After the host binds to the childbearing system, one baby will be born.

Lin Shuwan sat in a chair, thinking about the way forward.

She calculated the time and realized that the talismans she had previously cast on Qin Zhao, Chen Siyuan, Madam Hou, and Marquis Jing'an should have expired by now.

While Lin Shuwan was still thinking, Qin Zhao pushed the door and walked in.

When the two looked at each other, Lin Shuwan lowered his head first, his body trembled slightly, and the fear and timidity that flashed in his eyes made Qin Zhao frown.

It turned out that I was too impatient and scared her.

Qin Zhao pursed his lips and said, "You..."

Lin Shuwan knelt on the ground, bowed her head, and said tremblingly: "I deserve to die. I have offended Your Majesty. Please punish me."

Qin Zhao looked at Lin Shuwan kneeling in front of him with lowered head and a trembling look. He felt very uncomfortable. He took a step forward and wanted to help Lin Shuwan up, but Lin Shuwan quickly knelt down and took a few steps back, tears rolling down to the ground.

Qin Zhao had a good eye. Seeing Lin Shuwan avoiding him like a snake, his expression became even worse. He did not take another step forward. He sat on the chair next to him and looked down at her.

Qin Zhao stared at Lin Shuwan, his eyes unconsciously sliding down her cheek to her neck. Although his vision was a little blurry, he could still vaguely see the mottled marks on her neck left last night.

These traces reminded him of the passionate moments of last night, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.

"Is it really that scary?" Qin Zhao whispered to himself, with a hint of helplessness and loss in his voice. He took a deep breath, adjusted his mood, and then slowed down his tone and said, "Look up."

When Lin Shuwan heard Qin Zhao's words, his body trembled involuntarily.

However, she still obediently raised her head slowly, with tears in her eyes, looking at Qin Zhao pitifully.

Qin Zhao saw Lin Shuwan's aggrieved look, and he couldn't help but feel pity for her. He sighed softly and said slowly:

"Forget it. I was wrong about what happened last night. Get up now."

After hearing what Qin Zhao said, Lin Shuwan's face flashed with surprise, but she quickly regained her composure. She hesitated for a moment, and finally stood up carefully, lowered her head and stood quietly aside.

Qin Zhao looked at Lin Shuwan, feeling somewhat helpless. He knew that Lin Shuwan was afraid of him, but he did not want them to remain at such a distance.

"There's no need to be so formal between you and me." Qin Zhao said gently, his eyes always fixed on Lin Shuwan.

"If you have anything to say, just tell me directly."

Lin Shuwan nodded slightly and replied in a low voice: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Qin Zhao looked at Lin Shuwan deeply, his heart filled with an indescribable feeling: "Whatever you want, you can ask for it. I can compensate you with whatever I can do."

Hearing this, Lin Shuwan raised his head and glanced at him carefully, as if thinking about what he said. After a long while, Lin Shuwan whispered, "Your Majesty, can we just pretend that nothing happened last night?"

Qin Zhao said with mixed feelings: "Do you really want to cut off your relationship with me?"

"Your Majesty, I have never seen you before." Lin Shuwan lowered her head and spoke in a low voice.

Qin Zhao looked at the timid and petty Lin Shuwan, who was completely different from the passionate and bold girl in his dream. He couldn't help but wonder if he had found the wrong person!

But last night's tests and experiences told him that he had chosen the right person!

"Forget it. I will issue an order to let everyone keep silent about this matter. Apart from this matter, do you have any other requests?" Qin Zhao was still very generous to his woman, especially the one who was going to die in three days.

"I want to go back to the Marquis of Jing'an's mansion."

Qin Zhao sighed and said softly, "Okay. I will arrange guards to escort you back tomorrow. But, can you accompany me for a walk today?"

Lin Shuwan lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Qin Zhao's mouth curled up slightly, and a trace of joy flashed through his heart. He stood up, reached out and held Lin Shuwan's hand, and said slowly: "Let's go."

Lin Shuwan couldn't struggle free, so he had to follow Qin Zhao's footsteps and walk out.

Qin Zhao took her to the maple forest near Fajue Temple. This maple forest has existed for many years. Every autumn, the leaves turn bright red, as if the whole world is dyed with a layer of gorgeous colors.

The sunlight shone through the gaps between the maple leaves, forming golden rays. Qin Zhao and she walked slowly in this beautiful maple forest, hand in hand.

Not far away, there was a wooden swing on a tree trunk. Qin Zhao's eyes lit up and he turned to look at Lin Shuwan: "Do you want to go play?"

This was just like the scene when he first dreamed of Lin Shuwan!

Lin Shuwan smiled sheepishly and said, "This swing was installed by my servants a few days ago. I had a dream that seemed to be true before. Although I don't remember what happened in the dream, I only remember this swing."

Qin Zhao's eyes became brighter.

Lin Shuwan let go of Qin Zhao's hand and took the initiative to sit on the swing, which swayed gently.

Qin Zhao stood behind her and helped her push the swing. Gradually, the atmosphere between the two eased and Lin Shuwan also let go and played.

"Haha, higher, push higher~"

"It's fun, so fun~"

Lin Shuwan smiled very happily, and Qin Zhao's expression was also very gentle.

Suddenly, there were light footsteps in the woods, like someone stepping on maple leaves.

Qin Zhao's eyes suddenly brightened, and he grabbed Lin Shuwan, who was on the swing, around the waist. With a quick move, a hidden weapon grazed Qin Zhao's cheek, then cut the rope on the swing and stabbed it hard into the maple tree next to him.

Qin Zhao held Lin Shuwan and hid behind a maple tree. A thin scratch was left on his face, and bright red blood soon flowed out.

Qin Zhao looked around vigilantly, while Lin Shuwan leaned on him in panic. She had never experienced such a dangerous situation before, and she didn't know what to do for a moment.

"Don't be afraid." Qin Zhao whispered to comfort him, and at the same time secretly felt lucky that he had discovered the danger in time.

This hidden weapon was like a command. More than thirty assassins in black fell from the bushes or trees. Holding swords, they quickly rushed towards Qin Zhao and Lin Shuwan.

Qin Zhao's face was stern. He snapped his fingers, and more than a dozen dark guards in black fell from different directions, protecting Qin Zhao and Lin Shuwan in the encirclement.

The secret guards raised their swords and chopped off the assassins' heads very neatly. The blood made the red maple leaves on the ground even brighter.

A bloody assassination ended very quickly.

Lin Shuwan's face turned pale. She trembled in Qin Zhao's arms, her hands tightly grasping his clothes. Her nostrils were filled with a strong smell of blood, which almost made her nauseous.

It was the first time she had seen such a bloody scene.