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

Cao Yuan turned her head away and pushed him away forcefully, "Chu Yan, Chu Yan! Calm down, someone's coming."

"What's there to be afraid of! It's even better if you see it!"

Chu Yan's anger reached its peak, and he had completely lost his reason.

"My royal uncle has always doted on me, so I'm sure he would be willing to give me a woman!"

"What nonsense are you talking about! We can't do this!"

He is the crown prince of Shu, and he cannot become a laughing stock because of her. In the world, who would have a good ending if they fought with the emperor for a woman, let alone his own royal uncle?

"Chu Yan, no! What do you want from me to let me go? Even if you go and tell your royal uncle, I will not be with you." Cao Yuan's hands were held captive by him, making it impossible for her to move.

"Come to the East Palace tonight at Hai hour (9-11 PM)."

Cao Yuan asked in surprise, how could she not know what she wanted to do by going to him? "No! How can I go to the East Palace?"

"No? Ah Yuan, are you going to stay here?" Chu Yan reached out and grabbed her skirt, his eyes flashing with a fierce red. With just a slight pull, anyone outside would see the two of them.

"Are you threatening me?" Cao Yuan said unwillingly.

"Yeah! I'm threatening you! You're going to dump me anyway, right?"

Chu Yan raised an eyebrow at her.

Seeing that Cao Yuan didn't answer, Chu Yan pinched her waist. "I'll count to three. What the people outside see is up to you. Three, two..."

"I...I promise you, I promise you, okay? I'm going to the East Palace tonight, from now on we'll go our separate ways."

"It depends on my mood!"

"you!"

Chu Yan released Cao Yuan. "I'll go first! Someone will take you home in a bit! Yuan, don't keep me waiting too long."

After saying that, he left the place.

Cao Yuan let out a long sigh and collapsed to the ground. She could now imagine that in the future she would have to deal not only with Emperor Xiao Shengxi, but also with him.

Liu Xueqing saw Chu Yan come out of the room and went to greet him.

"Your Highness, where did you go? Didn't you say you were changing clothes?" Liu Xueqing looked at the room behind Chu Yan. "What were you doing here? Why is it so dark in the room?"

"I suddenly don't want to change anymore! Let's go back to the palace." As Chu Yan spoke, he reached out and took Liu Xueqing's fair and slender hand without hesitation.

Liu Xueqing's eyes widened instantly, her face filled with astonishment, hardly believing what was happening before her eyes. This sudden action made Liu Xueqing's heart pound like a deer.

"Let's go! Let's go!" Liu Xueqing nodded excitedly. She held Chu Yan's hand tightly, thinking that Chu Yan had finally accepted her, completely forgetting what Xiao Jingfeng had just said.

Back at the East Palace, Liu Xueqing followed Chu Yan toward the bedchamber. Just as they reached the door, Chu Yan turned around and told Liu Xueqing, "It's quite late today, go back and get some rest."

After saying that, she had Eunuch Li close the door.

"Xiao Jingyan, you've given me the cold shoulder again!"

Liu Xueqing stomped her feet in anger.

Not long after, a palace maid came over and said, "Your Highness, His Majesty requests your presence!"

-

It was the hour of Hai (9-11 PM).

Cao Yuan was led to the East Palace by a nanny.

The journey was smooth and unobstructed, which made Cao Yuan feel apprehensive.

When Cao Yuan entered the East Palace's sleeping quarters, the room was pitch black, and she couldn't see anything.

Cao Yuan took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and took several steps forward, calling out softly, "Chu Yan, are you there?"

The sound echoed in the silent environment, but received no response.

She raised her voice and called out again, "Chu Yan, Chu..."

Just then, a pair of strong arms reached out from behind, tightly embracing her slender waist, and gently resting their chins on her shoulders.

A familiar, deep voice sounded in my ear, "Ah Yuan, you've come."

This sudden action made Cao Yuan tremble, and she instinctively tried to break free.

"Chu Yan, I can't stay here too long," Cao Yuan said, trying to twist her body to break free from his grasp. But Chu Yan didn't let go; instead, he gently turned her body around.

He gazed at Cao Yuan's slightly panicked face, lifted her chin, and gently comforted her, "Don't worry! Your Imperial Uncle got very drunk today and is probably fast asleep by now. He won't even think about you."

"No one will bother us tonight."

After saying that, Chu Yan hoisted Cao Yuan onto his shoulder.

"Ah! Chu Yan, what are you doing! Put me down."

Cao Yuan struggled.

“You can speak louder, so that everyone in the Eastern Palace will come and see who’s in my bed.”

Cao Yuan immediately fell silent and was thrown onto the bed.

Before Cao Yuan could get ready, Chu Yan pounced on her.

"Chu Yan, I'm not ready yet." Cao Yuan backed away.

"Prepare what? Do we need to prepare for each other?" Chu Yan grabbed Cao Yuan's arm and pulled her into his embrace.

Cao Yuan swallowed hard. "Chu Yan, this is the Eastern Palace! If your Crown Princess finds out, she will..."

"Don't worry, she just went somewhere else, probably to find the Imperial Uncle."

Chu Yan cupped her cheeks and examined her carefully.

"???"

Why are you going to see the Imperial Uncle so late at night?

Why are the relationships between men and women in the Shu Kingdom so chaotic?

"Ah Yuan, have you missed me?"

“I…” Cao Yuan tilted her head.

Chu Yan pinched her waist. "Look into my eyes and don't lie."

"Just a little bit, I guess." Cao Yuan blinked hard.

"I miss you too."

Chu Yan kissed her lips, and the hand that had been covering her chest was pulled over her head, their fingers intertwined, their love and tenderness intertwined, their moans and heavy breathing mingling together.

"Chu Yan, I'm not here to arrange a marriage alliance with you. This isn't right... um..."

"Ah Yuan, you talk too much. Should I keep shutting you up?"

Chu Yan held her face and kissed her forcefully, his lips and teeth gradually invading her territory. As her clothes were removed, Chu Yan openly admired Cao Yuan.

"Ah Yuan, your red dress is so beautiful. Which do you prefer, the wedding dress I gave you last time or the one I wore?"

"Shall we also celebrate our wedding night in the palace today?"

Chu Yan showed no mercy, completely lacking his former gentleness, leaving his marks on the smooth skin.

Finally, Cao Yuan collapsed into Chu Yan's arms, exhausted. After a short while, she propped herself up and sat up.

"Where to?" Chu Yan asked, grabbing her arm.

"Back to the palace! We'll be finished if someone finds out." Cao Yuan bent down to pick up her clothes as she put them on.

Chu Yan reached out and pulled her into his arms, throwing her clothes back onto the ground.

"what are you doing?"

"I'm not leaving! I'll stay here and stay with you for a few more days." Chu Yan hugged her from behind.

"Are you crazy?"

"My royal uncle has been too preoccupied to care about you these past few days! I've already arranged for your bedchamber to be ready, and none of them will find out."

"Chu Yan!"