TFWYH – Chapter 637 Ling Yu’s Persuasion

Ye Shi looked utterly bewildered upon hearing this. The question was far beyond her level.

It was Physician Li beside them who frowned after hearing Tang Wan’s words. “The kind of infants you mentioned do exist, and there are quite a few of them. They are regarded as ominous. As soon as they are born, they are either abandoned by their parents… or killed.”

Tang Wan’s brows twitched. “Killed?”

Physician Li sighed, nodded, and continued, “You know the Yang River in Xiangxi Town, don’t you? But what you don’t know is that river has become the burial place of countless such children.”

Tang Wan: …

Without even asking, she could already guess that most of those children’s parents were close relatives. Otherwise, it was extremely rare for healthy parents to give birth to severely defective children.

It was clearly the adults’ mistake. Yet the children suffered because of it, and in the end were even killed.

What kind of messed-up world was this?

Tang Wan’s mood instantly darkened.

Even Physician Li, who knew no martial arts, could sense the gloom radiating from her.

“I have something to do, so I’ll leave first.” After thinking it over again and again, Tang Wan still decided to go explain things clearly to the Third Prince’s Consort.

It was not because she liked meddling in other people’s affairs. But as a human being, there were things one should do and things one should not.

As for whether they listened or not, that was no longer her concern.

However, the moment she stepped out of the clinic, she saw Ling Yu standing across the street smiling at her, holding a candied hawthorn skewer in his hand.

Tang Wan quickly walked over. “Husband, weren’t you busy? Why are you here?”

“Your husband is already a minister now. Many matters can simply be handed to those below me.” As he spoke, he handed the candied hawthorn to Tang Wan. “Tonight is New Year’s Eve. His Majesty will host a banquet in the palace for the officials. You’ll accompany me.”

Tang Wan frowned. “But I still have something to do. You go first, and I’ll catch up later, alright?”

Ling Yu’s expression remained calm and unreadable. “What matter is more important than your husband?”

Could it be that she had found some other “dog” outside?

Tang Wan did not hide anything from Ling Yu, nor was there any need to. She immediately told him about how close relatives marrying could easily lead to unhealthy children and also mentioned the Third Prince’s Consort.

“I think I should still tell her so she can at least be mentally prepared.”

Ling Yu’s expression gradually became serious. “What you say—is it true?”

Tang Wan nodded. “When close relatives have children together, they can pass on many recessive hereditary illnesses. I swear this is true.”

In this era, there was no modern medical technology, no ability to monitor chromosomes or anything similar. The best solution was simply to forbid marriages between close relatives.

After pondering for a moment, Ling Yu asked again, “What are the chances of giving birth to a malformed child?”

Tang Wan estimated for a moment before honestly replying, “Eighty percent.”

Even Ling Yu could not help frowning when he heard such a probability.

“Husband, you head to the palace first. I’ll come afterward.” Tang Wan spoke and was about to leave.

Ling Yu suddenly snapped out of his thoughts and grabbed her wrist.

Seeing the questioning look Tang Wan cast at him, Ling Yu said coldly, “Marriage between cousins has been permitted since ancient times. Even if you can stop the Third Prince’s Consort today, can you stop every cousin in the world from marrying tomorrow?”

Tang Wan… fell silent.

Seeing this, Ling Yu continued, “Taking ten thousand steps back—even if the Third Prince’s Consort believes what you say, then what? Will she spend every day of her pregnancy living in fear and anxiety? Or abort the child and divorce the Third Prince?”

Tang Wan… fell silent once again.

Ling Yu released her hand, his tone softening somewhat. “Wan-niang, I know you are kindhearted. But you cannot save everyone. In the end, people will only treat you like a madwoman.”