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

If you offend the favored Shen Cairen at this time, it would be strange if you could get good results. Dai Tao hurriedly advised: "Master, you are of noble status, don't bother with her. The Queen Mother has already nominated the Emperor two days ago, and the Emperor has also promised to turn over your name card in the next few days. In my humble opinion, Master, you might as well seize this rare opportunity and serve the Emperor well. You may get pregnant with another heir! If you get pregnant again, even if there are ten more Shen Cairen, they can't shake your position in the palace. Maybe you can even move up a level!"

Concubine Zhao is now a second-rank concubine. If she moves up one level, she will be a first-rank concubine, and then the queen...

Thinking this way, Shen Zhiyao was just a sixth-rank talent, not even a bit inferior to himself. This made him feel much better.

"Well, it's really not worth it for me to get angry with such a low-ranking concubine. I just need to be on guard against her mischief. As for promotion, there's no need to rush. If you move up further, you'll be second only to the emperor. I may have to wait for another three or two years." Concubine Zhao regained her senses and said with a smile.

Dai Tao was relieved to see that her master was no longer angry. She smiled and said, "How can the shrewish behavior of Shen Cairen be compared with yours? When the emperor's excitement wears off, it will be the same. There are many concubines in the palace who have enjoyed great favor and are now neglected. By that time, the phoenix of the Luo family will be no better than a chicken."

After Dai Tao's description, Concubine Zhao seemed to have a picture in her mind. The more proud Shen was now, the more miserable she would be at that time. She smiled and said, "What you said does make sense, but you can't underestimate Shen. She is still quite capable. You should find out more about what's going on in Cuiweixuan. You still have to deal with her when you get the chance."

Dai Tao nodded in agreement. She had already placed spies to keep an eye on Cui Weixuan all the time. If there was a chance to kill Shen Cairen, she would definitely not miss it.

The situation in the palace is ever-changing, so you should take the initiative to do things instead of just sitting back and waiting for opportunities.

What's more, the nanny beside the Queen Mother also came to see her yesterday to discuss some things. Queen Mother Zhao was ready to take action, and Concubine Shen's good days were about to come to an end.

At the same time, over at the Clothing Bureau, several craftsmen were busy in full swing. Shen Zhiyao had previously arranged for Qiuyue to deliver the finest water-glossy brocade cloth awarded by the emperor to make new clothes. Qiuyue followed Shen Zhiyao's instructions and brought the drawings designed by Shen Zhiyao himself, as well as 30 taels of silver, and gave them to everyone.

It was rare for managers and craftsmen to receive such generous rewards. In addition, Shen Zhiyao's clothing sketches were so novel and beautiful that they immediately aroused the interest of three or five craftsmen. Originally, Shen Zhiyao's cloth was delivered late and had to be queued for a few days, but this time, they started working on it that very day, and now the clothes are almost finished.

The news that Shen Cairen was a talented and intelligent person who knew how to design beautiful dresses gradually spread.

The craftsmen were now talking one after another, praising Shen Zhiyao for all her virtues. Although they said nothing, they were all hoping in their hearts that once the dress was finished, they would get some reward from Shen Zhiyao.

"The day before yesterday, Concubine Qi also sent us the cloth rewarded by the Emperor. But the reward money was too poor, only six taels. It can't be compared with Concubine Shen's!" complained a craftsman.

In fact, the concubines in the harem were not rewarded every time. After all, the craftsmen in the Shangyi Bureau received royal salaries. But there were too many clothes to make, and the concubines would inevitably give some rewards as long as they wanted the clothes to be made more beautiful. After all, who doesn't want to look more unique in front of the emperor?

"People are different. Look at Concubine Shen, she is now in great favor. Look at some people, sometimes they don't even have the chance to sleep with you!"

Everyone sneered. Some concubines' lives were not much better than those craftsmen. They just had higher status and better reputation.

It is said that in the afternoon, when the emperor and the empress were having dinner together, the empress took advantage of the emperor's happiness and asked for promotions for other concubines. This caught Concubine Zhao off guard again.

After Shen Zhiyao heard this, she smiled slyly. The Queen had found time to foil Concubine Zhao's plan again.

Two days ago, rumors began to spread in the harem that Concubine Zhao had already discussed with Queen Dowager Zhao and proposed promoting several dutiful concubines.

There are a few smart people who have been running to Concubine Zhao these days, trying to curry favor with her and seek refuge with her. Concubine Zhao has been particularly proud of this in the past two days.

Concubine Zhao has never been convinced by the Queen and has always tried her best to replace her. Her thoughts are as clear as Sima Zhao's.

The Queen was naturally aware of her, but for the sake of Queen Mother Zhao's face, she couldn't confront her head-on. However, the Queen always managed to be one step ahead and resolve Concubine Zhao's seemingly unsolvable and perfect offensive with little effort.

The empress quietly promoted the concubine, and the emperor obviously gave her face.

This silent slap once again landed loudly on Concubine Zhao's face. Shen Zhiyao felt particularly good. The Queen also indirectly helped her to avenge herself.

Concubine Zhao gave birth to the emperor's only prince, but Bo Muxi neither supported Concubine Zhao nor liked his eldest son. In addition to the fact that Queen Mother Zhao's desire for control disgusted the emperor, more importantly, Bo Muxi disliked Concubine Zhao for not being smart enough. In his mind, if his mother was stupid, her son's IQ would probably be worrying as well. Even if this son was lucky enough to inherit his IQ, it would be greatly reduced.

Shen Zhiyao enjoyed watching Concubine Zhao being humiliated, jumping up and down in anger, so she took Qiuyue with her in the afternoon and deliberately went to the Imperial Garden to admire the flowers. As expected, she met several concubines who were eating watermelons there.

Shen Zhiyao stepped forward to greet him, then quietly hid aside to watch the show. After all, this matter had nothing to do with her.

"The Queen is really capable, and she always thinks about us sisters. When the Emperor was still the Fourth Prince, she always fought for the interests of us sisters whenever she had time. Now she still has her original intention, which is really rare! Just for this reason, although I am incompetent, I will sincerely support the Queen in the future." Concubine Wei Kang said with a smile.

Concubine Wei Kang seems to be kind and low-key, but she is actually very cunning. She is originally a member of the Queen's team, and now she deliberately says such things here, which is clearly a reminder and warning to everyone. The Queen's grace is not given in vain, and of course some people have to polish their eyes.

Shen Zhiyao clapped her hands as she listened. To be honest, although the members of the "Queen's Team" were few, they were all elite soldiers and strong generals. It was obvious that the Queen was also a person with unique vision and would rather have nothing than have something less than perfect.

"Sister Kang Fei, what you said is absolutely right. The Empress has always been humble and generous, and always thinks of helping the sisters. She is indeed a role model for us." Zhang Wanyi said this somewhat against her will and in an awkward manner.

Zhang Wanyi is also a powerful character and a capable general in the "Concubine Zhao" team. Although she was defeated by Shen Zhiyao several times before, it was only because Shen Zhiyao's personal ability was too strong, not because Zhang Wanyi's fighting ability was poor.

Zhang Wanyi stood on the side of Concubine Zhao, and the slap also made her face hurt.

The other neutral concubines were naturally very happy. They still had choices, so they waited and watched and tried to join a stronger team.

Shen Zhiyao was very happy watching the show from the sidelines, completely unaware that she was about to be involved in the next series of struggles. If she was not careful, she might be swallowed up by the storm.