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

Lin Ruoxuan smiled with her eyes curved and tears flashing in her eyes, but she still refused to let go: "I don't care! Fourth brother finally came back, I have been waiting so hard for these years!"

Lin Huaixun looked at her lovingly, his eyes full of tenderness: "Okay, okay, it's my fault for not coming back earlier."

At this time, Lin Ruoxue also rushed back.

As soon as she entered the room, she saw Lin Huaixun and Lin Ruoxuan hugging each other. Her eyes suddenly became moist. She walked forward quickly, with an excitement in her voice that could not be concealed: "Huaixun, you're back!"

Lin Huaixun turned around and saw Lin Ruoxue, and his heart warmed.

He smiled, opened his arms, walked over and hugged her: "Big sister, you have worked hard."

Lin Ruoxue couldn't hold back her tears. She patted Lin Huaixun's back gently, saying with deep relief, "It's good that you're back. Our family is finally reunited."

At this time, other members of the Lin family also rushed over, and when they saw Lin Huaixun return, they cried with joy.

Lotus Sun sat aside, looking at her children lovingly, her eyes filled with joy and satisfaction.

Soon, it was lunch time.

The Lin family enjoyed a long-awaited reunion dinner together. The atmosphere at the dinner table was particularly warm and there was constant laughter.

Lin Ruoxuan and Lin Ruoxue sat on both sides, taking care of Lin Huaixun and talking non-stop.

While Lin Ruoxuan was picking up some food for Lin Huaixun, she asked curiously, "Fourth brother, are you planning to go out again after you come back this time?"

Lin Huaixun smiled slightly and put down his chopsticks: "I'm not leaving. I won't leave now that I'm back. I plan to stay at home and wait for the imperial examination next spring."

Hearing this, Lin Ruoxuan's face lit up with joy, her eyes filled with delight: "That's great! Fourth brother will definitely get good grades in the imperial examination, and then our Lin family will have another happy occasion."

Lin Ruoxue also nodded, with pride in her tone: "Our whole family knows Huaixun's knowledge and talent. When you pass the exam, we will celebrate for you."

At the same time, Lin Ruoxi felt a little uneasy when she heard the news that Lin Huaixun had returned home.

She was planning how to frame Lin Ruoxuan, and his return at this critical juncture was obviously a variable.

If they wait until Lin Huaixun's power grows, it will be extremely difficult for them to deal with Lin Ruoxuan! They must act in advance!

Thinking of this, a cold light flashed in Lin Ruoxi's eyes. She immediately stood up and hurried to Lin Ruoying's yard.

Not long after, Lin Ruoxi pushed open the door and saw Lin Ruoying playing the piano in the yard, so she walked straight in.

Seeing her coming suddenly, Lin Ruoying was slightly startled, and quickly put down her zither and went to greet her: "Third sister, why are you here at this time?"

Lin Ruoxi's face was solemn, and her tone was somewhat anxious: "I'm afraid our plan will have to be carried out ahead of schedule."

Lin Ruoying was stunned, her face full of confusion: "In advance? Why in advance?"

Lin Ruoxi smiled coldly, her eyes revealing a bit of gloom: "Fourth brother is back, and he is not planning to leave in the near future. If we wait for him to gain a foothold, and Ruoxuan has his support, our plan will not be able to be implemented at all."

Lin Ruoying frowned: "But, Fourth Brother has just returned. Isn't it too hasty to plan ahead? If there is any mistake..."

Lin Ruoxi interrupted her, her voice cold and stern: "What are you still hesitating about? We have come to this point, the only way to save ourselves is to eliminate her as soon as possible!"

She leaned closer to Lin Ruoying, her tone more resolute: "You have to understand that only when Ruoxuan is eliminated will we have a chance to control the Lin family. By then, all the benefits will be ours. You don't have to worry about other things, I will make arrangements."

Lin Ruoying was shaken by her words. Although she was afraid, she was also attracted by the huge temptation of benefits.

She bit her lip and finally nodded: "Third sister, I will listen to you."

Lin Ruoying's personal maid Qinghe looked uneasy and full of doubts.

Lin Ruoxi frequently came to see Lin Ruoying, and every time she came, Lin Ruoying would always send her away to prevent her from hearing any of the conversation.

Qinghe lowered her head and felt more and more that something was wrong.

Having followed Lin Ruoying for many years, Qing He knew her personality very well. She was straightforward and always spoke her mind, and was not good at scheming.

Now Lin Ruoxi always has such close contact with Lin Ruoying, and Lin Ruoying seems to be bewitched by her words. Every time she leaves, Lin Ruoying always looks anxious.

And just now, Lin Ruoxi left again.

Qing He looked at the solemn expression on Lin Ruoying's face and became more and more anxious.

She was afraid that Lin Ruoying was being led by Lin Ruoxi, and there must be a conspiracy behind this.

Qing He hesitated for a moment, and finally made up his mind not to stand idly by and went directly to Zhang Xiaoniang's yard.

The lights in Zhang Xiaoniang's yard were also on at this time. The warm yellow light illuminated the several plum blossom paintings in the house, which was very elegant.

Qing He walked to the door and knocked gently. Chun Mei, Zhang Xiao Niang's personal maid, opened the door and saw that it was Qing He. She was a little surprised and asked, "Why are you here so late? What's the matter?"

Qing He lowered her voice, her expression solemn: "I have something urgent to see Zhang Xiaoniang about. It's related to the fifth lady."

Chunmei glanced at her and immediately understood something. She nodded and led her into the inner room.

Zhang Xiaoniang was taking a nap on the couch. When she heard Qinghe come in, she immediately understood: "What happened to Fifth Miss?"

Qing He nodded, and hesitated for a moment: "My dear, the Third Miss has been visiting the Fifth Miss frequently recently."

Then she expressed her worries.

Zhang Xiaoniang's eyes flickered when she heard this: "So what did they talk about? Do you know anything about it?"

Qing He shook her head, her face full of anxiety: "I don't know anything."

Zhang Xiaoniang lowered her eyes and tapped the table lightly with her fingertips, as if she was thinking about something.

After a while, Zhang Xiaoniang said, "Next time the Third Miss goes to look for Ruoying, you must come and tell me."

Qing He was relieved to see that Zhang Xiaoniang understood what she meant, but she was still worried: "Xiaoniang, what should we do now? I'm afraid that the girl has been used by the third girl."

"You go back first. It's too late now. I'll ask Ruoying tomorrow morning."

Qinghe finally felt relieved after hearing Zhang Xiaoniang's words.

The next morning.

As soon as the sky was getting light, Zhang Xiaoniang went to Lin Ruoying's yard.

Qinghe opened the door and saw that it was Zhang Xiaoniang, and quickly led her into the inner room.

As soon as Zhang Xiaoniang entered the room, she saw that Lin Ruoying was not fully awake yet and had a tired look on her face.

When Lin Ruoying saw Zhang Xiaoniang coming, she was a little surprised and stood up quickly: "Xiaoniang, what's the matter so early?"

Zhang Xiaoniang took a few steps closer. Although she still had her usual smile on her face, there was a hint of coldness in her eyes.

Her voice was calm, and she got straight to the point: "Ruoying, the third lady has been coming to see you a lot recently, are you guys plotting something?"