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

"Your Majesty, it's all in the past. Now we have finally reaped the rewards of our hard work. The country of Zhao is now peaceful and prosperous under your rule. Let's look forward and let the three adults have their meals soon," the queen consoled.

"You see, once I start to express my feelings, I keep talking endlessly. The Queen is right. We should look forward more. I should also consider the placement of you important ministers. My three dear ministers, please have your meal soon." Bo Muxi raised his hand to signal the three of them. When he spoke to Prime Minister Hu, he deliberately paused.

Until this point, Bo Muxi was still giving Hu Hongji opportunities, hoping that past events and his own efforts could arouse his kindness.

If this man could confess his crime and repent in time, Bo Muxi could consider leaving the Hu family with a glimmer of hope.

However, Hu Hongfei did not do so. He just raised his glass and said some polite words: "It is rare for the emperor to recall the past. I, your humble servant, feel quite moved when I hear this. I will do my best to be loyal to your emperor."

Bo Muxi smiled, raised the glass and drank it all in one gulp. His heart became a little harder as the wine went down his throat.

On the surface, this lunch seemed to be a great success for both the host and the guests. However, the Queen was pregnant and was not allowed to drink alcohol. Shen Zhiyao, who was following her, naturally represented the Queen and toasted each of the three important ministers with a glass of wine to show her gratitude.

Unexpectedly, when the banquet was about to be dismissed, something unexpected happened.

Prince Rui and Prince Xiang, followed by their royal guards, went straight into Changdeok Palace.

When the two men entered the front hall, they didn't even perform the etiquette between the emperor and his subjects, and their faces were filled with smugness.

Shen Zhiyao saw the situation and felt that something was not right, so she subconsciously stood up and stood beside the queen.

She thought to herself that if the situation was not right, she and the queen would have to take the opportunity to slip away.

After all, Bo Muxi's goal is too big. If he can save the queen and the legitimate prince, he will still have a chance to turn things around.

Shen Xun reacted very quickly. He stood up immediately and stood in front of the hall, blocking the emperor and others behind him, looking at the newcomers with a stern expression.

"Prince Rui, Prince Xiang, what do you mean by this?" Bo Muxi asked coldly, pointing at the guards behind them.

"Emperor, fourth brother, your humble servant and several princes believe that there are always some treacherous people around you who deceive you and make treasonous remarks in an attempt to undermine Taizu's etiquette. Today, your humble servant has been entrusted by many princes to come here at the risk of his life to purge the emperor's side and restore order in the court." Prince Rui said in a loud voice.

"To rectify the government? What is righteousness? Protecting your own interests and disregarding the development of Zhao State and the lives of the people is what you call righteousness? Which of the new policies I have implemented since I ascended the throne is not people-oriented?" Bo Muxi stared at Prince Rui and asked in a cold voice.

"Emperor, fourth brother, you are still quibbling over words in this situation? Putting the people first? Then can the succession of the throne to the princes in your harem also be carried out in accordance with the policy of the 'Enfeoffment Order'? If it is really so good, why don't you set an example yourself? You are nothing more than trying to weaken the power of the princes in the name of the people!" Prince Rui refused to give in and did not act like a subject at all.

"Prime Minister Hu..." Bo Muxi looked at Hu Hongfei who had been pushed aside, and asked solemnly: "Since you are the prime minister of this dynasty, why don't you explain the reasoning behind this."

"Your Majesty..." Prime Minister Hu immediately knelt down and kowtowed three times before slowly saying, "I think that the implementation of the new policy requires comprehensive consideration of all parties. I risked my life to give you this advice, but you are... too eager for quick success..."

Finally, in front of Bo Muxi's extremely disappointed eyes, Prime Minister Hu made up his mind and simply added another stab: "Just like you said just now, that year you were greedy for merit and rushed forward recklessly, and fell into the encirclement, but it is not always possible for someone to lead the cavalry to turn the tide."

"Did you see it? Fourth brother Emperor, what is the will of the people? This is it. You insist on having your own way and implementing new policies in an attempt to tear us apart. Do you really think we are fools?" Prince Rui said with a wave of his sleeves.

At this moment, the queen sitting on the throne suddenly held Shen Zhiyao's cold hand and asked softly, "Are you afraid? I'll find a way to send you out?"

The word "OK" was rolling in Shen Zhiyao's throat, but she swallowed it down.

She came here with the Queen today. If she ran away and it turned out to be a false alarm, she would inevitably be held accountable.

"Empress, what about you? Can you go with me?" Shen Zhiyao looked into the Queen's phoenix eyes and asked seriously.

The queen shook her head and said helplessly: "I can't leave for the time being."

"Then I will accompany you. When it is time to leave, we will leave together!" Shen Zhiyao answered firmly.

"Okay!" The queen held her hand tightly. This woman was truly extraordinary. Her determination and courage had already far exceeded her imagination.

Shen Zhiyao felt that with Bo Muxi's skills, it would be difficult for him to usurp the throne easily. Moreover, she had already had a grudge with Prince Rui. Even if both sides would perish together, she had to firmly support the emperor and the queen. She had no choice...

Shen Zhiyao looked towards the emperor and saw that the two brothers were still in a stalemate.

"Fifth brother, you and I have different positions, and there's no way we can reason with each other. Just tell me what you want to do, and don't beat around the bush with me." Bo Muxi was ten centimeters taller than Prince Rui. Although he was slightly at a disadvantage in the situation, he didn't lose a bit in momentum.

"It's very simple, fourth brother. You revoke the 'Enfeoffment Order', abolish the cabinet, and restore the regulations of our ancestors. All major issues will be discussed together by the princes. Then I will be able to live up to the princes' trust and retire after accomplishing my mission." Prince Rui said with a sinister smile.

Shen Zhiyao was shocked when she heard this. This was to force the emperor to give up his power!

To put it bluntly, if Bo Muxi agreed, he would only be a puppet emperor from then on.

"Fifth Brother, you are really smart. I can't possibly agree with your ideas that are detrimental to the country! The princes discussing politics? It's nothing more than a means for you to fight for interests. If you continue like this, how can the State of Zhao become stronger?" Bo Muxi scolded.

Prince Rui knew Bo Muxi too well, so he knew that he would not agree, so he smiled and said, "The ancestral precepts of our Great Zhao Kingdom are to appoint a virtuous person as the heir if there is no heir. It seems that Fourth Brother is not virtuous enough. For the sake of our ancestors' long-term foundation, I can only ask Fourth Brother to abdicate and let a virtuous person take over."

"Where is the commander of the Imperial Guards, Qin Shipeng?" Bo Muxi asked loudly.

The commander of the Imperial Guard, Qin Shipeng, walked steadily into the hall with square steps, knelt down and said, "I am here!"

"Immediately mobilize all the royal guards, impose martial law on Changdeok Palace, and capture the criminals who plotted treason!" Bo Muxi ordered.

Qin Shipeng did not move when he heard this. He kowtowed and then said slowly, "Your Majesty, although I am of low status, I understand the truth. After all, Prince Rui is your closest brother. I am really embarrassed. Please discuss it with the prince and don't hurt the friendship between brothers."

Shen Zhiyao was shocked when she heard this. The commander of the Imperial Guards had actually rebelled!

"Okay, very good, Lao Wu, I will give you another chance. Are you determined to rebel?" Bo Muxi asked coldly.

"Fourth brother, I just said that I am trying to clear the court of corrupt officials. How can there be talk of treason?" Prince Rui said with a sinister smile.