Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

When I arrived, I saw my grandmother rinsing her mouth and washing her hands with the careful service of a group of maids and palace servants. Afterwards, she wiped her hands gently with a soft brocade handkerchief.

"Grandma." Zhang Tianai's clear and pleasant voice sounded. She supported Chunmei and walked over with light steps.

"Child, why are you here so early? It's still early, why don't you rest a little longer?" Yuan looked at her lovingly, then glanced at Chunmei beside her and asked with concern, "Do you usually get up this early?"

"Grandma, your granddaughter also gets up early on weekdays, and I miss you so much that I come to pay my respects." After Zhang Tianai finished speaking, she bowed to her grandmother as a sign of greeting.

Chunmei and the accompanying palace maids also bowed accordingly.

"My dear." Yuan reached out and pulled Zhang Tianai over, motioning everyone to stand up. "You're pregnant now, so it's best to get more rest."

Zhang Tianai hummed softly, her eyes full of tenderness: "Granddaughter also wants to spend more time with grandma."

Yuan understood and asked gently, "Have you had breakfast?" Her tone was full of concern.

"Not yet. Grandma probably hasn't eaten yet, right? Your granddaughter is willing to have dinner with you. I will ask the kitchen to prepare whatever you want." After saying that, Zhang Tianai asked Nanny Li to go to the kitchen to check if there were any delicacies ready, and add a few more dishes she carefully selected.

"Whatever you like." Yuan said calmly.

Nanny Yu and the other palace maids also looked over and saluted.

Zhang Tianai raised her hand slightly, signaling everyone to stand up, and then sat down side by side with her grandmother.

"Since grandma said it's up to you, then your granddaughter will give orders according to your preferences?" she asked again.

Yuan smiled and nodded.

Zhang Tianai then whispered a few words to Chunmei, and after asking her grandmother for her opinion, she asked Chunmei to go to the kitchen to convey her intention.

After Chunmei left, the old lady of Weiyuan Marquis' Mansion felt a little worried. She was afraid that her beloved son coming to accompany her would make the emperor feel lonely.

"Why are you worried, grandma? Your granddaughter has reported this to the emperor, and he has agreed." Zhang Tianai understood her grandmother's thoughts and spoke softly.

Upon hearing this, Yuan still felt guilty. With her beloved son coming, the emperor would have to eat alone.

"Don't worry, grandma. Your granddaughter accompanies the emperor every day and will be back soon." Zhang Tianai saw what her grandmother was thinking and comforted her softly. She knew very well that the time she spent with her grandmother was precious.

"Okay." Yuan nodded slightly and said no more.

However, there was still something on her mind that she hadn't said.

"Grandma seems to have something to say?" Zhang Tianai noticed it keenly and asked softly.

"You and the emperor are together every day. Grandmother is worried about your health. I heard that you two slept together last night..." Yuan's eyes were solemn, staring at her beloved son's belly, full of worry.

Nanny Yu echoed softly, "The old lady is worried about the young lady."

"Grandma, don't worry. Everything is fine with the emperor and my granddaughter. The emperor cares deeply about his granddaughter." Zhang Tianai looked at her grandmother and Nanny Yu, her cheeks slightly red, and she was not in a position to say much.

"Really?" Yuan was still skeptical. She knew that as a grandmother, she shouldn't say too much, but she couldn't help but remind him, "You two need to be tactful when you're together. Don't act rashly. Pregnant women usually have to be careful about many things. Don't neglect the baby in your belly for the sake of momentary pleasure."

"Grandma." Zhang Tianai didn't want to continue this topic. "How could my granddaughter be so ignorant of the seriousness of the matter?" She secretly complained in her heart. It had been more than three months.

Upon hearing this, Yuan sighed softly and said no more.

She knew very well that no matter how much she said, it would be useless as long as the girl knew what was going on.

Everyone waited quietly for breakfast to arrive.

Nanny Yu was also full of anticipation.

Soon, breakfast was respectfully served on the table. Zhang Tianai looked at it carefully and found that they were all light delicacies that his grandmother loved.

"Is this porridge made with millet and corn?" Yuan also looked at the delicacies on the table and asked curiously.

Zhang Tianai followed her grandmother's gaze and patiently explained, "That's cold noodles. They're made by mixing cooked noodles with a special seasoning. They're best eaten in the summer. There's also the mutton soup and steamed buns, both of which have been improved. We also have leek dumplings and cold bamboo shoots."

After hearing this, Yuan nodded with satisfaction. Every dish was mouth-watering.

