The legitimate daughter was reborn, and the emperor’s little Jiaojiao went crazy.

Chapter 952: The Most Honorable Widow in the North Wing

When Emperor Zhaowu asked about Cen Yuan, Shi Anxia's fingertips trembled slightly, and the ripples in the teacup reflected the hesitation in her eyes.

She clearly wanted to tell the truth. The news about Cen Yuan went back and forth between her lips and teeth for several times, but when she spoke, she shook her head for some unknown reason and said, "No news yet."

She lowered her eyes and stared at the tea, her face calm, "My sister is trapped in Gongcheng and has never set foot in Tiema City."

Memories of past lives linger around my heart like a poisonous snake.

The loyal minister donated bribes, but the good general was a scoundrel who only cared about his own selfishness and had no sense of justice.

The great uncle who seemed to be as upright as a banished immortal actually conspired with the old ministers of Beiyi to murder Beiyi's benefactor... one reversal after another made Shi Anxia dare not tell the truth to an emperor.

Rebirth does not necessarily mean that one can foresee opportunities, but it is more likely that one will deviate from the path of rebirth with preconceived ideas.

By then, she will lose everything.

The human heart is the most unpredictable, and the emperor's heart is even more unpredictable. Shi Anxia finally had some reservations about the new emperor.

She couldn't afford to gamble on this. After all, even blood relatives could turn against each other in front of the dragon throne, let alone a princess from another family.

Two drops of tea suddenly splashed out, leaving wet marks on her moon-white sleeves.

Emperor Zhaowu thought that he had touched Shi Anxia's heart, so he just said in a deep voice, "The capital... has already arranged funeral ceremonies for the consort. My sister... please accept my condolences, and don't force anything."

His comfort was as thin as paper.

From then on, the imperial sister became a widow.

He covered his face with his sleeves and hid his sadness by drinking tea.

He swore that even if she was a widow, she must be the most honorable widow in the North Wing and no one could bully her.

Shi Anxia was stunned for only a moment, but was not surprised. She said two words lightly, "Okay."

Emperor Zhaowu heard a mixture of sadness and helplessness, and his heart became even heavier.

Shi Anxia was thinking that this would further confirm the rumor that the prince consort was dead, and many people would surely be unable to resist revealing their true colors.

Among Cen Yuan's former subordinates, there are only a few who are loyal to Emperor Heng, and it is still unclear. In fact, everyone is loyal only to their own interests.

That legitimate merit of following the dragon is really enviable.

While Shi Anxia was thinking about this, he had someone serve the meal and had a meal with Emperor Zhaowu who had come from afar.

Simple meals, without much ingenuity, just to fill the stomach.

This is what Shi Anxia ate every day in Gongcheng.

Emperor Zhaowu was probably hungry and ate with gusto. However, when he thought about the good grain going into the black market and the people eating moldy rice, he was so angry that he wanted to arrest all these people and behead them immediately.

He talked about the Zheng family and the fourth young master of Zheng.

Shi Anxia said, "Zheng family? They are not only in the grain industry, they have also extended their hands to the salt industry."

Emperor Zhaowu was so angry that he put down his chopsticks, "Salt industry? How dare they?"

"The Zheng family is powerful, not only in Lingzhou, but also in other places. They are not a century-old family, they have no foundation, and they have no scruples, so if they get involved in the salt industry, they will lose their heads. For them, it's just a decoration. As long as they are not caught, everything will be fine. Even if they are caught, they can just give them money and keep it a secret."

He lost his respect for the imperial power, thought he was all-powerful and could do anything.

Shi Anxia added, "The fourth son of the Zheng family was actually born to a concubine. The head of the Zheng family had no son, so he had to bring the son born to the concubine back home. This child has done all kinds of bad things, and I will kill him."

Emperor Zhaowu felt a chill down his spine when he was mistaken for the fourth son of Zheng.

After the meal, Shi Anxia asked Emperor Zhaowu, "Where does Your Majesty plan to stay? How long do you plan to stay in Lingzhou?"

