The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Chapter 194 Zuo Beichen's Persuasion

When Shen Tianjiao woke up in the morning, she did not have the dizziness, nausea, or weakness that are the aftereffects of a hangover.

She seemed to be in high spirits, even more energetic than when she woke up normally.

This was the first time Shen Tianjiao had encountered such a thing. Didn’t she drink alcohol last night?

Just when Shen Tianjiao was puzzled and confused, Qiong Niang came in.

Now that Chunchao is away and Xia He is busy taking care of two children, Qiong Niang temporarily takes on the role of taking care of Shen Tianjiao.

"The Queen has woken up?" When Qiong Niang came in and saw Shen Tianjiao who was still confused, she started to tease.

Shen Tianjiao looked up at Qiong Niang and knew that she was making fun of her for getting drunk last night.

She was in a pretty good mood now and didn't bother to argue with Qiong Niang.

"Didn't I come back drunk last night?" Shen Tianjiao looked at Qiong Niang and asked, "But when I woke up this morning, my head didn't hurt at all, and my mind was clear. I didn't look hungover at all."

"Did you give me some magic medicine last night, or did you use some other method?"

Waking up from a hangover without a headache, a clear mind, and no discomfort anywhere in the body feels so good.

Qiong Niang rolled her eyes at Shen Tianjiao and said, "I don't have that ability. It's the old ancestor. She saw that you drank too much and was afraid that you would feel uncomfortable when you woke up this morning, so she gave you some hangover medicine."

She felt depressed when she recalled the scene last night when she asked Ruan Yuhu for hangover medicine, saying that she had it prepared for next time just in case so that she could give it to Shen Tianjiao when she got drunk.

The way Ruan Yuhu looked at her was as if she was a big bad wolf who was kidnapping an ignorant and kind little white rabbit and wanted to turn it into an alcoholic.

She was really wronged. All she thought at that time was that everything Ruan Yuhu gave was excellent.

Although Shen Tianjiao is not a good drinker, she is now in charge of the country and has to attend all kinds of palace banquets and occasions, big and small.

Therefore, there is no need to think about it to know how high the probability will be that Shen Tianjiao will be drunk in the future.

Ruan Yuhu is not always there, so I just kept some sobering medicine for myself so that I can be there at any time.

Although Ruan Yuhu gave the medicine to Qiong Niang in the end, Qiong Niang still felt uncomfortable no matter how she thought about it.

Looking at the culprit in front of her, Qiong Niang had no place to vent her anger, so she could only hold it in and feel depressed.

"Well, this medicine is pretty good. Remember to ask the old man for more. Next time if I get drunk, you don't have to worry."

Shen Tianjiao, feeling refreshed after a night's sleep, stretched, got up and went to change clothes.

How could she know what Qiong Niang was thinking at this moment?

After Shen Tianjiao finished changing her clothes and putting on her makeup, she came to the yard. Zuo Beichen and Qiu Tong had already packed up and came to say goodbye to her.

Looking at Qiu Tong, Shen Tianjiao couldn't describe the feeling in her heart.

However, when Qiu Tong saw Shen Tianjiao's expression, she smiled at her disapprovingly and then walked up to Shen Tianjiao.

For the first time in her life, Qiu Tong took the initiative to hold Shen Tianjiao's hand and said, "Master, please don't be like this. In fact, being able to leave Shangjing City and travel around the world this time is a very good thing for me."

"You've always known what's been weighing on my mind. After all these years, I've finally gotten what I wanted. This burden has been lifted from my heart. I'm so thankful. I want to see you smile as you send me off."

"Qiuting." Shen Tianjiao hugged Qiutong and held her in her arms.

She had not been here for long, but she had already developed a deep bond with the little girls around her.

Especially Qiu Tong, this girl is not only her most capable assistant, but also someone who is willing to sacrifice her life to protect her.

It’s not that the remaining ones are not important to me, but Qiu Tong is more special.

Qiu Tong hugged Shen Tianjiao tightly and whispered, "Master, don't worry. I will definitely get it done."

"Silly girl, getting things done is important, but it's more important that you come back safely."

"Promise me that you will come back safely no matter what. It doesn't matter even if the mission is not completed. What I want is for you to come back safely, understand?"

