Everyone started to panic. This was the first time they had encountered such a situation.
"Don't say that. You're making things difficult for us."
"That's right. Master has treated us well. What's more, Master has said that this is also our home! Gong Tu and Second Miss want to take away our home. We'll never agree to it! "
"That's right! That's right! "
Lin Mengya's smile grew brighter when she heard everyone's reply.
This was the true meaning of a family. It was not just a tool to make money and seize power.
"I will pass on everyone's intentions to the Patriarch in full detail. As for the gifts for everyone, please accept them. In addition, Master has one more thing to ask for your support. "
At this moment, there was only one thought in everyone's mind. They must repay Master's kindness.
Lin Mengya had thought about this for a long time and came up with this plan based on the current situation of the Gong Family.
"Previously, when the side branch tried to seize power, the Patriarch was heartbroken. Gong Tu and his gang not only did evil things in the family, but they also did many evil things to tarnish Master's reputation. Master thought about it for a long time and felt that in the future, Ye City and even the entire Gong Family's fief should be strictly managed. "
Generally speaking, the family held the highest power in a family's fief.
Previously, the royal family had sent officials to manage the fief. However, most of the officials were either just a figurehead or directly dismissed.
However, if Ye City did not have a manager at that time, even if Gong Tu controlled the entire Gong Family, he would not be able to monopolize power and give orders in Ye City.
Therefore, she decided to divide up the power.
The entire fief was made up of cities of various sizes.
The previous incident was mainly because the Gong Family had too much power. As a result, the person who became the head of the family could almost become the overlord of the fief.
Perhaps this would be beneficial to the family's control and management. However, in the long run, it would only increase the power struggle and chaos in the family.
Once the manager fell into internal strife, the people in the fief would be in deep trouble.
Her suggestion was unanimously agreed by the four Gong Family members.
However, it was still a little difficult to implement it.
At least, they could start with the family.
"I need you to nominate a few capable and upright people to manage everything in the family. Apart from the Head Butler of the Gong Family's old mansion, all the matters within the family will be handled by these stewards. "
In the past, the Old Ancestor had always been too strict with the members of the family out of consideration for their feelings.
However, after this incident, even the Patriarch would be disheartened.
No one wanted to repeat the story of the farmer and the snake.
However, after hearing what she said, these people thought about it carefully and felt that it was very good.
But they were still worried. What if the chosen steward couldn't resist the temptation in the future?
"You don't have to worry. This steward position isn't guaranteed for life. After becoming a steward, there would be an assessment every year. Every three years, it would be changed. After more than two consecutive terms, those with outstanding virtue will be transferred from their original positions to continue to be managers. "
With power, there must be supervision.
Only in this way could the source of abuse be eliminated as much as possible.
Lin Mengya's words put them at ease for the time being.
Then, she walked up to Gong Ping.
It had only been a few days, but Gong Ping had lost a lot of weight.
However, this child had grown the fastest. In just a few days, he could arrange everything in the mansion properly, and even made it flawless. It was really rare.
If he hadn't arranged it well, Gong Tu might have taken advantage of the chaos to counterattack.
She heard that the people in the mansion had misunderstood him, but this child could withstand the pressure to be her spy. His willpower was extraordinary.
"Gong Ping, you've made the greatest contribution this time. Apart from the reward given by the master, what else do you want? As long as you ask, the master will definitely agree. "
She looked at the increasingly calm lad with gratification in her eyes.
However, the latter was stunned and pursed his lips. There was some pain in his expression.
Lin Mengya was a little puzzled, but she knew that this child was very thoughtful and must be hiding something from her.
After sending everyone away, she asked softly.
"Do you have any difficulties that you can't tell me? Don't worry. We've won, and no one can bully you in the future. If you have anything to say, you can tell me. "
There was no one else around except for Baisu and Lin Mengya.
Gong Ping opened his mouth and sighed faintly.
"Miss, I don't deserve it."
Lin Mengya was a little confused by his words.
"Silly boy, what are you talking about?"
"Gong Tu is, is my biological father. Miss, please expel me from the Gong family. I don't deserve to stay in the Gong family anymore. "
Gong Ping's voice became weaker and weaker, and finally turned into a painful whisper.
However, Lin Mengya was stunned by the news.
She knew about Gong Ping's family background. How did he become Gong Tu's son?
