Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

Thinking of Doctor Li, a slight frown unconsciously appeared between his brows.

When Zhang Tianai saw this, she opened her red lips and called softly, "Your Majesty." After that, she acted a little coquettishly, as if trying to dispel the worries in his heart.

Upon hearing this, Murong Shuo involuntarily walked closer to her, gently took her hand, and asked in a gentle voice, "What's wrong, my beloved?"

Zhang Tianai looked up at him, confusion flickering in her eyes. "For some reason, I always feel like my memory seems a little disconnected. When I think back on the past, it seems like a few days are blank, or unusually fragmented. Could it be that something else happened during that time that I don't know about?"

Murong Shuo paused when he heard this and did not move forward. Instead, he gently stroked the top of her head and gazed at her face with a gentle expression: "Don't you always complain about headaches and dizziness? Doctor Li also said that this is normal."

"Apart from these, do you have any other discomfort?" He secretly speculated in his heart, was she about to recover her lost memories? However, this was just a guess.

Zhang Tianai shook his head gently: "Your Majesty, no, it just feels a little strange."

"It's okay." Murong Shuo comforted softly.

"Hmm," Zhang Tianai replied, then, like a docile kitten, she rested her head on his palm and rubbed it gently. Murong Shuo felt the delicate touch of her palm and her dependence on him, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He then called out, signaling someone to come in.

A moment later, a servant came in.

"Your Majesty?" the attendant asked respectfully.

"Rest here tonight and continue your journey tomorrow. You must be tired after this journey, especially you, your body is getting heavier day by day. We should have returned to the capital in a few days, but there are important matters to deal with right now. I wanted to keep you here to recuperate before returning, but I was worried. Now that the army has set up camp outside, it is safe for us to live in this palace." Murong Shuo said a lot in one breath, and every word was full of care and concern for her.

Zhang Tianai felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she listened to the emperor's words. She had assumed the emperor was preoccupied with important matters or often unhappy, but she had never imagined he was silently caring about her.

She thought to herself, the Crown Prince must be in the same boat. And as for Miss He, the Emperor must have been worried about keeping her, so he took her with him. As long as everyone was safe, that was all that mattered.

Forget it, she thought, why should she bother herself with trivial matters?

She had also worried that her intermittent amnesia and recovery of memories would create a rift between her and the Emperor...

Thinking of this, she gently rubbed the emperor's palm a few times, the movement was soft and charming. She looked up at the emperor, her eyes full of tenderness.

Murong Shuo gazed at her affectionately, liking her like this. His eyes flickered with a certain emotion, becoming increasingly profound.

Recalling that day, he had wanted to spend the night with her, but her amnesia prevented him from doing so. She wouldn't let him get close, and they kept a distance. Later, despite his best efforts to coax her back...

"This palace is quite quiet." Murong Shuo looked out the window again.

Zhang Tianai nodded gently. This was a temporary palace along the way. She had noticed it when she arrived, and it was rarely visited. Although the palace was large, it was sparsely populated. In previous autumn hunts, they would probably rest here.

Could it be that the emperor likes this tranquility?

The army camped outside, while they stayed in this temporary palace. She knew there were hot springs here. However, she was pregnant and about to give birth, so she couldn't soak in the hot springs.

What about the emperor?

The emperor can take a hot spring bath, she turned and looked at the emperor.

"Your Majesty, would you like to rest for a while, or..." she asked softly.

Murong Shuo did not answer, but just looked at her quietly.

"Does the emperor have any important matters to deal with?" Zhang Tianai asked again.

"I wanted to go out for a walk, but..." Murong Shuo was just beginning to speak when he was interrupted by the sound of footsteps outside the door. Chunmei and a group of palace maids walked in, followed by Eunuch An.

"Is dinner ready? Bring some of the Queen's favorite food. Also, is the water ready?" Murong Shuo stood up straight and asked.

Zhang Tianai also sat up straight and listened carefully.

Chunmei glanced at the palace maid beside her and replied, "Water will be delivered soon, and dinner is ready."

