In the center of Lin Mansion, there is an attic, from which you can have a panoramic view of the entire Lin Mansion.

Three figures stood by the window on the top floor of the attic, facing Xu Yan in the courtyard. They could observe Xu Yan's every move.

The eldest among the three is Lin Mofu, the head of the Lin family.

Lin Mofu held the gift from Xu Yan in his hand. He only opened it and took a look at it before losing interest and placed it on the table.

Then he looked at the gorgeously dressed man on one side and asked, "What do you think of Xu Yan, Your Highness? Can he be used as a chess piece for you and me?"

The man shook his head, looked at Xu Yan in the distance, and said, "I'm not a god, and I haven't even met my cousin a few times. How do I know how he is?"

The person who spoke was the eldest prince of the dynasty, King Yan Xu Chuxiu, and the last remaining person was Lin Mining.

After Xu Chuxiu finished speaking, he picked up the painting on the table and looked at it carefully.

"I don't know what people are like, but this painting, in isolation, is somewhat interesting."

Xu Chuxiu's attitude of having nothing to do with him made Lin Mofu very uncomfortable and felt a little unhappy, so he immediately looked at Lin Mining.

"Mining, what do you think?"

Lin Mining also looked down upon Xu Chuxiu, the King of Yan. The majestic eldest son of Emperor Yu and the most reasonable heir to Yu in the future could only enjoy himself and not make progress all day long.

It's just that the Lin family is now tied to Xu Chuxiu, and she will soon become Xu Chuxiu's concubine.

Lin Mining had no choice. Even if it wasn't for herself, she still had to think about the Lin family.

"I have never seen Machiavellian Wisdom before, but his behavior is quite weird and different from ordinary people. My daughter can't tell for sure."

Lin Mining didn't finish her words and wanted to save some face for Xu Chuxiu.

"Then do you think the plan against your uncle this time has something to do with him?"

"On the surface, it seems that this is led by the aristocratic family, but Xu Yan does not have much relationship with the aristocratic family. Therefore, my daughter believes that Xu Yan was not involved. However, Prince An is very likely to have made plans for the aristocratic family.

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Lin Mining said it very euphemistically, but in fact she said that Xu Yan had no ambition and was not qualified to compete with the Lin family.

Lin Mofu nodded, thinking that Lin Mining was right.

"I want to use Xu Yan to sow discord between Prince An's Mansion and the aristocratic family, what do you think?"

Xu Yan belongs to Prince An's Mansion, but unlike Prince An, he has nothing to do with the family. As long as he makes good use of this, it will be enough to cause them civil strife.

As soon as Lin Mofu's words came out, Xu Chuxiu still didn't react. He was still looking at the painting in his hand, as if he hadn't heard him.

But Lin Mining looked unnatural, not knowing whether to object or support.

After a moment of silence, Xu Chuxiu suddenly said: "Actually, I think you all underestimate your cousin!"

"Hmm? What do you think, His Highness Prince Yan?" Lin Mining asked.

Looking at Lin Mining's pretty face, Xu Chuxiu smiled and said, "Looking at this painting, don't you see anything special?"

Lin Mining said angrily: "What's the purpose? Isn't it just that 'painting the skin of a tiger is difficult to paint the bones, knowing the person but not the heart'?"

"No, no!"

Xu Chuxiu pretended to be profound and pointed at the painting in his hand and asked: "Look carefully, is this painting signed?"

Lin Mining took a look and saw that there was indeed no signature on it.

"That's right. Since there is no signature, it is most likely that it was written by Xu Yan. Think about it, a vassal king who had nothing to do all day suddenly gave a painting he made to others. Why is this?"

Lin Mining shook her head, expressing her incomprehension.

Xu Chuxiu explained: "The tiger in the painting is so weak that it is difficult to even walk normally. From Yigu's point of view, Xu Yan wanted to compare himself with the tiger in the painting, take the initiative to show weakness, and want to turn enemies into friends with us."

As he said that, Xu Chuxiu didn't forget to take out his fan and started fanning himself, looking like a master.

Lin Mining had nothing to say, and looked at her father, her eyes seeming to say: "Dad, look at what kind of husband you chose for me? It's really hard to leave the fate of the Lin family in the hands of such a person.

Is it appropriate?"

Lin Mofu was also angered by Xu Chuxiu. His anger surged and he coughed twice.

Lin Mining quickly supported Lin Mofu and patted Lin Mofu on the back.

"Your Highness, I am feeling ill today. I'm afraid I won't be able to continue drinking tea with Your Highness."

"Oh, okay, then come back another day!"

Xu Chuxiu didn't seem to notice Lin Mofu's intention to drive people away, and happily left with a fan. He also took away the painting Xu Yan gave to Lin Mofu.

Seeing this scene, Lin Mining was also very angry.

