The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Li Chaohui had already received news yesterday that the emperor would go to the ancestral temple to offer sacrifices to heaven tomorrow.

Ever since receiving this news, Li Chaohui has been in a state of excitement, as if he had taken some drug that could excite the mind.

Not only could he not sleep, he even stopped eating and became completely insane.

"Chun Niang, go get that dragon robe. I want to wear it tomorrow when I go to the palace."

Li Chaohui secretly asked an embroiderer to embroider this dragon robe for her many years ago when she was still the eldest princess.

At that time, she thought that she would soon be able to wear this dragon robe, ascend the throne as emperor and become the master of Yunli in the presence of everyone in Yunli.

But who would have known that she did not ascend the throne as she wished, and this wait made her go from a young girl in her prime to an old woman with gray hair.

Only she herself knows how difficult it is to become a king.

Fortunately, after tomorrow, all her suffering will be over, and Yun Li will usher in a new era belonging to her, Li Chaohui.

Chunniang quickly brought the dragon robe that Li Zhaohui mentioned, but because it had been stored for too long, it was no longer as bright and eye-catching as it once was.

Not only has it become gray and dull, it has even become a little tattered.

But even so, this dragon robe is the most perfect and beautiful in Li Chaohui's eyes.

"Chun Niang, put it on for me."

Li Chaohui had long forgotten what she looked like wearing this dragon robe. Now she wanted to relive the elegance of that time.

Chunniang helped Li Zhaohui put on the dragon robe. The robe that had once been well-fitting to him was now too loose to even support him.

Looking at herself in the bronze mirror, Li Chaohui didn't dare to look directly at herself. The most beautiful woman who was once the most stunning beauty in the world, now had no trace of her former charm.

"Take it away, take the bronze mirror away."

Li Zhaohui closed her eyes and hurriedly urged Chunniang to take the bronze mirror away. She couldn't and didn't dare to look at herself in her current state.

After Chunniang moved the bronze mirror, she returned and said to Li Zhaohui, "Master, I want to take off my clothes and put them on tomorrow."

Li Zhaohui didn't say anything, but just nodded, tacitly allowing "Chun Niang" to take off the dragon robe for her.

"Chun Niang" took off the dragon robe for Li Zhaohui and held it up with a clothes hanger before returning to Li Zhaohui and helping her sit on the stool.

"Master, the kitchen has cooked some Tremella soup. I asked someone to bring some over. Please have some."

'Chun Niang' looked at Li Zhaohui, fearing that her body would not survive until tomorrow and that she would not be able to complete her so-called great cause.

Li Zhaohui shook his head and said, "No, I don't have an appetite now and don't want to eat."

"You'd better eat something. If you don't eat, how will you have the energy to do anything important tomorrow?"

Chunniang's persuasion made Li Zhaohui compromise, "Okay, then I'll eat less."

"Then I'll send someone to get it."

'Chun Niang' turned and went out, and Li Zhaohui was left alone in the room, staring blankly at the propped-up dragon robe.

This tattered dragon robe was like a reflection of her life at that moment: defeated, old, and already carrying the aura of death.

Li Chaohui has always been unwilling to admit the fact that he is no longer the same as he used to be, and has been avoiding it.

She can accept suffering, but she cannot accept her own aging.

The self she just saw in the bronze mirror triggered her most fearful nightmare, making her feel uneasy.

Not only does she have to be the master of Yunli, but she also has to do it for a long time, so she must be healthy and rejuvenated.

When Chunniang came in with the Tremella soup, Li Zhaohui suddenly stood up, which scared Chunniang.

"Master, what's wrong with you?"

"Chun Niang, put the food here. I will eat it myself. Now go find Doctor Zhang and ask him to quickly develop medicine for me that can help me recover as soon as possible."

Li Chaohui wished that Doctor Zhang could present the medicine to her immediately so that she could regain her youth and vitality after taking it.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Chunniang put down the things in her hand and helped Li Zhaohui sit down. "Master, don't worry. I have already told Doctor Zhang that his medicine should be ready soon. It should be delivered to you in two days. You can take it now."

