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

Bai Lu's gaze sharpened, and she swiftly reached forward, pulling a hairpin from Cao Yuan's head. She then aimed the hairpin at Cao Yuan's neck, grabbed Cao Yuan's arm, and completed the entire action in one smooth motion.

"you!"

"Your Highness!" Jinzhu looked forward but was also afraid that Cao Yuan would get hurt.

Instantly, the entire Dali Temple went on high alert.

Chu Yan stood up instinctively, but then realized something was wrong and sat back down.

"Chu Yan! Didn't you want to make a bet with me? Let's see if my hands are faster or your hidden weapon is faster!" Bai Lu stared intently at Chu Yan.

Chu Yan casually released the handle and wheeled over.

"Don't move! If you come any closer, I'll kill her. Let's see how many heads you have to chop off!"

"Bai Lu, you can't escape!"

"Didn't you just ask me about my wish? My last wish before I die is to kill you with my own hands," Bai Lu whispered in Cao Yuan's ear.

"Tell me your reason! Just because I refused to investigate Li Taifu's embezzlement case?"

"You repay your brother for risking everything to pull you out of the fire!"

"You, when did you find out!" Bai Lu panicked. Cao Yuan took advantage of her distraction and grabbed her wrist. Just as Bai Lu was about to retaliate with her other hand, the hidden weapon thrown by Chu Yan passed right through her.

"Ah!" Blood gushed from Bai Lu's hands and flowed all over the ground.

Xuanfeng held a sword to her neck.

"Your Highness, are you alright? Is something wrong?" Jinzhu quickly helped Cao Yuan up and touched her neck to check.

"It's alright!" Cao Yuan patted her hand.

"Huayang, you're really cunning! When did you find out my identity?!" Bailu covered her hand in pain.

"When you said I was a coward who craved wealth and power, I became suspicious, so I investigated your background. Although the Fourth Prince cleared your name, your face doesn't lie!"

Cao Yuan squatted down and reached out to peel off the scar on her face. "I said, why do you look so familiar!"

"You hate me so much, you don't think I set fire to kill my brother, do you?"

"You're just like that dog emperor! Neither of you are good! You're a coward who's afraid of death, so I'll kill you before I can even get close to the dog emperor!"

"You're so stupid!"

Xuanfeng sneered.

"You lackey, what right do you have to laugh at me!"

"What right do you have to seek revenge? Aren't you also a spy for the late Crown Prince? My young master has already investigated your background. You were a spy sent by the Fourth Prince to the late Crown Prince's side. It's only because the late Crown Prince was kind that he didn't kill you that you repay kindness with enmity!"

Xuanfeng tied her up.

"Yes! I was trained by the Fourth Prince since I was a child. A few years ago, the Fourth Prince sent me to serve as a concubine to the Crown Prince! The Crown Prince knew that I had not read much, so he taught me to read and write. I learned a lot with the Crown Prince, and I was also fortunate to be taught by Grand Tutor Li. My knowledge is comparable to any corrupt official in the court!"

"Back then, the Fourth Prince and the Crown Prince were two opposing factions in the court. The Fourth Prince wanted to use his beauty to make the Crown Prince fall into depravity. I spent every day with the Crown Prince, and that's when I realized how stupid the Fourth Prince's idea was."

"Actually, the Crown Prince could have escaped with me during that fire, but he didn't want to go anymore; he was tired. And you, as his younger sister, why haven't you even looked at him all these years? If you're not guilty, then you're just cowardly and afraid to face him! You and that dog emperor deserve to die! You deserve to die!"

Tears welled up in Bai Lu's eyes as she glared at Cao Yuan, blaming him for everything.

“You’re wrong,” Cao Yuan said coldly.

"Your Majesty's death has nothing to do with the current Emperor! Father should have recognized you the first time he saw you."

"Impossible! If he really recognized me, why didn't he kill me!"

“Actually, the imperial decree that saved you wasn’t something I asked for. It was delivered to my residence by my father, who told me to go to the prison to announce it. If my father really killed my brother, why would he bother with all this? You’ve been deceived by the Fourth Prince!” Cao Yuan said.

"No, I don't believe it! It's impossible!" Bai Lu shook her head excitedly.

"You're already trapped, so why should we lie to you?" Chu Yan said.

"I have also investigated the details of Li Taifu's embezzlement case. Although Li Taifu did not explain the reason to us, I guess it was the former Vice Minister of Rites who discovered that the tribute had been switched. The Ministry of Rites is under the jurisdiction of Minister Fan, who is also a man of the Fourth Prince, so he could only go to Li Taifu to discuss it, but he was discovered."

Bai Lu collapsed to the ground, staring at them in disbelief.

"The person who switched the items is probably from the Ministry of Rites..." Chu Yan looked at Cao Yuan.

Cao Yuan was startled; her cold heart felt as if it had been ignited by a raging fire.

"Then tell me, who killed the Crown Prince?"

Cao Yuan said, "I don't know how my brother died, and I even thought it was an accident."

"It wasn't an accident, it wasn't an accident! Someone set it on fire! I can't think of anyone else but the emperor who could be the culprit." Bai Lu was extremely agitated.

"He is my elder brother, and I will naturally find out the truth behind this. But not now!"

"Thank you, Princess, Lord Chu. I killed the man. What I said before was nonsense. Bai Lu is at your disposal!" Bai Lu confessed.

Chu Yan waved his hand, indicating that Xuan Feng was going to imprison her.

Suddenly, a masked figure in white appeared.

Xuanfeng was defeated after exchanging three blows with them. He then scattered some white powder at them and flew away with Bailu in tow!

Cao Yuan could tell that Xuan Feng didn't seem to want to pursue them either.

"Princess, the prisoner has been rescued. What should we do?" Chu Yan asked.

"Lord Chu, you only think of asking me now? I can't afford to let someone commit this crime!" Cao Yuan rolled her eyes at him, still putting on an act.

"But have you seen that masked man before? I feel like you know him."

Chu Yan shook his head, "This humble subject does not recognize him!"

"Hey, when she captured me just now, did you stand up?" Cao Yuan suddenly seemed to see Chu Yan stand up.

Chu Yan's pupils dilated, and a smile crept onto his lips. "Princess, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"Really? I think you actually stood up for a moment! Were you worried about me?"

When Cao Yuan asked this question, Chu Yan didn't know what to say!

Xuanfeng immediately explained, "A medical miracle! Princess, it must be because my young master was so worried about you that a medical miracle occurred! Princess, you are truly my young master's lucky star!"

Chu Yan broke out in a cold sweat, rubbing his forehead. What was all this about?

"Is that so? Then you all quickly step back. Lord Chu, you are now trying to stand up!"

"It's alright, it's alright! Come over here, let me see if I'm still your lucky star." Cao Yuan spread her arms, her eyes full of expectation.

Chu Yan glared at Xuan Feng, "This is all your doing!"

Xuanfeng quickly hid to the side.

Chu Yan could only try to walk forward as if it were his first time, but he fell after only two steps. Cao Yuan caught him with quick reflexes, and the two of them fell to the ground together.

"Lord Chu, are you alright?" Cao Yuan asked Chu Yan, holding his hand with concern.

"Young Master! Are you alright!" Xuanfeng quickly went over and knelt down to help Chu Yan up.

Chu Yan quickly pulled his hand away, "This humble official deserves to die! Please punish me, Your Highness!"

"Lord Chu, I shouldn't have acted so recklessly. You should rest well! I... I'll be leaving now!"

Cao Yuan hurriedly left with Jin Zhu in tow.