Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

"You shouldn't have said you liked me in your dreams and wanted to be with me. You shouldn't have seduced me!"

Zhang Tianai managed to squeeze out a thin, raspy voice, "I...did not...seduce Your Majesty..."

"Never? How dare you deny it? Even now, do you think I would easily believe your excuses? If it weren't for your temptation, how could I have lost control so much?"

Murong Shuo's words were as sharp as a sword. He reached out and gently lifted her chin, his eyes as sharp as torches, as if he wanted to see through everything about her.

Although Zhang Tianai was nervous, she was secretly glad that the emperor did not really understand her thoughts.

"It was clearly His Majesty who approached me, not me..." She finally mustered up the courage to retort in a low voice, her voice small but firm.

"I recall your whispers in my dream. They're still ringing in my ears. You said you were willing to die with me, even if it meant nothing. I thought you'd let go of your thoughts of suicide after we were together. But I never imagined you'd still harbor the same determination to die, and even put it into action!"

"After spending a wonderful night with me, you're feeling regretful? I haven't even bothered with your past, much less threatened your life. So what right do you have to speak so lightly about life and death?"

There was anger and confusion in Murong Shuo's words. He increased the strength of his hands and gently stroked her jaw with his thumb, as if looking for an answer.

Zhang Tianai felt suffocated and her throat tightened. She moved her body with difficulty, trying to relieve the discomfort.

Seeing this, Murong Shuo finally let go of her hand, allowing her to catch her breath.

Zhang Tianai took a deep breath, and her hands unconsciously climbed up the emperor's chest, her fingertips gently stroking the fabric, with mixed feelings in her heart.

From the moment the emperor stepped into the room, she knew that everything was settled. She longed to gaze at the face so close to her again. The still handsome face made her heart beat fast.

If she had not been forced by the situation, she might have deliberately delayed to test the emperor's intentions.

But reality does not allow them to delay any further. She knows very well that although the emperor appears calm on the surface, there must be turmoil in his heart.

She couldn't believe it. How could the emperor not be so swayed by that slight temptation? He must have been looking forward to it... In a moment, everything would be revealed.

Can the emperor's style be described by the word "handsome" alone?

Every time I look at him, I seem to be able to taste a deeper charm. He perfectly interprets what true masculine charm is - it is not just handsome and reserved in appearance, but also the maturity and stability accumulated over the years.

However, at this moment, she looked a little embarrassed, her clothes were slightly disheveled, and she couldn't help but lower her head to reflect on herself.

She gently touched the emperor's chest with both her hands, a gesture that was both shy and tentative, and murmured, "I am afraid I have tarnished your reputation. You are wise and brave, admired by all. I do not wish to be entangled with you."

"Let the past be forgotten. I do not wish to be a burden to Your Majesty, nor do I wish this to be known to the world. If I leave, Your Majesty can rest easy, and no one will dare to interfere. I am already dying..."

Speaking of life and death, her fingers seemed to unconsciously approach a sensitive part of the emperor, and a mischievous thought arose in her mind, wanting to pinch it lightly.

However, Murong Shuo suddenly stood up, interrupting the delicate atmosphere: "Until I allow you to die, you must not speak lightly of life and death!"

Zhang Tianai wanted to say something but stopped herself when she heard Murong Shuo calling out, "Someone come here!" Then he straightened his clothes and his Adam's apple moved slightly, as if the intimacy just now made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Although there were ripples in his heart, as an emperor, he had to restrain his emotions and was unwilling to indulge overly in love affairs.

"Go prepare some water." Murong Shuo instructed Chunmei who had hurried over, his tone filled with unquestionable authority.

"Prepare water?" Chunmei looked confused and didn't understand what he meant, but she still responded and left.

Zhang Tianai knew the emperor's intention, but still couldn't help but sigh: "Your Majesty, please let me fend for myself."

Murong Shuo looked at her again with a complicated expression, and gently stroked his chest: "If you really want to die, please avoid my sight. When I think the time is right, it will not be too late for you to leave."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand." Zhang Tianai's eyes inadvertently caught the emperor's action of stroking her chest. She wondered in her heart why he did that and what it felt like. She actually felt a little curious and eager.

