The princess regretted it.

At this moment, Gancao approached with a smile, carrying a cup of brewed tea. She gently placed the tea on the table beside Princess Jin'an and, looking up, found Jin'an staring at her intently. This sudden gaze left her somewhat bewildered. She frantically turned her head and glanced around, realizing everyone in the palace was looking at her. This focused attention sent a wave of panic through her, leaving her bewildered and at a loss. She quickly lowered her head, hunched over, and stood there, not daring to move.

Jin An looked at Gan Cao and asked calmly, "Gan Cao, what did you do when you came to Feiyu Palace to look for me the other day?"

After hearing Jin'an's question, Gancao knelt down quickly, slightly tilted her head and secretly glanced at Concubine Chun with the corner of her eyes. She took the initiative to find Princess Jin'an because the emperor came and left the night before. Although Concubine Chun did not show any abnormal behavior, she was still worried that the emperor was dissatisfied with Concubine Chun. That's why she thought of going to Princess Jin'an without Concubine Chun's knowledge to see if she could find out anything. She believed that no matter what the conclusion was, she could at least save Concubine Chun's face by coming forward. Now that Princess Jin'an came to ask her, and in front of Concubine Chun, she didn't know what to say.

Concubine Chun understood what was going on. She couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in her heart. She said hurriedly, "Princess, I think Gancao was too worried about me and acted rashly."

"Oh? Did something happen to Concubine Chun?" Jin'an's heart tightened when he heard Concubine Chun say this. Could it be that Concubine Zhang had discovered him coming to Concubine Chun's place? Was she here to cause trouble for Concubine Chun? Jin'an thought so and looked up at Madam Zhao again, her eyes full of questions, but Madam Zhao shook her head blankly. Jin'an turned his head to look at Concubine Chun again.

Concubine Chun smiled uncomfortably, bit her lip, and then exhaled. She said calmly, "To be honest, Gan Cao must be afraid that I might offend the Holy Majesty, so he came to you, Princess Jin'an, to inquire about the news."

"Offending the Emperor's majesty? What do you mean?" Jin An was completely confused. She hadn't heard any bad news from her father. She looked at Concubine Chun with some confusion.

Seeing Princess Jin'an looking at her inquiringly, Concubine Chun didn't quite understand the Emperor's intentions. She thought Jin'an might know, so she didn't want to hide it. She gathered her courage and tried to remain calm as she spoke, "Two nights ago, the Emperor and Eunuch Fuquan came to my place without sending any imperial edicts. They only sat for a moment before leaving. I was filled with confusion at the time, unsure of the Emperor's intentions. I've been feeling uneasy these past two days, and I imagine Gancao sensed my uneasiness, which is why he boldly sought you out."

After hearing what Concubine Chun said, Gancao realized that she had done something wrong. She had asked her master to speak out about this matter, and her master had lost all face. She looked up at Concubine Chun with red eyes, and called out with great guilt in her heart, "Master!" Concubine Chun saw her like this, but just smiled lightly. The look in her eyes told her that I'm fine, I don't blame you.

Gancao felt even more upset when he saw Concubine Chun's reaction.

After listening to Concubine Chun's words, Jin An finally understood. Gan Cao had seen his father suddenly visit Concubine Chun's place late at night, but then left without staying the night. He must have been worried that Concubine Chun had done something wrong, angering his father. That's why he came looking for him. But why would his father suddenly visit so late at night? Was there something special going on? Or was it just a spur of the moment visit? Jin An fell into deep thought.

After a moment, she said to Gancao, "Gancao, please get up. Concubine Chun knows your intentions. I will try to figure this out. Now I will talk to your concubine. You may leave first." After saying this, she looked up and winked at Madam Zhao. Madam Zhao understood instantly and tugged at Hanshuang, motioning for her to follow her out. The two bowed and walked out. Gancao stood up, bowed to Jin'an and Concubine Chun, and followed them out of the room.

After the three of them left, Jin An softly asked, "Noble Lady Chun, my question may be a little abrupt, but could you tell me what the emperor said or did the night he came? Of course, I'm not deliberately trying to pry into such private matters, I just want to see if there's any misunderstanding?" She paused for a moment, then continued, "Of course, if you don't want to tell me, that's fine too."

Concubine Chun smiled with relief and said, "Princess, there's actually nothing wrong to tell you. That night..." Concubine Chun told her everything that happened when the emperor came that night.

After hearing this, Jin An was also somewhat bewildered. According to Concubine Chun's words, there was nothing wrong with her behavior, and it seemed that her father still approved of her. She told Concubine Chun about her thoughts, and Concubine Chun asked uncertainly, "Then according to what the princess said, the emperor did leave because he had official business, and it was not because I did something improper?"

Jin An thought about the Emperor's decision not to stay overnight, which she couldn't really explain. But she had to appease Consort Chun first, so she smiled slightly and said softly, "Consort Chun, think about it. If it were true that you had done something inappropriate to anger my father, how could it be that there hasn't been any movement from my father in two days? So, just relax and be yourself."

After hearing Jin'an's words, Concubine Chun felt a little relieved. She nodded and said, "Thank you for your comfort, Princess. I have indeed been a little uneasy these past two days. This has caused Gancao to be nervous as well, and I have also disturbed the princess. I feel really sorry for it."

Jin An pursed his lips and smiled slightly, then said slowly, "It's okay. I'll go and inquire about the emperor again. You don't have to worry."

Concubine Chun looked at Jin'an with gratitude and said, "I am grateful for your kindness, Princess. I will always remember your kindness in my heart. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely repay you."

Jin An smiled and said, "That's not necessary. I also admire your kindness and sincerity. In this complex palace, your purity is truly rare. I believe you won't let me down."

Afterwards, Princess Jinan chatted with Concubine Chun for a while, and Concubine Chun's mood also relaxed. She was a broad-minded person, and her previous anxiety was due to the fear that she had inadvertently provoked the emperor's wrath. Now, after Princess Jinan's analysis and explanation, she no longer had any worries.

Princess Jin'an didn't stay long before she left. As she left, she looked at Gancao and said to Concubine Chun, "Gancao is a loyal man. You are blessed."

After seeing Jin An and the others off, Gan Cao knelt down in front of Concubine Chun with a thud and said, "Master, it was my fault for being reckless. I have brought shame upon you."