The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Shen Tingzhi frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "Then you can stay."

"After you have thoroughly investigated the matter, and when Liu Hu's health improves, you will immediately bring him back to Shangjing."

"I don't know why, but I've been feeling uneasy these past few days. I always feel like something is going to happen."

It had only been a few days since he left Shangjing, but Shen Tingzhi felt very uneasy.

Although Shen Tingzhi is not a person who believes in feelings, this time seems to be different from before. The lingering feeling of uneasiness in his heart forces him to take it seriously.

What he fears most now is that something might happen to Shen Tianjiao. After all, he is targeting Qian Wanhe this time.

Although Qian Wanhe is not a very good person, he still has some connections and strength.

He touched Qian Wanhe, which in fact, to put it bluntly, was equivalent to touching the interests of many people. Although these people would not say anything on the surface, they would use shady tricks behind the scenes.

This is what is called "It is easy to dodge a spear, but hard to guard against an arrow from the dark."

Those despicable tricks to harm others and kill them are far more powerful and terrifying than forcing abdication.

"I know." Yu Sheng also realized the seriousness of the problem at this time. He had been with Shen Tingzhi for so long, but this was the first time he heard him say that he was feeling uneasy.

"I was thinking that I should take care of things here before the court appointed a new governor for Pingzhou."

"But now that I see you've managed this place well, I can go back without any worries."

Shen Tingzhi was originally worried that it might take a few days to deal with the affairs in Pingzhou, but now it seems that such worries are completely unnecessary.

"You've been here for a few days now, so you should have a basic understanding of the people here. Just do what you need to do. No need to ask any more questions."

This is the greatest trust Shen Tingzhi gives to Yu Sheng. He does not ask about anything he does because he believes that he can do it well.

"Yes, understand."

And Yu Sheng will not let Shen Tingzhi down.

"I'm going back to the capital right now. If you encounter any difficulties, go find General Tong. With his support, no one in Pingzhou City will dare to disobey you."

Shen Tingzhi knew very well that he had only overthrown the Qian family, but this did not mean that he had won. A centipede is still alive even after death.

Pingzhou has been run by the Qian family for several generations. It is not easy to eradicate their influence.

This may take several years, more than ten years, or even decades.

This is a complex, difficult and lengthy process and cannot be rushed.

"I understand." Yu Sheng looked up at Shen Tingzhi, her eyes revealing her unconcealable worry.

The current situation in Shangjing is even more grim. No one can predict what will happen in the future. I will always feel uneasy if I don’t stay with Shen Tingzhi.

Shen Tingzhi did not stay for too long and directly set off back to Shangjing with Wang Zongyuan, the people from the Qian family, and Ji Yue.

It was only after Shen Tianjiao went to Fu Sheng Ru Meng yesterday that she knew what the real Fu Sheng Ru Meng was like.

To be honest, even though she had been a queen for two lifetimes, she was still shocked by the dreamlike splendor and complete facilities of her life.

No wonder her second brother Shen Tingzhi sent someone to tell her that this place should be used as a training ground for the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion before he returned after visiting Fu Sheng Ruo Meng.

If it were her, she would not hesitate to let it become the training ground of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.

Although Fu Sheng Ruo Meng is not far from the capital city, it is very hidden. Unless someone deliberately explores it, no one will discover the secret of this huge mansion.

The space inside is large enough, not to mention training troops there, even stationing troops there is no problem.

And the most important point is that there is no need to worry about food supply at all.

The hundreds of acres of fertile land grow enough food and drink for daily needs as the seasons change.

Thinking of this, Shen Tianjiao even felt a little sorry for Shen Pingzhi. Shen Pingzhi died in the dungeon and was buried in a hurry.

But it was this person who not only left her with a dreamlike life, but also helped her find out about the Qian family, and would probably give her a big surprise later.

Although Shen Pingzhi was not a good person during his lifetime, what is rare is that he became a good person after his death, and a very remarkable good person at that.

