Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

His thoughts drifted away inadvertently, and his eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the wetness of his clothes and see the beauty inside.

However, this is just a dream, illusory and untouchable.

He clenched his fist lightly, but it seemed that he couldn't hold it with one hand.

"Your Majesty, I remember that mung bean soup can clear away heat and detoxify. It's the perfect time to enjoy it in this hot summer. I also have some carefully prepared mung bean porridge. I hope it can bring some coolness to Your Majesty."

Zhang Tianai's voice was like a spring breeze, gentle and mixed with subtle emotions that were hard to detect, and she seemed completely unaware of the emperor's gaze.

"It's already noon. Is Your Majesty hungry?" She whispered softly, quietly testing the emperor's mood.

Murong Shuo's thoughts were gently pulled back. He looked at Zhang Tianai, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, but he didn't say a word, but his gaze was still looking at her.

"Your Majesty?" Zhang Tianai called again softly. She seemed not to notice the emperor's gaze, but just moved closer, her figure graceful, like a flower in bud, exuding an alluring fragrance.

She deliberately lowered her body to make the fragrance more intense, as if she wanted to touch the emperor's heartstrings.

Murong Shuo's heart was gently stirred, and ripples appeared.

He finally turned his gaze away and looked elsewhere, but turned back in an instant. The emotions in his eyes were complex and deep.

Zhang Tianai understood what he meant and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

She called Chunmei softly, asking her to present the food box, but she never expected that the food box in Chunmei's hand was quietly transferred to Eunuch An's hand.

She looked at Eunuch An.

Eunuch An understood what was going on and was about to speak when Zhang Tianai interrupted him, "Eunuch An, please give the food box to Chunmei. I will personally serve the emperor lunch today and test it for poison first to ensure it is safe."

"Eunuch, you may go and enjoy the vegetarian meal in the temple first, and come back later." Her words were full of concern for the emperor and consideration for Eunuch An, making it impossible to refuse.

After saying that, she wanted to take the food box.

Of course Eunuch An didn't give it to him, his eyes were always fixed on the emperor.

At this time, Chunmei came over and called out and saluted.

Murong Shuo waved his hand gently, asked Eunuch An to leave, and handed the food box to the Crown Princess.

Eunuch An took the order and left. The sound of his footsteps gradually faded away until they disappeared completely outside the door.

At this moment, the atmosphere between Zhang Tianai and Murong Shuo became subtle and profound.

She turned around and signaled Chunmei to come forward with her eyes. The two of them worked together and carefully opened the food box.

Looking around, the Buddhist temple is simple and unpretentious. Apart from the solemn Buddha statue and the waiting cushion, there is nothing else.

Zhang Tianai couldn't help but frown and asked softly, "Your Majesty, this place is simple, where can we get food?"

Murong Shuo looked around and said calmly, "It's okay. Although this place is simple, it can provide a moment of peace. I'm not one to stick to details. I can just go with the flow."

So, Zhang Tianai and Chunmei cooperated tacitly, and bowls of mung bean soup, plates of mung bean porridge, and the carefully prepared side dishes were presented to Murong Shuo one by one.

She whispered softly, "If the emperor finds it unpalatable, I will immediately arrange lunch in the temple." There was both apology and expectation in her words.

Murong Shuo took the mung bean soup, took a sip, and the sweetness filled his heart, instantly making him feel all the heat disappear.

He looked up at Zhang Tianai, a glimmer of approval in his eyes.

As the mung bean soup was finished, he tasted the mung bean porridge and side dishes served by Zhang Tianai. Every bite seemed to be savoring this rare warmth and delicacy.

After the meal, Murong Shuo's gaze fell on Zhang Tianai again, with a look of both scrutiny and appreciation.

"You are indeed very attentive today and have taken everything into consideration." There was a hint of emotion in his words.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianai asked softly, "Your Majesty, is there anything else you need to add?" There was a hint of nervousness and anticipation in her tone.

Murong Shuo shook his head slightly, but thought to himself: This thoughtfulness is not only reflected in today's meal.

He had never thought that Zhang Tianai would have such a delicate and subtle side. This change made him feel both surprised and relieved. Why wasn't she like this before?

Murong Shuo put down his bowl and chopsticks lightly and said what he was thinking: "It seems that you are not sure about yourself? You always ask me what I think. Now that you have made up your mind, why not be more confident? Besides, the sun is shining brightly outside?" After speaking, his eyes fell on Zhang Tianai again as if exploring.

Zhang Tianai's heart trembled, but he forced himself to remain calm, responding with a touch of delicacy and consideration: "Your Majesty is absolutely right. It is indeed warm outside, but Your Majesty may not feel it in this cool place."

"I see." Murong Shuo sighed softly, his eyes focused on her again.

Zhang Tianai felt the burning gaze and lowered her head involuntarily, her cheeks flushed quietly.

She realized she was sweating slightly and quickly moved back slightly, fearing that her untidy behavior would disturb the emperor. "Your Majesty, I was not paying attention to my own sweat and have offended your Majesty. I will step back a little."

She was about to retreat further when she suddenly thought of Chunmei. Seeing that she was also sweating slightly, she gently told her to step back and tidy up, and at the same time put away the dishes.

Chunmei took the order and left, but Murong Shuo interrupted the slightly flustered scene: "No need to be so polite."

Zhang Tianai was upset and was about to speak, but was stopped again by Murong Shuo, who asked them to leave for the time being in a gentle but unquestionable way.

Zhang Tianai hesitated, but ultimately decided to let Chunmei go first. She then mustered up her courage and pleaded with Murong Shuo in a nervous yet resolute voice, "Your Majesty, I dare to offer my services here with you to pray for your well-being. Is that possible?"

Murong Shuo stared at her for a moment, then nodded slowly: "Stay."

An indescribable joy and gratitude welled up in Zhang Tianai's heart, and she almost knelt down to express her gratitude, but Murong Shuo stopped her with a look.

She could only look at the emperor with a more focused gaze and responded softly.

"You don't seem to have had lunch yet?" Murong Shuo suddenly asked with concern, without any emotion in his tone.

"No, I have already used it." Zhang Tianai lied quickly. She longed to be with the emperor for a moment longer, even if it was just to pray quietly.

However, the emperor's eyes seemed to see through everything, and she finally compromised and promised to dine later, but was willing to pray with the emperor at this moment.

Murong Shuo said nothing more, but just prayed quietly with Zhang Tianai. Time flowed slowly in silence, and no one knew how much time had passed.

"I have heard that you are not like this." Murong Shuo suddenly spoke, his tone revealing a bit of curiosity and exploration.

Zhang Tianai raised her head, her eyes firm: "I know that I am in the palace, and everything must conform to the times, so I have made some changes."

At this moment, Zhang Tianai seemed to be gently blown by an invisible wind, and her body trembled slightly involuntarily.

Then, a series of small coughs broke the silence in the room. The sound was mixed with a bit of weakness and helplessness, like the last fallen leaf in autumn, swaying gently and endearing.

Her slender figure looked even thinner due to the trembling of her cough, which made people feel pity and unable to bear to look at her.

Murong Shuo's attention was inadvertently attracted by this sudden change, and he looked at Zhang Tianai quietly.

Seeing this, Zhang Tianai felt an urge to explain, but the itchiness in her throat made her fall into a vortex of coughing again. Every cough seemed to push her already shaky body to the brink of collapse.

In panic, she tried to adjust her posture to avoid affecting the emperor with her gaffe, but the feeling of physical weakness made her like a candle in the wind, unable to control herself.

At this critical moment, a broad and warm hand reached out quietly and gently embraced her in his arms.