Madam, don't do this!

Chapter 535 I'm Pregnant, and the Child is Yours (6,000)
"Yan'er, I'm pregnant!"

Song Yan swore that when he heard those words, the expression on his face must have been extremely strange.

His first feeling was intense astonishment, followed by the question of who that damned man was, and he even had an urge to chop him up.

It's the end of July now.

The temperature was no longer as scorching as in the sweltering heat of summer, especially in the evening when a breeze brought a touch of coolness. The setting sun painted the clouds on the horizon red, and a few rays of sunlight slanted across the earth, making Luo Yuheng's cheeks appear exceptionally radiant.

Perhaps Luo Yuheng's face was naturally a little red.

Even though Luo Yuheng was considered a typical heretic in the old scholar's eyes, for a woman to bring up such a thing was still incredibly shameful. But… Luo Yuheng had no other choice. In fact, these past few days, Luo Yuheng had been pondering how to handle this matter, and what to do about the child in her arms.
Luo Yuheng had no biological children.

Her marriage to the imperial son-in-law, Wang Shaojie, was in name only; it was merely a transaction.

Wang Shaojie was born a eunuch, and even after marriage, the two slept in separate rooms. Although they addressed each other as husband and wife in front of others, Wang Shaojie never laid a finger on her. She always treated Tianxuan, Tianyi, and Tianshu as her own children, watching them grow from infancy to babbling, seeing Tianshu and Tianquan become more and more successful, and seeing Tianxuan get married. She felt that she had already experienced what it was like to be a mother.

Therefore, she didn't have a particularly strong desire to have a child of her own, so she didn't take another husband. Sometimes she felt that even if she lived like this for the rest of her life, it might not be so bad.

But fate played a cruel joke on her; the child was born to her.

She had considered aborting the fetus while it was still early in the pregnancy, but when her fingers touched her abdomen, she could feel a throbbing sensation inside.

She didn't know how to handle the situation.

She wanted to abort the child, but couldn't bring herself to do it.

She wanted to have the baby, but was worried that it would cause trouble for Yan'er.

For several days, Luo Yuheng spent almost all of his time in this complicated struggle, which made him look quite haggard.

She even considered leaving without saying goodbye.

She would leave a letter, depart alone, and return after giving birth to the child, claiming that she had adopted another son... She had done this kind of thing countless times, and it had almost become a stereotype, so no one would suspect anything.

After careful consideration, Luo Yuheng decided against it... She knew what would happen if she did. Yan'er would likely search for her at all costs, just like in Dongling City this time, where anyone who stood in Yan'er's way would be ruthlessly killed.

For Yan'er, for Tianxuan, for Tianyi, those are all completely unnecessary worries and troubles.

Yan'er is still the Prince of Yan, guarding Liaodong. If these worries and troubles affect Yan'er, causing her to make irrational decisions when facing the Xiongnu and Jurchens, leading to terrible consequences, then she would not be at peace even in death. Therefore, after a long period of thought, Luo Yuheng made a decision that seemed most impossible to ordinary women, but was the most rational in her heart—to honestly confess to Yan'er.

Yes, that's right, it's about being honest.

Although she usually makes decisions for Yan'er on a daily basis, at this moment she probably wants to rely on Song Yan.

When he said those words, Luo Yuheng suddenly felt a sense of relief, but then came a strong sense of shame... It was as if his courage and boldness had been used up in an instant, and the feeling of shame rushed straight to his head.

Song Yan still maintained a shocked expression.

My brain seemed to freeze for a moment.

They have completely lost the ability to think.

My mind was buzzing, filled with the echo of what Luo Yuheng had just said.

Oh, by the way, she's pregnant?

Is she pregnant?

For some reason, Song Yan felt a slight pang of sadness, but what was the point of telling him this? The child wasn't his.

Whoever committed the crime should be held accountable.

For a moment, Song Yan was a little confused about Luo Yuheng's true meaning. Although Luo Yuheng had always been very good to him, and he also liked Luo Yuheng as an elder, it was still inappropriate for him to consult him on this matter. He could confide in Tianxuan, Tianyi, or even Gaoyang or Hua Lianyue, right?

Having exhausted her courage and boldness, Luo Yuheng instinctively curled up, looking like a tiny ball.

