The reason was that Gong Ya's aura was too strong.
The reason why these men looked down on women was because in their past life experience, women were in an absolutely weak position.
In their eyes, women should be protected, accessories that could be placed above them.
However, a woman suddenly jumped out. She was beautiful, fierce, and had a powerful family background.
Most importantly, this girl's strength far exceeded any of them.
Then, they didn't dare to look down on her and treat her as a plaything.
Instead, they would treat her as an opponent who was well-matched and extremely difficult to deal with.
From that moment on, Lin Mengya had truly become one of them.
"Master Gong, you came at the right time. Old Cheng and I were thinking about playing a game of chess with you again."
Ma Lian, the master of the Ma family, who hadn't seen him for a long time, smiled brightly at this moment.
In the front hall, the seating arrangement of the masters of each family depended on their relationship with the Gong family, in addition to the ranking of each family's strength.
In the past, the An family naturally sat closest to the master of the family.
But now, it was replaced by the Ma family and the Cheng family.
In addition, Lin Mengya also saw a few acquaintances.
The old master of the Bai family also arrived. At this moment, he was sitting in the same position as the Ma family and the Cheng family.
She didn't need to glance at them one by one to have a rough idea in her heart.
After bowing to everyone, she sat in the host's seat.
Seeing that Gong Qianfeng, the eldest master of the Gong family, didn't look angry or embarrassed at all, everyone finally understood.
The master of the Gong family wasn't just an empty shell.
In this regard, they couldn't help but think of other ideas.
"Master Gong is quite similar to the former master of the family."
Just as they were sitting and chatting, Cheng Rusong looked at her and said with some emotion.
Lin Mengya couldn't help but be a little curious and asked, "Am I really that similar?"
Even the old master of the Gong family couldn't help but fall into memories.
After a long time, Cheng Rusong smiled and shook his head.
"You are the most similar, but also the least similar."
"Oh? What do you mean? "
"In terms of appearance, you are indeed seventy to eighty percent similar to the former master of the Gong family, but you are completely different."
Hearing this, Lin Mengya's lips curled up into a faint smile.
"How can people be exactly the same? Even though I have the same bloodline as the previous Patriarch, I am me and she is her. Naturally, we are completely different. "
These words stunned the people who were immersed in the past.
Then, they looked at each other with bitter smiles.
"Looks like we've really gotten old."
Gong Qianfeng sighed.
Yes, the past had long turned to dust, and there was no way to trace it except for memories.
It was time for them to let go of those obsessions that should have been in the past.
After a bout of melancholy, they regained their original shrewdness and wisdom.
Ma Lian pondered for a moment before asking with a smile, "I've heard about the Gong Family establishing a large Chamber of Commerce. I wonder what Master Gong plans to do next?"
His voice was not loud, but it attracted the attention of many people in the crowd.
Lin Mengya's ears pricked up instantly. She paused for a moment and replied, "It's all voluntary. Our requests have been made into a booklet. After the birthday banquet, it will be delivered to you. When the time comes, we'll talk in detail. "
She gave an official answer based on Ma Lian's question.
However, the reactions of the Ma, Cheng, and Bai families were different.
This was because the three of them had received information about the large Chamber of Commerce before they came.
They knew that Gong Ya was saying this to tell them that the conditions given in the document were only available to internal personnel.
The three of them also wanted to seek more benefits for their families.
In this case, they could rest assured.
It was peaceful in the hall. On the surface, everyone was exchanging pleasantries with each other warmly, but inside, they were thinking of all kinds of ideas.
Lin Mengya was also discussing with the heads of the families with her great-grandfather.
Not long after, Ning Liang walked up to her, looking a little anxious.
"Master, someone has arrived outside."
Lin Mengya was a little surprised and asked him with her eyes who it was.
Ning Liang lowered his voice and said, "It's the Emperor and the Empress who have sent people to celebrate the birthday of our Master."
"The Emperor and the Empress?"
Lin Mengya was a little uncertain, but now it seemed that she couldn't neglect it.
"Please come in."
She stood up and explained to the crowd with a little apology, "Everyone, the Emperor and the Empress's edict has arrived. I have to go and receive it first. Please wait a moment."
Hearing this, no one dared to say anything more.
However, even the Emperor and the Empress had sent people to celebrate Gong Qianfeng's birthday. It seemed that the Gong family was indeed influential.
Lin Mengya and the Patriarch rushed to the front yard with their people.
In addition to the two eunuchs who were in charge of delivering the edict, there was also a group of people.
The leader was a middle-aged man in his fifties.
His temperament could be considered gentle and refined, but his face was very unfamiliar.
She wondered who he was and why he was with the people of the Emperor and the Empress.
"Master Gong, Old Master Gong, please come in."
