After the interstellar female general died in battle, she transmigrated into the body of a dashing p

The two ancestors finally entered the room. As the Empress's personal maid since childhood, she was now methodically directing the other palace servants to clean up the mess.

Later, Zheng'an heard bits and pieces of information and realized that she hadn't died with that 'foolish woman.' Instead, they were saved thanks to Old Man Feng's timely arrival and the use of his internal energy and some kind of Snow Lotus Pill.

I wonder if she committed too many sins in her past life and is now reaping the consequences.

After suffering so much, even this can only be kept for a limited time.

My adoptive mother's body is so weak that she might not live long without an antidote. She herself needs someone to protect her heart meridian with internal energy. Even if an antidote is used, she can only take it after she turns three years old. If she takes it before that, her body will not be able to withstand the drug's effects and she will die.

The feeling of needing someone else to keep her alive made her extremely unhappy.

"master."

Seeing the man in black suddenly appear in the study, Zheng An was once again amazed by the martial arts of this time and space; they were simply excellent skills for robbery, self-defense, and survival.

Before the golden nanmu wood table, she wore a deep blue brocade dress, the hem embroidered with pure white plum blossoms. She had abandoned the pearl flowers and tassels, and her long black hair was tied up with a simple bone hairpin. She wore no makeup, yet her beauty was undeniable.

Yun Shu did not put down the travelogue of the martial arts world in her hand. Her slender fingers, as delicate as taro sprouts, turned the yellowed pages. She parted her lips slightly and asked, "Where did you find it?"

"The person behind Yuanxiang is from the Taichu Mansion."

"Heh!" Yun Shu lightly tossed the book in her hand onto the table, her delicate eyebrows, like distant mountains, twitched slightly, and the killing intent in her eyes was fully revealed.

The man in black kept his head down, not daring to look up, only staring at the legs of the nanmu wood table.

The Empress seems much more composed than before, but he always felt that she was even more unfathomable!

Taichu Mansion is a sect with a great reputation in the martial arts world. It has always been well-behaved and even sometimes does good deeds and charity. No one expected that it would get involved in the struggle for imperial power this time.

"If they still don't confess after three days, then we don't need to keep them alive."

The person who usually appears gentle and composed now reveals the authority and ruthlessness of someone who has long held a high position.

The man in black paused for a moment, then said, "Yes!"

This is completely unlike the master's usual style.

After the man in black left, Yun Shu turned to look at the little figure lying in the cradle, then turned back to write something with her slender wrist.

Zheng An felt that this glance was so meaningful.

When Liu Danqin entered the study, the first thing she saw was the older child reading a book and the younger child looking at the ceiling, neither crying nor making a fuss.

She sighed almost softly and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has arrived."

If the Empress doesn't love the princess, she never lets the princess out of her sight. If she says she loves her, it's been several days and she's never hugged her or even spoken to her.

The princess is still young now. When she gets older and starts to understand things, she will probably be sad and upset.

Zheng An, looking at the rooftop, would never think that way.

In her time, those high-tech synthetic life forms generally had a weak sense of kinship, let alone a freak like her.

As the Empress of Anchong Kingdom, she felt neither joy nor anticipation at the Emperor's arrival, and never suppressed the other concubines in the palace.

Simply doing what she was supposed to do, Yun Shu paused her writing, got up, and walked outside.

Liu Danqin stepped forward and picked up the little princess, following behind her.

The main hall of Muyun Palace

The emperor was already seated in the head seat, and just as he picked up his teacup to skim the tea foam, he saw the empress and the others walking towards him.

Yun Shu curtsied respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Before she could finish her curtsy, the emperor quickly stepped forward and helped her up, saying, "Didn't I tell you, there's no need for curtsy?"

Yun Shu stood up and looked at him respectfully, saying, "Propriety must not be disregarded."

The emperor already knew her temperament, so he didn't say anything more. He simply stepped forward and took Zheng'an, who was being held from behind, from behind.

Looking at the little one in his arms with skin as white and smooth as a peeled eggshell, he said gently, "The Imperial Clan Court recently submitted a few memorials. Take a look and see which one is appropriate."

The chief eunuch Liu Fuquan, who was standing behind him acting as a stake, immediately took out a memorial with a blank sheet of Xuan paper on it, on which he had written a few words in a flamboyant style, and respectfully handed it to the Empress.

Although there are already four princes and three princesses in the royal family, only the one the emperor is holding in his arms is a legitimate child.

Yun Shu finished reading what she had received. The characters on it were all very good. The character "懿" written on the Xuan paper meant "the people's inherent virtue," which showed that the emperor valued it highly.

She placed the papers on the table and said calmly, "They are all very good. Your Majesty, please make the decision."

The emperor, who was teasing the baby with his finger, looked up at her plain face, which remained expressionless. As if on a whim, he said, "Why don't you think of one too, Shu'er?"

Standing on either side, Liu Fuquan and Danqin were both surprised by what the Emperor had suddenly heard.

The names of these princes and princesses were chosen by the Imperial Clan Court after deliberation and selection, and then submitted to the Emperor for final selection. Since the founding of the Anchong Kingdom, no imperial heir has ever involved the child's mother in the selection process.

However, considering that they had seen best the Emperor's tolerance and affection for the Empress over the years, they immediately felt relieved.

Zheng An was completely oblivious to the situation. He slapped away her adoptive father's hand. Although he was handsome and his hands were long and well-defined, how could he be so childish, teasing her like a dog, rubbing her armpits? Didn't he know she was ticklish? If anyone had dared to do that before, her hand would have been dislocated long ago.

Seeing that big hand being pushed away and then coming back, she angrily let out a loud "Ah, ah, Aba" in a soft, sweet voice.

This little one usually just eats, sleeps, poops, or stares around with her big eyes wide open. She rarely cries or fusses, and always looks reluctant when anyone tries to hold her.

The emperor thought that she was indeed his and Shu'er's child, not only cute but also very smart, and she liked to play with him knowing that he was her biological father.

He had no idea that his son was yelling and cursing at him.

The emperor's words surprised Yun Shu, and a slight ripple appeared in the depths of her eyes, which then returned to calm in an instant.

Yun Shu gazed absently at the baby in the swaddling clothes, waving its paws and making "Aba Aba" sounds, murmuring, "An, An as in peace."

The emperor was busy playing with the child and didn't quite hear, "Shu'er, what word are you thinking of?"

Yun Shu came to her senses and calmly repeated, "An, An as in peace."

None of them expected that she would give this word.

Zheng'an was so surprised that his little hand stopped moving, and he stopped babbling. Was this fate?

The emperor, however, only thought for a moment before happily saying, "This character is good." He lifted the baby in his arms high and said to her, "You have a name now, little one."

When the imperial edict was issued the following day, the court and the imperial harem were in an uproar. The seventh princess of Anchong Kingdom, the only legitimate daughter, was personally bestowed the name 'Zheng Zhi'an' by the emperor, and the title of Princess Le'an.

Bestowing a name is a normal thing, but what is abnormal is this character. Originally, the character "子" (zi) was the turn of the imperial heirs of this generation, but the emperor changed it to "祉" (zhi), which means blessing and prosperity; it also has the meaning of praying for the descent of the gods.

Secondly, all princes and princesses were officially appointed only after they reached the age of marriage (hairpinning and coming-of-age ceremony).

She is also the Empress's only legitimate daughter, so one can imagine her future status.