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

"What's wrong? Is it not to your liking?" Cao Yuan looked at the man in front of her with a nervous expression and asked softly.

Chu Yan frowned slightly, put down his chopsticks, and looked at Cao Yuan with a complicated expression.

"Did you specifically learn this skill because of Xue Xinian?"

Chu Yan's words startled Cao Yuan. She subconsciously scratched her head, a look of embarrassment and helplessness on her face.

For a moment, a subtle silence fell over the courtyard.

Cao Yuan thought to herself: Why did we have to bring him up again?

Before her rebirth, she did learn it to please Xue Xinian's family, but she also knew a little bit from living with her maternal grandfather every day.

"This is me..."

Before Cao Yuan could finish speaking, Chu Yan covered her hand and clenched it tightly.

"Then, from now on you can only cook for me, not for other men." Chu Yan looked at her sincerely, his eyes as clear and sincere as water, without any ulterior motives.

"Fine, fine! I won't make it for anyone else! You're so petty!" Cao Yuan rolled her eyes at him.

It took her a moment to realize, "Huh? That's not right! You think I'm your cook? You expect me to cook for you every day!"

Cao Yuan raised her head, determined to set rules for him.

"I don't treat you like a prince here!"

Cao Yuan raised her hand to hit him, but Chu Yan nimbly dodged it.

"Eat up! Eat up! It'll get cold soon!" Chu Yan smiled, looking smug.

after eating.

Chu Yan followed Cao Yuan, preparing to go inside to rest.

As Cao Yuan entered the room and turned to close the door, she met Chu Yan, who had just stepped inside.

What are you doing following me? Get out!

Chu Yan was puzzled by her words.

Haven't they been sleeping together these past few days?

Cao Yuan answered his question, "Oh, I only rested with you before because I couldn't see! Now that I can see, you can go back to your room and sleep!"

Just as she was about to close the door, Chu Yan grabbed the doorframe, looking aggrieved with slightly red eyes, like a child who had done something wrong. "Ah Yuan! Are you trying to discard me after I've served my purpose?"

Cao Yuan smiled and coaxed him, reaching out to rub his handsome face.

"Alright, go back to your room and rest! This isn't right for us to be like this!"

Cao Yuan used the same excuse he had given her to refute him, and Chu Yan was speechless.

Go to bed early!

Cao Yuan pushed aside Chu Yan's unwilling hand that was resting on the door frame.

With a bang, Cao Yuan resolutely slammed the door shut.

Chu Yan lowered his head and sat on the steps in front of Cao Yuan's door, his mouth pouting to the sky.

Cao Yuan stretched, washed up, and then went to bed to rest.

She always felt empty lying in bed, but it was comfortable because she was finally free from the need to squeeze together with someone else.

In the middle of the night, Cao Yuan wondered if she was dreaming, but she felt something moving on her body.

Cao Yuan slowly woke up, rubbing her sleepy eyes and gently opening them. She turned her head, and a handsome, angular face suddenly entered her field of vision, instantly waking her up.

"Huh? Chu... Chu Yan? How... how did you get here? How did you get in!"

Cao Yuan asked in astonishment, her voice slightly hoarse from just waking up.

At this moment, Chu Yan seemed not to hear her words, and lay down beside her, starting to roam over her delicate body.

Cao Yuan felt a tingling, itchy sensation all over her body. She twisted her body to avoid Chu Yan's restless hands, and said angrily, "Hey! Stop it, Chu Yan!"

But no matter how much she struggled, she couldn't get rid of Chu Yan's entanglement. Instead, he forced her to keep moving her body toward the edge of the bed.

Chu Yan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mischievous smile, and he said softly, "Ah Yuan, you're not nice to me at all. You left me all alone outside again."

"Have you forgotten? Last night you were complaining that you were at a disadvantage and didn't see anything. Today I'll show you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he unconsciously untied the sash around her waist.

Cao Yuan's hands were pinned to the pillow by Chu Yan, rendering her unable to move. She cried out in frustration, "Chu Yan! You're being a scoundrel... If you do anything else, I won't marry you."

"You have no choice! You have to marry me whether you like it or not!" Chu Yan held her face and forcefully kissed her lips.

-

The next day, Cao Yuan changed into the wedding dress prepared by Chu Yan and did her makeup in the room.

Looking at her delicate face in the bronze mirror, I was surprised to see her wearing a wedding dress again.

Her last marriage left her with nothing, and this time it's all to fulfill their shared dream.

"Ah Yuan, are you ready?"

Chu Yan pushed the door open and came in. Looking at Cao Yuan's red wedding dress, he remembered that the last time he saw her wearing a wedding dress was on the street.

At that time, the sound of gongs and drums filled the air, and the red bridal procession stretched for miles. The scene was grand and luxurious. He sat in his wheelchair, looking up at the woman in the sedan chair. At the time, he was just curious why a princess would choose a wealthy man. He never expected that one day they would get married in the countryside.

Originally, she only wanted to find her younger brother so she could return to Shu with him, but everything changed because of her encounter with her.

Cao Yuan stood up, and Chu Yan walked towards her.

Do I look good today?

Chu Yan grasped her hand, his eyes glistening with tears.

"You look beautiful, you look beautiful no matter what!"

Chu Yan's eyes darkened.

The auspicious day has arrived.

Firecrackers crackled in the courtyard. There was no grand wedding procession, no splendid attire, and no betrothal gifts; there was only a newlywed couple about to part ways.

The Immortal Ying sat in the high seat of the hall.

The newlyweds slowly entered from outside, Cao Yuan holding up a round fan. Through the red gauze fan, their eyes were slightly red. This wedding, without formal betrothal gifts, without relatives and friends, and without a grand banquet hall, filled them with immense satisfaction.

"Worship heaven and earth!"

Chu Yan and Cao Yuan bowed together.

Inside the new house, Chu Yan had also tidied it up quite nicely.

Red dates and peanuts were scattered all over the bed.

When Chu Yan walked in, Cao Yuan was sitting on the edge of the bed, holding a fan.

Upon hearing the voice, Cao Yuan tilted her fan to the side, meeting Chu Yan's tender and affectionate eyes.

Cao Yuan's heart skipped a beat. For some reason, even though it wasn't their first meeting, she felt a little flustered.

Cao Yuan avoided his gaze and continued to cover her face with her fan.

The next instant, Chu Yan peeled the fan open.

Cao Yuan looked up and met his gaze.

Chu Yan sat down in front of Cao Yuan.

Both of them were somewhat hesitant and at a loss.

"Um……"

"Are we officially married now? Is there anything we need to do next?"

Chu Yan asked her.

"I, I don't know either."

Chu Yan put his hands on her shoulders, making her look at him, and leaned closer, quickly closing the distance between them.

"We should all be familiar with the next step."

Cao Yuan shrank back, "Chu Yan! You..."

"It's time to change your tune!"

"Ok?"

Chu Yan looked at her with clear, sincere eyes, anticipating her answer.

Before he could finish speaking, someone started knocking on the door.