The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Shen Tianjiao looked at Wang Yunzhi, who kept silent after greeting her, and wondered what kind of difficulties the Prime Minister Wang was facing now.

But before Shen Tianjiao could think about it, Wang Yunzhi spoke up, "Empress, can you fulfill your promise now?"

"Of course, I always keep my word. Since I promised it myself that day, it naturally counts."

Shen Tianjiao squinted her eyes and looked at Wang Yunzhi. When Li Hong rebelled and fled, it was this Prime Minister Wang who came to find Shen Tianjiao.

He told Shen Tianjiao that he was entrusted by Li Chaohui to surrender. Li Chaohui was willing to provide Shen Tianjiao with clues about all of Li Hong's secret agents in the capital, and was also willing to help Shen Tianjiao eliminate these secret agents.

Li Chaohui's only request was that Shen Tianjiao would release her from Anguo Temple after the matter was accomplished.

Li Chaohui's explanation was that she had been imprisoned in Anguo Temple for many years and was now in old age and in deteriorating health.

Now she just wanted to leave Anguo Temple and find a secluded house in the capital where she could live out her days.

"Prime Minister Wang, tell the Grand Princess that I will soon persuade the Emperor to issue an order allowing her to leave Anguo Temple and return to the capital to recuperate."

"However," Shen Tianjiao changed the subject, looked up at Wang Yunzhi, and said, "Prime Minister Wang, you are a smart man. You should know that a new emperor chooses new ministers."

"No matter what the truth was back then, the emperor of Yunli Kingdom is now His Majesty. I hope Prime Minister Wang will not be so smart that he will be foolish for a moment. If he chooses the wrong person and takes the wrong path, it will be too late to regret it later."

Shen Tianjiao's words made Wang Yunzhi's body go limp and he almost fainted.

He stood up and knelt, too guilty to dare to look up. "The Empress is teaching me that I am the Emperor's subject and should be loyal to him."

"Okay, as long as Prime Minister Wang knows it, you can leave." Shen Tianjiao glanced at Wang Yunzhi, stood up and left.

After Shen Tianjiao left, Wang Yunzhi's tense nerves relaxed, and he collapsed to the ground.

Ren Dongfang, who was serving nearby, saw Wang Yunzhi collapse on the ground and hurried forward to help him up. "Prime Minister, are you okay? Do you want to call the imperial physician to take a look at you?"

Wang Yunzhi waved his hands and said weakly, "No need, just help me up."

Ren Dongfang helped Wang Yunzhi up from the ground and supported him to the door of the hall. He asked worriedly, "Prime Minister Wang, are you really okay? Otherwise, let the eunuch take you back."

Wang Yunzhi looked really worrying at this moment. His swaying appearance made people suspect that he was about to fall.

"No need, I can walk by myself." After rejecting Ren Dongfang's suggestion, Wang Yunzhi just staggered away.

Listening to the eunuch's report, Shen Tianjiao raised a sneer at the corner of her mouth, "It seems that Li Chaohui is really unwilling to give up his evil intentions and is determined to rebel."

"She's been imprisoned for so many years, and now she's very old, but her lust for power hasn't been quenched yet. What's she trying to achieve?"

"At her age, even if she succeeds in seizing power and sits on the throne, how many years can she live?"

"All this trouble is just making things easier for others. She still hasn't let it go."

Ruan Yuhu couldn't help but sigh. The stronger Li Chaohui's desire for power was, the crazier she would be. Whether Yunli Country could escape this catastrophe now depended on God's arrangement.

"If everyone could be open-minded, there wouldn't be so many disputes in this world."

Having lived two lives, Shen Tianjiao is more open-minded than Ruan Yuhu. This is human nature. People who do not fight or compete do not mean they are not greedy. Many times it is just that the environment does not allow it.

"Master, master." Chunchao ran in hurriedly from outside.

"Girl, you're becoming more and more unstable. What's the matter with you making all this noise?"

The current atmosphere in Yuxiu Palace is harmonious, but it is indeed a bit too relaxed. The palace maids in other palaces are all well-behaved, and no one dares to shout in front of the master.

