Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

Every inch of the clothes she was given revealed exquisite craftsmanship, and their brilliance was filled with tenderness like water.

Those fabrics, from Sujin to Yuhuajin, Huanhuajin and Scattered Flowerjin, were all top-grade tribute fabrics.

She knew these fabrics very well, and each type carried the royal nobility and glory.

At this moment, my eyes are filled with these gorgeous clothes.

"The emperor specially bestows this upon Master Zhang. Please accept it." Eunuch An's voice interrupted her thoughts.

She smiled and replied, "Your Majesty has given such a generous gift. The one you gave last time was more than enough. I really don't need these."

Zhang Tianai did not immediately let Chunmei and the palace people accept this gift.

She whispered, "The Emperor's grace is enough for me to remember."

Eunuch An seemed to see through her hesitation. "Master Zhang, you were once the Crown Princess, so you've naturally seen many treasures in the world. But your circumstances are different now. The Emperor's reward truly demonstrates his appreciation for you. I hope you can dress better."

There was a deep sincerity in his words.

Zhang Tianai's heart was slightly moved. Although her identity had been restored to some extent, she still had some concerns.

Eunuch An seemed to sense her thoughts and continued to explain, "You know, once the Emperor bestows a reward, there's no reason to take it back. If I don't accept it, I'm afraid it would be difficult to explain to the Emperor."

Zhang Tianai whispered softly: "I wonder where the emperor is now, and whether he has had dinner yet?" As the night deepened, a feeling of concern arose in her heart.

She could prepare meals for the emperor herself, but that might not be appropriate in this deep palace.

She lowered her eyes slightly, a faint worry rising in her heart.

Eunuch An observed this and quietly suggested, "If Master Zhang truly wishes to express his feelings, it wouldn't be too late to wait until you are more familiar with the palace rules and regulations before finding a suitable time. The Emperor won't blame you, and the Imperial Kitchen has meals ready for you."

He hesitated for a moment, "Do you need me to send someone to help?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Tianai replied that it was not necessary, as she had four palace maids who could help.

Eunuch An nodded in understanding. "Okay, I'll tell the Emperor. I explained it to him when he asked."

He once again emphasized the emperor's intentions and the special nature of the reward.

In the end, Zhang Tianai accepted the emperor's reward, but the idea of doing something for the emperor had already been planted in her heart.

Although there are many restrictions in the deep palace, she will still find the right time and way to express her feelings.

Zhang Tianai said anxiously, "Your Majesty, don't worry. I'm fine. He has made all the necessary arrangements. The environment here is excellent."

"Well, then please wait for a moment, Master Zhang." Eunuch An was a little confused, wondering about the emperor's whereabouts tonight and whether he would still stay in the Yangxin Palace.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about me." Zhang Tianai spoke again.

"Okay, Master Zhang, is there anything else you need?" Eunuch An asked again.

Zhang Tianai hesitated a little, "I wonder... if there is a piano?" There was a hint of uncertainty in her tone.

"Qin?" Eunuch An repeated.

"Yes." Zhang Tianai answered briefly without saying much.

Eunuch An pondered for a moment, looking at Master Zhang in front of him, and couldn't help wondering whether she could play the piano, but then decided to mention this matter to the emperor.

He recalled that there seemed to be a zither in the emperor's storeroom.

Zhang Tianai expressed her gratitude to Eunuch An.

"It doesn't matter if there is no piano. I just want to play a song in my spare time so that the emperor can relax if he is in a bad mood." She explained.

Eunuch An nodded, "I understand."

After that, the two of them said no more.

Eunuch An decided to discuss this matter in detail with the emperor after leaving.

Afterwards, Zhang Tianai received clothes and other items given by the emperor.

She touched it gently, a smile on her face.

Recalling the emperor's sudden departure, although it seemed decisive and ruthless, she mistakenly thought that the emperor no longer cared about her. At this moment, her heart was filled with complicated emotions.

"If these fabrics were made into ready-made clothes, the master would look very good in them!" Chunmei praised after observation.

The four palace ladies also expressed their agreement.

Although Zhang Tianai wanted to show off her new clothes, she finally said, "Put these clothes away." She asked the palace maids to keep them properly.

Making new clothes takes time, so don't rush.

