The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

"Dad, I know." Being in an imperial family, there are many things that are beyond one's control. Shen Tianjiao understands the truth, but she is just soft-hearted.

As a mother, Shen Tianjiao can be soft-hearted and can protect her own son well, but as the mother of a future emperor, she does not have the right to be soft-hearted and protect him well.

If she doesn't learn to let go, then Li Muyang will most likely not be a good emperor even if he doesn't become a king who loses his country.

Letting go and experiencing those cruel things are the first things Li Muyang has to learn on his road to becoming an emperor.

"Oh." Marquis Zhenbei sighed helplessly. The most ruthless are the royal families. Being born in an imperial family means that you are destined to be helpless from the beginning to the end of your life.

As an emperor, one has to give up many things. Sometimes, for the sake of the overall situation, one even has to violate one's own moral bottom line and do things that one is unwilling to do.

It is difficult to be an emperor, and it is even more difficult to be a good emperor or a wise ruler throughout history.

"Father, I'm fine." Shen Tianjiao looked up and smiled at the Marquis of Zhenbei, then changed the subject. "Father, I'm worried about whether you have the ability to quell this unrest, to prevent the court from changing, and the people from suffering."

Although Shen Tianjiao had personally commanded many major battles in her previous life, the present time is different from the past. She has not experienced a coup in the capital.

Moreover, she knew very well that all those aristocratic families had their own selfish motives, and they would not avoid participating in it for the sake of their own interests and the rise and fall of their families.

Once they get involved, they will definitely make the muddy water even more muddy. Even if she controls the situation at that time, the chaos they bring will not be eliminated in a short time.

What's more, it will even affect Li Muyang's future ascension to the throne, which is something Shen Tianjiao cannot tolerate. She wants to give Li Muyang a prosperous country, not a country with political turmoil and numerous problems.

The Marquis of Zhenbei looked up at his daughter and smiled gently, "Jiaojiao, you have to believe in yourself. You were born in the Marquis of Zhenbei Mansion, and the family's inheritance and glory are engraved in your blood and bones."

"Father believes that you have the ability to handle this matter well. You handled Li Bin's rebellion a few days ago very well."

"Bai Qishan and Yan Mingde praised you to the skies, saying you were very much like your father, decisive and courageous, able to remain calm in times of crisis, and able to act with a sense of urgency and foresight. Furthermore, you knew how to be prepared for danger even when you were safe."

"Girl, just the fact that you sent Bai Qishan to Ganzhou and asked him to recruit soldiers and train new soldiers is something that even your father can't compare to."

"Don't panic or have any concerns. Just do what's in your heart."

"Your third brother must have sent pigeons to your eldest and second brothers. They will be back soon, and they brought quite a few people with them this time."

"Although Li Hong has been planning for many years, his soldiers are simply no match for our Shen family army."

"We still have a great chance of winning, and you have your father, your brother, and the entire Zhenbei Marquisate backing you up. You don't need to worry at all."

"Although your father has not been in the capital these years, the reputation of my Zhenbei Marquis Mansion is not just an empty shell."

"I can't say how many there are, but among the aristocratic families in the capital, at least half will listen to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion."

"Girl, the battle hasn't even started yet, and you already have a 50% chance of winning. What are you afraid of?"

Shen Tianjiao, who was in a depressed mood just now, suddenly felt confident after hearing what Zhenbei Hou said.

"Well, Dad, I understand. Don't worry, I can handle this situation."

"That's right. This is my daughter, the Marquis of Zhenbei. Don't worry about anything. Just do what you should do."

"Jiaojiao, remember this: even if you poke a hole in the sky, your father and brothers can put it back up."

The Marquis of Zhenbei looked at Shen Tianjiao and felt extremely comforted. His daughter had been independent-minded since she was young, and she had suffered a lot of grievances because of the wasted time in the harem over the years.

Now that he sees his daughter has cheered up again, it is no exaggeration to say that the Marquis of Zhenbei would wake up laughing in his dreams.

"I know that if my father and brothers weren't here, I wouldn't have the courage."

Shen Tianjiao, whose mood had suddenly become brighter, regained her confidence.

