AWB Chapter 493 The Sister-in-Law in Uncle-Sister Literature 37
Chapter 493 The Sister-in-Law in Uncle-Sister Literature 37
Chapter 493 The Sister-in-Law in Uncle-Sister Literature 37
About fifteen minutes later, Physician Xu finally withdrew his hand.
"How is it, Physician Xu?"
Duan Yiyuan immediately asked, seemingly very concerned about Lin Suwan.
"Well... this..."
Physician Xu stammered, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.
His appearance only fueled the curiosity of everyone present.
Duan Yiyuan then said, "Doctor Xu, please feel free to speak your mind."
Physician Xu looked troubled: "Well, there are some things that are not convenient to say here. Perhaps I can talk to Lord Duan privately later?"
Duan Yiyuan, however, seemed to be very concerned about Lin Suwan's health and was eager to know what was wrong with her.
"No need. Let's talk here. What's wrong with Su Wan? Is there something wrong with her health?"
Duan Yihuai frowned. He subconsciously wanted to speak up and stop them, but he had no right to say anything.
Lin Suwan unconsciously clenched the handkerchief in her hand, wondering if she really had some serious illness.
Urged by Duan Yiyuan and enduring the curious gazes of the crowd, Physician Xu reluctantly spoke up: "Madam, she... she is two months pregnant!"
"what?!"
Lin Su was struck dumb, staring at Physician Xu in disbelief.
Duan Yihuai gripped his wine glass tightly, looking in shock at Lin Suwan and Physician Xu.
Everyone present gasped in shock.
Did they hear right? Duan Yiyuan's wife is two months pregnant?
But Duan Yiyuan had only been back in the capital for less than a month!
Lin Suwan said anxiously, "Doctor Xu, you must have made a mistake. How could this be? I just had Doctor Kang from Huichuntang take my pulse a few days ago, and he didn't say I was pregnant. There must be a mistake!"
Duan Yiyuan stood up abruptly, his expression serious, and asked, "Doctor Xu, are you sure?"
Physician Xu nodded slowly: "I dare not speak nonsense. It is probably because the fetus in the lady's womb is still in its early stages that Physician Kang of Huichuntang could not detect it. But I can guarantee that there is absolutely no mistake. The lady is indeed two months pregnant."
This Imperial Physician Xu is a court physician who spends his days examining the pulses of the ladies in the inner palace. He has seen many pregnancy pulses, and he can detect pregnancy even if it's only one month along, let alone two months. Otherwise, he would have lost his head long ago. His words are highly credible.
Therefore, after Physician Xu finished speaking, almost everyone present believed him.
Lin Suwan's face was pale. She kept shaking her head, muttering, "No...this can't be..."
Duan Yihuai immediately wanted to stand up, but then, remembering something, he sat down stiffly again.
Seeing his actions, Qi Ning asked knowingly, "Husband, what's wrong?"
"nothing."
Duan Yihuai replied to Qi Ning, and then said to Duan Yiyuan, "Brother, this matter is of great importance. It would be better to investigate it thoroughly before handling it, so as not to wrongly accuse your sister-in-law."
"Injustice?"
Duan Yiyuan sneered and looked at Duan Yihuai: "Do you really think that Physician Xu's medical skills are wrong?"
"This……"
Duan Yihuai was speechless.
He knew very well that Physician Xu could not have misdiagnosed or wronged Lin Suwan. After all, it was impossible to say that something did not exist, otherwise it could be exposed at any time. Physician Xu would not use his own reputation to smear Lin Suwan.
Duan Yihuai inexplicably felt that Duan Yiyuan's gaze towards him carried a deeper meaning, as if he had already guessed something.
He stiffened, lowered his head, and said, "I... I just felt that my sister-in-law would never do such a thing."
Duan Yiyuan ignored him and looked directly at Lin Suwan, asking coldly, "Lin, tell me honestly, whose child is in your womb?"
The others present looked at each other, not daring to say anything, just staring at the scene before them.
