Xiu's worries were not completely unreasonable.
Although the Dongfang family was still loyal to the king, because Xiaoyu's foundation was not stable, even if he inherited the throne, it would be difficult for him to cope with the joint attack of several other aristocratic families.
No amount of kindness could compare to the cruelty of reality.
Supporting Xiaoyu might mean that the whole family would be condemned.
And judging from his current strength, the throne was not something that he could easily obtain.
Therefore, the Dongfang family also had their own plans.
Dongfang Xu was one of the people who strongly supported Xiaoyu. The marriage with Xiu was also a scheme that they thought of to forcibly put the Dongfang family on the scale.
However, there were also many people who disagreed.
This marriage was not approved by many people, and it was not settled at all.
After listening to Xiu's helpless narration, Lin Mengya also roughly understood why Xiaoyu reacted so strongly to this marriage.
"In fact, this matter can't be completely blamed on the ninth prince. My father once told me that there would be such a day in Lieyun sooner or later. Whether it was aristocratic families or tribes, it was just a passing cloud. The more fierce the competition was now, the more miserable it would be in the end. With the wisdom and means of the king, unifying Lieyun was not a far-fetched thing. Uncle supported the ninth prince so much just to fight for a way out for the Dongfang family. "
Although Xiu's eyes were gloomy, Lin Mengya still saw a trace of indifference and sarcasm on her face.
She used to know that Xiu was a simple and kind-hearted but very smart little girl.
Now listening to her words, Lin Mengya found that every word and sentence of her was detached and mature.
What kind of family could raise such a smart and cunning girl? Now Lin Mengya became more and more curious.
"I only heard that you have an uncle before, but I have never heard about your father. Hearing what you said, your father's vision is really extraordinary. If there is a chance, I would like to visit your father. I wonder if it's okay? "
Perhaps other aristocratic families only felt that the Dongfang family was dispensable. After all, it was just a family that mainly focused on business.
In the fight for power, it neither had the prestige of the Xin family nor the foundation of other families.
Perhaps it was because of this that the Dongfang Family was so eager to find another strong backer to hug.
But Lin Mengya knew better than anyone else that the Dongfang brothers were different from others.
The Lieyun Nation was an extremely xenophobic country that was almost in a state of seclusion.
However, they were one of the few that could travel to other countries to do business as they pleased. Furthermore, they became one of the few giants on the trade route.
Perhaps there was the secret support of the King, but more importantly, it was the Dongfang family's original foundation and their means.
If Xiao Yu wanted to lead the Lieyun Nation to a new level, he would have to do so.
The Dongfang Clan was a far-sighted clan with sufficient ability and connections. They were bound to be roped in and placed in an important position.
Fortunately, she had a good relationship with Xiu and Dongfang Xu. Perhaps she could save a lot of time for her purpose.
"My father … He's not in the mansion. According to my uncle, ever since I was born, my father chose to travel outside. The number of times I've seen my father in my life can be counted on one hand. Come to think of it, I haven't seen him for three years. However, if my father comes back, it's best if you don't see him, Sister Lin. My father is a little strange. But I'll try my best to make it happen. Don't worry. "
Although the light in the room was extremely dim, Lin Mengya could still see the serious look on the girl's face.
Lin Mengya couldn't help but sigh secretly.
The more simple-minded a child was, the easier it was to be stubborn.
Although Xiu had a very close relationship with Lin Mengya, what Xiu thought and did was for Xiao Yu all the time.
They were really a pair of little enemies. Lin Mengya didn't know what Xiu owed Xiao Yu in her previous life.
In this life, she had already returned his eyes, but it was not enough. She also wanted to crush her heart.
However, Lin Mengya couldn't make the decision for this kind of thing.
Their situation was different from that of her brother and Shangguan Hui.
But if Xiao Yu really couldn't choose his own marriage in the future, Xiu might really be his first choice.
The word 'love' was really hard to fathom.
The two of them said a few more intimate words. It was not until dawn that they fell asleep unconsciously.
Lin Mengya had always been a light sleeper. So when Xiu moved a little, she also opened her tired eyes.
"Xiu, what's the time now?"
Lin Mengya rubbed her sore head. Everything that happened last night immediately came back to her in an instant.
Oh! She had made an appointment with Xiao Yu to meet at the gate of the palace.
She didn't show up for a whole night. She was afraid that the boy would be worried to death.
"It's still early. Sister Lin, you should rest for a while. I've already sent someone to find the ninth prince. I believe he will come soon. I remember that when you woke up in the prince's mansion, you used to eat some soft porridge every morning. I've already asked the kitchen to make it. Sister Lin, you can wait for a while. "
In the sunshine, Xiu smiled extremely charmingly and brightly.
