The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Shen Tingzhi frowned. Shen Tianjiao was right. Ganzhou must be completely controlled by their own people.

Although Shen Tianjiao is now the queen and exercises the power of regent on behalf of Li Rui, the act of secretly stationing troops is still beyond her authority.

Even as the emperor, Li Rui could make the decision to reduce military power, but he could not make the decision to increase or expand the military force on his own.

If the news of secretly stationing troops were to get out, it would not only endanger Shen Tianjiao's position as queen, but even Li Muyang's position as crown prince would be shaken.

This is the disadvantage of the imperial power being dispersed and not under the unified jurisdiction of the emperor.

Shen Tingzhi lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said, "Jiaojiao, how about letting Third Uncle handle this?"

"He has been recuperating in Ganzhou for the past few years. Father originally wanted him to come back with him when he returned to the capital this time, but he refused, saying that he is now disabled and returning to Shangjing City would bring shame to you and Father's reputation."

The third uncle that Shen Tingzhi mentioned was Shen Yi, the third brother of the Marquis of Zhenbei, who was also a powerful general.

However, many years ago in a battle, in order to save his elder brother, Shen Lin, the Marquis of Zhenbei, he lost an arm and an eye, and was seriously injured and left with an incurable disease.

He has been recuperating in Ganzhou these years and has never left the city.

"How could Third Uncle say that?" Shen Tianjiao felt a pang in her heart and her eyes turned red.

Her third uncle suffered from physical pain over the years, but he never complained or complained.

Such a Third Uncle should have been the glory of the Zhenbei Marquisate and the glory of the Yunli Country. Now such glory has become a heart-wrenching humiliation. How can people not feel sad?

"I have no objection to letting Third Uncle do this, but can his current body withstand it?"

In the original body's memory, this third uncle was a very remarkable person, and his strength was no worse than that of her second brother Shen Tingzhi. It was only because of his health problems that his future was delayed over the years.

"No problem. Uncle San has maintained his health quite well these years. As long as he doesn't go to war, he can still handle it."

"Besides, Third Uncle has been staying at home depressed for years due to health reasons. Finding something for him to do will also make him feel better."

Shen Tingzhi respected his third uncle very much, not only because his third uncle saved his father, but also because of his personal charm and gentlemanly character.

I can find something for my third uncle to do so that he won't be so decadent. This way, my father and everyone in the Shen family can feel comforted.

"I have to ask my father about this matter before I can make a decision."

Although Shen Tianjiao had already decided to let her third uncle come out of retirement, she still had to ask the Marquis of Zhenbei about his opinion on this matter.

Shen Tianjiao said that even though her grandparents were gone, the eldest brother was like a father, and this principle would never change.

Shen Tianjiao did not make decisions on her own. This was a respect for the Marquis of Zhenbei and also a responsibility to her third uncle.

"Well, this matter requires Dad's approval. I will go to the hot spring villa tonight and ask Dad's opinion."

Although the brother and sister had already agreed on this matter, they must not make it final without consulting Marquis Zhenbei.

Letting Third Uncle come out of retirement is both a national and a family matter, and it can only be done after the approval of Marquis Zhenbei.

The journey back was smooth. When we arrived at the city gate, we saw that it was a carriage from the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. No one came out to stop it and they just let it pass.

Then a huge group of carriages drove into the Shangjing City.

Shen Tianjiao had no intention of hiding the fact that Fengming had returned. She couldn't let others know that the Queen Shen Tianjiao had left the palace without permission, but she could let others know that the Queen's guards had returned.

Shen Tianjiao wanted everyone in Shangjing City to know and see that these loyal guards had returned to her side.

A warning to those with ulterior motives: before you think of doing anything dirty, you should first consider whether you have the ability to do so.

The carriage that Shen Tianjiao and Shen Tingzhi were riding in went directly into the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, and the rest of the carriages were parked in order at the gate of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.

Then, under the leadership of Yupo, the girls of Fengming lined up neatly and entered the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion in an orderly manner.

More than 20 carriages entered the capital at the same time, which was already eye-catching enough. Now they were parked neatly at the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, and a group of heroic girls in military uniforms got off them.

