The princess regretted it.

Chapter 42 Planning to Go to Grandma's House

Inside the Feiyu Palace, sunlight filtered through the carved window lattices, casting mottled shadows. Jin An sat quietly in the room, her elegant dress casting a hazy glow under the soft light. She tilted her head slightly, listening to Hong Yu recount what happened in the morning court session in the Golden Throne Palace. When she heard that Wu Anshuo had been humiliated, she couldn't help but chuckle, with a hint of satisfaction in her laughter. Thinking about Wu Changfeng's cold and indifferent behavior in her previous life, wasn't it also with his tacit approval? Her father-in-law in the previous life was not as upright and open-minded as he appeared. He didn't look like a soldier at all. Instead, he was more private, narrow-minded, selfish, and cruel. He was just good at disguising himself.

However, Wu Changfeng didn't beat anyone up in my previous life. It seems that the change was caused by my own changes. Thinking carefully, it seems that at this time in my previous life, Zhangsun Wuwang often accompanied me out of the palace to relax, and I "ran into" Wu Changfeng many times, and my love for him deepened.

Thinking about her past life, Jin'an's expression became gloomy, as if a dark cloud had covered her face. Hongyu sensed her change of mood and turned to look at Zhao Ma, not knowing why. Zhao Ma raised her chin and motioned her to leave first. Then she walked to Jin'an's side, picked up the teapot, brewed a cup of tea, handed it to Princess Jin'an, and said softly, "Princess, do you miss your grandfather?"

"Grandfather?" Jin An came back to his senses, took the tea from Zhao Mama's hand, and thought to himself: "Yes, it has been a long time since I last saw Grandfather. But this time it was Grandfather who made Wu Anshuo suffer a defeat. With Wu Anshuo's heart, he will definitely bear a grudge against Grandfather. No, I must see Grandfather as soon as possible. But..."

Jin An took a sip of tea, then looked at Madam Zhao leisurely and said slowly, "Madam, I want to go to my grandparents' house. I really miss my grandfather and his family. It's been so long since we last saw them, and I wonder how they're doing now."

Zhao Ma's heart was filled with a tangle of emotions, a mixture of joy and heartache. Her young master, still so young at the time when the Empress and the eldest prince had passed away, had learned that her grandmother had been injured by excessive grief. Whenever she saw her, it felt as if her deepest pain had been evoked, and she would fall ill. Gradually, the young master stopped visiting her grandmother's home. The little girl would often hide away and cry alone. It was from that time on that the Third Prince appeared at the young master's side, like a timely rain, and the young master developed a special affection for him. The Prime Minister and his men, seeing the princess's improvement, also didn't want to remind the young master of past pain, so they stopped seeing her. They only prepared gifts and other items for the princess during festivals and birthdays, as if silently protecting her.

Madam Zhao looked at Jin'an tenderly and said softly, "It's a good thing that the princess wants to go. The old lady and the others must miss the princess too. Just look at the special gifts they send every New Year. Every one of them is something the princess loves. It's clear that they are thinking of you all the time."

Jin An lowered his head, like a frost-bitten flower, and said slowly, "I know, but I'm a little scared. I'm afraid that if I go, my grandmother will fall into the quagmire of sadness again. She's old, and I'm really worried..."

Madam Zhao continued to comfort her, "Princess, do you still remember the message Ziyun brought back last time? The old lady has been asking about you, which shows how much she misses you. It's been so many years since the incident. Maybe your passing will make the old lady more open-minded?"

After hearing what Madam Zhao said, Jin An raised his head slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes. "Really? Madam, do you think my grandmother won't be sad if I go? I haven't visited them in person for so long, will they think I'm unfilial?"

Nanny Zhao held Jin'an's hand and said softly, "Princess, you worry too much. How could the Prime Minister and the others not know how precious the festival gifts you've prepared are over the years? They also understand your painstaking efforts. I think your going will only make the old lady happy. She has been thinking about you for so many years, and she will definitely be very happy if you go. Moreover, seeing that you, Princess, have grown up now, she will definitely be relieved."

Jin An exhaled heavily, pursed his lips, his eyes becoming clear and resolute. He then turned to Madam Zhao and said, "Madam, I think Qingli's lotus seed and lily soup should be ready soon. I'll send it to Father later and tell him that I'm going to my grandparents' house. Have Ziyun deliver the visiting card first, then prepare some gifts for them and arrange the trip for tomorrow. We'll go tomorrow."

Nanny Zhao smiled and nodded, then hurried off to make arrangements for her trip. Jin An also slowly stood up, ready to go to the kitchen to see Qing Li to see how the lotus seed and lily soup she had asked him to make that morning was going.

At the same time, Jinan was thriving, but elsewhere, the atmosphere was completely different.