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

Not long after, Qi Sijun hurried back. As soon as he entered the room, he saw Old Madam Qi sitting at the top with a sullen face. Second Madam Qi was sitting beside her with an expression of watching the fun on her face.

"Mother." Qi Sijun bowed slightly, "I wonder what important matter is it that mother called me back for?"

Madam Qi looked at him coldly and said straight to the point: "Have you heard about the Lin family's affairs? Your good daughter-in-law's family actually had such a big scandal. It really brought shame to the Qi family!"

Qi Sijun frowned slightly, and said in a dissatisfied tone: "Mother, this is too much. Although there are rumors about the Lin family, they may not be true. Ruoxue has always been virtuous and managed the household. How can you kill her family with a stick just because of some hearsay?"

"Virtuous?" Old Madam Qi sneered, her tone full of sarcasm, "No matter how virtuous your daughter-in-law is, it can't cover up the fact that her family is shameful! The Qi family is a family with a great reputation, how can we allow such a stain to affect our family tradition?"

Qi Sijun calmed himself down, his attitude still gentle, but very firm: "Mother, family tradition is of course important, but we can't just believe everything we hear. The Lin family has always been strict in family tradition, and this rumor may not be true. It's better to wait for the truth before discussing it."

"Wait for the truth?" Madam Qi's face darkened and her voice was cold. "Wait until the rumors spread and the Qi family loses all face, will you be satisfied?"

Seeing this, Qi Sijun didn't want to argue any more, and bowed slightly: "Mother, I still have official business to do, so I won't accompany you for long today. I will come to pay my respects another day."

Without waiting for Madam Qi's response, he left in a hurry.

Old Madam Qi looked at Qi Sijun's leaving back with a terribly gloomy expression.

She snorted coldly, turned to the second master and said, "Second Master, go and invite the elders of the clan. We must discuss the affairs of the Qi family carefully."

Master Qi Er nodded quickly and said, "Yes, mother, I'll do it right away."

Madam Qi's tone was resolute: "Also, let the eldest family come over, especially Qi Zeshen and Lin Ruoxue. Since they like to protect the woman of the Lin family, I want to see how they can cover up for her."

Seeing this, the second wife of Qi smiled even more proudly: "Mother is right, the Qi family's family tradition and reputation cannot be ruined by the first wife. The eldest daughter of the Lin family should be divorced, and we in the Qi family cannot let her have a foothold again."

In the main hall of the old lady of the Gu family, the atmosphere was lively and solemn. Princess Lin was sitting next to the old lady with her child, talking in a low voice, and the ladies around them were laughing and chatting along.

The Sixth Madam hurried into the hall, with an expression of excitement that could not be concealed on her face. As soon as she entered the door, she smiled and saluted: "Old Madam, Princess Lin, and all the sisters, please don't blame me for being late."

The old lady smiled and nodded: "It's okay, it's rare that you can come."

Madam Six quickly sat down, her eyes swept across everyone, and she couldn't help but lower her voice and said, "Oh, I just heard something in the gold shop that was simply jaw-dropping. I came here today to talk to you sisters about it."

Hearing her mysterious look, everyone's curiosity was aroused.

Princess Lin asked with a smile: "Sixth Aunt, what's so strange? Tell me about it."

Madam Six lowered her voice and said solemnly, "The fourth son of the Lin family actually had an affair with his father's concubine, and the concubine is pregnant! This matter has spread all over the streets and alleys. It can be said to be a huge scandal!"

As soon as the words fell, the whole hall fell silent and everyone was stunned.

The Second Madam was the first to react. She frowned slightly and said in a dissatisfied tone, "Sixth brother's wife, please don't say such things. The Lin family is a noble family with strict family education. How could such a ridiculous thing happen?"

Seeing that she didn't believe him, the Sixth Madam showed a bit of anxiety on her face: "Second sister-in-law, how could I say nonsense? This matter has spread like wildfire outside! Even the storytellers in the teahouse used it as a joke!"

She looked around and her voice became louder and louder, "If you don't believe me, you can go out and ask around. The Lin family's reputation has long been in tatters!"

Everyone looked at each other and some began to whisper.

"If this is true, then the Lin family is really too embarrassed."

"It's outrageous that a father and son share a concubine!"

"But it's hard to say. The Qingliu family looks glorious on the outside, but who knows what kind of mess it is inside?"

Seeing that everyone began to believe her, the Sixth Madam became even more proud and continued to exaggerate: "I heard that the mistress of the Lin family was so angry that she fainted. The Lin family is in chaos now, but Ruoxuan is still in the Lin family. Everyone knows that she is the wife of the prince of our Gu family. Look, there are already many people talking about it outside."

The old lady's face suddenly darkened, with a hint of displeasure in her eyes: "Ruoxuan returned to the Lin family?"

Madam Six nodded quickly: "Yes, I just asked her specifically, and she said that she has been at the Lin family since yesterday and has not returned yet."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became subtle.

Princess Lin frowned slightly and said nothing, while a lady next to her said, "Madam, what Sixth Brother's wife said is not without reason. If this is true, the stain on the Lin family will affect the Gu family. Our Gu family has been a famous family for generations, and we must not let such a scandal stain it."

Another lady also echoed: "Yes, if something like this really happened to Ruoxuan's family, you should consider it and not let the prince be implicated."

Madam Gu sat in the middle, tapping the ground with her cane, and said in a deep voice: "Although the Lin family's affairs are just rumors, if they are true, how can Ruoxuan, as a member of the Lin family, not be implicated? The Gu family never allows any stain to tarnish the family lintel."

The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo raised her head and defended, "Mother, the matter has not been investigated yet, so we cannot jump to conclusions. Since Ruoxuan married into the Gu family, she has been gentle and dignified, and has behaved with propriety. She has never been rude in the slightest. She is kind and upright by nature, and is a good child. Even if something happened to the Lin family, she should not be blamed entirely."

The old lady frowned and said in a colder tone: "It's easy for you to say that, but there are rumors everywhere. If our Gu family does not pay attention to it, what will others think? What the Gu family wants is a good reputation, not a daughter-in-law who causes trouble."

The Sixth Madam took the opportunity to speak excitedly, "Although what the eldest sister-in-law said makes sense, rumors are flying everywhere now, so we have to clarify the matter as soon as possible. In my opinion, it is better to call Ruoxuan back and ask her clearly. If it is false, I am willing to apologize to her in public, but if it is true..."

She changed the subject, a cold look flashing in her eyes: "It depends on your decision, sister-in-law. After all, people with stains cannot enter the Gu family. Even if you are willing to accept her, her existence will affect the reputation of other branches of the Gu family."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became more depressing.