Normally fearless, Luo Yuheng couldn't help but feel uneasy. She didn't know what the outcome would be, and every second of waiting was torture. She waited for a long time, but Song Yan's voice didn't come. The silence was oppressive and chilling. Unable to resist, Luo Yuheng secretly raised her eyelids, stealing a glance at Song Yan's face, only to find it stiff with surprise.

call!
A heavy breathing sound came from in front of me.

Song Yan rubbed her temples, feeling a bit of a headache. Looking at Luo Yuheng, who seemed somewhat uneasy, she asked with a hint of helplessness, "Whose child is this?"

Luo Yuheng blinked and looked at Song Yan:

"your!"

cough...cough...cough...

Having barely managed to calm himself down, Song Yan suddenly lost control upon hearing these words and began coughing violently.

God knows what kind of impact your two words had on Song Yan.

A long time passed before Song Yan finally managed to catch his breath and looked up at Luo Yuheng with disbelief. If it weren't for his long-standing respect for Luo Yuheng, he probably would have shouted out.

Are you kidding me? How could this child be his?
Although he lived under the same roof as Luo Yuheng, he had never done anything that overstepped the bounds of propriety towards Luo Yuheng, had he? If it weren't for the fact that Luo Yuheng had always been extremely kind to him, he would have suspected that Luo Yuheng wanted him to be a sucker.

Luo Yuheng bit her lower lip with her pearly white teeth. She knew that once she began to confess, there would be no turning back. No matter what decision Song Yan made, she would not regret her choice today. She took several deep breaths, trying to adjust her state, and after a long time, she tried to speak in a calm tone: "Yan'er, I know you may find it hard to believe, but it should be true."

Song Yan was at a loss for words. Could it be that Luo Yuheng was the type to believe that a kiss between a man and a woman could lead to pregnancy? That didn't seem likely. Besides, the two of them had never kissed.

Song Yan wasn't the kind of man who couldn't take responsibility. If he really got any woman pregnant, according to the rules of this era, no matter what the woman's background, appearance, or profession, he would definitely marry her and wouldn't let her suffer any grievances. But this time... he really didn't do it!

To be honest, Luo Yuheng was extremely beautiful. If she were to become his woman, it would be a blessing he had accumulated over eight lifetimes. However, Luo Yuheng was the aunt of Tianxuan and Tianyi, so Song Yan had never harbored any thoughts of overstepping her bounds. Therefore, when Luo Yuheng suddenly said that the child in her womb was his, Song Yan was greatly shocked. This matter was simply too outrageous.

Luo Yuheng knew that Song Yan was waiting for her answer. She thought for a moment about where to start, and after a short while, she slowly said, "I may have sleepwalking disorder."

Song Yan nodded slightly.

The term "sleepwalking" is an ancient name for sleepwalking disorder.

"After falling asleep, I would uncontrollably get out of bed and do things that I would never do in my normal life."

Perhaps worried that Song Yan wouldn't understand what sleepwalking syndrome really meant, Luo Yuheng gave a special explanation. However, after the explanation, Luo Yuheng realized that Song Yan was a renowned doctor, so how could he not know about sleepwalking syndrome?

He couldn't help but stick out the tip of his tongue.

This playful appearance is somewhat reminiscent of Luo Yuheng in his usual state.

“When I’m dreaming, I feel like I’m having a dream, a very deep dream.” Luo Yuheng said slowly, “After I wake up, I find myself still lying on the bed, with only a few fragments of the dream left in my mind.”

Song Yan nodded again: "How long has the sleepwalking disorder lasted? When did it first appear?"

“It should have been the night you and Tianxuan got married,” Luo Yuheng said.

Song Yan's heart skipped a beat. This sensitive time gave him a very strange feeling.

"Perhaps it's because I cultivate the Yin Su Nu Jing, while you cultivate the Bai Hua Bao Jian..." Luo Yuheng's cheeks flushed slightly: "When you and Tianyi were getting married, the moment I first saw you, I felt inexplicably happy and had an urge to get closer to you."

It is indeed shameful for a woman to say such things, but since she has decided to be honest, she is not prepared to hide anything anymore.

Anyway, it's just the two of them here, so no one else will hear them.

The tranquil environment gave Luo Yuheng courage.

Without further hesitation, Luo Yuheng continued, "That night, I had a strange dream in which I seemed to be the one who took Tianxuan's place and consummated our marriage with you."

