even intensify her attacks on me."

She paused, her eyes became deep, and she added in a low voice: "After all, my mother-in-law is the master of everything in this mansion, and I am a newcomer. If Nanyuan conflicts with my mother-in-law because of me, my mother-in-law will only hate me more and think that I am a disaster. Besides, no matter how good Nanyuan is to me, she is still his biological mother. How can I shake the family relationship between them?"

Hongya and Luqiao looked at each other, their faces full of reluctance. Luqiao still said unconvincedly: "But, Madam, you are the eldest daughter of the Lin family. You were loved by your parents and brothers before marriage. Now that you are married to the Gu family, someone should protect you. Why do you have to endure all this alone? As long as the son-in-law knew your suffering, he..."

Lin Ruoxuan reached out and gently squeezed Luqiao's hand, her eyes gentle but firm: "Luqiao, it's better to rely on yourself than on anyone else."

She paused, her tone low but firm, "It's better for me to handle this matter in the inner house of the Gu family myself. If Nan Yuan knows about it, it will only make him more helpless and embarrassed. Besides, if such a small matter is heard by outsiders, it will only make me, Lin Ruoxuan, seem inconsiderate to the elders and only know how to cause trouble and provoke."

Hong Ya couldn't help but burst into tears after hearing this. She choked up and said, "Miss, don't you feel wronged? How can the Gu family treat you with any respect now? What you have done for the Gu family and what you have endured for your son-in-law, how can these difficult elders understand it?"

Lin Ruoxuan smiled bitterly, looked up at the dim sky outside the window, and said softly: "How they treat me is their choice; how I respond is my choice. As long as I have a clear conscience, I don't need to care about what others think."

At this time, there was a sound of light footsteps outside the door.

Hongya looked up at Lin Ruoxuan, and only opened the door after seeing her nod slightly.

Standing outside the door was Nanny Mei from the second house.

"Madam Mei?" Hong Ya said with a hint of surprise, "It's so late, what are you doing..."

Aunt Mei smiled and nodded. Holding a blue and white porcelain box in her hand, she bowed respectfully to Lin Ruoxuan and said softly, "Madam, the Second Madam learned that you suffered a lot today and has been thinking about you. She specially asked me to bring you the best plaster for bruises. She said it has a miraculous effect on reducing swelling and relieving pain. She asked Madam to recover as soon as possible and not suffer this meaningless pain."

Hearing this, Lin Ruoxuan was slightly startled, and a hint of surprise flashed across her brows.

She nodded to Aunt Mei, smiled gently, and said in a calm voice, "Thank you Aunt Mei, I am flattered by the Second Madam's concern."

Aunt Mei quickly shook her head and said with a smile, "What are you saying, Madam? The Second Madam loves you and has long been thinking about how much you will have to endure once you enter the family. The Second Madam is always kind and considerate. Don't worry, just tell this old servant if you have anything to do."

Lin Ruoxuan listened with a calm smile on her face, but a hint of inquiry flashed in her eyes.

She nodded slowly and said, "Thank Second Aunt for her kindness for me. Hongya, go get some snacks for Aunt Mei and bring some golden pumpkin seeds as a token of my appreciation."

Hongya nodded, then went to the cabinet next to her and took out a handful of golden melon seeds, put them in a brocade bag, and handed them respectfully to Aunt Mei with both hands.

Madam Mei took the brocade bag, looked down at the weight, and a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes. She quickly declined, "Madam, such a heavy gift is unacceptable to me!"

Lin Ruoxuan smiled slightly, her tone gentle but firm: "Madame Mei has made a trip for Second Aunt, and I remember this kindness in my heart. These little things are nothing, you can accept them."

Seeing her firm attitude, Madam Mei stopped refusing and thanked her again and again with a smile. Then she bowed and said, "Then I would like to thank you very much, Madam."