After I transmigrated, the cold king clung to me every day.

Chapter 222 "Why has your belly gotten so much bigger?"

Just as everyone inside was laughing and chatting, Murong Yi arrived, arm in arm with Lin Qianqian and Su Wan'er on either side.

As soon as the three of them reached the door, bursts of laughter came from inside the house.

Murong Yi frowned slightly, his two handsome eyebrows furrowing together, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. He looked up through the half-open door and saw everyone sitting around the bed, their faces beaming with joy.

Lin Qianqian moved gracefully closer to Murong Yi, following his gaze. She also looked puzzled and murmured softly, "What's going on? Why is it so lively?"

Su Wan'er also curiously peeked out, her eyes full of inquiry.

Murong Yi pursed her thin lips, her eyes still filled with doubt and contemplation, before stepping inside first.

The three entered the house, and Murong Yi looked around, saying with slight surprise, "Everyone's here?!"

Everyone turned around at the sound. The Emperor, beaming, greeted him warmly, "Ninth Brother is here!"

Murong Yi quickly stepped forward, respectfully bowed to the Emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, brother~"

At the same time, Lin Qianqian and Su Wan'er also hurriedly curtsied, their postures elegant.

The Empress Dowager's eyes lit up instantly when she saw them, her face filled with joy. She immediately stood up, walked briskly to Lin Qianqian's side, and firmly held her arms with both hands. Her eyes were full of concern and affection as she looked Lin Qianqian up and down, murmuring, "Qianqian, it's been so long! How come your belly has grown so much! How many months pregnant are you?"

Lin Qianqian's cheeks flushed slightly, and the corners of her mouth turned up in a happy smile as she sweetly replied, "Hehe, Mother, I'm seven months pregnant."

Similarly, when Su Wan'er saw the Empress Dowager bypass her and walk towards Lin Qianqian, she involuntarily clenched her fists, but still forced herself to hold back.

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager shifted her gaze to Su Wan'er's belly beside her, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. She couldn't help but mutter to herself, "That's strange. You two should be around the same stage of pregnancy, so why is your belly so much bigger than hers?"

Upon hearing this, Su Wan'er's face flashed with a hint of panic, but she quickly composed herself and forced a smile, which appeared somewhat stiff.

She hurriedly stepped forward and feigned concern by reaching out to help Lin Qianqian, making it seem as if the two were truly sisters.

Murong Lin blinked her bright, lively eyes and leaned closer with a curious expression, raising her voice to say, "Oh right, Qianqian's belly is so big! Could she be carrying twins?"

As she spoke, she tugged at Su Jinran beside her. Su Jinran leaned closer, nodded slightly, and softly echoed, "It does look unusual."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qianqian blushed with embarrassment and forced a slightly stiff smile.

Seeing this, Murong Yi's eyes were full of heartache. She hurriedly stepped forward, stretched out her long arm, and steadily put her arm around Lin Qianqian's waist. She gently helped her sit down on a chair next to her, as if afraid that she would be disturbed in the slightest.

The Empress Dowager looked at Lin Qianqian with concern, her gaze fixed on her, and asked with a hint of doubt, "Qianqian, have you been eating a lot? Why is your belly so big?"

A fleeting, almost imperceptible panic flashed in Su Wan'er's eyes, but she maintained a composed facade.

Lin Qianqian seemed lost in thought, her brows furrowing slightly. She was about to reply, "Mother..."

Before he could finish speaking, Murong Yi interrupted. He frowned slightly, his eyes filled with worry and heartache, and said, "Mother, Qianqian is vomiting everything she eats; she's suffering terribly. I summoned the best physician from the Imperial Hospital to examine her. The physician said that the fetus is positioned low, compressing her intestines and stomach, which is why she's like this. He also said that because of this, the fetus has difficulty absorbing nutrients and therefore needs more nutrition, which is why her belly looks bigger than normal."

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's brows furrowed instantly, her heartache evident in her eyes. She quickly walked to Lin Qianqian's side, took her hand again, and gently stroked it, murmuring, "Poor child, suffering so much. You must be more careful in the future. If you need anything, just tell me, and I will arrange everything perfectly for you."