With the service of Nanny Yu, Yuan began to enjoy her breakfast.

Zhang Tianai also ate under Chunmei's service. She asked them to leave some of the delicacies for Nanny Yu and Chunmei to enjoy later.

Nanny Yu bowed respectfully to express her gratitude.

Zhang Tianai waved her hand to indicate that you're welcome. She and her grandmother smiled at each other, filled with warmth.

Zhang Tianai was slightly disliked the strong smell of mutton, so she only tasted it briefly. The cold noodles were quite refreshing. She drank a few mouthfuls of porridge, and her stomach gradually warmed up. She then tasted the cold-mixed bamboo shoots and finally felt full.

She was very pleased to see that her grandmother also liked these delicacies, especially the cold noodles.

After the meal, Zhang Tianai revealed to her grandmother that this cold noodles was created by her.

Upon hearing this, Yuan was very surprised and praised repeatedly: "It is rare for my son to have such a skill."

Nanny Yu also looked at him with admiration.

Before Zhang Tianai could speak, Chunmei couldn't wait to praise her master, recounting the many delicacies her master had made and mentioning the restaurants in the palace, her words full of admiration.

"My dear." "My dear lady." Yuan and Nanny Yu said in unison, full of amazement.

How could they not know that their beloved son had such talent and even opened a restaurant outside the palace?

Upon hearing this, they were both curious and kept asking questions.

Zhang Tianai smiled without saying anything, motioning for Chunmei to explain the details to her grandmother and the others, letting them know that this was something the Emperor had granted permission for. After her grandmother and the others finished listening, their eyes were fixed on her.

"It's just something I think about in my spare time." Zhang Tianai said modestly.

Neither Yuan nor Nanny Yu had expected this. Yuan was even more moved that her granddaughter Ai'er was so talented!

Is it easy to come up with delicious food?

Zhang Tianai also mentioned to her grandmother the wine she brewed and other masterpieces.

After hearing this, Yuan and the others suddenly understood.

"During the Mid-Autumn Festival, we should be drinking and appreciating the moon, but..." Zhang Tianai said this, stroking her abdomen, with a hint of melancholy in her words.

"After today, it will be Mid-Autumn Festival." Yuan also thought of this and asked with concern, "Will you return to the palace during Mid-Autumn Festival?"

Zhang Tianai was also undecided and shook his head slightly.

Seeing this, Yuan stopped asking questions.

After breakfast, Zhang Tianai asked whether the emperor's meals had been delivered according to her arrangements, and Chunmei nodded in confirmation.

Zhang Tianai felt a little relieved.

Yuan also heard about this.

Afterwards, Zhang Tianai suggested that they go around the mansion with her grandmother. Yuan was initially worried that the secret of the mansion would be leaked.

Zhang Tianai comforted her grandmother and told her not to worry, as she was already familiar with the place and had shared this matter with her grandmother.

So, the two of them strolled through the mansion hand in hand, savoring the memories and emotions held in every inch of the space.

After walking around for a long time and carefully visiting every corner of the mansion, Zhang Tianai was filled with emotion. The mansion seemed to be shrinking with the passage of time, but it also seemed to have never changed, still maintaining its previous appearance.

Meanwhile, Murong Shuo had also finished his breakfast and was practicing his martial arts alone. His sword shone like a dragon, his momentum like a rainbow. When he had reached a state of complete satisfaction, he slowly sheathed his sword. News reached the Weiyuan Marquis's mansion of the old lady's imminent return, and the mansion was bustling with activity. He immediately ordered his servants to prepare for the reception and ensure everything was in place.

Zhang Tianai personally saw her grandmother off to the carriage. She hugged her grandmother tightly, her cheeks pressed against hers, revealing a deep reluctance to leave. Even after her grandmother boarded the carriage, she remained reluctant to leave, gently kissing her cheek and watching the carriage slowly depart until it disappeared from her sight.

Back at his residence, Murong Shuo was wiping the sweat from his forehead, having obviously just finished his morning exercise. He caught a glimpse of Zhang Tianai approaching, and a subtle tenderness flashed in his eyes, but he still feigned indifference as he gave her a look of contempt.

Zhang Tianai ignored his indifference and walked forward, releasing Chunmei's hand. She asked softly, "Your Majesty, is your morning exercise over?" She glanced at Eunuch An and the guards beside them, sword in hand, and a long-lost feeling of familiarity welled up in her heart. Eunuch An also smiled and nodded in greeting.