But the uncles and aunts of the Duan family couldn't sit still. Lin Suwan's actions had ruined the reputation of the entire Duan family.
They all stood up and questioned, "Ms. Lin, you must confess! Who is the adulterer you've been having an affair with?"
Lin Suwan stood up and instinctively covered her stomach.
Two lines of tears streamed down her face as she cried, "No, Yiyuan, let me explain. This must be a misunderstanding. It can't be true."
Even though Lin Suwan knew in her heart that what Physician Xu said was true, she still wouldn't admit it, and even tried to deceive herself.
Duan Yiyuan looked at her coldly: "Do you want me to call another doctor before you'll admit it?"
"no no……"
Lin Suwan shook her head repeatedly, tears streaming down her face.
She knew that calling another doctor would only embarrass her.
She couldn't agree to call another doctor, nor was she willing to admit it. She simply stepped forward, trying to grab Duan Yiyuan's hand, and pleaded, "Yiyuan, this must be a misunderstanding. Let's talk about it privately, okay?"
At least we won't let her lose face in front of so many people.
Duan Yiyuan turned his body to the side, avoiding her hand, his face full of disgust.
"You've already done something so shameless, is there any point in hiding it anymore? Why don't you just confess who the adulterer is while everyone's here!"
"Big brother!"
Duan Yihuai could no longer sit still; he couldn't bear to see Lin Suwan being tortured by Duan Yiyuan in such a miserable state.
"Your sister-in-law is still your wife, so please give her some face. Can't we talk about this behind closed doors?"
Duan Yiyuan's gaze swept over him: "Duan Yihuai, you're still speaking up for her at a time like this? Don't you even have the ability to distinguish right from wrong? Or is there another reason?"
"I..." Duan Yihuai's face stiffened. "My sister-in-law has been in charge of the Duan family for so many years, and everyone has seen how hard she has worked. I was also raised by my sister-in-law. Even if it's just for my sake, I hope my brother can give my sister-in-law some face."
Duan Yiyuan chuckled and flicked his sleeve: "Give her face? Has she ever given me any face? I've already lost all face today, so what face is left to give me?"
He looked at Lin Suwan: "Lin Suwan, you might as well tell the truth. Who is that person? Were you willing or were you forced? If there are any hidden stories, you should tell us as soon as possible."
"That's right, Lin, tell me quickly who that adulterer is!"
"You've completely disgraced the Duan family!"
"Who exactly is that adulterer?!"
The uncles and aunts of the Duan family originally wanted to handle this matter behind closed doors, but since Duan Yiyuan had said so, and Duan Yiyuan was now in charge of the Duan family, they naturally sided with him and pressed Lin Suwan for answers.
The other guests present dared not utter a sound, and none of them left, all silently remaining in place to watch the farce unfold before them.
The scornful gazes of the crowd and the coercive questioning from the Duan family nearly overwhelmed Lin Suwan. Tears streamed down her face, but she still refused to say anything.
Seeing her isolated and helpless state, Duan Yihuai could no longer hold back.
He wanted to stand up and admit everything, to shield Lin Suwan from the questions and stares.
But as soon as he took a step, Lin Suwan subtly shook her head at him, signaling him not to step forward.
If Duan Yihuai were to come forward and admit it, then all of this would be irreversible, and her guilt would be impossible to clear.
If Duan Yihuai denies it, and she also stubbornly refuses to admit it, there is still a glimmer of hope in this matter.
Duan Yihuai noticed Lin Suwan's hint, paused, and clenched his fists tightly at his sides.
He was well aware of Lin Suwan's meaning. It was precisely because he knew that his intervention might make things worse that he didn't step forward immediately. Otherwise, he would have already stood in front of Lin Suwan.
Duan Yihuai simply couldn't bear to watch her suffer all of this alone.
"enough!"
Duan Yihuai hesitated for a long time, but finally spoke up. He stepped forward and blocked Lin Suwan's way.
Everyone was puzzled by what they saw, but Lin Suwan was greatly shocked.
"Yihuai, what do you mean by this?" asked the uncles and aunts of the Duan family.
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