Then, Bo Muxi scolded all the important officials who had implicated the Shen family one by one. They all knelt on the ground with their heads lowered, feeling extremely regretful.

Shen Li's contribution as Marquis Pingxuan to the State of Zhao was there, and everyone had no choice but to accept it. No one had the courage to stand up and say with confidence that they could replace Shen Li.

After the morning court session, the palace received news about Bo Muxi's rage today. Everyone was secretly thankful that no one was stupid enough to take advantage of Shen Zhiyao's misfortune, otherwise, they might have been dealt with as well.

Strangely enough, just after Bo Muxi got angry in the palace, not only was the incident of Shen Xun and Gu Ruiguang causing a scene in the brothel uncovered, but even the fact that Shen Xun was collaborating with the enemy was revealed.

In Cuiweixuan, Shen Zhiyao was listening carefully to the information Chuan had found out.

"Master, I just heard from the guards that this time it has been thoroughly verified that Shen Xun and Gu Ruiguang were attracted to the brothel's new zither player and went there to listen to the music. They did not engage in sexual activities, they just listened to the music."

"But that day, a wealthy businessman from another place coveted the beauty of the zither player and forced the zither player, who only sold her art but not her body, to "go out and take on clients". Shen Xun and Gu Ruiguang got involved in this matter because they saw injustice."

Chu'an had just found out the good news and felt a lot more relaxed, telling the story vividly.

Shen Zhiyao laughed when she heard this: "This is really... Zhao State has always had an open-minded people's customs, and many celebrities are vying to show off their elegance. Going to a brothel to listen to "plain music" is not a shameful thing. This matter will probably be left unresolved."

"That's what they said, but I heard something strange from them. After the truth was revealed, the wealthy businessman from another place disappeared out of thin air. That's why the investigation was so difficult..." Chu An observed Shen Zhiyao's expression and said in a low voice.

"Hmph, the identity of that so-called wealthy businessman remains a mystery. By now, the grass is probably growing on his grave..." Shen Zhiyao sneered.

It is obvious that someone was secretly planning this. Judging from the recent situation, it should be done by Prince Rui and his gang.

"Master, we have also found out about Shen Xun's collusion with the enemy." Chu An bowed.

"Oh? What's going on?" Shen Zhiyao was very interested in this.

"The secret agents on the border reported to the emperor that when the so-called correspondence was intercepted, General Gongcheng Yuanhua of Jinfeng Kingdom was shot by a poisoned arrow from General Ying Kingdom. How could he have had secret dealings with Shen Xun at that moment when his life was at stake?" Chu An said with a smile.

"In order to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, the Jinfeng Kingdom set up a bewitching array and pretended that Gong Cheng Yuanhua was not really poisoned. The spies from the Zhao Kingdom and the Ying Kingdom can testify to this." Chu An saw that Shen Zhiyao was in a good mood and added hurriedly.

Shen Zhiyao just laughed it off. She felt that after hearing the news, Bo Muxi would probably beat his chest and stamp his feet for a long time.

The emperor would probably only feel regretful that the great general of Jinfeng Kingdom, Gongcheng Yuanhua, was still alive. If he had died, Zhao Kingdom would have been able to invade Jinfeng Kingdom in one fell swoop.

In fact, Shen Zhiyao guessed correctly. Bo Muxi had always had the ambition to expand his territory, but the Jinfeng Kingdom was too tough a bone to chew.

With this, the Shen family and Marquis Pingxuan were completely cleared of their grievances. As if to make compensation, Bo Muxi awarded many good things to Marquis Pingxuan, Shen Li who was stationed far away at the border, and the Shen family.

On that day, at Cuiweixuan, it was Lu Wanyi who was the first to come in person with gifts to celebrate the Shen family's vindication and at the same time, congratulate Shen Zhiyao on the lifting of her house arrest.

Lu Wanyi smiled and said, "I still have to congratulate you. This time, those people with ulterior motives have been dealt with by the emperor, and the matter has finally been completely resolved."

"It's quite a pity, actually. During these days of house arrest, I don't have to rush around everywhere and can concentrate on my own things. It's so comfortable. These days are finally over." Shen Zhiyao said regretfully.

"Stop talking nonsense. Now that you are released from the ban today, shouldn't we go to Fengyi Palace to visit the Queen first?" Lu Wanyi punched her lightly.

"My sister is really cruel. She started fighting me the moment we met... It's just right for us to go to Fengyi Palace together. It's both moral and logical." Shen Zhiyao said with a smile.

Shen Zhiyao dressed up a little, and asked Qiuyue to pack her special toothbrush and tooth powder, then she and Lu Wanyi walked to Fengyi Palace.

When passing by the garden, Lu Wanyi smiled and said, "You have been under house arrest for so many days. Look, the flowers are blooming and the weather is starting to warm up."

"Yeah, who would have thought that this matter would take so long." Shen Zhiyao sighed.

When they arrived at Fengyi Palace, Shijin personally welcomed them in.

"Xiao Shijin, I haven't seen you for so long, but you missed me a lot?" Shen Zhiyao asked with a wicked smile.

Shijin was teased by her until her face turned red. She scolded her in her heart for being unrefined despite being a concubine. But she replied obediently, "Of course I thought about it. It would be meaningless if the queen didn't come."

Everyone understood that she was alluding to the morning greeting drama, because it would not be exciting enough without Shen Zhiyao's absence.

Shen Zhiyao smiled and said, "Okay, Shijin, you are finally not as rigid as before, and you even know how to joke."

"You are the only one who would praise me. The Queen criticized me yesterday, saying that I have become more and more outrageous recently."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiyao blinked her peach blossom eyes and looked at Lu Wanyi, her eyes full of innocence.

Seeing her like this, Lu Wanyi couldn't help but burst out laughing: "See, Jin Shuyi, you've taught Shijin a bad lesson, the Queen will have to punish you!"

"Sister, what are you saying? How could I teach you anything bad?" Shen Zhiyao pouted.

As they were joking, they had already reached the door of the inner hall. The queen could hear the three people's chattering from a distance and could not help shaking her head.

It’s better to have some fun, the queen comforted herself.

As soon as Shen Zhiyao entered the inner hall, she put away her smile. After Lu Wanyi paid her respects, she saluted the queen in a proper manner: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. Long live the queen."

"Is this Jin Shuyi? How come you suddenly become so polite after not seeing you for a few days?" The queen looked at her and smiled.

"During the time I was under house arrest, it was all thanks to Your Majesty who took care of everything. Not only did you take care of clearing the Shen family's name, but you also took care of me and didn't let me suffer any grievances. How can I not be grateful? Now that the confinement has been lifted, I'm not even rushing to see the Emperor, I'm rushing to see you!" Shen Zhiyao smiled sweetly.

"Well, I know you are a person who values ​​friendship and loyalty, and it's thoughtful of you." The Queen smiled and motioned for them to sit down.

"Empress, why are you so cold to me? Has our feelings faded after not seeing each other for so long?" Shen Zhiyao was annoyed when she saw how polite the queen was.

She simply squeezed next to the queen and hugged her. Lu Wanyi couldn't bear to watch it anymore and just looked up at the ceiling.

Lu Wanyi was also annoyed. She really shouldn't be here...

Shijin was even more speechless, but he was used to it. Now seeing the queen being "molested" by Shen Zhiyao, he had become very calm and even felt that this was how it should be.

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