I can't afford to mess with the concubine doctor

Chapter 116 Doubt

"Second young master said so, but blame me for hurting your future?" Lin's exquisitely painted Yuanshan black eyebrows raised vigorously, and a cold chill burst out from the corners of the eyes and brows, making people look like they were in a cold sky. .

Although Leng Yuanling had resentment in his heart, after all, Mrs. Lin was his biological mother and the person he could rely on the most in the Huaiyang Marquis Mansion, so he could no longer add fuel to the flames with tit-for-tat, so he immediately knelt down with his clothes on and said with lowered hands: "The son's unscrupulous words didn't mean to make his mother angry, but he asked her to forgive her."

In desperation, he even forgot to abide by the etiquette, and only called Lin by his private name.

Hearing the word 'mother', Lin's gloomy face softened a little. Just as Leng Yuanling thought, their mother and son depend on each other. If there is a rift between each other, it will be of no benefit to anyone, so after a little pondering, He sighed and said, "It's because I, as a mother, don't live up to expectations. I can't blame you. Get up."

Hearing this, Leng Yuanling was about to speak comfortingly, but Mrs. Lin said to Leng Yuanqing first: "Qing'er, I'm afraid I will disturb your good mood today, and my aunt will cook some special dishes in person someday. , let the two of you brothers have a good drink."

How clever Leng Yuanqing is, how could he not understand that Mrs. Lin had something to say to Leng Yuanling, she cupped her hands wittily, and said with a smile: "My aunt is kind, Qing'er is just waiting for your skill." After finishing speaking, she turned around leave.

After Leng Yuanqing left, Lin waved his hand to get all the servants in the hall to retreat, and then turned his gaze back to Leng Yuanling. Leng Yuanling felt uncomfortable being watched by her, so he turned his face away to avoid it. She looked into her eyes and said in a low voice: "Mother, my son is also complaining about you, so you are not still angry, are you?"

"Arguing for me?" Leng Yuanling didn't speak, but when she said this, Lin became even more angry. She slapped the mahogany table hard, and said in a deep voice, "Look. Look at your current state, if you can't make it, you can't make it, complaining and complaining are just two things, if you can study hard and get a good name in the exam, why are you in this situation!"

As the saying goes, knowing a child is better than a mother. Lin knows how much her own son weighs, so in the early years, she has been very concerned about Leng Yuanxun, trying to take advantage of Leng Yuanxun's dependence on her, and make more money with the Marquis of Huaiyang. To build up some goodwill, he even once wanted to plot against Leng Yuanxun by means of flattery, in order to create a domineering image of the other party, and make the Marquis of Huaiyang disappointed with him, so that he could focus more on Leng Yuanling.

It's a pity that Leng Yuanxun was very intelligent since he was a child, but he saw through her scheme once or twice, and was extremely indifferent to her. Seeing that the scheme failed, Lin was angry and came up with a more insidious scheme. It was poisoned, but luckily the nanny next to Leng Yuanxun was careful, so she was saved from the poisonous hands. This incident made Huaiyang Hou furious and ordered a strict investigation. Leng Yuanxun's diet and daily life are extra careful, so that she can't find opportunities again. Whenever she thinks of this, the hatred that she tried to suppress in her heart can't help but surge up.

"Test for merit, test for merit, don't you know how difficult it is to test for fame!" Leng Yuanling gave Lin a dissatisfied look, and sat down on the mahogany chair next to him.

From Leng Yuanling's point of view, even if he wins the first prize, so what? , the son of the same father, why can Leng Yuanxun gain wealth and glory for nothing, and even win the love of Princess Qingyu, but he has to squeeze the single-plank bridge of the imperial examination with so many people from poor backgrounds?

Seeing Leng Yuanling say such useless words, Lin became even more angry. She couldn't figure it out, she was smart, how could she give birth to such a stupid son, who was about to get angry, and the only one who was A middle-aged servant woman who stayed in the main hall secretly tugged on Lin's clothes, and smiled apologetically: "Master, what the second young master said is the truth, why are you angry with him?" After finishing speaking, she looked at Leng Yuanling again. "As the saying goes, mother and child are connected, how can the master not know the pain of the second young master, but let me tell you the truth, if you express your dissatisfaction like this, it will not be beneficial to change the status quo. If it spreads to the master and the elder son I'm afraid it will be even more detrimental to you."

This middle-aged servant's surname is Jin, and she is Lin's dowry maid. She watched Leng Yuanling grow up, and treated him as if she were her own son. Leng Yuanling respected her, and he glanced at her , muttered in a low voice: "I don't know what Mammy said, but... Is it possible that I will live in the shadow of others for the rest of my life?"

