Chapter 1476: Chapter 1475: In Fact, It All Began Many Years Ago
Similarly, it was because of this issue that Gong Qingwan became so irritable; their relationship was becoming increasingly rigid.
In fact, many years ago...
When Bai Su was just pregnant with Li Yan, Gong Qingwan was already harboring bad intentions. In her heart, she was always plotting to kill the mother and take the son, kill Bai Su, take away her son, and then raise him herself, establishing a bond with Li Yan. This way, over time, she would unknowingly and forcibly turn Bai Su’s son into her own.
But who would have thought, Li Yan’s father, Li Quan, was one step ahead. He made an unexpected move, catching Gong Qingwan off guard, and even hid Li Yan for many years, not letting anyone know of his whereabouts.
On the surface, he seemed to fully trust Gong Qingwan, so he handed over the entire Li Family to her. But in reality, it was nothing more than a tomb filled with gold and silver treasures.
He Ma was just a servant. Even if she understood certain things, she couldn’t voice them, especially after Bai Su and Li Quan vanished without a trace; some things she could only keep to herself forever.
Li Yan glanced at He Ma and said flatly, "He Ma, a housekeeper of the Li Family should show some bias."
He Ma was speechless: "..." She never expected Li Yan to say something so sharp, and it took her by surprise.
However, she had no choice but to admit that everything Li Yan said was true.
As the housekeeper of the Li Family, her heart was naturally biased.
And the bias was certainly not towards Gong Qingwan but towards Li Yan, the true heir of the Li Family.
It’s just...
He Ma didn’t do it for a reason; it was also a choice for self-preservation.
Li Yan walked into the bedroom, gently placed Gu Tong on the bed, pulled up the quilt, and covered her. He said, "Second Lady has a strong foundation, while mine is unstable. It’s understandable for He Ma to choose a good tree to perch on. However, one day the small tree will grow strong, and by then, perhaps no one in the Li Family will remember old favors."
The words were becoming clearer; this is the reality of the situation.
If she leans now, where will He Ma live in the future?
But if He Ma chooses not to betray Gong Qingwan, then it’s a different story.
He Ma felt a bitter taste in her mouth and said, "Eldest Young Master, can’t you consider that family harmony brings prosperity, so why insist on quarreling with the Second Lady..."
She had been an old servant in the Li Family for a long time, and it wasn’t easy to stay in the Li Family for so long.
He Ma naturally didn’t want any accidents or problems at home.
If it reached that point, it would definitely be very disadvantageous for her.
Yet...
Some things were pointless to say.
The two of them had been at each other’s throats for quite some time.
In the end, He Ma would have to choose the more promising master, and the outcome would depend on this move.
Of course.
This was also because there was something for He Ma to gain, otherwise, Li Yan wouldn’t have tried to win her over repeatedly.
Li Yan finished tucking Gu Tong in and a faint smile appeared on his lips. He said, "I would like to keep the peace, but does anyone else care?"
This...
He Ma was left speechless.
Indeed, this was the truth; it takes two to tango.
It wasn’t just Li Yan’s fault; Gong Qingwan was also to blame.
The two of them were in a standoff, neither willing to take even half a step back.
As Li Yan said, even if he backed down, Gong Qingwan wouldn’t be willing to let it go.
Because he was Bai Su’s son, not related by blood to Gong Qingwan.
Gong Qingwan couldn’t swallow this grievance.
Nor was she willing to return the assets of the Li Family.
In short, no matter what, their struggle couldn’t cease.