She was the only girl in the Gong family. Other families could have a sister to replace her, but she couldn't.
If she didn't go, it would be disobeying the emperor's order. If she went … she really didn't want to marry again.
The Gong family must have the same thought as her. Judging from the current situation in Weiguo, it wasn't as simple as marrying into the palace.
He was afraid that if she really became the Crown Prince's woman, then no matter if it was her family or herself, they would be dragged into the whirlpool of power struggles.
Other families fought among brothers, but this … was a fight among several families.
If things went awry, the lives of the whole family would be at stake.
It was good to be rich, but one had to be alive to enjoy it.
"That's why I said Ya mustn't go! Great-grandfather, you know the situation the imperial family is in now. The three kings are all ready to make a move. Fortunately, the Gong family has declined, otherwise, we would be forced to make a choice. If we send Ya to the Gong family now, wouldn't it give those people an excuse to attack the Gong family? What's more, I will never give my sister to those people to trample on. Big Brother, say something! "
Gong Wu's reaction was especially fierce. The women of the Gong family used to be respected, so they rarely married into the imperial family.
If it was the Gong family in the past, at least his sister would have a strong backing.
But now, the Gong family had many things to do. How could they protect his sister?
"Great-grandfather, I can't agree to send my sister there either. Now, the three kings are fighting openly and secretly. It seems that the Emperor's position is more stable now. But it's hard to guarantee that the situation will be the same after the Crown Prince takes the throne. So, we would rather offend the Crown Prince and the Emperor than push my sister into the fire pit. "
Gong Bin said cautiously after a moment of silence.
Gong Qianfeng sighed faintly, his face full of bitterness.
How could he bear to do that? But —
"This is the document from the Crown Prince. Take a look. The Gong family has been targeted by the Crown Prince. This time, he made it clear on the document that Ya must go to Dragon City. I can give up my life, but what about the others? "
Seeing the document that their great-grandfather took out, the four men were silent.
"That's too much!"
Gong Er smashed the teacup in front of him, his face ashen.
"Everyone, don't panic. Great-grandfather, do you think this is the Crown Prince's idea or the Emperor's?"
Lin Mengya looked at her great-grandfather thoughtfully.
The latter hesitated for a moment before shaking his head.
"It's hard to say, but there's something strange about this. The Crown Prince has yet to recover from his illness. In the past, the Emperor also wanted to marry a wife for His Highness, but the Crown Prince stopped him. Looking at the contents of the document, it seemed that the Crown Prince was the one who requested it. What's wrong? Do you think it's inappropriate? "
Since the Crown Prince had claimed to be ill for many years, he immediately wanted to marry a wife. Moreover, he had even appointed her as his wife. There was a big mystery behind this.
"Who are the people around the Crown Prince to educate and assist him?"
"In order to show the importance and closeness to the Temple, under normal circumstances, the Crown Prince will be personally educated by the Temple's Deputy Temple Master. However, the current Temple Lord had a strange temper, and did not follow the usual practice of sending a Deputy Temple Lord, but instead personally educated the Crown Prince. In order to show their allegiance, the other three princes will send their own children to accompany the Crown Prince. "
Gong Qianfeng was very clear about these old rules. Lin Mengya thought about it again and again, but could not find out anything from these people.
It seemed that she had to make a trip personally.
"Four brothers, although you don't want me to go, the Crown Prince may not like me. Moreover, marrying me is equivalent to marrying the entire Gong Family. I think their purpose is to test us. "
Lin Mengya said with a smile, but the other four people widened their eyes and looked at her.
"Little sister, do you mean …"
Even Gong Si, who had always been steady, was a little anxious.
Lin Mengya waved her hand, indicating for them to listen to her first.
"I don't know His Highness the Crown Prince. Even if I go, he might not take a fancy to me. Moreover, I can find out about the Crown Prince's preferences. When the time comes, I will not reveal myself, and naturally, no one will see me. Logically speaking, the Gong Family can do nothing to help the Crown Prince consolidate the throne, except for being rich. The Crown Prince will only marry a wife for the power of his family. We can give half of the Gong Family's money to His Majesty. For the sake of the money, His Majesty may let me go. "
In fact, there was another reason that she did not dare to say out loud.
Before Long Tianhao and Qinghu left, they had asked her to take over the Gong Family as soon as possible.
However, this time, she did not have much time.
Once she went to Dragon City for the Gong Family, everyone in the Gong Family would remember her sacrifice.
