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

Xue Xinian ran over excitedly, her face beaming with surprise, "Ah Yuan, it really is you!"

He was panting heavily when he finally arrived in front of her.

Cao Yuan smiled awkwardly. What kind of day was it that she had to run into him today?

"Xi Nian, what brings you here? Are you out shopping with your younger sister?"

Xue Xinian immediately retorted, "Of course not!"

"Tomorrow is the Qixi Festival. I discussed with the Minister about holding a palace banquet, so I'm looking for something that can be used at the banquet. Didn't I send you an invitation? Didn't you see it?"

Cao Yuan remembered that there seemed to be an invitation on the table a few days ago. She thought it wasn't anything important and had Jinzhu throw it away.

"I... forgot!" Cao Yuan smiled.

Why don't I remember the Qixi Festival in my past life? Did she change it again?

However, my trip to Anzhou probably had nothing to do with the Qixi Festival.

"Since you're here, why don't you come and shop around with me?"

"I?"

"Yeah, let's go!"

Before Cao Yuan could react, Xue Xinian grabbed Cao Yuan's hand and pulled her away.

"Your Highness, wait for me!" Jinzhu followed behind them.

Xue Xinian pulled her along the market, where crowds thronged and noise rose and fell.

"Chestnuts for sale! Sweet and delicious chestnuts!"

The aroma of freshly roasted chestnuts wafted through the entire street.

Where can I find chestnuts?

Cao Yuan was so engrossed in the mention of chestnuts that she couldn't move. She hadn't been able to buy any in Anzhou last time and had been harassed by the locals.

Cao Yuan was about to go buy it when Xue Xinian pulled her back, saying, "A Yuan, come here!"

She didn't notice that two people were following her not far behind.

Cao Yuan was pulled into the crowd by Xue Xinian. Cao Yuan didn't know what was going on, but she could only follow him. Pushing through the crowd, they saw a shadow puppet show being performed in front of them.

"Ah Yuan, come quick!"

"Weren't you looking for something related to the Qixi Festival? Why are you watching shadow puppetry?"

"No rush, no rush, we can go after we finish watching!"

Xue Xinian squeezed through the crowd with Cao Yuan, saying, "Look at Yuan, how well she acted."

Let her see martial arts; she's not interested in these kinds of things.

"Ah Yuan, we can go release lanterns in a little while!" Xue Xinian was enjoying the shadow puppet show.

Cao Yuan looked at Xue Xinian, surprised that Xue Xinian had already arranged all the upcoming activities, as if he was just waiting for her. She thought she should find a way to get away.

Her eyes darted away, subtly shifting her gaze elsewhere, while she slowly took a few steps back.

Together with Jinzhu, we bent down and carefully squeezed our way out of the crowd.

Just as they stepped out of the crowd, before they could even look up, they bumped into a strong and familiar chest.

She looked up in surprise and found that the person standing in front of her was Chu Yan.

Chu Yan wore a light blue brocade robe with a belt, his long hair was casually tied up, and his eyes were like a deep, unfathomable pool, dark yet clear.

Compared to his previous somewhat somber dark-colored clothes, the lighter colors made him look more relaxed and suited his age better.

"Why are you here too?"

Cao Yuan had a smile on her face, while Chu Yan stood there with a cold expression and didn't say a word.

Cao Yuan looked down at what he seemed to be holding in his hand, and just as she was wondering what it was, she noticed something.

Chu Yan seemed to notice Cao Yuan's gaze and quickly put his hands behind his back.

"You're actually wandering around the streets without a mask! Xue Xinian is nearby!"

"So what? There are so many people on the street, I'll probably attract more attention if I wear a mask!"

Cao Yuan nodded, "That seems to make sense!"

"What do you have in your hand?"

"nothing!"

"What is that? It looks like food. Why are you being so stingy!"

Chu Yan turned around and walked away, but Cao Yuan followed behind him and snatched the thing from his hand.

"you!"

When Cao Yuan opened it, she found it contained steaming hot chestnuts.

"Chu Yan, I'm telling you, you're being too stingy. We've known each other for so long, and you won't even share a few chestnuts."

Jinzhu covered her mouth and chuckled when she saw this.

Chu Yan said casually, "I just bought this from a roadside vendor. Do you want some? Here, you can have it!"

"How come I didn't know you liked chestnuts too! Did you buy them especially for me?" Cao Yuan smiled.

"Nonsense! How would I know you like to eat these? You only bought them once in Anzhou..."

Chu Yan was stunned for a moment before realizing that he had let something slip.

Cao Yuan and Jin Zhu exchanged knowing smiles.

"I didn't buy it for you!"

At this moment, Xue Xinian seemed to realize that Cao Yuan was missing and began searching for her in the crowd.

"Ah Yuan! Ah Yuan!"

Xue Xinian rushed out of the crowd and spotted Cao Yuan.

"Ah..." He was about to step forward when he suddenly stopped, his gaze falling on the man beside him, and the smile on his face slowly disappeared.

Chu Yan! Isn't the man beside me Chu Yan?

Xue Xinian thought he had misread it and rubbed his eyes.

It really is Chu Yan!

"Wasn't Chu Yan dead?"

Wait, he's not dead! He's even standing up!

Xue Xinian stood there, stiff, staring straight at them.

Cao Yuan smiled at Chu Yan, a smile she hadn't seen on him since their marriage.

Xue Xinian recalled the masked advisor in Cao Yuan's room last time; it turned out that the two of them had gotten together, and were even in his residence.

This is outrageous!

Cao Yuan was afraid that Xue Xinian would see him, so she pulled him away, saying, "Let's go! Let's go somewhere else."

"Are you so afraid he'll see me?"

"I'm not afraid, but aren't you afraid of implicating Prime Minister Chu?"

Chu Yan had forgotten about it for a moment.

"Where's Xuanfeng? Why didn't you bring him today?"

Say Cao Cao Cao Cao is here!

"Young master, young master!" Xuanfeng also ran over, holding chestnuts.

The moment Chu Yan saw him, he immediately sensed that something terrible was about to happen!

"Young master, I've finally found you!" Xuanfeng said excitedly.

"How come there are so many chestnuts! Are you planning to make chestnut cakes when we get back to the manor?" Cao Yuan asked in surprise.

"I just saw that you bought a pack, so I bought them all!" Xuanfeng chuckled, waiting for Chu Yan to praise him.

"Really? Your young master loves chestnuts so much!" Cao Yuan looked at Chu Yan with a half-smile, a sly glint in her eyes.

Chu Yan's expression changed slightly.

Xuanfeng said, "I never ate it before! It seems like after my trip to Anzhou..."

Chu Yan kicked him.

"Ouch, young master, why did you kick me?! Did I do something wrong again?!"

Xuanfeng was still unaware of what was going on and felt quite aggrieved.

"I see." Cao Yuan nodded, smiling smugly at him.

"Where did everyone go?" Chu Yan changed the subject, looking at the crowd in front of him.

"Young master, I just heard someone say that a restaurant has opened up ahead and it's very lively. Let's go and join in the fun."

“Okay!” Before Chu Yan could even speak, Cao Yuan became interested.