Eunuch An also echoed.

Murong Shuo signaled everyone to leave. After the figures disappeared, Zhang Tianai softly called out "Your Majesty" again.

Murong Shuo turned to look at her, and Zhang Tianai stretched out her hand, motioning him to lean over. Although Murong Shuo didn't know what she was going to do, he still met her gaze and slowly leaned over.

Zhang Tianai's hand instantly landed between his brows. She felt him pause slightly, as if he were about to step back. With her other hand, she gently pulled him back, then released it. The hand pressed between his brows began to massage gently. Once, twice... Her movements were slow and gentle, gradually relaxing his frown.

However, not long after, she noticed his brows furrowed slightly again. She couldn't help but call out softly, "Your Majesty." Her voice was soft and helpless, and then gradually increased in strength.

"Your hand is pressing my brow. What are you doing? Do you want something?" Murong Shuo finally noticed her movements and asked with some confusion. He had just thought she was going to do something special, but she was just pressing his brow lightly.

He reached out and wrapped her hand in his palm.

"Your Majesty, look, your brows are still furrowed." Zhang Tianai's hand was tightly wrapped in the emperor's big hand. She moved her fingers gently and said, "Your Majesty, why is your brow always frowning? It's wrinkled like this and never relaxes. I finally helped you smooth it out a little, but you frowned again. You're really tired."

As she said this, she shook her hands.

Murong Shuo grabbed her hand and continued to rub it for her: "I..." He was about to say something, but frowned again.

Zhang Tianai couldn't help but laugh at the sight. She looked at the emperor's expression, and an urge to laugh out loud surged in her heart. She pulled her hand back, wondering why the emperor hadn't even noticed he was frowning. If he continued like this, he would really get old, and deep wrinkles would be left between his brows.

Although this will look more majestic, it is really ugly!

She reached out again and rubbed his brow hard.

"Your Majesty, please stop frowning and relax a little. You see, your frown is really obvious. Also, why is Your Majesty frowning? Is there something bothering you?" She asked again, her eyes full of curiosity and concern.

What makes the emperor so worried?

Is it because of her?

Murong Shuo stared at her and said slowly: "Don't rub it if you're tired. It's no big deal." When the woman in front of him revealed his thoughts, he suddenly realized what he had been thinking about and that he had been frowning.

He looked at her with mixed feelings.

"Your Majesty." Zhang Tianai called out seriously, her eyes fixed on his face.

"Do you know Doctor Li? Have you ever asked him if he wants to leave the enclosure and return to the capital? I have asked him some questions before, but I always feel that I should ask him what he thinks again." Murong Shuo finally spoke and asked her this question first.

Zhang Tianai shook her head gently. "I never asked. I never thought about this matter, and I thought the emperor would make proper arrangements, so I handed the matter over to the emperor without giving it any further thought.

"What exactly does Doctor Li think? Did the Emperor mention this matter again on his way back to Beijing?" There was a hint of inquiry in Zhang Tianai's voice, and her eyes flashed with memories of the past.

Memories of the old hunting grounds were still fresh in her mind, yet the bustling capital now loomed large. She felt both longing and concern for Doctor Li. She was well aware of her status, and her every move could rub the emperor the wrong way.

She was well aware of the emperor's appreciation for Doctor Li, but too much contact would inevitably arouse unnecessary suspicion.

She was clear-minded and knew the boundaries of her behavior. She even repeatedly warned Chunmei, who was by her side, not to get too close to Doctor Li, let alone ask him about it.

Murong Shuo's frown gradually relaxed, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from him. "Doctor Li has decided to return to the capital with us. He has never left the enclosure, so this can be considered a new beginning for him."

Zhang Tianai's eyes flashed with surprise when she heard this, but she quickly regained her composure. She knew that some topics should be discussed briefly, neither to be avoided nor to be delved into.

"In that case, Doctor Li will go to the capital with us and live here permanently?" There was a hint of relief in her voice, as if she had found a better home for Doctor Li.

