Born a phoenix? The husband I picked up is the young emperor

Chapter 1888

Shi Anxia thought for a long time, but couldn't think of which Mr. Xiao wanted to see her without a visiting card, so she just said that he was busy and didn't see her.

After a while, the doorman came back to report, "Mr. Xiao said that he came all the way from the capital and is an old acquaintance of the princess. He hopes that the princess will meet him in her busy schedule."

Shi Anxia put down the grain account book he was reading, rubbed his brows, and said, "Please ask him to come in."

Someone from Beijing? An old acquaintance?

Her eyes lit up. Xiao Changle?

But the person who came was exhausted and it turned out to be...Emperor Zhaowu Xiao Zhi!

Master Xiao! Master Xiao!

Shi Anxia burst out laughing and quickly stood up and bowed, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty."

Emperor Zhaowu smiled and gave a false helping, his wide sleeves bringing up a scent of pine ink, "My sister, there is no need to be so polite." He then joked, "My sister, do you seem a little disappointed to see that it is me?"

"Your Majesty is joking. I just never thought that 'Young Master Xiao' was you." Shi Anxia stood up and sat elegantly beside Emperor Zhaowu after he took his seat. She tapped the table with her fingertips to signal Bei Hui to serve tea.

She observed the tired look on the emperor's face and frowned, "Is it because of the situation in Lingzhou that my brother rushed all the way from the capital?"

Emperor Zhaowu took the teacup and opened the lid. Amid the mist of tea, the emperor's eyes were filled with a gentle smile. "I am here to support my sister. I heard that you want to execute Jiang Zhongxin on the spot?"

Shi Anxia smiled, "Jiang Zhongxin is already on his way to the capital in secret. I had people spread that rumor."

Jiang Zhongxin has been operating in Lingzhou for many years, and his influence and minions have already spread to every corner.

On the surface, this man appeared to be honest and upright. Whenever there was a disaster, he would open his granaries to distribute grain, and he would build bridges and roads himself. He enjoyed a good reputation among the people.

To touch him would be to touch the interests of various aristocratic families and merchants, and would involve a large number of court officials.

This guy was also good at disguise. All the benefits given to the people on the surface were won by him with great efforts, and the heavy taxes and levies in secret were all the fault of the Northern Wing court.

Jiang Zhongxin even formed an alliance of interests with the northern border merchants, the grain transport office, and the border army generals, and they all prospered and suffered together.

There were also some important officials in the six ministries of the court who had secret dealings with him.

Such a person's movements are like shaking mountains. If you cut off one of their heads, there may be thousands of hands attacking in the dark.

Shi Anxia wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to wipe out all parties before they could make arrangements.

Otherwise, it would take who knows how long it would take to bring him to the capital for a thorough trial. If all parties joined forces to attack, Lingzhou would be in chaos.

At that time, Anxia explained the situation in detail to Emperor Zhaowu, and at the end, he added, "The chaos in Lingzhou will surely attract the covetousness of Liang and Wan."

Wan State was unwilling to accept the defeat. She had captured quite a few Wan State spies recently.

The people of Liang coveted the gold mines, and Cen Che was the best proof of this.

All parties are waiting for Lingzhou to fall into chaos so that they can take advantage of the situation to get a bite of the fat meat.

Shi Anxia analyzed and reported to Emperor Zhaowu.

Be careful with your words and respectful in your attitude.

She asked someone to bring the city defense map and explained the deployment to him one by one.

Emperor Zhaowu looked at Shi Anxia with a focused expression and gentle eyes, nodding his head from time to time to show his approval, "My royal sister has thought it through carefully."

He paused for a moment, with admiration in his eyes, "If my sister were a man, she would definitely become the most outstanding general in our northern wing."

Shi Anxia bowed slightly and said modestly, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. The success of Lingzhou is due to the concerted efforts of all the soldiers. General Wu Qicheng planned the battle, Tang Xinghe and Ma Chuyang led the charge, and I, your sister, only contributed a little. I am good at speaking, and I can tell your Majesty a few things."

She raised her eyes to look at Emperor Zhaowu, "The Northern Wing is full of talented people, and it is Your Majesty's virtue to know how to appoint the right people to the right positions."

Emperor Zhaowu smiled heartily, "Your Majesty, there's no need to say that. My current situation is entirely due to you and my husband." He suddenly stopped smiling and asked cautiously, "My husband...is there any news?"