Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

"Has there been any news from Concubine Liang? Did she ask someone to write a letter, send it to the hunting ground, and then pass it on to me through Eunuch An?" Murong Shuo's expression changed slightly, and he asked anxiously.

"That's right, Your Majesty." The man knelt on the ground, his voice trembling slightly.

"Then..." Murong Shuo's words were filled with a hint of repression, as if he was trying to calm the turmoil in his heart. He wanted to ask, where is the letter? If Eunuch An sent someone here, why didn't he bring a letter? Where is the letter written by Concubine Liang?

He was filled with anxiety and uneasiness, and the unknown whereabouts of Concubine Liang made him extremely worried. At this moment, he was eager to know her news and did not want to miss any clues.

The visitor seemed to sense the emperor's urgency. He lowered his head and carefully took out a letter from his bosom and presented it with both hands: "Your Majesty, this is the letter from Concubine Liang."

Murong Shuo said nothing, simply reaching out to take the letter. The envelope was unsealed, clearly having been opened. He knew in his heart that this must have been done by Eunuch An while he was inspecting it. After all, the letter was addressed to him.

He gently pulled out the letter and slowly unfolded it, his eyes wandering over the words. The familiar handwriting met his eyes, and his heart settled. The words in the letter finally put his heart at ease. She was fine, she was still well, and the baby in her belly was safe. She even had the heart to write to him, which made him feel both relieved and distressed.

From the letter, he read her resilience and the hardships she endured. She had endured so much, yet she remained strong and lived on, for him and their child. He admired her courage and perseverance, but also felt heartbroken for the pain she endured.

However, the letter didn't mention her exact location. She was clearly still worried, so she only sent this letter. Murong Shuo thought to himself that he still had to find her, perhaps he could only wait for the right time.

Just as he was lost in his thoughts and worries about Concubine Liang, the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted his thoughts. He looked up and saw a guard hurriedly running towards him, kneeling before him and bowing, "Your Majesty."

Murong Shuo stared at the guard quietly, waiting for his next words.

"Your Majesty, there's news from Eunuch An..." The guard spoke quickly, relaying Eunuch An's words one by one. After he finished speaking, he caught sight of someone nearby and immediately understood that this must be related to Concubine Liang's letter.

"I already know, you can leave." Murong Shuo said lightly, waving his hand to signal the guards to leave.

After the guards left, he picked up the letter again and carefully read Concubine Liang's handwriting and words. He secretly wondered how he could find her and how he could make her return to him peacefully.

When would this woman reappear? When would she come looking for him? He knew that, given her personality, she probably wouldn't show up easily. She was so cautious, surely because she had her own reasons and considerations.

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Meanwhile, in a remote village far from the imperial palace, in a simple courtyard, Zhang Tianai lay quietly on her bed, her eyes closed, her face as pale as paper. Her hand gently stroked her swollen belly, as if feeling the beating of life within.

At this moment, the sound of a door opening broke the silence in the room. Chunmei walked in with a bowl of steaming medicinal soup. She closed the door carefully, fearing to disturb her master.

She walked over to the bed and sat down, her eyes gently falling on her master. Seeing that her master was still asleep, she felt a little relieved. For her, it was a rare blessing that her master could sleep so peacefully.

Chunmei blew gently on the medicinal soup, carefully sniffing its fragrance. This medicine was personally prescribed by Doctor Li to maintain her pregnancy. Once it cooled, she would feed it to her master. Only by drinking this medicine could her master gradually recover, free herself from the abdominal pain, and ensure the safety of the child in her womb.

Thinking back to the unbearable abdominal pain her master had suffered yesterday, Chunmei was still terrified. If it weren't for Doctor Li's superb medical skills, they really didn't know what to do.

Later, Doctor Li brought them to this remote village, saying that they wanted to stay here for a while until the master's fetus stabilized.

Although this village was simple, it was not far from where they had been before and was sparsely populated, making it difficult for them to be discovered. Doctor Li said this was the safest place.

However, even here, the master still showed signs of spotting. Chunmei prayed silently in her heart, hoping that the master could survive this ordeal and that the little prince in her belly would be safe.

"Master." Chunmei called softly. She felt that the medicine had cooled down and wanted to wake the master to drink it. However, the master seemed to be sleeping soundly and did not wake up.

Doctor Li was waiting outside, ready to come in and give her acupuncture. Chunmei knew that the medicine had to be taken quickly, otherwise her condition might worsen.

"Master, Master." She called again, her voice a little louder, and gently patted the master's shoulder. She hoped that the master would wake up and drink this bowl of life-saving medicine.

Zhang Tianai fluttered her eyelids and slowly opened them. Her face was still pale and weak, and she dared not move her abdomen easily. She tried hard to speak, but found her voice was unusually weak.

"Chun... Mei..." She uttered the two words with difficulty, looking out the door. It was still light outside, and she knew she had slept for a long time.

"Master, it's time to take your medicine. You've been asleep for half an hour." Chunmei said softly. She put down the medicine bowl in her hand and gently lifted her master up, letting her lean on her arms. She was afraid that her master would move her abdomen, so she moved with extreme caution.

Zhang Tianai responded softly, her eyes fixed on the medicine bowl in Chunmei's hand. She felt like vomiting, and her abdomen still felt a slight pain, which made her want to vomit. She knew the medicine was for the child, but she just couldn't drink it.

Yesterday, she nearly went into premature labor. The excruciating abdominal pain and the fear of her life threatening still haunt her. And spotting was even more terrifying.

"Master, you'll get better only if you drink the medicine. Doctor Li will come in and give you acupuncture." Chunmei patiently persuaded, carefully handing the medicine bowl to the master's mouth. Her hands trembled slightly, fearing that the master would refuse to drink the medicine.

Zhang Tianai lowered her head and drank the medicine drop by drop. It was bitter and hard to swallow, but she knew she had to drink it. For the sake of her child, she could endure anything.

Chunmei watched her master drinking the medicine with difficulty, and she felt so distressed that tears were about to fall. She asked softly, "What would you like to eat? Here is porridge and some side dishes."

Zhang Tianai shook her head. She couldn't eat anything. Her round face had become thinner, but even so, Chunmei still hoped that her master could eat more food and recover her strength as soon as possible.

"Master still needs to use some after Doctor Li gives her acupuncture." Chunmei persuaded again. She didn't want her master's condition to worsen because of refusing to eat.