"Jiaojiao, I'll have your third brother go visit your grandfathers and uncles later. Ask them to move as needed and come out of the mountains as needed. They should all come out to help you maintain order."

Thinking about the chaotic situation that was about to come, the Marquis of Zhenbei was worried, but he also felt a little excited and happy in his heart.

He knew very well what the current situation in the court was like. If he wanted to change the current situation, he had to go through a turmoil.

After this turmoil, the Yunli Kingdom is bound to usher in new changes and atmosphere. Their Zhenbei Marquis Mansion has been guarding the border for generations, isn't it for the peace and prosperity of the country and for Yunli to become more and more powerful?

And now all this is about to be realized in the hands of his daughter Shen Tianjiao. How can he not be excited and happy?

"Father, I asked my third brother to go visit without even asking for your opinion."

It was only right and proper to ask the Marquis of Zhenbei before doing this matter. Shen Tianjiao smiled at the Marquis of Zhenbei a little embarrassedly.

"Well, well done." Marquis Zhenbei didn't think too much about it. What he was thinking in his heart was that Shen Tianjiao was indeed his daughter, and he had already arranged it without waiting for him to say anything.

"Jiaojiao, let Han Ming go with your third brother to fight the enemy. Oh, and bring Quan Zheng along too. He's a fierce general who doesn't even care about his life in a fight."

"Yes, I understand." Shen Tianjiao stood up and said, "Father, I have to go back to the palace to handle government affairs. You don't have to worry about anything. Just focus on detoxifying and recuperating."

"Just wait, Jiaojiao will definitely return with a great victory this time. She will never disgrace the reputation of our Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, nor will she bring shame to you."

"Okay, go ahead. Daddy also promised to detoxify and recuperate diligently, and not let Jiaojiao be distracted by me."

Marquis Zhenbei knew that at this moment, he could not help his daughter due to his health. He now stayed in this villa honestly to detoxify and not let Shen Tianjiao worry about him anymore. This was the greatest help to Shen Tianjiao.

"Well, Father, I'll have someone send Mu'er over in a bit. I'll have to trouble you to take care of this child."

Shen Tianjiao looked at the Marquis of Zhenbei. She now liked her father more and more.

After Shen Tianjiao left the courtyard of the Marquis of Zhenbei, she went to see her son Li Muyang. She had originally promised Li Muyang to have dinner with him today, but now it seems that she has to break her promise again.

"Mother." Li Muyang saw Shen Tianjiao from afar and was so happy that he almost flew up.

Shen Tianjiao caught Li Muyang who was running towards her, hugged him in her arms, and said, "Run slower, don't fall."

"Yeah." Li Muyang buried his head in Shen Tianjiao's arms. The familiar warm breath made him feel at ease and his sense of security also increased.

Shen Tianjiao touched Li Muyang's head and said apologetically, "Mu'er, your mother can't have dinner with you today."

"My queen mother is going back to the palace to punish those who hurt you. Be good, and I will send you to your grandfather in a moment."

"Your grandfather was poisoned by a bad guy. He is now detoxifying and healing. Your mother can't be with him to protect him. Can you guard your grandfather for your mother?"

Li Muyang raised his head and looked at Shen Tianjiao with sparkling eyes. Although he was reluctant to leave Shen Tianjiao, he also knew that he could not pester Shen Tianjiao because Shen Tianjiao had important things to do.

Furthermore, Shen Tianjiao entrusted him with the important task of protecting the Marquis of Zhenbei. He had to listen to his mother and help her protect his grandfather so as not to let her worry.

"Well, okay, mother, I will be obedient." Li Muyang tugged at Shen Tianjiao's clothes tightly, "Mother, come and pick me up after you beat those bad guys away."

"Mother will come to pick you up soon. Be good and obedient. When she comes to pick you up, I'll take you to travel in the North, okay?"

Shen Tianjiao hugged Li Muyang tightly. The little child in her arms was now her greatest motivation.

"Okay." Li Muyang was finally happy. If he went out to travel, it would mean that he could stay with his mother for a while.

After comforting Li Muyang, Shen Tianjiao had him sent to the Marquis of Zhenbei and prepared to return to the palace.

