The princess regretted it.

When Princess Jin'an heard this, a pleasantly surprised smile appeared on her face: "Really? Grandfather, that's great."

Mu Zixuan asked curiously, "What calligraphy makes my cousin so happy?"

Princess Jin'an's eyes shifted, and she smiled as she replied, "It's a calligraphy piece by a great calligrapher from the previous dynasty. I happened to see a description of it in an ancient book, and I've always wanted to see it with my own eyes."

Mu Zixuan suddenly realized: "I see, Grandfather, why haven't I heard you mention it before? I want to go and appreciate it later."

"You don't like these things, so why are you joining in the fun!" Zhong Wenqing frowned slightly and looked at Mu Zixuan with a frown. Zhong Wenqing could naturally hear the hidden meaning in his father-in-law and Jin An's words. What kind of calligraphy should be done in the study? But his own boy was so slow. "Don't you have an appointment with Chu Zhou later?" Zhong Wenqing's tone was a hint of warning.

Mu Zixuan was stunned at first, then suddenly realized, "Oh, right! I almost forgot, Chu Zhou and I have an appointment to go to the training ground for a sword duel." He scratched his head and looked at Princess Jin'an a little embarrassedly, "Cousin, then I can't accompany you to look at the calligraphy. I will appreciate it again next time I have the chance."

Princess Jin'an smiled and nodded, "Since cousin has an appointment, go quickly and don't keep cousin Zhong waiting for too long."

Mu Zixuan chuckled and said, "Then I'll be leaving first." After saying goodbye to everyone present, he turned around and strode away.

Zhong Wenqing looked at Mu Zixuan's departing back, shook his head helplessly, and then said to Princess Jin'an: "Your cousin is always so reckless."

Princess Jin'an leaned against her grandmother and smiled as she responded, "Aunt, my cousin is very straightforward and lovable. Grandmother, don't you agree?"

Old Mrs. Xue also smiled happily and patted the back of Jin'an's hand.

Zhong Wenqing smiled and looked at Prime Minister Mu. "Father, you and Her Royal Highness the Princess should go to the study. I'll go prepare lunch and wait for you to come out."

Prime Minister Mu nodded slightly, "Okay, thank you for your hard work."

Wen Qing bowed and turned to leave. Jin An also stood up and bowed to his grandmother. "Grandma, Jin An will go to the study with Grandpa first. I will be back to accompany you in a while."

Old Madam Xue smiled and nodded, "Okay, go ahead, good boy." Then Jin An went to the study with Prime Minister Mu.

Arriving in the study, Prime Minister Mu asked Jin'an to sit down, and then whispered, "Jin'an, what news did you come here today?"

"Grandfather, the Zhang family now suspects that it was my third brother who helped me in the matter of Lin Qian, and they have been investigating him secretly." Jin An said with a smile.

"They do have connections. If they want to investigate, the Third Prince won't be able to hide." Prime Minister Mu said thoughtfully.

"That's for sure! He has been hiding for too long, it's time for him to get some sun." Jin An said with a sneer.

"Jin'an means that we should help them investigate with all our strength?" After hearing what Jin'an said, Prime Minister Mu understood Jin'an's idea.

"There's no need to help them with all our strength. We can just guide them when the opportunity arises. If we do too much, it will leave traces." Jin An said calmly without shaking his head.

"Okay, Grandfather, I understand. I told you before that there is a mysterious person who wants to help. Does Jinan have any clues?" Prime Minister Mu looked at Jinan with an inquiring look.

Jin An bit his lip and said uncertainly, "Grandfather, Jin An has a guess, but I need you to verify it."

"Oh? Who is it?" The prime minister looked at Jin'an curiously.

"Cousin Zhong Chuzhou." Jin An said slowly.

"Him?" The Prime Minister's face was filled with surprise. He narrowed his eyes slightly, lost in thought. "Why do you think it was him? Do you have any evidence?"

Jin An carefully considered his words and slowly said, "I'm now allied with Cousin Zhong. Last time in the palace, I noticed he seemed to have foreseen this. He warned me that there was something wrong with my third brother. And he was the one who helped me arrange the Lin family's affairs this time. It seems he had some arrangements in advance. However, whether he is secretly helping my grandfather, you need to further investigate."

The Prime Minister nodded slightly. "I understand his nature. Even if it's him, I'm afraid he would have some concerns. But you have a point. I will investigate this matter secretly. If it's really him, I will talk to him." He paused. "Also, I have something I'd like to ask for your opinion on first."

"Hmm? What is it, Grandfather, please tell me."

"Not long ago, Lin Song came to see me. He wanted to send his daughter to the palace."

"?" Jin An was stunned for a moment by the news, "Enter the palace? Minister Lin's daughter? Isn't his daughter Lin Qian? She wants to be my father's concubine?" Jin An was a little unbelievable.

"Yes. What Minister Lin meant was that his daughter made the decision herself." Mu Xiang nodded and continued.

This made Jin An even more confused. After all, Lin Qian had previously been interested in the Second Emperor, but now she wanted to enter the palace to become his father's concubine, and it was her own request. "Did Minister Lin personally tell my grandfather about this?" Jin An asked. "It seems he has figured out that his daughter's affairs were the work of the Zhang family father and son."

"That's true. He can infer it based on the current situation. No one who can sit on the position of Shangshu is a simple person." Mu Xiang stroked his beard and said.

"So what's his purpose in coming to see Grandfather?" Jin An asked, puzzled. She didn't understand why Minister Lin, if he wanted to send his daughter to the palace, only needed to wait until next February for the selection. It was only October, so why would he come to see Grandfather now? And his daughter hadn't fully recovered yet, had she?

Minister Mu pondered for a moment and said, "He's trying to surrender. Firstly, the results of the Dali Temple's investigation have made it impossible for him to ally with the Zhang family, so he must find someone who can protect him in the court. Secondly, he wants me to recommend his daughter to the palace, and he promised that if we help his daughter enter the palace, his daughter will become our pawn in the harem to control Concubine Zhang."

"Restrict Concubine Zhang? Humph! You think too simply. Do you want to replace my mother?" Jin An said somewhat unhappily.

"That's not the case. He said that his daughter will cooperate with our arrangements and actions after entering the palace. He also said that if possible, his daughter wants to meet with you and explain it to you in person." Mu Xiang looked at Jin An calmly.

"A face-to-face meeting with me? Oh, that's interesting!" Jin An chuckled. She was indeed somewhat curious about this Lin Qian.

Mu Xiang hesitated and said, "But, Jin'an, if we do this, what will happen to the Emperor..."

"Actually, father rarely comes to the harem now, and I also think that he is a little too tense. If there is a girl who can speak eloquently, perhaps father will be in a better mood. And if Lin Qian can really cooperate with us as her father said, it is not impossible to consider letting her enter the palace. I will persuade father then. However, I am still a little worried that she has ulterior motives." Jin An said with a slight frown.

Mu Xiang sighed lightly, "It's hard to tell at this point. Perhaps he wants to use our strength to fight against the Zhang family, or perhaps he has other plans.

"In that case, I'll find an opportunity to meet her and hear what she has to say. If she's truly willing to cooperate with us, she could be a real help," Jin An said after some thought. "Even if it doesn't offer much help, it could at least disrupt the current situation in the harem. Concubine Zhang has been the sole authority for far too long."