Quick, female general, I traveled through time to save my father

Chapter 238: Two Cannon Fodders in Domineering Literature 20

The old lady had also thought that if her eldest son never had a son, she could pass the family business on to her granddaughter.

At worst, I can just let my granddaughter find a son-in-law who lives with her.

In this day and age, although the Leng family has few descendants, she is not so extreme as to require pure bloodline.

As long as these properties still belong to the Leng family, it will be fine. Before Leng Yihan was found, the old lady had even considered adopting a grandson from her second daughter.

It was really because the eldest daughter-in-law raised her granddaughter to be spoiled and she had no intention of pursuing a career.

Moreover, the old lady wanted to intervene and change her granddaughter's temper, but the eldest daughter-in-law was not very willing.

But the second daughter didn't quite please her, and her personality gave the old lady a headache.

Unlike the young Mrs. Leng, the second daughter, though opinionated, seemed petty and lacked a sense of the bigger picture. She often quarreled with her in-laws over trivial matters, and sometimes even argued with her own family over trivial matters of personal gain.

This made Old Lady Leng feel that although her second daughter was fertile, she ultimately did not inherit her broad-mindedness and foresight.

In contrast, although the eldest son's family has never given birth to a boy, Mrs. Leng still has high hopes for the eldest son.

This expectation is not without reason, because in her heart, the eldest son is her most beloved son.

The relationship between them, mother and son, had long transcended ordinary kinship, forging a deep tacit understanding. The eldest son always understood Mrs. Leng's thoughts and feelings immediately, without needing to explain. This kind of tacit understanding, in modern terms, is "on the same wavelength."

There was indeed a kind of "oneness" between Old Lady Leng and her eldest son. Therefore, Old Lady Leng's trust and expectations for her eldest son were unmatched by her other children.

For so many years, Leng Yihan's father raised children outside, and Old Lady Leng was not completely ignorant of these things.

In fact, she not only knew about these things, but also took an attitude that was almost tacit and even supportive. In her opinion, a man's extramarital affairs were not worth making a fuss about. What was important was that the eldest brother's performance in the family business was consistent and did not let her down.

Old Madam Leng never thought that there was something wrong with her son because he couldn't give birth to a boy.

She firmly believed that the problem must lie with those women. It was their inability to bear a son that led to this outcome. This belief was deeply rooted in Old Lady Leng's mind. She believed that her son's genes and abilities were impeccable, and that all responsibility should be borne by those women.

To ensure the succession of the family, Madam Leng even encouraged the eldest son to seek more opportunities outside. The Leng family was so large, so what if her son had to support a few more women? It wasn't like he couldn't afford it.

She believed that as long as she found the right woman, giving birth to a boy was a matter of time.

With the support of Old Lady Leng, the eldest brother's behavior of raising children outside became more and more unscrupulous.

This kind of family atmosphere makes the eldest son more fearless. He devotes more energy to relationships outside. It is conceivable that the eldest daughter-in-law in the family would not have any thoughts about this old lady.

The reason why it has never erupted is simply that the old lady is still the real ruler of the Leng family.

If the eldest daughter-in-law makes too much trouble, it is very likely that Mrs. Leng will ask her son to divorce her.

By that time, she and her daughter would not be as prosperous as they are now.

Aunt Leng Yihan was married into the Leng family when the family was not yet prosperous.

Her mother's family is not a well-established one. Even the people on her mother's side have to rely on the Leng family for their livelihood.

That's why she didn't raise any objections when Leng Yihan, the eldest grandson of the Leng family, was brought back from outside.

She lacked confidence. Her parents' family could not give her any help, and her pregnancy was not good enough to give birth to a boy. She could only watch the illegitimate child come into the house.

From the moment Leng Yihan was brought home, she was considered by Old Lady Leng as the future heir of the family. She hoped that through her careful training, Leng Yihan would be able to lead the Leng family to a more glorious future.

So Leng Yihan grew up with Old Madam Leng, and as soon as he came of age, the old lady asked Leng's father to give him power and take over most of the affairs of the Leng Family Group.

He seems to be the new generation leader of the Leng family. As for how his paranoia and desire for control were formed, there is no way to know.

Sirong and Muchen arrived at the Leng family mansion and sneaked in quietly.

Although the area of ​​this house is not as large as Sijia's, its scale is still quite impressive. The high walls enclose the scenery within the courtyard, but they cannot block the calm and heavy atmosphere that emanates from it.

Several vigorous old trees are planted in the courtyard, and some exquisite bonsai are placed under the trees, which are obviously well-maintained. A bluestone path winds its way to the main courtyard, and the flowers and plants on both sides emit a faint fragrance, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

However, the scene in the main courtyard was somewhat different from what they expected.

Old Madam Leng was not like what she was portrayed on TV, wearing a cheongsam, with silver hair, and looking like someone from a wealthy family.

In reality, Mrs. Leng appears even more down-to-earth and approachable. She wears a solid cotton home suit, her hair tied simply behind her head, and she is concentrating on trimming a bonsai tree with a pair of scissors in her hand.

Sirong and Muchen just glanced at Old Madam Leng, didn't do anything to her, and went to find Leng Yihan's aunt Zhang Cui.

Zhang Cui lives in a side courtyard with her daughter.

The side courtyard was located on the east side of the mansion. It was quiet and peaceful. Although it wasn't as spacious and bright as the main courtyard, it was still comfortable and livable. Zhang Cui had a rather ordinary appearance, being less than 1.6 meters tall and a bit overweight. However, her skin was well-maintained, making her look younger than her actual age.

Although Zhang Cui lived in a side courtyard, she was Leng Yihan's father's wife after all, so the servants would definitely not dare to neglect her when it came to her expenses.

Zhang Cui had a habit that hadn't changed for many years: she would drink a bowl of bird's nest porridge before going to bed every day, no matter the season, to maintain her health. Si Rong took advantage of the situation and quietly put a dose of "Duozi Dan" into the bowl of bird's nest porridge.

This was Sirong's first time using the fertility pill, and she had no idea how effective it would be. As the name suggests, it was rumored that women who took it would be highly likely to give birth to many children. As for how many children Zhang Cui would bear, Sirong wasn't sure and could only wait and see.

The drugging process went much more smoothly than expected. Zhang Cui was completely unaware and slowly drank the bird's nest porridge spoonful by spoonful as usual. After doing this, Sirong and Muchen left the Leng residence.

Before setting off, Xiao 5 had already found out the addresses of all the mistresses that Leng Yihan's father had kept outside. Most of these women lived in high-end residential areas in the city, had good living conditions, and usually dressed up and lived a leisurely and comfortable life.

After giving Zhang Cui the medicine, Sirong and Muchen immediately set off for the residences of Leng's father's lovers.