The princess regretted it.

Chapter 107 What’s your wish?

Along the way, Jin An had a smile on his face and kept walking briskly, as if he was in a good mood because he was about to meet his third brother.

The palace maids and eunuchs along the way witnessed this scene. Thus, even before Jin'an reached Cuiyuxuan, Changsun Jiaoyu had already received the news. Upon learning that Jin'an had just received a generous reward from his father, she had already smashed a set of imperial blue and white porcelain tea sets. Then, upon hearing that Jin'an had received the reward and had eagerly and joyfully rushed to Cuiyuxuan with the gift box, she was so enraged that she once again picked up the double-handled white jade porcelain vase in the room and smashed it to pieces. She had now confirmed the message she had conveyed to her uncle the previous day.

Yesterday, her uncle had reported that the Third Prince might be behind this. At the time, she had been a bit skeptical, considering he had no real power. Now, it seemed like Changsun Wuwang was just playing dumb. Thinking of this, Changsun Jiaoyu gnashed her teeth in anger and shouted, "Changsun Wuwang, Changsun Jin'an, I won't let you go." The maids inside and outside the house tensed, their heads bowed, their breathing hushed.

After her outburst, Changsun Jiaoyu calmed down and pondered, deciding she needed to inform her mother beforehand, then ask her uncle and maternal grandfather to investigate Changsun Wuwang. A sinister glint flashed in her eyes. If it was truly him, she would not let Changsun Wuwang off easily. She turned and hurried toward her mother's palace, pondering Jin'an's purpose for seeking out Cuiyuxuan today.

Here, Changsun Jinan and Hanshuang finally arrived at Cuiyuxuan. The servant at the door knelt down and saluted when they saw them, "Greetings, Princess Jinan!"

"Well! Get up! I'm here to find my third brother. You go and tell him." Jin An said as he walked over.

The servant quickly responded and stood up and ran into the courtyard. A moment later, the servant and Xiao Xizi came out. Xiao Xizi went forward to greet Jin An, then made a gesture of invitation to Princess Jin An and said, "Princess, please come in. Our Highness was just talking about visiting Her Highness."

Jin An walked into the courtyard and saw rows of tall, graceful bamboos within the Jade Pavilion. Their emerald green leaves swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound. Sunlight filtered through the gaps between the leaves, casting patches of light and shadow on the ground.

Walking along the bluestone path, Jin An spotted Changsun Wuwang sitting at a stone table not far away, a scroll in hand, his expression focused. Several pots of blooming flowers surrounded the stone table. The vibrant blossoms contrasted beautifully with the emerald green bamboo, creating a strikingly beautiful scene.

Jin An smiled slightly at this, but a closer look would reveal that the smile didn't reach his eyes. She quickened her pace and walked to the stone table. She called softly, "Third Brother."

Changsun Wuwang raised his head and saw Jin'an, a warm smile on his face. "Jin'an, you're here. Come and sit down." He put down the book in his hand and stood up to greet Jin'an.

Jin An sat down at the stone table and looked around. Needless to say, the scenery was truly beautiful, making him feel particularly relaxed. "Third brother, this Cuiyuxuan is still so quiet and elegant."

Changsun Wuwang nodded. "Yes, I like the tranquility here too. How come Jin'an has time to come here today?"

Xiao Xizi quickly brewed the tea and brought it over, gently placing it in front of Princess Jin'an, then bowed and stood aside quietly.

Jin An scoffed inwardly. Pretending to be so serious, liking tranquility? You're just looking for chaos, aren't you? But she put on a smile and said, "I brought a gift for my third brother." She gestured for Han Shuang to present the brocade box.

Zhang Sun Wuwang took the brocade box, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Jin'an, you're thoughtful. What is this?"

Jin An didn't say anything. He picked up the teacup and blew on it. He raised his eyes and smiled mysteriously, "Third brother, open it and you'll know."

Zhangsun Wuwang opened the brocade box and saw a scroll inside. He glanced at Jinan, who said nothing but gestured for him to open it. He slowly unfolded the scroll, and when he saw the contents clearly, his eyes showed a touch of shock and surprise.

Above the scroll is a painting by the master Gu Yizhi, titled "Green Mountains with Quiet Charm." In the painting, rolling green hills, shrouded in mist, are shaded by verdant trees and cascading waterfalls, creating a sense of tranquility and remoteness. The delicate brushwork and the harmonious balance of light and dark ink perfectly capture the essence of the landscape.

Changsun Wuwang stared at the painting for a long time before coming back to his senses. His voice was filled with amazement: "Jin'an, this is actually the original work of Master Gu Yizhi! Where did you get it?"

Jin An smiled and said, "Third brother, I also went through a lot of trouble to get this painting. Knowing that you love calligraphy and painting, I specially gave it to you."

Changsun Wuwang looked at Jin'an with deep emotion, his face filled with joy. He gently stroked the scroll and said with emotion, "Jin'an, I'm truly touched by your kindness. I will treasure this painting."

"As long as Third Brother likes it." Princess Jin'an said with a smile.

"Your gift is so perfect for me. I don't know how to repay you. Why don't you ask Jin'an if she has any wishes? Tell me and let me know if I can help you. I'll do my best." Changsun Wuwang said tentatively. Because Jin'an hadn't given him anything so valuable in a long time, he couldn't help but wonder what her motives were.