The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

After Wang Zongyuan returned, he immediately told Shen Tianjiao about Wang Yunzhi's plan.

After Shen Tianjiao heard this, she pondered for a long time before saying, "It's not appropriate for me to personally handle this matter. I'd better let my second brother go on my behalf."

"Well, it's not a good idea for you to handle this matter. It would be better for me to do it."

"I'll go later, you just stay and wait for news."

Shen Tingzhi did not refuse and took the initiative to meet those people on behalf of Shen Tianjiao.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, second brother."

Shen Tianjiao smiled and nodded, then stood up and said, "I'm going to arrange things for tonight."

Faced with the silence of Shen Tianjiao and her brother, Wang Zongyuan was at a loss for words.

He couldn't understand why Shen Tianjiao couldn't come forward to meet those people, and had to let Shen Tingzhi come forward on her behalf. What were the arrangements for the evening?

Did something big happen while he was away yesterday?

At this moment, Wang Zongyuan felt that his brain was not enough and he should go back and replenish his brain.

Shen Tingzhi looked at Wang Zongyuan's eagerness for knowledge and told him without waiting for him to speak.

"Jiaojiao is not only the empress now, she is also the regent. She now represents the emperor. It would be inappropriate for her to meet those court officials here."

"This isn't the Imperial Palace. If it were, it would be perfectly reasonable for Jiaojiao to meet them personally. It's perfectly natural for everyone to gather together to discuss state affairs, and no one would say no."

"But leaving the palace and letting Jiaojiao discuss state affairs with them would violate ancestral rules and give them leverage. They could turn something that wasn't controversial into a private meeting with court officials, cultivating their own power, and potentially overstepping their authority to commit illicit acts."

"Jiaojiao is now the regent. She only represents the emperor in exercising his power of governance, but she is not the emperor himself after all. There are some things that should be avoided."

"Otherwise, it will become a source of slander and criticism, which will also affect the crown prince's ascension to the throne in the future."

"But it's different if I come forward. I'm just discussing this matter with them on behalf of the Queen."

"There are many things that Jiaojiao can't say or is inconvenient to say, but I can tell them."

"Even if this matter is leaked in the future, since Jiaojiao isn't here, people will at most say that I'm too power-hungry and want to monopolize power."

"It won't implicate Jiaojiao and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and affect their reputation."

After hearing Shen Tingzhi's explanation, Wang Zongyuan finally understood what was going on.

After thinking about it, Wang Zongyuan realized that something was wrong.

If Shen Tingzhi knew this, how could Wang Yunzhi not know it?

If Wang Yunzhi knew this, why would he do this? This is something very wrong.

"Wang Yunzhi definitely knows the truth, but he probably has his own considerations. After all, those people have followed Li Zhaohui for many years just like him."

"Even if some of them did so out of helplessness, they didn't really want to follow Li Zhaohui in rebellion."

"But after all, they all have labels on them. They are Li Zhaohui's people."

"Although they have repented and turned back, they are still uneasy. They need Jiaojiao to reassure them and let them know that the past is over."

"The Queen will not hold on to them any longer. Once they have done what they did with the knife in their hand, they will be discarded."

"Don't worry, Wang Yunzhi is not a villain who goes back on his word. He won't try to trip us up at this time."

"He was indeed not thoughtful in this matter, but he had no bad intentions."

Without waiting for Wang Zongyuan to ask questions, Shen Tingzhi answered his doubts. After all, Shen Tingzhi knew Wang Zongyuan very well and could definitely predict what he wanted to ask next.

After hearing what Shen Tingzhi said, Wang Zongyuan breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Wang Yunzhi would go back on his word and turn against him at this time.

If this is the case, not only will Wang Yunzhi be in trouble, but Wang Hengshan will also be in trouble, and even the entire Wang family will be in trouble.

Although Wang Zongyuan had no interactions with the Wang family members who came to Beijing, let alone any feelings for them, they were still family after all, and Wang Zongyuan hoped that they would be well.

After putting aside his worries, Wang Zongyuan began to care about another thing, which was what to do tonight.

