Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

She listened silently, and in the stillness of the night, a barely perceptible sound approached quietly.

Was it him? Only the Emperor could move through the night with such familiarity. The few uninvited guests who had passed by were all his.

Now, we can no longer get close, but we choose to visit quietly at midnight, just to stare?

He never tires of this old-fashioned trick? Isn't there something more novel?

Her breathing deliberately slowed down.

The footsteps finally stopped beside the bed. She waited quietly for the next words, but ripples appeared in her heart.

However, the emperor did not move for a long time and just stood there silently.

She secretly wondered what the purpose of such an action was. Was it just for viewing? The corners of her eyes trembled slightly, and the corners of her mouth twitched unconsciously, and the waves in her heart were difficult to calm down.

Finally, a warm hand gently brushed her cheek, bringing a tingling sensation.

His low and slightly inquiring voice rang in my ears: "Awake or asleep?" This question was both an inquiry and a self-talk, revealing his complex emotions.

It was confirmed without a doubt, it was him - Murong Shuo.

Before Zhang Tianai's mood had completely calmed down, she felt his gentle touch again, and every touch seemed to be testing whether she was asleep or not.

She suppressed her impulse and did not let her body react at all, knowing that he was suspicious of her pretending to be asleep, perhaps because he was awakened by the accident last time.

While his thoughts were racing, his hand had quietly moved to her eyes, his movements extremely gentle, for fear of disturbing the tranquility.

Then, it was her cheeks, ears, and even those sensitive areas on both sides of her body. Every touch was like a silent inquiry, confirming her condition.

Zhang Tianai gritted her teeth and tried to maintain her composure.

Finally, the emperor seemed to confirm her deep sleep and slowly withdrew his hand.

Zhang Tianai held her breath and waited, but saw no follow-up action, which made her feel somewhat confused.

Why was he so restrained tonight? His previous late-night visits had at least involved physical interaction, but now, the silence made her feel uneasy, as if he could leave at any moment. Yet, his breath and presence clearly told her he was still there.

"A good sleep is also a blessing." Murong Shuo's sudden whisper, like a sigh, broke the tranquility of the night.

He stared at the woman in front of him, and even in the haze, he never looked away.

After a moment, he seemed to have decided to leave, but before turning around, he spoke softly: "I heard that you are willing to risk your life for me." After that, he gently stroked her hair, and that warmth made Zhang Tianai's heart warm.

"Oh?" Zhang Tianai felt this sudden tenderness and wondered in her heart, was the emperor touched by her actions?

Murong Shuo whispered, "The poem you recited also touched my heart. You clearly have deep feelings for me, but why did you act so half-heartedly when I came in person? Your words were insincere, which made me..."

Zhang Tianai responded secretly in his heart, a sly smile curling up the corner of his mouth: "Giving easily will make everything boring. Just like delicious food, it will lose its flavor if you eat it too often. It's enough for me to let you have it last time."

Murong Shuo's words were mixed with a hint of helplessness and doting: "You keep me awake at night, seducing me while keeping my distance. Although I haven't gotten close to you, your every move is under my control, my little troublemaker, my little darling."

Zhang Tianai muttered to himself, "She's not a troublemaker or a goblin at all. It's so unfair." But he remained expressionless with a smile on his face.

Murong Shuo did not stop talking, as if he had endless words to say but could not, while Zhang Tianai tried hard to restrain her smile and not let it overflow from her lips.

Then, Murong Shuo's fingers gently slid across her eyebrows and eyes, his eyes wandering over her graceful figure. Finally, he gently tidied her bedding and pajamas, left her with a meaningful smile, and turned away.

Zhang Tianai watched him leave and couldn't help sighing: The emperor came suddenly and left in such a hurry.

During the day, she was unable to see him again and only heard that he had gone out to pray for blessings.

She wanted to follow him, but was stopped outside the door. She could only wait for night to fall, hoping that he would appear again.

As night fell, the emperor finally stepped into her room again and came to her bed.

Chunmei still knew nothing.

The emperor gazed at her and gently kissed her cheeks, the back of her hands, and even her lips. Every touch was filled with unprecedented tenderness and affection.

However, just as she was about to respond to this affection, he suddenly pulled away, stood up straight, his eyes deep, as if examining something.

