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

"Indeed, if the palace power is handed over to my mother, she can't give it back to me easily. The emperor won't agree." The queen looked up at Shen Zhiyao and said, "You can give it to Concubine Zhuang. If she can't manage it well, it will not only affect me, but also harm her..."

"I really can't rest assured. There will definitely be people who will not accept it and cause trouble for Concubine Zhuang... If Concubine Zhao seizes power then, it will be embarrassing." said the Queen.

The queen pretended to say these worried words, but she only looked at Shen Zhiyao, and the meaning in her eyes was too obvious.

Shen Zhiyao had already prepared herself mentally. Although this was a thankless job, if she did an outstanding job, it would be an important bargaining chip for her next promotion.

After being promoted to the rank of the ninth concubine of the third rank, even if one wanted to be promoted to the rank of the second rank concubine, it would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Relying solely on the emperor's favor without any connections or achievements would not work, at least in the Dazhao Kingdom.

Although she had a plan in mind, Shen Zhiyao still pretended to be embarrassed: "Empress, please don't look at me! These days, I have offended enough people in the harem. If you let me get involved, there will be even more people looking for trouble. Isn't this forcibly increasing the difficulty!"

The queen smiled sweetly: "If you really want to find something to do, you will not be idle with or without me. In times of crisis, you will miss your beloved. Don't refuse."

"How about this, I won't make things too difficult for you. After all, you are only the ninth concubine, and there must be many people who are dissatisfied. I will divide the palace power between Concubine Zhuang and you. With the strength of the two of you, you can definitely handle things. If you are still unsure, you can consult me ​​at any time. Is this all right?" The queen added with a smile.

Shen Zhiyao's heart moved, the Queen's method was indeed the best solution.

But she still frowned and said, "You have given Concubine Zhuang and me a big problem! If we don't agree, it will make it difficult for the Queen. If we agree, with the little ability of Concubine Zhuang and I, how can we handle it as thoroughly as the Queen?"

The Queen looked at Shen Zhiyao and blinked: "You are a good talker... However, since I have entrusted the harem to you, I have naturally considered many factors. Just think of it as a favor I owe you. Don't refuse it anymore."

"Well... okay... but, Your Majesty, we have to make it clear in advance that after you give birth successfully and recover, you must hurry to take back the power in the palace. You can't just sit there and exploit us..." Shen Zhiyao pretended to be embarrassed, as if she had suffered a huge loss.

The queen smiled and nodded, then closed her eyes and stopped talking.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reacted very quickly and delivered the tribute honey right away. Shen Zhiyao was busy preparing the honey water, and then she carefully fed it spoonful by spoonful to the queen who was feeling unwell.

At Changdeok Palace, Bo Muxi received the good news from Changqi and said with a smile, "God bless me!"

Bo Muxi stood up from the desk and pointed at Chang Qi who was kneeling on the ground and said, "Lin En, reward him! A big reward!"

"Yes." Lin En was about to make arrangements when he was stopped by the emperor.

"Lin'en, go and tell the Imperial Household Department to make some exquisite ornaments and items for the Queen! Tell her that the Queen is pregnant and I intend to grant amnesty to the whole nation! Summon those important officials for me. I want to discuss this matter with them!"

Lin En agreed and trotted out with Chang Qi.

It is no wonder that the emperor is so happy. The queen whom the emperor supports has been infertile, and Bo Muxi is under tremendous pressure because of this.

Now that the queen is finally pregnant, even if it is just a princess, he can finally explain to the people of the world.

In Renshou Palace, Queen Dowager Zhao felt mixed emotions when she heard the news.

"Alas, if the queen really gives birth to a prince, then the eldest prince will no longer be the most noble prince..."

Queen Mother Zhao sighed. After all, the eldest prince was half Zhao family blood, so she would be more partial to him. Moreover, if the eldest prince could inherit the throne, the Zhao family would prosper forever.

There are rules in the country: if there is a legitimate heir, the legitimate heir will be appointed as the heir; if there is no legitimate heir, the most capable one will be appointed as the heir.

In fact, being the eldest prince is not an advantage in Zhao State, especially when Bo Muxi is still young.

"Master, no matter what, it's a good thing for the queen to have a son. Maybe she will give birth to a princess?" Nanny Wang comforted.

"Well, I'm still happy. The Empress has a son, and the royal family will have a more stable foundation. It's always a good thing for us mother and son." Queen Mother Zhao said with a smile.

In the eyes of the empress dowager, the queen is nothing more than a "worker".

"Go to my private storehouse and carefully select some precious items and send them to the Queen." Queen Mother Zhao instructed.

"Yes, slave, I'll do it now."

Nanny Wang withdrew in response, thinking that her master was experienced after all, and had done all the work to honor the queen. Even if the queen was resentful, she would still be obedient and serve her wholeheartedly, right?

In Fengyi Palace, the Queen drank a lot of honey water. She finally recovered a little and stopped vomiting.

Shen Zhiyao put down the bowl of water and looked at the queen's abdomen with tenderness: "Your Majesty, I have a request..."

The queen chuckled and looked at her and said, "Tell me about it. Considering how hard you took to take care of me just now, I might agree."

"Empress..." Shen Zhiyao said coquettishly: "The baby born by the Empress must be very beautiful. Just thinking about it makes people love it. I have never been pregnant before. Can you let me... touch your belly... I will be very careful!"

After Shen Zhiyao finished speaking, she looked at the queen with hope in her eyes.

Shijin and Huayun looked at each other in bewilderment and made exaggerated faces at each other, thinking: This Empress Jin Shuyi is really something. The Empress's body is so noble, how can she be allowed to touch it casually...

Before they finished thinking, the queen said softly, "I am in a good mood right now, so I will satisfy you and let you touch me for a while."

Shijin and Huayun stood there in a mess, it turned out that the clowns were them...

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I'll just touch you for a short while!" Shen Zhiyao said with a happy smile.

Shen Zhiyao walked to the couch, climbed onto it quietly, and carefully lay down next to the queen, then gently placed her slender, white hands on the queen's belly.

In modern times, she never planned to have children in order to focus on her career, and she has never experienced the feeling of being a parent.

She just thinks that not having children easily is not selfish, but a manifestation of responsibility.

"Empress, if this is a little prince, then I will have gained a great advantage! I will have gotten ahold of the future crown prince of our Zhao Kingdom in advance!" Shen Zhiyao sighed.

The queen laughed out loud: "That's not true. Besides, I don't have such a heavy heart. No matter if it's a prince or a princess, I want them to grow up safely and live a life without worries. That's what I want most."

The Queen's words were indeed sincere, but if she really gave birth to a prince, the future would inevitably be filled with the bloody battle for the throne among brothers.

"Empress, your belly is still so flat. Is there already a little life growing inside?" Shen Zhiyao exclaimed as she touched it, thinking that her mother was truly great.

"Yes, I also feel dazed that I suddenly have such a child..." The Queen paused and said softly, "Zhiyao, you are the first person to touch this child... You must promise me that you will take good care of this child in the future..."