The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Zuo Beichen swallowed his saliva, looked at Shen Tingzhi and said, "Second Young Master, this is inappropriate. You are the Queen's biological brother, and I..."

Shen Tingzhi waved his hand and said, "Let's talk about our own affairs. Why do you not want to acknowledge me as your second brother?"

"No, no, that's not it, second brother." Zuo Beichen called out "second brother" with difficulty. It wasn't because he didn't want to, but because he really couldn't afford her.

"Yes, that's right." Shen Tingzhi looked at Zuo Beichen, who was standing in front of him and was very well-behaved. He really couldn't be compared with Zuo Beichen who was able to control Prince Huai Zheng Guang.

It is true that you cannot judge a book by its cover and you cannot measure the depth of the sea.

Zuo Beichen stood stiffly in front of Shen Tingzhi, looking like a child who had done something wrong and was waiting to be criticized and educated by his elders.

"Beichen, you're going to a long journey, and I don't have anything good to give you, so I'll just give you a dagger for self-defense."

Shen Tingzhi took the dagger from Yu Sheng and handed it to Zuo Beichen.

"Although this dagger is unremarkable, it was captured from the hands of the Northern Rong's eldest prince, Moro, when I first went to the battlefield."

"It's not only small and light, but also extremely sharp. It can be used specifically to seal the throat."

Zuo Beichen took the dagger and fiddled with it in his hand. This dagger was indeed of high quality and a rare treasure.

"Beichen accepted it. Thank you for the gift, second brother."

Although Zuo Beichen is not a martial artist, he does know some kung fu, and he has a hobby of collecting various weapons. He has a special place for storing weapons in his house.

Shen Tingzhi smiled and nodded, saying, "The journey ahead is long and arduous, and the task is arduous. I won't say much more about your instructions, second brother. Take care."

"When you come back, my second brother will personally host a banquet to welcome you."

"Beichen, thank you, second brother, first."

For a person who is traveling far away, it is a very happy thing to be remembered by others and hoped for his safe and speedy return, especially when this person is someone he admires.

How could Zuo Beichen remain calm?

The five-foot-tall man's eyes were actually red at this moment.

Shen Tingzhi patted Zuo Beichen on the shoulder, turned to look at Qiu Tong, and said, "Bai Yunchi has prepared something for you."

Yu Sheng quickly handed over the thing in her hand. Shen Tingzhi took it and handed it to Qiu Tong, saying, "This is a soft sword. It belongs to General Bai."

"I can't tell you about other things in General Bai's mansion, but the weapons are definitely excellent. He asked you to keep them for self-defense."

As for whether this soft sword was given to Bai Yunchi by Bai Qishan, or whether Bai Yunchi secretly took it from his father's armory, it was none of Shen Tingzhi's business. He was just a deliveryman.

Qiu Tong took the soft sword. She knew it was of top quality without even trying it.

Since it was a gift from Bai Yunchi, Qiu Tong didn't hesitate and accepted it generously.

"He also has something for me to convey to you. He said that although you, as a master, are not very dedicated and responsible, he is still waiting for you to come back and teach him all your skills."

Qiu Tong smiled and lowered her head. Bai Yunchi's farewell gift was unique and fit in with his image as one of the three most dissolute playboys in the capital.

"Then please go back and tell him to practice hard and not be lazy during my absence, otherwise he will be tortured to death when I come back."

Qiu Tong would never say soft words in front of Bai Yunchi. This was her pride as the master who taught Bai Yunchi martial arts.

"Okay, I'll tell Bai Yunchi everything word for word when I get back."

Shen Tingzhi put away the smile on his face, looked at Qiu Tong and said, "Be careful when you go out, and don't act on impulse."

"Go safely and come back safely. Your family is waiting for you to come back."

"Yes, I have remembered it."

Qiu Tong's nose felt sore, not because of anything else but because of the words "your family is waiting for you to come back."

"Okay, it's getting late, let's get going quickly. Have a safe trip."

Shen Tingzhi also didn't like this kind of farewell scene. No one present was pretentious, so their farewell seemed different from others.

Zuo Beichen walked up to Shen Tingzhi and saluted, saying, "Second brother, Beichen is leaving soon. The situation in the capital is complicated, so please take care of yourself, second brother."

"Okay, got it, let's go."

Shen Tingzhi waved his hand and turned away. After sending you thousands of miles away, we must eventually say goodbye.

What needs to be said and what needs to be done have already been said and done. It is useless to linger on.