One of the palace servants suddenly suggested, "Master, can you let me handle this? These are all tribute satins, very precious, not something that ordinary people can obtain. The ladies in the palace are also proud of them."

Zhang Tianai readily agreed, "Okay, I'll leave it to you." She knew how precious and rare these fabrics were.

The four palace maids were flattered that their master was so generous in sharing these treasures.

They knew in their hearts that these fabrics were treasures that the ladies in the palace competed to show off, and it was rare for their master to have so many of them.

It's heartwarming to see such trust in their decisions.

"Well, no need to say more. Perhaps they sympathize with me and want to perform well. In the palace, if you want to stand out, you must put in more effort."

There is a deep meaning in Zhang Tianai's words.

"Yes." Do they feel pity for me? Does the emperor feel pity for me, or do Cao'er and the others just not know? Zhang Tianai wondered.

After a moment of silence, Cao'er, one of the four palace servants in charge of making clothes, asked quietly, "What style does the master like?"

"Ask Chunmei." Zhang Tianai handed Chunmei to them.

Chunmei communicated with them and discussed together how to make the most suitable clothes for her master.

In the palace, if you want to win the emperor's favor, you can no longer act as casually as you do outside the palace, you need to show a different style.

Zhang Tianai listened to their discussion quietly.

At this time, Nanny Li came back.

"Master." She bowed respectfully.

"What do you think of these palace maids?" Zhang Tianai glanced at her.

Nanny Li replied, "They are all quite good. Some of them we have known before. Besides, it is no problem for these young palace maids to be placed outside. My master can observe them carefully."

Zhang Tianai didn't speak immediately and fell into deep thought.

"It's time for dinner." Nanny Li brought up the topic of dinner. "Master, do you have any special preferences?"

Zhang Tianai let her make her own arrangements, saying that she was not picky, and asked everyone what dishes they liked.

"Master, you should choose dishes that you like, not those that everyone else likes." Nanny Li understood that this was because the master had just entered the palace.

Zhang Tianai smiled slightly to show her understanding.

"The master is truly kind and generous, but sometimes..." Nanny Li seemed to want to say something, but she felt that she had only spent a short time with the master, and some words should not be said lightly.

Zhang Tianai noticed her hesitation and asked her what she wanted to say.

But in the end, Nanny Li shook her head and left.

Dinner was served, a dazzling array of delicacies. Four delicacies platter, casserole with glutinous rice and crab, braised duck...

Each dish is prepared with great care and is mouth-watering.

Looking at these dishes, Zhang Tianai felt very satisfied. These were delicacies that she could hardly enjoy outside the palace.

Nanny Li later explained that these dishes should be ordered separately by the harem, or only enjoyed by the empress and imperial concubines.

Eunuch An had already informed the palace management staff before these dishes could be delivered here.

"I really have to thank Eunuch An again. He has worked hard for me three times today." Zhang Tianai said with emotion.

Perhaps the people in the imperial kitchen already knew her.

With Eunuch An in the spotlight, there will always be people who will inquire and pay attention to everything.

Deeper in the palace, more and more rumors were circulating.

As time passed, more and more people knew her, but strangely, no one came to disturb her.

Is it because the Emperor hasn't spoken yet, so no one dares to move? Perhaps this is the reason.

Zhang Tianai chose to remain silent for a moment. She was well aware of the undercurrents in the palace and would not easily reveal her whereabouts and thoughts.

"Master, you are deeply favored by the Emperor." Nanny Li replied in a low voice, her tone full of awe and loyalty to her master.

Zhang Tianai responded softly, her voice soft and thin, as if she was brewing some plan. She intended to become more closely involved with the emperor.

She would wait for that man to repay her. He had previously brought her to see her grandmother, a favor she would always remember.

Just as Zhang Tianai had expected, there was indeed a lot of discussion in the palace because of her growing fame.

More and more people wanted to see the woman brought back to the palace by the emperor.

However, no one dared to take the first step.

In the Yangxin Palace, Eunuch An stood alone. When he learned that Zhang Tianai had already taken dinner, he said nothing more.

He still had some of Master Zhang's wishes in his heart, but had not yet reported them to His Majesty.

In this intricate palace, everyone has their own secrets and expectations.