Time Travel: The actress's acting skills exploded, and she was favored by the harem

"Two days ago, Jin Wanyi mentioned this idea to me. She drew the blueprint in front of me, and even the craftsmen who made the saddle and stirrups were found by me for her." said the Queen.

Bo Muxi's face froze, and he was obviously unhappy.

The Queen had followed him for many years, so she naturally understood. She hurriedly explained, "At first, we had doubts about whether we could successfully create this thing and whether it was practical. Therefore, I did not mention it to the Emperor. It was not until the hour of Hai last night that the thing was created. Then Jin Wanyi and I discussed and decided to give the Emperor a surprise today."

As the Queen spoke, she observed Bo Muxi's expression and saw that his expression had eased a lot after hearing this.

"Your Majesty, this matter is all my fault. I failed to inform you in time, which led to such a misunderstanding. It's all because of my lack of consideration." The queen bowed and apologized, which was also a way for the emperor to save face.

"Your Majesty, this matter is not the Queen's fault, it's all my fault. I was the one who instigated the Queen, or I just wanted to give Your Majesty a little surprise. How could I have known that General Zhu had such a big misunderstanding of me and my father! Please don't blame the Queen, she really has good intentions!"

Shen Zhiyao pretended to be extremely pitiful and didn't blame the Queen. So the implication was that she was blaming that nosy General Zhu Cheng!

As soon as these words were spoken, it was as if a bomb was thrown into Zhu Cheng's heart, and it instantly exploded!

Shen Zhiyao looked at Zhu Cheng coldly. Beads of sweat were oozing from the latter's forehead, and even his palms became wet!

Although Shen Zhiyao acted in a teasing manner, Bo Muxi just fell for her.

"Hmph, just take good care of her!" Bo Muxi glanced at Queen Yanyan and said coldly.

"I know I was wrong." The queen knew when to advance and when to retreat, and she admitted her mistake softly at the right time.

In fact, Bo Muxi was very happy that the Queen could protect Shen Zhiyao. However, in front of everyone, Zhu Cheng was also involved in this matter, so he naturally couldn't be too partial.

Someone has to play the good guy and someone has to play the bad guy, right?

Bo Muxi was naturally well aware of Zhu Cheng's thoughts. After returning from the border, this man always whispered in his ears.

Although Bo Muxi would not completely trust Zhu Cheng, it was good to have someone like him around to restrain Shen Li at any time to prevent the Shen family from becoming too powerful.

Compared to what Zhu Cheng said, Bo Muxi was more concerned about Shen Zhiyao making saddles and stirrups.

"Since the Queen and my beloved concubine also wanted to give me a surprise, their intentions are good and I do not blame you. Queen, you should now explain the whole process in detail in front of everyone to silence the gossips." Bo Muxi waved his hand.

"I obey your order." The queen bowed and stood on the high steps. She scanned the ministers with her sharp eyes, and they immediately stopped talking and bowed their heads in silence.

The Queen recounted in detail the entire process of how Shen Zhiyao made the saddle and stirrups. Of course, the Queen deliberately omitted the mention of the "Zhaobansi".

She didn't dare to expose the emperor's secret base, otherwise the petty-minded and vengeful emperor would definitely settle the score with her.

The Queen personally cleared Shen Zhiyao's name, which was beyond doubt. Even Zhu Cheng did not dare to argue.

A few months ago, Zhu Cheng injured his knee while leading troops to fight at the border. Normally, his knee would hurt if he stood for too long, and now he had been kneeling for so long that he was sweating coldly.

The emperor never let him get up, so he had to grit his teeth and continue kneeling. Now he felt a piercing pain in his knees, which was even more painful than death.

Every word of the queen's explanation was as sharp as pearls, hitting his knees like ammunition.

He really had a hard time saying it and regretted his reckless behavior very much. He didn't even understand the situation clearly, so why was he accusing Shen Li?

The current situation is like sitting on wax for Zhu Cheng, but it is a great opportunity for some people.

"Your Majesty, now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, in my opinion, Empress Jin Wanyi has made a great contribution to our Zhao State. The saddle and stirrup will not only make our Zhao State cavalry more powerful, but will also greatly improve the efficiency of farming and transportation horse teams. She deserves a great reward!"

Lord Li, with his white beard and temples, was the first to speak in a generous tone.

Everyone looked at each other, then immediately reacted and started to offer advice.

"Lord Li's words are timely. I would also like to add that Empress Jin Wanyi's invention has greatly shortened the time it takes for our country to train qualified cavalry. In the future, our cavalry can be increased exponentially!" Another young and handsome minister also hurriedly stepped forward.

"I also agree with this..." Everyone echoed.

"Yes, it is a blessing for all people to have such a talented woman serving the emperor. This old minister is really..." Some of those who are good at acting have even begun to shed tears...

Zhu Cheng knelt on the ground, looking coldly at this group of "fence-sitters". He couldn't help cursing in his heart. His knees ached as if they were gouged out. He was really afraid that he would be crippled by kneeling!

However, amid all the praise, some people expressed different opinions.

Zheng Yi, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, stepped out. As his name suggests, this man had a face full of Zheng Yi. He had always been on good terms with Zhu Cheng, and their children were in-laws. Moreover, he was also very wary of the Shen family.

Zheng Yi bowed respectfully to the emperor, empress, and Shen Zhiyao respectively, and then slowly spoke: "Madam Jin Wanyi's talent is indeed admirable, but since ancient times, women without talent are virtuous. I risked my life to make a warning to remind you that even if a woman has talent, she should not easily reveal herself. Talent is the virtue of women."

Bo Muxi watched the performances of the people in the audience and laughed in his heart, but his face pretended to be very serious and as if he was in deep thought.

For the emperor, he is not afraid of infighting among his subjects, but he is afraid that his subjects will work together and deceive him.

Bo Muxi likes to muddy the waters so that he can mediate and reap the benefits.

Although Zheng Yi's words were sharp, they also made the scene fall into silence again. The emperor of a higher rank had not yet expressed his position, so they could only remain silent temporarily to avoid getting into trouble.

"Although I am just a rough man, I don't quite understand what you mean. Madam Jin Wanyi's invention is not only beneficial to our soldiers, but also to the national economy and people's livelihood. How is this achievement different from that of our soldiers who are fighting outside? Isn't it enough to be rewarded?"

Lieutenant General Zhang, who had been holding back, could no longer hold back and burst out with some passionate speeches.

This Lieutenant General Zhang is not a subordinate of Shen Li. He only represents himself, so his words carry more weight.

"I am a humble official, but in my opinion, your majesty is both virtuous and talented. Your recognition of her is of great significance to the Kingdom of Zhao. We cannot treat her with double standards just because she is a woman in the palace!"

Jiang Quan, who won the third place in the last imperial examination, couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help but speak out his true feelings.

After hearing what the two of them said, Zheng Yi did not argue any more. He just wanted to make the point. If he continued, it would be directed at the Shen family. He did not want to be like Zhu Cheng, who forced himself into a situation with no way out.

For a moment, everyone began to argue with each other, various opinions emerged one after another, and the situation began to become increasingly heated.