This grand event spread quickly throughout the capital city, and the memories of the sealed dead came back to attack the major families.

It was Fengming who returned. Fengming was the personal guard trained by the Marquis of Zhenbei for the Empress.

Back then, when the Empress married the Emperor, who was still a prince, Fengming was considered a dowry and was allowed by the late Emperor to follow the Empress into the palace. Later, she followed the Empress into the palace.

Because of some things that happened that year, the Queen gave up Fengming and asked them to leave the palace.

I originally thought that Fengming would never come back after he left, but now he has returned so quietly and gracefully.

This inevitably makes people wonder whether the situation in the capital city is about to change.

Compared to the suspicion and anxiety outside, the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion was extremely lively and peaceful.

When relatives who have been away for a long time come back, it is natural to get together for a reunion dinner.

Although time was tight and the task was heavy, fortunately there were enough people helping out in the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, so with the arrangements of Chunchao and Dongyang, the reunion dinner was rich and sufficient, with everything that was needed.

Shen Tianjiao looked at the girls in front of her, raised the wine bowl in her hand, and said, "Girls, this first bowl of wine is for you. Let all the grievances and pains of these years go away with this bowl of wine."

After saying this, Shen Tianjiao raised her head and drank the wine in the bowl in one gulp as a gesture of respect.

Seeing Shen Tianjiao drink it, the girls also drank it without hesitation.

"This second bowl of wine is from me, Shen Tianjiao, to express my gratitude to you for your unwavering support over the years. Without further ado, everything is in the wine."

After Shen Tianjiao finished speaking, she drank it all in one gulp.

The girls naturally followed suit and did it together.

"This third bowl of wine is for our future. I wish all of us peace and prosperity."

After she finished speaking, Shen Tianjiao raised her head and drank it all in one gulp. At this moment, she looked not like a dignified and elegant queen, but rather a bit like a female bandit leader in a mountain village.

Since their master had already drunk, how could they not drink too? Naturally, they drank it in one gulp.

After finishing the three bowls of wine, Shen Tianjiao put down the bowl in her hand and said, "Girls, I have some things to deal with in the palace now, so I won't accompany you for dinner. You can eat and drink as much as you want today. Let Chunchao and Dongyang accompany you."

"Tomorrow, tomorrow I will let the Second Young Master take you to the palace openly."

"Okay." The response from the hundreds of girls in the yard was inspiring.

Shen Tianjiao left, and Yu Po went with her.

After Yu Po followed Shen Tianjiao back to the courtyard where Shen Tianjiao used to live, Shen Tianjiao said to her, "Yu Po, pick five to ten people and have them follow Qiu Tong out of seclusion. Qiu Tong will tell them what to do."

"Master, is this a very urgent matter?" Yu Po hesitated for a moment and said, "Otherwise, I will lead the team myself."

Having just returned to Shen Tianjiao, Yu Po didn't want to leave so soon, but she was afraid that it would delay the task assigned by Shen Tianjiao. Her innate mission and sense of responsibility forced her to do it herself.

"No." Shen Tianjiao shook her head and said, "You don't have to go. You stay. I have more important things for you to do."

"I understand. I will arrange it right away." Since Shen Tianjiao told her not to go and that there were more important things for her to do, Yu Po would just obey.

"I'm going back to the palace now. You and the others will go with the Second Young Master into the palace tomorrow."

Shen Tianjiao does not avoid anyone and wants these girls to follow her into the palace openly, not only to compensate them, but also to tell those people with ulterior motives that she will fight back from now on.

In the Huai Palace, Zheng Guang listened to his grandson's report. His head, which was already in unbearable pain due to a headache, hurt even more.

"Bastards, a bunch of bastards." Zheng Guang picked up the teacup on the table and threw it hard on the ground. The tea and the broken pieces of the teacup flew everywhere, most of which splashed all over Zheng Chuang.

But even so, Zheng Chuang stood there without moving, allowing the tea and teacup debris to get all over him.

"Grandfather, please don't get angry. Anger is harmful to your health."