Shen Tianjiao now had a deep fear of those unknown variables. For some reason, she felt very uneasy, as if something was about to happen.

Qiu Tong was stunned for a moment, then said with a choked voice, "Okay, I will definitely come back safely."

"I have to come back to protect you and teach you martial arts."

"Okay, silly girl, this is what you said, you must come back to me safely. If you dare to break your promise, I will never forgive you!"

She didn't know if it was an illusion, but the promise Shen Tianjiao heard from Qiu Tong seemed so unconvincing.

"Yeah, okay." Qiu Tong let go of Shen Tianjiao and gave her a smile.

Shen Tianjiao nodded, then looked at Zuo Beichen and said, "Beichen, thank you for your hard work along the way. Take care of yourself and take good care of Qiu Tong for me."

"Beichen obeys your command. Your Majesty, rest assured that Beichen will fulfill his mission and not only complete the task, but also bring Miss Qiutong back to you safely."

Zuo Beichen solemnly assured Shen Tianjiao that he was the kind of man who was ruthless and taciturn, and would not easily make promises to others, but once he made a promise, he would try his best to fulfill it.

Even if it means losing his life, he will do it.

Ever since Shen Tianjiao agreed to avenge his mother, his life belongs to Shen Tianjiao.

He must do his best to complete what Shen Tianjiao has asked him to do, and he will definitely protect the people Shen Tianjiao cares about.

"Okay, then. Thank you very much."

Although Qiu Tong is already strong enough, if she were not strong enough, Shen Tianjiao would never choose to let her do this.

But no matter how powerful Qiu Tong is, Shen Tianjiao still hopes that someone can protect her so that she can feel at ease.

"Your Majesty, please don't be polite. Just give me your instructions if you have anything to say."

Once Zuo Beichen identifies someone or something, he will devote his entire life to protecting and adhering to it.

"Beichen, your aunt came to the palace early this morning. Go say goodbye to her. She's very worried about you since you're going so far away."

Wang Yunzhi's wife was brought into the palace this morning so that she could say goodbye to Zuo Beichen.

These days, Ruan Yuhu's relationship with the Prime Minister's wife has become increasingly close.

"Thank you for your grace, Queen."

Zuo Beichen's biological mother has passed away. Apart from this aunt and two cousins, he has no one else to care about in this world.

He was very satisfied that he could meet his aunt before leaving.

When Mrs. Wang saw her nephew coming from afar, she quickly stood up to greet him. It was when she was brought to the palace early this morning that she learned that Zuo Beichen was going out of the country to do business.

She came with nothing prepared except worry and panic.

"Chen'er." Looking at Zuo Beichen, who had not been seen for many days and looked haggard and thinner, but in good spirits, Mrs. Wang felt mixed emotions.

Ever since Ruan Yuhu came to her, she knew in her heart that the world was going to change. Not only the world in the palace and the court was going to change, but also the world in the Wang and Zuo families was going to change.

As the legitimate daughter of the Zuo family, she grew up watching all these things.

After marrying into the Wang family, although her relationship with Wang Yunzhi was not good, it did not prevent her from following Wang Yunzhi through many ups and downs.

She is an intelligent person and has experienced so much, how could she not know the mystery?

Her nephew Zuo Beichen is now the Queen's man. She knows better than anyone what Zuo Beichen is planning.

The reason why she didn't step forward to stop Zuo Beichen was because she knew very well that she couldn't stop him at all, and the Zuo family had already been rotten to the core.

If a house is rotten to the core and cannot be repaired, it is better to let it collapse completely and rebuild it.

"Aunt." Zuo Beichen looked at Mrs. Wang with an apologetic smile. He knew that he had made his aunt worry, but he chose this path, and this was the price he had to pay.

"Chen'er, you..." Mrs. Wang looked at Zuo Beichen, hesitant to speak. She didn't know whether to blame Zuo Beichen for acting on his own or to tell him to be careful on the way.

"Aunt, don't worry. This isn't the first time my nephew has gone out on business, and the Empress has sent many guards this time."

"When we reach the border, the personal guards of the Marquis of Zhenbei are waiting for us. With so many people protecting us, my nephew will surely return safely."