The people who came were quite polite.
The two of them read the edict, one from the Emperor.
Of course, it was to wish her great-grandfather a happy birthday, and it was to confer a title on her.
Moreover, it was to make her the Crown Princess.
Lin Mengya was a little stunned when she received the edict.
The Crown Princess? Could it be that the Emperor went back on his words again and wanted to make a match for her?
But before she could get angry, the Empress's other edict made her understand.
That edict was to say that the Empress would accept Murong Xi, that is, Long Tianhao, as her stepson, instead of making him the Crown Prince.
These two pieces of news made her a little unable to accept it.
But on the surface, she did what she should do.
At least, no one could see that she was in a very chaotic state.
"Congratulations, Master Gong. You and the Crown Prince are in love. In the future, you will be a good couple. "
The eunuchs sent by the Emperor congratulated her with a smile. Lin Mengya temporarily put aside other things, ordered someone to prepare a big red envelope, and gave it to the eunuchs.
"Thank you, Your Excellency. But this edict came too suddenly. We are poor and remote, and we are not well-informed. I wonder if Your Excellency could give us some advice? "
The eunuchs squeezed the red envelope, and instantly smiled.
And compared to the Empress, he thought that his relationship with Gong Ya was closer.
Then he lowered his voice and said, "The First Prince is seriously ill this time, so Your Majesty has to make early plans."
"His Highness is ill? What kind of illness is it? Is it serious? "
She had not received any news about this before.
She suddenly remembered that Long Tianhao seemed to have reminded her once before that the situation in Dragon City had changed, and asked her to pay close attention.
But she had been too busy recently, so she had forgotten about it.
The eunuchs did not think much about it. He just looked around, especially when he saw the eunuchs who were not on good terms with him, then he lowered his voice and said, "It is not a serious illness, but from now on, His Highness is no longer suitable to be the Crown Prince."
Others might not understand this, but Lin Mengya knew.
The reason why Long Tianhao was used as a backup Crown Prince was because the Crown Prince was infertile.
But according to the previous plan, the Crown Prince would ascend the throne first, and then abdicate to Long Tianhao, right?
Why was the Crown Prince appointed so quickly?
The Empress loved the Crown Prince so much, and wanted to keep him as the Crown Prince very much. Would he compromise this time?
Not only did the words of the eunuchs not dispel her doubts, but it also made her even more confused.
The eunuchs did not say anything more, but just congratulated her again, and wished her great-grandfather a long life, and was ready to leave.
But the eunuchs sent by the Empress did not want to leave after receiving the reward.
Lin Mengya and her great-grandfather did not want to offend anyone, so they went forward and asked, "Sir, do you have any other orders?"
The eunuchs was the confidant of the Empress, and now he did not think much of them, so he just raised his eyebrows.
"I dare not have any other orders, but this sir is looking for you."
He was referring to the cultured and refined man beside him.
Lin Mengya turned to look at the man.
There was some anxiety and urgency in the man's eyes, but his attitude was considered polite.
After that, he bowed and asked, "Master Gong, may I ask if the people in your mansion have met my son?"
What? Looking for a child?
However, before she could ask a few more questions, she heard a surprised voice behind her.
"Father!"
After that, Feng Qi walked over quickly and greeted the man.
The man looked at Feng Qi, and his eyes almost turned red.
"Good, good, I'm relieved to see you well. By the way, where's your sister? "
At the mention of his sister, Feng Qi suddenly looked at Lin Mengya with a complicated gaze, and said in a stiff tone, "She accidentally fell into the water and is now being recuperated by the Gong family. Father, since you're here, let's go home quickly. "
Papa Feng nodded repeatedly, but the eunuchs beside him respectfully greeted Feng Qi.
"Greetings, Young Master Feng. I wonder what illness Miss Feng has. A few days ago, the Empress Dowager was still talking about not seeing Miss and Young Master for a long time. If Miss Feng is fine, why don't you follow me into the palace to accompany the Empress? "
The doubts in Lin Mengya's heart deepened.
From what the eunuchs said, the Feng siblings were actually related to the Empress.
However, Feng Qi seemed to have suffered some grievances. He pursed his lips tightly, and his eyes were filled with sorrow and indignation.
"Aunt still cares for us. Forget it, in front of Aunt, the two of us won't be bullied anymore, right?"
These words made Lin Mengya sneer in her heart.
So he was waiting for her here.
The eunuchs immediately turned pale with fright and asked, "Who is so bold that he dares to bully the Empress's nephew? Young Master, please say it. The Empress will uphold justice for you. "
However, Feng Qi kept his mouth shut and shook his head repeatedly.
Papa Feng's heart ached. He grabbed his son's hand and said angrily, "Don't be afraid. Say it out loud. I want to see who is so domineering! "
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