"Perhaps knowing I'm pregnant has caused my emotions to fluctuate so much, and I've been feeling anxious and insecure. I had nightmares all night last night, and my pillow was soaked with tears when I woke up this morning," Princess Zhaoping replied softly with her head bowed, trying her best to act as before.

The Empress Dowager indifferently shifted her gaze:

You cry your eyes out even from a nightmare, what a useless thing you are!

"After you've had breakfast, go back to your residence and rest well. I've already instructed someone to send you back everything you need for the pregnancy," the Empress Dowager said coldly. "This is the Ninth Prince's first child, so we absolutely cannot afford any mishaps."

How considerate you are to say that!

If Princess Zhaoping hadn't heard what was said last night, she would have been moved to tears.

But now, all she hears are the unspoken implications—this is the Ninth Prince's first child, and he can't possibly not care.

With this child around, the Ninth Prince is already half-controlled!

Princess Zhaoping was now extremely grateful.

Luckily, that bandit...

No, thankfully Princess Chonghe reminded her in time!

Otherwise, she would have lived a muddled and confused life.

He was probably still feeling grateful and guilty towards that wicked old hag, the Empress Dowager, even on his deathbed!

Princess Zhaoping absentmindedly ate a few bites of breakfast, using her pregnancy as a cover, so the Empress Dowager and the others did not suspect anything.

Princess Zhaoping was simply too weak in the past.

Who would have thought that she, a docile lamb, could suddenly grow into a bull?

With a large amount of gifts from the Empress Dowager, Granny Zheng, Simeng, and Siyi happily escorted Princess Zhaoping back to the Ninth Prince's residence.

They still dreamed of controlling the Ninth Prince and rising to prominence from then on.

Who would have thought that as soon as Princess Zhaoping returned to the Ninth Prince's residence, she went straight to Huinuan Pavilion.

Simeng and Siyi realized that Princess Zhaoping was going in the wrong direction and quickly reminded her, "Princess, that's the way to Huinuan Pavilion!"

Princess Zhaoping ignored her and continued walking faster.

"Princess, you're not going to go and show off to that bandit, are you? That won't do!" Siyi guessed cleverly, but didn't dare to openly stop her: "We're no match for that bandit right now, you can't confront him head-on!"

"Get away!"

Princess Zhaoping, holding her breath, charged forward at full speed.

The old woman Zheng, who was being carried by two maids, noticed something was wrong and said in a deep voice, "Princess Zhaoping, your body is not your own anymore. If you continue to act so recklessly, I will have to discipline you on behalf of the Empress Dowager!"

Princess Zhaoping felt a chill run down her spine when she heard that this old man wanted to use force.

She could imagine it.

What would happen if this old man and these two girls tied me up and took me back to Dianxiang Pavilion?

She must not go back, she must not sit idly by and wait for her death.

Hui Nuan Pavilion is her only way out; as long as she gets there, she will be safe!

Princess Zhaoping quickened her pace and rushed towards Hui Nuan Pavilion.

Now, even Simeng and Siyi realized something was wrong.

Granny Zheng immediately realized something and whispered urgently, "The princess must have been driven mad by Princess Chonghe. You must catch her quickly and prevent her from causing trouble!"

Simeng and Siyi quickly stepped forward. Both of them were skilled in martial arts and soon captured the defenseless Princess Zhaoping.

Princess Zhaoping immediately panicked and struggled, kicking and punching, "Let me go! You two vicious servants, let me go! I don't want to go back with you!"

Both Simeng and Siyi were taken aback by these words.

The two exchanged a quick glance, then simultaneously turned to look at Granny Zheng, both reading the ominous message in each other's eyes: "Oh no!"