Hearing Leng Yuanling's words, Nanny Jin immediately comforted her with a smile: "Second young master is a man of great fortune, how could he be subservient to others all his life? According to my slaves, the son is just lucky, and he just happened to be born in the wife's womb , given time, you will definitely be able to surpass him."

Nanny Jin's words were originally intended to comfort Leng Yuanling, but they caused a flash of thought in the other party's mind, giving rise to a somewhat strange feeling.

Just now outside the study, he overheard his father mentioning his life experience. He intentionally listened to a few more words, but unexpectedly, he was noticed by the other party. He remembered that when he entered the study, his father's eyes were full of strange vigilance. Is it possible...

Leng Yuanling's face changed suddenly, and a bold guess flashed in his mind...

Seeing that Leng Yuanling suddenly stood there motionless like a stone sculpture, Mrs. Lin and Nanny Jin looked at each other suspiciously, and said, "Ling'er, what are you thinking?"

Leng Yuanling didn't answer Lin's question, but frowned, and looked at Lin with a serious expression, "Mother, if my son remembers correctly, you had already entered the mansion when Madam gave birth, didn't you?"

Mrs. Lin was confused by Leng Yuanling's sudden question, but seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, she had to temporarily suppress her doubts, nodded and said: "I only entered the mansion one year later than my wife, and I think that when she gave birth , I'm two months pregnant."

After receiving an affirmative answer, Leng Yuanling's spirit was even more excited. He rushed forward quickly, grabbed Lin's wrist, and said in a hurry: "Mother, think about it carefully, is there anything unusual about Madam when she gave birth?" ?”

Leng Yuanling's question made Lin even more puzzled. He frowned and said, "Abnormal? What do you mean, please explain clearly."

"I..." Leng Yuanling also felt that his thoughts were too absurd, but apart from this, there was really no way to explain why Shicai's father was so flustered.

"What's the matter with you child, can't you even talk?" Leng Yuanling's hesitant appearance made Lin even more unhappy, and he asked with a cold face, but stood still. Nanny Jin rolled her eyes and asked tentatively, "Second Young Master, do you suspect that the First Son is not Madam's own son?"

Jin Nanny's words exploded in Lin's mind like a thunder, and made the doubts that she had neglected, or deliberately ignored, emerge clearly again.

That's right, when Mrs. Hou gave birth, although she didn't accompany her because she was pregnant, but thinking about it carefully, Mrs. Hou was frightened and gave birth prematurely. The delivery process was extremely painful, and it took a full day and night to give birth to the child. Logically speaking, a child born in this way should be very weak in body, but Leng Yuanxun's body is very strong, and he rarely gets sick for many years...

Isn't this the biggest doubt?
But, is this really... really possible?

Thinking of this, Lin's fingers trembled unceasingly, and it took a while to hold Nanny Jin's hand, and said word by word: "Tell me, could it be that Madam gave birth to a girl, and then ordered someone to change the child?"

"This..." Excessive thinking made Jinmao's already wrinkled face wrinkled into chrysanthemum petals. It took a while before she said: "It's not impossible, but Madam gave birth suddenly back then. How can I hide this little baby from everyone's attention and bring it back to the residence?"

"Throughout the ages, have there been few such cases of people pretending to be real?" This unexpected discovery made Lin very ecstatic. If they could find evidence to prove that Leng Yuanxun was not born in Huaiyang, then not only would he not be a prince, but he might not even have a name. It's hard to keep them safe, when the time comes, everything in this mansion will belong to their mother and child!

Not only the Lin family, but also Leng Yuanling and Jin Momo were overjoyed, especially Leng Yuanling, he seemed to see the scene where he became a noble son and trampled Leng Yuanxun under his feet, how could this make him unhappy !
But if you're happy, it's a big matter. Before there is enough evidence, they absolutely dare not announce the matter, otherwise not only will it not bring glory, but it will also bring endless disasters.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Lin solemnly ordered: "What you said just now, except for the three of us, must not be known by anyone. Although Madam has passed away for many years, there are still a few servants who served in her yard back then. In the mansion, these days, Mammy tries to get closer to them, to see if she can get some clues. It is easier for Ling'er to move around outside the mansion, so she deliberately looks for the midwife who gave birth to his wife back then. Don’t startle the snakes.”

"Mother, don't worry, my son knows how to measure." Leng Yuanling smiled brightly, without the despondency just now, "Once the evidence is found, I will be able to expose this scandal in front of my father. I really enjoy thinking about it!" He Let's see, at that time, what qualifications did Leng Yuanxun have to be proud of!
"That's right, why doesn't mother think so." Lin sighed quietly, and said with infinite emotion: "It's also my fault. If I thought about these joints sooner, things wouldn't be so difficult." She still had a hidden worry in her heart , that is, Leng Yuanxun's climate has become established, and it cannot be easily shaken. It must be foolproof.

(End of this chapter)