The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Shen Tianjiao has been having a pretty good time these past few days, which are the most comfortable and enjoyable days she has had since she married Li Rui.

There is no intrigue or flattery, she doesn't have to meet people she doesn't want to meet, and she doesn't even have to take care of various affairs. All she does all day is eat and drink, read, paint, or play with the kids. It's simply too happy.

"Master." Chunchao came in and looked at Shen Tianjiao who was taking a nap, and called softly.

"Yeah." Shen Tianjiao was too lazy to open her eyes. She changed to a comfortable position and continued to enjoy the quiet time with her eyes closed.

"There's news from Youming Palace. Concubine Chun said she wants to see you." Although there was no one else around, Chunchao still lowered his voice for fear of being heard by others.

"Oh," Shen Tianjiao perked up at the mention of this. She opened her eyes and stood up. "I thought she would have more time to think about it, but I didn't expect her to figure it out so quickly. It's really not easy."

"Chunchao, go and get ready, we'll be there soon." Shen Tianjiao is an absolute man of action, she will leave as soon as she says she will.

"Master, wait a minute." Chunchao quickly grabbed Shen Tianjiao and said, "It's broad daylight now. It would be a shame if we just walked into Youming Palace like this?"

Shen Tianjiao was stunned for a moment. She just wanted to get things done quickly, but she was too hasty and didn't think things through. She really needed to change her impulsive habit, otherwise she would suffer a great loss sooner or later.

"It's not possible to do it in broad daylight. Let's wait. You can accompany me at night."

"Yes." Chunchao said, and then she picked up the cakes she had just placed on the table and placed them in front of Shen Tianjiao, saying, "This is the cake that Xia He and Dong Yang made recently. Please try it and see how it tastes."

Shen Tianjiao lowered her head and pinched the flesh on her belly, which had grown a lot recently. She muttered, "I can't eat anymore. I've gained a lot of weight recently. If I keep going like this, I'm going to become a pregnant woman."

Although he complained, he still reached for the pastry plate, took a piece and stuffed it into his mouth. "Mm, it tastes good, not too sweet or greasy, just right. I'll bring some to Concubine Chun later. She should like it too."

"I'll prepare it right away, otherwise you can just sleep a little longer." Chunchao put down the plate of pastries in her hand, picked up the cloak beside her and put it on Shen Tianjiao.

"No, if I sleep any longer all my bones will become lazy. I'm going to practice sword skills and stretch my muscles." Shen Tianjiao stretched and yawned without caring about her image.

Shen Tianjiao practiced the Fengyun Sword technique as smoothly as flowing water, making everyone watching reluctant to blink.

When Chunchao took a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off Shen Tianjiao's face, she was still muttering in her heart, although her master was born in a family of military merit, he did not like to wield swords and guns since he was a child, and only liked to read quietly. She had been with her master for so many years and had never seen her practice any kung fu, so how come he suddenly seemed to have opened up his Ren and Du meridians and become a master?

Shen Tianjiao took the handkerchief, turned around guiltily and wiped the sweat off her face. Although Chunchao didn't ask anything, her thoughts were already revealed on her face.

Shen Tianjiao was wiping the sweat off her face slowly, thinking about what excuse she could come up with to dispel Chunchao's doubts.

It's easy for others to deal with her suddenly knowing kung fu. They can just find a random excuse to deal with it. After all, she comes from a family of military merit, so it's normal for her to know kung fu.

Even in front of her father and brother, she could find excuses to get away with it.

But Chunchao was not so easy to fool. After all, he was the one who served her closely all day long. The two of them spent more time together than the three girls.

I'm afraid he is the person in this world who knows Shen Tianjiao best except Shen Tianjiao herself.

People's personalities can change, but they won't change so quickly. She just couldn't help showing off her hidden skills today.

Nothing matters right now. The most important thing is how to prevent Chunchao from becoming suspicious.

"Chunchao, what do you think of my sword skills?" Shen Tianjiao took the initiative and asked Chunchao.

"Good! The sword skills that the master has practiced are as smooth as flowing water, soft yet strong, without any flaws. It's simply perfect." Chunchao looked at Shen Tianjiao with shining eyes.

"This is the sword manual my father specially sent for me when I was still in the Duke's Mansion. He said practicing it would strengthen my body, but I was willful at the time and didn't understand my father's heart. Now that I'm imprisoned, I understand the long-term plans my parents have for their children."

"I've been bored these past few days, so I took out the sword manual and looked through it, hoping to learn a few moves so I could defend myself if I ever get into danger."

"Who would have thought that after pondering it for so long, I would actually learn it without any teacher. Now, although I can't fight against masters, I can still protect myself."

"Master is extremely intelligent and talented, so learning these is naturally a piece of cake for her." Chunchao said this not to flatter. The original body, Shen Tianjiao, was indeed extremely talented. She started learning at the age of three and could remember everything she read.

The Duke of Zhenguo is a family of military honors. As the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, it is not impossible for Shen Tianjiao to inherit the family's talent.

Chunchao's blind worship of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and Shen Tianjiao instantly eliminated all doubts in her heart, and she believed whatever Shen Tianjiao said.

Shen Tianjiao, who escaped the disaster, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. From now on, she could practice dancing openly without having to find excuses in secret.

"When you were in the palace, you all received special training. With the exception of Qiu Tong, the rest of you have neglected it in the years since I came to the palace. But fortunately, the foundation is still there, so let's start training again from today."

"The situation in the palace is unstable, and no one knows what will happen in the future. It's always good to have more life-saving skills."

There was a hint of worry in Shen Tianjiao's eyes. She was still not sure whether she could change the course of history and reverse the fate of each of them with her own abilities.

"Yes, starting from tomorrow, we servants will also practice hard and protect the master." Chunchao smiled brightly, as if she had turned back into the little girl in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.