Before Ling Chiyuan could react, Feng Ran stood up and walked past him, standing behind Xuanyuan Heng.
Xuanyuan Heng let out a cold scoff and looked at Ling Chiyuan, saying coldly, "Ling Chiyuan, see? I told you, a vain and lowly woman like her, how could she choose you?"
"If she had chosen you, then what happened wouldn't have happened."
With that, he turned and walked away directly.
He glanced at Feng Ran, who was standing behind him, and scoffed.
Now, without him saying or doing anything, this person would obediently follow.
Xuanyuan Heng directly pushed Feng Ran out of the carriage. Feng Ran fell directly onto the ground, looking utterly disheveled. Most importantly, the people of Chun Manyuan were all watching.
Those people kept jeering at Feng Ran.
Heh, Feng Ran could have such a disgraceful moment too.
When Aunt Sheng came out, she saw Feng Ran lying on the ground, her hands injured.
As she was about to squat down to help Feng Ran and check if she was injured, she was frozen by a look from Xuanyuan Heng.
Having been by Xuanyuan Heng's side for so many years, she knew very well that Xuanyuan Heng was truly enraged at this moment.
As she hesitated, Xuanyuan Heng grabbed Feng Ran's hair and yanked it viciously, dragging Feng Ran inside.
"Your Highness, this... is it because Feng Ran did not serve you properly and angered you?"
"Your Highness, there are many other girls in Chun Manyuan whose skills in serving are excellent. I will have one of them come serve you immediately."
Feng Ran's whole body was in agony. She bit her lip tightly, her gaze falling on Aunt Sheng, and immediately said, "Aunt Sheng, I'm fine, don't worry."
"I can do it."
"Aunt Sheng, don't speak up for me, really."
"Aunt Sheng, can I beg you?" Feng Ran lowered her head and said softly.
Aunt Sheng knew very well that Feng Ran said this because she didn't want her to get involved. She was truly foolish, never thinking of herself, but always thinking of others.
Why did such a kind person have such a difficult life?
This time, the Prince exuded a terrifying aura, his bloodshot eyes seeming to want to kill Feng Ran. Aunt Sheng thought that no matter what happened this time, she had to save Feng Ran.
"Your Highness, Feng Ran is unwell and is not suitable to serve Your Highness."
Aunt Sheng held Feng Ran's hand, trying to prevent Xuanyuan Heng from taking her away.
A cold sweat broke out on Aunt Sheng's back after she said this.
Xuanyuan Heng glanced at Bei Chenye, and Bei Chenye immediately stepped forward and took Aunt Sheng away.
Although Aunt Sheng wanted to say something more, she was pinned against the wall by Bei Chenye's dagger, rendering her unable to move.
Naturally, the people around could not see this.
Only Aunt Sheng could feel it.
Bei Chenye whispered coldly into Aunt Sheng's ear, "Aunt Sheng, you are becoming more and more unruly. Do you think you can influence what His Highness wants to do with just a few words?"
"Remember, don't forget your identity. And don't forget who you are working for now."
"Oh, and Aunt Sheng, if you want to live, it's best not to say anything from now on."
"So as not to lose your own life for someone unworthy, it wouldn't be worth it."
After speaking, Bei Chenye directly released Aunt Sheng, a mocking smile curling his lips. "You should think carefully about how to proceed, Aunt Sheng."
Finally, Aunt Sheng withdrew her hand and remained silent.
She knew better than anyone how cruel the Regent's methods were.
What she had said today was already an act of rebellion. She could not afford to make any more mistakes. Otherwise, the consequences would be unpredictable.
In the end, Feng Ran was taken away by Xuanyuan Heng.
As Feng Ran passed by Aunt Sheng, Aunt Sheng said with great guilt, "Feng Ran, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you, but I have my own difficulties."
At this moment, this was the only appropriate thing Aunt Sheng could say to Feng Ran.
Feng Ran shook her head and said sincerely, "Aunt Sheng, you cannot be blamed for this. It is simply my fate."
"Aunt Sheng, please don't speak up for me again, okay? I don't want you to be implicated again because of my affairs."
"I already owe you more than enough."
Before Feng Ran could say anything more, Xuanyuan Heng directly pulled her away.
When Aunt Sheng tried to follow, she was stopped by Bei Chenye.
In the end, Aunt Sheng could only watch Feng Ran's figure disappear from her sight.
Xuanyuan Heng threw Feng Ran directly onto the ground, looking at her with a ferocious expression.
"Heh, Feng Ran, you are truly bold. To scheme against this prince for some other man."
"Do you think this prince couldn't see why you said those things and did those things just now?"
Feng Ran's expression changed drastically, but it quickly returned to normal.
After all, when she had said those words, she should have expected such a result.
What was there to be surprised about now?
Xuanyuan Heng dragged Feng Ran to a wooden tub and threw her into it, pressing her down. He said coldly, "Feng Ran, you are truly dirty. This prince feels disgusted just touching you."
"It seems you've forgotten everything I said."
Feng Ran tried to speak, but Xuanyuan Heng once again pushed her head underwater.
Feng Ran struggled incessantly, the feeling of suffocation overwhelming her.
However, Xuanyuan Heng had no intention of pulling her up.
After a long while, he finally pulled Feng Ran up. Seeing her ashen face, like that of a dead person, and her gasping for breath, he sneered with extreme contempt.
Heh, she truly cherished her own life.
Then, when she harmed Yu Wanyan, Wanyan must have pleaded with her like this. Yet, she had not spared Wanyan.
Feng Ran, your heart is truly venomous.
"Feng Ran, do you think that by not dealing with Ling Chiyuan today, this prince is letting him off?"
"You are truly indulging in wishful thinking. The good show is yet to come."
"Of course, this prince will not take your life."
"This prince wants you to watch with wide eyes as these people suffer because of you."
"Feng Ran, because of you, Ling Chiyuan and the Ling family will suffer a heavy blow."
Feng Ran's body completely collapsed onto the ground. She even wanted to beg Xuanyuan Heng not to do this, but she dared not speak.
She feared that if she spoke, things would only backfire.
Xuanyuan Heng's thoughts were too difficult to fathom.
Seeing Feng Ran's silence and frozen state, Xuanyuan Heng laughed, a loud, booming laugh.
Are you scared now? Feng Ran, this is just the beginning.
He was determined to make her realize that she was born an ill omen, and should never dream that anyone would help her.