Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

Her appearance was as sweet and complex as honey, causing ripples in his heart, which were ups and downs and difficult to calm down.

The promises and regrets between words are like the light cotton in the wind, fleeting.

At the moment when he was lost in thought, he accidentally caught a glimpse of the scenery - her clothes were slightly open, just like in the past, vaguely revealing the delicacy and tenderness inside. At that moment, the feeling of excitement quietly grew again, and he could hardly suppress it.

"I still can't help wanting to get closer." He secretly said in his heart, but his face quickly regained its composure. He quickly pulled over the quilt beside him and gently covered her with it, with a bit of blame and care in his movements.

"How can you let your clothes be so casual?" An inexplicable anger surged in his heart, both for her neglect and for the possible prying eyes around him.

"Cover it up quickly!" His words were filled with unquestionable authority.

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Tianai's voice was as thin as a mosquito. She was immersed in the subtle emotions of the failed attempt at intimacy with the emperor just now, and she was also uneasy because of the emperor's sudden change of expression.

Feeling the emperor's gaze on her, she deliberately moved slightly, but she didn't realize that her clothes were not straightened. It was not until the quilt gently covered her that she suddenly woke up.

She was weak and a little flustered. Her pale face looked at the emperor, her hands tightly clutching the corners of the quilt.

Her voice was filled with apology and uneasiness: "Why did the Emperor come in person? Eunuch An has shown great concern, and the imperial physician arrived in time. I am only slightly ill, and Chunmei... I am rude, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Her hands clenched tighter and tighter, revealing her inner nervousness and embarrassment, while her submissive posture added a touch of endearing charm.

On the side, Eunuch An and the others watched silently as this scene unfolded. He caught a glimpse of the carelessly revealed red and wondered: Was this lapel an accidental mistake, or did it hold a deeper meaning? That red, like a mystery, captivated everyone's imagination.

The imperial physician had a calm expression, as if he was not involved in the matter. He kept his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart, maintaining the professionalism and composure of a doctor.

Chunmei felt a different feeling in her heart, as she knew very well that the red bellyband was made by her own hands and was specially requested by the girl.

She couldn't help but wonder if the girl had made this special preparation for a certain moment today?

She accidentally found the piece of fabric that suited the girl's taste in a dusty old piece of clothing.

The girl eagerly begged her to sew it immediately, and quietly revealed that the dress contained an unknown secret, and when it was finished, she must wear it herself and show it to just one person.

She sewed it carefully until that day when the girl whispered in her ear privately, asking her to remember to bring that special dress with her if anything unexpected happened.

She took it back as ordered and put it on the girl herself. At that moment, not only she, but even the emperor who was high above witnessed this amazing scene.

A red bellyband, as warm as fire, makes the girl look particularly charming.

Everyone couldn't help but wonder if this was a carefully planned display just to please the emperor?

"I am guilty and have failed to fulfill my duty. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I will definitely change for the better..." Zhang Tianai lowered her eyes, her words full of self-blame and repetition, as if she was trapped in an endless loop.

"Enough! If you only know these clichés." There was a hint of anger in Murong Shuo's voice, but he couldn't hide his helplessness towards her stubbornness.

He suppressed his anger and turned his attention to her health. "Imperial Physician, please take a closer look. If you are fine, then enjoy your meal and stop mistreating yourself!"

Facing Murong Shuo's harsh yet caring attitude, Zhang Tianai looked even more miserable. She whispered softly, as if talking to herself: "Your Majesty, I often think that leaving is the best option. It would be a relief for everyone. I am not worthy..."

After saying this, she lowered her head and stared at her hands, her weakness revealing endless sorrow.

This scene inexplicably touched the softest part of Murong Shuo's heart. A desire to protect her arose spontaneously, but he forcibly suppressed it.

His tone softened a bit, but still maintained its dignity: "Who dares to speak about your life or death? Tell me, and I will punish you severely! Remember, your life is under my control!"

Zhang Tianai's eyes turned red when she heard this. She shook her head again, her voice as thin as a thread: "It is I who feel... that I should not be alive..."

She looked up, her beautiful eyes sparkling with confusion about the future and self-denial.

"Shut up!" Murong Shuo interrupted her, his tone firm, "If I say no, no one can take your life!"

He no longer wanted to be entangled in this emotional conversation, and instead looked at the imperial physician, Eunuch An and Chunmei, as if seeking some kind of relief.

Chunmei was standing aside, wondering in her heart whether this scene would happen again in the future.

Murong Shuo's voice rang out again, carrying an unquestionable majesty: "Examine her carefully again, and the meal will be served immediately."

The imperial physician and Eunuch An quickly agreed, and they acted in perfect harmony, one focusing on the follow-up consultation while the other directed the attendants to bring the carefully prepared meal.

There was a tense and subtle atmosphere in the air, and everyone felt the indescribable anger in His Majesty's mood, which was getting more and more intense.

This anger stemmed from his deep concern for the former Crown Princess Zhang Tianai, but he was also touched by her stubbornness.

Eunuch An thought to himself that His Majesty was usually calm and reserved, so it was rare for him to get angry this time. Could it be that he was really "irritated" by the former Crown Princess's unyielding character?

After all, even he himself was occasionally impressed by his tenacity, so it was not surprising that His Majesty had such a reaction.

However, even though he understood it in his heart, Eunuch An still felt that His Majesty's emotional fluctuations were a bit intense.

However, on second thought, he felt that everything His Majesty said made sense, so he followed his advice and arranged the meals himself.

After the imperial physician completed the examination, he announced that there was nothing wrong and that the patient only needed to rest. He also suggested that he eat a moderate amount of light food after waking up.

Upon hearing this, Murong Shuo's eyes fell softly on Zhang Tianai, and his brief "OK" revealed endless concern.

He personally supervised and ensured that Zhang Tianai slowly ate the bowl of warm porridge under Chunmei's careful care.

Zhang Tianai softly called "Your Majesty" and let Chunmei serve her, while feeling Murong Shuo's gaze that never moved away.

After the meal, she wanted to bow and express her gratitude, but was gently interrupted by Murong Shuo as he turned and left.

Eunuch An and the imperial physician left one after another, leaving Zhang Tianai and Chunmei.

Chunmei's gentle question about the story behind the bellyband made Zhang Tianai blush instantly. She cleverly avoided the topic on the pretext of being sleepy, closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep, but in fact her heart was in turmoil.

After Chunmei left, she quietly opened her eyes, with a clear light flashing in them.

Soon, a familiar sound of footsteps approached quietly, with Murong Shuo's unique rhythm.

An inexplicable feeling surged in her heart, a mixture of anticipation and nervousness, and she let the breath that belonged to him surround her.

In this quiet moment, the two hearts seemed to grow closer. The emperor came in person, quietly?

Murong Shuo actually stepped into this quiet place again.

Hearing that she had fallen asleep, he still took the trouble to visit her gently.

His eyes caressed her face, his fingertips dancing, first touching her smooth forehead, then sliding down to that gentle cheek.

Then, he slowly lowered his head, closed his eyes, and lightly touched her red lips with his lips. At that moment, it seemed as if the whole world stopped.

Although this kiss is as light as morning dew and disappears at the touch of a finger, it is full of endless sweetness.

Withdrawing from the intoxicating contact, he couldn't help but gently stroke the tender place with his fingertips. There, her unique fragrance seemed to still remain. It was a scent that belonged only to her, which intoxicated him and filled his heart with infinite tenderness.