The Zhuge Family, it seemed, still wished to restrict Ye Mengyan, as in the eyes of Yi Xiaofei, she was perhaps nothing more than a bargaining chip. A chip that was valued because the Yuwen Family had taken an interest in her, seeking to gain advantages through her.
Past affections did not matter at all, as they held no value. But now, as the worth of Ye Mengyan became apparent, the Zhuge Family kept sending people from the Capital City, again and again.
By dusk, Yi Xiaofei accompanied Ye Mengyan to the meeting, for it was her Aunt Zhuge Mingyue who had reached out this time. They had to show respect and go have a look.
Similarly, Ye Mengyan was curious about who had come this time. Regardless of who pleaded, she would not agree.
To be with a man she had never met, no matter how excellent he might be, was not appealing to Ye Mengyan. In her heart, she felt she was nothing but a tool for the Zhuge Family to trade. She could not truly feel the presence of kinship.