Zheng Chuang looked at his grandfather, whose face had turned pale with anger, and felt worried, because if this incident made the old man get hurt, it would be more trouble than it was worth.

"Chuang'er, take Eagle Eye and investigate. This time, we must find out who did it no matter what."

"After I find those people, I'm going to tear them to pieces!"

Zheng Guang gnashed his teeth in hatred, wishing he could personally capture the man and tear him to pieces.

"Grandfather, don't worry. I will definitely catch them this time. Since they have the guts to plot against us, they should know how much they will have to pay."

Zheng Chuang's eyes were red and he was furious. He had always been a bully in the capital city since he was a child. He had always been the one bullying others, and no one dared to bully him.

Now not only are they bullying him, but they also want to kill him. This is really intolerable.

If he doesn't take revenge, he will be unworthy of his name.

"Chuang'er, do you think that little bastard Zuo Beichen was responsible for this?"

Although Zheng Guang was always under the control of others throughout his life, given his status, there were only a handful of people who could argue with him.

The only failure in his life so far was that Zuo Beichen caught him with a fatal handle. He reached an agreement with Zuo Beichen not to interfere with each other and let Songhelou and Yipinlou develop according to their own abilities. Who can become the best restaurant in the world in Yunli Kingdom?

This matter has always been a thorn in his heart, so in his subconscious mind, the first thing he thought of was that this must have been done by that little bastard Zuo Beichen, and his purpose was to swallow up his Songhe Tower.

"It can't be his." Zheng Chuang shook his head and said, "He is now the Queen's man. He can't possibly frame Shen Tingzhi for our own selfish desires."

"And he may be leaving the country to do business soon. This trip may be the Empress's intention."

"He's a smart man. Even if he has ulterior motives, he would never choose to act at this time."

Zheng Guang sighed, looked at Zheng Chuang and said, "Chuang'er, do you think the Queen can really control the government?"

"Grandfather, it's a foregone conclusion that the Empress will take control of the government. You should stop thinking about joining forces with those people to oppose the Empress."

"Looking across the entire Yunli Kingdom, who else has a status more noble than the Empress?"

"She comes from the prestigious Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. Her father is the God of War, Zhenbei Marquis. Her three brothers are all outstanding people."

"No matter which one of them, if taken alone, they can beat everyone in Shangjing City."

"And her brothers are all fiercely protective of their sister. When they get angry, they don't even care about His Majesty the Emperor. Is there anyone in the entire Yunli Kingdom that they are afraid of?"

"And her son has just been appointed Crown Prince. His Majesty personally announced this in the Zhenghe Hall."

"It's not that the Queen didn't have the strength to fight before, she just didn't want to. If she wanted to fight, who in the world would dare to fight?"

Zheng Chuang paused, then continued, "The Queen didn't want to fight before, but now it's different. She has a son, and she has to fight for him even if it's just for him."

"Grandfather, haven't you understood the bloodbath in Zhenghe Hall? Yunli's world isn't about to change, it has already changed."

"The Marquis of Zhenbei hasn't returned to the capital for many years. This time, not only did he return, but his three sons also came back with him."

"What does this mean? The Marquis of Zhenbei is the Grand Marshal of the Yunli Kingdom's army. All the troops of Yunli Kingdom, regardless of whether they are direct descendants of the Marquis of Zhenbei and cannot afford to offend them, must obey his orders."

"With such strength, who can compete with it, and who dares to compete?"

"Grandfather, you can't be confused at this critical moment. The reason why our Huaiwang Mansion can stand firm is because we have judged the situation and chosen the right side, right?"

"Don't hesitate any longer and surrender to the Empress. You must believe that in the near future, the world of Yunli Kingdom will be ruled by the Shen family."

Zheng Chuang's words completely dispelled Zheng Guang's concerns and hesitations. Although his grandson was young, he was very proficient in the ways of dealing with people.

Thanks to his cleverness, he was able to avoid several crises.

Just listen to him and take a gamble now. There is no better choice anyway.

"Okay, Chuang'er, Grandfather will listen to you and find an opportunity to surrender to the Empress."