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

Cao Yuan turned her head away, biting her lip tightly as if she wanted to draw blood.

Looking at her stubborn appearance, Xue Xinian felt a sense of satisfaction.

He forcefully pried her chin open and forced the tea down her throat.

"Cough...cough..."

She coughed as she glared at Xue Xinian, her eyes flashing with anger and grievance.

"Xue Xinian, you bastard! Once I recover, I will never let you get away with this!"

Cao Yuan's voice was slightly hoarse, but it was full of determination and resolve.

Xue Xinian seemed completely unafraid. "Ah Yuan, the effects of this medicine will last for three days. Let's enjoy our marital bliss in this room for those three days, hahahahaha..."

"What! Ah... madman! Help... Ugh!"

Xue Xinian stuffed a handkerchief directly into her mouth.

“Ah Yuan, you and Chu Yan have been meeting secretly at my residence every day, and I haven’t exposed you. Although I am a little bothered, it’s okay. Fortunately, he’s gone and won’t disturb our future days.”

Xue Xinian untied her belt and took off her outer garment. Cao Yuan turned her head to the side, tears streaming down her face, her body trembling.

Cao Yuan spat out the handkerchief, "No, no! Xue Xinian, whatever you want, I can give you, just don't touch me!"

"I want a child! You've already been touched by Chu Yan, what's there to mind! You're my lawfully wedded wife, serving me is what you should do, now it's my turn to serve you."

Cao Yuan closed her eyes in despair, tears streaming down her cheeks.

She told herself silently: I must endure it and wait until the effects of the drug wear off before I find a way to kill this bastard!

Her body's reaction was uncontrollable, and she couldn't help but cry out, her heart filled with resentment and grievance.

Xue Xinian's hands began to roam over her body. When his hand touched the mark of virginity on her arm, he was stunned for a moment, then his face lit up with ecstatic joy. "So you're still a virgin! That good-for-nothing Chu Yan has never touched you!"

Hearing this, Cao Yuan felt a surge of shame and indignation. She gritted her teeth and cursed, "Shut up! Once I recover, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

Xue Xinian refused to listen and became even more unruly.

"Hahahaha! We're husband and wife, I'll make you experience ecstasy..."

"what......"

Suddenly the door was kicked open.

Cao Yuan jolted awake and opened her eyes.

Before Xue Xinian could react, Chu Yan kicked her against the wall.

He looked at Cao Yuan on the bed, turned his head, took off his clothes and covered her with them, then picked her up.

"Ah Yuan!"

Chu Yan gently stroked her cheek, his eyes filled with tenderness and affection.

"You...why are you here?"

Cao Yuan raised her teary eyes, tears streaming down her face like a burst dam. Her lips trembled as she choked out, "I thought... I thought you had already left."

Chu Yan sighed softly, reached out and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and comforted her, "I'm here, it's alright."

His gaze was firm yet warm, as if giving Cao Yuan endless strength.

"I thought I was going to..."

"You really came... Waaah..." The grievances and pain in her heart made her unable to control her emotions.

Xue Xinian clutched her chest as she stood up. "Chu Yan! How dare you show your face in front of me! Aren't you afraid of Prime Minister Chu being impeached?!"

Chu Yan's face was gloomy, veins bulged on his forehead, and his fists were clenched so tightly that it seemed he wanted to crush the air around him.

He took a deep breath and tried to soften his voice. "Ah Yuan, wait for me here for a while."

With that, he gently placed Cao Yuan on the bed. Then, he suddenly turned around and rushed towards Xue Xinian.

"Which hand touched her?" Chu Yan asked through gritted teeth, his eyes flashing with anger.

Xue Xinian looked at the man in front of her in horror and stammered, "You... what do you want to do? If you dare to touch me, I'll call someone to deal with you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chu Yan grabbed his collar and lifted him up. Without hesitation, he threw two punches, landing hard on Xue Xinian's face.

"Ah—" Xue Xinian screamed in agony as blood flowed from his nose. Chu Yan did not stop what he was doing, continuing to swing his fists, each punch filled with boundless anger and power.

Soon, Xue Xinian's face became swollen and his eyes could barely open. He lay motionless on the ground.

Chu Yan walked over and hugged Cao Yuan, saying softly, "It's okay, I'll take you home."

"No, I can't go out like this."

He glared at Xue Xinian with a sharp look, "Get out!"

Xue Xinian continued to provoke Chu Yan, "Chu Yan, do you still want to kill me? The city gates will be closed soon, and you won't be able to go back. Hahaha, you would actually risk your life for a woman."

"I won't say it a second time, if you don't leave, I won't hesitate to kill you right here!"

Chu Yan roared angrily, his eyes flashing with a sinister glint like sharp blades, and the veins on his forehead bulged as if they were about to burst.

Cao Yuan slowly raised her eyes, quietly looking at Chu Yan, who was almost insane, her heart filled with shock.

She rarely saw Chu Yan so angry; this side of him made her feel both unfamiliar and frightened.

Her thoughts drifted back to the time in Anzhou, when she killed a soldier, and Chu Yan blamed her for it for a long time.

But now, he's even uttered the cruel words of murder!

Xue Xinian looked at him with lingering fear and didn't dare to provoke him. "Fine, fine! Anyway, you won't be smug for long."

As soon as Xue Xinian stepped out of the room, Chu Yan threw three darts at him, hitting Xue Xinian's hands and groin.

"Ah! Chu Yan!" With a scream, Xue Xinian collapsed outside.

"Take your medicine! You'll recover soon!" Chu Yan took out a narrow-mouthed medicine bottle from his pocket, poured out a pill, and put it into Cao Yuan's mouth.

Chu Yan held Cao Yuan in his arms, embracing her quietly.

"Chu Yan, is what he said true? Are the city gates really going to close? You should leave quickly! I can't hold you back!"

"I'll leave after you're alright! A city gate can't stop me!"

"Go quickly! I don't want to hold you back! Look, you've already hurt him, I'll be fine!" Although Cao Yuan was reluctant to leave, she couldn't be too selfish.

This is a deadly crime of deceiving the emperor.

"Chu Yan! You must leave now! If you don't leave, you'll implicate Prime Minister Chu!"

Cao Yuan's eyes were filled with pleading.

"Okay! I'm leaving! Take care of yourself!" Chu Yan kissed her forehead and left the room.

Cao Yuan watched his figure disappear into the room with reluctance, praying in her heart, "You must return to Shu safely!"