But Lin Mengya didn't refute him directly. She just pretended not to understand and asked, "So, what do you mean?"
The First Elder's smile became more and more peaceful.
In his opinion, no matter how powerful the Gong family was and how far away they were, they were still like a wanderer who missed their home.
Moreover, the aristocratic families in Wei Country were also in constant strife with each other.
Although the aboriginals were getting worse, they still had their foundation.
He even felt that the wealth of the Gong family was simply prepared for the aboriginals.
He didn't have to take advantage of the Gong family.
At that time, even if others were unwilling, he would propose to raise the status of the Gong family.
At least, he couldn't hurt the heart of a wanderer.
"It's actually very simple."
"You're not outsiders, so I'll be straightforward. I heard that the Gong family is doing well outside. I think it's better to let our clansmen control it than let those outsiders interfere. In this way, the benefits won't be divided among them. "
What a shameless man! What a shameless man!
Lin Mengya was so angry that she almost laughed.
It sounded as if every word was for the sake of the Gong family, but in fact, he was blatantly trying to rob them.
Lin Mengya couldn't help but reflect.
Did she look like a fool? Or did she look like a pushover?
Why did the aboriginals dare to have such shameless ideas? They even spoke in a tone as if they were giving her this opportunity.
Ha, she didn't want this kind of "face" at all. Whoever wanted it could take it away, okay?
But on the surface, she still didn't turn hostile.
She just thought for a while and said, "First Elder, I'm afraid I can't make the decision on this matter. However, the big chamber of commerce already has a complete access mechanism. If the aboriginals want to join, they can go to the local branch to apply. "
Because she still needed to seek medical treatment for Moyan, Lin Mengya had already retreated again and again. She didn't want to shed all pretense of cordiality.
But now she was even more glad that she didn't rush to reveal this news.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be facing a discussion today, but a naked threat.
The First Elder's expression changed slightly. It seemed that he was not very satisfied with Lin Mengya's answer.
But he also knew that the Gong family had been outside for so many years, and their hearts were already wild.
In the end, he was different from the clansmen around him.
Perhaps, in the hearts of the Gong Family, the interests of the aboriginals were no longer their number one priority.
Therefore, although he was unhappy, he did not say anything. Moreover, in his eyes, Lin Mengya was just a messenger.
The ones who could really make the decision were probably the elders in her family.
"You should go back and discuss this matter with your elders. I still stand by what I said, we can't be rootless duckweed. Although many things have happened in the past, we are still of the same race … "
"First Elder." Lin Mengya interrupted him.
She really didn't want to hear the other party use their kinship as a pretense.
"Many years ago, the Gong Family no longer had any relations with the Gu Family. This matter has also been approved by the clan elders back then. "
"As a junior, I admit that I cannot betray my ancestors. Moreover, I don't know the reason why the Gong Family was removed from the clan. If I confusedly admit that I am of the same race as you, then to the ancestors of the Gong Family, I will be unfilial. "
She finished in one breath, and without waiting for the First Elder to speak, she continued, "The ancestors have already passed away. I can't make a decision on behalf of the deceased. Therefore, if the Great Elder really wants the Gong Family to return, why don't you tell the public about what happened in the past and seek justice for the Gong Family? "
Before she finished speaking, someone already couldn't help but stomp his foot.
"Wishful thinking! Since ancient times, no one from the abandoned clan has dared to bargain with the clan like this. First Elder, don't talk nonsense with her. I think she is simply asking for a mile when given an inch! "
The person who spoke was a middle-aged man she had never seen before.
However, Lin Mengya saw that he was standing behind Master Pei. What else could she not understand?
It seemed that he had received Pei Qianji's instructions.
The First Elder didn't speak and only lowered his eyes. However, he must be blaming Lin Mengya for being so ruthless.
But what had Lin Mengya not seen before?
She smiled indifferently and said, "Since it's a matter of time, let's not say that we are of the same race. It's better to be official, lest everyone feels uncomfortable."
The man wanted to continue reprimanding Lin Mengya, but was stopped by the First Elder.
"Alright, let's talk about this later."
Although he was quite dissatisfied with Gong Ya's attitude, today was the clan meeting, and he had more important things to do.
In fact, the First Elder also had the intention to give her the cold shoulder. At the same time, he wanted to let her see the true power of the aboriginals.
Perhaps in this way, she would understand that his suggestion was really for the good of the Gong Family.
Lin Mengya didn't continue to pester him.
