Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

If she decided to go to the Emperor or Eunuch An and tell them to come and greet the master, the Emperor would surely believe her and send someone immediately. Then, the master would no longer have to endure any suffering, and the little prince would be safe.

"Chunmei, do you think I won't be worried if you go? In fact, I will be more worried if you go. What if you are discovered?" Zhang Tianai said worriedly.

She was really worried about Chunmei going alone.

Chunmei was also worried about her master being alone. Although Doctor Li was a kind-hearted man, he was still a man. If Doctor Li went with her, her master would be left alone, which was even more inappropriate!

Zhang Tianai looked at her and said gently, "However, Chunmei, you have really matured a lot in the past few days. You even comforted me just now."

Chunmei lowered her head slightly and responded softly: "Master."

She walked to the window and pushed it open a little more, letting the fresh breeze from outside flow into the room, and the whole room suddenly became less stuffy.

I recall that when my master had severe morning sickness and felt unwell after sitting in a carriage for a long time, the imperial physician had suggested opening the window slightly so that she could take in the scenery outside. When my master did so, she felt much better and stopped vomiting.

Chunmei would always open the window, but now the weather was much colder than before, so she didn't open the window too wide, but just increased the gap a little.

After the window was opened, a biting cold wind blew in Chunmei's face, and she involuntarily took a step back.

Zhang Tianai also felt the cold wind. She looked out the window. Chunmei asked with concern, "Master, is the wind too strong?"

"That's it." Zhang Tianai responded softly.

Chunmei went back into the house.

At this time, there was a knock on the door. It was Doctor Li.

He did not enter the house, but brought a clean and new quilt, a kettle and several new clothes. These clothes were no longer made of coarse cloth, but made of cotton and silk.

Were these purchased by Dr. Li through someone else?

In fact, there is really no need to spend so much money, as long as you have clothes to wear.

Chunmei looked at the clothes and touched them gently.

Zhang Tianai also reached out and touched the quilt that Chunmei brought up, and found that it was much warmer than the quilt on the bed, and there were no potholes or stains.

She asked Chunmei to convey her gratitude to Dr. Li and gave him one of her most precious pieces of jewelry to express her gratitude for his help and purchase of these items.

However, Dr. Li declined the generous gift.

Later, Zhang Tianai asked Chunmei to take it again, and somehow, Doctor Li finally accepted it.

Zhang Tianai didn't want to take advantage of Doctor Li, so she ate some sour fruits to whet her appetite. Then, around noon, Chunmei went to help Doctor Li prepare some nourishing soups and meals and brought them over.

The lunch was exceptionally sumptuous.

Doctor Li explained that nothing was prepared for the first few meals because we were new to the place and not familiar with the place, but things will get better over time.

Although the rice is just ordinary rice and not refined rice, it is cooked very soft and sticky.

The soup is white chicken soup with no trace of oil on it.

The dishes were appetizers, sour and spicy, with plenty of vinegar, and there was also a fish that was caught by the villagers in the river outside the village and then someone brought it over.

They made sweet and sour fish.

He also stewed a free-range chicken without adding any seasonings. The chicken was simply stewed, and because it was stewed for a long time, the aroma was overflowing, giving off a pure chicken soup aroma. Dr. Li said the chicken was purchased from a farmer.

Even the vegetables were picked in the village, as each household grew some.

Doctor Li originally wanted to buy some bones to make soup and some pig's trotters, but unfortunately he went too late and the bones had been sold out. He was also worried that his master would not like the pig's trotters.

Zhang Tianai asked Chunmei to tell Dr. Li that pig's trotters were fine and she could eat them. Unexpectedly, Dr. Li also knew the nutritional value of pig's trotters.

Chunmei asked in surprise: "Pig's trotter? Master, do you mean the pig's foot?"

"Yes, it's very nutritious." Zhang Tianai said, looking at Chunmei.

Chunmei looked at her in disbelief.

Doctor Li said he would add some more herbs because he knew some nourishing recipes.