Zhang Tianai murmured softly, trying to attract his attention, but seeing him act so unconventionally, she couldn't help but feel a hint of doubt in her heart: Could it be that he noticed her awakening? She turned her head slightly and looked into the depths of the bed, her heart surging with complex emotions.

He bent down slightly and touched her lips with a gentle kiss again. At the same time, his slender hands seemed to have magic, slowly moving over her skin, accurately exploring her most delicate and secret areas.

And she was actually sleeping soundly in this lingering love.

Zhang Tianai moved slightly and involuntarily pulled the corner of the quilt.

Seeing this, his movements came to an abrupt halt. Although his hand did not completely withdraw, it only rested lightly. After a moment, he finally withdrew his lingering feelings and left quietly, leaving only a faint regret and confusion in the air.

On the third night, the familiar figure did not show up as promised, which made Zhang Tianaixin wonder what made him change his itinerary?

On the morning of the fourth day, at dawn, Eunuch An walked into the room with brisk steps and brought a piece of news - the Crown Princess's people had secretly visited her, intending to find out her recent situation, but found nothing.

Zhang Tianai expressed her gratitude to Eunuch An for telling her, and Eunuch An humbly said there was no need for formalities, and comforted her, "Miss Zhang, please rest assured. His Majesty is fully aware of this matter."

After saying this, he seemed to reveal, intentionally or unintentionally, His Majesty's indifferent attitude towards the matter.

Zhang Tianai keenly caught the subtle change in Eunuch An's attitude, and secretly speculated in her heart, and couldn't help but ask, "How did the emperor know this?"

Eunuch An replied with a smile, "Your Majesty is here in person, so he naturally knows everything. Besides, this happened several days ago, why is Miss Zhang still so surprised?"

Zhang Tianai felt relieved yet lost when she heard this, and couldn't help but ask, "Then what are your instructions, Your Majesty?"

Eunuch An nodded in confirmation and conveyed His Majesty's intention: "His Majesty has instructed us to ignore the disturbances in the outside world and ensure the peace and tranquility of the temple."

Zhang Tianai wondered what the emperor's intention was: protection or alienation?

She couldn't help but think of the Crown Princess's excessive concern, and secretly laughed at her second sister's worrying. How could she not have expected that the one who really dared to offend the emperor might be herself.

Thinking of this, she suddenly felt relieved and turned to Eunuch An and whispered, "Does the Emperor intend to return to the palace soon? The Empress and the concubines in the palace are surely looking forward to it."

After she finished speaking, she seemed to remember something and her words became hesitant.

When Eunuch An heard this, he found it funny but he didn't show it. He thought: Even the Empress was inadvertently implicated.

Zhang Tianai stopped talking abruptly, and that was all he had to say.

Eunuch An hurried back to the palace to meet the emperor.

"Have you told her?" There was a hint of inquiry in Murong Shuo's tone.

Eunuch An nodded and inadvertently mentioned Miss Zhang's subsequent words.

Murong Shuo stared at Eunuch An.

Eunuch An's heart tightened, and he secretly watched the emperor's expression change.

Murong Shuo wondered in his heart, was that woman consumed by the flames of jealousy? If so, how could a woman, especially his woman, easily fall into such an emotion?

As night fell, Zhang Tianai was shocked to find that the emperor had visited again and his behavior was becoming more and more out of line.

He first kissed her cheek and lips lightly, then left a nibble mark on her ear, and held her hand tightly, his intention unclear.

Then, he took the initiative to unbutton her pajamas and guided her hands to touch his body.

At that moment, she suddenly realized.

"Your Majesty, you are so... unscrupulous and shameless!" she cursed in her heart.

She quickly pulled her hand back while he was off guard, firmly rejecting his further actions.

Murong Shuo was stunned, his hands suddenly felt empty, and he didn't know what to do for a moment.

This woman was both lovable and annoying! He simply couldn't help himself, and his desire for her grew stronger day by day.

"You..." He hesitated to speak, and finally could only stroke the ends of her hair.

Zhang Tianai turned a deaf ear to it, her heart filled with indignation and confusion.

Did the Emperor treat her as a senseless puppet? Or was he deliberately testing her limits while she slept?

She hugged herself tightly until the emperor finally left reluctantly.

Her heart beat like a drum and took a long time to calm down.

the next morning,

A letter from the prince quietly appeared on Zhang Tianai's desk.

She chuckled.