Lin Qianqian was filled with gratitude, and a bright smile, as warm as the spring sun, appeared on her face. She quickly but gently changed the subject: "Mother, please don't worry, I am doing well. Speaking of which, I haven't had a chance to congratulate Seventh Sister on the birth of her son yet!" After saying this, she was about to get up and bow to express her congratulations.

However, as soon as she made the movement, the people around her reacted quickly and reached out to steady her.

The Emperor frowned slightly, his expression full of worry, and his tone carried an undeniable concern: "Don't move around. Your body is heavy now, and you might have an accident if you're not careful. Please don't let anything happen to you."

The Empress Dowager was also very nervous, holding Lin Qianqian's arms tightly with both hands, and advised, "Qianqian, just sit down and be quiet. What if something happens again because of the ceremony?"

Seeing this, Lin Qianqian felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She parted her lips slightly and replied with a touch of playfulness, "It's not that exaggerated. Everyone, don't be so nervous."

The Empress Dowager feigned seriousness, but her eyes were full of affection as she said, "Be good!"

Upon seeing this, Lin Qianqian nodded slightly, a blush of embarrassment spreading across her face, and obediently nodded.

Then, she looked around and asked with a smile, "By the way, you all seemed to be having a great time chatting. What interesting things were you talking about?"

Murong Lin pouted, her cheeks puffed out in anger, and she crossed her arms, muttering coquettishly, "We're naming the baby! I came up with a really funny name, but all they do is laugh at me! Humph, so annoying." With that, she even stomped her foot in feigned anger.

Su Jinran sighed helplessly, but a hint of indulgent smile played on her lips as she said softly, "Alright, you still have the nerve to say that? The name you picked, tsk tsk tsk."

Upon hearing this, Murong Lin's eyebrows shot up and her almond-shaped eyes widened instantly. She shouted loudly, "Su Jinran!!! What do you mean! Humph, I'm ignoring you!" With that, she turned her head away haughtily, no longer looking at Su Jinran.

The Emperor couldn't help but chuckle as he watched the young couple bickering. He said with a smile, "Alright, you two, stop arguing here. You're turning this perfect occasion into a stage for a play."

As soon as the Emperor said this, everyone couldn't help but laugh.

Lin Qianqian gently tugged at Murong Yi's sleeve. Murong Yi looked down at her, his eyes full of doting affection. They exchanged a glance, and then Lin Qianqian asked softly, "What name did you choose?"

Upon hearing Lin Qianqian's question, everyone couldn't help but smile, yet they were also somewhat embarrassed to speak.

After exchanging a glance, they shook their heads helplessly, trying to suppress their laughter.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Murong Lin muttered softly, "Chen Haowan..." Her voice was not loud, but it was just enough for everyone in the room to hear clearly.

Upon hearing the name, Lin Qianqian's eyes widened, her cheeks flushed instantly, and she almost burst out laughing. She quickly raised her hand to cover her mouth, trying hard to control herself, but her shoulders trembled slightly as she suppressed her laughter.

After catching her breath, she asked incredulously, "What?!" Then, she looked at Murong Yi with a helpless expression, her eyes full of "this name is too outrageous," and her lips twitched slightly.

Murong Yi sighed helplessly, looked at Murong Lin, shook her head and said, "Eighth Sister, no wonder they laugh at you. What kind of name is that? Who names their child 'Chen Haowan'? People will laugh their heads off if word gets out."

Upon hearing this, Murong Lin immediately became displeased. She put her hands on her hips and said angrily, "How is this not a name? It's so interesting and unique! You just don't know how to appreciate it."

Upon hearing her words, everyone could no longer hold back and burst into laughter.

The Empress Dowager smiled and gently tapped Murong Lin's head, feigning anger, and said helplessly, "Alright, stop causing trouble and sit down quietly."

Murong Lin snorted, turned her head away, her little face puffed up with anger, her lips pursed so much they could hang an oil bottle on them, her eyes full of resentment, but she could only obediently sit down.

Su Wan'er sat upright beside Lin Qianqian, her posture dignified, with a perfectly timed smile on her face. The smile was like a flower blooming in spring, seemingly gentle and sweet, but in reality, it didn't reach her eyes.

Her gaze remained fixed on Lin Qianqian, a barely perceptible hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.

Su Wan'er's smile remained unchanged, but her heart was churning like a raging tide. In her mind, she kept repeating, "Idiot!"