The princess regretted it.

Upon hearing this, Concubine Chun's smile faltered for a moment, and she slowly exhaled. Her eyes flickered slightly, and just as she was about to speak, "I think Concubine Chun is in good health." Jin An's next words blocked her excuse.

Concubine Chun swallowed back the words she was about to say. She didn't quite understand the deeper meaning behind Princess Jin'an's words. She had heard about Princess Jin'an's disturbance with the Emperor, and she herself had initially harbored fantasies, longing for the Emperor's favor and the birth of a son, so that she wouldn't be lonely in the harem. However, after experiencing Concubine Cen's miscarriage, she deeply understood the harem's viciousness and cruelty. So, she immediately prepared some medicine, drank it, and became ill, then retreated to this side courtyard.

The uneasiness on her face was very obvious, and she quickly explained, "Princess, I don't have any delusional dreams. I just hope to have a place in this harem and live a stable life."

Seeing her like this, Jin An understood why. She scoffed inwardly, "I've done this myself, so I must make amends." She slowly began, "Father is always busy with government affairs these days, rarely resting, and he doesn't have anyone close to him who can care for him. The other women, aside from vying for his favor, rarely truly care for him. His health is getting worse every year. Although Eunuch Fuquan is responsible for his daily care, I still feel that having someone as kind-hearted as Concubine Chun by his side would give him a place to relax and unwind amidst his busy schedule."

After hearing Jin'an's words, Concubine Chun twisted her hands together in her sleeves and said carefully, "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and the affairs of state he has to take care of are heavy. Princess, please advise His Majesty to take care of his health. Besides, everything in the harem is under the care of the Imperial Concubine, so she should be able to make arrangements."

After hearing her words, Jin An slowly stood up, and Concubine Chun also stood up when she saw this.

Jin An slowly walked up to her and reached out to hold her hand. "Mrs. Chun, I really enjoy talking to you. I'll be frank. I want you to be my father's confidant. If you want, I can help you."

Concubine Chun was taken aback by Jin'an's direct words. Her cherry-like mouth opened slightly, and her eyes widened. Her lips trembled a few times, but she couldn't utter a word.

Jin An tilted his head slightly and looked at Concubine Chun seriously. Concubine Chun felt even more panicked by Jin An's look. But Jin An's next words made her even more at a loss, "Concubine Chun, are you unwilling? Does Concubine Chun not like my father?"

Concubine Chun was frightened, her face pale. Who would dare to respond to such words? She quickly said, "Princess, I am not displeased with Your Majesty, but your words are a little sudden, and I am a little panicked."

"Oh? So you are willing?" Jin An asked seriously.

Concubine Chun looked at Jin'an with twinkling eyes. Seeing that Jin'an's expression was not fake, she mustered up the courage to say, "I am your Majesty's concubine and naturally love you. Every woman in the harem does not want to be favored by your Majesty. But your Majesty is deeply in love with his former spouse and does not want to set foot in the harem again. Now your Majesty is extremely fond of the Imperial Concubine. I am afraid there is nothing I can do."

Jin An understood her concerns and held her hand with a little more force. "I told you, I can help you."

Concubine Chun's mind was in turmoil. Of course, she was thinking about it, but when she thought about how her family background was far inferior to Concubine Cen's, and how even Concubine Cen couldn't escape the conspiracy, how could she be much better than her? She swallowed a few times, then looked at Princess Jin'an, "Your Highness, can you please let me take my time?"

Jin An also understood that she must have her concerns, and it was not good to push too hard. She had to give her time to think. She loosened her hand and nodded, saying, "Okay, I still hope you can think it over carefully. I've been out for a long time, so I won't bother you anymore." After that, Jin An took Madam Zhao away.

Concubine Chun bowed and stared at Princess Jin'an's departing back. Gancao, who was also frightened by Jin'an's words, quickly came over, supported Concubine Chun, looked at her, then turned to look at Princess Jin'an as she left. He called softly, "Master?"

Concubine Chun turned to look at Gancao and said, "Help me go back to the room to rest." She needed to think about it carefully.

Jin'an and Madam Zhao left Concubine Chun's courtyard. Madam Zhao wanted to speak but then looked around and swallowed her words. She followed Jin'an silently. This time, Jin'an didn't delay any further and went straight back to Feiyu Palace.