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

"What Concubine Zhao said does make sense. Some of her methods are indeed not worthy of being mentioned in public, and may even be considered as lowering one's status." To everyone's surprise, Shen Zhiyao, who always liked to confront people, actually affirmed Concubine Zhao's remarks.

When these words were spoken, not only did everyone else, but even the queen, who usually liked to watch from the sidelines, looked at them with surprise.

"However... I think that when facing someone you truly like and respect, you want to use your best skills and do your best to please the other person. This does not necessarily contain too many utilitarian purposes. It is human nature. Perhaps Concubine Zhao has not personally experienced such emotions, or perhaps, Concubine Zhao has never been admired and treated so sincerely by others, so it is reasonable for her to consider more utilitarian purposes." Shen Zhiyao said.

Shen Zhiyao spoke in a calm and indifferent tone, but the look she gave Concubine Zhao was gentle and sincere, which made Concubine Zhao even more angry.

Shen Zhiyao was clearly mocking Concubine Zhao for not truly admiring anyone, nor being truly admired by others. She was implying that the people who followed her were most likely there only to curry favor with Queen Mother Zhao or the powerful Zhao family, and not Concubine Zhao herself.

Shen Zhiyao even implied that compared to Concubine Wei Kang, who had to rely on the Queen to win favor because of her poor family background, she, who relied entirely on family power to win favor, was not much more noble.

Everyone present was stunned with astonishment. They could not believe their ears. Concubine Shen actually dared to contradict Concubine Zhao!

Concubine Zhao couldn't hold back her pride. She stood up and looked down at Shen Zhiyao who was sitting on the chair. She snorted coldly, "You little beauty, you dare to contradict a high-ranking official? You dare to be so presumptuous in the Queen's palace. It shows that you don't even take the Queen seriously! What if you really get promoted to a high position in the future?"

Concubine Zhao was so vicious that she had to change the concept and elevated Shen Zhiyao's behavior of contradicting her to the level of disrespect for the Queen, thus putting an even bigger accusation on Shen Zhiyao.

"Of course I dare not. The Queen is respectful, virtuous, gentle, respectful and prudent. She is a model for all the concubines. I cannot express my respect and admiration for the Queen."

Shen Zhiyao first praised the Queen to show that she had no intention of disrespecting her, and then continued, "I naturally respect all of you sisters in high positions. What I said just now came from my heart. If any of you sisters in high positions feel uncomfortable, I apologize again."

Although Shen Zhiyao's remarks seemed to be a sign of submission, they were actually a satire on Concubine Zhao's own actions. Concubine Zhao felt furious and could no longer suppress her anger.

"Mrs. Shen is disrespecting the higher-ups and is good at making arguments. If I don't punish you today, where are the rules of the harem?" Concubine Zhao said angrily.

"I have not contradicted the superior, I just don't accept it!" Shen Zhiyao looked directly at Concubine Zhao, without any fear in her eyes.

Shen Zhiyao also figured it out. Since she had no intention of joining Concubine Zhao, this man would definitely not tolerate her. In this case, she might as well give it a try. There was no time to back down.

"No matter how eloquent you are today, I will punish you. I am a second-rank concubine, so how can I not teach you a lesson?" Concubine Zhao's face was ashen and she was extremely angry.

Hearing this, the queen, who had been planning to take a sip of tea, finally couldn't stand it anymore, and slammed the tea bowl in her hand onto the table with a bang. The tea bowl was intact, and not a drop of tea was spilled, but the noise was unusually loud.

Everyone couldn't help but look over. It had been a long time since the Queen had thrown anything. Even Concubine Zhao didn't dare to continue her outburst.

The queen was calm, but her tone was obviously colder: "Since it is in Fengyi Palace, it should be handled according to the rules of Fengyi Palace. How should I manage the concubines? Should I discuss it with Concubine Zhao first?"

"Your Majesty has misunderstood. That is not what I meant. It's just that Shen Baolin is too arrogant..." No matter how arrogant Concubine Zhao was, she did not dare to be accused of meddling in Fengyi Palace.

"Oh? That's not what you meant? Then Concubine Zhao, what do you mean?" The queen's face was as cold as frost, and the air around her instantly dropped several degrees, which made people feel frightened.

"Your concubine...your concubine..." Concubine Zhao's brain froze, and for a moment she didn't know what that meant.

Seeing her shrinking like this, the Queen did not stop asking, but took advantage of the situation to press on, "I have always been careful of you because of your special status, but you are going beyond the rules! Since I was entrusted by the Emperor to take charge of the six palaces, I have been strict and impartial. It's just that I have one or two sisters who are close to me. Even the Emperor has never blamed me for this. Concubine Zhao, I think you are much braver than Lady Shen!"

Even a fool could understand what was happening now. The Queen was accusing Concubine Zhao of being even more rude than Shen Zhiyao. Compared to Shen Zhiyao, she hated Concubine Zhao even more.

Concubine Zhao was not stupid, so she understood what he said and explained: "I would never dare to be disrespectful to the Queen. Please don't misunderstand me. I know I was wrong, please don't blame me!"

The Queen gave her a cold look again, feeling even more disgusted. She frowned and said, "In my opinion, Lady Shen is a bit harsh with her mouth, but her heart is good. I can tolerate someone with a harsh mouth but a kind heart, but if it's the other way around, I absolutely cannot tolerate it!"

Everyone was terrified, and they quickly stood up and kowtowed, saying, "Queen, please calm down!"

The Queen raised her eyes slightly, revealing a rare fierce look. After scanning everyone, she said in a stern voice: "I will not hold you responsible for what happened today, but I reiterate once again that from now on, in Fengyi Palace, anyone who disregards palace rules, stirs up trouble, and wishes to unleash unrest in the world will be punished according to the rules, regardless of their position!"

Everyone bowed and said yes.

The Queen didn't even glance at Concubine Zhao. She stood up, holding the hand of the palace maid and walked away. As she turned around, her majestic aura was unmistakable.

Concubine Zhao stood there in a daze, her face filled with embarrassment. Although the Queen did not really punish her, it was as if she had slapped her several times, making her even more embarrassed.

After all, the Queen was the daughter of Marquis Pingxuan and her status was not necessarily lower than that of Concubine Zhao. In the final analysis, Concubine Zhao was so domineering because she relied too much on the majesty of the current Queen Mother.

The Queen has always behaved properly, which has been recognized by the Emperor, the Queen Mother, and many princes and ministers. If things really get too ugly, Queen Mother Zhao may not be able to protect Concubine Zhao.

Seeing that Concubine Zhao had a bad look on her face, everyone dared not joke around anymore, for fear of bringing this nameless anger upon themselves.

Everyone filed out of Fengyi Palace. Concubine Zhao was still angry and vented to Shen Zhiyao, "Mrs. Shen is so proud. Even the queen is willing to favor you, just a beauty. This shows that Miss Shen has a good character and can flatter both men and women! I am ashamed of myself!"