"My nephew has no other strengths except business. This is the only thing I can do for Yun Li."

"The Empress has great ambitions. Yunli will not only be revived under her leadership, but will also prosper even more."

"All of this requires a lot of money to support. Since my nephew has such talent, he should do his best to plan it."

Zuo Beichen naturally would not tell Mrs. Wang that his business trip was secondary, and the most important thing was to plant informants and establish an intelligence network.

Planting informants to establish an intelligence network is not only confidential, but also very dangerous. If Mrs. Wang knew about it, Zuo Beichen would be afraid that he would really not be able to leave.

"Chen'er, you have a heart to serve your country. Your aunt knows and understands this, but you can still do business and serve your country by staying in Shangjing City. Why do you have to go out to do business?"

Although Mrs. Wang had never left the capital in her life, it did not mean that she was so ignorant that she did not know that going out to do business was very dangerous.

The further north you go after leaving the pass, not only does the climate become increasingly harsh, but the countries you pass through also become increasingly brutal and barbaric, and you could be in danger if you weren't careful.

"Aunt, whether in Shangjing City or Yunli, the business environment is limited, and the money we earn is our own."

"What's the point of making money from your own people? If you want to make money, make money from others."

Zuo Beichen helped Madam Wang sit down. He had something more important to tell her.

"Aunt, my nephew has something very important to tell you now. You must listen carefully."

"Okay, go ahead." Mrs. Wang knew that her nephew was a man with plans in mind.

"Aunt, you should have guessed my nephew's plan, as well as the old ancestor's intention in inviting you to the palace, right?"

"Although my nephew is a junior, there are still some things that need to be said."

Zuo Beichen held Madam Wang's hand and said, "I know how much pain you've been going through all these years. You've been keeping it hidden for the sake of my two cousins ​​and my nephew. Thank you for all the hard work."

The matter that she had always avoided talking about was brought up by her nephew today, and Mrs. Wang's years of grievances suddenly erupted.

In front of Zuo Beichen, she lowered her head and sobbed. This was the first time since Zuo Beichen grew up that he had seen his aunt behave so improperly in front of others.

The pain that Mrs. Wang has suffered in her heart over the years is bitterer than the bitterness of the coptis chinensis. She has lived a hard and painful life for the sake of her children and her family, but she has never lived for herself for a single day.

Zuo Beichen had witnessed his mother being bullied since he was a child, so he could empathize with his aunt's feelings.

"Aunt, don't be sad." Zuo Beichen took out a handkerchief and wiped Mrs. Wang's tears.

"Aunt, now is not the time to cry. You must listen carefully to what I say next."

"I'm sure you know something about what my uncle did."

"What he did is a heinous crime punishable by death for all of his clan. Aunt, we can't let him continue on his own."

"It would be fine if he didn't want to die, but it's not enough for him to die alone. He also has to implicate you and your two cousins."

"So we have to take action now. We can't just sit there and wait for others to chop us off, right?"

Mrs. Wang stopped crying and looked up at Zuo Beichen who was standing in front of her. She knew what Zuo Beichen meant by his words.

She had thought about it these days, but this matter was too big to be solved by a woman like her who had lived in the inner house for a long time.

Neither of her two sons was as shrewd and calculating as Wang Yunzhi. They were both honest people, and they were also unable to bear this matter.

"Aunt, the Queen is a person of great wisdom and ability. She was born in the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. She has both courage and foresight."

"Even if nothing else, just based on the killing of Li Hong and his accomplices, you should be able to see how powerful she is."

"The Empress's strength is far superior to Li Zhaohui's, so Li Zhaohui is destined to be the next loser after Li Hong."

"Now the three brothers of the Marquis of Zhenbei and the Empress have all returned to the capital. Isn't the meaning of their collective return to the capital at this time obvious?"

"They came back to purge the imperial court and support the Empress."

"Zhenbei Marquis Mansion is the pillar of my country, Yunli. She, Li Zhaohui, cannot defeat the Empress, nor can she defeat Zhenbei Marquis Mansion."

"She hasn't even come out yet, but the Queen has already learned of her conspiracy. Not only does she know, she also has a plan to deal with it."

"Just wait until she gathers all her accomplices and catches them all in one fell swoop?"