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

Lin Ruoxuan's face instantly turned cold: "Aunt, my second sister is your biological daughter. Now her life is hanging by a thread. Don't you have any ideas at all? What if the midwife can't make it in time? What if she needs to give birth immediately? Have you thought about it?"

Madam Wang opened her mouth, her eyes full of helplessness, and finally she started crying again with red eyes: "I...I really don't know! Ruoxuan, I just want Yanqing to survive! Just let her survive!"

Lin Ruoxuan frowned even more tightly, and a burst of anger burned in her heart, but she quickly suppressed it.

She took a deep breath, turned to look at the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, and said solemnly: "Mother, my aunt is obviously unable to handle this situation. Now we can only make the decision temporarily, and I need your support."

Madam Zhenguo looked at her and nodded slowly: "Ruoxuan, you are right. Since I am here, the Gu family cannot stay out of this matter. You make the decision, and I will cooperate with you."

Lin Ruoxuan's eyes lit up, and she said firmly, "Okay! Mother, I need your experience. My second sister needs help now. You have given birth before, so you should know more or less about this situation. From now on, I will follow your instructions. Luqiao and I will do our best to assist you."

The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo looked stern: "Okay, I understand. Let Yanqing stay awake first and calm her down. I will check her condition and try to hold on until the midwife arrives."

Lin Ruoxuan nodded, held Wang Yanqing's hand, and said softly but firmly: "Sister, listen, the midwife will be here soon. You must grit your teeth and hold on, we will definitely save you and the baby."

Wang Yanqing opened her eyes with difficulty, tears flashing in her eyes, and she murmured weakly: "Ruoxuan...thank you..."

At this time, the midwife was brought over by the maid.

Lin Ruoxuan turned slightly and said in a cold voice: "Go in, the life of the second sister and the child depends on your ability! But remember, I will have someone keep an eye on you, and if anything goes wrong, I will never let you go."

The midwife trembled, nodded repeatedly, and walked quickly into the room.

After watching the midwife enter, Lin Ruoxuan turned and cast her gaze towards the Zhu family, her eyes as cold and sharp as a knife.

She grabbed Zhu Kang by the collar, pressed the dagger to his shoulder, and dragged him out of the room.

Zhu Kang was in so much pain that he broke out in a cold sweat, but he could only grit his teeth and endure it, with veins bulging on his forehead.

"Lin Ruoxuan! Are you crazy? Do you think you can get away with it by holding me hostage?" Zhu Kang said through gritted teeth, suppressed anger in his voice.

Lin Ruoxuan sneered, slightly increased the force of the dagger in her hand, pierced Zhu Kang's skin, and the blood instantly dyed his collar red.

"Don't talk nonsense." Her voice was cold. "If you say one more word, the next knife will not be on the shoulder."

The Zhu family's retainers and servants gathered around, their eyes full of hesitation.

Some people tried to step forward, but every time Lin Ruoxuan saw someone approaching, the dagger would dig deeper into Zhu Kang's body.

"If he takes one more step forward, his life will be in danger!" Lin Ruoxuan raised her eyes and looked around at everyone. Her voice was clear and sharp, forcing everyone to dare not move.

Aunt Ling was put down aside, breathing rapidly, her hands tightly covering her lower abdomen, with panic and resentment in her eyes.

When she saw Lin Ruoxuan's eyes sweeping over, she quickly took a few steps back and said vaguely, "Let me go, I don't want to get involved in this! Listen up, people from the Zhu family, you guys can do whatever you want, I'm pregnant, don't implicate me!"

Lin Ruoxuan glanced at her coldly and said in a cold tone: "Go away, Aunt Ling. You are a burden if you keep me like this."

Aunt Ling felt as if she had been pardoned. She quickly supported the maid beside her and stumbled back.

At this time, Hongya and Luqiao ran out of the room quickly.

Lin Ruoxuan whispered, "Go to the Wang family and bring all the midwives that Madam Wang prepared earlier, and invite a reliable doctor. Second sister's life and the child's life must not be in jeopardy."

"Yes, madam!" Hongya and Luqiao quickly obeyed the order and turned and ran to the front yard.

Lin Ruoxuan dragged Zhu Kang to the courtyard, the dagger pressed tightly against his neck, her eyes sweeping over the Zhu family members who had gathered around like a blade: "If anyone dares to move again, Zhu Kang will die in front of you!"

Time seemed to stand still, and the half-hour wait was a long torture.

Lin Ruoxuan's arms were already a little sore, and beads of sweat oozed out of her forehead, but her eyes remained calm, and the dagger was firmly on Zhu Kang's neck, without any looseness.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard in the distance.

Lin Ruoxuan looked up and saw a familiar figure striding towards her, with an upright posture and anxious eyes.

Gu Nanyuan arrived first. The moment he saw Lin Ruoxuan, his eyes softened for a moment, but soon returned to being cold again.

"Ruoxuan!" Gu Nanyuan walked forward quickly, "I'm coming!"

When Lin Ruoxuan saw his familiar figure, all the fear, tension and fatigue that had been pent up in her heart suddenly surged into her heart. Her hand trembled slightly and the dagger slipped to the ground.

“Nanyuan!” she shouted, tears welling up in her eyes. She lost all her strength, staggered, and almost fell.

Gu Nanyuan hugged her in his arms, his tone gentle and distressed: "Don't be afraid, Ruoxuan, I'm here. You are safe, leave everything to me."

Lin Ruoxuan leaned on his shoulder, her tears soaking his collar, and she choked up in her voice: "If you don't come, I... I'm afraid I won't be able to see you again! Nanyuan, it's too thrilling, too dangerous!"

Gu Nanyuan patted her back gently and said soothingly, "I'm sorry, I'm late. You've suffered, leave the rest to me."

Lin Ruoxuan took a deep breath, calmed herself down a little, left the chaos outside to Gu Nanyuan and the Duke of Zhenguo, then turned around and walked quickly into the room.

But as soon as she stepped into the room, the scene before her made her freeze in place.

The bed was almost soaked with bright red blood. Wang Yanqing's face was as pale as paper, her eyes were closed, and she was so weak that she was almost breathless.

The midwife was busy, sweating profusely, wiping the blood with a handkerchief, and shouting anxiously, "Quick! Bring some more hot water! The woman is bleeding heavily! I'm afraid the child's life is hanging by a thread!"

Lin Ruoxuan's legs went limp and she fell to the ground, completely devastated by this scene.

Her hands were tightly grasping the hem of her skirt, her heart was beating violently like a drum, and her mind was blank.

Although she already knew how difficult it was to have a child, what she saw with her own eyes still made her feel deep fear and despair.

"Madam, calm down!" The midwife looked up and saw her, and hurriedly shouted, "The woman in labor needs comfort the most right now, and no more trouble can be caused!"

The midwife's words brought Lin Ruoxuan back to her senses from her shock, but her voice was still trembling: "How is the mother's condition? Is there still hope?"

The midwife continued to work while speaking anxiously, "It's a difficult birth. The mother delayed the birth for too long and is already exhausted! Now the baby is still not coming out and the mother can't do anything. If the doctor doesn't get here in time, I'm afraid... I'm afraid both lives will be lost!"