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

Lin Ruoxuan smiled slightly and said gently, "Nanyuan, are you done with your work? You must be exhausted coming back so late."

Gu Nanyuan took a few steps forward, staring at her swollen knees, his brows deeply furrowed, his eyes full of heartache and guilt.

He whispered, "Does it hurt a lot? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Lin Ruoxuan shook her head, her tone gentle but somewhat comforting: "It's just a small matter, it's a test for beginners, why should I let you worry about me? As for you, is your mother okay?"

Gu Nanyuan felt even more guilty when he heard her being so considerate. He gently held her hand and said, "You have been wronged. I have explained everything to mother today. She also realized that the third and sixth rooms have evil intentions, so she stopped making things difficult for you. If they dare to plot again in the future, I will definitely not let them succeed."

Lin Ruoxuan looked at him, slightly startled, then smiled and gently patted his hand, her tone gentle and soothing: "Husband and wife are one, some trials in the family are inevitable, we don't have to fight over everything, I can handle it well. But you, if mother has a grudge against you because of me, I will really feel uneasy."

Hearing her sympathy, Gu Nanyuan felt even more pity for her and gently held her in his arms: "You are kind-hearted, but I will never tolerate anyone bullying you. Don't worry, from now on, I will never let anyone who bullies you go."

Lin Ruoxuan leaned in his arms, feeling his warm embrace, a touch of emotion flashed in her eyes.

She nodded gently and whispered: "Nanyuan, as long as you are by my side, I have nothing to fear."

The next morning, just as the sky was turning pale, the Lin Mansion was already bustling with activity.

The Lin family, young and old, gathered in front of the gate early, looking forward to the return of Lin Ruoxuan and Gu Nanyuan.

Lin Ruoxue and Qi Zeshen had also arrived and were standing in front of the door with concerned expressions.

Not long after, a carriage slowly drove over from a distance, and Lin Ruoxuan and Gu Nanyuan got off the carriage.

Lin Ruoxuan was wearing a simple and elegant light red dress. She looked gentle and calm. There was a hint of fatigue between her eyebrows, but she still had a gentle smile on her face.

Gu Nanyuan followed closely behind, with a gentle look on his face. He stretched out his arm slightly and helped Lin Ruoxuan out of the car carefully.

"Ruoxuan!" Seeing this, Lin Ruoxue and Lin Ruoqiao couldn't help but step forward and hold their sister's hand, their eyes full of concern.

"Mother, Father." Lin Ruoxuan bowed to her parents. Lin Shiyuan and Sun Rong looked at their daughter, their eyes revealing unconcealable heartache and relief.

Sun Rong, in particular, looked at Ruoxuan with a mother's delicate concern, her eyes slightly reddened.

Lin Shiyuan raised his hand to signal the two to stand up, then gently patted Gu Nanyuan on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Nanyuan, come with me. We have a rare opportunity, so let's play a good game of chess and chat at the same time."

Gu Nanyuan nodded and smiled, knowing that his father-in-law had something to tell him, so he followed him to the study.

Seeing this, Qi Zeshen followed closely, and the three of them entered the study together.

The study was filled with fragrance. Lin Shiyuan set up the chessboard and signaled Gu Nanyuan to make his move.

Qi Zeshen sat aside, took a sip of tea, and said casually: "Nanyuan, the capital is really lively. It's only been a few days, and I've heard a lot about the Gu family."

Gu Nanyuan was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "It is inevitable that people will talk about the affairs of the Gu family, but as long as the couple is of one mind, there is nothing to be afraid of."

Hearing this, Lin Shiyuan's eyes revealed a trace of relief. He nodded slightly and said earnestly, "Ruoxuan has been loved at home since she was a child and has never suffered such grievances. Her mother and I are most afraid that she will suffer outside, especially when she first enters the Gu family. As a husband, you must be more considerate and share more of her burdens."

Gu Nanyuan straightened his expression, nodded solemnly, and whispered: "Don't worry, father-in-law, I will never let her down. If anyone bullies or insults her, I will definitely protect her."

Lin Shiyuan smiled with satisfaction, and continued to place a move, and said casually: "There are many trivial matters in this mansion, and some things should be tolerated, but Ruoxuan is the daughter of the Lin family after all, and our Lin family will not let her suffer any grievances."

Gu Nanyuan understood what his father-in-law meant, and was slightly moved. He nodded firmly, "Father-in-law is right. I will take Ruoxuan's matter to heart and will never let her face it alone."

At this time, in the main hall on the other side, Lin Ruoxuan was being gently held by the hand by Sun Rong, who was looking at her carefully, with heartache in her eyes.

Sun Rong stared at her daughter's slightly swollen knees. She could no longer hold back the tears in her eyes. She wiped them gently and choked up, "My child, you... you must have suffered a lot in the Gu family, right? You have been strong-willed since you were young. I was afraid that you would not be able to control yourself and would quarrel with others, and then suffer the consequences."

Seeing her mother so distressed, Lin Ruoxuan couldn't help but gently hold her hand and comforted her softly, "Mom, don't worry, I'm fine. When I first entered the Gu family, every new bride has to go through some tests. Fortunately, Nanyuan protected me, so I don't think I will have to kneel down again in the future. Don't worry, mom, I will be safe."

Hearing this, Sun Rong couldn't help but burst into tears again. She gently stroked her hand and whispered, "Silly child, you have been spoiled since you were a child. When have you ever suffered such an injustice? No matter how strong you are, you are just a child. Mother is worried about you day and night at home. I only regret that I can't protect you."

At this time, Lin Ruoxue came forward with a smile, gently patted her mother's hand, and gently said: "Mother, Ruoxuan is right. Which bride doesn't suffer some hardships? Today is our reunion day, we can't just say these unhappy words."

Lin Ruoqiao also hurriedly echoed, "Yes, mother, my eighth sister has married into the Gu family now, and she is not alone. Her brother-in-law and the Duke of Zhenguo are protecting her! If you continue to let mother cry like this, people will laugh at us Lin family for spoiling our daughter."

Lin Ruoxuan couldn't help but chuckle, and squeezed Seventh Girl's hand, pretending to be relaxed and said: "Mother, look, everyone in the family is laughing at me, don't feel bad anymore. Although the Gu family has strict rules, everything is fine, don't worry."

Afterwards, Lin Ruoxuan and Gu Nanyuan had lunch together at the Lin family. They were in a happy mood and laughed a lot during the meal.

After the meal, she reluctantly said goodbye to her family. Gu Nanyuan had planned to accompany her to go boating on the lake to relax, but he had some urgent official business to deal with, so he had to tell Lin Ruoxuan to go back home first.

"Don't worry, go back. I'll be back soon." Gu Nanyuan looked apologetic.

Lin Ruoxuan smiled slightly and said gently: "It's okay, official business is more important, you go and do it, I will go back by myself."

She patted his hand gently to indicate that she was fine.

Gu Nanyuan then felt a little relieved and watched her get on the carriage with a gentle and reluctant look.

Lin Ruoxuan returned to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, she saw Aunt Xu coming forward to salute. She looked a little serious and said in a low voice: "Madam, the old lady asked you to go to the main hall. She said there are some things that need to be discussed."