"Did anything happen while I was away yesterday? What were the plans for tonight that the young lady mentioned?"

Faced with Wang Zongyuan, this old baby who was curious about everything, Shen Tingzhi had no choice but to start explaining again.

"Some unpleasant things did happen when you were away yesterday."

"Before Jiaojiao and I went to visit Wang Yunzhi last night, when I went back to my room to get my cloak, the female doctor who was with Madam Jin came."

"She hid in a big tree outside and attacked Jiaojiao with hidden weapons. Fortunately, Jiaojiao was alert and not only dodged the attacks, but also sent a great gift back to her."

"Just now, when you went to visit Wang Yunzhi, that Madam Jin came to ask for an antidote. I heard that the female doctor is now completely swollen and red. Without the antidote, I'm afraid she won't survive until tomorrow."

"Of course, I don't have the antidote here, and even if I did, I wouldn't give it to him."

"And Jiaojiao has already confirmed Mrs. Jin's identity. She is most likely a member of the royal family of Xirong, sent to our Yunli as a spy."

"And Jiaojiao also recognized her. That female doctor is the daughter of Alupo Yitaikang, the former Right Wise King of Xirong, Alupo Yiyinshuang."

"Mrs. Jin will certainly not give up if she doesn't get the antidote from me. Jiaojiao and I predict that in order to get the antidote to save Alupo Yiyinshuang, Mrs. Jin will definitely take risks tonight."

"Jiaojiao, prepare to set up the net and catch Madam Jin and the others in the trap."

"As for those hidden agents in the Huguo Temple, since Madam Jin has been apprehended, they are naturally nothing to be feared."

"The abbot has already left the temple to ask my father for help. Let him handle those people."

The amount of information was really too much, and Wang Zongyuan couldn't digest it all at once.

He was only away from home for one day yesterday, and today he just went to visit Wang Yunzhi. Did so many things happen that he didn't know about?

He knew that Mrs. Jin was from Xirong, but he was surprised that she was a member of the Xirong royal family.

Are these members of the Xirong royal family so shameless? Why do they keep coming to Yunli to act as spies and undercover?

What he found most incredible was that the female doctor who treated Mrs. Wang was actually the daughter of Alupo Taikang?

Back then, Alupo Taikang brought people to Yunli to submit the letter of surrender. On the way back to Xirong from Yunli, he was suddenly robbed and killed. It is said that none of the people who accompanied him were spared and all died.

However, the Marquis of Zhenbei was afraid that Alupo Taikang was not dead, so he specially sent him to investigate again and confirmed the news of Alupo Taikang's death.

What about Alubo Yiyinshuang, who came to Yunli with her father and was also robbed and killed on the way back? How did she survive and become the doctor beside Mrs. Jin when everyone else died?

This series of questions made Wang Zongyuan even more confused.

"Okay, now is not the time to think about these issues. We will be meeting with the court officials to discuss terms. We must be well prepared and not let any news of what happened today leak out."

"You will be on guard tonight. The person you bring must be selected by you and must be trustworthy."

What happened tonight was of great importance, so Shen Tingzhi had to be cautious.

This not only concerns the safety of the court officials, but also directly concerns Yunli's country and people. Shen Tingzhi must be extremely alert to deal with it.

"I know." Without Shen Tingzhi's explanation, Wang Zongyuan naturally knew the seriousness of the matter.

It is Wang Zongyuan's duty to do a good job of guarding and ensuring everyone's safety and preventing the news from leaking. He naturally has no choice but to do his best to do it.

However, he still has a big doubt in his mind, which must be solved immediately, otherwise he really won't be able to calm down and do his work.

"What kind of gift did the young lady give to that Alupo Yiyinshuang? Not only did it make her whole body swollen, but she would die without an antidote?"

Shen Tingzhi looked back at Wang Zongyuan and gave him a big eye roll. How could he not know what this old man was thinking?

"General Wang, you are the commander of the Xishan Camp, responsible for the safety of Shangjing, not a scout roaming around the northern border to gather information. You can't use those medicines."

