Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

Zhang Tianai's voice: "I just expressed my desire to live with Chunmei, with them, and with Doctor Li."

Upon hearing this, Chunmei opened her lips slightly, but then quickly closed them, as if she was about to say something but hesitated. Murong Shuo's gaze shot straight at Zhang Tianai: "You're the only one who doesn't want to be with me?"

Zhang Tianai hesitated, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. Murong Shuo's voice was low and powerful: "You'd better think carefully before answering, don't make me unhappy!"

Chunmei cautiously interjected, "Master..." She tried to lighten the mood, suggesting that Zhang Tianai should consider the Emperor's wishes. However, Zhang Tianai seemed not to hear and continued, "I just want to..."

"That's enough!" Murong Shuo's voice suddenly rose, interrupting her. "You'd better think it over before you speak."

Chunmei shrank back in fear, not daring to speak. Zhang Tianai, however, seemed to have found her courage. She looked up at Murong Shuo and said, "Why are you so angry? How can I not be afraid? I just want to be with Chunmei and Doctor Li, because you said that Doctor Li would always be by my side, taking care of me together with Chunmei."

Upon hearing this, Murong Shuo took a few steps forward angrily, almost wanting to attack, but restrained himself. He glared at Zhang Tianai and said, "You woman, you're just trying to piss me off!"

Zhang Tianai's heart tightened, but he did not back down: "Your Majesty, I am only speaking the truth."

At this moment, Chunmei nervously tugged at Zhang Tianai's sleeve, fearing that the emperor would really get angry. But Zhang Tianai just patted her hand gently, indicating that she didn't need to be afraid.

Murong Shuo took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. He glared at Chunmei, frightening her so much that she quickly lowered her head. Then, he turned to the door and shouted in an unhappy tone, "Let him in! Now!"

Eunuch An, who was standing outside the door, quickly responded, muttering to himself, "What's wrong with the emperor today? He was fine just now, why is he suddenly angry again?" He didn't dare to think too much and hurried to ask for Doctor Li.

Inside, the atmosphere was still tense. Zhang Tianai looked at Murong Shuo's back, wondering what she had done wrong and why the emperor was always so harsh on her.

Soon, Doctor Li came in, accompanied by Eunuch An. After the two of them exchanged greetings, Eunuch An stepped aside, while Doctor Li stood there with a gentle and calm expression.

Murong Shuo glanced at Doctor Li and finally let him sit down. Eunuch An hurriedly brought a stool and put it down. Doctor Li thanked him and sat down carefully.

Murong Shuo walked to Zhang Tianai and looked at her.

Zhang Tianai looked up and glanced at him, but said nothing. She just turned her gaze to Doctor Li and Eunuch An.

Chunmei cautiously reminded him, "Master..."

Zhang Tianai withdrew her gaze and returned it to Doctor Li. She had thought she was the only one meeting with Doctor Li, but she hadn't expected the Emperor to be there, along with Eunuch An and Chunmei. This was a good thing, though, so no one would get angry again.

"Are you Doctor Li?" Zhang Tianai's voice was filled with curiosity and gratitude. "I heard that you have always been by my side taking care of me. I am really grateful to you."

Doctor Li raised his head, his eyes gentle and calm: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is what I should do."

Zhang Tianai looked at Doctor Li and felt an inexplicable fondness for him. She felt that Doctor Li was a trustworthy person who gave her a sense of security.

"Thank you," Zhang Tianai said sincerely and earnestly, "not only did you save me, but you also stayed by my side the whole time. I heard everything."

Doctor Li smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness, there's no need to be polite. As long as you're well, that's all that matters."

Murong Shuo watched this scene from the sidelines, feeling a strange sense of displeasure. He looked at Doctor Li and felt that he was too calm and unpredictable. He was also dissatisfied with Zhang Tianai's attitude towards Doctor Li, as if she had some special feelings for him.

However, Murong Shuo also knew that he couldn't lose his temper anymore. He looked at Doctor Li and tried to calm his tone: "Get up, no need to be so polite."

Doctor Li stood up upon hearing this, still maintaining his gentle and calm demeanor.

Murong Shuo looked at him and sighed in his heart: This man really knows his limits, no wonder even Zhang Tianai has a good impression of him.

Zhang Tianai's mood seemed to have improved a little with the arrival of Dr. Li. She began to talk with Dr. Li and Chunmei, asking how she met Dr. Li, how he helped her, and her current situation.

Doctor Li patiently answered Zhang Tianai's questions one by one, while Chunmei also supplemented them. Zhang Tianai listened to their stories and a look of sudden enlightenment appeared on her face.

"Oh, so that's how it is," Zhang Tianai's voice was filled with indignation. "I was in such danger back then. If I wasn't careful, I could have lost both my child and myself. Who on earth wanted to harm me? Did they want me and my child to die?"