Shen Tianjiao is now considering whether to choose a new place to bury Shen Pingzhi. After all, Shen Pingzhi has made significant contributions to the revival of Yunli.

Since he is dead, it is not impossible to improve his treatment.

Thinking that life is like a dream, Shen Tianjiao couldn't help but feel relieved. The plan she had been brewing for a long time could now be implemented.

The original plan was shelved because there was no place that was secluded and large enough to hide.

But now everything is ready, only the east wind is missing.

Once Shen Tingzhi comes back, she can continue her great cause.

It was a rare thing that could make Shen Tianjiao in a good mood. Shen Tianjiao, who had not been to the garden for a walk for many days, decided to go to the garden to relax.

Apart from Xia He, Shen Tianjiao did not bring anyone else with her.

For Shen Tianjiao, being followed by many people every day is not a symbol of glory and honor, but a bondage and burden.

Rather than being a powerful queen in the harem, Shen Tianjiao would rather fight on the battlefield like in her previous life and be a free and unrestrained person.

"Master, the weather is getting cold, please put on your cloak."

It was already autumn and the breeze was cool. Xia He put the cloak in her hand on Shen Tianjiao.

Shen Tianjiao looked up at the clear and overly dazzling sky. Although the sky was very bright and dazzling, for some reason, it always gave people an inexplicable feeling of decadence and desolation.

"I don't know where Qiu Tong and the others are now?" Shen Tianjiao's mood, which had been good, suddenly turned bad again.

She had never been one to feel sad about autumn or spring before, but now, she didn't know if it was because of the influence of her original temperament, but recently she often felt in a bad mood because of the arrival of autumn.

Shen Tianjiao didn't like this feeling at all.

"They should be arriving in Ganzhou soon. Didn't Qiu Tong write to me a few days ago saying that their journey wasn't very smooth? Not only did they encounter a flash flood, but they also encountered robbers. It was truly a bumpy journey."

Xia He said these words with a smile. She didn't think Qiu Tong was going out to suffer.

Looking at the letter from that little girl, it wasn't a complaint at all. It was simply a show-off.

This made Xia He's mind wander. She also wanted to go out and see what the outside world was like.

Since she entered the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, she has basically never gone out. It’s not that Shen Tianjiao doesn’t allow her to go out, but she is introverted and doesn’t like crowds and is unwilling to go out.

Later, when she accompanied Shen Tianjiao all the way from the prince's mansion to the palace, she completely lost her freedom and could not go out even if she wanted to.

"Why, are you envious?" Shen Tianjiao looked at Xia He's expression, and couldn't help but smile. She said, "In the future, when you have the chance, you can go out for a walk too."

“It is said that reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. Going out and meeting more people and experiencing more things will change your state of mind and your perspective.”

In her previous life, Chu Qingge was a woman who was not bound by family and rules. She had seen the vast mountains and rivers of Yunli and experienced the changes of the times. She knew how important experience was for a woman who never left her home.

In her mind, there has never been any concept of male superiority and female inferiority, because her grandfather told her since she was a child that women are no worse than men, they just lack opportunities and knowledge.

Her grandfather never wanted her to be a woman in the inner chamber, trapped in a small world all her life, constantly dealing with trivial matters every day, competing for favors with others, and living by people's wishes.

So she became a bright and beautiful woman who was not trapped in the inner house, but could lead troops and take up sword on the battlefield.

Therefore, in her opinion, women and men have always been equal, and she hopes that every woman in Yunli can have her own world.

Everyone can live a bright and free life, and always have a dazzling life.

This is also the goal she will strive for for the rest of her life.

"Slave girl, I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay by your side."

Xia He said this with all her heart. Although she also longed for the freedom outside, Shen Tianjiao was more important to her.

During the years they have been together, their relationship can no longer be simply described as master and servant.

