Bo Muxi's secret base was located in an observatory on the easternmost side of the imperial palace. It was not very close, and even riding in a sedan chair would take a lot of time to get there.

On the way, Shen Zhiyao yawned out of boredom.

"Master, why did you have to lose your temper with the Emperor just now? You scared me so much, I was afraid that the Emperor would punish me!" Qiuyue was still in shock, and when she was a little further away from the Emperor's sedan chair, she couldn't help but discuss in a low voice with her master.

"Your Majesty must know that I also have a temper. If I test him too much, I will feel tired and lose my temper. Why should I swallow my anger and pretend to be a virtuous woman?" Shen Zhiyao said with a faint smile.

As for some things, Shen Zhiyao certainly wouldn't tell Qiuyue, because people of Qiuyue's age couldn't understand them.

Qiuyue smiled and said, "It's just the master. It's okay to be so irritable! The emperor still loves you. From what I see, the emperor really loves you. He must be sincere."

Shen Zhiyao lost her smile upon hearing this, and said solemnly: "Qiuyue, you are someone close to me, and I have to warn you about something! In this harem, only the Empress is the Emperor's legitimate wife. As a concubine, you must not harbor any fantasies that you shouldn't have, only in this way can you live longer."

Qiuyue had been with Shen Zhiyao for so many years, but this was the first time she was reprimanded so harshly. She bowed and said, "Master, I have spoken out of turn. I will definitely remember your teachings!"

"Well, Qiuyue, you have had enough experience. From now on, Cuiweixuan will be fully handed over to you. You have to discipline your subordinates well. They are not allowed to have unnecessary fantasies and are not allowed to talk nonsense. Anyone who is not humble enough will be expelled from Cuiweixuan immediately." Shen Zhiyao said.

"Yes, I will follow my master's instructions." Qiuyue responded and didn't dare to say anything more.

Although she was scolded, she finally became the "housekeeper" of Cuiweixuan, and she was still happy in her heart.

After a while, they finally arrived at the astronomical observatory. Except for the queen, no other concubines had ever visited this place.

It is said that the emperor would occasionally spend long periods of time alone in the astronomical observatory.

As soon as Shen Zhiyao got off the sedan chair, he was led by the emperor to the observatory.

Looking at such a high astronomical platform, Shen Zhiyao smiled happily on the surface, but she wanted to curse in her heart. What was wrong with the emperor? Why did he have to drag her to such a high astronomical platform in the middle of the night?

No matter how much he was scolded, he still had to crawl obediently. Shen Zhiyao really cursed the emperor several times in his heart while crawling.

When he finally climbed to the top, Shen Zhiyao couldn't help but be shocked by the scenery before him.

Looking up, the night sky is as beautiful and deep as a sapphire, dotted with numerous stars, as if you can touch them just by standing on tiptoe. This is where the emperors of Zhao State explored the mystery of destiny.

The observatory is surrounded by layers of palaces and pavilions, and it looks extremely small compared to the stars.

Shen Zhiyao closed her eyes and listened. She seemed to be able to hear the sound of waves in the lake in the distance, the chirping of insects all around her, and the occasional bird call. At this moment, her mind was exceptionally calm.

Suddenly, she felt trapped in a strong and warm embrace, and then she felt a warmth by her ears.

Bo Muxi hugged Shen Zhiyao tightly from behind. It seemed as if there were only the two of them between heaven and earth, and there was no power struggle.

At this moment, Bo Muxi finally realized that he had already fallen deeply in love with this woman...

"Zhiyao..." Bo Muxi whispered in Shen Zhiyao's ear with a very magnetic voice: "I love you..."

Shen Zhiyao couldn't help but feel moved. This was the first time that the emperor called her name so intimately. It was also the first time that the emperor said he loved her...

Which woman would not be confused when she hears such a prominent, handsome and charming emperor confess her love to her in such a romantic scene?

Unfortunately, Shen Zhiyao is not an ordinary woman.

In modern times, she has been in the entertainment industry for many years and has also had a handsome boyfriend.

She has been oppressed by the powerful, and has been hurt in love. She has experienced, seen, and been through it all, and she is not so easy to appease.

Shen Zhiyao was clear-headed, but her face showed a very happy expression. Bo Muxi looked at her from the side and felt even more satisfied.

"Zhiyao, I often think about the affairs of my country and the world here. The significance of this place is extraordinary to me. And you are the only concubine brought here by me personally."

As Bo Muxi spoke, he loosened his arms around Shen Zhiyao and turned her around to face him.

"I am the king of a country, and I have my own reasons. I can't even... choose the woman I truly love." When he said this, Bo Muxi looked a little lonely. He walked to the edge of the astronomical platform and looked down at the surrounding pavilions.

"In order to balance the forces of all parties, even though I am the emperor, I have to compromise. I love you sincerely, but I cannot neglect the concubines for you..." Bo Muxi pointed at the pavilions and towers: "They are just a means for me to maintain the power of the previous dynasty."

Bo Muxi turned around, and looked at Shen Zhiyao tenderly with his phoenix eyes: "I love you sincerely, but I cannot belong to one person alone. My beloved, do you understand?"

Shen Zhiyao opened her eyes slightly, her peach blossom eyes were full of tenderness. Bo Muxi felt that all the coldness and hardness in his heart were melted by this pair of moving eyes.

Shen Zhiyao knew in her heart that Bo Muxi was so diligent and caring for the people that he would surely become an emperor of all ages in the future.

As for the shortcomings, it is nothing more than being a little too suspicious.

But since ancient times, emperors who can accomplish great things must be suspicious, otherwise they will not survive more than two episodes.

But the better the emperor was, the less he could be a qualified lover, husband and father. She could not give herself to such an emperor without reservation.

Shen Zhiyao couldn't love him, and didn't dare to love him.

"Your Majesty, although I am a woman, I understand you. I love you, but I do not expect to monopolize your favor, nor do I expect you to dismiss all the concubines in the harem. I only hope that you can think of me often and give me more trust, and I will be satisfied."

"All my efforts are to win the emperor's eyes, or even more greedily, to win the emperor's heart. Now that I can hear the emperor speak these words from his heart, I am satisfied..."

"If I have any wish in this life, it is to always be by your side, watching with my own eyes as you expand your territory and build a legacy for generations to come."

Shen Zhiyao's voice was gentle yet firm, and her bright peach blossom eyes flashed with moving brilliance under the reflection of the starry sky.

Bo Muxi became even more certain that the woman in front of him was God's compensation to him.

He thought of the pain that had been pent up in his heart for a long time, and felt his throat tighten.

"My beloved... Zhiyao... I..." Bo Muxi's heart was filled with happiness at this moment, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Your Majesty, at this moment, I just want you to remember that I love you more deeply than you can imagine... I am willing to do my best to protect this relationship..." Shen Zhiyao said very emotionally, with tears flashing in her eyes.

"Zhiyao..." Bo Muxi couldn't help but step forward and hugged Shen Zhiyao tightly in his arms.

Bo Muxi just felt that this moment would become the most beautiful memory in his life.

Shen Zhiyao buried her head in Bo Muxi's shoulder, looking into the distance with an exceptionally clear gaze...

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