The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Chief Steward Yao was originally a eunuch in the imperial palace, and had been serving Chu Musheng since he was born.

Now he is thirty-five years old. After the prince left the palace and set up his own residence, he became the eunuch in charge of the palace, helping Chu Musheng manage all the affairs of the palace.

At this moment, he was leading Xu Linyun into the palace and taking him to the reception room in the side hall in the front yard.

After the maid in the mansion brought tea to Xu Linyun, Manager Yao spoke.

"Master Xu, please wait a moment. I will bring Miss Xu over right away."

Xu Linyun saluted hurriedly.

"You are so polite, sir. Thank you for your help. This is a small gift from me. Please have some tea."

As he said this, he took out a red envelope from his pocket and presented it with both hands.

"Master Xu, there's no need to be so polite. This is all within the responsibilities of this old servant."

Manager Yao quickly waved his hand to refuse. He really didn't dare to accept the red envelope.

Not to mention that there are secret guards watching in secret.

Let’s just say that Miss Xu is the first woman who has been able to get close to the prince in all these years.

How could Manager Yao dare to accept her father's gift?

"I have been with the prince for many years and am deeply trusted by him. I will do my best to serve the prince's palace. I cannot accept this red envelope. Lord Xu, please take it back quickly."

Xu Linyun looked embarrassed but still insisted.

"Eunuch, you have worked hard in the palace. This little gift is just a token of respect. I hope you will not refuse it."

Manager Yao's expression straightened and he spoke seriously.

"Master Xu, you are putting this old servant in a difficult position. The prince hates servants in the palace accepting bribes.

If I accept this red envelope and the prince finds out, I will lose my head. Lord Xu, please don't make things difficult for me."

Upon hearing this, Xu Linyun had no choice but to take back the red seal and said, clasping his fists:

"I am sorry for being rude, please don't blame me, sir."

Only then did Manager Yao smile amiably on his fat face.

"Master Xu, your words are too kind. I will go and ask Miss Xu to come over right away."

After that, he turned and left.

After a while, Xu Keke, who was as beautiful as a flower, was brought into the living room.

"Daddy!"

With tears of grievance in her eyes, Xu Keke ran over quickly and held Xu Linyun's hand tightly.

Manager Yao's mouth twitched as he watched from the side. Could it be that Miss Xu was really not very smart?

She is such a grown-up girl, even if he is her biological father, it is not appropriate to hold her hand like this!

If the prince saw this, he would probably be unhappy.

Manager Yao thought so and tiptoed out.

Xu Kekeke didn’t think so much. In the original owner’s memory, her father treated her like a child.

Coupled with the grievances she had suffered in the past few days, Xu Keke easily accepted the original owner's affection.

Xu Linyun patted her back gently and coaxed Xu Keke.

"Don't be afraid, my dear girl. Isn't Daddy here to see you? Are you okay in the palace?"

When Xu Keke thought of the intimate actions Chu Musheng had done to her, she was so embarrassed that she didn't know how to start.

Xu Linyun felt a sinking feeling in his heart when he saw this.

"Did the good girl feel wronged?"

Xu Keke quickly shook her head.

"Dad, Keke has never been wronged. It's just that the Regent is seriously ill, and I'm a little afraid of him."

Xu Linyun felt that his daughter had changed a lot and was more talkative than before.

This was a good thing, and he felt relieved and began to comfort his daughter.

"Father knows that you are simple-minded. This palace is not like home. You must remember to be careful with your words and actions.

I dare not tell others that the prince has a serious mental illness, or I might lose my head."

Xu Keke touched his head. If it was chopped off, he wondered if he could go back to his original world?

It’s better not to do it. If I can’t put it back on, I might really die.

Xu Linyun pulled Xu Keke to sit on the armchair.

"Did the prince tell me what he planned to do with you?"

Xu Keke put her hands on the armrests of the armchair and looked at Xu Linyun with her big eyes blinking.