Song Yan's face twitched uncontrollably. In that instant, he was already halfway to believing Luo Yuheng's words. "When I woke up the next day, I found some crimson marks on my legs. Those must be my virginity!"

"Moreover, the cold poison that was about to erupt in my body was also cured because of this!"

Song Yan thought of what happened that night, the glaring red stain on the bedclothes, but when he went out and came back, the bloodstains had disappeared without a trace. It was all like a dream. He couldn't help but ask, "Aunt Yuheng, do you have a husband?"

Luo Yuheng shrugged: "Wang Shaojie is a congenital eunuch. My marriage to Wang Shaojie was a transaction. I married Wang Shaojie to avoid being forced by the Yang family to marry one of their nephews. Wang Shaojie could also use me to hide the fact that he was a congenital eunuch. After we got married, he never touched a finger with me."

The percentage increased from 50% to 70%.

This was the first time Song Yan had ever heard of such a secret.

For some reason, I felt a strange sense of joy.

Luo Yuheng continued speaking, stating the location and time of the dream journey time and time again.

She spoke very quickly, as if she was worried that if she didn't finish speaking soon, the courage she had finally mustered would be exhausted.

Song Yan listened quietly, while mentally matching the appearances of that mysterious woman with his own. The first time the mysterious woman appeared was on his and Tianxuan's wedding night, and the last time she appeared was a few days before he left Dongling... Each time, the events matched perfectly.

Song Yan couldn't quite explain his feelings. Before he knew it, seventy percent had become ten percent. He was now completely convinced that Luo Yuheng was the mysterious woman.

Once upon a time, when he was guessing the identity of that mysterious woman, he suspected that she was a member of the Luo family.

Not long ago, he even suspected Luo Yuheng, simply because of the scent of jasmine.

But in the end, they were all rejected for various reasons. Who would have thought that after going around in circles, we would end up back where we started?

The baby in Luo Yuheng's belly is indeed her own.

Is he going to be a father now?
It was a very strange feeling, like a dream with a strong sense of unreality.

He had expected to be shocked and incredulous, but while there was surprise, there was more of a calm, a calm rippled with a hint of joy and happiness.

“Some time ago, when we were almost at Songzhou Prefecture, I suddenly started experiencing nausea, weakness, drowsiness, and difficulty eating.” Luo Yuheng pursed his lips. “In addition, my period had not come for two months, so I sought out a doctor in Dongling City.”

"Pregnancy pulse".

"More than two months."

"If I think about it, it should be the time you defended against the Xiongnu in Liaodong."

Luo Yuheng finally told Song Yan everything that had happened to her in the most concise and clear way possible. After she finished speaking, Luo Yuheng felt a sense of relief. As for what to do next and whether the child in her womb could survive, that was up to Song Yan's decision.

Song Yan frowned, as if he was seriously thinking about something. After a long while, Song Yan slowly raised his head: "Aunt Yuheng, do you really have sleepwalking disorder?"

These words made Luo Yuheng feel inexplicably wronged.

I admit I was wrong, but Yan'er shouldn't pretend she doesn't know anything, right?
These past few days, Luo Yuheng has been thinking things over. Although she actively sought out Song Yan in her dream, surely Song Yan can recognize who she is?
Song Yan could have refused, or even woken her up directly.

But Song Yan did not do that. Instead, she let him have his way time and time again, indulging in reckless behavior in the dead of night. Although only fragments remain, judging from those fragments, the things she and Song Yan did must have been quite crazy. Some of the scenes are extremely shameful just to think about now. They are things she would never do in a normal state.

What does this mean?
This suggests that Song Yan probably also has some feelings for her and wants to be intimate with her.

But what does this mean now?
How can you doubt that you don't have sleepwalking?

Could it be that Song Yan was implying that she was deliberately seducing him?
She had considered how Song Yan would react, but she never expected Song Yan to say such a thing. For a moment, she felt wronged and upset, and her eyes turned red.

Song Yan could see Luo Yuheng's grievance, but he still hesitated. He had confirmed that the mysterious woman was indeed Luo Yuheng, but this matter was definitely not as simple as Luo Yuheng claimed, merely a case of sleepwalking.
"Somnambulism, also known as sleepwalking, is a condition in which one makes unconscious movements while sleeping. The most common form of somnambulism is wandering, which is walking aimlessly without seeing anything and simply following one's instincts along the path under one's feet. There was a farmer's wife who, in a state of unconsciousness, went to her deceased mother's grave at night and woke up at the grave in the morning. This is the most typical example of somnambulism."