Murong Shuo nodded gently, his eyes deep: "You seem very happy."

Zhang Tianai smiled faintly. "Your Majesty, you're worrying too much. I just think Doctor Li needs a new environment. After all, it was me who prevented him from returning to the past. Although he hasn't complained, I still feel bad. It would be even better if Your Majesty could reward him with something so that he has someone to rely on in the capital."

Having said that, she gently turned the topic to the emperor, as if handing him over a responsibility.

Murong Shuo's lips curled up into a barely perceptible smile, as if he was satisfied with Zhang Tianai's trust: "Do you think he stayed because of you?"

His voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of inquiry.

Zhang Tianai smiled even brighter. "Your Majesty, you're joking. Doctor Li has his own ideas and pursuits. He's also a man of flesh and blood. Doesn't he want to try his luck in the capital? I know he's worried about me, but you can't say that."

She shook her head and laughed so hard that her body shook, as if she was using laughter to resolve all misunderstandings.

Murong Shuo looked at her, and the doubts in his heart gradually dissipated. Yes, any man would make the same choice. The capital is prosperous and the opportunities are endless. Who is willing to give up so easily?

"Your Majesty, I'll trouble you to take care of Doctor Li's affairs from now on." Zhang Tianai's words were full of coquettishness and trust, as if she had handed all the burdens to the emperor.

Murong Shuo's mood suddenly brightened, as if he saw Zhang Tianai's consistent trust and reliance on him before and after she lost her memory. This trust made him feel extremely relieved.

"Is the emperor frowning because of Doctor Li?" Zhang Tianai suddenly changed the subject, with a hint of mischief and curiosity in her tone.

Murong Shuo was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "What does my frown have to do with you? What are you laughing at?" As he said that, he pretended to tap her forehead.

Zhang Tianai dodged lightly, her fingers gently stroking his brows, as if smoothing out the wrinkles in his heart: "Your Majesty, please don't frown so often. Your frown makes me feel so uncomfortable."

Her voice was gentle and delicate, with a hint of coquettishness and pleading.

Murong Shuo's heart softened, and he smiled and said, "What do I have to worry about? It's just some trivial matters."

Zhang Tianai refused to give up. "Your Majesty loves to overthink things. I don't want you to worry about anything. As for Doctor Li, you don't have to worry about him. He's just a doctor. How can he get in your way?"

Murong Shuo shook his head slightly: "I don't mind him."

Zhang Tianai took the opportunity to mention Miss He: "What about Miss He? Your Majesty should understand my feelings now, right?"

She lowered her head, her voice filled with shyness and uneasiness, then she mustered up the courage to raise her head and looked at Murong Shuo with a determined gaze.

Murong Shuo's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, but he quickly regained his composure. He gently stroked Zhang Tianai's cheek, "I am the Emperor, but you are also my woman, an indispensable part of my life. That woman was just a passing cloud to me, but you are my eternity."

His words were full of affection and commitment.

Zhang Tianai felt his deep affection, and a warm current surged in her heart. She gently snuggled in his arms, her voice filled with a bit of coquettishness and satisfaction: "Your Majesty, you didn't look at me much this afternoon. Is it because I mentioned that Miss He that you were unhappy?"

Murong Shuo felt a pang of guilt upon hearing this. "How could I be displeased with her? It's just that the virtuous concubine was in the carriage with you at the time, so I couldn't disturb you. I wanted to come back to see you when you were resting, but I didn't expect you to be so sensitive."

Zhang Tianai felt a surge of sweetness and emotion when she heard this. She raised her head, her eyes gleaming with happiness. "Your Majesty, you are so kind. I just hope you can spend more time with me and pay more attention to me."

Murong Shuo smiled and nodded, his eyes full of doting and tenderness: "I understand. I will spend more time with you and care about you more in the future. Tonight, let me accompany you well."

As he spoke, he gently put his arm around Zhang Tianai's waist, his eyes scanning her face and figure intently.