"Miss, someone came with this and said he wanted to see you." Han Ming handed the golden token in his hand to Shen Tianjiao.

Shen Tianjiao took the golden token and looked down, she was shocked. She looked up at Han Ming and ordered: "Hurry and invite the person in."

"Yes." Han Ming saw that Shen Tianjiao's expression was not right, so he did not dare to delay and went to ask for help immediately.

Shen Tianjiao clenched the golden token in her hand. The origin of this golden token was not simple.

There has always been a story circulating among the royal palace and nobles of Yunli, that the founding emperor of Yunli personally established a golden army.

This golden army is called the God of War, and is invincible in both combat power and loyalty.

Shen Tianjiao had only heard of it before, but had never seen it. Moreover, when Li Heng was the emperor in his previous life, he did not have this golden army, so Shen Tianjiao always thought it was just a legend.

After seeing this golden token today, Shen Tianjiao realized that this was not a legend but a real thing.

Shen Tianjiao held the golden token in her hand, feeling a little nervous and a little excited.

She couldn't imagine how much her combat effectiveness would be improved if she had this army, and she had a hunch that this golden army was sent by their master to help her defeat the enemy this time.

Soon a man wearing a golden mask was brought in. He knelt down when he saw Shen Tianjiao and said, "Your Majesty, I, Lin Mozhou, come to see you."

"General Lin, please stand up quickly." Shen Tianjiao called Lin Mozhou to stand up. "I wonder what brings you here, General Lin?"

"In reply to the Queen, I am here on the orders of my master. He has said that from now on, I and my Golden Army will follow you. From now on, you will be our new master."

"Master, please give us your orders, and I and my men will obey."

Lin Mozhou stood there with his head lowered. Whoever held the golden token would be their master. He came here today with the golden token to recognize his master.

From now on, Shen Tianjiao is their master.

This sudden surprise made Shen Tianjiao a little dizzy, but now she felt more confident.

"Okay, General Lin, you will stay here for now. When General Shen Xinghao returns, we will discuss with him how to defend against the enemy. Until this rebellion is over, you will follow General Shen."

"When the rebellion is over, you will return to the palace to report."

Now that Lin Mozhou is here, Shen Tianjiao no longer has to worry about Shen Xinghao acting on impulse. "General Lin, when you and General Shen are fighting the enemy together, you must protect General Shen's safety and not let anything happen to him."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely protect General Shen."

The mission of the Golden Army is to be loyal to their master and obey their master's orders completely. Now that Shen Tianjiao has given the order, Lin Mozhou naturally has the responsibility to carry it out to the end.

Looking at Lin Mozhou leaving, Shen Tianjiao was filled with mixed emotions. She had never imagined that this legendary army would be in the hands of Ruan Yuhu.

When Ruan Yuhu sent troops to besiege the Feng family last night, Shen Tianjiao thought that the soldiers she used were the private soldiers left to her by the late emperor.

Who could have guessed that it was the Golden Army? It seemed that the rumors in the palace were true. This aunt, who seemed to have no status or position, was actually the controller of the entire Yunli Dynasty.

The late emperor's favor for her had long surpassed that for anyone else around him. The late emperor did not leave this golden army, which symbolized status and position, to his own son, but gave it to Ruan Yuhu instead. This shows the position of Ruan Yuhu in the late emperor's heart.

Not long ago, Shen Tianjiao was still wondering how someone like Ruan Yuhu could do something as impulsive as besieging the Feng family.

Now Shen Tianjiao realized that the other person was not impulsive, but that he really had the ability.

However, what made Shen Tianjiao even more upset at this moment was that Ruan Yuhu actually gave this golden army to her, not to let them help her, but to make them hers from now on.

Shen Tianjiao was really moved by Ruan Yuhu's unreserved trust in her. She felt that she was the happiest person in the world.

She is really grateful that there are so many people around her who love her and are willing to help her selflessly.

What she has to do now is to work hard to govern Yunli Country well, so that Yunli Country will no longer suffer from the pain of war, let the people of Yunli Country live and work in peace, and make Yunli Country the most powerful country in the world, to repay their trust.

Shen Tianjiao walked outside and looked up at the sky. She suddenly wondered why the sky was so colorful today.