The princess regretted it.

Jin An shook his head gently and said slowly, "Grandma, it's not that Jin An is afraid of marriage, but he doesn't want to make a hasty decision about his lifelong affairs. Jin An sincerely hopes to find someone who truly loves him and bravely face the ups and downs of the future together."

Jin'an's idea gave the Grand Princess a headache. She wasn't one for old-fashioned thinking; her own daughter had been similarly determined to pursue the one she loved, earning her considerable criticism. Fortunately, Mu En was a good man, but he had been stationed at the border for years, and his daughter's life had been difficult. Now that Jin'an was also like that, the Grand Princess couldn't help but sigh again and said, "Your personality is exactly like Wen Qing's. Could you please tell my great-aunt if you have someone you're attracted to?"

When Jin An heard the imperial great-aunt mention his aunt, a guess welled up in his mind, so he asked tentatively in a low voice, "Grand-aunt, did my aunt ask you to propose marriage?"

"Wen Qing invited me?" The eldest princess looked puzzled. "No, this matter has nothing to do with your aunt. Why do you ask?" She thought for a moment, "Could it be that your aunt knows who you are attracted to?"

"Ah! No, Jin'an doesn't have anyone she likes. I just heard my great-aunt mention my aunt, so I asked." Jin'an tried hard to control her emotions and stay calm, not wanting the imperial aunt to notice. She didn't want to marry her cousin. She had always only considered him a family member, never a lover. She was afraid that if the imperial aunt knew about it, she would agree to the marriage, after all, he was her only grandson.

The eldest princess watched Jin'an's reaction and felt increasingly suspicious. "Jin'an, if you really have someone you love, why not tell my great-aunt so I can give you some advice?" She had to find out. If Jin'an had someone he liked, then she would have to persuade her grandson.

Jin An quickly shook his head, "Really not, Grandma, please stop teasing Jin An."

The eldest princess narrowed her eyes slightly and said, "Well, since you don't have anyone you like, then my great aunt will recommend someone for you."

"Ah!" Jin An was now even more panicked. She had never expected the Grand Princess to suddenly propose a candidate. She looked at the Grand Princess nervously, not knowing how to respond.

The Grand Princess watched Jin'an's reaction and chuckled inwardly. This child was indeed still inexperienced. "Don't be nervous. My great aunt is just giving you a suggestion. What do you think of my Chuzhou?"

Jin An's eyes widened, and she was completely stunned. So, the Imperial Aunt wasn't here to propose marriage to her cousin Mu Zixuan, but to her cousin Chu Zhou! Countless thoughts flashed through Jin An's mind. She was certainly familiar with her cousin Chu Zhou. But Jin An had never associated him with her own marriage. For a moment, she didn't know how to respond to the Grand Princess's words.

After a long while, Jin An finally stammered, "Grandma, Cousin Chuzhou is... He's fine. It's just that Jin An has never thought about it... never thought about it."

The eldest princess smiled slightly. "Grandma knows that everyone in the capital thinks Chu Zhou is a playboy who doesn't work hard, but our Chu Zhou has never set foot in the red-light district, let alone bullies others. Don't believe the rumors. He is very filial to us elders, and I'm not bragging, his character and talent are excellent. If you can succeed with him, it will be a good match."

Jin'an's face flushed slightly. "Grandma, marriage is a serious matter. Jin'an needs time to consider it." She knew that Zhong Chuzhou wasn't the playboy he appeared to be. On the contrary, he was a man of great ambition. In his previous life, he had risen to prominence without much fanfare, becoming a figure even the new emperor dared not touch. How could such a person, so idle and unemployed, have accomplished this? However, this matter had happened so suddenly that she hadn't considered that she might be connected to him or her cousin and share a life together.

The Grand Princess looked at her somewhat shy face and thought to herself, "Never mind, this child is a pitiful person, but she is not bad by nature, just like her mother. With the power of our Protectorate Mansion, we will surely bless her with a peaceful and happy life. Besides, Chu Zhou also likes her, and this is also what he asked for." Thinking of this, the Grand Princess nodded slightly, "Okay, you should think about it carefully, there is no need to rush. Marriage is a big matter, and it does require caution. As for your father, if you have thought it through, I will go and talk to him. You don't have to worry."

Jin An bit his lip lightly and said, "Thank you, Grandmother, for your understanding."

The eldest princess stood up and said, "Then I will go back first. You think about it carefully."

Jin An quickly stood up to see her off, "Farewell, Grandmother Imperial Aunt." Looking at the Grand Princess's departing back, Jin An's mind was filled with a thousand thoughts.