The princess regretted it.

While Jin An waited for Concubine Chun to change, he leisurely strolled through the main hall, his gaze slowly sweeping over the interior. It was austerely simple. The shelves weren't filled with fine porcelain, but rather with bottles bearing names and prepared herbs. Jin An silently sighed, this Concubine Chun truly disdained luxury. Such a simple setting in this bustling palace was truly rare.

Not long after, Concubine Chun reappeared, having finished dressing. Her simple attire had been replaced with a long, grass-green, embroidered gauze dress, topped with a matching, wide-sleeved gown. Her carefully combed hair was tied into a simple bun, adorned with a few delicate pearl flowers. Her face, lightly powdered, was even more beautiful and charming.

She walked over gracefully and bowed slightly to Jin'an, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Princess." Then she turned and ordered the maid, "Licorice, bring some tea."

Licorice accepted the order and withdrew.

Concubine Chun gestured for Jin'an to sit down and said with a smile, "Princess, I was in a hurry and was impolite. I hope you won't blame me." Her words were full of the soft Wu dialect of a Jiangnan woman.

Jin An waved her hand slightly, a smile in her eyes, "Your Excellency, there is no need to be so polite. This princess just happened to pass by and was curious for a moment. I don't want to disturb you."

Concubine Chun smiled lightly and said softly, "Don't disturb me, don't disturb me. This courtyard is not often visited by people. It is truly an honor for me that the princess is here today."

Soon, Gancao came up with the brewed medicinal tea. Jinan took the teacup and opened it. The tea soup was slightly yellow and exuded a faint herbal aroma. Jinan narrowed his eyes slightly, sniffed the tea, and asked in confusion, "Is this medicinal tea?"

Concubine Chun smiled and replied, "Princess, you are very clever. This is a medicinal tea I made with some herbs. It has the effect of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, and calming the mind. If you don't mind, you can try it."

Jin An took a sip and immediately felt a sweet aftertaste in her mouth, feeling refreshed. She exclaimed, "Your Excellency has excellent craftsmanship. This medicinal tea has a unique flavor. It's not bitter at all, but rather has a sweet aftertaste. It's very good."

After hearing Jin'an's praise, Concubine Chun smiled slightly and lowered her head slightly, saying, "Princess, you are too kind. I have been following my mother since I was young and have had some exposure to herbs. I know a thing or two about them. When I have nothing to do in this palace, mixing some medicinal tea is also a way to pass the time."

Jin An listened to her slow and steady voice, which was particularly gentle and demure. Spending this short time with her, she felt much calmer. She turned to look at the bottles and herbs on the shelves, "Does Concubine Chun know how to make some medicine?"

When Concubine Chun heard her ask about medicine, her clear eyes suddenly lit up. "It's not any expensive medicine, just some common medicines for relieving colds and helping people sleep."

"Is it difficult to study medicine?" Jin An asked.

"Studying medicine is neither difficult nor not difficult, but it will be a bit boring at the beginning." Concubine Chun replied after a moment's thought.

"Is it boring? I see that your medicine garden is well-maintained and you seem to be enjoying it. I thought studying medicine was very interesting." Jin An said with a smile, "I wonder what kind of medicines are in that medicine garden?" Jin An continued to ask, with curiosity in his eyes.

"The medicine garden is mostly filled with common herbs, such as perilla and mint. Perilla can dispel cold and relieve exterior symptoms, mint can clear away heat and relieve sore throat, and polygala can calm the mind and improve intelligence. In addition, the medicine garden also has herbs such as mugwort and patchouli, which have the effect of repelling mosquitoes and insects." Speaking of herbs, Concubine Chun became talkative.

"No wonder there are so few mosquitoes in this yard. So that's what's going on." Jin An suddenly realized that the most annoying thing about autumn is mosquitoes.

Concubine Chun smiled upon hearing this and said, "Princess, please wait a moment." She then stood up and left for the inner room. She quickly took out a purse and handed it to Jin An, saying, "Princess, this is a medicine pack I made myself. Carry it with you to keep away mosquitoes."

Seeing this, Madam Zhao stepped forward and took the purse. Concubine Chun was stunned at first, but then she reacted and smiled a little unnaturally.

Jin An saw Madam Zhao's actions and Concubine Chun's reaction, smiled, and then said, "Madam, bring it here for me to see."

Madam Zhao looked at Jin'an, hesitated for a moment, and then handed the purse to him. Jin'an took the purse and held it to his nose, sniffing gently. A faint herbal aroma of mugwort filled his nostrils. She examined the purse carefully. It was embroidered with delicate orchids, and the workmanship was very fine.

Jin An smiled and said to Concubine Chun, "Concubine Chun is really clever and skillful. This purse is very unique."

When Concubine Chun saw Jin'an's actions, a pure smile appeared on her face, "As long as the princess likes it."

Jin An felt relieved by her smile. Thinking about the information Hongyu had gathered earlier, she tentatively asked, "Does Concubine Chun like this kind of life? Have you ever thought about changing it?"