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

Chapter 215 Su Wan'er Comes to See Huan'er

In that remote place, a thatched hut stood alone. The door creaked open, and Huan'er stepped out. She glanced up and saw Su Wan'er standing straight in front of her, her gaze piercing her like needles.

Huan'er was startled and momentarily at a loss for words. She subconsciously pursed her lips, her body trembling slightly, and slowly stepped forward, bowing with difficulty, her voice trembling slightly: "Your...Your Highness~"

Su Wan'er's lips curled into a faint smile, but her eyes were icy cold, devoid of any warmth. Her gaze was like frost and snow in the dead of winter, chilling one to the bone.

She said softly, "Huan'er, how have you been?" As she spoke, her eyes were fixed on Huan'er's slightly protruding belly without any attempt to hide it.

Huan'er felt the watchful gaze on her back, and her face turned deathly pale instantly. She lowered her head even further, her hands nervously twisting in front of her, and she stammered, "Your Highness, why are you here?" Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

Su Wan'er smiled gently, the smile seemingly warm but not reaching her eyes: "Of course I, the princess, came to see you! After all, we were mistress and servant."

"Your Highness?" Huan'er asked, full of doubt, repeating the question unconsciously, her voice tinged with caution.

Su Wan'er reached out and affectionately took Huan'er's arm, her face softening with a tender and considerate expression. She said softly, "It's been a few months, and your belly has grown even bigger. Huan'er, when a woman is pregnant, she has to rest well. A slight mistake could result in the death of both mother and child. We absolutely cannot allow anything to go wrong."

Upon hearing Su Wan'er's words, Huan'er's eyes instantly welled up with tears. She raised her head, her eyes filled with emotion and disbelief, and murmured, "Your Highness, you..."

"Don't say anything more, it's windy here, go inside and rest." Su Wan'er said, and gently helped Huan'er into the house.

Just then, Sun Lan came out of the house. When she looked up, she suddenly saw Su Wan'er, and a look of surprise and shock flashed across her face.

She hurriedly straightened her clothes, knelt down with a thud, and said urgently, "Your Highness? I pay my respects to Your Highness!"

Su Wan'er glanced at her indifferently and said in a calm tone, "Get up!" Then, she looked at Huan'er and said, "I came to see Huan'er."

Sun Lan smiled broadly, her eyes revealing unease and ingratiation. She hurriedly stepped to the side, waving her arm exaggeratedly outward, and said, "Your Highness, please come inside. This shabby house is so simple and humble; it's really unfair to you."

Upon entering the room, Sun Lan quickly brought over a relatively intact chair, wiped it vigorously with her sleeve, and then respectfully said, "Your Highness, please sit down and rest."

Then, she hurriedly poured a cup of tea, held it with both hands, and handed it to Su Wan'er with a slightly trembling hand. With a humble smile on her face, she said, "Your Highness, please try this tea. Alas, the environment here in the middle of nowhere is really bad. It's worlds apart from the Prince's mansion. It can't compare to anything here. Please don't find it offensive."

Su Wan'er's lips curled into a faint smile, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes. She didn't reach for the cup of tea, but simply nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping around the room with utter contempt.

Sun Lan noticed Su Wan'er's disdain, and the smile on her face froze, but she still smiled ingratiatingly and stood aside, not daring to breathe loudly.

Su Wan'er took an exquisite brocade box from the maid behind her, a seemingly gentle smile on her lips, but a complex emotion flashed in her eyes when she saw the box. She handed it to Huan'er and said, "Huan'er, this is a thousand-year-old ginseng and top-grade donkey-hide gelatin that I brought for you. They are both good for nourishing your body and are most suitable for you to eat now that you are pregnant."

"Wow! Thousand-year-old ginseng! Donkey-hide gelatin! These are top-quality tonics! The princess is so generous!" Sun Lan's eyes widened, her mouth slightly open, her face full of disbelief, her gaze shifting back and forth between Su Wan'er and Huan'er.

Huan'er looked at the magnificent brocade box, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes. She quickly waved her hand to decline, her voice trembling with fear: "Your Highness, this is too precious. I am of lowly status and cannot accept such a valuable thing. Besides, there are many affairs in the palace, and Your Highness is busy with countless matters. You have gone to so much trouble for me. I really cannot accept such a gift."

Su Wan'er gently shook her head, reached out and took Huan'er's hand, her expression full of concern, her tone gentle yet undeniable: "Huan'er, what are you saying? You are pregnant now, your body is delicate, naturally you need to nourish yourself properly. You are my maid, it is only right that I treat you well. Don't refuse anymore, accept it, just consider it for the sake of the child in your belly."

In reality, the greed hidden deep in her eyes never dissipated; from beginning to end, all she coveted was the child in Huan'er's womb.

Huan'er was deeply moved by Su Wan'er's words, and her eyes instantly filled with tears. She knelt on the ground with a thud, her voice choked with emotion, filled with endless gratitude: "Your Highness's great kindness is beyond my ability to repay. With such kindness, I am willing to serve you like a cow or a horse for all eternity to repay your kindness today."

Upon seeing this, Sun Lan quickly knelt down as well.

A hint of impatience flashed in Su Wan'er's eyes, but she quickly concealed it, replacing it with a gentle expression. She hurriedly helped Huan'er up and said, "Get up, get up. You are pregnant now, so don't perform such grand gestures so easily. As long as you take good care of yourself in the future, that will be the greatest reward for me."

Immediately afterward, Su Wan'er suppressed her disgust but put on a concerned smile and said to Huan'er, "Huan'er, you are heavily pregnant now and need to take good care of yourself. Although this place is quiet, don't slack off. Be a good girl and stay here to rest. Don't go anywhere during your ten months of pregnancy. If there is anything you want to eat or use, just tell Sun Lan."

After saying that, she turned to Sun Lan, a sharp glint in her eyes, and solemnly instructed, "Sun Lan, you must take good care of Huan'er. This pregnancy is of great importance to her. If there is any situation, even the slightest disturbance, you must immediately come to the Prince's Mansion to tell me. Do not delay."

After speaking, Su Wan'er took out a heavy, thick money bag from her wide sleeve and handed it to Sun Lan.

The money pouch gleamed alluringly in the sunlight, clearly filled with gold and silver. Sun Lan's eyes widened instantly, gleaming with greed. She eagerly took the pouch with both hands, her face plastered with a fawning smile. With a thud, she knelt down, performing a deep, respectful bow, and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will do my utmost to take good care of Huan'er. With your generosity, I will risk my life to ensure Huan'er suffers even the slightest harm!"

Su Wan'er nodded in satisfaction, a slight smile of smugness playing on her lips.

She turned around, her skirt swaying lightly with the movement. After taking a few steps, she glanced back at the thatched hut, then let out a soft hum, and with elegant yet hurried steps, she left this place that she loathed.

Her figure gradually disappeared into the distance along the deserted path, leaving only a series of crisp footsteps that faded into the silent air.

Watching Su Wan'er's departing figure until it completely disappeared at the end of the winding path, Huan'er frowned, her eyes filled with contemplation.

Sun Lan stood beside Huan'er, initially with a hint of worry on her face, her eyes glancing at Huan'er from time to time, as if she wanted to say something.

But soon her gaze was drawn to the thick purse in her hand. Sun Lan clutched the purse tightly, admiring it, muttering to herself, "So much money, enough for us to live a good life for many years. The princess is so generous; if we go along with her, there might be even more benefits in the future..."

As she spoke, a greedy glint appeared in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing a satisfied smile.