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

Inside the Yangxin Hall.

The three princes each expressed their opinions, making the entire hall as noisy as a marketplace. Chu Yan sat in his wheelchair, quietly listening to their argument.

"Father, it was my elder sister and Lord Chu who hurt me! Look at my leg! You must do justice for your daughter!" Cao Shang knelt on the ground, crying and shouting, then turned to glare at them fiercely.

The emperor looked at his three troublesome princes, who were clutching their heads, and said, "Chu Qing, you speak."

Chu Yan explained in detail.

"I see you're getting bolder and bolder!" The emperor slammed his hand on the table, and the tenth prince was so frightened that he knelt on the ground.

"Father, I didn't!" The tenth prince tried to escape punishment by acting cute, but this kind of injury incident was different from other minor incidents. Cao Shang gave him a look, and the tenth prince immediately knew what he meant. "It was the fourth princess. The fourth princess and this brother in the wheelchair injured the sixth princess first, so I shot the arrow."

“Yes! Father, just a few days ago, Fourth Princess visited the Prime Minister's residence. She has a very close relationship with Lord Chu. Even though she's married, she still acts like this! It's simply unchaste!” Cao Shang continued, “I only accidentally saw them hurt me!”

"Sixth Princess, you can't say things like that. Didn't you also secretly meet with the Prince Consort when I wasn't around?" Cao Yuan said.

Cao Shang's expression changed slightly. "I didn't! Father, you are wise!"

"Alright, all of you, shut up!"

Cao Shang continued to complain, as if he hadn't heard the emperor's words, "Father, my elder sister even threatened me, saying she has the Tiger Tally and would take my life if she wanted! My son and Xiao Shi are both so scared..."

Cao Yuan was not afraid at all. She really thought her younger sister was as stupid as a pig. Besides the tiger tally, there was also her maternal grandfather's entire clan guarding the border. Even without the tiger tally, the emperor would not dare to do anything to her.

"Sixth Princess, that's not right. You can hurt me but I'm not allowed to retaliate? Father is here today, and I'll say it one last time: if you dare to hurt me again, my men won't be pushovers!" Cao Yuan openly threatened them.

Seeing Cao Yuan's reaction, the Emperor could not say anything. "The Sixth Princess and the Tenth Prince have disturbed the inner palace. They are to be confined for half a month. They are not to leave the palace without my order. Take them away!"

"Ah! Father, no!"

After they were taken away, Chu Yan cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have seriously injured the Sixth Princess. Please punish me."

"Enough, enough. I know that Minister Chu has always been clear about separating public and private matters. Let's leave it at that."

"Yuan'er, I heard from the Prime Minister about your proposed imperial examination system. Have you thought of suitable candidates?"

"Your Majesty, I think the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is very suitable. He was the one who cracked the cheating case last year! Moreover, I would like to learn from Minister Chu. Could I participate in this year's imperial examination with Minister Chu? But Father, rest assured, I will absolutely not favor the Imperial Son-in-Law in this matter!"

"Your Majesty is wise; this humble subject is incapable and cannot fulfill the duties," Chu Yan declined.

"The Prime Minister has also discussed this matter with me, so it's settled!" The Emperor stroked his beard.

"Yuan'er, the autumn hunt is next month. I heard that you haven't been to the military camp for training since you got married. You must prepare well for this autumn hunt!"

"Father, I will not participate in the autumn hunt. I have participated every year to see if there are any other fine young men in our Great Wei!" Cao Yuan turned around and was about to leave.

"As you wish!"

"You need to be more careful in the future and not let others find fault with you. Ever since you met Xue Xinian, there have been no shortage of reports against you."

"Father, rest assured, this will never happen again!"

Chu Yan and Cao Yuan exited the palace gate.

Chu Yan clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, "Thank you for your kindness, Princess Huayang. However, I am not familiar with the imperial examinations, so I will leave it to someone else."

"Disobey the imperial decree? Then Lord Chu, go in and defy it!"

With a crisp sound, Cao Yuan flicked a hidden weapon from her sleeve.

Chu Yan's gaze lingered for a moment.

"Oh no, it fell!"

It was the hidden weapon Chu Yan used to ambush her during the last birthday celebration.

This is a blatant threat.

"Lord Chu, are you ready to accept this assignment now? I will arrange the imperial examinations properly. All you need to do is put in a good word for me with the Prime Minister."

Chu Yan's breath hitched, his brows furrowed, and his heart began to waver and struggle.

As soon as Cao Yuan climbed into the carriage, Jinzhu couldn't wait to ask, "Your Highness, why must the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review be in charge of the imperial examinations? Why don't you just ask His Majesty for permission to take charge yourself? His Majesty shouldn't disagree."

Cao Yuan reached out and pinched her cheek. Since he didn't have many years left to live anyway, he might as well make the most of her!

"The tiger tally is in my hands. If I were to interfere in court affairs on my own, what do you expect those pedantic officials to think of me!"

“Oh, you’re right! Let’s drag someone down with us!” Jinzhu nodded in agreement.

That's right!

"Throughout history, those who have achieved great military merit and power have been largely unreserved. The only reason I am unharmed is because I am a woman!"

If Cao Yuan succeeds in organizing the imperial examinations, the emperor will naturally allow her to enter the court openly and legitimately.

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In the study of the Prime Minister's residence, the Prime Minister and Chu Yan held a private meeting.

"Father, are you really sure you trust me and Princess Huayang to handle this matter? You should know my identity and that I shouldn't interfere too much in court affairs! The slightest mistake could implicate the Prime Minister's mansion!" Chu Yan said worriedly.

“Ayan, the matter of the imperial examination is His Majesty’s will! It is also my will! Currently, the court is divided into two factions, and His Majesty wants to weigh the options personally. And that person can only be Princess Huayang.”