The princess regretted it.

Princess Jin'an and Madam Zhao returned to Feiyu Palace. Knowing that Madam Zhao must have something to say, Jin'an asked her to follow her into the inner chamber. Inside, Jin'an sat on a chair and looked at Madam Zhao. "Madam, if you have anything to say, please feel free to speak."

Zhao Ma Ma looked solemn as she knelt and bowed respectfully. Then, she spoke carefully and softly, "Princess, my next words may be disrespectful, and I apologize in advance. You were being so blunt today with Concubine Chun. Wasn't that overly imprudent? Concubine Chun currently has no strong maternal family to support her. If she gains favor, she will surely seek to support her own family. If Concubine Chun gains favor and her maternal family becomes powerful, and she develops ambitions, how will Princess respond?"

Jin An stood up and walked slowly forward, bending down to help Madam Zhao up. "Madam, I know you're doing this with great care. I've actually considered what you've said. Madam, look at my two brothers. Which one is the candidate for a future wise ruler? My third brother is dark and calculating, using all sorts of sinister means to achieve his goals. How can he be the choice for a wise ruler? My second brother, on the other hand, is simple-minded. Ha, it's precisely because he's so simple-minded that he can't be allowed to ascend to that throne."

Zhao Mama didn't quite understand what Jin'an said, but she didn't say anything. This wasn't something a servant like her could discuss, not even Princess Jin'an. But she didn't try to dissuade him.

"Madam, are you confused as to why I said that the second brother cannot take the throne?" Jin An looked at Madam Zhao and asked softly, "This old servant is stupid!" Madam Zhao whispered.

"Madam, you also know the current status of the Zhang family in the court. If my second brother takes the throne, then the world will not be the world of my Changsun family, but the world of the Zhang family." Princess Jin'an turned her head to look out the window, her eyes full of melancholy. These words were instilled in her by her third brother in the previous life. Although the Zhang family was severely damaged by the third brother in the previous life, and the second brother had no chance to take the throne, her efforts were also indispensable. But she also knew very well that her third brother was right. The second brother was protected too well by Concubine Zhang. He was too simple, indecisive and not decisive enough. Don't the other people in the Zhang family know his shortcomings? Let alone Zhang Chengde and Zhang Hengrui, how could that old Tai Shi not know the talents and temperament that a crown prince should have. But they did not intervene, and let Concubine Zhang raise the second brother to have such a personality. What was their intention?

After all, Madam Zhao was also an old member of the palace. When Jin'an said this, she understood. The princess wanted His Majesty to have another heir, and then focus on training him. After all, His Majesty was still young and had time and opportunity. She looked at Jin'an, her eyes full of bitterness and heartache. She knelt again and saluted, "Princess, it is this old servant who is stupid."

Jin An bent down again and helped her up, laughing softly, "Mammy, don't blame yourself. I know you said those things because you care about me. Don't be so polite in the future. Your knees can't take it. I still have a lot of things to trouble you to run errands for me in the future."

Zhao Mama said with tears in her eyes: "I will take good care of myself and help the princess in the future."

"Yeah! Okay!" Jin An nodded gently and said with a smile.

"Then Princess, what are your plans for the future? Concubine Chun doesn't seem to want to accept the favor." Nanny Zhao asked in a low voice.

"Don't worry, give her some time. I believe she will come to find me. Every woman who enters the palace will want to grasp that glimmer of hope." Jin An said slowly.

"Princess, you're right. Now that you've extended an olive branch to her, I'm sure she won't give up this only hope."

Jin An said nothing more, instead stroking the purse given to her by Concubine Chun. Her choice of Concubine Chun wasn't a whim. Hongyu had gotten to know all the palace masters thoroughly, including Concubine Chun, a simple figure with a humble family background and a gentle personality. She had claimed illness shortly after entering the palace, and for years, she had been recuperating in a side courtyard. People had almost forgotten her existence.

When she heard Hongyu's introduction, she didn't pay much attention to it. She was just curious about the fact that her maternal grandparents were doctors and that she knew some medical skills. She wondered why this person, who was from a medical family, hadn't taken good care of her health since she was young?

But she was only briefly curious, then dismissed it. She was considering whether to promote Concubine Xian to the throne, as her rank was decent. If she could gain the emperor's favor and give birth to another son, her status would rise, which would give Concubine Zhang something to worry about. As for Lin Qian, she hadn't made up her mind yet. She was still a little worried, after all, because Lin Qian had entered the palace with revenge in mind. Who knew if she would get into trouble later?

I just happened to meet Concubine Chun today. I think she has a good character and is quite courageous and alert. Otherwise, why would she choose to retreat at such a young age after realizing the danger? She has been enjoying herself in her own little world for so many years. Someone like her might make a better ally.

Next, just wait patiently. Jin An was not very anxious. Even if Concubine Chun did not come to her in the end, she felt that it was not a big problem. Anyway, as long as she persuaded her father to agree to the selection of concubines next year, there would be people.

When Han Shuang and Zi Yun returned, Madam Zhao told them that Jin An was taking a nap, so they didn't go to report to him. Jin An had slept quite soundly, and when she woke up, it was almost dinner time.

Hongyu heard Jin'an getting up and came in to help him wash and dress. As she was tying up her hair, Jin'an suddenly asked, "Ziyun and Hanshuang haven't come back yet?"

"Princess, they've returned. Seeing you resting, they didn't bother you." Hongyu replied as she deftly styled Jin'an's hair into a bun. She secured it with a few simple pearl hairpins. After finishing her hair, Jin'an said to Hongyu, "Go call Hanshuang and Ziyun."

Hongyu bowed and left the inner room. Soon, Ziyun and Hanshuang came in. After the two bowed to Jin'an, Jin'an asked, "Hanshuang, what instructions did he give to my grandfather?"

Han Shuang bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Princess, Prime Minister Mu does have something for me to bring to you."

"What?" Jin An raised his eyes slightly, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

"The Prime Minister asked me to tell the princess not to worry. He said he already knew about this matter and he would send people to assist Minister Lin to ensure that the military supplies are complete. Minister Lin currently needs his and the princess' help, so there is no need to worry that Minister Lin will interfere." Han Shuang said very solemnly.

"Well, is there anything else?" Jin An nodded slightly to indicate that she understood, and then asked again.