Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

The secret guard finished speaking and called out "Your Majesty" in a tone full of respect.

The air seemed to freeze at this moment. Eunuch An still stood aside, his heart filled with waves.

What the secret guard said actually involved the private meeting between His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Concubine Lan. This was simply unbelievable and shocking!

The Crown Prince and Concubine Lan are both very important people in the palace, how could they...

Although Concubine Lan is not the most favored concubine of His Majesty, her position among the many concubines is stable. She has a cold temperament and maintains an indescribable distance from His Majesty.

How could such a woman be involved with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? Could it be that there was some hidden misunderstanding?

Eunuch An's mind was in turmoil.

How could His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, newly married and in love with the Crown Princess, suddenly become involved with Concubine Lan? All of this was too strange and difficult to understand.

He secretly glanced at Murong Shuo and saw that there was not much emotion on His Majesty's face, as if he had already expected it or did not care about it.

Murong Shuo's calmness made Eunuch An even more convinced that His Majesty was not someone who would get angry easily, and even if he was unhappy in his heart, he would be able to hide it.

What's more, he seemed to have another thought in his mind. The memory of a certain woman quietly emerged, and the soft touch seemed to still linger on his lips.

Murong Shuo couldn't help but curl up the corner of his mouth into a barely perceptible smile, secretly calculating in his heart.

"You," Murong Shuo's gaze moved between the secret guard and Eunuch An, and finally stopped on the secret guard.

"Since they mentioned that they were having a secret meeting, the reason must be investigated. I don't want to interfere too much now. You just need to continue to monitor them and report to me when the truth comes out." After saying that, he waved his hand gently, signaling the secret guards to retreat.

The secret guard took the order and was secretly glad that His Majesty was not angry. After quickly saluting, he disappeared into the night like a ghost.

"Your Majesty, regarding His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Concubine Lan..." Eunuch An hesitated to speak. He knew very well that he had no right to ask too many questions, but the curiosity and worry in his heart were difficult to calm down.

"You don't need to ask more questions. I know what to do." His words were short and powerful, revealing unquestionable majesty.

Seeing this, Eunuch An had to swallow his questions.

Yes, Your Majesty has his own plans, so why should he do this? As for the dispute between that woman and the Crown Prince, let it run its course.

Perhaps, in this way, His Majesty can focus more on the emotional entanglement with the former Crown Princess.

Murong Shuo's thoughts drifted away again. Eunuch An maintained a moderate silence. Although he did not understand the thoughts of the emperor on the dragon throne, he kept his mouth shut tactfully.

"Eunuch An, please go over there and tell that person that the Crown Princess is doing well, and also to express my apology, which I have neglected to say." Murong Shuo's voice suddenly sounded, interrupting Eunuch An's reverie, and he pointed in a direction.

"Over there?" Eunuch An was stunned for a moment, then reacted and called out softly to confirm.

"Why, you don't know?" There was a barely perceptible dignity in Murong Shuo's tone.

Eunuch An quickly shook his head, waved his whisk, and nodded vigorously in response, "I understand, Your Majesty. I understand your meaning. You are going to find the former Crown Princess. I was just stunned for a moment, but I will go immediately."

As he spoke, he thought to himself that the former Crown Princess might be resting at this moment, so he needed to be more cautious in his actions.

Murong Shuo's sharp eyes swept over Eunuch An, making him feel nervous.

"Your Majesty, I dare to suggest that perhaps we could convey this through someone close to Your Majesty, so as not to disturb Her Majesty's peace."

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean." Murong Shuo nodded slightly, indicating that Eunuch An had understood his meaning.

Eunuch An withdrew in response, feeling secretly sad that His Majesty was still concerned about the former Crown Princess. Even after learning that Concubine Lan had a secret meeting with the Crown Prince, this feeling had not diminished in the slightest.

He walked with heavy steps towards the residence of the former Crown Princess.

Murong Shuo stayed there alone, replaying the intimate moments with Zhang Tianai in his mind. His fingers gently touched his lips, as if he could still feel the lingering warmth she left behind, and then moved them to the tip of his nose, trying to capture the faint fragrance that had dissipated with the wind.

He laughed at himself. As the emperor, he could have any woman he wanted, but he fell in love with his former daughter-in-law and even stole her.