"The prince said that our Xu family is having internal strife. Is that true?"

Xu Linyun frowned and sighed:

"My dear daughter, this matter is complicated. There are indeed some disputes in the family. Your uncle has called the elders to expel our second branch from the clan and drive them out of the Xu family.

Your father is also extremely worried. Today, your mother is moving to her dowry house with all the servants, and your younger brother can no longer attend the clan school."

Xu Keke opened her eyes wide and asked anxiously.

"Dad, what's going on? Why did uncle do this?"

Xu Linyun held Xu Keke's hand with a serious expression.

"It was only then that Daddy saw clearly how heartless they were. When they saw you were in jail, they were afraid that it would implicate them, so they kicked us out of the house."

Xu Keke quickly analyzed the pros and cons in her mind. It was better to divide the family. From now on, her uncle's family would no longer be the blood-sucking ghost of the second house.

However, their second branch no longer has the family's protection, and the issue of their younger brother's education needs to be reconsidered.

And how could Xu Yuanyuan, the woman who pushed herself down the stairs, be allowed to go unpunished?

But to protect his family, Xu Yuanyuan might not be able to rely on his own family and his uncle's family.

It seems that I have to find a powerful backer, and this backer is none other than the Regent.

Although the Regent and the original owner's husband Shen Qingfeng were equally aggressive.

But Shen Qingfeng married the original owner for fame and also because the original owner was not smart enough, so he could cover up the truth that he had an affair with another woman.

But the regent is different. He is in a high position and has great power. He can make clouds and rain with a wave of his hand.

If they can be won over, both the Xu family and the Xie family are good choices.

Perhaps it could have changed the fate of the Xie family, which was later broken up and destroyed.

Thinking of this, Xu Keke found the direction and said softly.

"Don't worry, Daddy. I'll be staying in the palace these days and will try to please the Regent so that he won't punish our family."

Xu Linyun looked at his daughter with heartache.

It is easy to imagine the price a woman has to pay to please a very powerful man.

"Keke, don't let yourself down. Our family doesn't have to worry about money, so life won't be difficult.

I'm sorry you've been wronged. The prince won't let you go back. Please be patient. If there's a chance, I'll definitely take you away from this place."

If I leave, won’t I still be trampled upon and treated as a joke by my uncle’s family?

It would be difficult to refuse if Shen Qingfeng came to propose marriage, after all, their two families had a verbal engagement.

Shen Qingfeng has now become the top scholar and can come to ask for marriage. What reason does she, the daughter of a seventh-rank official, have to refuse?

Xu Keke shook her head, and the hairpins on both sides swayed with her movements.

"Daddy, I'm not afraid. As long as I can protect our family, a little grievance is nothing."

Xu Linyun let out a long sigh.

"Never mind. When I return, I will also find a way to revive our family business. I cannot rely on you alone to handle everything in this palace."

At this time, Manager Yao came in, bowed and said.

"Master Xu, Miss Xu didn't get enough rest last night. She should go back to her room and rest."

Xu Linyun stood up and reminded Xu Keke again.

"Keke, be careful in everything you do. Don't say bad things that will hurt others and yourself."

Xu Keke looked at Manager Yao and bowed.

"Father-in-law, I have a request. I wonder if you can agree to it?"

Manager Yao moved aside to avoid her courtesy.

"Miss Xu, please feel free to tell me what you want. As long as you don't want to go back with your father, I can still make the decision."

Xu Keke said with a smile.

"Master, I would like to have my maid, Dingdang, who I've been using since childhood, come and serve me. Is that possible?"

It’s just a maid, it’s no big deal, Manager Yao nodded in agreement.

"Master Xu, please send that little maid over when you return!"

Xu Keke was extremely grateful and watched Xu Linyun leave with Manager Yao.

After Xu Linyun left, Xu Keke took the maid from the palace back to the courtyard where she lived, lay on the bed and thought about her next plan.