"The character '行' in 'sleepwalking syndrome' comes from this."

"Secondly, there is the performance type, which involves repeating things that you often do in your daily life, such as changing clothes or cooking. It is more like a kind of physical memory formed by doing the same thing many times over a long period of time."

“A very small number of people with somnambulism may engage in extremely dangerous behaviors, such as wielding knives and hacking wildly, driving carriages recklessly, or climbing or even jumping off cliffs.”

"A very small number of somwalking patients will specifically swallow foreign objects, such as clods of earth or pebbles, while somwalking."

The sunset glow faded away sometime during the day.

sunset.

A hazy, gray gloom enveloped Songzhou.

The autumn wind is still blowing, bringing a chill.

Luo Yuheng's long neck twitched slightly. Whether from the cold or fear, goosebumps rose on the back of his hands, neck, and face. It had to be said, Song Yan truly lived up to his reputation as a professional healer; his understanding of sleepwalking was clearly far superior to Luo Yuheng's. However, Song Yan's slightly low voice, coupled with the gloomy sky and the chilly autumn wind, inexplicably sent a chill down Luo Yuheng's spine, as if he were listening to a ghost story.

“People with sleepwalking disorder will forget 95% of what they do while sleepwalking, leaving only half a fragment of the dream,” Song Yan continued. “Moreover, during sleepwalking, the patient’s vision is severely affected, and they can only recognize the general outline.”

"Dreamwalkers only react to certain specific sounds, such as sharp sounds like a baby crying. Legend has it that you shouldn't call a dreamwalker by name, as it will frighten you so much that your soul will leave your body. This is not accurate, because a dreamwalker cannot hear you at all when you speak normally. Moreover, their senses are extremely dull. Even if the ground is covered with broken and sharp stones, they will not feel pain or be awakened by walking barefoot on it."

Song Yan continued speaking slowly. His voice wasn't sinister, but it gave people a chilling sense of dread.

Luo Yuheng was momentarily confused as to what Song Yan was trying to do by explaining the state of sleepwalking to him. He looked up, bewildered and full of suspicion.

“Aunt Yuheng…” Just then, Song Yan asked again, “Do you usually wear a veil?”

Luo Yuheng was taken aback, then shook his head: "Never."

“Then it doesn’t fit the theatrical type of sleepwalking.” Song Yan pursed his lips and said, “To put it bluntly, sleepwalking can only make people perform some very simple actions. More complex behaviors can only be reproduced in sleepwalking if they have been repeated many times in daily life and have formed muscle memory.”

“Yuheng has never consummated her marriage with the prince consort and has never experienced sexual relations with a man… let alone repeated it many, many times. In other words, even if you really have sleepwalking disorder…” Song Yan shrugged: “There is no way to force a man to have sexual relations with a man.”

Luo Yuheng's mouth gaped slightly, his face full of surprise.

She had only heard of sleepwalking and thought her situation was similar to sleepwalking, but she never imagined that sleepwalking would be so complicated.

“On the night of my wedding to Tianxuan, a mysterious woman did indeed appear in the bridal chamber,” Song Yan continued.

Luo Yuheng's brows furrowed more and more. Song Yan denied that she might have sleepwalking disorder, and then admitted that a woman had indeed appeared in the bridal chamber... Even Luo Yuheng couldn't understand what Song Yan was trying to say.

"The moment that mysterious woman appeared, she extinguished the red candles in the bridal chamber with a palm strike, and then... I was taken control of."

Luo Yuheng was taken aback.

Her face immediately turned bright red.

Unable to contain herself, she let out a mournful cry that sounded like a groan.

She originally thought that she had met Song Yan while she was in her dream, and that Song Yan must have recognized her, and then the two of them naturally ended up having those things happen.

But now, judging from Song Yan's words, it seems that he had put on a facade and then forced Song Yan?

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…

Luo Yuheng cried out in sorrow.

So embarrassing, so embarrassing, so embarrassing...

How could she do such a thing?

Suddenly, Luo Yuheng's body trembled uncontrollably, and his beautiful eyes became somewhat empty.

Luo Yuheng, you might as well just die!
(End of this chapter)