Emperor Zhaowu thought for a moment and said, "I am traveling incognito, so I will stay at Enyi Inn."

Shi Anxia was silent for a moment, then nodded. Now was not the time to expose the emperor's whereabouts. In addition to considering his safety, she also had to consider her next deployment.

Emperor Zhaowu was like a child asking for candy, and could not wait to explain in general the matter of "the emperor guarding the national gate" and moving the capital.

Shi Anxia was shocked, and then pleasantly surprised, "Your Majesty will become a famous emperor throughout the ages." He seemed to be unsatisfied, "Our emperor is wise! The people of the North Wing are blessed!"

Just like when he wanted to get a word of praise and affirmation from his master and father, he would work hard regardless of his own safety. Emperor Zhaowu asked cautiously, "Does my sister also think this is feasible?"

More than feasible? Shi Anxia had originally planned to first govern Lingzhou with iron-blooded tactics, and then make suggestions to the retired emperor, asking him to persuade Emperor Zhaowu to move the capital.

An emperor guards the country's gates! An emperor guards the country's gates! What a prosperous era!

An emperor who protects the people closely under his wings will be remembered through the ages and will become a legend of the Northern Wing.

Before Anxia could speak, Emperor Zhaowu brought it up himself and even came to Lingzhou to make arrangements for it.

Shi Anxia stood up and bowed deeply, "I am willing to fully cooperate with the emperor."

Emperor Zhaowu quietly moved into the Enyi Inn, pretending to be an old acquaintance of the princess in Beijing.

At that time, Anxia originally lived in the best courtyard of Enyi Inn, which was heavily guarded and had an escape passage in the inner bedroom, so that one could escape safely in case of an emergency.

She explained the situation and wanted to exchange with Emperor Zhaowu.

Emperor Zhaowu refused, "Lingzhou is your fiefdom, and you are now the master of Lingzhou. Naturally, you should live in the main courtyard."

When Anxia wanted to say something, Emperor Zhaowu said, "Do you want to confirm my status as emperor? Otherwise, which old acquaintance in the capital can surpass you?"

Shi Anxia was helpless, "Then I'll have to inconvenience the Emperor for a few days."

Emperor Zhaowu shook his head, "I'm not wronged. When I was Prince Ling, I lived in a porridge shed. It is a luxury for ordinary people to have a tile to shelter from the wind and snow. I have suffered a lot, so you don't have to feel bad for me, my sister."

Shi Anxia said again, "It is a blessing for Beiyi to have our emperor."

Emperor Zhaowu was delighted. "By the way, where are the children? Hurry up and have someone bring them to my uncle. I am tired from traveling and need to rest for a few days. I will not disturb you from your work. I will take care of the children for you."

Shi Anxia: "..."

Do you want to shorten my child’s life?

"The children are very naughty and can talk a little now. They talk a lot and never stop from the moment they open their eyes in the morning. They are really annoying. You should..." Shi Anxia tried to dissuade Emperor Zhaowu from taking care of the children.

But Emperor Zhaowu had never experienced the torture of being beaten by a child, so he didn't care at all, "Children should talk more. All three children can talk now?"

Shi Anxia shook her head. "No, I can only say one by one. Two two and three three... I'm not quite there yet."

Emperor Zhaowu was very interested. "Bring them to my courtyard and I'll take care of them for you. Anyway, there's a wet nurse here, so I won't lead you astray. Hey, why haven't you officially given her a name yet?"

"Yes." Shi Anxia answered truthfully, "One is Cen Ce, two and three are Cen Si and Cen Nian respectively."

Emperor Zhaowu silently chanted, "Cen Ce... Cen Si, Cen Nian..."

The emperor's sister missed her husband so much! He didn't ask any more questions, but just asked her to send the children to his yard.

At night, Shi Anxia was wearing a moon-white middle-length dress, had just wrung out her wet hair, and was preparing to go to bed.

Cen Yuan, wearing Ye Xun's human skin mask, successfully entered the inner bedroom through the escape passage.