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

The huge room was filled with glittering gold bars on both sides, each one radiating an alluring light, while the floor was cluttered with all sorts of jewelry.

They lay scattered on the ground, appearing somewhat disorderly, yet their beauty and brilliance could not be concealed. The light of these jewels intertwined, creating a magnificent and colorful spectacle.

"My God, I thought they already had a lot in their mansion, but it turns out this is the real prize. These old bastards are much greedier than the Fourth Prince."

“Those three good-for-nothings shouldn’t be able to embezzle that much!” Chu Yan said.

Cao Yuan tilted her head and looked at him, "Do you think the Marquis of Ping Le's family also has a share in this?"

Soon, Chu Yan's attention shifted to an iron door in the corner.

Cao Yuan was brought before Chu Yan.

"what happened?"

Chu Yan unconsciously grabbed Cao Yuan's hand, "Follow behind me."

Cao Yuan looked down and saw a pair of hot hands tightly enveloping her own. A warm current instantly spread throughout her body, and a strange flutter welled up in her heart.

An indescribable feeling filled her heart, leaving her both confused and surprised.

A loud bang jolted Cao Yuan back to reality from her pleasant reverie.

She looked up in astonishment and saw that Chu Yan had already kicked open the iron door.

After the door was kicked open, a middle-aged man came into view. He was sitting on the ground, his hands chained, the other end of the chains hanging from the wall. He was thin, his ribs clearly visible, obviously suffering from long-term malnutrition. His hair was full of white strands, his face was haggard, and his clothes were tattered and reeked of a foul odor, indicating that he had been there for some time.

Chu Yan pulled her over and reached out to check his breath. "He's still alive."

He examined the middle-aged man's appearance closely; his lips were dry, and he looked like he had been dehydrated for a long time.

After all, those three had been captured for several days, and it was fortunate that they were still alive.

Just as Chu Yan was about to reach out, he realized that his other hand was actually holding Cao Yuan's hand.

His pupils dilated, his eyelashes trembled slightly, and he dared not look up to meet Cao Yuan's gaze.

"Aren't you going to let go?"

Only after Cao Yuan reminded him did Chu Yan release his grip.

"You're the one who pulled me, it's not that I'm being disrespectful," Cao Yuan explained.

Suddenly, the man opened his eyes as if he had just woken up from a nightmare.

When he saw the strangers standing in front of him, his eyes revealed a hint of fear and confusion, as if the two of them were uninvited guests.

A wave of fear washed over him, and he instinctively curled up to protect himself from the unknown threat.

"Who are you? Why are you imprisoned here?" Cao Yuan asked.

"You, you've come to kill me!"

Seeing that the man was somewhat frightened, she quickly explained, "Don't be afraid. The Emperor sent us down to inspect. The Governor's Office and the Prefect have already been arrested by us."

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty has saved me! Your Majesty has saved me..." The man cried out to the sky, tears welling in his eyes.

"Why are you imprisoned here?" Cao Yuan asked, puzzled.

"I heard that many years ago, Liu Changshi had only been in office for a few years when the governor of the governor's office mysteriously disappeared. What is your relationship with him?"

Cao Yuan stared at Chu Yan. She herself didn't know these things, so how did Chu Yan know them?

"I am the governor of Anzhou..."

"You? You're the Governor?" Cao Yuan asked in surprise.

"Was it Chief Clerk Liu who imprisoned you?"

"My name is Luo Zhong. I have been serving as the governor of Anzhou. Since those two came, the whole of Anzhou has changed."

"Actually, which official isn't corrupt? Their backers are the Marquis of Ping Le and the Fourth Prince. I don't have any backers and dare not confront them directly. I can only pretend to be complicit with them and silently gather evidence."

To collude with the corrupt?

"You must be wondering why they didn't just kill me. If you want to know, rescue me and I'll tell you."

Chu Yan and Cao Yuan exchanged glances.

At some point, Chu Yan pulled out a packet of silver needles from his person. He casually picked out a silver needle, inserted it into the keyhole, and unlocked the shackles.

"There's a mechanism outside that leads to the outside. Look for it."

Chu Yan and Cao Yuan searched for a long time but found nothing.

"Why have you two been looking for so long?" Luo Zhong urged impatiently.

"This is all gold, there's no mechanism here."

Suddenly, the sound of a door being moved was heard.

They looked over at the sound and saw a small door being pushed open from the outside. It turned out that Luo Jiulan walked in.

"Your Highness, you're here after all! Come out quickly!"

Chu Yan supported Luo Zhong and followed Cao Yuan outside.

After coming out, we found ourselves in the backyard of the Governor's Mansion.

Chu Yan put Luo Zhong on the ground.

"I never imagined there was so much gold here! I could never spend it all in three lifetimes." Luo Jiulan stood at the door, admiring the vault inside, and lingered there, reluctant to leave.

With a soft cough from Cao Yuan, Luo Jiulan came back to her senses.

He gazed at Luo Zhong, whom Chu Yan had rescued.

Only then did he realize that Luo Zhong was also watching him.

Luo Jiulan swallowed hard, her eyes darting around, as if she had a lot to say to Luo Zhong.

Chu Yan looked at the two of them carefully and seemed to realize that there was an unusual relationship between them.

Cao Yuan didn't pay attention to the two of them; instead, she looked at Chu Yan.

"Why are you looking at him? Do you think he's better looking than you?" Cao Yuan teased.

Chu Yan frowned.

Is she prettier than him?

Is she blind?

"If the princess finds him handsome, why not make him your male consort?"

Chu Yan's tone was clearly displeased.

After saying that, he turned around and left.

"What nonsense are you talking about! Come back here!" Cao Yuan said in a low voice.

"Alan, settle him in, I have other things to do."

After saying that, Cao Yuan hurriedly chased after Chu Yan.

"Chu Yan, stop right there!"

Cao Yuan's voice was loud and clear.

Chu Yan turned around.

Cao Yuan lost her balance and fell into his arms.

"If you're injured, rest and don't run around!" Chu Yan frowned, his expression serious.

"Get out of the way! Who needs your help!" Cao Yuan pushed him away.

"Why have you been acting so strange lately? What did I do to upset you?"

"No."

"No? Do you know how you've been lately? You're acting like a spoiled little girl. You have to tell me today what I did to offend you, and what's with all this sarcastic talk?"

"The princess should examine herself and see if she has acted prudently."

"How am I not safe? Tell me."

"Would you change if I told you?"

"No way!" Cao Yuan confessed. "I just wanted to hear it. Besides, I am the fourth princess of the Great Wei Kingdom, and you are my advisor. Of course, you should make the changes!"

The two were in a stalemate.

"Your Highness, I have finally found you."

Jinzhu happened to run out.

"Um...are you two arguing again?"

"I have to go now." Chu Yan turned and left.