People from the princess's residence arrived and took the princess away in a sedan chair.

However, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Ying Ning's pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage, even if she is a princess, would likely be difficult to silence the gossip and become a topic of conversation and ridicule.

An Yuan'er lamented that just a month ago, she had Ying Ning explain herself to the public because of the opera performance between Ying Ning and Yi Chenli. In fact, after today, what people will probably remember Ying Ning for will no longer be her affair with the Sixth Prince, but rather the incident of her pregnancy and the resulting disturbance.

That explanation was somewhat unnecessary.

An Yuan'er still remembered how confident Ying Ning was when she first appeared before her. But today, all her radiance had vanished. Only a scumbag could turn a woman like this.

When my aunt gave birth, my uncle chose to save the baby without hesitation.

Having witnessed so many scumbags change their minds, An Yuan'er felt somewhat heavy-hearted.

Yi Chenli knew she probably didn't want to continue shopping, so he accompanied her back to the palace.

On the way, Yi Chenli suddenly asked her, "What's wrong? You don't seem happy. Did the scene just now frighten you?"

An Yuan'er shook her head.

She looked back at Yi Chenli, suddenly wanting to know the answer: "Yi Chenli, do all men change their minds? Do they stop treasuring things once they get them?"

Yi Chenli patted An Yuan'er's head reassuringly: "Don't overthink things."

Yi Chenli thought: If one day he really got his beloved candy, he would cherish it and make her happy for the rest of her life. He was only afraid that he would never have the chance to get that sweetest candy.

Therefore, Yi Chenli dared not make promises lightly, because he valued every promise and once he made it, he had to keep it.

Girls tend to overthink.

An Yuan'er held onto Yi Chenli's hand tightly, stubbornly saying, "Ali, you must treat me well from now on. If you don't treat me well, I'll... I'll..."

"What do you mean?" Yi Chenli asked.

An Yuan'er smiled bitterly. What could she do with him?

She had never heard him say he liked her. His thoughts were unfathomable; An Yuan'er couldn't guess them, nor did she dare to probe and ask.

It was as if if she took a step forward, he would retreat. They were always elusive, neither close nor distant.

But she couldn't get angry because he spoiled her and indulged her so much.

Finally, An Yuan'er could only pout, like a little pufferfish, and say with her arms outstretched, "Then I'll never talk to you again."

Yi Chenli smiled and said, "Round and chubby. I'm good to you."

I'm only good to you.

*

The matter concerning Princess Yingning has caused quite a stir.

This alarmed the Emperor and Empress. Concerned about the royal family's reputation, they kept silent and forbade anyone from mentioning the matter.

They didn't say it openly, but privately, the Shengjing circle was buzzing with discussion.

"Have you heard? Princess Yingning's nine-month-old baby was a fully formed boy. What a pity!"

"What's there to regret? Even actors don't want to acknowledge a child like that, so how much of a future can you expect him to have?"

"Ying Ning's behavior is far too improper. Do you know what the imperial physician said? He said she's damaged her health and will never be able to have children again. In Shengjing, which respectable young master will be willing to marry her?"

Princess Yingning was usually arrogant and spoiled, which offended many people. Those noble ladies and young misses secretly mocked and humiliated her.

Princess Yingning dared not go out, feeling that everyone's gaze was malicious. Like a proud peacock stripped of its feathers, she was left naked to endure ridicule. Princess Yingning developed depression and nearly committed suicide.