699 Trapped (1)

Li Meili had already expected that Zhang Jiren's position within his family wasn't a good one. Considering that he was an illegitimate child taken in by the old man Zhang Xianzhe, she wouldn't be surprised if Zhang Xianzhe's other children looked down on her husband.

But the surprising thing was that Zhang Jiren had come out victorious against them, snatching the title as the successor from right under their nose. Li Meili didn't miss Zhang Liang's animosity against Zhang Jiren the first time she met him back in Beijing a few weeks days ago.

"But don't worry, Madam." Elder Lan took Li Meili's hand and patted it gently. "I'm sure they wouldn't dare to bully you. Master Jiren wouldn't allow any of it." The old woman assured her.