Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

An inexplicable emotion surged in his heart, and he didn't want to continue to be entangled with her in this small space.

Her fingertips lightly brushed across his sleeves. To him, it was just a light touch like a breeze on his face, but it instantly made her lose her mind and her cheeks turned red.

They were originally father-in-law and daughter-in-law, but they seemed to have crossed a line that should not be crossed, which made him alert.

"I have finished my meal. Please leave. I am going to pray for blessings." His words were filled with unquestionable majesty, and he turned to leave.

Upon hearing this, Eunuch An gently raised the whisk in his hand and was about to follow the emperor, but was attracted by the following conversation.

"Your Majesty, do you think it's not to your liking? I'd like to prepare something else for you, or is the vegetarian food in the temple better? I'll go get it right away!"

Zhang Tianai looked up eagerly, her eyes full of anxiety and flattery. There was a barely perceptible tremor in her voice, making her seem particularly proactive.

She looked as if she was asking herself where she had gone wrong, and as if she was seeking some comfort.

Murong Shuo paused slightly when he heard this, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, but it did not reach his eyes: "Never mind, your cooking skills are not bad. Although not as light as those in the temple, you can still taste some sincerity."

There was a subtle tenderness in his words, as if he was affirming her efforts, and as if he had found her uniqueness through comparison.

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Tianai called again, a reassuring smile on her face. Then she mustered up the courage to say, "I am willing to prepare lunch for Your Majesty, and I also hope to be by your side to pray for your blessing. May the Empress Dowager recover soon."

Her words were full of sincerity and expectation. After she finished speaking, she lowered her head shyly, as if she was afraid that her feelings were too obvious.

A light cough broke the silence. She quickly covered her lips with her hands and secretly looked at Murong Shuo, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes.

Murong Shuo looked at her deeply, but did not look back and left.

Zhang Tianai wanted to chase after him, but was stopped by Eunuch An.

"Your Majesty, you should stay here and rest. You are still weak and your cough has not subsided. It is not appropriate for you to accompany him. Besides, the Emperor's blessing is a serious matter. It may be inappropriate for the former Crown Princess to go with him."

There was a hint of scrutiny in Eunuch An's words. He always felt that the former Crown Princess's behavior was too deliberate, and seemed to be hiding some unknown purpose.

He narrowed his eyes, trying to read more information from her expression, but there was only innocence and desire on Zhang Tianai's face.

"The emperor didn't say it explicitly..." Zhang Tianai wanted to argue, but was interrupted by Eunuch An's gaze.

Eunuch An sighed inwardly. Although he couldn't guess what the former Crown Princess was thinking, it was always right to stop her.

As for her true intentions, perhaps only time can give the answer.

"Your words are quite reasonable, sir. Praying for blessings should be done with piety and in solitude. Although this temple is vast, we must be careful in what we say and do, so as not to disturb the tranquility of the Buddhist temple."

After hearing this, Eunuch An's eyes flashed with a complex emotion, as if to say: "As long as the emperor agrees, everything is possible."

Zhang Tianai understood what he meant and bowed to Eunuch An to express his gratitude.

"Eunuch, how could Tianai not know what you are thinking? It's just..." There was a hint of smile in Zhang Tianai's words, but she didn't finish her words, leaving Eunuch An with a meaningful back.

She gently stroked the exquisite food box in her hand, then carried it out gracefully.

Outside the door, Chunmei was waiting anxiously. When she saw Zhang Tianai, she stepped forward, her eyes full of concern: "Miss, the emperor just left and didn't seem to pay attention to my greetings. You and the emperor..."

Zhang Tianai just smiled slightly, glanced at the guards standing silently beside him, and whispered, "Thank you for waiting here, big brother guard. Tianai is very grateful."

Upon hearing this, the guard lowered his head slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Zhang Tianai said to Chunmei, "The Emperor just came out. I made breakfast for him and he liked it. I'll prepare lunch later."

The imperial guards watched the former Crown Princess walk away, thinking to themselves: How will this former Crown Princess cope with the future?

On the other side, Zhang Tianai and Chunmei set out on their journey home, while Liu Pozi and her group could no longer contain their curiosity and moved from the courtyard to a secluded place outside the temple, waiting with bated breath.

