The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains and gently spilled into the room, illuminating the corner of the study.
Chao Qinglan opened her eyes and felt the softness beneath her and the warmth beside her. A blush crept onto her face, thinking it was due to drinking too much alcohol the day before.
Between the blur, this intimate contact made her feel both strange and familiar, as if it were a scene from a dream.
Under Xiao Yan's face, she felt his body temperature and intimate breath. She hadn't realized that she wasn't wearing clothes, and it wasn't unusual for Xiao Yan to hold her in his arms.
She tried hard to recall the events of last night, but found her memory to be somewhat hazy. It seemed like the two of them had fallen into a deep sleep here after getting drunk, and she had no idea what happened next.
However, as she tried to get up, Xiao Yan suddenly reached out and pulled her back into his embrace.
This sudden intimate contact left her even more confused, her mind becoming increasingly muddled.
When Chao Qinglan shifted slightly, she realized that she was completely naked. Her face instantly turned red, filled with shock and fear. This astonishing discovery left her in a state of panic and bewilderment.
Just then, a sharp scream suddenly rang out, like a deafening thunder.
Chao Qinglan was so scared that she almost jumped out of bed. She forcefully covered her mouth, trying to suppress the scream, but it was already too late.
She couldn't believe everything in front of her, and she had no clue about what had happened last night.
Chao Qinglan's eyes were full of panic. She covered herself with a blanket and kept repeating a question: "What...what...what did you do to me last night?"
Xiao Yan smiled indifferently, with a hint of mockery on his face, "Why are you so flustered? We've been married for many years. Wasn't it you who invited me yesterday?"
Chao Qinglan tried hard to recall, but still couldn't recover the memory of last night. Her mood became even more complicated, feeling like she was in a strange environment, unable to understand the words and actions of this man.
As a man's soul, she couldn't accept this situation, her heart was full of confusion and anxiety, she almost wanted to faint. However, reason told her that now was not the time to deal with this problem, she needed to calm down and find a solution.
So, she decided to quickly get up, find her clothes, and not stay in this awkward situation any longer. Her movements were quick and decisive, she knew she had to get away from this man, at least for now she absolutely couldn't faint.
Xiao Yan is still half asleep and half awake, still drunk, watching Chao Qinglan get up and put on clothes. His expression seems a bit puzzled, so he lazily asks, "Where are you going?"
Chao Qinglan angrily turns her head and replies, "Anywhere is fine, as long as it's far away from you!"
Chao Qinglan breathed a sigh of relief, finally getting away from the place with Xiao Yan. She quickly straightened her clothes and left Xiao Yi's study.
The sunshine outside is bright and beautiful, completely different from the chaos of last night.
Chao Qinglan takes a deep breath of fresh air, trying to calm down.
She couldn't help but reflect on her situation. As a male soul projected into the body of the female protagonist, she had been struggling to adapt to this new reality.
But last night's events had exceeded his understanding. She had been married to Xiao Yan for many years, and Xiao Yan had never acted out of line, but she just couldn't remember what had happened.
Suddenly, he felt that it was a good thing not to be able to remember, and he didn't want to recall what had happened at all.
Walking in the corridor of the Xiao Family Mansion, Chao Qinglan met Beyue, who was Chao Qinglan's female attendant and had also come to the Xiao Family with her.
However, Chao Qinglan's mood remained heavy, and she knew she couldn't push aside what happened last night.
Beyue looked at Chao Qinglan with concern and said, "Madam, are you really okay? You look very pale."
Chao Qinglan sighed, stopped in her tracks, and said, " Beyue, I'm actually quite troubled. I don't remember much from last night, but I know it must have been something unusual."
Beyue's expression changed upon hearing this. She knew that Madam had something to say, so she asked with concern, "Madam, would you be willing to tell me what happened? Perhaps I can help."
Chao Qinglan nodded gently and said, "Last night, Xiao Yan and I were in his study. I don't know what happened, but when I woke up, we were both lying in bed, and I wasn't wearing any clothes."
Beyue widened her eyes, clearly surprised, and asked softly, "Madam, are you saying..."
Chao Qinglan looked conflicted and continued, "Yes, I suspect that something inappropriate happened between us, but I don't remember the details at all. I don't know what to do, and I don't know how to face Xiao Yan."
Beyue pondered for a moment and then said, "Madam, perhaps you should try to communicate with Xiao Yan and ask him what happened. Maybe this is just a misunderstanding."
Chao Qinglan responded, "It's definitely not a misunderstanding. I have no way to communicate with him."
Beyue was speechless.
During the next month, Chao Qinglan resolutely kept her distance from Xiao Yan. She insisted on not letting him get close, not even allowing him to sit next to her, and even considered dining together as a taboo.
Beyue observed all this, but never understood what was happening. She witnessed the intimacy between the master and his wife, but the sudden coldness left her confused.
Then one day, Chao Qinglan received a letter from home, asking her to return to the Zhao family Residence. Although she hadn't been home for many years, she decided to go.
The grand mansion seemed unchanged by her years of absence, still magnificent and imposing.
Upon entering the Zhao family Residence, Chao Qinglan found his father, Zhao Shunzhi, and mother, Wang Cuiyun, waiting at the main seat. Their faces were filled with concern, clearly worried about their daughter's condition.
Her father, Zhao Shunzhi, and mother, Wang Cuiyun, sat at the main seat, their faces filled with worry.
Zhao Shunzhi spoke about the current situation, mentioning the predicament of Xiao Yan's family and the risks it poses to the Zhao family. He emphasized that Xiao Yan and Chao Qinglan have not had children for many years and suggested that their daughter divorce Xiao Yan to protect the Zhao family from being involved in the power struggle within the palace.
Chao Qinglan had intended to argue back, but suddenly felt a wave of nausea, as if she were about to vomit. She quickly pressed her chest, her face turning pale.
The Zhao family family members immediately rushed over when they saw the situation, asking about her condition in a state of confusion.
Beyue also stood by, observing with concern, looking at the master in bewilderment. This scene made her feel extremely anxious because she didn't understand what had happened, only knowing that the master's condition seemed to be getting more and more serious.
Finally, the imperial physician rushed over, he was the savior at this moment.
The imperial physician professionally examined Chao Qinglan's pulse, and then announced an astonishing conclusion: "Congratulations to old lady and Mr. Zhao, the young lady is expecting."
The unexpected news was like a bolt from the blue, shocking Chao Qinglan, Zhao Shunzhi, and Wang Cuiyun into a state of dumbfounded disbelief.
They had not anticipated such a result and were momentarily unable to believe it. Chao Qinglan stood there in a daze, as if struck by lightning out of a clear sky, unable to speak, and eventually collapsed to the ground.
All these dramatic changes have made the atmosphere at the Zhao family Residence even more complicated and chaotic.
Although the parents are worried about their daughter's condition, they are also happy to soon have a grandson to hold.
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