After being reborn, I went on a killing spree in the imperial court.

The arrow missed the bullseye, and those present sighed in disappointment.

"Oh dear, isn't the princess's archery a bit outdated?" Consort Xian looked at the Emperor!

The emperor's face darkened; he had just reminded her of this last time!

"It's all my fault for always shooting at living creatures; I'm not so good at shooting at dead ones. How about this: you choose a living creature for me to shoot!"

Consort Xian and Cao Shang looked at each other, thinking that Cao Yuan was making an excuse.

"Hmph! Royal sister, you can't even hit a dead target, what are you going to do about shooting at living things!" Cao Shang added fuel to the fire, "I think you should stop being so stubborn."

"Everyone knows that Princess Huayang has been completely devoted to Lord Xue ever since she met him, and she hardly ever goes to the military camp anymore. It's normal that her archery skills have declined!" another concubine sneered.

"I never imagined that Princess Huayang, like other women, would consider her husband her everything!"

"It's a waste to keep the tiger tally; we might as well give it to another man!"

Everyone laughed.

Cao Shang smiled faintly, her eyes full of mockery towards Cao Yuan, "So no matter how good your archery skills are, you still have to get married in the end!"

"Father should give the Tiger Tally to the right person! My sister used to only care about military merits and never acted like a woman. Now she's all about men, hahaha!"

Cao Yuan clenched her fist, kicked away the bow and arrow held by the eunuch next to her, caught it in the air, drew the bow, and aimed the arrow at Cao Shang.

Cao Shang instantly stopped smiling and looked panicked. "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what are you doing!"

Seeing that Cao Yuan seemed serious, she pleaded with the Emperor for help, "Father, save me! Guards! My sister is trying to kill me!"

"No, no! Don't kill me!" Cao Shang was so frightened that he tried to run away, but he was thrown to the ground before he could even stand up.

Cao Yuan released the bow and arrow, shooting the hairpin in her hair into the tree trunk, and a strand of Cao Shang's black hair fell down.

Everyone was startled, and the bustling autumn hunting ground suddenly fell silent.

"Yuan'er!" The emperor stood up nervously.

The guard brought the hairpin to Cao Yuan.

"Do you know how this hairpin came to be?" Cao Yuan walked up to Cao Shang.

Cao Shang, still in shock, obediently replied, "It was...it was a gift from Father Emperor!"

"These are the tributes sent by the envoys of Chen after I won a battle with them that year. Without me and all the soldiers, you would have been sent to Chen for a marriage alliance by now. How dare you wear such tributes and laugh at me here?"

"You're talking nonsense, I don't need a marriage alliance." Cao Shang looked at her, trembling, still stubborn.

"The rise and fall of the nation is the responsibility of every citizen. You have royal blood flowing in your veins, and protecting the country is our duty as princes, not something you can refuse to do!"

“Take a good look for yourself. Princesses and even county princesses of your age have already gone to marry foreign rulers. Take Princess Zhaoyang, your elder sister, for example. If she didn’t want to go, she could only wait for other countries and the Great Wei to be littered with corpses. Did she have any other choice?”

"Why are you talking about her? I'm not like her!"

"While we are fighting to the death on the front lines, you are enjoying yourself in the deep palace, maliciously mocking and plotting against your elder sister! Your dissatisfaction with me is an insult to all the soldiers of the entire Wei Kingdom!"

Applause erupted from the crowd.

"Princess Huayang is right! It is truly a blessing for our Wei Kingdom and its people that the princess has such awareness."

The others echoed this sentiment.

Cao Yuan turned around and saw that it was the Prime Minister speaking up for her.

Cao Yuan hurriedly knelt before his father, "Father, I misspoke before Your Majesty! Please punish me!"

Cao Shang looked at the Emperor with a wronged expression, his little face streaked with tears, "Father..."

The emperor glanced at Cao Shang impatiently, who was still sobbing, and said, "Princess Cao Shang has been disrespectful. Take her away to rest! She is not allowed to leave the palace without my permission."

"Father!" Cao Shang pouted, her face full of resentment. Then she searched for Xue Xinian's figure in the crowd. Xue Xinian bowed and did not dare to look at her. He could only leave in a hurry.

Xuanfeng tilted his head and looked at Cao Yuan with admiration, "I never imagined that the princess of Wei would have such a broad mind!"

"Isn't she doing this just to show us this side of her? So she can extend her influence into the court! Don't be fooled by her!" Chu Yan toyed with the fan in his hand, having a new plan.

"So, young master, are you really going to get involved in this imperial examination?"

"Imperial decrees are difficult to disobey, and as a subject, I have no choice but to obey! However, since she has offered to help us find the person, we will comply!"

Xuanfeng looked reluctant. "If you're unwilling, young master, why not send a message back by carrier pigeon? We can sneak into the palace together tonight! Why associate with the princess!"

Chu Yan raised his eyes and glared at him, his dark eyes filled with anger.

"Lord Chu, this is a gift from our Highness." Jinzhu presented the jade tablet with both hands.

It is a palace pass for entering and exiting the palace.

-

The night is getting dark.

Cao Yuan ate at the same table as the Xue family.

"Ah Yuan, is your hand really alright?" Xue Xinian was still checking her hand.

Cao Yuan held her wrist, "I was supposed to be in trouble, but as soon as my sister triggered it, I felt like I was fine instantly."

Cao Yuan ate a few bites of food but lost her appetite. "Mother, you all eat. I'm full and I'll go back to my room to rest."

Madam Xue gave Xue Xinian a wink, signaling him to follow.

Xue Xinian put down his chopsticks and followed.

"Ah Yuan, Ah Yuan!"

"Let's talk about it tomorrow! I need to rest!" Cao Yuan was about to close the door when Xue Xinian's hand blocked her way.

"Ah Yuan, are you angry because Princess Shang sent me medicine last time? How could there be anything between us!"

Cao Yuan smiled and said, "You know that? It seems you and my royal sister are in frequent contact!"

Xue Xinian hurriedly explained, "No, I heard it from someone else!"

"Xi Nian, can we talk about these things tomorrow? I'm really tired!"

"The selection of vice ministers is coming up soon, Xi Nian, why aren't you studying harder! Be careful not to be overtaken!"

Cao Yuan yawned and slammed the door shut. Xue Xinian's hand unconsciously loosened its grip on the doorframe.

"Ah Yuan, Ah Yuan!"

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