Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

"Sometimes, even when I close my eyes, I still think back to the bloodstains, the collapsed houses, and the dead. It's really... so heartbreaking."

Chunmei said in a trembling voice, she didn't know how to describe the deep sorrow in words.

"It's so pitiful. We have all seen it, including me." Zhang Tianai also sighed. She knew very well that this kind of pain was unavoidable for everyone.

"Girl." Chunmei adjusted her mood and observed the girl's expression. She found that in addition to sympathizing with those people, the girl seemed to have other emotions.

She wanted to ask clearly.

Zhang Tianai looked at Chunmei's expression and smiled slightly: "Don't say anymore."

They have helped many people and have experienced too many things like this, so there is no need to say more.

Chunmei looked at her, somewhat puzzled. "Some people outside are talking nonsense, saying that this is a punishment for offending God."

Chunmei said truthfully.

"That's all nonsense." Zhang Tianai interrupted her. "The earth dragon turning over is a natural phenomenon. How can it be said to be the emperor's fault? It's nothing but rumors. Besides, let's not involve the emperor and me in this matter."

She looked at Chunmei and asked if she still thought so.

Chunmei hesitated to speak. She knew the relationship between the young lady and the emperor, so she had such thoughts.

However, people who don’t know wouldn’t think so.

This immoral behavior may be a punishment from God.

"Don't think about it. People outside don't know about these things. They are all fake." Zhang Tianai comforted.

Seeing the girl so calm, Chunmei thought that maybe people outside really didn't know the inside story.

But she knew the truth, that's why she was so worried. If...

"What if the emperor thinks so too?" Chunmei asked.

"Then we will face it together. The emperor won't think so." Zhang Tianai asked playfully, "Chunmei, do you want to take a gamble?"

Chunmei shook her head, worried that the emperor would blame her for this. "I understand," she replied simply.

Zhang Tianai gently rubbed Chunmei's head to comfort her.

"It's time to eat. Where's the medicine?" Zhang Tianai suddenly remembered that it was time to take the medicine. "Isn't it brewed yet?"

The wound on her arm had healed a lot and no longer bled, but it left an ugly scar.

"When it gets better, we can use scar removal ointment." Chunmei replied. She glanced around.

Chunmei also looked over and said, "I'll get the medicine for you. But the young lady seems to have used less and less medicine these days, and the wound on her arm needs a new dressing."

When Chunmei was about to leave to get medicine, someone called her outside.

Chunmei and Zhang Tianai both looked over. Zhang Tianai asked Chunmei not to move and asked someone to come in and ask.

"The emperor is here." The man said this and bowed at the same time.

"Your Majesty?" He's here? So soon? Zhang Tianai was a little surprised, but she also felt that the Earth Dragon's resurgence should have been dealt with by now, so his arrival at this time was not surprising.

Zhang Tianai thought and looked at the guards and Chunmei who came in.

The guard replied, "Where is the emperor now?"

Zhang Tianai asked without staying any longer.

She was about to leave with Chunmei when she unexpectedly saw the emperor. He walked in alone.

He was dressed in a brown robe, and was extraordinarily handsome, reserved and deep, tall and indifferent. He still maintained his majesty and did not bring anyone in.

I haven't seen him for a few days. I miss him and look forward to seeing him. But seeing him again feels strange and fresh.

Zhang Tianai's eyes lit up. She looked at the emperor and bowed her head, then said softly and obediently, "Greetings to the Emperor." Chunmei also immediately bowed and greeted him.

Murong Shuo looked at their appearance and listened to their voices.

He approached them, and Zhang Tianai counted his steps, feeling the sound of his footsteps, his breathing, the enveloping shadow, and his unique aura.

She seemed to hear her heartbeat, and her mood improved, no longer so depressed.

Chunmei also noticed that the emperor was coming.

"Why didn't you go out?" Murong Shuo gently placed his slender and powerful hands on Zhang Tianai's forehead and cheeks, and finally patted her head gently. He looked at her, looked her up and down, and imprinted her appearance in his eyes.

Then he called her.

Chunmei immediately stood up and stood aside.

"Is it the emperor?" Zhang Tianai asked with a hint of surprise in her voice.

"You." Murong Shuo called softly, his eyes sweeping across Zhang Tianai's face. He wanted to ask if she understood what he was saying, but on second thought, he stepped forward, gently took her hand, and then pulled it in front of him to examine it carefully.

His eyes moved to her injured arm again.

"Are you okay? Does it still hurt? Have you been taking good care of yourself these days?" he asked with concern.

Zhang Tianai quickly replied: "Your Majesty, he is fine now. I am taking good care of him." Her voice was a little nervous, but more of a sense of relief.

Murong Shuo nodded slightly and looked up at her again.

Although he only said "OK", his eyes revealed deep concern and worry.

He really wanted to lift her sleeve again to see how the wound was healing, but seeing that she seemed unwilling, he did not force her.

Zhang Tianai also noticed his gaze. She gently touched her arm and said softly, "No need, Your Majesty. I'm much better now. I drink medicine and apply compresses every day."

Murong Shuo nodded slightly, his eyes still not leaving her.

Her arms were slender and soft, and he could hold them with a gentle squeeze.

The feeling of holding her made him feel extremely satisfied and happy.

"Don't you want me to see it?" he asked softly, but didn't force it.

He decided to talk to her in detail in the evening.

"I heard that you take people out to help every day, helping those who were injured in the earth dragon flip. Whether it's night or day, you are busy."

When Zhang Tianai heard this, she couldn't help but feel panicked and confused.

She lowered her head and wanted to kneel down to apologize: "I only did some things within my ability, but it seems that I have overstepped the bounds. I apologize to the emperor. I also ordered the guards to get the silver, and later..."

Chunmei also knelt down nervously.

Murong Shuo interrupted her: "Later? You plan to pay me back later? Where will you get the money to pay me back?"

He helped her up. "Why are your hands so rough? Have you been overworked these past few days?" He studied her face again. "It's a good thing you want to help. I didn't say I couldn't. You have a kind heart, and you're helping my people. I won't blame you."

Zhang Tianai was deeply moved after hearing this and quickly thanked him, "Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty." There was a hint of surprise and joy in her voice, "No other woman would do such a thing as you, and personally lead people to help others."

"It's not good to show up in public and let others know. You can ask someone for help, but you don't have to go out in person." After hearing what she said, Murong Shuo added another sentence.

"I understand this, and I've considered going over to help. But I can't rest easy unless I go out myself. The things I saw when I returned to the capital have been lingering in my mind, and there's nothing much I can do here, so I want to go and help in person."

Zhang Tianai said seriously.

Murong Shuo looked at her, and after a moment's silence, he took her hand and said, "Okay, are you done helping?"

Zhang Tianai nodded.

Chunmei sighed softly.

Murong Shuo turned to her, but Chunmei didn't dare to look him in the eyes and lowered her head.

Murong Shuo stared at the woman in front of him again.