Chapter 1377 - 1376: The Wei Family Did It on Purpose

Chapter 1377: Chapter 1376: The Wei Family Did It on Purpose

The couple was deeply affectionate, whispering sweet nothings and laughing, filling the entire car with a rosy atmosphere.

Li Yan seemed to remember something, changed the subject, and said with his thin lips: "By the way, I’ve got the results of the investigation you asked me to do on the Feng Family."

Gu Tong became interested and asked, "What’s the situation?"

Li Yan pursed his lips and said calmly, "The Feng Family’s ancestral hall’s term hasn’t expired yet. The Wei Family did this deliberately to make things difficult for the Feng Family, and with the Zhao Family’s involvement, the situation got complicated."

The Feng Family was considered Gu Tong’s maternal home, and she often heard about the Wei Family whenever she returned.

Plus, after the incident at the banquet, she naturally kept it in mind.

That’s why she discussed it with Li Yan, hoping he would investigate secretly to find out the truth.

Gu Tong frowned and said, "Does the Wei Family have any enmity with the Feng Family? Or is it because Zhao Siyu likes my future sister-in-law Zhu Jiajia, and Wei Jian’an is using this as an opportunity to curry favor with the Zhao Family?"

The relationships among these families are intricate, and untangling them cannot be done in a few words. The surface of the matter does not represent the true reality, which is why a secret investigation is necessary.

Li Yan tapped his forefinger on the steering wheel, paused, and said, "According to the investigation results, the situation isn’t as simple as expected. The Wei Family’s targeting of the Feng Family is true, but not just because of the Zhao Family. The Zhao Family’s attack on the Feng Family is also true, but Zhu Jiajia is just an excuse or reason; the real motive still needs to be examined."

So that’s how it is.

The results of the investigation weren’t much different from Gu Tong’s suspicions, which only made it more worrying.

Gu Tong raised her eyebrows and asked, "Then tell me, who would go to such lengths to target the Feng Family?"

Going around in circles without a clear goal is obviously impossible.

The mastermind must have a compelling reason for creating trouble meticulously.

Li Yan turned the steering wheel, glanced sideways at Gu Tong, and said, "Gong Qingwan!"

Gu Tong widened her eyes and said, "Gong Qingwan?"

How could that be possible?

It wasn’t a one- or two-day affair for the Wei Family to target the Feng Family’s ancestral hall.

At that time, Gong Qingwan didn’t even know the Feng Family was an adversary; how could she have acted preemptively?

Li Yan’s deep gaze flickered with some thought, and he said, "I was puzzled at first, but later I researched some Feng Family documents and gradually understood the reason behind it: the Feng Family has a close relationship with the Old Master."

Gu Tong widened her eyes and said, "No way..."

How is it connected to the Old Master again? Could the Old Master be so influential to manipulate many families?

Li Yan calmly explained, "When Longxing Country was first established, the Old Master supported many families. The heads of these families were either friends or relatives with the Old Master, forming extraordinary connections. For instance, the Bai Family was once given a plaque with the word ’Benevolence’ by the Old Master, signifying deep friendship."

This...

Gu Tong hesitated for a moment and said, "The Old Master’s gesture is tantamount to putting the Bai Family in the spotlight, making them the target of those coveting the treasure."

Exactly.

Moreover, since Li Yan’s biological mother, Bai Su, was from the Bai Family too, her marriage into the Li Family undoubtedly strengthened the familial connection.

Li Yan remained calm and said, "So, the Bai Family is smart: they keep a low profile and don’t compete with the world."

Think of Bai Yingqing and you’ll understand; although she acts ostentatiously on the surface and appears to lack cunning, her behavior is limited to trivial matters. When it comes to significant issues, she hides her sharpness and remains relatively modest.