But it’s different in their Yuxiu Palace. The girls, big and small, are more unstable than each other and are noisy all day long.

Ruan Yuhu frowned and wondered if it was time to revise the palace rules of Yuxiu Palace.

Seeing Ruan Yuhu frown, Shen Tianjiao knew what she was thinking and quickly said, "Just be as noisy as you want. It will make you look more popular. It's better than being bound by all kinds of rules before. This palace is always deserted. If it weren't for the coming and going of people, others would think that the entire palace is deserted."

Chunchao, who was rescued by Shen Tianjiao, stuck out her tongue embarrassedly. She didn't know what was wrong with her. It was as if a mechanism for releasing her nature had been opened. She became more and more unstable and unable to control herself.

"Tell me, what's the matter? Why are you so anxious?" Shen Tianjiao looked at Chunchao and said angrily.

"My lord, our eldest and second sons are back." Chunchao looked at Shen Tianjiao's expression and pretended to be serious.

"Big brother and second brother are back?" Shen Tianjiao stood up excitedly, not caring about pretending anymore.

When Ruan Yuhu saw Shen Tianjiao's expression, he finally understood why these little girls were all releasing their nature and becoming lively and cheerful.

This is simply due to the influence of Shen Tianjiao, but it's also good this way, it's always better to be lively and bustling than the cold and deserted situation in the past.

This palace is a cold and ruthless place, so it would be nice if it could have a little more human touch.

"Yes, they are all back. They are now in the West Mountain Camp and will be back soon."

Chunchao knew that this news would make Shen Tianjiao happy. Sure enough, Shen Tianjiao immediately swept away her previous sorrow and became happy.

The laws of the Yunli Kingdom stipulated that the number of guards that a general could bring back to the capital could not exceed one hundred. Therefore, before entering the capital, the generals had to go to the Xishan camp first and leave the troops they brought back there before they could enter the capital.

"As long as you come back safely, as long as you come back safely." Shen Tianjiao didn't say it these days, but she was always thinking about her two brothers in her heart.

Especially her elder brother Shen Yiyang, he was poisoned just like the Marquis of Zhenbei. After all, poison is not a good thing. The longer it stays in the body, the more harm it will cause.

It is better to clean it up as soon as possible, which will not only prevent the body from being damaged again, but also help the body recover sooner.

"Master, don't get excited." Chunchao stepped forward to support Shen Tianjiao. "The two young masters will come to the palace to pay their respects tomorrow. You will be able to see them then."

"Chunchao, do you think your master can wait until tomorrow to see your two young masters?"

Ruan Yuhu revealed Shen Tianjiao's inner thoughts in one sentence. Shen Tianjiao really couldn't wait any longer. She had met Shen Yiyang and Shen Xinghao, but had never met her second brother Shen Tingzhi, who was rumored to be a man of both civil and military talents and unparalleled wisdom.

Curiosity made her unable to stay any longer. Shen Tianjiao now wished she could fly back to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion immediately.

"Okay, hurry back. I'm here in the palace. Don't come back tonight. Stay home and catch up with your brothers."

Ruan Yuhu was the person who understood Shen Tianjiao's thoughts the best. Shen Tianjiao was so excited that her eyes were full of stars. If she didn't ask her to go back to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, it would seem that she was being too much.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, aunt." Shen Tianjiao didn't bother to be polite with Ruan Yuhu, she stood up and walked out.

After walking a few steps, Shen Tianjiao stopped again and told Chunchao, "Go and see if Mu'er is awake. If he is, bring him here. If he is not awake, wake him up."

"He's been talking about wanting to meet his uncles, and he was crowned the crown prince today. I want to take him to tell my father the good news."

"Oh, by the way, bring An An along too. Her grandfather doesn't even know he has a new granddaughter. Bring her over to show Dad and make him happy too."

It has been several days since I last visited the Hot Spring Villa to see Marquis Zhenbei. Shen Tianjiao has been worried about him, wondering how his poison has been cured and whether he is in good health.

Although eunuchs came to report the situation of Marquis Zhenbei to Shen Tianjiao every day, she was always worried because she only heard it and had not seen it with her own eyes.