After getting off the attic, Xu Chuxiu looked back at the direction of the father and daughter upstairs, and sneered: "The Qingliu Lin family? It's just a dog raised by the father. No matter how much Prince An is at odds with his father, he is still one of his own.

How can it be compared to a dog?!"

After muttering to himself, Xu Chuxiu looked at a corner of the attic before leaving: "Haha, interesting!"

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"Dad, I still don't understand why you chose a waste like Xu Chuxiu?"

Lin Mofu let out a long sigh and said: "Well, why don't I know that Xu Chuxiu is useless? But the Lin family has no choice. I can only bet that your majesty will eventually choose Xu Chuxiu as the crown prince according to the ancestral system."
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Everything the Lin family has now was given by Emperor Shunxing. Once Emperor Shunxing is gone and the new emperor ascends the throne, it will be time to liquidate the Lin family.

Lin Mofu knew very well that the children of the Lin family had already tasted the taste of power and could not leave. Those who had offended before would not allow them to back down. All he could do now was to give it a go and fight for a future for the Lin family. He believed that,

The Lin family can also become a top-notch family!

"Does that mean you have to sacrifice Youqing's lifelong happiness?"

Lin Mining felt guilty when she recalled her sister.

Although she still doesn't know Lin Mofu's specific plan, she can guess a little bit. It is nothing more than creating a conflict between Xu Yan and the family, and indirectly turning the family against Prince An's palace.

But in this way, Xu Yan will have to face a thousand-year-old family that even the emperor dare not easily provoke. Doesn't this mean that Xu Yan is going to die?

In this way, as the princess of the county, can Lin Youqing still have a peaceful life?

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"She is the daughter of the Lin family. The Lin family gave birth to her and raised her, giving her the best life. She should pay for the Lin family!"

"What about her own mother? Was it because of the Lin family that she was forced to death by you?" Lin Mining did not give in and looked at Lin Mofu.

"Wan'er, she...she said she wouldn't regret it. She would give up everything for Youqing!"

Lin Mofu's answer made Lin Mining feel chilled. Is power really so attractive?

Lin Mining finally fell silent. No matter how much she said, it was useless. What was the difference between her own fate and Lin Youqing's?

What neither Lin Mofu nor Lin Mining noticed was that a young girl was squatting not far from them.

The girl is Lin Youqing. At this moment, she is covering her mouth and crying so hard.

Lin Youqing and Lin Mining were talking privately before, and as they were talking, the maid came and called Lin Mining away. Originally, Lin Youqing didn't pay attention, but she overheard the maid mentioning her father, Lin Mofu.

Lin Youqing couldn't hold back, so she quietly followed Lin Youqing to the attic and heard all this.

She never thought that there would be such a cruel father in the world. Not only did he force his mother to death for power, but now he also wanted to take her only support away from her.

After crying for a while, Lin Youqing slowly stood up and wiped her tears with a handkerchief.

I tidied up my appearance and walked out of the attic calmly like a normal person.

On the other side, Xu Yan had already drank two pots of tea, but he hadn't seen Lin Youqing's shadow yet.

When he was bored, he saw Xu Chuxiu walking towards him.

"Cousin, why are you in Lin Mansion?"

Although he had long known that the Lin family and Xu Chuxiu were tied together, it was normal to see Xu Chuxiu here, but Xu Yan still had to pretend to ask.

Xu Chuxiu ran over and sat next to Xu Yan. He picked up the teapot in front of him and poured it into his mouth.

After taking a big sip, I stopped.

"Ah, I'm so thirsty."

Xu Yan moved to the side with slight disgust. He hated people who had no sense of boundaries, especially if this person was a man.

"Cousin, I'm in trouble, please help me quickly!"

Xu Yan really wanted to ask Xu Chuxiu: Do you think we are familiar with each other?

Before Xu Yan could refuse, Xu Chuxiu said: "That bitch Lin Mofu actually wants to marry his legitimate daughter to me as a concubine. If I don't agree, he will commit suicide. Don't you think it's annoying?"

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Xu Yan doesn't know whether Lin Mofu is angry or not, but it's really annoying when you say this. Didn't you see the eldest young master of the Lin family next to you?

Young Master Lin was on pins and needles, he didn't even know how to refute Xu Chuxiu's words.

Seeing Xu Yan didn't answer, Xu Chuxiu thought Xu Yan understood, and then continued: "Cousin, I know that Lin Mining was your fiancée before, and you still have resentment towards the Lin family in your heart. How about this, I will make the decision.

Lin Mining gives you a maid, which can be regarded as helping you get revenge!"

"Ahem!" Xu Yan couldn't hold back any longer. No one could keep up with Xu Chuxiu's brain circuit.

"Cousin, I don't want to say this. It would be bad if others heard it."

As he said that, Xu Yan glanced at Mr. Lin aside with a pointed look.
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