Lady Liu was momentarily speechless, growing more and more bewildered in her heart. The relationship between Han Yuling and Li Sheng had always been ambiguous, and rumors of a pregnancy had even spread, yet there had never been any intention of a formal proposal. Could it be that she and Lian Huishan were cut from the same cloth?
Han Yuling sneered, "Do you think that just because the Old Madame is here, you have someone to lean on? It would be as easy as turning my hand over to divorce you, and a mere trifle to finish you off. Watch yourself, and don't go provoking the people of my house." Mother Li grew displeased upon hearing this and retorted, "What standing do you think you have? It is not your place to discipline my daughter-in-law." Li Sheng felt utterly awkward, unable to handle either side. Lian Huishan advised, "Godmother, just stay out of these matters and enjoy a couple of days of peace and comfort. Yuling, don't argue with an elderly person either." Han Yuling glared fiercely at Li Sheng, then turned and left. Li Sheng lowered his head in embarrassment, while Lady Liu felt a chill wash over her. She realized that neither Li Sheng nor Mother Li could keep Han Yuling in check. In this household, she likely had no hope of ever rising to prominence.
Upon learning the news of their grandmother's return, Li Geng and Li Qian walked toward their mother, who was seated in a chair, with complicated feelings. For Li Geng, his grandmother was a relative whose memory only l…
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