He sat down slowly, his mind racing.

At the same time, Eunuch An quietly arrived outside the guest room of the former Crown Princess Zhang Tianai and knocked gently on the door. His voice was gentle and low: "Your Majesty, I am sorry to bother you again. I wonder if you are awake?"

He lowered his voice deliberately, fearing that he would disturb the tranquility in the room.

Zhang Tianai and Chunmei were discussing what had just happened in the courtyard when they suddenly heard a noise outside the door. They couldn't help but smile at each other. The emperor's men came really quickly.

Although they had doubts in their hearts, they knew that etiquette should not be abandoned, so they immediately prepared to welcome the guests.

Zhang Tianai opened her red lips and instructed Chunmei, "Go and see Eunuch An and find out what he is here for."

Chunmei hesitated a little when she heard this.

"What if there is something urgent?" There was a hint of uncertainty in Zhang Tianai's words, and she secretly wondered in her heart, could it be that the emperor has something else to say?

Chunmei looked at Zhang Tianai, finally plucked up the courage and stepped out.

The door opened slightly, and Chunmei's eyes met with Eunuch An's.

Eunuch An came straight to the point: "I have come here to convey only one thing, and it is not his. Your Majesty has specifically instructed me to inform you that the Crown Princess's injuries have healed and there are no scars left. Please rest assured, young lady."

After saying this, he seemed unconcerned about the former Crown Princess's waking state, as if everything was within his expectations.

When Chunmei heard this, she wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, she just replied "I know" and promised to tell the girl.

Eunuch An then bowed and said, "In that case, I will not disturb you any longer. Take my leave." Before he finished speaking, he turned around and left without a trace of delay.

Chunmei looked at Eunuch An's back, with some questions still in her mind. She wanted to know what else His Majesty had said, but she had no idea how to ask.

Back in the house, Chunmei looked at Zhang Tianai, only to see that his eyes were gentle, as if he knew everything.

"No need to say more, I've heard it." Zhang Tianai whispered softly, with a smile on his lips.

"Thank goodness, my second sister's facial injury has healed. I hadn't expected it to leave any scars, and now we're all very happy. Seeing this, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will surely no longer harbor any grudges against me, right? And my Emperor can rest assured now."

Upon hearing this, Chunmei called her "girl" again, her eyes full of confusion and curiosity about Zhang Tianai's smile.

Zhang Tianai suddenly felt thirsty, so he asked Chunmei to get some water.

When the water arrived, she drank it all in one gulp and felt refreshed.

Then, she gently pulled Chunmei's hand and touched it lightly on her lips. The action was gentle and subtle.

"Girl, you..." Chunmei was shocked, but more moved and puzzled that her own girl would treat her so intimately.

Zhang Tianai chuckled and interrupted Chunmei: "This kiss is just a token of gratitude. Don't let it go to waste."

Chunmei's cheeks turned slightly red, but she finally gave up and turned to deal with other things.

After drinking all the water, Zhang Tianai fell into deep thought again.

As night fell, Chunmei gently tucked in the corners of the quilt for the girl.

The next morning, Zhang Tianai woke up naturally without anyone urging her. She leisurely enjoyed the exquisite meal, drank the medicinal soup in one gulp, and devoted herself wholeheartedly to taking care of her body.

The emperor's figure and eunuch An's greetings seemed to have faded from her world in the past few days, but she was not bothered by it.

In a blink of an eye, night fell again. Perhaps because of the magic of the bowl of warm medicinal soup, Zhang Tianai fell into a deep and hazy dream.

However, in this tranquility, an inexplicable tingling sensation quietly crept onto her skin and even to her lips, gently pulling her back from the edge of her dream.

She slowly opened her eyes and saw a tall figure standing quietly beside her bed like a silhouette in the night. The familiar breath made her understand without any words - it was the emperor. He came quietly again under the cover of moonlight.

A ripple of emotion could not help but rise in her heart. Was it surprise, or helplessness? She secretly wondered, could it be that the emperor, unable to contain his longing for her, had secretly come here in the dark, just for that gentle kiss?

Or is it that this deep affection has made him unable to control himself, so that he is willing to overcome numerous obstacles even in the middle of the night just to be with her for a moment?