Zhang Tianai ate a lot at lunch, and naturally, she retched quite a bit. She endured the discomfort, but thankfully, she'd felt better after stimulating her appetite. Although she still vomited, the discomfort wasn't as severe afterward, and it was much better than the previous two times.

The window was pushed open completely and then closed slightly after the smell in the room dissipated.

"Why does God treat the master like this?" Chunmei looked at her, feeling very aggrieved, and finally couldn't help but speak out.

After hearing this, Zhang Tianai didn't know how to respond.

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Murong Shuo stayed in the enclosure for several days, resting briefly before leaving with his men. Even though he was overwhelmed, he insisted on personally searching. He dispatched his men to search the area around the enclosure, leaving no area untouched.

At the same time, he was waiting for news to arrive.

Time passed quickly, and two days had passed in the blink of an eye.

However, Murong Shuo searched the entire area around the enclosure but could not find any trace of the woman. It was as if Concubine Liang had vanished without a trace.

Murong Shuo's actions have caused quite a stir.

He was worried that someone would find out!

So he stopped again.

Where could Concubine Liang be hiding? He searched carefully again.

"Your Majesty, could he be in the village..." someone speculated.

"In the village?" Murong Shuo frowned and fell into deep thought.

Within the enclosure, following the events of the Crown Prince's assassination and the Emperor's poisoning, the news became increasingly complex and difficult to grasp. People could only hear rumors about the assassin's origins and the mastermind behind the incident.

Gradually, the situation in the enclosure became increasingly turbulent, with some even whispering that the Crown Prince's assassin was the same group that poisoned the Emperor.

The princes and ministers were extremely anxious and searched everywhere for clues. The women of the various palaces also went to the Queen for help, and the Queen and other concubines in the harem were also worried.

The situation on the Queen Mother's side is not optimistic either.

It is said that she has not woken up yet, which makes the situation even more confusing and unsettling.

Eunuch An heard these rumors but listened silently, offering no comment. In his view, the chaos below was nothing; only when the situation above became chaotic would they truly take action. This was the moment he and the Emperor had been waiting for.

At this time, someone else came to ask to see the emperor and even wanted to break in.

However, he was stopped by Eunuch An.

Since the Emperor left the enclosure that day, he has never returned. Eunuch An does not know the Emperor's condition, so he cannot let anyone in.

The Crown Prince was awake for longer and longer periods of time. When he learned that the Emperor was still missing, he wanted to personally manage the affairs of the enclosure and come to visit the Emperor. However, he was also stopped by Eunuch An.

However, one woman had already woken up.

This was the girl who had taken the emperor's arrow. She had woken up once before, but passed out again. Eunuch An hadn't had time to visit her or say anything.

And this time, after she wakes up, it is said that she will not faint again in the short term.

Eunuch An was still in contact with someone who knew the truth. After hearing the news, he decided to go and visit the girl.

The woman seemed to be following someone.

After arriving here, she did not immediately show any eye-catching qualities. However, the moment she stepped forward to rescue the Holy Chariot, she immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.

She is none other than He Qing, the daughter of Minister He.

The group arrived at their destination quickly and quietly.

As soon as he arrived there, Eunuch An anxiously asked the people waiting outside, "How are the people inside doing now?"

This place is extremely secretive and few people know about it. Since the woman was sent here, all those who tried to visit were blocked from entering. Since then, there have been no more visitors.

"Nothing unusual." The person guarding outside responded.

Hearing this, Eunuch An gently shook the whisk in his hand and walked in.

He Qing was sitting on the bed at this moment. Her face, which had been carefully cared for, had regained its former beauty, but due to the arrow injury, her complexion still looked a little pale and bloodless, and her temperament had become a little weaker.

She was dressed in a brocade quilt, with two palace maids standing beside her. When she heard footsteps, she turned around and saw Eunuch An walking in.

"Excuse me, who are you?" she asked politely.