"Tell him to do it faster, and then you can go and urge him to do it."

Li Chaohui was really panicked at this time. Now that she had obtained the throne, she was even more afraid that she would not have much time left and would die soon.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Chunniang glanced at Li Zhaohui and turned to leave.

Doctor Zhang is no longer in the mansion. His mission has been completed and he has been sent out of the mansion and back to the palace.

"Chun Niang" sat outside for a long time. When she thought it was about time, she stood up and went back.

When Chunniang returned, Li Zhaohui had already eaten the Tremella soup and was sitting there waiting for her.

"Master, I have already urged Doctor Zhang. His medicine will be ready in two days and you can take it."

'Chun Niang' looked at Li Zhaohui and sighed silently in her heart. Everything would be over tomorrow, and she could finally leave here and go back to live her own life.

She had been living a very depressing life with Li Chaohui these days. She had to take care of a crazy woman who would go crazy at any time. God knows how hard it was for her.

She now admires Zhen Chunniang, who is now imprisoned in the Ministry of Punishment.

Chunniang is really determined. In order to achieve her goal, she has been able to stay with Li Zhaohui, that crazy woman, for more than 20 years. It is really not easy.

"Chun Niang, please sit down. I have something to tell you."

Li Chaohui took Chunniang's hand and asked her to sit down next to him.

After Chunniang sat down, Li Zhaohui looked at her and said, "Chunniang, I have something to tell you today."

"It doesn't matter if tomorrow's matter succeeds. If something unexpected happens and you fail, you will take the money and leave. Find a way to find the child."

"Then take the child with you, find a place where no one knows you, and live a peaceful life."

"Don't tell the child about her life story. Just let her live her life in peace."

"As a mother, I haven't fulfilled my responsibilities as a mother to her for even a single day. This is all I can do for her."

"I didn't do a good mother in this life, but I will definitely do a good mother in the next life and treat her well."

'Chun Niang's' brain was not enough, she could not keep up with Li Zhaohui's train of thought.

How could this person, who was so confident just now and was going to break into the palace to seize the throne and become the empress tomorrow, become so weak in the blink of an eye?

'Chun Niang' was afraid that Li Zhaohui would suddenly announce that he would give up tomorrow's action.

"Master, how can you say such a thing?"

"We have made perfect preparations for tomorrow's event. We will definitely succeed and not fail."

"At this time, you need to be strong and courageous. How can you say such weak words?"

"You and the young master still have a long time to live together. When you ascend the throne, we will bring the young master back. You will be the emperor and she will be the crown princess. Wouldn't it be great if you two mother and daughter could rule Yunli together?"

'Chun Niang' couldn't guess what Li Zhaohui was thinking now, so she could only say some words to comfort Li Zhaohui, first to appease Li Zhaohui, and then slowly try to find out what Li Zhaohui was thinking.

"Will there really be such a day?" Li Zhaohui was shocked by his reflection in the bronze mirror.

Her confidence is now weak and her fighting spirit has disappeared.

"Of course, you've suffered so much over the years, and now everything is about to end. Your good days are still to come."

"We are already searching for the young master's whereabouts. We should have information soon."

"When the young master comes back, you two, mother and daughter, can be together and will never be separated again."

"Master, let me help you rest for a while. You've been worrying too much. Just take a good rest and you'll be fine when you get up."

"You have to take charge of the whole situation tomorrow. How can you do that without good physical strength and energy?"

Li Zhaohui looked up at Chunniang blankly. Her mind was blank and she had lost the ability to think.

"Chun Niang, are these things you said true?"

"Of course it's true, Master. You are the one who will be the emperor."

"Let's have a good rest. Nothing will happen when we get up."

'Chun Niang' looked at Li Zhaohui at this moment and knew that her condition was probably due to the side effects of the medicine.

A severe headache made Li Zhaohui curl up uncomfortably in Chun Niang's arms.

