Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

She could only wait patiently and make sure that she always appeared gentle and kind in front of the Crown Prince.

A thought occurred to him: "Should I go see the Crown Prince again? Is there any new news from Father?"

Thinking of this, she stood up and decided to go and investigate in person with her entourage.

At the same time, in the temple, Zhang Tianai had just finished reciting the poem and then prayed devoutly for a while.

Then he opened his eyes, turned his gaze gently to Chunmei, and asked softly, "Chunmei, what do you think the emperor is doing right now? He is rushing back to the palace in such a hurry. Is he very busy? Is there something wrong?"

Chunmei understood what he said and said with a smile, "Miss, are you thinking about the emperor again and worried about him?"

Zhang Tianai smiled bitterly, a bit self-deprecatingly: "Worry? Why would the Emperor need me to worry about him? And who am I to worry about the Emperor?"

Chunmei looked at Zhang Tianai and secretly admired her self-awareness, and at the same time she understood the girl's thoughts better.

She softly comforted him, "Miss, you don't have to worry too much. If the emperor knew that you missed him so much, he would be very happy."

However, Zhang Tianai shook her head and said firmly, "I don't need the emperor to be happy about my worries. I just hope that he will be well, whether I am by his side or not."

Her eyes revealed a fearlessness and determination, as if she could sacrifice everything for the emperor.

Seeing this, Chunmei was deeply moved. She stopped asking questions and just stayed by Zhang Tianai's side silently.

At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps outside, and Eunuch An appeared at the door. He had obviously heard the conversation just now, and a complicated expression appeared on his face.

He didn't expect that the former Crown Princess was so affectionate and humble in private, which was very different from her usual arrogant and indifferent image.

Eunuch An looked at Zhang Tianai and her maid Chunmei, with complicated emotions surging in his heart.

He realized that this woman might not be as bad as the outside world said, but she had a sincere and deep heart.

In the past, he had a very bad impression of the former Crown Princess. He often looked at her with scrutiny and suspicion, always assuming the worst of her and firmly believing that she had evil intentions.

The facts seemed to confirm his guess, which made him more convinced of his judgment and made him dislike her even more.

He racked his brains, eager to completely eliminate her from his life, even at all costs, just to avoid any intersection with her again. Even if he did not take action for the time being, he was thinking about the future elimination plan in his mind.

However, at this moment he felt unprecedented hesitation.

He discovered that this woman's loyalty and affection for His Majesty was so pure and profound. It seemed as if His Majesty was the only one in her world. Even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, her former husband, could not occupy her heart.

She loves His Majesty with all her heart and is even willing to sacrifice her life for him. Such deep affection is rare in the harem, and even those noble ladies may not be able to match it.

Thinking of this, his mood became extremely complicated, both moved and confused.

He secretly speculated that perhaps the person inside was telling him this on purpose so that they knew of his existence.

But then he thought again, he did not inform anyone of his arrival, just as quietly as last time, so Miss Zhang inside should not be unaware of it.

Then, those words didn't seem to be said specifically for him, but everything seemed so coincidental.

If what the former Crown Princess said was true, how should he face her? This thought flashed through his mind, but he didn't delve into it, but quickly adjusted his thoughts.

After all, he hadn't come here just to overhear these private conversations, even though they had given him a deeper understanding of Miss Zhang.

The real purpose of his trip was to tell her an important news - His Majesty has returned.

Yes, His Majesty's sudden return to the temple surprised him as well.

He guessed that His Majesty's trip might be related to Miss Zhang. After all, it was he who sent people to the capital to report, and this seemed to be the only reason that could make His Majesty return so quickly.

This discovery made him realize that he must pay more attention to and protect Miss Zhang.

So he calmed himself down, walked into the house, and bowed to Zhang Tianai and Chunmei.

The two of them were obviously surprised by his arrival.

He briefly announced His Majesty's return, his eyes falling gently on Miss Zhang. He seemed to have a thousand words to say, but stopped talking at the critical moment.

Zhang Tianai was also stunned, secretly wondering if Eunuch An had heard their conversation.

Before he finished speaking, another whisper sounded quietly, like a surprise in spring.

"The Emperor... is back?" There was a mixture of surprise and joy in her voice, as if even she herself had not expected this sudden news.