"It's me..." Eunuch An responded, and at the same time carefully looked at the face he had seen before, with the whisk in his hand swaying gently, revealing his identity.

"I am Eunuch An, serving His Majesty. Miss He may not have heard of me, but now she has seen me with her own eyes. I have always served the Emperor. Miss He bravely and fearlessly stepped forward to shield His Majesty from an arrow. Afterwards, she fell into a coma. His Majesty specifically instructed me to place her here and ordered the imperial physician to keep her under constant observation, determined to save her life. Fortunately, a few days later, she finally regained consciousness. How are you feeling now?"

"I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Eunuch An." He Qing responded very appropriately and was very respectful to Eunuch An.

This surprised Eunuch An a little: "Miss He, there's no need to be so polite. You saved the Emperor and blocked an arrow for His Majesty. This is a great feat. I don't know what you feel in your heart. Anyway-"

What Eunuch An wants to say is that this achievement has already been recognized by you, and the Emperor has taken it to heart. You don't need to be so reserved.

"It was just a coincidence. I happened to be there and saw the assassin and the emperor." He Qing still maintained that humble and polite attitude, trying to explain that it was just a coincidence.

There was no trace of affectation or falsehood in her behavior and speech.

Eunuch An smiled upon hearing this: "Coincidence? Just right? If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, wouldn't you have stepped forward? However, it was precisely because you happened to see that scene that you pounced on it without hesitation. Such recklessness makes it even more precious!"

This woman is indeed different.

"Even so, it is still a heroic act by the young lady. I wonder if the young lady has any other discomfort or pain at the moment? I can ask the imperial physician to come and check. If you have any other needs, please feel free to speak up." Eunuch An asked again with concern.

"No, Eunuch An, I don't feel any discomfort at the moment, just a little pain in the wound, but it has gotten much better. I don't ask for anything else. Saving the emperor is my duty, it's not worth mentioning, I can do anything." He Qing's tone was calm and firm. She mentioned the wound to remind the person in front of her for whom she was seriously injured.

She actually wanted to ask about the emperor's situation, but she didn't open her mouth in the end. Instead, she chose to wait for the other party to mention it.

If the other party didn't say anything, she would continue to wait. After all, she risked her life to block an arrow for the emperor, and the emperor would never forget this favor. She also learned this from Concubine Liang.

Originally, she heard that Concubine Liang was pregnant and might have a miscarriage, but recently she heard that Concubine Liang was about to give birth. This made her feel confused, wondering what went wrong. Could it be that her time travel changed the original trajectory?

She couldn't wait any longer.

Eunuch An also mentioned the Emperor's instructions to rescue her, secure her safe, and ensure her well-being. Perhaps soon, she would be able to see the Emperor. She had finally had the opportunity to approach the Emperor. Recalling the emotion she'd felt rushing toward him that day, and the quickening of her heartbeats upon catching glimpses of him from afar in the enclosure, she was filled with anticipation.

"Is the emperor okay?" She seemed to suddenly think of this and asked again.

"The emperor is fine. It's rare to see you miss him so much. Well, I know you can do your best in everything, I've made a note of it. You still need to recuperate now, and you must take good care of your body. If you have any needs, you can tell the servants, and they will do their best to meet you. When your injuries are healed, the emperor may meet you." Eunuch An said.

As for when he could meet her, he wasn't sure. Perhaps the Empress Dowager and the others would also want to see her, as well as the Empress. Eunuch An pondered this in his heart and told He Qing about these possible scenarios.

Sure enough, He Qing raised her own question: "Eunuch An, I wonder if I can go home? Now I have woken up and I feel much better--" There was no trace of arrogance in her tone.

"What are you thinking about? You should stay here first and can't see anyone for the time being. Wait until you recover. Also, you have to wait." Eunuch An interrupted her and said with a smile.

He Qing wanted to say something more, but she finally held it back. She called out softly, "Eunuch An..."

Eunuch An nodded and turned to leave.

After walking out of the room, he secretly sighed in his heart: This is another smart woman.