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

Chu Yan opened the door, went inside, and pulled Cao Yuan along.

"Let's go, A-Yuan!"

"Hmm! You've finished talking so quickly?"

"Okay! Let's go!"

Cao Yuan nodded slightly, naturally and affectionately took Chu Yan's arm, and leaned gently against his broad and warm body.

At this moment, Cao Yuan was like a docile little bird, exuding a delicate aura. Back in the capital, Cao Yuan carried the murderous and fierce aura from the battlefield and never cared to rely on anyone.

And now...

Cao Ji stared straight at them. Even with Xue Xinian, she had never relied on that person so much.

"Then we'll be going now. Thank you!"

Cao Yuan smiled and thanked them.

The two of them drifted apart.

Cao Ji watched their retreating figures, which resembled those of a sweet couple.

A hint of sadness flashed across his eyes.

"Your Highness, are we just going to abandon them? You've been working for days and nights to find Prince Shuo, and you're just going to leave like this?"

The attendants spoke up for Cao Ji, feeling indignant on his behalf.

Cao Ji let out a long sigh of relief and said with a sigh of relief, "Fine! Let them spend a few more days together!"

Perhaps only in the brief moments they spend together can she truly be happy!

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Cao Yuan and Chu Yan returned to their residence together. On the way, Cao Yuan sat in the carriage and asked, "Chu Yan, do you really not recognize that person?"

"Why do you say that?" Chu Yan asked hurriedly.

"I can't quite put my finger on it, but I feel like you guys know each other? I feel like I know you guys too!"

Chu Yan took Cao Yuan's hand and comforted her, "Ah Yuan, you're overthinking it! How could we possibly know anyone in such a remote place!"

"If there really is one, it must be from the capital!"

"That's true... It's a pity I didn't get to eat the chestnuts you bought for me today." A hint of disappointment flashed in Cao Yuan's eyes.

"Who said that!" Chu Yan pulled out a bag of chestnuts from his chest; they were still warm to the touch. He placed them in Cao Yuan's hand.

Cao Yuan felt the lingering warmth and smiled happily, "It's still warm!"

"Yes! I put it to my chest and covered it up right after I bought it!" Chu Yan suddenly hugged Cao Yuan tightly, wishing he could crush her into his arms. "Ah Yuan, you really scared me to death this time. I won't let you out of my sight!"

Cao Yuan chuckled softly.

Chu Yan sat next to her, peeling each fruit and putting it into her mouth one by one.

"Is it sweet?"

Cao Yuan nodded with satisfaction, "Sweet! So delicious!"

"Tell me what you want to eat from now on, and I'll peel it for you myself! I'll peel it for you myself when your eyes are better!"

After Chu Yan finished speaking, both of them fell silent.

Cao Yuan's smile gradually disappeared.

They all knew that their identities meant there was no future for them.

"Once your eyes are healed, will you be going back to Wei?" Chu Yan asked tentatively.

Cao Yuan remained silent, only giving a soft "hmm".

Neither of them spoke a word the rest of the way.

After getting off the carriage, we returned to the courtyard.

"Chu Yan, I'm tired and I want to rest!"

Just as Chu Yan was about to start, Cao Yuan walked into the house on her own, feeling her way in.

As soon as Cao Yuan touched the bed, she felt a warmth around her waist. Chu Yan wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder and pressing his face against her burning cheek.

Although Cao Yuan had her back to him, she could clearly feel his heartbeat quickening.

Cao Yuan covered his hand, turned around, and touched his cheek. "I really want to take a good look at you! It's a pity I don't know when I'll have the chance."

"I also want to take a good look at you..."

Chu Yan lowered his voice, his dark eyes deepening.

Cao Yuan's eyebrows twitched slightly, not understanding what he meant. Suddenly, Chu Yan cupped her face and kissed her lips.

Cao Yuan closed her eyes, responding to his kiss. Chu Yan took another step closer, pressing her directly onto the bed, and Cao Yuan instinctively wrapped her arms around his back.

Suddenly, Chu Yan snapped back to reality. He asked himself, "Chu Yan, what are you doing? A Yuan is blind! How could you have such thoughts about her?"

"what happened?"

Cao Yuan asked, listening to Chu Yan's panting.

Why did you stop?

Is he not quite right...?

It seems he has no interest in her.

Although she didn't know why Chu Yan took the initiative, Cao Yuan was still pleasantly surprised.

“We…” Chu Yan stammered, afraid that Cao Yuan would think he was too frivolous to speak.

"Goodnight, A-Yuan! I'm going out for a bit..."

Before Chu Yan could get up, Cao Yuan reached out and turned his face towards her, then kissed him.

Chu Yan's eyes widened in surprise, his heart filled with a mixture of panic and excitement.

"Chu Yan, we don't know what the future holds, so we should cherish the present, right?"

Chu Yan's Adam's apple bobbed, and he nodded in agreement. "You don't regret it?"

"Ah Yuan! I want to marry you! I want to be with you forever, will you?"

Would you be willing to give me a formal status?

Cao Yuan pursed her lips tightly, "But, I'm not divorced yet! I can't give you a formal status!"

"I don't care! Will you marry me? Be my wife? Do you know how envious I am every time I see Xue Xinian by your side?" Chu Yan buried his face in her arms, put his hand in hers and intertwined his fingers, and held her face with one hand.

Cao Yuan nodded and said sincerely, "I do! I'm willing to give you my heart!"

Chu Yan, his eyes red and lips twitching into a smile, reached out to Cao Yuan's waist and untied her belt.

The room was quiet, and she could clearly feel Chu Yan's frantic heartbeat.

"Chu Yan!" Cao Yuan tensed up, her heart racing. She had never considered being with him under these circumstances.

"Am I being taken advantage of in this situation?"

Chu Yan paused. How did she suffer a loss? Did she regret it?

"You can see me, but I can't see you..."

Chu Yan released her and blew out the candlelight in the room, then scratched her palm and whispered in her ear, "I've already put out the candlelight!"

"Can i do it now?"

Chu Yan whispered in her ear, his hot breath tickling and burning her ear and neck, making Cao Yuan's ear feel both itchy and hot.

Chu Yan gently undressed her, and as the clothes slipped off her delicate body one by one, they fell to the ground like blooming petals scattered everywhere.

Immediately afterwards, Chu Yan's burning lips fell lightly on her fair, snow-white skin like raindrops, igniting flames wherever they touched.

Cao Yuan raised her hands and tightly embraced Chu Yan's neck, as if trying to merge herself into his body. Their lips pressed together more and more tightly, and their breaths became rapid. The kiss was like a surging torrent, growing stronger and stronger.

At this moment, Chu Yan felt the soft waist of the woman in his arms and subconsciously reached out to hold it.

At this moment, his inexperienced hand simply rested quietly on her slender waist, not daring to make the slightest unnecessary movement, as if he didn't know what to do next.

"Chu Yan...that's not how it is!"

"Ah Yuan, I have no experience, please teach me!" Chu Yan's voice trembled.

Cao Yuan hummed in agreement.

No, I haven't lived this life yet! I have to pretend!

Cao Yuan pinched him hard.

"I...I have no experience either!" Cao Yuan murmured.

"Then let's learn from this experience together!"