The princess regretted it.

The next day, Jin An, preparing to visit her maternal grandfather's home, arrived at the Imperial Study accompanied by Han Shuang Zi Yun. She had come to consult her father. Previously, whenever she left the palace, she had simply sent someone to ask for instructions; ever since that incident, she had come to see her father in person, hoping to spend more time with him.

Her father, absorbed in state affairs, rarely even visited the harem, much less spent time with them. He showed special affection for her only after her mother and brother passed away. But she had always been somewhat afraid of her father. Now she understood that beneath his harshness lay a deep sense of responsibility for his country and a deep love for his children.

In fact, the emperor still cares about their feelings for him. Every time he spends time with the emperor and tells him some interesting stories, the emperor listens attentively, with a hint of warmth in his eyes. Although he rarely expresses his emotions, Jin An can feel the softness in his father's heart.

Jin An also began to change. Instead of just wanting what she wanted, she learned to care about her father's health and mood. Sometimes, she would cook some snacks herself and bring them to the imperial study for her father to taste. Although her cooking skills were not superb, her father always smiled with satisfaction and praised her filial piety. Her relationship with her father also grew closer.

When he arrived at the door of the imperial study, Jin An paused for a moment, tidied his clothes, asked Han Shuang and Zi Yun to wait outside the imperial study, and then he slowly walked in.

In the imperial study, the emperor was concentrating on reading the memorials, his brows slightly furrowed. Standing beside him was Eunuch Fuquan. Jin An stepped forward and bowed gently, saying softly, "Father."

Changsun Hongze looked up and saw that it was her. He put down the memorial in his hand and said with a smile, "You are here. Come here."

Jin An walked slowly to the emperor's side and said softly, "Father, please don't work too hard."

"It's okay. What brings you here today?" Changsun Hongze said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, I feel a little bored being alone in the palace, and you don't agree to let me go horseback riding. I want to see my grandmother and keep her company, which can also relieve her boredom." Jin An lowered his head slightly, with a hint of coquettishness in his tone.

The emperor looked at Jin'an and said with a helpless smile, "Forget about your plan to ride alone. Now that you're willing to be close to your maternal grandparents, you could visit your grandmother and her family often." The emperor paused briefly, thinking for a moment before pulling a token from a box beside his desk and handing it to Jin'an. The token was jet black, intricately carved with patterns, and exuded an air of authority.

The emperor gently placed the token in Jin'an's hand and said earnestly, "Next time you visit your maternal grandfather's house, you don't have to ask your father specifically. With this token, you can enter and exit the palace at any time. But remember, don't abuse this token, and be careful about your safety."

Jin An looked at the token in her hand, deeply moved. Her fingers gently stroked the surface of the token, feeling its warmth and weight. This was not just a token, but also a token of her father's trust and love for her. She bowed respectfully to the emperor, tears glistening in her eyes, and said, "Thank you, father! I will never let you down."

The emperor nodded slightly, his eyes filled with satisfaction. Jin An carefully put the token away, his heart filled with joy and anticipation.

Jin'an returned to his Feiyu Palace, took the gifts prepared by Zhao Mama, and was about to leave the palace with Han Shuang and Zi Yun when Princess Jiao Yu arrived at the door of her palace with Cui Guo. Seeing her like this, Jiao Yu knew that she was about to leave the palace. With a gentle smile on her face, she asked, "I seem to have come at an unfortunate time. Are you leaving the palace?"

"Yes, sister, is there anything you want to talk to me about? If it's not urgent, let's talk about it when I come back." Jin An raised his chin slightly and looked at Princess Jiaoyu calmly.

A flash of disappointment flashed across Princess Jiaoyu's eyes, but she quickly regained her gentle smile. "It's not a big deal for me. I wonder what's urgent for you, sister?"

Jin An smiled when he heard that. "Nothing much. I just made an appointment to visit my grandmother today. Since my sister doesn't have anything important to do, I'll chat with her when I get back."

Princess Jiaoyu nodded slightly. "Since you have something to do and need to leave the palace, please go ahead. We'll talk when you come back."

Jin An nodded and said, "Then take care, sister. I won't see you off. I'll go first." After saying that, she took Han Shuang and Zi Yun and quickly walked out of Feiyu Palace and headed towards the palace gate.

Princess Jiaoyu watched Jin'an's departing back, the smile gradually fading as a complex expression crossed her eyes. She had originally intended to come here to test the waters, to forge a closer relationship. This morning, her uncle had sent a message to her mother, confirming that Changsun Wuwang was secretly aiding Jin'an. She wondered if they had reached some kind of agreement. Now that Jin'an had suddenly become so close to the Prime Minister, she felt a vague sense of unease. She turned, Cuiguo in hand, and left Feiyu Palace.