bayedsolid Chapter 421
Chapter 421
Chapter 421
If we could ignore her opinions, the Yin family wouldn't have had to pull this stunt today.
She disagreed. Even if the child could be forcibly added to the Yin family's genealogy, as long as she didn't acknowledge him or raise him, he wouldn't have a legitimate status as the eldest son.
Yin Bohong was immediately enraged.
Over the years, they had all grown accustomed to Shen Lingxia's complete submissiveness and humility.
I never expected her to be so disobedient today!
What kind of audacity did she have?
Yin Bohong slammed his fist on the table and stood up.
"What do you know, you uncouth woman! My parents are your parents-in-law, and I am your husband. As a daughter-in-law and wife, you should be obedient and virtuous, gentle and respectful! The matter of adopting this child is up to us! If you don't acknowledge him..."
Yin Bohong racked his brains, but couldn't think of any leverage to threaten Shen Lingxia, so he threw out a threat that he thought women all over the world feared most.
"...If you don't acknowledge him, I'll divorce you!"
Before Shen Lingxia could react, Old Madam Yin's expression changed.
He shouted, "Bo Hong! What are you saying!"
Madam Yin then turned to Shen Lingxia, forcing a smile, and coaxed, "Lingxia, Bohong was just saying that in a fit of anger, please don't take it seriously! We all know how much you've done for the Yin family, how could we possibly divorce you!"
Then she turned to Yin Bohong and pretended to scold him: "Bohong, how could you say such a thing! Without Lingxia, I wonder where you'll find such a good wife!"
Yin Bohong probably realized he had misspoke, so he turned his head away with a stiff face and didn't say anything back.
In the past, seeing her mother-in-law defend her like this would have moved Shen Lingxia deeply. But now, all she felt was a wry smile.
It's not that I'm unwilling to divorce her, it's that I can't divorce her!
Without her, how can Yin Bohong, a useless man, marry another woman? Where can he find another well-matched heiress who is as ignorant and easily fooled as her?
Madam Yin continued to persuade Shen Lingxia: "Lingxia, the Yin family really doesn't have any younger boys right now. You can rest assured, this child was truly handpicked by us, there won't be any problems. I'm choosing a grandson for myself and a son for Bohong, would I possibly betray myself?"
But the more she said that, the more suspicious Shen Lingxia became.
Why did the Yin family insist on forcing her to adopt this ten-year-old child?
The purpose behind this is definitely not so simple!
She couldn't yet guess the Yin family's true intentions, but she had at least learned a thing or two: she was determined not to let them have their way.
Shen Lingxia sighed, feigning reluctance.
“Mother, I really think it’s inappropriate to adopt a child this big. How about this, since you ultimately want your husband to have children, then let him take a concubine, or elevate a maidservant. Whoever he takes a fancy to, he can take her. Taking several at once is no problem, and he’ll definitely have a son soon. Aren’t your husband’s own flesh and blood better than an adopted child?”
She looked very sincere.
“I have been married into the Yin family for eight years without bearing a child. I feel so ashamed towards my husband, father, and mother. I should have taken the initiative to arrange for my husband to take a concubine long ago. That way, my husband could have many children and grandchildren, my mother could have a house full of children and grandchildren, and I could have a reputation as a tolerant and virtuous wife. That would be the best solution. What do you think?”