As long as she returned safely, the Gong Family would be firmly in her hands.
Moreover, this trip might be an opportunity.
For the sake of the people she loved, she must try her best to become stronger, even if it meant becoming a mad dog.
"No, absolutely not! Little sister, how do you know how dangerous Dragon City is? "
Gong Wu was still the most vehement against it, but there was a deep sense of helplessness in the eyes of the others.
"Unless you can transform into a girl. Otherwise, the Gong Family will really be finished. Brother Wu, are you willing to do that? "
Lin Mengya had made up her mind, and no one could change it.
She stood up, bowed to the others, and walked out gracefully.
"Great-grandfather, is there really no other way?"
Gong Er clenched his fists, placing his last bit of hope on his great-grandfather.
But Gong Qianfeng lowered his head, smiling bitterly.
"Sigh, may God bless the Gong Family."
Their last bit of hope had been shattered, and all the men in the Gong Family were filled with deep regret.
When would the Gong Family no longer need to be protected by a woman?
"Sister, are we really going to Dragon City?"
The next morning, Shang'er, who had not gotten used to living here, chattered with Lin Mengya.
But her little hands did not stop, and she tidied up her luggage neatly for her.
Lin Mengya wanted to help, but Shang'er and Baisu pushed her away.
There was really nothing else she could do, so she sat at the side and drank tea.
"Well, Shang'er, I realized that you are really different from the other noble ladies."
She cupped her chin, and looked at Shang'er, who was neat and tidy.
This girl actually had an outstanding temperament, and every frown and smile had some demeanor that ordinary ladies did not have.
But when she did things, she was not clumsy, and had her own way of doing things.
After hearing Lin Mengya's compliment, the girl smiled and said.
"When I was at home, my father always said that people like us are just living a better life than others, so we can enjoy a few more days of happiness. But if we are too lucky, then the rest of our lives will not be easy. If we can't even live a little better, then we will have to suffer in the future. So when I was young, I went out to sea with my father to do business. However, my father doesn't want me to do such menial work, so I'll have to do it myself. "
When Lin Mengya heard this, she could not help but feel respect for Shang'er's father.
This was what it meant to be prepared for danger in times of peace. No wonder Shang'er could survive this journey.
Now it seemed that there were no side effects.
Education was indeed very important.
"Master, are we really going to Dragon City? Are you really going to marry the Crown Prince of Wei Kingdom? "
Seeing Baisu's worried face, Lin Mengya felt that she could not drink this cup of tea anymore.
"Why do you think that the Crown Prince will like me?"
"I heard from the second young master that only your name is written on the document."
Lin Mengya gave Baisu a meaningful look. "This girl seems to have fought with Gong Er and Gong Wu."
She knew that Gong Wu was a child, but why did Gong Er, who was obsessed with martial arts, tell Baisu about it?
These two people were very suspicious!
"Master, why are you looking at me like that? What … what's wrong with me? "
Baisu, who was always insensitive to human emotions, did not understand the meaning of her master's look. She was just worried about the future.
"Only my name is written on the document. Does it mean that he likes me? Maybe it's just to deal with me? Or is he trying to use me as a shield to hide the woman he really wants to marry? Baisu, at this point, how can there be so much love between a man and a woman? "
The relationship between her and Long Tianhao was already very precious.
But it was also developed by going through thick and thin together. She was afraid that there would not be such a suitable person and time in the future.
Would I run into him on my trip to Dragon City this time?
Lin Mengya leaned back on the chair and was lost in thought.
"Master, it's time to take the medicine."
In the luxurious and exquisite bedroom, Long Tianhao, who was dressed in black, looked at the servant who was holding the medicine and nodded slightly.
He turned to another page of the book.
The servant wanted to see him drink the medicine, but when he saw the cold look in Long Tianhao's eyes, he involuntarily flinched and left the bedroom.
"Do we really have to do this?"
Someone came out from the curtains. It was Qinghu, who was dressed in a golden robe.
But at this moment, his eyes fell on the bowl of black medicine, and he looked a little hesitant.
"If I don't take it, they might hurt her. Don't tell me that you didn't take the medicine. "
Long Tianhao closed the book in his hand. In fact, he also hated this medicine.
"Ha, they have a good plan. Either they kill her, or they make you forget her. What's the difference to her? "
Qinghu smiled. His androgynous face was now tainted with some evilness because of his smile.
Long Tianhao looked at him and said calmly.
"Even if I forget her, I can fall in love with her again."
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