"Second Master, Qiu Tong is leaving."

Only after Zuo Beichen got on the horse did Qiu Tong come to Shen Tingzhi. Qiu Tong had long been an orphan without a father or a mother, and the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion was her home.

Although these masters of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion are her masters, they are also her family members whom she protects.

Shen Tingzhi nodded and said, "Well, go ahead."

Qiu Tong waited until Shen Tingzhi spoke before turning around and mounting the horse.

Zuo Beichen was in front, followed by Qiu Tong, and behind them was a caravan that looked like a long dragon.

A group of people walked slowly further and further away. Shen Tingzhi stared at them until they disappeared. Then he turned around and said, "Let's go back to the mansion. First, send Fengming to the palace. Then we will go to Fu Sheng Ru Meng."

The masters of Fu Sheng Ru Meng are all dead, and now it is time to reorganize Fu Sheng Ru Meng.

When Shen Tingzhi rushed back to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, all the girls in Fengming were already dressed and ready to go.

"How many went this time?" Shen Tingzhi looked at the girls lined up neatly in front of him and asked Yu Po beside him.

Shen Tianjiao asked Yu Po to select some people from Fengming to secretly accompany Qiu Tong and the others. One reason was to secretly protect Qiu Tong and Zuo Beichen, and the other was to ensure that there was someone around to help Qiu Tong if something happened.

"Ten." These ten people were carefully selected by Yu Po, and they have superb martial arts skills and outstanding abilities.

Shen Tingzhi nodded and ordered, "Select ten more maidservants from the mansion and have them enter the palace first to replace the ten people. They will set out in rows of four."

"Yes, I understand." After receiving the order, Yu Po immediately went to make arrangements. Soon all the people were gathered and ready to go.

Shen Tingzhi reviewed the heroic girls in front of him and waved his hand, saying, "Let's go!"

Shen Tingzhi rode in front, and the girls from Fengming followed closely on foot. They set out directly from the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.

The procession was so grand that I don’t know how many people were paying attention to it.

Soon the news spread throughout the capital city that the second son of the Marquis of Zhenbei had entered the palace with the Queen's private soldiers.

When this news spread, some people were happy and some were worried. Those who supported Shen Tianjiao and the Zhenbei Marquisate were naturally happy, while those aristocratic families and royal relatives were worried and concerned.

The Zhenbei Marquis Mansion was already very popular, and now even the Empress, who used to just hide away in the harem, has become more prominent.

Not only did she govern the country for the emperor, but her son also became the crown prince and her daughter became Princess Pingyang. Such honor was unique from the founding of Yunli to the present.

From now on, not only the aristocratic families of Yunli Kingdom, but even the royal family and nobles will have to be subordinate to the Marquis of Zhenbei Mansion.

How could they not be afraid? After all, Li Hong's tragic end was still fresh in their minds.

The aristocratic families and royal nobles who were once arrogant and self-satisfied had to start rethinking how to stand on the same side again.

Shen Tingzhi doesn't care what others think. Besides, he made such a big noise today just to let those people see.

It was also to tell those people that the Queen's guards were back, and these girls were all very strong in combat.

With Fengming's protection, those who are sensible should stop thinking about harming the Queen and the people around her, otherwise the swords in these girls' hands are blind, and no matter who you are, you will pay the price for your stupidity.

In a nutshell, don't mess with the Empress or the Crown Prince. They are mother and son, people you cannot afford to mess with.

Shen Tingzhi brought Fengming with him and swaggered through the streets into the imperial city and arrived at the palace gate.

People arranged by Shen Tianjiao were already there to greet them at the palace gate.

Seeing Shen Tingzhi coming, the welcoming people immediately went over to greet him.

"Second Young Master, the Empress has sent a servant to welcome you and these girls into the palace."

"Okay, let's go." Shen Tingzhi turned over and got off the horse. He turned around and handed the reins to the guard beside him, asking him to lead the horse down.

The eunuch led the way in front, followed by Shen Tingzhi. Behind Shen Tingzhi were the girls lined up neatly, exactly one hundred in number.

The rainbow-like momentum really scares people who see it.

According to etiquette, Shen Tianjiao could not leave the palace to greet them. She had to sit in Yuxiu Palace and wait for these girls to come and pay her a visit.

But Shen Tianjiao broke the etiquette today. She could not go to the palace gate to welcome them, but she could go to the gate of Yuxiu Palace to welcome them. This was what she owed these girls.

