As she grew more and more beautiful, the Grand Secretary also hoped to use her to secure a brighter future for the family.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have studied with Yunna, broadened her horizons, and met talented young people.

Yun Lian yawned, rubbing her aching lower back, and hurried to stop the Grand Secretary before he went to court.

The Grand Secretary is nearly 45 years old and has a refined and scholarly demeanor. Just by walking past you, it's as if he carries a scholarly air with him.

Seeing Yun Lian standing not far away, surprise appeared in his eyes.

His illegitimate daughter was never close to them from a young age; in the whole family, only Yunna could keep her in check.

Yun Lian bowed to him in a junior's manner.

"Father, I have a request."

The Grand Secretary stroked his not-so-long beard and said with a smile, "We're family, why bother with begging? If there's anything you need, just tell your father, and he'll grant your request."

Upon hearing this, Yun Lian went straight to the point: "Father, I've made a few friends at the academy, and they might come to our mansion to visit me sometime."

I didn't realize it before because I was all alone, but now I'm afraid my little courtyard isn't enough to entertain guests, so I'm thinking of moving to a different place.

The Grand Secretary had never been to her courtyard, but hearing what she said made sense, so he simply waved his hand.

"I thought it was a big deal, so I took my father's seal to the steward and asked him to move you to a better courtyard."

"You were too young before, so we didn't need much land, but now you're a grown woman. It's good to move to a different courtyard, so outsiders won't think we've mistreated you."

Yun Lian, having achieved her goal, immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, Father!"

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