Winters in South Vietnam are not too cold, but it often rains. Every time it rains, the temperature drops a little bit, and before you know it, the winter solstice has passed.

When Hong Xiaotian was away, Lin Wan hid in the room all day, wrapped himself tightly in the quilt, looked at the rain outside the window, and was in a daze.

After learning the language of Nanyue for more than ten days with Hong Xiaotian, Lin Wan was already able to communicate with Xuecao simply.

Xuecao is very smart and caring, Lin Wan only needs to say a few words, she can understand what Lin Wan means. When she was fine, she sat in Lin Wan's room, guarded by the fire, and helped Lin Wan make all kinds of flower tea, and the tea was fragrant all over the house.

In recent days, Hong Xiaotian has been busy, because the fifteenth day of the winter moon is the day of the sacrifice ceremony of the Nanyue Kingdom, and it is the grandest festival of the year in the Nanyue Kingdom. Empress Hong is responsible for the arrangement of the affairs of the ceremony, and Hong Xiaotian, as the princess of Nanyue, has to accompany Empress Hong to inspect the work everywhere every day to avoid mistakes.

Lin Wan could feel that the palace was very lively, and even in this most remote guest room in the north courtyard, she could often see some palace maids carrying things to be used for sacrifices and banquets, hurriedly passing by outside the courtyard.

The three palace maids in the guest room, who were usually a little casual, also became diligent and cleaned up the courtyard, and they couldn't tell when the queen would come and inspect the work.

However, the queen mother did not come, but the future crown princess sat in a soft sedan chair and suddenly arrived with a big belly.

The three palace maids hurriedly knelt down to greet her, Xuecao heard the movement, and also ran to the door to take a look, her eyes widened in surprise, and she quietly retreated, walked to Lin Wan's bedside, and said in a low voice: "Her Royal Highness Princess Wan, the future crown princess is here, you quickly get up and welcome you." ”

Lin Wan frowned and looked at Xuecao who was anxiously flustered, but did not understand her words. I only knew who she said was outside, but I didn't understand who it was. Lin Wan was a little puzzled in her heart, who made Xuecao feel so surprised?

Xuecao served Lin Wan to get up, put on her coat and shoes and socks, and before she had time to comb her hair, the distinguished guests outside had already walked in cautiously with the support of the maid.

When Lin Wan saw Lu Manting supporting her waist with one hand and holding her stomach with the other, looking at herself with a smile, and slowly walking in, she suddenly had a feeling of meeting her old acquaintance in a foreign country.

Lin Wan didn't care that she was still wearing her hair, so she immediately greeted her, and called out happily: "Sister Lu, why are you here? Come, go and sit on the bed." The stool is too hard and uncomfortable to sit on. As he spoke, he took one of Lu Manting's arms, carefully supported her, walked to the edge of the bed and sat down, and took a soft pillow for Lu Manting to lean on her back.

Lu Manting seemed to be a little tired, her face was not very good, her voice was a little weak, and she said softly and affectionately: "Sister Wan'er, I should have come to see you a long time ago, but I have never had a chance." I often hear Tian'er talk about you, and I am relieved to know that you are living quite well here. I came to the palace today to greet the emperor and the queen, and then I asked for the emperor's permission to come and see you. ”

Lin Wan's eyes were a little red, and she felt uncomfortable in her throat, but she just held Lu Manting's hand tightly, and she was so excited that she couldn't speak.

Lu Manting smiled slightly, raised her hand and waved away the maid she brought in, and then looked at Xuecao who was standing beside Lin Wan.

Lin Wan immediately understood, nodded to Xuecao, and motioned for her to go out first and stand guard outside the door.

Xuecao nodded obediently, bowed her knees to Lin Wan and Lu Manting, slowly withdrew from the room, and gently closed the door.

Lin Wan saw that Lu Manting's face was a little pale, and without waiting for Lu Manting to speak, he took her pulse with his hand, and did not find any problems, so he smiled reassuringly and asked with concern: "Sister Lu, your fetus is very good and the pulse is stable." However, your face is not very good, is there something uncomfortable?"

Lu Manting frowned, shook her head, and said helplessly: "Sister Wan'er, I'm not uncomfortable, I'm just a little worried, this child will be born next month, in case it ......"

Lin Wan understood what Lu Manting meant, the child's father was not Lan Ziheng, so naturally he would not look like Lan Ziheng, and if she gave birth at term, the time would not be right, so she was worried that others would find out her secret.

Lu Manting sighed lightly and continued: "Sister Wan'er, the imperial doctor has already diagnosed that I am pregnant with a male fetus. The emperor has already agreed, if the child is born smoothly and is a healthy little grandson, he will crown me as the crown princess and let me marry Ziheng. ”

Lin Wan's brows also furrowed, this matter was too risky. Let's not say that this child is not like Lan Ziheng when he was born, and whether the time of birth will be doubted. Even if everything goes very smoothly, will Lan Shengtian really let the son born to a princess of the Great Feudal Kingdom stay in this world?

Lu Manting didn't know what Lin Wan was thinking, she just continued to herself: "Sister Wan'er, maybe you don't believe it, Ziheng is really good to me now, the original women in the palace were all sent away by him, and he guarded me and the child in my belly every night and rested in my room. ”

Lin Wan smiled and nodded, and seemed to be happy for Lu Manting. In fact, why Lan Ziheng did this, Lin Wan and Lu Manting are very clear in their hearts.

The last time she checked Lan Ziheng's pulse, Lin Wan had already discovered that Lan Ziheng was not only infertile, but also had no more basic abilities as a man. That's why he's so anxious and irritable.

Therefore, if Lan Ziheng wants to keep this secret, he can only drive out all the women in his womb in the name of incomparable love with Lu Manting. guards the pregnant Lu Manting every day, playing a loving husband and a responsible father.

Lin Wan looked at Lu Manting with a smile, and secretly thought in her heart, was Lu Manting really moved by Lan Ziheng's hypocrisy? Or was Lu Manting, who was intoxicated at the moment, just acting?

Lu Manting saw that Lin Wan had not spoken, and finally came back to her senses, looked at Lin Wan expectantly, and begged in a low voice: "Sister Wan'er, can you help me again?"

Lin Wan was stunned, looking at Lu Manting suspiciously, she didn't understand that today, she was locked up in this small courtyard, what else could help her?

Lu Manting gently stroked her huge belly, a smile full of maternal love appeared on her face, and after a long time, she slowly spoke: "Sister Wan'er, in Nanyue Country, I don't trust anyone, I only believe in you and Tian'er." If I'm gone, can you and Tian'er help me protect my child and take care of him as he grows up?"