Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

"You have recovered your strength and can get up." Murong Shuo's voice echoed in the air, and Zhang Tianai's cheeks instantly flushed.

She felt uneasy, as if there was a hint of teasing in the emperor's words, which made her wonder if she was still being watched by everyone.

"Your Majesty, are you making fun of me?" Zhang Tianai asked softly, with a hint of shyness and dissatisfaction in her tone.

"Madame Li reported that you were still sleeping soundly. But now it seems that you have recovered your spirits."

Murong Shuo answered calmly, but his eyes never left Zhang Tianai's rosy cheeks.

Chunmei, Li Ma and others were waiting quietly on the side, their eyes also fell on Zhang Tianai, obviously waiting for the next move.

"Your Majesty." Zhang Tianai called softly again, with a hint of anticipation and uneasiness.

Murong Shuo nodded slightly and signaled them to leave.

"I have something to say to you alone." His voice was low and magnetic, giving people an inexplicable sense of security.

Although Nanny Li and others had their doubts, they finally obeyed the order and retreated.

Chunmei left last, and her gaze lingered on Zhang Tianai for a moment, as if conveying some message.

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Tianai spoke again, his voice even lower, "What are your instructions?"

"I already know the message you asked Nanny Li to convey. You didn't do anything wrong, but..." Murong Shuo paused, his eyes revealing a deep emotion.

"The Queen and the Imperial Concubine have already sent people to look for you. We'll need to meet sooner or later. The Queen is here to protect you. I've already spoken to her. I want to ask you, do you want to see them now, or wait until later?"

"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? How dare I, a concubine, be qualified to see the Empress and the Imperial Concubine?"

Zhang Tianai answered in a panic, her voice revealing an indescribable complex emotion.

"You didn't behave like that last night." Murong Shuo chuckled, with a hint of teasing in his eyes.

He walked closer to Zhang Tianai and gently touched her lips with his finger. "You were closer and more real last night."

Zhang Tianai was slightly stunned, then lowered her eyes and nodded slightly.

"Your Majesty is right," she replied softly, but she had her own plans and doubts in her mind.

Murong Shuo looked at her, a hint of approval in his eyes.

"Would you like to go and see them now? I'll go with you," he asked.

Zhang Tianai raised her head and looked at him firmly.

"Isn't the emperor afraid that the empress will see me?" she asked again.

Murong Shuo smiled slightly, "You are not a shadow of the former Crown Princess to me. The same is true for them, you are just... my woman."

He paused, "I will make you my consort."

Zhang Tianai's heart moved, but she did not show much emotion.

"A concubine position? I thought I got more." She said in her heart.

Murong Shuo looked at her, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"What I want is the throne of queen, the honor of being above everyone else."

Zhang Tianai did not answer him, but her eyes revealed a firm belief and expectation.

But she knows she still has a long way to go, and she believes her choices and decisions are correct...

Although the process may be a bit slow, it doesn't hurt to give it a try for now.

"This is the best thing I can give you right now." Murong Shuo stared at her deeply.

Zhang Tianai nodded in understanding, "Thank you for your grace, I know this is the best arrangement. In fact, I don't ask for anything, I just want to be by the emperor's side forever." She looked at the ground, her tone soft but firm.

Murong Shuo understood her intentions, "To accompany me, you must have a legitimate status. Follow my wishes."

Zhang Tianai lowered her head again, her voice still gentle, "I will obey the emperor's orders."

After hearing this, Murong Shuo gently took her hand and said, "Then, you will be the Liang Consort from now on. I will issue an edict immediately. Liang Consort Zhang Tianai will move into Hibiscus Palace. I originally wanted to make you the Hibiscus Consort, but considering your feelings..."

Zhang Tianai looked up in surprise, "Liang Fei... this title is a bit..."

She thanked him hesitantly.

Murong Shuo held her hand tightly and hugged her gently.

Zhang Tianai also took the initiative to kiss him, and then Murong Shuo caressed the place where he was kissed, with a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

Soon after, they arrived outside the queen's palace.

Zhang Tianai looked at this magnificent palace and recalled the times when she used to come here to pay her respects to the queen.

Thinking that she had to pay her respects to the Queen again, she couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips.

Although her outfit is not yet perfect and new clothes are still being made, she believes that her beautiful confidence is enough to make her shine in front of everyone.

She was not afraid of facing the gazes of the queen and other concubines.

Murong Shuo asked if the concubines were still in the palace. When he learned that they were, he nodded, "That's right."

Zhang Tianai also heard his question.

Eunuch An followed behind them, and everything went according to plan...

I didn't expect that His Majesty would arrive here with Master Zhang so quickly.

At this time, the Queen's attendant was about to report, but the Emperor ignored him. He held Master Zhang tightly and walked straight forward.

In the Queen's Palace, the concubines learned about the conversation between the Emperor and Master Zhang and began to discuss it.

"Tsk tsk, the Queen's majesty seems unable to stop the Emperor. How will the Emperor deal with this?" The concubines talked in low voices with smiles on their faces.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the Queen, who was also thinking: "We may not be able to see the true appearance of this new concubine for a while."

Concubine Shu also echoed softly.

The imperial concubine added, "Eunuch An, who is beside the emperor, also frequently walks over there."

At this time, several concubines who had tried to retain the emperor last night, such as Concubine Lan, stood aside with expressionless faces.

Just as the imperial concubine was about to comment on Concubine Lan again, a palace maid hurried into the hall.

"Empress, the Emperor has arrived." The palace maid announced loudly.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall was in an uproar.

The queen stood up, and the other concubines also straightened their appearance and asked the palace servants whether they were dressed appropriately.

They all hope to show their best side in front of the emperor, hoping to gain his favor.

If they knew that the emperor would come here, they would dress themselves up carefully again.

They all longed to let the emperor see a more perfect version of themselves, hoping to forget the new woman who had entered the palace, and even more hoping to gain the emperor's favor and grace.

This was especially true for the concubines of lower ranks.

Soon, the voice of "The Emperor has arrived" was heard, and everyone's eyes were focused outside the palace.

Although the imperial concubine seemed a little arrogant, she still stared intently.

The next moment, they saw the emperor.

All the women bowed and greeted each other in a delicate manner, showing their most beautiful side.

Such a scene made everyone feel nervous and excited, even the queen was no exception.

They all hope to gain the emperor's favor and love.

However, all this splendor and beauty does not seem to be rewarded as it should be.

The moment Murong Shuo stepped into the palace, his gaze seemed to pass through all the prosperity and directly skipped over those charming women.

He walked straight to the side of the Queen and the Imperial Concubine, as if everything else had nothing to do with him.

Seeing this, the Queen respectfully called out, "Your Majesty."

The imperial concubine stepped forward with a smile and asked softly, "Why did the emperor suddenly visit?"

Murong Shuo smiled slightly and responded, "I just came to see you, and I have something else I want you to see."

After saying that, he stopped and his eyes revealed anticipation.

"Who is it?" asked the queen, a little confused.

The other slightly disappointed women also cast curious glances.

Murong Shuo didn't say much, but just said softly: "Come in."

The next moment, a graceful figure appeared outside the hall, and a woman walked in slowly.

Although she looked pale and sick, her figure was as delicate and beautiful as willow catkins in the wind.

Her beauty feels familiar yet strange, as if you have seen her somewhere before.

The appearance of this woman immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Her beauty is the kind that goes deep into the bones and makes people unable to look away.

A satisfied smile also appeared on Murong Shuo's face.