Murong Shuo raised the corner of his mouth slightly, pretending to be disdainful: "You saw it all, and you still ask?"

Zhang Tianai chuckled, held down his hand as he tried to withdraw it, picked up a clean handkerchief, and said softly, "Your Majesty, let me wipe it for you."

Murong Shuo looked at her, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but he still let go of the handkerchief in his hand. Zhang Tianai took the handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat off his face. Her smile was like the warm spring sun, warm and bright.

Murong Shuo felt her gentleness and unconsciously leaned forward slightly to make it easier for her to wipe him. He was worried that if he leaned over for too long, he would tire her out, or that if he stretched his hand too far, he would touch her belly, so he leaned lower and lower until he finally bent over.

"Alright." Zhang Tianai finished wiping, carefully checked it, and nodded with satisfaction. She stepped back, folded the handkerchief neatly, and handed it to Chunmei. Murong Shuo straightened up, his eyes still fixed on her, as if trying to understand why she was so attentive today.

"Your Majesty, Grandmother has gone back." Zhang Tianai broke the silence. "You just bent over for me. Thank you for your hard work."

"It's all because of you." Murong Shuo sighed in mock frustration, then changed the subject, "Are you still reluctant to let Grandma go?"

Zhang Tianai hummed twice and said nothing more. Murong Shuo stepped forward and took her hand, saying gently, "If you're tired, go back and rest. I'll go take a shower and change clothes, and come back to see you later." After that, he let go of her hand and gestured for Chunmei to help her back.

Zhang Tianai suddenly stopped, with a mischievous glint in her eyes: "Your Majesty, if you want me to help you bathe, I will follow you."

Murong Shuo was stunned for a moment, then his face darkened. This woman was becoming more and more daring. However, an inexplicable warmth welled up in his heart. He glared at her and said in a feigned anger, "Go back quickly! Don't keep me waiting for you too long."

Zhang Tianai smiled and nodded, then helped Chunmei leave. However, when she reached the door, she suddenly turned around, quickly kissed Murong Shuo, and then reached across the bathtub to put her arms around his neck and gently groped him a few times.

Murong Shuo held her hand, a burning light flashing in his eyes, and warned in a low voice: "Stop it, or I'll execute you on the spot."

Zhang Tianai stuck out her tongue, quickly withdrew her hand, and ran away with a smile. Murong Shuo looked at her leaving back and shook his head helplessly. This woman really made him love and hate her.

A moment later, Murong Shuo finished his shower and changed into clean clothes. He walked out of the bathroom and saw the water stains on the floor and his crumpled clothes, and a strange irritation welled up in his heart.

However, when he saw Zhang Tianai standing at the door, waiting for him with a smile, all his annoyance disappeared.

He walked forward, gently held her hand, and whispered, "Let's go."

Zhang Tianai smiled and nodded, and the two of them boarded the carriage together. The carriage door slowly closed, and the carriage slowly moved away. Inside the carriage, the two smiled at each other, and without saying anything, their feelings for each other were already clear.

At the same time, the old lady of Weiyuan Marquis's residence, Yuan, also returned to the mansion. She breathed a sigh of relief as she watched the servants leave one after another. She then instructed Nanny Yu to go out and see if anyone had noticed her whereabouts. Nanny Yu took the order and left, returning a short while later to report that everything was normal.

Seeing that it was still early, Yuan asked Yu Ma to go out and find out what was happening outside. Just as Yu Ma was about to leave, she heard the voice of Weiyuan Hou coming from outside, saying that he wanted to see her.

Yuan frowned, a sense of foreboding welling up in her heart. She hadn't expected Marquis Weiyuan to come to her at this time, let alone that he would be so awake. She glanced at Nanny Yu and motioned for her to let Marquis Weiyuan in.

A moment later, Marquis Weiyuan walked in. He looked refreshed, a stark contrast to the dejected look of yesterday. Yuan Shi looked at him, a complex mix of emotions welling up in her heart. She knew Marquis Weiyuan had come to discuss Zhang Tianai and the Emperor, but she also knew he wanted to know more about the Emperor's attitude towards them.

However, Yuan Shi did not intend to tell him easily. She looked at Weiyuan Hou and said slowly, "The emperor didn't say anything, and Ai'er is fine."

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Weiyuan Hou's eyes. But he continued to press on, "Mother, did the Emperor say anything else? Did he still want his beloved girl to return and take you to live in the palace? Doesn't that mean he still recognizes our family?"