"Who did you hear this from?"
Gong Ping was tormented by this matter.
Self-blame, fear, and resentment had almost become the demons in his heart.
He might as well say everything in one go.
"He and my mother were childhood sweethearts. Moreover, he had a letter written by my mother. I've read it. It was written by my mother. It couldn't be forged. The letter said that Gong Tu was my biological father. Therefore, after he took over the old house, he only let me go and let me stay in the small courtyard to take care of the old ancestor. Miss, Gong Tu is the sinner of the Gong family. As his son, I can't escape the blame. Gong Ping was grateful for Miss's kindness and would never dare to forget it in this lifetime. Miss, please keep this secret for me, so that I can save my face. "
The child's words had made Lin Mengya understand the whole story.
No wonder he always showed a look of indifference. It turned out that he had been hiding so much pain.
Lin Mengya couldn't help feeling sorry for him.
Lin Mengya held the boy's hand and touched his head.
"Silly boy, Gong Tu is Gong Tu, and you are you. Just like how Gong Wu is related to me by blood. Don't tell me I should be like her? "
But Gong Ping was stubborn. Even though his eyes were red, he kept saying that he wanted to leave.
"Why are you so silly? Let's not talk about whether Gong Tu is your biological father. Let me ask you, who is the father in your heart? "
Gong Ping raised his head and said word by word.
"I'm Gong Ping. I'll always be my father's Gong Ping."
"That's right. Sometimes, blood doesn't mean everything. In your heart, you will be the son of whoever you think is your father. This will never change. Think about it, when has Gong Tu ever cared about you? Don't tell me you want to ruin your life for such a selfish person? How can you live up to your father's expectations? "
She comforted him with sincere words and heartfelt words. Gong Ping, who had been driven into a dead end, gradually calmed down.
Yes, Miss was right.
He didn't want to admit that Gong Tu was his father, but he failed to live up to the expectations of his real family for the sake of that sinner.
Shouldn't he be working hard for Miss to prove that he was a completely different person from Gong Tu?
"Moreover, if you go out now, what are you going to do? Persuade Gong Tu to mend his ways? Silly child, you and I both know that a person like Gong Tu is incurable. "
How could Lin Mengya not know Gong Ping's plan?
In fact, when Gong Tu and the others came, great-grandfather had given him the corresponding authority.
Apart from the old mansion, the old ancestor had not treated the collateral branch and the main branch differently.
Gong Tu had fallen into the mire step by step, which was his own fault. He had no one to blame but himself.
Therefore, no matter what happened to him, he deserved it.
What did all this have to do with Gong Ping?
"But, but what if the old ancestor knows about my relationship with Gong Tu? Miss, I'm not afraid of being known. I'm just afraid that the old ancestor will be sad. "
Gong Ping was still hesitating. In fact, he was afraid that if the old ancestor knew about his relationship with Gong Tu, they would misunderstand him and even hate him.
This was human nature. Moreover, he was just a young man.
Hearing his words, Lin Mengya smiled and rubbed his little head.
"You, why are you thinking so much in that little head of yours? Do you really think that great-grandfather knew nothing about this matter? Otherwise, why would he send everyone else away but you? "
Hearing her words, Gong Ping looked as if he had been struck by lightning and looked at her in a daze.
Lin Mengya sighed and shook her head.
"In fact, great-grandfather asked you to stay because he hoped that you could face this matter. If you choose to acknowledge Gong Tu, great-grandfather won't blame you. This matter can't be avoided. But if the old ancestor wakes up and knows what you've done, he will be proud of you. "
The light in the young man's eyes gradually brightened because of her words.
The family that he valued the most had never abandoned him from the beginning to the end.
This knowledge finally made his heart, which had been hanging in the air for a long time, fall to the ground.
"Miss, is what you said true?"
Gong Ping looked at her expectantly. Lin Mengya nodded gently.
"When great-grandfather invites you, you'll know by yourself. Silly boy, cheer up. You're the person I chose to be the chief steward. Don't let me down. "
One surprise after another made Gong Ping completely dizzy.
"Chief, chief steward? I can't, I absolutely can't! "
Seeing him shaking his head like a rattle drum, Lin Mengya couldn't help but want to stroke his hair again.
The young man's hair was fine and soft, like that of a half-grown animal, soft and obedient. She would be satisfied after stroking it.
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