The princess regretted it.

Chapter 139 Check on Concubine Chun

After hearing what her father said, Jin An felt even more guilty. Her father was so kind, but she had made such a mistake, causing him to worry about her for so many years. She secretly made up her mind to make her father happy.

Although the father and daughter had different ideas, they both wanted to do good for each other and make each other happy. So they chatted for a while, and the atmosphere was very warm and harmonious.

After leaving Jin'an's Feiyu Palace, Changsun Hongze sat on the imperial sedan chair, his eyes slightly closed, his thoughts churning. Returning to the imperial study, Changsun Hongze sat down and asked Fuquan, who had followed him in, "What do you think of what Jin'an said today?"

Fuquan was holding the medicinal tea bag that Princess Jin'an had asked him to take with him before leaving. He was a little nervous when the emperor asked this. He didn't understand what the emperor meant by this question. "Your Majesty, isn't this just the princess's thoughtfulness and concern for you?"

Zhang Sun Hongze glanced at him sideways. "Of course I know she's concerned about me, but why did she only mention that Concubine Chun and not mention the purpose of the Imperial Aunt's visit today?"

Eunuch Fuquan thought to himself: How can I say this? You, Princess Jin'an, or the Grand Princess, which one of them can I speak against? He smiled flatteringly, "Your Majesty, this old servant is stupid. I really can't figure it out."

Zhang Sun Hongze snorted, then asked, "What is the origin of this Concubine Chun?"

Eunuch Fuquan bowed and smiled, saying, "Your Majesty, this Consort Chun is a woman from an aristocratic family in Jiangnan, and she's quite kind. When she was selected to enter the palace, Your Majesty even summoned her to sleep with you once. However, she later caught a cold and never recovered, so she asked to recuperate in a secluded courtyard. This was arranged with the consent of the Empress Dowager."

"I was wondering why I had no impression of it. It turns out it was arranged by Zi Tong." Changsun Hongze raised his eyebrows and said calmly.

"At that time, Chen Xian seemed to like her more and treated her well. Otherwise, she, a noble lady, would not be qualified to live in a small courtyard alone." Eunuch Fuquan continued carefully and respectfully.

"Huh, Zi Tong also admires her? Now Jin An also admires her! It seems that Concubine Chun really has some tricks up her sleeve." Chang Sun Hongze sneered and said in a cold tone.

This made Eunuch Fuquan feel a chill down his spine. He suspected Concubine Chun had ulterior motives. How could he respond? He hunched his waist and lowered his head, saying nothing. Changsun Hongze was also silent for a moment. The sudden silence in the imperial study made Eunuch Fuquan even more afraid to breathe.

Changsun Hongze narrowed his eyes slightly, his fingers tapping the armrest of his chair, lost in thought. After a long moment, he slowly spoke, "Go check on this Concubine Chun. I want to know who she's been in contact with recently."

Eunuch Fuquan quickly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. I'll make the arrangements right away." He then carefully withdrew, holding the tea bag. He didn't dare ask what to do with it, so he put it aside for now. He figured the Emperor wouldn't drink it until he had the full information.

Silence returned to the Imperial Study. Changsun Hongze's gaze fell on the memorial on the desk, but he had no intention of reading it. His heart was filled with doubts. Was Concubine Chun's appearance a coincidence, or was it orchestrated? Why had the Imperial Aunt suddenly come to the palace today to discuss the selection of concubines with Jin'an? Was there any connection? He had to find out quickly to ensure Jin'an's safety and the peace of the harem.

Jin An was completely unaware of the Emperor's thoughts. She was discussing her regrets today with Madam Zhao. "Alas, Madam, you said that Concubine Chun was a bit unlucky. If I had known that my father would come, I would have kept Concubine Chun for a while longer."

But Madam Zhao shook her head and said, "Princess, I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing."

"Huh? Why?" Jin An asked as he slowly stretched his body.

"Princess, if we let Concubine Chun and Your Majesty meet so smoothly, it would inevitably seem deliberate. Now, perhaps this will make Your Majesty more curious about Concubine Chun." Nanny Zhao explained patiently.

Jin An nodded thoughtfully, "Madam, what you said makes sense. It's up to your father to pay attention to it. If your father is interested, he will certainly investigate her related matters, so that he will discover the good qualities of Concubine Chun. Then everything will come naturally. Hmm!" As she spoke, she nodded slightly, with a hint of expectation in her eyes.

Madam Zhao looked at Jin'an lovingly, "The princess is truly filial, and Your Majesty will surely sense it. However, matters concerning the harem cannot be rushed."

Jin An smiled lightly, "I know, but sometimes I can't help but be anxious." She stopped stretching and looked at the flowers and plants in the yard, with a thousand thoughts in her mind.

Zhao Ma Ma smiled and said, "Princess, since His Majesty's affairs haven't been resolved so quickly, then you and your uncle's young master's affairs should also be taken care of."

When Jin An heard this, he immediately looked shy and helpless, and said coquettishly, "Ma~Ma, can you please not mention this!"

Madam Zhao smiled and said, "This old servant has overstepped her bounds. However, since Madam ...

Jin An sighed in frustration. She knew in her heart that her maternal grandparents had been very kind to her. From childhood to adulthood, whether it was Old Prime Minister Mu, Old Madam Mu, or her uncle and aunt, they had all cared for her. However, she had never really thought about marrying into her uncle's family. Moreover, when the imperial great-aunt came today, Madam Zhao and the others had tactfully avoided her, so Madam Zhao and the others didn't know the purpose of her great-aunt's visit. Now, one was a cousin, and the other was also a cousin. She really didn't know who to choose. She couldn't understand why her great-aunt suddenly wanted to match her up with Cousin Zhong.

Jin'an had been particularly cheerful when her father arrived today, but her current frustration had quickly shattered that good mood. She looked at Madam Zhao with a pitiful look, and Madam Zhao simply assumed the princess was being shy and embarrassed. She stopped talking, smiling lovingly and silencing him, indicating she would say no more. But her eyes, filled with anticipation, clearly said: This marriage is a good one! Jin'an's heart was filled with entanglement and confusion.

Jin'an was in a state of confusion, worried about what choice to make; while Wuqiu Palace, after learning that His Majesty had gone to Jin'an's Feiyu Palace today, several more porcelain pieces were successfully turned into pieces and lay on the ground in an extremely desolate manner.