"Help me to rest, and bring me the medicine."

Li Chaohui has now developed a strong dependence on those medicines. Whenever she feels a little uncomfortable in her body, she will take medicine to relieve the pain.

"Okay, I'll get it for you."

Chunniang half carried and half supported Li Zhaohui to lie on the bed. "Wait a minute, I'll get you some medicine."

Duan Qingning had actually finished all the medicine a long time ago. Where could "Chun Niang" go to get the medicine for Li Chaohui?

During this period, the medicines that Chunniang gave Li Zhaohui were nothing more than sleeping aids to help her sleep well, and some pills to clear heat.

These medicines have no effect at all on Li Chaohui's illness.

Li Chaohui felt better after taking the medicine, but that was just a psychological effect.

After settling Li Zhaohui, "Chun Niang" went out. She had just put some medicine in the Tremella soup that could help Li Zhaohui sleep. The effect of the medicine was enough to make Li Zhaohui sleep until tomorrow morning.

"What's going on inside?" Lu Yan asked with his back to Chun Niang.

"Don't worry, sir. There's no problem. She's already fallen asleep and will probably sleep until tomorrow morning."

Chun Niang glanced at Lu Yan's back and said, "She just told me that if tomorrow's plan doesn't work out, or if she has an accident, she wants me to take some money, find her daughter, and take her away."

"As for the whereabouts of the money, only Zhenchun Niang in the Ministry of Punishment knows it now."

"Okay, I'll send someone to check it out."

Tomorrow is the date of the decisive battle. Even Lu Yan, who is always calm and composed, can't help feeling nervous and uneasy.

That's why he came here at this time to confirm again that nothing unexpected happened to Li Chaohui.

"The period from now until tomorrow morning when she leaves for the palace is crucial. There must not be the slightest mistake."

"From now on, no matter who comes to visit, you must find a way to turn them away. Don't let her have contact with anyone else."

"Yes, understand."

Seeing that Lu Yan hadn't spoken for a long time, Chun Niang asked, "Sir, do you have any other instructions?"

"Oh, that's all. Go ahead and be careful. Nothing can happen before dawn."

Lu Yan tightened his cloak and prepared to leave.

Wang Yunzhi's health has not recovered yet, so it is not suitable for him to come out to resolve this matter tomorrow. In that case, he, the Chief Justice, will have to step in.

However, even if Wang Yunzhi was in good health, Lu Yan didn't want him to show up. Before things were completely over, everything was an unknown variable.

Lu Yan didn't want Wang Yunzhi to do something wrong at this last moment because he was soft-hearted towards Li Chaohui.

In that case, all their previous efforts would be meaningless.

"I know, take care, my Lord."

Chun Niang bowed and turned away first.

Just as Lu Yan said just now, the period from now until tomorrow morning, before Li Chaohui sets out for the palace, is crucial and no mistakes can be made.

She must go back and guard it now, eliminating any danger and not letting any accidents affect tomorrow's events.

After Chun Niang left, Lu Yan stood there for a while before leaving.

The war is imminent, and everyone involved is feeling uneasy.

Just as Chun Niang returned to the courtyard, a little maid came to announce, "Aunt Chun, Master Zhang is here and wants to see the master."

"Go tell him that the master is currently discussing matters with several other adults and has no time to see him. Tell him to go back and stay home peacefully. Don't hang around until this matter is resolved."

"If he causes any trouble at this time and ruins the master's good deeds, he will be the first one the master will not forgive."

Chunniang's heart was pounding. Fortunately, she came back in time. If she hadn't come back in time, who knows what kind of trouble would have happened.

The Lord Zhang that the little girl mentioned is Zhang Pengcheng's grandfather Zhang Yao, who is also a bad person from the root. As Li Zhaohui's loyal lackey, he has helped Li Zhaohui do many bad things over the years.

"Also, no matter who comes later, they will respond with the same words I just said."

"In short, no matter who comes today, we must not let them in and disturb the master."

"Yes."