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

Upon receiving the imperial decree, Cao Yuan hurriedly packed his belongings and led only a small troop out of the city. The emperor on the city wall watched Cao Yuan's troop depart.

"Your Majesty, this servant has checked the list of the Humen Army, and there is a person named Bai Lu on it." Eunuch Wang walked over quickly.

The emperor turned slightly to the side. "She went too?"

"Yes!"

"Should we inform the princess?"

"No need, I'm relieved to have her gone!"

The emperor had secretly summoned Cao Yuan to the palace a few days earlier.

“Yuan’er, be careful on this trip to negotiate peace. The Chen Kingdom has already put forward a condition.”

Cao Yuan asked, "What is it?"

"They specifically want you to negotiate peace! I feel they have ill intentions. If the Chen Kingdom insists on war, our Great Wei, with its abundance of talent, will not be afraid of them."

"Father, if I succeed in negotiating peace, may I return and ask for a favor?"

A familiar figure in a wheelchair appeared at the front of the procession at the city gate.

Cao Yuan dismounted from her horse.

"Why is Lord Chu here? Did he come specifically to see me off?"

She thought it would be Xue Xinian waiting for her here, saying a bunch of sweet words to beg for her forgiveness, but she didn't expect it to be Chu Yan.

Chu Yan clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, "Farewell! I hope the princess returns in triumph!"

"I hope you'll be able to negotiate a peace agreement, so we won't have to fight anymore."

"Lord Chu, thank you for the gift! Once I return this time, I can finally leave the Xue family! I'll treat you to a drink then, so please don't refuse!"

"Safe journey!"

Take care of yourself!

Chu Yan watched Cao Yuan's figure, his heart stirred. He saw her mount her horse with a light and agile movement, displaying a woman's heroic spirit. Her red dress was particularly dazzling, and the breeze blew through her hair, making it seem as if delicate threads were dancing in the air.

Once she returns, he can go back to his homeland with Xiao Hanjing.

Perhaps this is their last meeting.

Cao Yuan traveled to the State of Chen for more than half a month.

Since the armistice, I haven't traveled this far in so many years, and I'm still a little unaccustomed to it.

"Would the princess like to rest?" He Lingjun asked.

Cao Yuan dismounted and said, "Let's rest for a while. Everyone must be tired. Let's set up camp here."

"Yes!"

"Let's camp here tonight!" Commander He ordered.

Cao Yuan sat to the side drinking water, while two soldiers in front of her went to collect firewood to prepare for starting a fire that night.

One of the thin soldiers aroused her suspicion.

Cao Yuan drew a weapon from a nearby soldier and slashed at him, knocking off his helmet.

"what!"

The soldier covered his hair, his body stiffened, and he squatted motionless in place, still covering his hair.

Cao Yuan got up and walked over, "Stand up!"

Bai Lu stood up embarrassedly, "Princess! It's me!"

"Bai Lu! What are you going to do now?"

"This sinful subject kowtows to Your Highness, may Your Highness be well." Bai Lu knelt on the ground with a thud.

"What are you doing here! This is not a place for you, get out of here!"

When did someone sneak in?!

They're just making things worse.

"Princess, please let me make amends!" Bai Lu tugged at Cao Yuan's sleeve.

"What can you do? I have important business to attend to this time. Even if you want to kill me, you'll have to wait until after the peace talks. You know that peace talks involve war between two countries. You should carefully consider which is more important." Cao Yuan raised her head.

"I can negotiate peace with you. The Chen Kingdom has ill intentions. You need a trusted confidant, and I can help you!"

Cao Yuan wasn't in the mood to argue with her. "Fine, then change your clothes and come with me!"

"Thank you, Princess! Thank you, Princess!"

The peace negotiations were urgent, so Cao Yuan did not go directly to her maternal grandfather, Marquis Zhenbei's, military camp, but went directly to the Chen Kingdom's military camp.

Chen had not originally planned to welcome the Wei envoy, but upon hearing that it was Cao Yuan, they welcomed her into the military camp.

Cao Yuan and Bai Lu entered the military camp on the border of Chen State together.

The Chen soldiers led Cao Yuan and his companion into the camp.

Lift the curtain.

Inside sat a muscular man, his dark skin the result of years of sun exposure. He had strong features, but a scar marred his handsome face.

That was Cao Yuan's masterpiece.

When Cao Yuan entered, he was wiping the curved knife in his hand.

"Sixth Prince, Princess Huayang of Wei has arrived."

Soldiers report.

The man raised his head, a meaningful smile appearing on his gloomy face. "Princess Huayang, it's been a long time!"

This person was none other than Qi Gengxuan, the sixth prince of the Chen Kingdom.

Although Cao Yuan had not seen him for many years, the sight of the scar on his face brought back memories of the two of them fighting on the battlefield.

Back then, her forces were limited, so she could only win against the Chen state through a sneak attack. Not only that, but when the two met, she also injured his face.

It seems he wants revenge for what happened back then.

"This woman is..."

"This is my attendant. Sixth Prince! You should know why I'm here today."

Qi Gengxuan kicked the table over and pointed his curved sword at Cao Yuan.

"You actually dare to come? Are you so afraid of fighting against my Chen Kingdom?"

"War between nations is not just about fighting. Why don't we discuss your terms? Why make such a fuss over a mere envoy?"

"That depends on the sincerity of your Great Wei!" Qi Gengxuan raised an eyebrow.

"Tell me, and if it's not too outrageous, I can agree on behalf of the State of Wei!"

Qi Gengxuan threw a dagger to Cao Yuan.

"You want me to commit suicide? Qi Gengxuan, are you such a petty man?" Cao Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and she exchanged glances with Bai Lu.

"You ruined my face, so why don't you cut your own face too and we'll call it even! From now on, we'll live in peace!"

"So this is why you want to start a war? How can you be a general of Chen with such a frivolous attitude!"

"It's not your place to lecture me!"

"Think about it. Are you willing to take action so that your people will be spared the suffering of war?"

"My people? Once war begins, not only the people of Wei, but also those of your Chen will be plunged into misery. How can you treat this so lightly!"

"Princess, you can't agree to his request. They are clearly making things difficult for you on purpose." Bai Lu held Cao Yuan's hand.

"It's just a face. Why not use your face, Princess, to quell the war between Wei and Chen? Think it over carefully, Princess!"

Cao Yuan drew her dagger.

"Princess, you can't! Sixth Prince, I'm willing to repay this debt on your behalf!"

Bai Lu knelt down.

"Who do you think you are? Who gave you the right to speak!"

"You just want to vent your anger, and I can grant your request!" Cao Yuan pulled out a ceasefire agreement from her sleeve. "This is the ceasefire agreement! I hope you will honor your promise!"

"Fine! As long as you're willing to ruin your face, I'll agree to your peace talks!"

Cao Yuan's gaze fell on the dagger in her hand. She gripped it tightly, her palms sweating, and a resolute glint flashed in her eyes. It was just a face, after all.

This matter was caused by her, and it is the result of her actions. There is no reason for a war to break out because of her.

"Princess, no!"

Cao Yuan closed her eyes and steeled her resolve.