A grown man, but still so petty! Shen Zhiyao complained in her heart, but she still smiled, as if there had never been a conflict.

"I haven't seen Your Majesty for a few days, and I missed you very much. Today I couldn't help it and wanted to come and see you." Shen Zhiyao didn't say a word of politeness and went straight to the point.

This little concubine is really shameless! Bo Muxi glared at her and complained in his heart.

Although he had read it, Bo Muxi did not even put down his pen, and continued to correct it with his head down: "I am too busy to go to the harem, but Concubine Jin is quite free? Have you finished copying "Female Rules" carefully?"

Even when he was reviewing memorials with his head down, Bo Muxi still had a poker face, as if he was about to chase someone away.

"Your Majesty...I know I was wrong..." Shen Zhiyao pouted and walked to the table. Without saying anything, she took the brush from Bo Muxi's hand.

Lin En and Eunuch An were so shocked that their eyes almost popped out of their heads. Concubine Jin was so brave!

To pull a pen out of a thin curtain is like stroking a tiger's whiskers!

Bo Muxi had not expected her to be like this. He stood there in a daze for a moment, staring at her with an expression that showed no emotion.

"I have copied the Rules for Women obediently. If Your Majesty still feels unsatisfied, you can punish me further, but you cannot ignore me." Shen Zhiyao simply acted like a spoiled child.

This emperor has such a bad temper! Shen Zhiyao rolled her eyes in her heart.

"Do you know you're wrong? Then tell me, what's wrong?" Bo Muxi finally spoke.

Is this something that makes me reflect on myself and feel jealous? If I really reflect on myself, then this time I’ve made a fuss for nothing.

Shen Zhiyao reacted very quickly, and with a turn of her eyes, she smiled and said, "I shouldn't have made the emperor unhappy. This is my biggest mistake."

Bo Muxi secretly cursed her for being cunning.

This young concubine avoided the main point and did not admit that it was wrong for her to be jealous. However, there was generally nothing wrong with what she said.

"Do you really know you're wrong?" Bo Muxi didn't dwell on it.

"I sincerely admit my mistake, please forgive me..." Shen Zhiyao pretended to be quite pitiful.

"What will you do if I'm still unhappy?" Bo Muxi pretended to be angry.

"How about I serve the emperor with my writing brush and accompany you in reviewing memorials, and be at your disposal at will?" Shen Zhiyao asked with a smile.

"I've been busy these days and don't want to review any memorials right now." Bo Muxi shook his head.

"Then... let me play chess with you? Your Majesty should relax for a while..." Shen Zhiyao asked tentatively.

Sure enough, the corner of Bo Muxi's mouth raised. He was indeed under too much pressure.

"My beloved concubine is so cunning. Can it be considered a punishment for me to play chess with you?" Bo Muxi gritted his teeth.

"Your Majesty...you are such a magnanimous person, why bother with a woman like me..." Shen Zhiyao pouted.

Bo Muxi suddenly smiled and scratched her nose: "Since you sincerely admit your mistake, I will forgive you this time. If you dare to do it again next time, it won't be so easy..."

"There will not be a next time. I don't want to be ignored by the emperor again!" Shen Zhiyao was busy expressing her loyalty, but she also knew that as long as the emperor still cared about her, he would definitely take care of her feelings in the future.

As long as the goal is achieved.

"It's a good thing you have a clever mouth, otherwise..." Bo Muxi touched her lips.

Shen Zhiyao was not polite and took the opportunity to bite Bo Muxi's finger...

Bo Muxi was driven crazy by her, but he didn't bother with her anymore and just treated it as fun.

"Then... Your Majesty, can we get on the chessboard now?" Shen Zhi gave a sly smile.

"Lin'en, why don't you listen to Concubine Jin?" Bo Muxi said with a smile.

Lin En responded with a smile and put up the Go set that he had secretly ordered.

These two people are too wild, and Lin En can't make a good judgment at the moment, so he can only wait for the emperor to express his opinion before taking action.

Bo Muxi was in a good mood. As he was playing chess, he asked, "What have you been doing these days, my beloved concubine?"

"The Emperor no longer looks for me, so I can only chat with the Empress, and then concentrate on accepting my punishment and copying the Rules for Women." Shen Zhiyao replied seriously.

"My beloved concubine can accept the punishment so honestly? I can't believe it!" Bo Muxi was very shocked.

"Your Majesty really is...what do you think of me..." Shen Zhiyao scolded.

She was so angry that she couldn't help but use a killing move, which was a new one she had researched.

When the emperor saw this, he became interested and began to concentrate on responding without chatting anymore.

At the end of the game, Shen Zhiyao tried her best but still lost.

"My beloved concubine, your chess skills have improved!" Bo Muxi praised sincerely. Every time Shen Zhiyao improved, she would bring him great surprises.

This woman is absolutely stunning.

Although she lost, Shen Zhiyao seemed magnanimous. Since she was not as skilled as others, she must practice hard and win happily once.

"Your Majesty is handsome and good at chess. I truly admire you..." Shen Zhiyao smiled and flattered him.

Bo Muxi felt very benefited, as he finally let out all the anger he had suffered before.

During the second game, Bo Muxi suddenly thought of Qi Xue again.

He dropped a piece, looking quite depressed: "It's already this time of year, and it hasn't snowed yet. If it continues like this, people will be in chaos..."

Shen Zhiyao's heart moved slightly when she heard this. She came here today specifically for this matter, and it was time for her to take action.

She dropped one child, then pretended to be casual and asked, "Then how does the emperor plan to resolve this?"

In their current state, playing chess is the primary thing and chatting is just a side thing. Bo Muxi is very relaxed and no longer has the usual vigilance.

Besides, this doesn't count as discussing state affairs. The queen is also worried about this matter, so it's everyone's business.

"Some ministers advised me to pray for two more days. If that doesn't work... I can only issue a 'self-blame edict'..." Bo Muxiluo made this move very loudly.

Shen Zhiyao smiled secretly, this emperor really cares about his face.

Shen Zhiyao smiled and said, "I think that instead of waiting passively, it is better to issue a 'repentance edict' first, and then the emperor and the queen can pray for blessings in peace."

"Oh? My beloved concubine actually sees it this way?" Bo Muxi stared at the chessboard and asked, "Then tell me what you think?"

"Issuing a 'repentance edict' does not mean that the emperor has really made mistakes in politics. If the emperor can reflect on himself, he can show the people of the world that you are broad-minded, responsible, and willing to make sacrifices for the people."

As Shen Zhiyao spoke, she threw down another "killer move". She was going to try and see if she could still win by distracting the emperor.

"Well, that makes sense. Go on!" Bo Muxi raised his eyebrows.

"These past few days, I have been reading ancient books with the Empress, and there is a sentence that has left a deep impression on me. The emperor is the Son of Heaven, the Son of God, and even higher than a saint. If he can reflect on his own mistakes and make them known to the world in writing, it will be easier to move the people and deepen the loyalty of his subjects."

Hearing this, Bo Muxi didn't even want to move his chess piece anymore. He excitedly placed a piece randomly: "My beloved concubine, please continue. I love to hear it!"

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