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

The four of them squeezed through the crowd at the entrance and entered the restaurant.

The restaurant has only two floors, and the arrangement of the tables and chairs is somewhat unusual, different from the layout of the Wei Kingdom, and has a bit of an exotic feel.

"This shopkeeper isn't from Wei, is he?" Xuanfeng exclaimed, "He seems more like someone from Shu."

Why does this place look so familiar? Cao Yuan couldn't remember where she had seen it before.

Chu Yan had a bad feeling.

The four had just found a place to sit down when the sound of a pipa suddenly came from the second floor.

The guests sitting below all fell silent.

Looking up from the sound, one could see a woman in purple sitting on the second-floor railing, playing a pipa.

This scene is exactly the same as the person Chen Guo saw on the black market—purple clothes and purple eyes, exactly the same!

This time, however, she removed her veil, revealing her stunningly beautiful face.

Cao Yuan finally understood why she covered her face with a veil in the black market; such a stunning face would surely attract attention in the black market.

"Wow, so beautiful! Even more beautiful than the palace dancers!" Jinzhu stared, her eyes wide with amazement.

Chu Yan then remembered that he had agreed to her request in Chen State last time.

Could it be that they've come to collect a debt from him?

He only made that promise casually at the time; he couldn't possibly keep it.

Chu Yan felt something was wrong and suddenly stood up.

"Princess, let's go."

"Leave? It's only just begun, why are you leaving already? Is this the same girl we met in Chen Kingdom?"

Cao Yuan was in high spirits and showed no intention of leaving.

"Then you guys take your time looking at it, I'm leaving now."

"Huh?" Cao Yuan was completely bewildered by his actions and stared at him blankly.

Why is he so flustered?

Chu Yan had only taken a few steps outside when a purple silk ribbon was swung at him, grabbed his arm, and pulled him to the center of the stage.

"Hey! Young master!"

A woman dressed in purple descended from upstairs like a graceful butterfly.

Her movements were light and graceful, like a falling petal gently landing on the ground. She swayed her supple waist, dancing gracefully around Chu Yan. Her eyes were hazy yet intensely aggressive, like a blazing flame, as if she were about to devour Chu Yan in an instant.

Chu Yan, however, kept his gaze fixed elsewhere, completely unmoved by the allure of the woman in purple.

Jinzhu looked on anxiously, "Why is she always hanging around Lord Chu? Could it be that she's taken a liking to him?"

Cao Yuan, who was eating chestnuts, instantly lost interest.

Recalling that time in Chen, they seemed to know each other. They talked about something upstairs, and the woman finally agreed to give them the roster. It seems their relationship is not ordinary.

Could she also be from the Shu Kingdom?

I came here to...

Cao Yuan became suspicious of this person.

The music ended amidst applause.

Soon, Chu Yan also ran down from the stage.

"Is she the black market shop owner?"

Cao Yuan asked Chu Yan, her voice slightly low.

Before Chu Yan could answer, a purple figure appeared behind Cao Yuan like a ghost.

"Are you talking about me?"

The four were quite startled by the sudden appearance of the figure.

"Why do you two look so unhappy when you see me? One tries to run away, and the other seems rather unhappy?"

Cao Yuan forced a smile. "I'm just surprised that you've come to the capital, young lady. Are you looking for someone?"

"It's all because that damned prince of Chen was useless and ruined the peace talks with Wei, leaving me with no money to earn, so I had no choice but to come to Wei."

"And collect the debt while you're at it!"

"Oh, may I ask your name, young lady? My name is Cao Yuan, and I am..."

“I know you were a princess, and now you’re a prince.”

"My name is Cen Yin, you can just call me A-Yin!"

"Miss Ayin! Your eyes are so beautiful, are they natural?"

Cen Yin smiled and said, “It’s natural. No one has ever said my eyes are beautiful since I was born. Everyone thinks I’m a jinx.”

"They must be blind! Such beautiful eyes should be a lucky star."

Cen Yin blushed upon hearing Cao Yuan's praise; it was rare for a woman to genuinely compliment her like that.

“Miss Ayin, things are different in Wei than in Chen. You can’t keep doing those black market deals.”

"Don't worry about that! How could Wei and Chen be the same? I will naturally do business that suits you Wei people."

Cao Yuan looked at the restaurant and thought it was indeed quite suitable.

"Your Highness, this restaurant is just my residence and a side business. I haven't decided what kind of business to run yet. I will inform Your Highness when I have."

"Actually, Your Highness, when you took my roster last time, this young master agreed to one of my conditions."

Cao Yuan looked at Chu Yan and asked curiously, "What are the conditions? Last time it was for the peace talks between Wei and Chen. Whatever you want, I, Cao Yuan, will grant it."

Cen Yin looked at Chu Yan with a smile, "Your Highness is truly straightforward! Unlike others who just walk away pretending not to know you!"

"Actually, my condition is very simple: I want a child!"

Cen Yin's firm words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples in the air.

Cao Yuan's smile gradually disappeared.

"Cough..." Chu Yan coughed up the tea he had just drunk into his trachea. His face showed shock, his eyes widened, and the teacup in his hand trembled slightly.

Xuanfeng looked at Chu Yan, his eyes filled with surprise, "Young Master, you actually agreed to such an absurd request."

"No, that's not how it is!"

"The princess isn't... don't listen to her..."

"Oh, is that so? You're so beautiful, no man could resist you," Cao Yuan said calmly, her emotions unreadable.

Jinzhu frowned and glared at Cen Yin. "No, His Highness is still the most handsome. Isn't that right, Lord Chu!"

Chu Yan looked at Jin Zhu's hostile gaze, then at Cao Yuan and Cen Yin. Nodding was wrong, but not nodding was also wrong.

"Jinzhu, that's rude!" Cao Yuan said in a low voice.

"That's right, I'm just telling the truth!" Jinzhu insisted.

"You still dare to talk back!" Cao Yuan slammed her teacup down on the table, making a loud noise. Why was Jinzhu acting so strangely today? She never argued back normally.

“Miss Ayin, I apologize to you on behalf of Jinzhu.”

"fine!"

"But Miss Ayin is really different from other women. Other women all want a marriage, but you only want a child."

"What use is marriage! Men are the most unreliable people in the world, but children are different; they are born to be yours."

"I have so much money I don't know what to do with it. If I have a child, she can earn money to support me!"

Cao Yuan forced a smile. "In that case, I wish you a speedy birth of your son."

Cao Yuan picked up the wine on the table and drank it all in one gulp. "You guys continue, I won't disturb your enjoyment any longer."

Cao Yuan got up and left.

"Princess……"