Just as everyone was arguing, Lin En's voice was heard: "My Lords, please be quiet! The Emperor has something to say."

All the ministers stopped talking and bowed their heads to listen to the holy teachings.

Even though Zhu Cheng felt that his knees were no longer his own and were numb and painful, he had to bite the bullet and bend his body lower.

"There is nothing worth arguing about this matter. The people of Dazhao are open-minded and do not restrict women like Ying State. Since I ascended the throne, the national treasury has allocated special funds to each state every year to build schools. I also advocate that girls go to school from a young age. As for 'women's virtue lies in their lack of talent'... it all depends on my personal understanding, and there is no need to take it out of context."

Bo Muxi said in a clear voice, with the demeanor of a benevolent monarch.

"Your Majesty is wise and enlightened. Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor." All the ministers admired the Emperor's broad mind and hurriedly knelt on the ground, shouting "Long live the Emperor" from the bottom of their hearts to show their respect.

Shen Zhiyao looked up at the handsome emperor on the high ground. For the first time, she had some affirmation about him beyond his appearance. He was a bit of a jerk, but some aspects of him were worthy of affirmation.

Thinking of this, Shen Zhiyao bent her peach blossom eyes, her eyes moved, and smiled at Bo Muxi. That smile was as charming as the first blooming peach blossoms.

Bo Muxi happened to be looking at her. Shen Zhiyao was standing there quietly looking at her, with an admiring and affectionate smile on her face, as alluring as a fairy in a painting.

Bo Muxi suddenly felt that his fate with Shen Zhiyao was as beautiful as destined. All the affection he felt for her today would become an eternal memory in Bo Muxi's heart.

Shen Zhiyao finally became the only special mole in the emperor's heart.

"Pass on my order." Bo Muxi said with a smile.

Everyone bowed their heads and listened to the order.

"Jin Wanyi was promoted to the rank of Fourth Rank Concubine."

"I thank the emperor for his grace. Long live the emperor." Shen Zhiyao knelt down to express her gratitude, showing great joy.

"Our emperor is wise!" the loyal minister knelt down and shouted.

"Please stand up! Concubine Jin, you are very blessed." Bo Muxi praised.

When Shen Zhiyao stood up, she deliberately glanced at the Queen and Noble Lady Lu. The Queen still had an icy face as if she was calm in the face of the emergency, but the smile in her eyes could not be hidden.

As for Concubine Lu, it could be seen that she was obviously happy for her from the bottom of her heart.

Although there is little true love in the palace, the Queen and Concubine Lu still have some weight in Shen Zhiyao's heart at this time, which makes her feel deeply gratified.

"Indeed, judging from Concubine Jin's appearance, she is a very lucky woman for her husband. I think she will be able to help Your Majesty." Zhu Cheng had to find something to say against his will.

Everyone had stood up, but he was still kneeling on the ground alone. The pain in his knee seemed to have spread throughout his body, almost causing him to convulse.

But when he said this, everyone acted as if they didn't hear him and no one responded.

Because Bo Muxi didn't react at all, it was as if he didn't hear it, and he didn't even give him a look.

Shen Zhiyao originally wanted to take the opportunity to attack again, but seeing the emperor's attitude, which seemed to be just trying to smooth things over and give both sides a warning, he gave up the idea of ​​attacking again.

Shen Zhiyao sneered in her heart: This emperor really plays a good hand! He wants to be both the emperor and the emperor, and he has brought all the attributes of a "scumbag" to the court.

"Well, my dear ministers and concubines are all tired, and the exciting competition is over. Let's go back and rest early."

After saying that, Bo Muxi got up and left.

Before leaving, Bo Muxi patted the Queen's hand with a smile, nodded to Shen Zhiyao with a smile, and even waved gently to everyone, but he did not even look at Zhu Cheng who was kneeling on the ground.

At this moment, Zhu Cheng seemed to have disappeared out of thin air in the emperor's eyes, which was really intriguing.

The queen glanced at Zhu Cheng indifferently, pursed her lips, and acted as if she didn't see anything. She also decisively got on the imperial sedan and left. But before leaving, she gave Shen Zhiyao a knowing smile.

Shen Zhiyao naturally saw it, and gave the queen a playful wink in response.

Shijin beside the queen happened to meet her gaze and got goosebumps all over the floor.

"Your servants...your concubines, respectfully send off the Emperor and the Empress!" Everyone knelt down again to see them off.

After the emperor and empress's sedan chairs disappeared from sight, everyone stood up, exchanged a few words of greeting, and prepared to return home.

Only Zhu Cheng was still kneeling stubbornly, alone on the spot, like a statue.

"General Zhu, the emperor has asked us to go home, why are you still kneeling here?" a minister advised.

"Yes, General Zhu. After all, the emperor has never said a word to blame you. There is absolutely no need for you to torture yourself!" Another official with a rat-like face spoke with ridicule.

At this moment, those who were on good terms or bad terms with Zhu Cheng all came up to persuade him, and for a moment it was hard to tell who was sincere.

"My Lords, please return to your residence first. I have spoken out of turn and offended the royal family. I should kneel here."

Although beads of sweat covered his forehead, Zhu Cheng still forced a smile to maintain his final decency.

Everyone gave a few more fake words of advice and then went home happily. After all, they had saved enough face in front of the emperor today and must have gained a lot of favorability.

"Brother Zhu, that's enough. Your knee is still injured! It's really not worth it!" Zheng Yi walked over and sighed after seeing everyone leave.

"I will remember Brother Zheng's kindness in my heart, and I will repay you handsomely in the future! I was too impulsive in what happened today. It's better for me to kneel down, so that I won't forget it next time!" Zhu Cheng said gritting his teeth.

"Well! Well, since Brother Zhu thinks so, I will go first!" After Zheng Yi said this, he took a big step and walked away.

Zheng Yi also had a plan in mind. He should keep a distance from Zhu Cheng in the future. Zhu Cheng's ship is still not stable enough! Don't let it sink one day and take the Zheng family down with it!

"Father, it's all my fault for being incompetent and unfilial. Please get up, father!" Zhu Baolin dared to step forward and persuade him with tears in her eyes only after she saw that all the ministers had left.

"What are you saying, Your Majesty? It's all my own fault. Your Majesty, you are really embarrassing me by saying this. You'd better return to the palace as soon as possible!" Zhu Chen closed his eyes and didn't look at her.

"Father, how can I feel at ease while you kneel like this! Father, I will go and beg the Emperor right now!" Zhu Baolin could no longer hold back her tears, which fell down in big drops.

"Don't say such righteous words again! I have only brought this upon myself. Your Majesty, how can you not learn from this? Please return to the palace as soon as possible! Don't meddle in my affairs anymore!"

Zhu Cheng was afraid that this silly girl would really go to the emperor for help, which would ruin everything, so he quickly scolded her to stop her.

Shen Zhiyao was holding Lu Guiren's hand at this time. Just after sharing their joy, she heard this affectionate conversation between father and daughter.

Shen Zhiyao watched coldly, but without any sympathy. The blisters on her feet were caused by herself. They, father and daughter, had evil intentions and could not afford to lose. They harmed others and suffered the backlash. Who could they blame?

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