The loss of her eyes did not affect her beauty at all.
On the contrary, it made her look even more delicate and pitiful.
"Okay, then I'll trouble you."
It was actually a good thing for Lin Mengya to meet an old friend in a foreign place.
Moreover, Xiu was more like a kind little sister to her.
"Well, I'll go out and have a look."
Lin Mengya didn't know if it was an illusion, but Xiu's smile just now seemed a little strange.
Maybe she thought too much. After all, Xiu was a little different from before.
Moreover, her senses had always been sharp.
If Xiu was hiding something from her, she would definitely be able to see it.
The mansion of the Dongfang Family was deeper and more complicated than Lin Mengya had imagined.
Although the courtyard of the family was just beginning to take shape, it still lacked a little charm compared with an old aristocratic family like the Dongfang Family.
After breakfast in the morning, Lin Mengya was pulled by Xiu to walk back and forth in the courtyard of the Dongfang Family.
She really saw what was called carved beams and painted rafters and winding paths leading to seclusion.
After walking for such a morning, it was said that they had only visited less than half of the Dongfang Family's mansion.
But Lin Mengya understood one thing.
Xiu's status in the Dongfang Family might be a little different.
It seemed that no one else lived in this half of the courtyard except her, an unmarried girl.
Logically speaking, even if there was only the main branch of the Dongfang Family in the mansion, there should be a lot of people.
Now, after walking half of the courtyard, she didn't see other people from the Dongfang Family, which was enough to explain the problem.
Such a big place might be for Xiu to live alone!
Sure enough, it was a mess of wealth. Although they had the same family background, it was really different for Lin Mengya's childhood when she couldn't even have a full meal!
"Sister Lin, look at my courtyard. Is it beautiful?"
After walking around, the two of them sat in the pavilion to rest.
Fine and crystal beads of sweat penetrated Xiu's fair and delicate forehead, and the girl's face was also a little bright red.
Looking around, although it was a big mansion, it was very quiet and elegant. The decoration was exquisite, which made people feel relaxed and happy.
This was indeed a good place.
"Of course it's beautiful. I didn't expect that your house would be like a fairyland. With such a house, you won't be bored at home, right? "
Lin Mengya picked up the teacup in front of her and said with a smile.
Xiu smiled sweetly when she heard that. Then, she stammered and said, "Yes, Master.
"In that case, Sister Lin, how many days can you stay here with me? It's only a few days. We haven't seen each other for a long time, and I always feel that there are a lot of things to talk about. And here, only you can accompany me. "
Looking at the pitiful girl, it was really hard for Lin Mengya to say no.
However, there were also many things to do in the palace.
Seeing that the Yao Family was going to make trouble, Lin Mengya absolutely couldn't sit back and wait for death.
What was more, last night, they dared to kidnap her, which meant that the Yao Family had long been disobedient.
In this case, she should be in the palace and fight side by side with Xiaoyu and Madam.
But she really couldn't bear to refuse Xiu's kindness.
She could only think for a long time, trying to say something that wouldn't make this girl sad.
"I …"
Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by a voice.
"Sister! Are you all right? Dongfang Xiu, you're so hateful! You actually want to take my sister hostage. Humph, people from the Dongfang Family always like to use such dirty means to force me to give in, huh? "
Lin Mengya was a little surprised by Xiaoyu's angry rebuke.
She turned around and was just about to comfort Xiu when she saw that her little face had turned from a blush to a pitiful ghastly pale.
Lin Mengya frowned slightly and threw a dagger look at Xiaoyu.
But she saw that the lad ran over angrily, grabbed her hand tightly, and hid behind him protectively.
"Xiaoyu, I'm fine. Xiu is a good friend of mine, and it was she who saved me last night. You can't say that about her! "
Lin Mengya's tone was a little harsh. It would be fine if she didn't know what Xiu had done for Xiaoyu.
But once she knew, she would naturally be more on Xiu's side.
Even though Xiaoyu was innocent in this matter.
But if Xiu hadn't secretly fallen in love with him, how could she have made such a big sacrifice for him?
Sometimes, not knowing could not be an excuse to enjoy the sacrifice of others.
"Don't be deceived by them! Save you? In my opinion, she most likely wants to use you to make me agree to the engagement with her! "
Xiaoyu, who had always been calm, seemed to be surprisingly angry.
As soon as he said those words, he regretted it.
After all, his sister had a special status to him. But when he saw that his sister was on that woman's side, Wanyan Yu was furious.
Lin Mengya frowned. She was really very disappointed with Xiaoyu.
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