She had done so much, but she never expected that this moment would come so soon.

"Girl." Chunmei's voice was full of excitement and nervousness. The two looked at each other, and the surprise in their eyes was beyond words.

Zhang Tianai nodded slightly. Chunmei wanted to say something but was interrupted by Eunuch An beside her.

"Your Majesty seems to have finished his state affairs and is about to return to the temple. Miss Zhang must be very happy!"

There was a hint of smile in Eunuch An's words, but he also revealed his insight into Zhang Tianai's thoughts.

"Of course I'm happy, but I also know that the emperor's mind is beyond my control." There was a hint of helplessness and relief in Zhang Tianai's words. As she lowered her head, her mind was filled with thoughts.

Not far away, Murong Shuo rode his horse over, slowing down his pace and looking towards the temple that was about to be reached.

I silently recited the poem I received on the way. I was confused at first, but then I was relieved - it turned out to be her love poem. While praying for blessings, she still did not forget to express her longing for her.

He chuckled. That woman, while praying, could still recite poems to express her feelings. It really made people love her and annoyed her at the same time.

She was so weak yesterday, but today she is able to pray with full energy. She is so resilient even without him by her side.

Three letters came to him in one day, which made him feel both relieved and helpless. This woman was really his "troublemaker".

"Your Majesty." The attendant's voice interrupted his thoughts, and the group arrived in front of the temple in a blink of an eye.

Murong Shuo jumped off his horse and strode straight into the temple, every step he took seemed so urgent.

Zhang Tianai felt mixed emotions when she heard the news of the emperor's return.

The sound of greetings outside the door intertwined with the familiar footsteps. She looked up and saw a tall figure coming into view. The handsome face remained the same, but seemed to be more casual. The faint stubble on his chin added a bit of masculinity.

"Your Majesty..." She called softly, but suddenly noticed the subtle changes and thought to herself: In such a short period of time, the Emperor has become a little different.

A day without seeing each other feels like three years. Has the affection between them also grown quietly like time?

Before she could even open her mouth, a thousand thoughts were already swirling in her mind: Did the Emperor feel the same way? Would reuniting after such a long separation really be as heart-wrenching as it was when they first met?

At this moment, although the two did not speak, the air was filled with an indescribable emotion.

What the future holds remains to be seen, but this feeling is already like a bud in spring, growing quietly and waiting to bloom.

The night has not yet faded, and it seems that she has not even had time to wash up in the morning. The sleepless night has added a bit of unruly and wild beauty to her.

"Your Majesty." She opened her red lips slightly, her voice as thin as a thread, and lowered her head shyly.

Chunmei, Eunuch An and others around him didn't even dare to look at him directly, and they all bowed and saluted. The atmosphere was solemn and tense.

Murong Shuo waved his hand and said briefly and forcefully: "Everyone step back." Then he walked in front of Zhang Tianai.

And she was still immersed in her own thoughts.

He gently lifted her chin and whispered, "Look up." There was an irresistible majesty in his voice.

Zhang Tianai hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not move.

"I said, look up!" His tone was filled with impatience, "Why do you always look down? Look up at me, why not?"

As she hesitated, he gently applied force, forcing her to look up.

"What? Are you feeling unwell again? It's only been a short while, and you've fainted and are praying. You're so weak, yet you're still forcing yourself to pray. You're really disobedient. And those poems? Could it be that you're missing me too much?"

Murong Shuo's series of words revealed a complex array of emotions, and he himself didn't even realize that he was talking so much.

Zhang Tianai lowered her eyes and her voice became even weaker: "Your Majesty, I just want to share your worries..." Before she finished speaking, she was interrupted by him.

He stared at her lowered eyes, an inexplicable emotion welling up in his heart, and his hand exerted force again: "Open your eyes, why don't you dare look at me?"

Zhang Tianai looked up, and when their eyes met, she seemed to muster up her courage, and her body adjusted slightly, her posture becoming more graceful, her chest slightly raised, her slender waist slightly twisted, and her long legs slightly bent, exuding an indescribable charm.

Seeing this, Murong Shuo's heart trembled and his hands tightened unconsciously.

Seeing this, Zhang Tianai quickly turned her head away.

At this moment, the air seemed to freeze, and the two people's thoughts intertwined and collided in silence.