The princess regretted it.

"Really? She really walked in through the main gate so brazenly? Or did Marquis Jin Wu agree to it? Hehehe! It seems Lan Zhu really didn't disappoint me! Hehehe..." Jin An laughed so hard that her body shook with laughter. Her crisp and hearty laughter echoed in the hall like a string of silver bells swaying in the wind. Her eyes sparkled with a glittering light, and her cheeks flushed slightly with excitement.

Hongyu and the others couldn't help but cover their mouths and smirk, their eyes filled with admiration for the princess's resourcefulness. Nanny Zhao also smiled and said, "Princess, when I went there, Miss Liu was crying so hard in front of Mrs. Fan. She must have been heartbroken. I brought Madam Zhang over and told her that the princess was worried about Lanzhu and had asked her to take care of her. Mrs. Fan and Miss Liu's faces turned horrible." Nanny Zhao gestured as she spoke, as if recreating the scene. Her face was filled with pride, proud of the princess's clever arrangement.

Yes, Jin'an had specifically summoned Madam Zhang to take care of Lanzhu at the Marquis' residence. Jin'an had deliberately not allowed Madam Zhang to accompany Lanzhu when she left the palace. She had arranged for Madam Zhao to take Madam Zhang to the Marquis' residence later, catching them off guard and further provoking conflict between Liu and Lanzhu.

As expected, when Nanny Zhao arrived, Lan Zhu had already entered the mansion through the main gate. Originally, the concubine was supposed to offer tea to her mistress, but Wu Changfeng didn't have a wife yet, so she said no. However, Lan Zhu said that since Fan was now in charge of the household affairs, offering tea to Fan would be the same.

When Fan heard this request, she couldn't suppress her dissatisfaction. In her opinion, Lanzhu was just her son's concubine. How dare she be so arrogant and demand tea for her? She simply didn't take her seriously.

Liu Qianyi was already feeling incredibly upset because of this unexpected concubine. She felt like she, the legal wife, hadn't even gotten married yet. When she heard that concubine was going to offer tea directly to Fan, bypassing the Crown Prince's wife, she instantly felt a surge of grievance and anger. She hurried to Fan's courtyard.

Upon entering the courtyard, Liu Qianyi threw herself before Fan, tears pouring out like a flood. "Aunt, I'm too ashamed to stay in your house any longer. I wonder how everyone there will see me as a laughingstock. Now that Lanzhu has arrived, she's actually offering you tea. Even if I marry my cousin, her actions today have completely humiliated me. She's showing no regard for you, Aunt!" Liu Qianyi sobbed, her voice trembling and plaintive.

Seeing Liu Qianyi like this, Mrs. Fan felt even more irritated. On the one hand, she was upset with Lanzhu, but on the other, she felt sorry for Liu Qianyi. Mrs. Fan gently patted Liu Qianyi's back, trying to comfort her, but her crying was giving her a headache. "Qianyi, don't cry. Auntie will definitely find a way for you. This Lanzhu is really going too far." Mrs. Fan said through gritted teeth, a fierce look in her eyes.

Just as she was about to have someone scold Lanzhu, Aunt Zhao arrived with Aunt Zhang. This left Fan feeling incredibly upset, unable to calm down or let go. She had to put on a smile and greeted them. She felt incredibly aggrieved.

"On the way back from Lanzhu's courtyard with Madam Zhang, I discovered that the Fan family had secretly summoned the court physician. I'm not sure if it was Madam Fan who was ill or the young lady from the Liu family," Madam Zhao continued. "But I didn't see Lord Wu and Prince Wu."

"Wu Anshuo and Wu Changfeng? They! They must be upset at the moment. The Jinwuhou Mansion is glamorous on the outside but rotten on the inside, and now Lanzhu has come in, making the mansion even more restless. Wu Anshuo has always attached great importance to the reputation of his family. In this situation, he will have to spend some time to balance all parties. As for Wu Changfeng, he is stuck in the middle. He has to consider the overall situation and appease Liu Qianyi. I'm afraid it's not easy for him. Humph, this is just the beginning." Jin An narrowed his eyes slightly, and a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, a eunuch hurried in to report: "Princess, the head of the Imperial Household Department has brought some people here, saying that they are carrying out the order of Concubine Zhang and have come to deliver someone to the princess."

Jin An's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this. He simply replied softly, "I see. Go tell him to wait."

The eunuch replied respectfully, "Yes," and then quietly retreated.

Hongyu was bewildered and asked in confusion, "Princess, who are you sending off?" But Madam Zhao and Ziyun looked as if they knew everything.

Jin An glanced at Hong Yu, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he said with a smile: "Zi Yun, you go and tell her."

Ziyun bowed slightly, then slowly said to Hongyu, "Since Lanzhu has left the palace, the princess will have one less servant. They want to take this opportunity to place someone close to the princess."

Hongyu suddenly realized and couldn't help but mutter, "Why are they so impatient? Really."

Jin An smiled, turned his gaze to Madam Zhao, and said, "Madam, go and take a look. If anyone is asleep, leave them in the outer courtyard. As for the position next to me, I have other arrangements."

After Zhao Ma Ma bowed in response, she walked out steadily.

Jin An waved his hand to signal Ziyun and others to leave, then stood up and walked to the window. After making a gesture outside the window, he stood there quietly without saying a word.

At that moment, inside the Dali Temple, the Dali Temple Chief Justice was solemnly reviewing a mountain of case files. Bailiffs came and went, busy but orderly. One bailiff hurried in.