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

After the imperial edict was read aloud.

Everyone in the government office looked at Cao Yuan with sympathetic eyes. Cao Yuan knelt on the spot and calmly lowered her eyes.

Bai Lu was the first to stand up, snatching the imperial edict away. "Impossible! This edict must be wrong! The princess is already married, how can she be sent on a political marriage?"

"The Shu Kingdom has stated that only those who have been married can qualify!" said the general who delivered the decree.

"Then why not the Sixth Princess? The Sixth Princess is already married! The princess just escaped death, doesn't His Majesty have any affection for his own flesh and blood?"

Bai Lu threw the imperial edict on the ground.

"How dare you! How dare you treat His Majesty's imperial edict in this way! And you even dare to insult His Majesty in public!"

"The nation depends on a wise ruler, and its safety is entrusted to women. You who lead troops into battle should think carefully about why women have to be sacrificed every time we lose a battle!" Bai Lu shouted at the general who was delivering the decree, her eyes bloodshot like those of a mad beast.

"You are utterly wicked... Guards, seize her..."

Cao Yuan suddenly stood up. "Enough!"

"Stop arguing! Cao Yuan, receive the decree."

"Princess!" Bailu ran to her side and whispered, "Princess, are you crazy! It's not about marrying the eldest prince, it's about marrying the current ruler of Shu!"

"Have you forgotten how much Princess Zhaoyang was tortured before? The Shu Kingdom just wouldn't let her come back! If you go there now, you might not be able to come back!"

"The imperial decree has been issued; what right do we have to refuse? Both thunder and rain are acts of imperial favor, and I can handle them."

"Your Highness! Why don't we muster our troops and fight another battle? Even if we die, it's better than being humiliated like this!" Fan Qingli said loudly.

"Correct!"

Bai Lu echoed this sentiment.

"You, are you all going to rebel? This is His Majesty's decree, you..." The general who was delivering the decree was furious with them.

Cao Yuan lowered her eyes and forced a smile, "Since I was born into the royal family, I should naturally serve the people of Wei!"

Jinzhu's eyes flickered, and tears streamed down her face.

"Jinzhu, go back inside and pack your things!"

Cao Yuan went back into the house without looking back. She sat by the window without saying a word, looking at herself in the bronze mirror. Her emotions were completely calm, as if the marriage alliance had nothing to do with her.

Jinzhu knelt down beside her, "Your Highness..."

"Jinzhu, you don't need to say anything more! Since Father has already given the decree, I must go!"

Cao Yuan slowly turned around, her gaze gentle yet resolute. She grasped Jinzhu's slightly trembling hand.

“Jinzhu, our bond as master and servant has come to an end. When you came back to the capital with me, I promised General Liu that I would take care of you, but now General Liu…” At this point, Cao Yuan choked up.

"Don't worry, I'll prepare a generous dowry for you before I leave. It will ensure you live a carefree and comfortable life for the rest of your days."

Upon hearing these words, Jinzhu froze on the spot as if struck by lightning. Tears instantly blurred her vision, and her voice trembled violently: "Your Highness... do you really not want me anymore?" Before she could finish speaking, Jinzhu could no longer control the overwhelming grief in her heart and burst into tears.

"Wherever Your Highness goes, I'll go!! Can I go to Shu with you?"

"Shu is not a good place, I don't want to hold you back!"

Jinzhu shook her head repeatedly, sobbing uncontrollably, "Your Highness, you said you wouldn't abandon me again...Your Highness lied to me again!"

Cao Yuan wiped away Jin Zhu's tears and shook her head. "I also want to be with you, but I can't be so selfish."

Just live for yourself in this life.

At that moment, a series of heavy footsteps sounded outside.

The master and servant opened the door and went out.

Standing in the outer courtyard were the troops of the Marquis of Zhenbei from the border.

Cao Yuan was unaware of what had happened when the Marquis of Zhenbei rushed in from outside, dressed in full armor.

"Where is my Yuan'er!" The Marquis of Zhenbei slammed the silver spear in his hand onto the ground.

"Grandfather!"

"Yuan'er!"

The grandmother and grandson hugged each other.

"Grandfather, is your injury healed? How are you feeling! I, your unfilial daughter, have been back for so long but haven't had a chance to visit you!"

Cao Yuan said, blaming herself.

“Yuan’er, your maternal grandfather knows everything. Come with your maternal grandfather!” The Marquis of Zhenbei grabbed her arm.

"Go? Where to?"

"Go wherever you want! Go wherever you want from now on! Your grandfather only wishes that you will be carefree and free from worries from now on!"

“Our Shi family has guarded the border for decades. My daughter and grandson all died in the capital. You are my only grandson. I absolutely cannot let you perish in Shu!”

The Marquis of Zhenbei pulled her away, shouting, "Listen up, all of you! Follow me and we'll fight our way out of Liucheng!"

"kill!"

The army of the Marquis of Zhenbei echoed this sentiment.

“Grandfather, the imperial decree has been issued, we can’t leave!” Cao Yuan grabbed the hand of the Marquis of Zhenbei and said, choking with sobs.

"It's alright, Yuan'er. Liu Cheng's soldiers are no match for me!"

"Once you leave the city, you can go wherever you want. If you can't stay in Wei, you can go live in another country! As long as you don't go for a political marriage, you can go anywhere! Why should my Yuan'er become a concubine of the Shu king? They are not worthy!"

Cao Yuan looked at the Marquis of Zhenbei, his aged figure and weary eyes filled with concern for her. How could she selfishly allow him to repeat the same massacre of his family as in her previous life?

Where are you going?

Cao Ji appeared at the main entrance without anyone noticing.

Marquis Zhenbei shielded Cao Yuan behind him, saying, "I'm taking Yuan'er away today, you'd better get out of my way!"

Cao Ji walked over calmly. "My lord! It's just a marriage alliance, is such a big fuss really necessary?"

"You all, get out of the way of the Marquis at once!"

Everyone looked at Cao Ji.

"Second brother? What do you mean by this?"

"My lord! I have chosen a bride for the marriage alliance. Tomorrow, she will go to Shu to fulfill her marriage vows!" Cao Ji bowed respectfully. "As for the fourth princess, she can go wherever she wishes!"

Upon hearing this, everyone around relaxed.

"Great! We don't have to go through the marriage alliance!"

Cao Yuan frowned. "Didn't we agree to marry a princess from the royal family? You..."

"Cao Shang! You brought Cao Shang here? Just to prevent me from going on this marriage alliance?"

"Fourth Princess, you don't need to worry about these things. I have my own way of handling them!"

"Good lad! Since you've spoken, I'll believe you! Yuan'er, let's go!"

The Marquis of Zhenbei pulled her away, while Cao Yuan stood motionless.

"Yuan'er!"

"Grandfather, I can't leave! If I leave, do you think I can spend the rest of my life in peace?"

"If I leave and start a war, then I will be a sinner!"

Cao Yuan knelt before her maternal grandfather, kowtowing with both hands. "Please forgive Yuan'er for being unfilial, maternal grandfather. I know you love me, but as a princess, I must shoulder the heavy responsibility of the country. Disobeying the imperial decree is a grave crime. Please grant my request, maternal grandfather."

Large tears fell from her eyes, soaking the ground.

The room was as silent as a stagnant pool.