I took over after the heroine of the abusive novel ran away

Looking at Liu Shu who was looking at him with a smile, Murong Jin suddenly recalled the scene when he first met her five years ago. At that time, he was just an ignored sickly prince, and Liu Shu was a popular general in the court.

Murong Jin had heard of Liu Shu, a female general who had made great military achievements in guarding the border, a long time ago.

He had heard many people talk about her. Many people were jealous of her and slandered her, but there were also many people who admired her and worshipped her.

At that time, he also had a slight curiosity about Liu Shu.

Sometimes, he couldn't help but wonder what kind of extraordinary woman she was, able to do things that most men could not do.

The first time he officially met Liu Shu was the day she followed Murong Cheng to Beijing. He leaned against the window on the second floor of the street, and through the half-open window, watched her riding leisurely by on horseback.

She is not as ugly as the rumors say. She is beautiful and handsome.

He didn't have any ideas at that time, he just wanted to satisfy his curiosity.

Later, Murong Cheng died unexpectedly, and there was constant controversy in the court over the new emperor. Liu Shu found him and said that she was willing to support him in ascending the throne, on the condition that she would become the queen, a queen with real power who would rule the country together with him.

He looked at Liu Shu, who was so confident and assertive in front of him, and somehow agreed to her conditions.

No reason, I just suddenly wanted to indulge myself.

At that time, he was actually a little tired of the world. Due to his physical condition, he could not do anything except reading. He could not think too much, nor could he feel extremely happy or sad. He had no friends or relatives around him. He repeated the same life, as if he could see the end of this life at a glance. After a long time, he felt that there was no point in living so lonely.

He was actually quite shocked when Liu Shu came to him. Liu Shu did not hide anything from him and directly told him her purpose.

He didn't think much about it and agreed to her condition.

In fact, he had no idea about the throne. How could a person who was destined to live a short life have such unnecessary ambitions? He just expected that she would bring different scenery to his life which was like a stagnant pool of water and had no end in sight.

During the five years of living together day and night, he slowly got to know Liu Shu. He knew that she was ambitious, but he still fell in love with her and loved her. He admired her abilities and tolerated her ambitions.

To him, Liu Shu was like a warm fire that he encountered when he was about to freeze to death in the ice and snow. Even though he knew it would burn him, he still couldn't help but hug her.

Liu Shu has always been honest with him, both in the past and now.

The golden afterglow sank into the palace walls, and a breeze gradually rose.

"Ajin, it's getting a little windy, let's go back!" Liu Shu gently put a cloak on Murong Jin and called softly.

Murong Jin turned around and replied with a smile. "Okay."

He took Liu Shu's hand, and they returned to Kunning Palace together.

"Mother! Father! Where did you go? Why didn't you bring Fu'er with you?"

As soon as they entered the door, Murong Fu jumped towards them, and while running, she did not forget to complain about why they did not take her with them.

"Fuer, be careful, don't fall."

When he saw his daughter, Murong Jin's face instantly broke into a big smile, and the sadness between his brows disappeared. He quickly squatted down and reached out to hug the precious little princess who ran over.

"Don't worry, Father. Fu'er is practicing martial arts with Grandma, so she won't fall. Father, are you feeling better? Does your chest still hurt?"

The little girl raised her head, patted her chest, and promised Murong Jin solemnly, while not forgetting to care about Murong Jin's health.

Murong Jin touched her little head lovingly, and his heart melted by the little girl's warm words. "Fu'er is so filial. Father is much better now and is no longer in pain."

Murong Fu is the biological child of Liu Shu and Murong Jin, and she is four years old this year.

When Murong Jin learned that Liu Shu was pregnant, his mind went blank. He was not unhappy, but he was at a loss.

Because he never thought that he would have a blood-related child in this life.

On the day Murong Fu was born, Murong Jin was waiting outside the palace. He dragged himself to take a look at the child before he fainted.

It is said that a daughter resembles her father. Murong Fu inherited Murong Jin's good looks. The two look 70% alike. Murong Fu is a beauty at a young age, and is well-behaved and sensible. Murong Fu has always loved his only daughter Murong Jin very much and is reluctant to say a harsh word to her.

To use more modern terms, Murong Jin is a daughter slave.

Liu Shu was busy with state affairs, so Murong Jin spent more time with Murong Fu. He also liked to be with Murong Fu, and the relationship between father and daughter was very good.

It is said that a father is strict and a mother is kind. She and Murong Jin are just the opposite. They are a strict mother and a kind father in front of Murong Fu.

"Father, Mother, you have been playing outside for so long, you must be hungry! Aunt Qingli has prepared dinner, I am so hungry! Let's go eat!"

Murong Fu held Murong Jin's hand with one hand and Liu Shu's hand with the other, and pulled them into the house.

Although Liu Shu was quite strict with Murong Fu, she still indulged her in some small matters of life. "Okay."

Liu Shu helped Murong Jin stand up, and the family of three walked into the house.

The palace maids standing guard outside the palace took a quick glance and were filled with envy at the relationship between the emperor and empress.

But I was just envious and didn't dare to have any other thoughts at all.

Although Your Majesty is the supreme ruler, handsome and gentle, no one dares to have any thoughts about Your Majesty with the Empress around. Besides, Your Majesty is in poor health. If something happens to him, they cannot bear the consequences.

It is better to please the Queen Mother than to climb onto the dragon bed. Ever since the Queen Mother entered the palace, the harem has adopted the system of female officials, and the treatment of female officials in the harem is no worse than that of concubines.

The emperor and empress were a loving couple, but it was a pity that His Majesty was in poor health and had only one child, Princess Baoning. After all, Princess Baoning was not a prince, and she knew what the future would be like.

Not far behind a stone pillar, Murong Cheng hunched over, looking at the happy and loving scene of Liu Shu and Murong Jin's family of three. His heart ached and he could no longer tell whether he was jealous or resentful.

Murong Cheng stood there without moving. It was not that he didn't want to get closer, but he knew that he couldn't get even a single step closer to Liu Shu.

Since discussing this topic that day, Murong Jin never mentioned the issue of appointing a crown prince again.

But in the court, Liu Shu received many memorials proposing to choose a crown prince from the royal family.

Murong Jin has not attended court for a year, and the ministers vaguely guessed that Murong Jin might not be in good health.

Due to physical reasons, Murong Jin never held a beauty contest since he ascended the throne, and Liu Shu was the only one in his harem.

Although he had children, Princess Baoning was just a princess and could not inherit the throne.

Therefore, the ministers of the royal family began to have some ulterior motives and were ready to make some moves.