Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

Murong Shuo's figure passed by lightly, leaving behind an imperceptible trace of depth, and Eunuch An followed closely behind him in a hurry.

Before Zhang Tianai could catch the emperor's eye, let alone salute, she could only look at the emperor's receding figure with mixed feelings.

The guard's voice was as cold as an icy spring: "Former Crown Princess, you may leave now."

Zhang Tianai agreed softly, saying "Come again tomorrow" with a faint cough, and slowly left with Chunmei and her servant, stopping only when they were away from the hustle and bustle.

She glanced back, her eyes filled with unknown determination.

Chunmei was worried: "Miss, you've been waiting for a whole day, but His Majesty didn't come out to see you. How can your body bear it?"

Zhang Tianai turned around, a smile that concealed a subtle bitterness and determination. "It's okay, I just stood there for a day. I'm not trapped by the past, but I have a wish in my heart that I need to personally present to the emperor."

Chunmei looked at her, feeling both distressed and helpless.

Beneath Zhang Tianai's smile is the subtle movement of alternating her feet to relieve fatigue. Her persistence is very touching.

"Young lady, please stop being so stubborn." Chunmei's voice was filled with a hint of blame and a hint of heartache. "Look at you, you are swaying from standing so hard. Your legs and feet must be sore and aching. Although I stand often, I still feel uncomfortable, not to mention that you haven't recovered yet."

Zhang Tianai shook her head slightly, suppressing her discomfort, but couldn't help but laugh at herself.

She held Chunmei's hand tightly, covering her mouth with her other hand and coughing softly: "Suffering is a necessary path. If you want to achieve your wish, how can you give up so easily? Although I am weak, my determination is still strong."

Seeing this, Chunmei was even more anxious: "Miss, you are so stubborn. I see it with my own eyes and it hurts my heart. Your face is paler than paper. If you continue like this, I'm afraid you will..."

Zhang Tianai interrupted her and smiled: "It doesn't matter. As long as there is light in my heart, I can illuminate the way forward. Even if the road ahead is long, I will move forward."

"Miss, aren't you angry? The guards, the Emperor, and Eunuch An hurried past without even a glance, as if you hadn't been waiting here for a whole day."

Chunmei's words were filled with confusion and heartache.

Zhang Tianai smiled gently, and that smile hid unknown tenacity and wisdom.

"Angry? No, I'm just enjoying this quiet time and talking to myself. Chunmei, when have you ever seen me get angry so easily?"

There was a hint of teasing in her tone, as if this long wait was just a spice of life.

Chunmei looked at her, feeling a mixture of emotions: "Miss, how can your body bear such a long wait? If you continue like this, I'm afraid you won't even have the strength to stand."

Her worry was beyond words, she was afraid that Zhang Tianai would really fall down.

Zhang Tianai gently patted the back of Chunmei's hand and comforted her, "Chunmei, don't worry. I know this. My persistence today isn't for unnecessary suffering, but to let those who deserve to see it see my determination and perseverance."

"Even if I fall, I must fall in front of everyone, so that everything cannot be ignored."

As the night deepened, the last ray of light in the sky disappeared.

Zhang Tianai looked up at the boundless sky, thinking about tomorrow's plan in his mind.

"Tomorrow, I will surely fall, but before that, I will make every minute and every second of my perseverance meaningful. Not for a meaningless sacrifice, but for the light that is about to bloom."

Chunmei's eyes turned red when she heard this. She held Zhang Tianai's hand tightly, afraid of losing this warmth.

"Girl, let's go back. You need to rest well and recharge your energy for tomorrow's 'fall'."

Zhang Tianai nodded, let Chunmei support her, and walked out of the temple step by step.

Although her steps were slow, each one was resolute. She knew that everything she did would eventually be seen and remembered by others.

Those seemingly unintentional passing by may be the clever arrangement of fate, which allows her tenacity and persistence to inadvertently touch the hearts of some people.

"Chunmei, remember, true strength doesn't lie in never falling, but in letting the world see your courage and perseverance even when you fall."

Zhang Tianai's voice was particularly clear in the night, as if it was a declaration to himself, to Chunmei, and even to the world.

Under Chunmei's careful observation, Zhang Tianai's deliberately concealed subtle emotions were like flowers that were about to bloom in spring. Although she tried her best to maintain superficial calm, she could not hide the turmoil in her heart.

She secretly wondered what the emperor's behavior meant, and why his tenderness at first sight turned into indifference in an instant?

To Zhang Tianai, all of this seems to hide an unknown secret.

"Chunmei, you don't need to ask too much. I know what the emperor is thinking." Zhang Tianai patted the back of Chunmei's hand lightly.

Chunmei looked at her own girl, her heart full of admiration and worry.

She knew very well that although Zhang Tianai looked weak, she was actually tough at heart and could always deal with various challenges with extraordinary wisdom.

"Miss, you are tired too. Let me help you go back and rest first." She didn't want Zhang Tianai to bear any unnecessary burden.

Zhang Tianai smiled slightly, and that smile contained both gratitude to Chunmei and expectations for the future.

"We'll have to come back tomorrow. Today's 'little incident' might just be part of our plan. As for those gossips, let them go with the wind."

Her words revealed a sense of detachment and indifference, as if she had everything under control.

As the night deepened, the lights in the temple went out and the surroundings were shrouded in deep darkness.

The master and servant snuggled up to each other, relying on the faint moonlight and trust in each other, and groped their way forward cautiously.

As for the gossip in the yard, Zhang Tianai no longer took it to heart.

She knew that true winners were never afraid of rumors; they would only prove their worth through practical actions.

And tomorrow is the key step in their plan. As long as they succeed, all doubts and ridicules will disappear.

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In the gentle dawn light, Murong Shuo slowly walked into the guest room, followed closely by the respectful Eunuch An.

The room was silent, yet seemed to be filled with some unfinished thoughts.

"That woman is still standing there stubbornly. Is she really going to exhaust herself before giving up?"

Murong Shuo muttered to himself, her pale face and unyielding figure emerging in his mind. Her stubbornness was like a candle flickering in the cold wind, fragile yet tough.

He whispered to himself, and although his voice was soft, it was enough for Eunuch An to catch a clue.

Eunuch An secretly wondered, "Is His Majesty still thinking about the former Crown Princess?" Even though she was gone, the thought still lingered in his heart.

"Eunuch An, pass the order down and let her have a good rest. There is no need to wait here any longer." Murong Shuo finally spoke, his tone revealing a barely perceptible tenderness and helplessness.

He knew that her persistence would only make him weaker.

Eunuch An retreated, but ripples arose in his heart.

Although His Majesty's concern for the former Crown Princess has not been expressed explicitly, it is evident without words.

However, even if there was an imperial decree, Eunuch An was not completely sure whether the former Crown Princess would actually obey it.

On the other side, Zhang Tianai, supported by Chunmei, slowly stepped into her own courtyard.

She was surprised that today was peaceful and that the rumors that could have spread wildly did not bother her at all.

Was it fear? Or was there something else going on? She pondered inwardly.

After returning to the house and having a simple dinner, Zhang Tianai asked Chunmei to prepare hot water for foot soaking, trying to dispel her fatigue.

Chunmei took care of him carefully, her eyes full of worry.

Late at night, Zhang Tianai lay on the bed, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

Soon, the emperor's decree came quietly, telling her that she no longer needed to pay her respects.

She agreed softly, but an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight broke through the clouds, Zhang Tianai decided to go.

She understood that some roads, even if difficult, need to be walked step by step.