When Shen Tingzhi saw his sister from afar, a smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

"Your Majesty, I have brought everyone here."

"No need to be so polite, second brother. Please get up quickly." Shen Tianjiao signaled the eunuch to help Shen Tingzhi up.

Looking at the girls in front of her, Shen Tianjiao was overwhelmed with emotions. No matter how many words she said, they could not express her mood at the moment.

"Girls, welcome home."

This ordinary sentence is better than all the beautiful words in the world.

"Your Majesty, I swear allegiance to you until death."

The voices of more than a hundred people resounded through the sky and were heard by most people in the palace.

After Shen Tingzhi sent the person into the palace, he hurriedly said goodbye and left the palace to live a dreamlike life.

"Brother, don't be anxious. Fu Sheng Ru Meng is standing there and can't run away. Sit down and have a cup of tea. Let's talk, brother and sister."

When Shen Tingzhi heard Shen Tianjiao say this, he knew that his sister had something to say to him.

So Shen Tingzhi sat down obediently and waited for his sister's instructions.

After the palace servants brought the brewed tea and prepared snacks, they all left, leaving only the brother and sister.

Shen Tianjiao poured a cup of tea for Shen Tingzhi and placed it in front of him. Then she said, "Second brother, go and see Fu Sheng Ruo Meng. I heard that it is a large and quiet manor surrounded by mountains."

Shen Tingzhi took a sip of tea and put down the cup. He probably understood what Shen Tianjiao wanted to say to him.

"Jiaojiao, do you want to keep those soldiers you recruited in a dreamlike life?"

Shen Tianjiao nodded vigorously. It turned out to be her second brother. He understood everything immediately and she didn't need to say anything more.

"I haven't been to Fu Sheng Ru Meng, but Qiu Tong described it to me. She said it's a huge manor with a quiet environment and it's a very nice place."

"After she told me about it, I've been thinking about whether I could make use of that place and keep all the recruited soldiers there."

"There's no one living there within a hundred miles, so it's the perfect place."

"Also, Shen Pingzhi has many guards there. Many of them are from the martial arts world. I wouldn't say that all of them possess special skills, but they are definitely much more powerful than ordinary people."

"They used to work for money, but now they can go to the battlefield to defend their country, which can be regarded as atonement for the evil deeds they have done in the past."

After Shen Xinghao and Han Ming led their men to encircle and suppress Fu Sheng Ruomeng, they locked all of Shen Pingzhi's guards in the dungeon.

If we keep those people under control and do not use them, it will only lead to a waste of food. It would be better to let them make full use of their resources, give full play to their respective strengths, and make good contributions to the country.

Before Shen Yiyang and Shen Tingzhi came back, Shen Tianjiao had no one to use, so she had to put this matter on hold. Now that Shen Tingzhi is here, she must act immediately.

"That's not impossible. After I take a look, I'll come back and we can discuss it together."

When Shen Tingzhi heard what Shen Tianjiao said, he already had a plan in mind.

If Fu Sheng Ru Meng is really suitable, the new recruits can be trained in it. This way, the goal can be achieved while avoiding being seen and causing unnecessary trouble.

"Jiaojiao, Shen Pingzhi died last night. It was my father's will. His people will be exiled to Ningguta in the next day or two."

Shen Tianjiao was stunned for a moment, then calmed down. Her father had his reasons for doing this.

"It's better if he's dead. He's a nuisance if he stays alive."

"Where is Madam Yu? How is she now?"

Shen Tianjiao asked about Yu Niang not because she cared about this person, nor was she afraid that this person was doing something evil. She just wanted to get some methods to cure Chao Yun from this woman and find out the mystery of Chao Yun's life experience.

"She's still alive, but not in good condition."

Now that Lady Yu was mentioned, Shen Tingzhi didn't want to hide it from Shen Tianjiao.

"Before Shen Pingzhi died last night, he shouted about the Nanzhao Kingdom. He must have had something to say, but unfortunately, he died before he could say it."

"I suddenly remembered that the art of witchcraft originated in the wild land of Nanzhao, and this Lady Yu is from Nanzhao."

"The secret Shen Pingzhi wanted to tell me before he died should be related to Li Zhaohui."

"Since Li Zhaohui was able to collude with Shen Pingzhi and use Lady Yu to harm others, then she would definitely use Lady Yu to join forces with the Nanzhao Kingdom, so I asked Yu Sheng to investigate."