The princess regretted it.

Chapter 322 Palm Eyes

Mu Xiang pondered for a moment and spoke slowly, "Jin'an, you know this is a matter of great importance. A single move can affect the entire body. We've heard some rumors, but we're still investigating them secretly and dare not jump to conclusions. We must consider everything carefully and proceed with caution."

"The Zhang family has been operating in the imperial court for years, and their followers are spread far and wide. To bring them down completely, we must plan carefully and proceed step by step. We must quietly gather more hard evidence to find out the size of their private army, where their bases are located, and what shocking conspiracy they are plotting behind the scenes. The more people who know, the greater the risk of exposure. So, if I didn't tell you before, don't blame your grandfather and uncle."

After Mu Xiang finished speaking, he stared at Jin An, fearing that she would become estranged from them due to the secret. Mu En listened to his father's words and nodded non-stop, with a flattering smile on his face.

Jin An felt a flicker of disappointment after hearing this, but after careful consideration, she realized that her grandfather's words made sense and were indeed true. She shook her head gently and said softly, "Grandfather, Uncle, Jin An doesn't blame you. You're doing the right thing. I came here to tell you this. Although I have secret guards, my manpower is limited. I'm not capable of investigating this on my own."

Jin An looked at Mu En and continued, "I originally wanted to ask my uncle to help arrange for some personnel to investigate secretly. Now that you and grandfather know about it, they must be making arrangements. This makes me feel much more at ease."

"Jin'an, don't worry. Your uncle has already found some clues. Once they're confirmed, we'll know what to do next." Mu En straightened his back and responded seriously. "Jin'an, you've suffered a lot in the palace these years, haven't you?"

"Uncle, I don't feel the hardship. Over the years, I know you've been silently taking care of me behind the scenes. I'm fine." Jin An's lips curled up slightly, a warm smile blooming, and her eyes flickered, revealing her admiration for Mu Xiang and the others. Changing the subject, she asked with concern, "By the way, is my cousin feeling better? He came back with great merit this time and didn't even attend the celebration banquet. Is he okay?"

"Uh..." Mu En was speechless for a moment, his expression obviously stagnant. He subconsciously shrugged his right shoulder, raised his hand and clenched his fist, pretended to cough lightly at the corner of his mouth, and then looked at his father with a look of help in his eyes.

Prime Minister Mu caught his son's eye and subtly raised an eyebrow. A gentle smile quickly appeared on his face as he spoke in a gentle voice, "He's almost recovered. It's not a serious problem. The imperial physician has seen him and it's nothing serious. It's just that he's been fighting in the battlefields for a while now, and his spirits have been very tense. He finally won a victory, and then he was in a hurry to return to the capital. He was constantly on the move, and when he got home, he relaxed physically and mentally, and that's when he fell ill. He'll be fine after some time of recuperation."

Jin An nodded thoughtfully. This situation did exist. It was his cousin's first time on the battlefield. He experienced all the swordplay and fighting, and was shocked and overjoyed. It was understandable that he fell ill. So he stopped being suspicious.

She thought about coming to the Prime Minister's Mansion today to inform them that the Zhang family's private soldiers had been settled. Before she even went to greet her grandmother and aunt, she stood up and bowed to her grandfather and uncle, her posture dignified and her words sincere: "Grandfather, uncle, since my cousin is fine, I feel relieved. I will go to pay my respects to my grandmother and aunt. It's been a long time since we last met, and I miss you so much."

Mu Xiang gazed at Jin An lovingly, a smile on his lips, and nodded, "Go, child. Your grandmother and aunt are always talking about you. I'm sure they will be very happy to hear that you are here."

Mu En also agreed: "Yes, Jin An, if you have any problems in the future, just tell your uncle."

Jin An responded, turned around and walked out of the study with light steps, and walked towards her grandmother's courtyard in the inner courtyard with Han Shuang. Along the way, she recalled the conversation with her grandfather and uncle, and her heart was filled with worries about the Zhang family's conspiracy and gratitude for the support of her grandmother's family.

Arriving at my grandmother's yard, before even entering, I heard laughter and chatter coming from inside. Jin An's lips curled up unconsciously, and he quickened his pace. Walking into the house, he saw my grandmother and my aunt sitting together, holding some notes in their hands, discussing something.

When the grandmother heard the footsteps, she looked up, her eyes lit up instantly, and she said happily: "Oh, isn't this Jinan? My dear granddaughter, you are here!" As she said that, she put down the stickers in her hand and stood up.

Jinan walked quickly to his grandmother, took her arm affectionately, tilted his head slightly, and said coquettishly: "Grandma, look at you smiling so hard that your eyes are narrowed into slits. Did you encounter some big happy news? Tell Jinan quickly." With the glorious return of his uncle and cousin, grandma felt much better and her spirit was very different.

Aunt Zhong also stood up with a smile on her face, walked towards him with light steps, and said warmly, "Jin'an, I've been waiting for you to come. Come over and help your aunt take a look."

Jin An's eyes flickered with curiosity when he heard this. With a smile on his face, he responded crisply, "Appraise? Aunt, you've got me confused. What do you mean by approve?"

Zhong's eyes curved, she took Jin'an's hand, walked to the chair, and gently pushed her to sit down, her movements gentle and kind.

Then, Zhong picked up a scroll of invitations from the table, skillfully opened it, and held it out to Jin'an. Smiling, she explained, "Here, take a look. Your uncle and cousin have returned victorious, having received generous rewards from the Emperor. As soon as the news spread, the major families in the capital, as if on a pre-arranged basis, began sending invitations one after another. They're inviting us to this banquet, that gathering. Your grandmother and I are currently debating which ones would be appropriate to attend."

"Oh!" Jin An suddenly grasped the deeper meaning behind these posts. A meaningful smile played on his face, and he thought, this wasn't just a simple banquet invitation; it was clearly a gathering of major families, hoping to take advantage of the opportunity to meet his cousin and find a good marriage for their daughters. After all, his cousin's military achievements were so impressive and his future was so promising, making him a natural choice for a son-in-law among the noble ladies of the capital.

She looked up at her aunt and grandmother and said jokingly, "It seems that my cousin is now very popular in the capital. So many families are eager to establish a relationship with our Mu family. Grandmother, aunt, you must choose carefully and find a good wife for my cousin who is both talented and beautiful, gentle and virtuous."

Grandma smiled from ear to ear, patted Jin'an's hand gently, and said, "You are so clever, you always like to tease me. But choosing a grandson's wife is indeed a matter of caution. You have to find someone who is in harmony with your cousin and can support each other."