They knew very well that the former Crown Princess had not only prepared a sumptuous breakfast for His Majesty, but it was also a subtle test.

Would His Majesty accept it as he had last time? What would be the outcome? These questions raged like fuel on a fire, making it difficult for them to calm down.

Waiting seems to be the only theme at this moment.

Deep in the quiet temple, a group of figures were hiding quietly, their hearts tense.

Just when the tension reached its peak, the temple door opened slightly.

Liu Pozi's eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and she instantly caught sight of the familiar figure - the former Crown Princess. Her appearance was like a flash of surprise in the morning light, and everyone chose to avoid her at the same time.

After the former Crown Princess's footsteps faded away, she quietly sent someone to investigate.

Returning to the courtyard, her heartbeat gradually subsided. Mrs. Liu gently stroked her chest, trying to calm the uneasiness.

Zhang Tianai understood their concerns, but she dispelled all suspicions with a smile.

Not only did she tell him the truth, she also asked for fresher dishes to prepare lunch for the emperor.

Upon hearing this, Liu Pozi and others felt mixed emotions.

The relationship between the former Crown Princess and the Emperor seems to be quietly warming up, which makes them start to worry about their own future, wondering whether the former dignity will come to her again, and where they will go.

Liu Pozi's heart was in turmoil. She secretly wondered whether she should tell the Crown Princess all this, let her know and take action, so as to prevent the former Crown Princess from regaining the emperor's favor and changing the existing situation.

After a short rest, Zhang Tianai used the water as a mirror and gently stroked the slightly wet collar of her clothes. Her unintentional action revealed a bit of a woman's delicacy and shyness.

Without changing her clothes, she went back to the kitchen and made mung bean soup by herself.

The mung bean soup, just like her mood at the moment, can both relieve summer heat and clear away heat, perfectly complementing this scorching summer day.

As time went by, the sun grew hotter and hotter, and beads of sweat began to appear on her forehead.

However, the sweat not only did not diminish her charm, but made her body fragrance even more intense, like a breeze in summer, refreshing and pleasant.

In addition to mung bean soup, she also carefully prepared mung bean porridge, cold vegetables and smashed cucumbers. Each dish embodies her hard work and ingenuity.

Especially the smashed cucumber, which is crisp and refreshing, leaving a lasting aftertaste.

Carrying a lunch box, she walked out of the courtyard lightly and headed straight for the familiar Buddhist temple.

Eunuch An was still waiting there as he had been yesterday, with a glint of curiosity and respect in his eyes.

Zhang Tianai smiled at him, and that smile was like the warm spring sun, warm but not dazzling.

Chunmei followed closely behind, carrying a heavy food box, and every step she took seemed so steady and solemn.

Eunuch An seemed to smell a faint fragrance, which was both tempting with food and Zhang Tianai's unique body fragrance, which moved him.

However, Zhang Tianai did not notice his abnormality, but continued to walk forward, her heart full of anticipation and confidence for the lunch that was about to be served.

Walking slowly to the front of the dragon throne, the emperor lowered his eyes, as if isolated from the world.

In a voice as soft as boneless, she gently opened her red lips and said, "Your Majesty, I come to see you again."

Murong Shuo slowly opened his deep eyes and looked into hers. In an instant, a unique fragrance filled the air. It was her unique scent that quietly invaded this magnificent hall.

"Your Majesty, I have made some mung bean soup myself, hoping it can help you relieve the heat." As Zhang Tianai spoke, her knees quietly touched the ground and she knelt down gracefully.

Then, she turned her head slightly and her gaze moved to Eunuch An and Chunmei. The two were bowing respectfully, and everything was said without words.

Murong Shuo's gaze seemed to be attracted by a magnet, and never left her figure. Even the movement of gently fiddling with the Buddhist beads in his hand quietly stopped.

Not only was the fragrance lingering in his heart, but what caught his attention was that the front of her shirt was slightly sticking to her skin due to sweat, and it faintly revealed a somewhat attractive luster. It swayed gently as she knelt, like a lotus leaf swaying gently in the summer breeze, making it difficult to look away.