"Who said I can't use it?" Wang Zongyuan was not angry when his thoughts were exposed by Shen Tingzhi. He stood up suddenly and ran to Shen Tingzhi.

"All the things you gave me last time came in handy."

"Others think this kind of thing is bad, but I think it's actually quite good. It can be used against the enemy when necessary. It can get things done without any soldiers or weapons being used. How great is that?"

Wang Zongyuan's way of thinking is different from others, and he used to be a bandit leader, so he still retains some of the bandit's boldness and casualness.

When he was in the northern border, he believed that no matter what method was used, as long as they could win the battle, it would be fine.

He doesn't care whether the tricks he uses are damaging or fair or not. It doesn't matter at all. What matters is to use the least damage to exchange for the greatest victory.

When he was in Pingzhou, he got some from Shen Tingzhi, and Shen Tianjiao got some from Chao Yun. It was originally a medicinal powder that allowed Shen Tingzhi to protect himself in times of crisis.

He used all of it to deal with the Qian family. He had tasted the sweetness since then and was thinking of asking Shen Tingzhi for some more.

Now, Shen Tianjiao actually has something better. How can Wang Zongyuan not be tempted?

"I don't know. I didn't use those medicines on Alupo Yiyinshuang."

"If you want to know, just ask Jiaojiao."

Although Shen Tingzhi did not object to using some very special methods on the enemy, in his opinion, things like poison were not something that could be used openly and honestly.

So it can be used, but its extensive use is not recommended.

"Okay, then I'll go ask the young lady."

Originally, Shen Tingzhi was sure that Wang Zongyuan would definitely not dare to ask Shen Tianjiao, but who would have thought that Wang Zongyuan was a man who did not play by the rules. When he encountered something he really wanted, he would not care about anything and would dare to do anything.

Now hearing that Wang Zongyuan was going to ask Shen Tianjiao, Shen Tingzhi panicked.

He knew Chao Yun's identity, and also knew that these things of Shen Tianjiao were made by Chao Yun for Shen Tianjiao to use for self-defense.

If Wang Zongyuan really went to Shen Tianjiao and made trouble, and insisted on pestering Shen Tianjiao to get those medicines for her, wouldn't that be making things difficult for Shen Tianjiao?

After all, Shen Tingzhi is very clear about Chaoyun's current physical condition. It is still a question whether Chaoyun can survive. How can he have the energy to tinker with those things?

The things Shen Tianjiao carried with her were all for self-defense. If it weren't for these things last night, Shen Tianjiao might have suffered a great loss.

If Wang Zongyuan goes to ask for it, Shen Tianjiao will definitely give it to him. If she gives it all to Wang Zongyuan, what will happen if Shen Tianjiao encounters danger?

So no matter what, Shen Tingzhi would not let Wang Zongyuan go to Shen Tianjiao to make trouble.

Shen Tingzhi, who has been running around outside and never coming home, is now in a state of information lag. He has no idea that his sister Shen Tianjiao now has a drug-making expert who is many times more powerful than Chao Yun.

So Shen Tingzhi, who didn't know the truth, could only fool Wang Zongyuan and let him do the job quietly.

"Okay, okay, I'm afraid of you. Jiaojiao has a lot of things to do, so don't bother her."

"I promise you, when this is over, I'll talk to Jiaojiao and ask her to get some back for you, but now you have to do your job well."

Wang Zongyuan squinted his eyes and stared at Shen Tingzhi for a long time before he said, "I'll trust you this time. Last time you said you'd get me the medicine when you got back, but I haven't seen anything since then."

"If you lie to me again this time, I will really make a scene with the young lady and let her take charge of my case."

It is not easy to fool Wang Zongyuan now. He has learned a lesson from his mistakes. Shen Tingzhi's words are no longer credible to him.

Shen Tingzhi sighed helplessly and said, "Okay, don't worry, I promise I won't lie to you."

Isn't it just finding someone who can make poison? It's not a difficult thing to do. When we go back, we can find ten or eight people to send to Wang Zongyuan. Those people will make whatever poison he wants.