Shen Tianjiao smiled and said nothing. Although she was not her original self, she knew very well the loyalty of the four girls around her.

For her, the four girls were willing to give up everything, even their lives.

But precisely because of this, Shen Tianjiao hopes that they can live differently and create their own wonderful lives.

Because Shen Tianjiao was in a particularly good mood today, she and Xia He walked a little far away.

The two of them unknowingly walked to the Waterside Flower City. Shen Tianjiao looked up at the four words "Shuixie Flower City" and couldn't help but feel a little confused. How did she end up here?

Xia He also looked up at the words "Shui Xie Hua Du" and asked, "Master, shall we go back?"

Shen Tianjiao shook her head and said, "Since we're already here, let's go in and take a look. After all, I'm also a little curious about what the child looks like."

Although Li Zhao, the man who made Li Chaohui favor him and admire him so much, is dead, we will never know what kind of man he was.

But since his daughter is here, he should be able to glimpse some of the old friend's features from his daughter.

Everyone has a gossipy heart, and Shen Tianjiao is no exception. She really wants to see what Li Chaohui's daughter looks like.

Shen Tianjiao brought Xia He into the Waterside Flower City, which was originally a greenhouse where some delicate, rare and precious flowers were grown.

Those flowers are cultivated here before being sent to the gardens outside for people to appreciate.

As soon as Shen Tianjiao entered, the maids from the greenhouse came to pay their respects. Shen Tianjiao shook her head gently, signaling the maids not to make a sound.

Not long after walking forward, Shen Tianjiao saw a girl in a green dress squatting on the ground pruning flowers and trees.

Shen Tianjiao guessed who this girl was without asking. In the entire Shuixie Huadu, apart from the few maids who were in the open, there was only Li Chaohui's daughter.

Shen Tianjiao just stood there quietly, watching the girl carefully taking care of the flowers and trees.

The girl who had trimmed the flowers and trees stood up and smiled with satisfaction at her work.

She turned around and looked up to see Shen Tianjiao. She was obviously frightened. She stared at Shen Tianjiao with her clear and harmless eyes, like a frightened deer.

Shen Tianjiao smiled gently at the girl, pointed at the flowers and plants in front of her, and said, "You take good care of these flowers and plants."

When the girl was praised, her face immediately turned red, and she smiled with her head down in embarrassment.

Looking at the innocent little girl in front of her who was ignorant of the world, Shen Tianjiao suddenly felt very sad.

The Empress Dowager protected this child so well. She sincerely hoped that this child could stay away from the right and wrong of the world and live her life in peace and stability.

That's why they sent her to a place where she was secluded from the world and could not be easily found by anyone. They didn't teach her the things of the world and raised her to be so simple and lovely.

It's just a pity that she is Li Chaohui's daughter. From the moment she was born, her fate was destined not to be as stable and worry-free as that of an ordinary person.

If the Empress Dowager had someone carefully teach her how to behave in society, perhaps she could have found a way out for herself and survived in this chaotic situation. But now she looks so naive that if no one protects her, her life will be in danger.

It would be too pitiful if such a harmless girl died in this struggle for power.

"What's your name?" Shen Tianjiao asked gently, looking at the frightened and shy little deer in front of her.

The other person was so nervous that she swallowed her saliva, holding her skirt tightly with both hands. After a long time, she timidly said, "My name is Anping."

"Anping." Shen Tianjiao repeated her name. "This is a very good name. Anping means peace and tranquility, a life without worries."

"The person who gave you this name must be the one who is closest to you and loves you the most."

Anping lowered her head and said nothing. She had been raised in a nunnery since she was born. Apart from her master who took care of her, she rarely came into contact with outsiders.

The noble and bright beauty in front of me said that her name was given by the person who loved her most, but she was just an orphan who was not loved by anyone.

"What's wrong?" Seeing Anping with his head down, silent and depressed, Shen Tianjiao couldn't bear it and asked.