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

"Princess!"

Chu Yan strode forward and kicked over the wine jar, "How did you get so drunk again!"

"Mind your own business! Someone bring me some wine! I'll pay!"

Cao Yuan's eyes were bleary with drunkenness, and she glanced sideways, her tone tinged with intoxication and impatience.

"Get up, the ground is cold! Get up first, I'll take you home!" Chu Yan sighed and helped her up.

"Go home? Go back to which home? I don't want to go back to see them!" Cao Yuan wanted to get more wine, but Chu Yan pulled her away.

"Okay, okay, I'll drink with you, alright?"

Cao Yuan reached out her hand to Chu Yan.

"What do you want?" Chu Yan hesitated for a moment.

"I don't have any money, you have to pay the bill!"

Chu Yan was amused by her words and shook his head helplessly, "Fine, fine! Whatever you say!"

He bent down and let her lean on his back, then carefully stood up, supporting her legs with both hands, and walked out step by step.

Where are you taking me?

"go home!"

Cao Yuan twisted his ear.

"Princess! What are you doing?"

"If you don't listen to me, I'm going to drink and won't be coming home."

"Alright, alright, I'll take you to a restaurant and drink with you!"

Cao Yuan then released her grip with satisfaction.

Chu Yan carried her into a restaurant, and the two went into a private room.

The boy then served several more jugs of wine and several dishes.

"Princess, please have some vegetables! You probably haven't eaten anything all night! This isn't good for your stomach!"

Cao Yuan kicked him impatiently, "You, you talk even more than Jinzhu! Hurry up and pour me some wine!"

Cao Yuan was so drunk she could barely open her eyes. She looked at Chu Yan with a blurry vision and slowly approached him.

"what happened?"

Cao Yuan cupped his face in her hands, staring intently at him. "You're so handsome, with such smooth and delicate skin. You look just like my advisor! Why don't you become my gigolo?"

"Princess, you're drunk. I'll have Jinzhu come and get you."

Cao Yuan nodded and stood up unsteadily.

"Princess, where are you going?"

Cao Yuan looked around, then staggered behind the screen, loosening her belt as she went. "Jinzhu, I'm hot. Can you help me change my clothes?"

"Princess! No..."

Chu Yan quickly stepped forward and grabbed her arm.

Cao Yuan's legs went weak, as if she had lost all her strength in an instant. In this sudden situation, the two of them uncontrollably fell onto the bed.

They both fell onto the bed, with Chu Yan on top of her. His body jerked, and his heart seemed to skip a beat.

Seeing Cao Yuan's dazed eyes, he suddenly stood up, quickly grabbed a blanket from the side, and wrapped it around her to prevent her from taking off her clothes.

"Ugh... I can't move. Let me go!" Cao Yuan kept moving around and struggling.

"Princess, if you don't take off your clothes, I'll let you go!"

Cao Yuan opened her eyes and nodded.

Chu Yan released her, and just as he was about to get up, Cao Yuan suddenly held his face and kissed his lips.

Chu Yan's pupils dilated. He frowned slightly as Cao Yuan attacked him without any warning, grabbed her shoulders, and pushed her away.

"you……"

"Don't you like me, Chu Yan?" Cao Yuan asked casually.

Chu Yan didn't know what to say, so he took a deep breath and told himself to just do it this once.

He lowered his eyes to look at her lips, which had just been kissed red, put one arm around her waist and the other hand to support the back of her head, and kissed her passionately, the two of them pressed tightly together.

He knew that regardless of whether his identity was revealed or not, there was no possibility of them being together, but this brief indulgence might be the only thing he could give back to Cao Yuan.

The two rolled around on the bed, and Chu Yan rolled over onto her. The next moment, Cao Yuan's eyes were so sleepy that she fell asleep.

Only then did Chu Yan realize what he was doing!

Chu Yan got up from Cao Yuan and slapped himself.

Cao Yuan is drunk, are you drunk too? Taking advantage of someone in distress is not the act of a gentleman.

Just as Chu Yan was about to stand up, Cao Yuan pulled him back down with a strong pull.

"Hmm... go to sleep!"

Cao Yuan turned over and fell asleep with her arms around Chu Yan.

-

It was already dark when Xue Xinian returned to the manor.

His mind was in turmoil, and he seemed to be possessed. Instead of going to Cao Shang's bedroom, he went straight into the study, pushed open the door, and found the room pitch black.

Just as Xue Xinian sat down in the chair in front of the desk, the room was suddenly filled with light.

Xue Xinian was startled by the sudden light. Soon, a voice came from the side, both tender and gloomy, "Xue Lang, you're finally back."

Cao Shang appeared out of nowhere, like a ghost.

"Shang, Shang'er! What are you doing here?" Xue Xinian forced a smile.

"Does Xue Lang not want to see me?"

Cao Shang asked softly, his eyes filled with sorrow and grievance.

Xue Xinian slowly stood up. Although he was in a bad mood, he still suppressed his irritation and patiently coaxed her, "How could that be? It's just that I've been preparing for the Qixi Festival these past few days and I'm really exhausted. I thought I wouldn't bother you!"

"Have you been at the Ministry of Rites these past few days?"

Cao Shang frowned slightly, clearly knowing something.

Xue Xinian nodded, patted her hand, and coaxed, "Of course, I might have neglected you lately because of the Qixi Festival. Shang'er, don't be angry with me. I'll make it up to you after it's over! Okay?"

Cao Shang's lips curved into a smile.

"I'm going to sleep now, you should go to sleep early too!"

Cao Shang abruptly pulled his hand away from his and slowly turned to leave.

Her figure gradually disappeared from the study, leaving Xue Xinian standing alone, his thoughts still immersed in the atmosphere just now.

Xue Xinian felt increasingly uneasy, so he immediately picked up his pen and wrote down his thoughts. He couldn't let things continue like this, or he would lose everything!

As soon as Cao Shang entered the bedroom, Anping was anxiously waiting for her inside.

"Your Highness, you're back! Where is the Prince Consort?" Anping asked.

Seeing that Cao Shang remained silent, Anping spoke up again, "Princess, I've just discovered something!"

"I'm not in the mood to listen. Let's talk about it tomorrow," Cao Shang said calmly.

"Your Highness, the Sixth Princess has not returned yet!"

Cao Shang raised his eyelids, showing interest.

"Moreover, only Jinzhu is in the mansion. I think she's most likely out having a secret rendezvous with that advisor from last time. We should go and tell His Majesty!"

"Princess, do you remember your aunt? She was impeached by ministers and executed by the late emperor because she kept several court officials as her lovers!"

Cao Shang looked at Anping, a plan forming in his mind. "Yes, how come I didn't think of that! Father has always been wary of princes keeping male concubines, and even the daughters of officials are kept in secret. As long as we confirm that Cao Yuan is keeping male concubines, we can naturally get rid of her!"

"However, the Fourth Princess currently only has one advisor, and his identity is still unknown."

"I heard from that stupid woman Xue Xiqiong that Fan Qingli has been neglecting her ever since he and Cao Yuan returned from Anzhou! Why don't we just let them be together!"