The princess regretted it.

Chapter 274 Didn’t see Prince Zhong?

The team soon arrived at the bottom of Zuixian Tower. Jin'an had already run to the window when Hanshuang noticed the team approaching. Looking down from the third floor, she first saw her father's carriage. She subconsciously pulled Ziyun and Hanshuang back. Then, cautiously, she peeked out from the side to look down. Only when the emperor's carriage passed Zuixian Tower did she breathe a sigh of relief.

Then, scanning the ranks, she caught sight of the most dazzling golden armor. She remembered it as her uncle's armor, having seen it before in his study. She leaned forward, eager to get a better look at his features. Her sudden action startled Ziyun and Hanshuang, who both cried out in surprise and reached out to grab her.

The military commander, a veteran of many battles, was naturally acutely aware of the movement upstairs. Mu En, with his sharp gaze, quickly looked up at the source of the sound. He saw a young woman in gorgeous attire, her face delicate and charming, her eyes gleaming with a playful spirit. She half-peeked out of the third-floor window. Two maids stood beside her, one on each side, holding her tightly from behind, fearing she would fall.

Mu En looked at the girl's familiar features, a hint of suspicion flickering in his eyes. Then, upon noticing him, the girl smiled sweetly at him, her curved almond-shaped eyes gradually reminiscent of someone he remembered. He felt a stirring in his heart, thinking he probably knew who she was.

At this time, a general dressed as a young general rode forward behind him, looked up and waved to the woman upstairs, smiling brightly. The big white teeth revealed in that bright smile looked particularly dazzling in the sunlight.

Jin An was originally smiling at his uncle, but then a man squeezed in. He looked a little gray and had dark skin, and was grinning foolishly at him. Just as he was wondering, Ziyun said, "It's Young Master Mu. How did he become so dark?"

Only then did Jin An notice the familiar pair of dimples. It was his cousin, Mu Zixuan. Seeing his appearance, Jin An couldn't help but burst out laughing. Then, realizing what was happening, he raised his hand to cover his mouth and retreated, a blush spreading across his face, as if he were a little embarrassed by his own gaffe.

She patted her chest lightly, her heart filled with joy at reuniting with her family. However, in such a public place, she still had to consider her princess's demeanor. Furthermore, since her cousin was here, she didn't know if Zhong Chuzhou was also in the group. Wouldn't that mean he had seen her behavior? Thinking about her slightly inappropriate behavior just now, Jin An couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

At this moment, seeing her uncle return safely, her heart, which had been hanging high in her heart, finally settled down. The purpose of her trip was successfully achieved. She didn't want to stay any longer.

Then, he whispered to Ziyun and Hanshuang, "Let's go back to the palace! Uncle and cousin still need to go back to the mansion to recuperate. Now that uncle has finally returned home, grandparents and aunt will surely have a lot to say to him. I won't join in the fun today, and will leave it for later to chat with my family. Besides, there's a palace banquet tonight, and I need to make careful preparations."

Upon hearing this, Ziyun and Hanshuang quickly responded in unison, "Yes, Princess." Then, the two of them surrounded Jin'an and slowly left Zuixianlou, boarding the carriage back to the palace. After Mu En and his group left, the onlookers below dispersed in twos and threes. The streets gradually returned to their former spaciousness, though along the way, one could still hear people excitedly discussing the day's events, some marveling at the might of the Zhenbei Army, others praising General Mu En's heroic deeds.

Jin An sat in the carriage, listening to the people's praise for the Zhenbei Army and her uncle. The corners of her mouth curled up unconsciously, and her eyes gleamed with pride and satisfaction. Zi Yun swiftly took out the tea utensils from the carriage's secret compartment, skillfully filled Jin An's cup with tea, and placed it on the small table beside her. She said softly, "Princess, have some hot water."

Then she continued with a smile, "Princess, this young Master Mu has changed quite a lot. I almost didn't recognize him. Didn't they say he went out traveling with Prince Zhong? I didn't expect him to go traveling to the northern border."

Jin An also recalled Mu Zixuan's gray, dark complexion. Compared to his memory of the past, the change was truly hilarious, and he couldn't help but laugh again. Han Shuang and Zi Yun were also infected by the princess's behavior, and they smiled secretly, filling the carriage with low laughter.

"But why haven't I seen Prince Zhong? Aren't they together?" While laughing, Ziyun suddenly thought of this again and said it unconsciously, with a hint of curiosity and doubt in his voice.

"? You didn't see Prince Zhong in the team? Have you seen Han Shuang?" When Jin'an heard Ziyun say this, his smile froze instantly, and he asked the two of them with some confusion.

Ziyun and Hanshuang both shook their heads. Jin'an sensed something was amiss. Her brow furrowed slightly, a look of confusion and consideration in her eyes. "Father had said they were both heading to the northern border, so why wasn't Zhong Chuzhou here this time?" "Could he not have returned? Was he doing something else?" Jin'an pondered.

"Hey, Hanshuang, do you think Prince Zhong still doesn't know about his marriage to our princess?" Ziyun saw Jin'an lost in thought and asked Hanshuang quietly.

Han Shuang immediately nodded affirmatively and said seriously, "She probably doesn't know, otherwise she would definitely return to the capital. Gaodu is so happy." Han Shuang secretly said in her heart, "If the master knew about my marriage to Princess Jin'an, she would probably come back home in a hurry."

Jin An heard the conversation between the two, looked up at them, and said angrily, "You're itching again." Although it was a blame, the tone was not harsh, but rather a bit intimate and helpless.

Today in Beijing, many families are staging touching scenes of family reunions. The scenes are so moving that they bring tears to one's eyes.

In the past, the pillars of their families left their homes to defend their country, fighting bloody battles on the distant frontiers. Their loved ones waited anxiously in the capital, each sunrise and sunset filled with endless longing and worry. Time, in this long wait, separated the loved ones from their own lands. Time, in this long wait, separated the loved ones from their own lands.

And at this moment, with the triumphant return of the Zhenbei Army, those once unattainable thoughts and concerns finally turned into a real embrace before their eyes.