"Yes, master, I'll go right away." Chunchao responded with a smile, then hurriedly went to bring the two children over.

Shen Tianjiao walked outside and saw Qiu Tong. She waved at Qiu Tong and Qiu Tong came over immediately.

"master."

"Well, the eldest master is back, so arresting Liu Mei is urgent. We must catch her as soon as possible."

"You don't have much time left, you must act quickly."

"In a few days, you will be leaving with Zuo Beichen and the caravan. Hurry up and finish the matter with Liu Mei. You can also have a good rest for a few days."

Thinking that Qiu Tong would be leaving soon, Shen Tianjiao felt very reluctant. Although she would only be away for a few months, Shen Tianjiao, who had become accustomed to Qiu Tong's presence, still felt a sense of loss.

"Master." Qiu Tong looked at Shen Tianjiao and spoke hesitantly, "Why don't we send someone else along? I think Sui Liang is quite good. I believe he can do a good job."

"Hmm?" Shen Tianjiao looked at Qiu Tong, not understanding what she meant.

He was clearly very excited ever since he knew he was going to travel around with Zuo Beichen and lead a caravan, but now he says he doesn't want to go anymore. What happened?

"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly saying these things? Don't you want to go with Zuo Beichen anymore?"

"I want to go, but you are short of people right now. I don't know when I can come back. I am really worried."

How could Qiu Tong not want to follow Zuo Beichen and travel around with the caravan? She dreamed of it. If she went with Zuo Beichen, she could go to the border where her father was buried.

It has been thirteen years since her father died in the war, and she has never gone to pay homage to her father.

She originally thought that she would never have the chance to leave the palace and go to the border to pay homage to her father in her lifetime, but she didn't expect that she would have this opportunity now.

It’s not that she doesn’t want to go, she is just really worried about Shen Tianjiao. She knows how unstable the current situation is.

There will be another chance to pay tribute to her father in the future. Her responsibility is to protect Shen Tianjiao and prevent her from getting into any accidents.

Shen Tianjiao, who understood Qiu Tong's intentions, stepped forward and patted her on the shoulder. These girls' loyalty to her was never in doubt.

They love her and are even willing to use their lives to protect her, so Shen Tianjiao will naturally not let them down.

"Silly girl, why are you worrying so much? Do I need someone to protect me?"

Shen Tianjiao looked at Qiu Tong, and suddenly felt a little sad. After so many years, Qiu Tong must have missed her father very much.

But for her own sake, she gave up the chance to go to the border to be with her father, and this time she couldn't let herself miss this opportunity again.

"They'll never grow up as long as you're here. Just go and relax. You'll be back in a few months."

"This also gives them a chance to train. When you come back, maybe they will all become as powerful as you."

Qiu Tong naturally knew that Shen Tianjiao's words were meant to comfort her. "In the future, when the young master has firmly established his throne, I will go to the border. By then, I will build a small wooden house in front of my father's grave and stay with him."

Qiu Tong's words made Shen Tianjiao feel even worse, so she changed her strategy and said, "Alright, I'm in charge of this matter. Don't say anything."

"I asked you to go with Zuo Beichen not just to pay your respects to Uncle Cheng. Have you forgotten your mission?"

"You have a more important task to do. That is to place our people as spies in various countries to help me gather intelligence and prepare for the war that will come soon."

"This matter is extremely important. I wouldn't trust anyone else to go except you."

Qiu Tong looked at Shen Tianjiao for a long moment before she said, "Yes, I understand. I will definitely live up to your trust and complete the mission."

"Okay, that's right." Shen Tianjiao smiled at Qiu Tong, "Alright, I'll have Chunchao accompany you to the hot spring villa later. You go and catch that Liumei."

"The poison in the eldest young master's body must be removed as soon as possible. The current situation is unstable and no one can predict what will happen."

"Only when his eldest son is safe can I have a chance of success if something happens to me."

"Yes, I understand. I have already found her whereabouts. We will be able to catch her in two days at the earliest."

Qiu Tong has outstanding abilities and is always very efficient in her work.