The princess regretted it.

Before Jin'an's carriage arrived at Minister Lin's residence, the carriage from the Duke of Huguo's residence also drove towards Minister Lin's residence from another street. The two carriages arrived at the door of the Lin residence almost one after the other.

Han Shuang and Zi Yun had just helped Jin An get off the carriage when the carriage of the Duke of Protectorate arrived. Jin An originally thought that it was Zhong Chuzhou who came. She stood there and watched the curtain of the carriage open from the inside. It turned out to be a nanny who got off. Just when she was still surprised, a woman in dark green brocade satin slowly got off the carriage. After she got off the carriage and looked up, Jin An was stunned. The person who came was Qin Susu, the wife of the Duke of Protectorate. Qin Susu walked towards Jin An with a gentle smile on her face. Jin An also reacted and hurried forward to greet her, "Why is my aunt here?"

"Auntie came here specially to accompany you today." Qin Susu reached out and took Jin'an's hand, saying softly.

Jin An suddenly felt a little nervous after hearing what Qin Susu said. She accompanied me specially? Why? How did she know I was coming to the Lin Mansion? Did Zhong Chuzhou say something to Aunt Qin? Damn it, how could she face this? But it was not easy to ask directly. Just when she was stiff and gave Qin Susu a forced smile, not knowing what to do, Qin Susu's next words eased her nervousness.

"Chu Zhou told me last night that you were going to come to Minister Lin's residence today to visit the young lady of the Lin family. He said that he was worried that some ignorant people would conflict with you. So, your aunt thought of coming to accompany you. With your aunt here, I can also support you. Child, you don't bring more people with you when you go out. What if something happens?" Qin Susu said as she looked at Jin An lovingly, her eyes full of concern.

After hearing what Qin Susu said, Jin An felt ashamed of her previous thoughts, but at the same time, a warm feeling welled up in her. She said gratefully, "Thank you for your concern, auntie. I'm sorry for the trouble."

Qin Susu smiled gently, patted Jin'an's hand, and said, "What's the trouble? You are so polite to your aunt. Let's go and see the young lady of the Lin family." After that, Qin Susu took Jin'an's hand, turned around and walked up the steps to the door of Minister Lin's mansion.

Just as the two of them were exchanging pleasantries, the nanny accompanying Qin Susu had already handed the visiting card to the Lin residence's concierge. The concierge had already sent someone to the residence to look for the master. Minister Lin, who was on duty at the residence, had not yet returned. The only remaining masters were Madam Lin, Guo, and Lin Qian, who was doing rehabilitation exercises in her boudoir. Upon hearing that Princess Jin'an and the wife of the Duke of Huguo had arrived, Guo quickly instructed the housekeeper to arrange for their reception and then hurried to the front courtyard.

Qin Susu, Jin An, and the others, guided by another doorman, arrived at the front courtyard's reception room. Before Jin An and Qin Susu could even sit down, Guo hurried in. She wore a simple, elegant ginger-colored dress, her hair neatly combed and adorned with delicate pearl hairpins. Her face was gentle, her eyes filled with a mixture of respect and nervousness.

Guo bowed to the two and said, "I, Lin Guo, greet Princess Jin'an and the wife of the Duke of Huguo. Your presence here is truly a great honor to my humble home, and I am deeply honored." She was genuinely apprehensive. After all, she had previously, due to a misunderstanding, offended Princess Jin'an and disrupted a banquet at the Duke of Huguo's residence; she had even been punished by the Grand Princess. Now, with both of them suddenly arriving at the same time, she felt uneasy.

Just as Jin'an was about to step forward, Qin Susu gently pulled her hand. Then, she slowly stepped forward, raised her hand, and said to Guo, "Madam Lin, please stand up. Princess Jin'an and I have come here without permission today, and we apologize for disturbing you. I hope you won't mind. Princess Jin'an heard that Miss Lin is doing well now, so she came to visit today." Qin Susu spoke softly, her demeanor elegant, revealing the demeanor of a noble person. After that, she raised her hand slightly to the attendant from the Duke of Huguo's mansion who had come with her. The attendant immediately came forward, holding several exquisite boxes.

Jin An watched Qin Susu's graceful response from the side, secretly admiring her. She nodded slightly, signaling to Guo, and also winked at Ziyun. Ziyun also stepped forward and handed over the gift box she had brought.

Guo stood up, a look of gratitude on her face, and quickly called the maids in her mansion to take the gift boxes. At the same time, she said with gratitude, "It is an honor for the Lin family to have the princess and madam here. How can we say we are disturbing you? Please take a seat. I will order tea." As she spoke, Guo stepped aside and led Jin'an and Qin Susu to the main seat.

The maids and servants from the Lin residence quickly brought up tea, fruits, and snacks. Guo smiled attentively and said, "Princess Jin'an, the Duke's wife, please have some tea."

Qin Susu and Jin An both smiled and nodded slightly, gracefully picking up their tea and taking a sip. "I wonder what brings you here today?" Guo asked thoughtfully.

Qin Susu didn't answer, but simply gently set down her teacup and turned to Jin An with a gentle expression. Seeing this, Jin An also set down his teacup and spoke slowly, "When Miss Lin was injured, I originally intended to come and visit her, but the rumors prevented me from coming. Now that the rumors have been dispelled and the truth has been revealed, I wanted to come and see how Miss Lin is recovering. Furthermore, I have something to discuss with Miss Lin."

Upon hearing this, Guo felt somewhat relieved and quickly said, "Thank you, Princess, for your concern. My daughter is now fine and is resting peacefully in her boudoir. If the Princess wishes to see her, I will send someone to fetch her."

Guo knew Lin Qian was thinking about entering the palace. Initially, she was extremely reluctant, thinking that once her daughter entered the palace, she would never be free again. Furthermore, the harem was now controlled by Concubine Zhang, and her daughter had almost lost her life before. If she entered the palace, would she still be able to survive? However, she was eventually persuaded by Lin Qian and Minister Lin. Now, hearing that Princess Jin'an wanted to see her daughter, and recalling her master's earlier suggestion of using Princess Jin'an's protection to protect her daughter, she couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

Jin An nodded politely and said, "Thank you, Madam Lin." Guo quickly ordered the maid beside her to invite Lin Qian.

After a while, Lin Qian slowly arrived, supported by her maid. She was dressed in a pale pink dress, and her face was still a little pale, but her eyes no longer had the timidity she had shown at the palace banquet, instead revealing a resolute look. Lin Qian, upon seeing Princess Jin'an and Qin Susu, quickly bowed and said, "Your servant, Lin Qian, greets Princess Jin'an and the Duke's wife."

Jin An was a little surprised by her change, but he still smiled and asked her to stand up, saying, "Miss Lin, there's no need to be so polite. Please sit down."

After Lin Qian expressed her gratitude, she slowly walked to the side and sat down with the help of her maid.