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

After being taken advantage of all night, Cao Yuan woke up to find herself alone. She dragged her exhausted body to sit up.

Even through the veil, her vision was blurry, but she could still see Chu Yan standing not far from her, with Eunuch Li and several palace maids helping him change his clothes.

After changing their clothes, the servants all left.

Chu Yan walked to the bedside and lifted the gauze curtain. "You're awake."

Cao Yuan turned her back to him, not wanting to talk to him, nor having the energy to.

She barely slept that night, only feeling movement on her body as soon as she fell asleep, but she simply didn't have the strength to resist him.

Chu Yan reached out and stroked her hair. "Rest well and wait for me after court."

"I had the kitchen make porridge, all in the style of the Wei Kingdom."

"Let me go back!" Cao Yuan said calmly.

Chu Yan smiled and said, "Your legs are yours to choose from, you can go wherever you want!"

"Chu Yan! You did this on purpose. You know I don't know the way."

"Since you're not leaving, then you can stay here and keep me company." Chu Yan affectionately rubbed her face.

Cao Yuan struggled to her feet and questioned, "What exactly do you want? If it's to satisfy your desires, can't your Crown Princess do the same? Why are you imprisoning me? I, Cao Yuan, will not be your plaything."

"You can be my royal uncle's concubine, why can't you be mine? Do you really enjoy having two husbands? Do you really want to serve my royal uncle?"

Chu Yan lowered his voice, his jealousy reaching its peak.

"I……"

"Do you know who my royal uncle is? Countless women have entered his bedchamber, and every single one of them has been skinned alive. And you still dare to try and get in?!"

Cao Yuan swallowed hard and clenched her fists. She had only heard others say that the rulers of Shu were licentious. Was it really as terrible as Chu Yan described?

But since we've already chosen to come here, we can only take it one step at a time.

"Let me go back! I'm begging you! Jinzhu is still waiting for me in the palace!" Cao Yuan clutched his clothes tightly, her voice trembling with tears. Tears welled up in her eyes, as if they would burst forth at any moment.

His wet eyes evoked pity in people, and Chu Yan's gaze was deep and complex.

He slowly lowered his eyes, seemingly deep in thought. He slowly stood up and said coldly, "Want to leave? Sure, but only until tonight. During the day, don't even think about leaving this place." With that, he turned and walked towards the door.

Cao Yuan watched his departing figure and finally breathed a sigh of relief. She only hoped that she could cut ties with Chu Yan cleanly in the future, which would be better for him as well.

Sending her here for a political marriage must mean she already knows about her relationship with Chu Yan.

After the morning court session, Chu Yan and Xiao Jingfeng came out of the hall together.

"Fifth Brother, I'll take my leave first." Chu Yan was in a good mood, waiting to return to the East Palace to see Cao Yuan. He would be sending her back that evening, and he wanted to spend more time with her.

Xiao Jingfeng called out to his retreating figure, "Brother, were you satisfied with yesterday's surprise?"

The smile on Chu Yan's face gradually disappeared, and he clenched his fists.

"During the peace negotiations, the second prince of Wei said that the princesses were already married and could not be married off. I went back and reported this to my uncle, who said that it was fine even if they were already married, at least they would be in bed together..."

Xiao Jingfeng laughed wildly. Chu Yan was furious. He grabbed Xiao Jingfeng by the collar and whispered, "Was it you who advised the Imperial Uncle? Are you satisfied now! You madman!"

Xiao Jingfeng, unafraid of death, gave him a smug smile and looked around.

Chu Yan noticed that the court officials around them were watching them, so he let go of their hands.

"Brother, why are you so angry! It's just a woman. I originally wanted to help you make the Wei princess your concubine."

"However, as you know, our royal uncle has always been fond of women from the Wei Kingdom..."

Xiao Jingfeng leaned close to his ear, "And she's a woman who's been married before!"

This statement successfully pushed Chu Yan to his limit.

"Xiao Jingfeng! You shameless beast!" Chu Yan's eyes widened in anger, and veins bulged on his forehead.

He used all his strength to throw a punch, slamming it hard into Xiao Jingfeng's repulsive face.

With a muffled thud, Xiao Jingfeng was knocked off balance and nearly fell to the ground.

Xiao Jingfeng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. Before he could react, Chu Yan pounced on him like a tiger descending a mountain, raining blows on Xiao Jingfeng with his fists.

Every punch was filled with Chu Yan's boundless anger and hatred, landing squarely and mercilessly.

Xiao Jingfeng also began to fight back, and the two began to wrestle.

"I'll kill you today, you scum!"

Chu Yan cursed as he hit him, his eyes burning with a fury that seemed capable of incinerating the entire world.

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When Chu Yan staggered back to the East Palace, he looked utterly disheveled. His once flawless face was now marred by several red and swollen bruises. His brocade robe had lost its former luster, becoming dusty and dirty, as if he had just escaped from a fierce battle.

Just then, by sheer coincidence, he bumped right into Liu Xueqing. Seeing Chu Yan's disheveled state, Liu Xueqing was shocked and rushed forward, asking with concern, "Your Highness, what happened to you? Were you in a fight? Who dares to fight with Your Highness!"

Before Chu Yan could answer, Eunuch Li, who was following behind him, spoke first: "Reporting to the Crown Princess, His Majesty has decreed that His Highness the Crown Prince be confined to the Eastern Palace as punishment!" After saying this, Eunuch Li shook his head helplessly and sighed deeply.

Chu Yan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and walked step by step toward his bedchamber.

"Ah? What's going on?"

Eunuch Li sighed and said, "Alas, this servant doesn't know what happened. I suddenly started fighting with the Fifth Prince after court."

Upon entering the bedchamber, Cao Yuan was sitting by the window enjoying the breeze. Hearing the noise, she turned her head and was startled.

"You, your face!"

Chu Yan turned and walked inside.

"What's wrong?" Cao Yuan followed her.

"I want to be alone, just leave me alone."

Cao Yuan walked up to him and reached out to touch the wound on the corner of his mouth, but he dodged her hand.

"I told you I wanted to be alone."

"You know perfectly well that I can only stay here. If you really want some peace and quiet, why do you have to come here?"

"..."

Chu Yan's eyes were bloodshot, his eyebrows were lowered, and his eyes looked aggrieved and innocent, like a child who had been bullied.

He snuggled into Cao Yuan's arms, hugging her waist. Cao Yuan stroked his head and whispered, "What happened? You're not the type to fight impulsively. Did someone bully you? Or was it that Fifth Prince?"

"I..." Chu Yan shook his head, unsure of what to say.

"I'm sorry, A-Yuan..."

"Hmm?" Cao Yuan asked, puzzled.

Just then, Eunuch Li pushed the door open and came face to face with Cao Yuan. "Oh, this servant has come to deliver medicine."

Chu Yan explained, "Our own people are fine."

"Your Highness, the Crown Princess wishes to see you..."

"not see."

Chu Yan said coldly.

"I haven't seen you for the past few days."