Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

Chunmei whispered softly, "Miss, the person who delivered the letter has left." Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianai's eyes moved and she asked softly. Then she said no more and slowly unfolded the letter carrying the unknown.

Just as she was about to savor the contents of the letter, a sudden sound of footsteps broke the silence in the room.

"Let me take a look at this letter." Murong Shuo's voice was filled with unquestionable majesty. He walked in with everyone, his eyes fixed on the letter in Zhang Tianai's hand.

"Your Majesty? Why... have you come here?" Zhang Tianai looked up in surprise, his eyes full of confusion and surprise.

Chunmei also stood there in a daze, then hurriedly saluted, secretly guessing the emperor's intentions in her heart.

"No need for formalities. Can't I take a look at this letter?" Murong Shuo's gaze swept across Chunmei and finally fixed on Zhang Tianai. A barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, as if he was pleased that her complexion had improved.

"You look a little better."

Zhang Tianai blushed slightly when she heard this. She lowered her head shyly and said softly, "Maybe it's the effect of the medicine."

"Then continue to recuperate, and don't neglect your diet either." Murong Shuo nodded with satisfaction, then changed the subject and mentioned the letter again, "As for this letter..."

Eunuch An was standing by, his heart also in turmoil.

He had never expected that His Majesty would intervene in the matter so directly, and he was full of curiosity and speculation about the contents of the letter.

Zhang Tianai wanted to say something but stopped herself, holding the letter tightly in her hand. Her fingertips turned slightly white due to the force, and the letter paper wrinkled.

"It's not that I don't want to present it, it's just..." There was a hint of hesitation and uneasiness in her words.

Finally, he handed the letter to Chunmei beside him, signaling her to pass it on to Eunuch An, and at the same time gently reminded him: "There may be some unspeakable secrets in this letter. I hope the emperor will not be angry after reading it, and you don't need to take it to heart."

He took the letter and thought to himself: What kind of secret is hidden in this letter?

Eunuch An took the letter lightly, his eyes flashing slightly, and then respectfully presented it to Murong Shuo.

Murong Shuo moved swiftly, and with a flick of his finger, the envelope opened. He slowly pulled out the letter, his eyes scanning between the lines, and everything became clear to him.

Turning to look at Zhang Tianai, he noticed that her face was pale and he already had the answer in his mind.

The letter was sharp and pointed directly at Zhang Tianai, asking why she was still alive, as if the last warning had not fallen on deaf ears. Impatience and indignation were revealed between the lines.

Everyone in the hall held their breath and the atmosphere was solemn.

"This letter..." Murong Shuo finally spoke, his voice low and full of helplessness and anger.

As expected, he wanted Zhang Tianai to die. He asked her why she was still alive and why she hadn't died yet...

He paused, and the letter paper in his hand was unconsciously crumpled. He was obviously unwilling to directly state the cruel order.

Seeing this, Zhang Tianai's eyes turned red and her voice was as thin as a thread: "Your Majesty, I can probably guess what you said in the letter. But please allow me to take a look, perhaps..."

Murong Shuo stared at her, complex emotions flashing across his eyes—sympathy for her and a sense of regret for the impermanence of the world.

Finally, he shook his head gently, folded the letter, and put it into his sleeve: "Don't read it, it will do you no good."

After saying this, he turned to Eunuch An and handed him the letter, his eyes revealing determination: "Tell the Weiyuan Marquisate that they have overreached. Even the former Crown Princess is my subject. Her life and death are decided by me. Tell them to restrain themselves and stop interfering in this matter."

Eunuch An took the order and left, secretly guessing the contents of the letter in his heart, but did not dare to ask more questions.

Murong Shuo looked at Zhang Tianai again, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.

He realized that without his protection, the woman might really be doomed.

Her fate always seemed to be closely linked to death, and these repeated death warrants made him even more unhappy.

"You don't need to worry about this matter anymore. Weiyuan Marquis Mansion will never have the chance to send such a letter again." Murong Shuo tried to soothe her uneasy heart.

However, Zhang Tianai's doubts did not dissipate. She still wanted to ask clearly: "Your Majesty, why don't you let me read the letter? And why do you..."