She even fantasized about touching the emperor's legs. That must be an extraordinarily delicate touch that would be unforgettable.

That night, the unfulfilled desire in her heart grew wildly like weeds, and her palms felt itchy, longing to touch that warmth and strength again.

Chunmei led the maids to quickly bring clean water. Everything seemed to have been prepared in advance, and their arrival was just in time.

Zhang Tianai was covered in sweat, his eyes closely following Chunmei's figure.

Seeing this, Murong Shuo ordered Chunmei to help Zhang Tianai take a bath and change clothes.

Chunmei responded and stepped forward, trying to help Zhang Tianai up, but unexpectedly Zhang Tianai took advantage of the momentum to push her back onto the bed, crying out softly, "Ah, Chunmei——"

"Miss, what are you doing..." Chunmei was surprised by Zhang Tianai's behavior. When she was about to ask, she felt a subtle force.

She looked at Zhang Tianai in confusion, only to see Zhang Tianai blink and say softly, "Chunmei, you don't have to do it, I can do it myself."

Chunmei stopped when she heard that.

Zhang Tianai tried to get up by herself, but fell back onto the bed again, causing Chunmei to worry.

Just as Chunmei was about to speak again, she caught a glimpse of something hidden under Zhang Tianai's quilt. Curious, she was about to take a closer look, but Zhang Tianai quickly wrapped her in the quilt.

Zhang Tianai looked at the emperor weakly, with a hint of stubbornness in her voice: "Your Majesty, please step aside first. I am fine and will wait until Your Majesty lets me go."

As she spoke, she tried to grab Chunmei's hand and tried to get up again.

Seeing this, Chunmei hurried forward to help, but Zhang Tianai seemed overwhelmed and fell again.

Murong Shuo finally couldn't hold back anymore, he strode forward, gently pushed Chunmei away, wrapped Zhang Tianai in a quilt, and picked her up.

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Tianai was shocked and grabbed Murong Shuo's clothes tightly, her eyes full of disbelief.

Chunmei was pushed aside and looked at the scene, so surprised that she was speechless.

Murong Shuo said nothing, just looked at Zhang Tianai gently, then carried her out.

Zhang Tianai wanted to say something but stopped himself. His eyes met Chunmei's, and Chunmei opened her mouth to speak.

She was still unsatisfied and eager to continue.

Murong Shuo gently picked her up and walked out of the room.

Outside the door, Eunuch An was already waiting, bowing his head respectfully. Zhang Tianai subconsciously hugged herself again.

"Don't worry." Murong Shuo comforted her softly and led her to a room nearby.

"Your Majesty." She called again, with a hint of expectation in her voice.

He did not respond immediately until he gently put her down. She opened her eyes and saw a wooden basin filled with clear water in front of her. The bedding on her body had been quietly removed.

She quickly sank into the water, petals floating in the air, the fragrance overwhelming. She couldn't help but look up at him, wondering in her heart: Was this specially prepared by the emperor?

Inadvertently, she slightly revealed her fair shoulders and the beauty of her chest. Murong Shuo was about to turn around and leave, but his eyes happened to catch this scene. He couldn't help but reach out his hand, gently placed it on her shoulder, and gently stroked it.

Zhang Tianai's voice was so thin that it seemed as if water could drip out of it. She called "Your Majesty" softly and tried to dive deeper into the water to avoid shame.

Seeing this, Murong Shuo pulled her up and wanted to kiss her.

Feeling the emperor's affection, Zhang Tianai was ready to respond to his affection by gently touching his chest and back with her hands.

"Your Majesty!" Eunuch An's voice suddenly came from outside the door, interrupting this warm moment.

Zhang Tianai felt a little annoyed, and Murong Shuo's face instantly turned gloomy.

"Your Majesty, there is a guest visiting, and it seems to be an important matter--" Eunuch An reported again, with a bit of urgency in his tone.

Zhang Tianai snuggled up to the emperor, unwilling to separate.

Murong Shuo looked at her deeply, as if he was weighing something.