Her questioning voice echoed in the room.

Eunuch An's expression changed again and again when he heard this. He turned his head to look at the emperor, only to see that the emperor also had a serious expression on his face.

Murong Shuo was truly stumped by Zhang Tianai's question. How should he respond? Should he admit it was his fault? Was it because he had failed to protect her?

He looked into Zhang Tianai's questioning eyes, a surge of guilt welling up in his heart. He took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Yes, you're right. It's my fault. I failed to protect you. Someone wanted to harm you, and I will find them. From now on, I will never let you come to any harm again."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch An lowered his head and remained silent, secretly agreeing with the emperor's words in his heart.

Chunmei looked at the emperor, knelt down and kowtowed: "Your Majesty is wise! No matter what, this man must not be let off!"

Doctor Li also looked up at the emperor.

Murong Shuo looked at them and promised solemnly: "Don't worry, I won't let anyone who wants to hurt you go."

Zhang Tianai stared at him, and at this moment, she finally spoke: "I heard every word of your words clearly, and I remember every word in my heart."

"Just remember it." Murong Shuo responded.

"I am willing to believe you. I hope you will not betray my trust and will not let me down in the process of finding the truth..." Zhang Tianai's voice was soft, but with a hint of imperceptible worry.

"What are you worried about? Since I have made a promise, I will do my best. It has been like this in the past and it will be like this in the future. Your worries seem a bit unnecessary." Murong Shuo's eyes revealed a hint of confusion. He looked at Zhang Tianai, trying to calm her down.

"That's what you said yourself." Zhang Tianai responded softly.

"..." Murong Shuo was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to continue the topic.

"Your Majesty." Zhang Tianai gently stroked her swollen belly, her eyes filled with determination. "Even if it's not for me, for the sake of our unborn child, I must get to the bottom of this. Our child is in danger. I can't let him come into this world without knowing why, and I can't let him bear any unknown risks. I've lost all my memories, I know nothing, even you have become a stranger to me."

"Yeah." Murong Shuo responded softly.

Eunuch An, standing by, was moved by Zhang Tianai's words, his eyes slightly red, and he sighed inwardly: "Empress Liang is truly too pitiful. If she hadn't received her letter, if His Majesty hadn't personally found her, she might have already died."

Doctor Li and Chunmei stood aside silently, without saying a word.

Zhang Tianai spoke again: "I want to remember everything, I want to remember you, and remember how our child came into this world." Her eyes were fixed on Murong Shuo.

"Okay." Murong Shuo's heartbeat quickened at her gaze, an indescribable emotion surging within him. His response, though brief, carried a hint of heaviness.

"Your Majesty." Zhang Tianai called again.

However, this time, Murong Shuo did not let her continue.

Eunuch An secretly wiped away his tears. The atmosphere in the hall was heavy and depressing.

Suddenly, Zhang Tianai made a request: "Your Majesty, can I live with Chunmei and Doctor Li? I want to be with them." As she spoke, she moved a few steps towards Chunmei and Doctor Li, her eyes full of closeness and dependence.

"You..." Murong Shuo's face instantly became extremely gloomy.

Eunuch An was stunned, and Chunmei was speechless, unsure what to do. Doctor Li, however, mustered his courage and tried to defend Zhang Tianai: "Your Majesty, the Empress is simply afraid and worried about her own safety. The words she heard frightened her, and she felt surrounded by danger. She feared another misfortune with you."

Murong Shuo frowned upon hearing this. "Is that so?" He looked at Zhang Tianai, trying to find the answer in her eyes. However, although he still felt a little unhappy, he had to admit that Doctor Li's words might have some truth.

Eunuch An was secretly worried for Doctor Li, fearing that his outspokenness would anger the Emperor. However, Doctor Li seemed oblivious to the danger and continued to earnestly expound on his views.

Chunmei also mustered up the courage to speak up for Zhang Tianai: "Your Majesty, I also think that the Queen made this request out of concern for her safety." She was afraid that the Emperor would blame her, so she quickly added: "The Master...she just wants to be safer."

Zhang Tianai also echoed: "I feel safe only when I'm with Chunmei and the others. Only when I'm with them, I'm not afraid."

"You don't have to say anymore. What do you have to be afraid of when you are with me?" There was a hint of displeasure in Murong Shuo's tone. He didn't want Zhang Tianai to bring up this topic again.

However, Zhang Tianai didn't seem to be willing to give up. "But Your Majesty, what if I encounter danger again? What if someone attacks me again? Am I really safe here?"

"No one knows you're here, at least not yet. Even if someone does, I'm still here." Murong Shuo patiently explained, "You're safer with me now than with them. Think about it, if you're with them, they'll be in real danger. Do you want them to be in danger?"

Zhang Tianai was speechless upon hearing this. She had to admit that the emperor's words made sense.