But from the First Elder's attitude, she could also understand why the ancestors of the Gong Family wanted to erase this part of history.
When the Gong Family was abandoned by the aboriginals, were they also powerless to defend themselves?
Even before that, they used to treat the aboriginals as their home. Unfortunately, in the end, their names were removed by their own family without any hesitation.
This place was indeed not worthy of nostalgia.
Her mood was also affected until a big hand quietly held hers.
She turned her head and fell into his gentle and deep eyes.
Long Tianhao didn't say anything. He just looked at her quietly, holding her hand tightly, as if nothing could separate them.
He was using his own way to comfort her, so that she wouldn't be sad.
Her home had never been this strange place.
Lin Mengya's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously held his hand.
That's right.
No matter whether she was "Lin Mengya" or "Gong Ya", she had already found her home.
Therefore, she didn't care what decision the aboriginals would make.
What she wanted to protect was never this place.
The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Nothing needed to be said.
The interaction between the two of them was very quiet, but it fell into the eyes of some people.
Yue Zhengzitan looked at the couple leisurely, but from time to time, he would look at his eldest brother.
Sigh, it was all the fault of the elders in the family.
Of all the things that could have been left behind, why did their eldest brother have to leave the position of the principal wife empty, and it could only be left for the Gong Family.
It was a pity for the women in his eldest brother's backyard.
No matter how much he liked them, they could only be the side wife.
But no matter how nice the side wife sounded, she was still a concubine.
Sometimes he really couldn't understand his eldest brother, who was so old-fashioned. Anyway, the woman in the Gong Family was married, and the elders in the family had been disciplined by his eldest brother, so no one would stop his eldest brother from marrying his beloved woman.
But he didn't know why his eldest brother, who was so stubborn, wouldn't agree no matter what.
In the blink of an eye, he thought of a few good ideas to make his eldest brother give up.
But before he could find a chance to implement them, his eldest brother glanced at him indifferently.
The next moment, Yue Zhengzitan automatically stood at attention, and there was no more idea in his heart.
Lin Mengya, who was opposite, also happened to see this scene.
She didn't expect that Yue Zhengzitan was so afraid of his eldest brother.
She looked at the two brothers, but Yue Zheng and Zi Tan didn't have much of a reaction. On the other hand, Patriarch Yue Zheng looked at her for a moment before looking away as if nothing had happened.
So, did he have something to say to her?
Sometimes, language wasn't the only way for smart people to communicate with each other.
Just like Lin Mengya and Master Yue Zheng, when they looked at each other, they reached a consensus.
At this time, the clan meeting officially began.
As guests, Lin Mengya and Long Tianhao didn't intend to actively participate.
Although the two of them occupied the positions of the Pei family, it was only because they wanted to disgust people.
After the clan meeting began, the two of them quietly watched from the sidelines.
In fact, in Lin Mengya's opinion, the so-called ancient clan meeting was more like a reward and punishment meeting.
The elders would propose to judge the progress and mistakes of a certain family in the past few years. Then, the reward and punishment would be carried out.
As for Yue Zheng's family, it was also part of the balance of power.
If there was no objection from either side, the reward or punishment would take effect immediately. If there was an objection, it had to be voted on by the representatives of the whole clan.
It sounded quite fair, right?
But after listening carefully for a while, she could tell that there was something to it.
The clans that received the reward were almost all Upper Flux Clan, or some clans that had a friendly relationship with the big clans.
As for the punishment, it was the Lower Flux Clan or the small clans that had no power or influence.
The strangest thing was that when they announced the punishment, those small clans couldn't come out to defend themselves.
Even if they did, it would be useless. In any case, they weren't the ones making the decisions.
This created a rather strange situation.
Those small clans were either forced to accept the punishment or choose a big clan to rely on.
Even if they became the vassals of the big clans, they were still divided into different ranks.
Those high and mighty big clans could exploit their vassal clans without any hesitation.
And these vassal clans, from high to low, exploited the lower ranks in turn.
This scene made Lin Mengya feel very uncomfortable.
As a big clan, the Gong family also had its own vassal clans, but she had never done this before.
The result of doing this was that the suppressed small clans would be continuously squeezed out of their remaining value until one day, when they couldn't take it anymore, they would become useless dregs.
In the ancient clans, the clans that had completely lost their usefulness would probably not have a good ending.
She suddenly thought of those women in the hot spring village who gave birth one after another, as well as those traitors who were locked up indiscriminately in the thirteen passes.
A thought that made her feel very uncomfortable gradually emerged in her mind.
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