Murong Shuo interrupted her, his tone tinged with impatience and protectiveness: "There are some things you don't need to know too clearly. Just remember, as long as I'm here, no one can hurt you."

These words were both a promise to her and a vow to himself.

Zhang Tianai stared at the emperor, her eyes flashing with tenderness like autumn water, and a bit of pity.

She took a quick glance and then lowered her eyes shyly, fearing that her feelings would be seen by others.

Chunmei was also standing by, her eyes also following the emperor's figure. There was a subtle atmosphere in the air.

Murong Shuo keenly captured all of this, especially the undisguised admiration in Zhang Tianai's eyes, which was as clear as dewdrops in the morning light and could not be doubted.

Last night, he only felt her feelings from her words, but now, this emotion has become a reality and is nakedly displayed before him.

An inexplicable urge surged in his heart, wanting to caress the face that made his heart beat faster.

"From now on, you just need to serve me wholeheartedly to atone your sins, and don't worry about the rest." He took the initiative to make the request and let Zhang Tianai become a part of his life.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianai nodded firmly in agreement: "Your Majesty, I will do my best, but..." Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Murong Shuo.

"Just do your duty and atone your sins." He left this sentence, turned and left, as if he had something else to say, but he didn't say it in the end.

Looking at the emperor's departing back, Zhang Tianai's mind was filled with thoughts.

Chunmei couldn't hide her excitement: "Miss, the emperor actually sent someone back to Weiyuan Marquis' Mansion. From now on, you don't have to worry about those urgent letters anymore! The emperor is doing this for you!"

Zhang Tianai smiled softly, relief flickering in her eyes: "Yes, the emperor doesn't want me to die. This is the best news."

Chunmei seemed to be hesitant to speak, with a complicated expression, as if she was both puzzled and in awe of the emperor's behavior.

Zhang Tianai whispered, "Maybe last night's dream talking really worked." Her words were so soft that it sounded like she was talking to herself, and Chunmei didn't hear clearly.

"Girl..." Chunmei called again, but was interrupted by Zhang Tianai.

"As long as the emperor is here, I will no longer have to worry about my life." Zhang Tianai's words were full of determination and confidence, as if all the haze had dissipated.

Chunmei felt more at ease after hearing this.

Meanwhile, Murong Shuo returned to the palace, awaiting Eunuch An's return. He addressed him in a deep voice, "The Marquis of Weiyuan's Mansion are truly audacious! I haven't even publicly issued an order, yet they dared to attack that woman in private."

His words revealed his dissatisfaction and warning towards Weiyuan Marquis Mansion.

Upon hearing this, Eunuch An secretly guessed what the emperor was thinking. He knew that although his majesty was busy with many affairs, he was well aware of the affairs of the harem and would not allow others to provoke him easily.

He had never expected that even such a trivial matter would catch the emperor's attention: "Your Majesty, this matter is indeed beyond my expectation."

Since His Majesty has personally asked about it, Murong Shuo knows very well that this matter is no longer one he can stay out of.

Eunuch An comforted him softly, "Your Majesty, this matter is insignificant. Don't worry about it."

"Insignificant?" Murong Shuo raised his eyebrows and asked with a sharp look.

Upon hearing this, Eunuch An lowered his head and remained silent, and the atmosphere became awkward for a moment.

As night fell, Murong Shuo entered the woman's residence alone. The door was heavily guarded and the room was quiet.

He gazed at her sleeping body, gently lifted a strand of her hair and brought it close to his nose. The faint fragrance made his heart flutter.

Then, he gently wrapped the hair between his fingers and stroked it carefully.

"I don't want you to disappear from this world. I understand your intentions."

He seemed to be talking to himself, and also seemed to be telling her: "My feelings are the same as yours."

He touched her cheek gently, his fingers moving across her palm.

"Your Majesty..." Suddenly, Zhang Tianai woke up from her dream and called softly, breaking the silence of the night.

Murong Shuo's body stiffened, and he quickly withdrew his hand, his eyes meeting hers in the dim light.