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As the internal conflicts of the family were resolved and reforms were promoted, the Lin family gradually prospered. However, Lin Ruowei and Gu Yan realized that the retreat of the hostile family did not mean the end of the threat, and they had to remain vigilant at all times.

One day, Lin Ruowei was patrolling at the entrance of the village and suddenly found a suspicious person sneaking close to the family's border. She immediately summoned Gu Yan and Zhao Ruolan to investigate this person.

They quietly followed the man and found him secretly meeting with several people in a dilapidated hut. Lin Ruowei decided to secretly monitor their conversation and found that the hostile family had not given up, but was planning a bigger conspiracy to completely destroy the Lin family.

"They have gathered more armed forces and are ready to launch an attack when we are at our weakest." Gu Yan said in a low voice.

Lin Ruowei frowned: "It seems that we must plan ahead and make defensive preparations in advance."

Lin Ruowei summoned her family members and villagers and explained to them in detail the plot of the rival family. She decided to strengthen the defense, build stronger fortifications, and increase the number of patrol teams.

"We must unite and protect our home," Lin Ruowei said firmly.

Gu Yan and Zhao Ruolan also acted separately. Gu Yan was responsible for training the new armed teams and improving their combat skills; Zhao Ruolan was responsible for raising more supplies to ensure that the family would not lack necessities during the long-term defense.

Lin Ruowei realized that the power within the family alone might not be able to completely resist the full-scale attack of the hostile family. She decided to go to the county again to seek further support from the county magistrate, Lord Zhao.

After learning about the situation, Lord Zhao expressed his willingness to provide more assistance, but he also reminded Lin Ruowei to prevent traitors from appearing within the family, as the rival family might take advantage of the discord within the family to undermine their defenses.

"We will take strict precautions to ensure unity within the family." Lin Ruowei thanked Lord Zhao for the reminder and returned to the family to strengthen internal management.

Lin Ruowei and Gu Yan decided to secretly investigate whether there was a traitor in the family. They secretly monitored some suspicious people and gradually collected some clues. In the end, they found that an elder in the family had secret dealings with the hostile family and attempted to seek personal gain by colluding with both insiders and outsiders.

Lin Ruowei decided to take prompt action to bring this elder to justice. She disclosed his crimes at a family meeting and presented solid evidence.

"You betrayed the family and will be punished accordingly." Lin Ruowei said coldly.

The family members expressed anger and disappointment at the traitor's behavior, and they unanimously decided to expel him from the family as a warning to others.

With the traitors eliminated, Lin Ruowei and Gu Yan decided to seize the time and make final preparations. They further consolidated the fortifications and maintained close contact with the reinforcements from the county town, ready to meet the attack of the hostile family at any time.

"Ruo Wei, we have tried our best. Now we just have to wait for the enemy to arrive." Gu Yan said with emotion as he looked at the sturdy fortifications.

Lin Ruowei nodded: "Yes, no matter what happens, we will stick to it and protect our family and villagers."

On the last night before the war, Lin Ruowei, Gu Yan and Zhao Ruolan sat together and reviewed their experiences during this period. They were filled with emotion, but also with determination.

"No matter what happens tomorrow, we will face it together." Zhao Ruolan said with a smile.