Concubine Zhao looks really miserable now.

Shen Zhiyao avoided hitting the man's vital parts with every move, but when she was chasing him, she inevitably used too much force. If you took off his clothes, you could see that this man's body was covered with red marks.

The physical injuries were secondary. Concubine Zhao was of such a noble status that even the emperor had never slapped her in the face. How could she have suffered such humiliation?

The wounds in the heart are the hardest to heal. If Shen Zhiyao easily escapes punishment this time, it will be a catastrophic blow to Concubine Zhao.

The Emperor, Shen Zhiyao, the Empress, and Concubine Zhao all had different expressions and were in a stalemate. The concubines did not dare to express their opinions easily.

In their hearts, they all refreshed their definition of Jin Shuyi.

This time, this woman has refreshed their three views. It is unprecedented in Zhao Kingdom that someone dares to beat the imperial concubine like this.

"I see that my beloved concubine looks frighteningly pale. Are you feeling unwell somewhere?" Bo Muxi saw that Shen Zhiyao's face looked wrong and didn't seem to be fake, so he asked hurriedly with concern.

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Regardless of the outcome, the fact that the emperor could ask such a question at this moment meant that Concubine Zhao had already lost 50%...

"I have lost my appetite these days, and I was too excited just now. Now I feel dizziness in front of my eyes..." Shen Zhiyao held her forehead with one hand, and her voice sounded very weak.

Bo Muxi was so distressed when he saw this that he was unwilling to reprimand Shen Zhiyao again just to save Concubine Zhao's face.

Bo Muxi sighed and hugged Shen Zhiyao in his arms: "Okay, the autumn wind is cold, don't stand outside, let's go to the hall first."

Having said that, the emperor held Shen Zhiyao in his arms and walked into the hall.

Concubine Zhao knelt on the ground with a sullen face and refused to get up. If it weren't for the eldest prince, she would have wanted to die on the spot to show her determination!

She couldn't understand it. She had followed the emperor loyally for so many years, loved him to the point of madness, and raised the prince for him. Even though she had no credit, she had worked hard. How could she be bullied to this extent?

The Queen said in a gentle voice: "Okay, Concubine Zhao, you can go in with me. You... just understand Jin Shuyi's feelings. My behavior that day really irritated her..."

The Queen's consolation at this time gave Concubine Zhao a way out. Even if Concubine Zhao was unwilling, she had to give the Queen face now. After all, they mother and son still owed the Queen.

She stood up reluctantly and followed the queen into the antechamber.

It was here just now that Shen Zhiyao chased Concubine Zhao and beat her like a beast, so the front hall was in a mess. Fortunately, it was much better than Shu Ningxuan who was smashed last time, at least you could still sit in it.

Bo Muxi held Shen Zhiyao in his arms and sat at the top, which made Concubine Zhao's eyes blaze with fire. She cursed Shen Zhiyao a hundred thousand times in her heart and wished that this woman would die immediately.

Bo Muxi already had a plan in mind, and he planned to handle the matter coldly and resolve it internally.

The emperor was about to draw a conclusion when he heard the eunuch guarding the gate of Yuquan Palace shouting in unison: "The Empress Dowager has arrived!"

Bo Muxi glared at Concubine Zhao angrily, while Concubine Zhao pretended to be innocent, but she was actually very happy in her heart!

Now that my aunt is here, even with the protection of the emperor and the empress, this matter can never be let go!

This incident alarmed the empress dowager, so Bo Muxi had to help Shen Zhiyao up and hand her over to Qiuyue and Chu'an who had been following them. Then he and the queen led everyone to pay respects to the empress dowager.

After greeting, Bo Muxi said in a gentle voice: "It's all my fault. I disturbed my mother and I will punish her later."

Queen Mother Zhao was not as aggressive as she had imagined. She sighed and said, "These past two days have been really eventful. First the Queen got into trouble, and now it's Concubine Zhao's turn. I feel terrified just by hearing about it. How can I stay here? Is the Queen in good health?"

"My Queen, the baby in my womb is blessed with a long life. I am also lucky to have him. It's no big deal. I just need to take care of him." The Queen said in a gentle voice.

The Queen's words were appropriate, cleverly and covertly making herself felt sympathetic in front of Queen Dowager Zhao, making it difficult for the Queen Dowager to speak directly for Concubine Zhao.

"That's good! The Queen is not a person without luck. She is kind-hearted and will be rewarded." After saying that, Queen Mother Zhao glared at Concubine Zhao and said, "It's all because you spoil the eldest prince too much. You let him spoil the eunuchs around him too much!"

"I know I was wrong, and I will discipline my aunt strictly in the future." Concubine Zhao knew that her aunt was trying to praise her by first suppressing her, so she hurriedly cooperated and admitted her mistake.

"But..." Sure enough, after Queen Dowager Zhao nodded, she changed the subject and pointed the finger at Shen Zhiyao.

"Even if Concubine Zhao was at fault, the emperor and the empress are the ones who make the decision. Besides, there is also me! How can a third-rank imperial concubine bring people to the imperial concubine's palace to beat someone up?"

Queen Mother Zhao pointed at the trembling and aggrieved Concubine Zhao and said solemnly, "Emperor, take a closer look! Concubine Zhao's face is swollen! I heard that Jin Shuyi not only beat her, but also beat her with a feather duster! How much hatred does this have!"

"Emperor, Empress, this is a matter of our royal family's reputation. If it gets out, it will be terrible!"

Queen Mother Zhao was also a shrewd person. She came here not as an aunt to seek justice for her niece, but to stand on the side of the queen mother, all for the sake of the royal family.

Facing the Queen Mother's accusations, Shen Zhiyao seemed extremely calm. She was in no hurry to explain, but simply bowed repeatedly to show her respect.

"Mother, I am also half responsible for this matter... I am prepared to share the responsibility with Jin Shuyi." The Queen's tone was respectful and gentle, but every word she spoke was full of power.

The queen could not let the person who vented her anger bear all the blame, otherwise she would completely lose the support of the people.

Everyone sighed when they heard this. The Queen hadn't even started to protect him before he could do anything. Looking at the Emperor's expression, he would protect him as well. Who wouldn't be envious?

"Mother, Jin Shuyi did handle this matter a bit too harshly, and I have already reprimanded her. However, considering her contribution in rescuing the queen that day, I think she was too upset that day and made such a mistake. I will fine her one year's salary and make her copy Buddhist scriptures a hundred times to pray for the queen and her legitimate son." Bo Muxi said.

Queen Mother Zhao was naturally dissatisfied with this and snorted, "Your Majesty, the palace rules are strict and do not tolerate provocation. Such a light punishment is not only unfair to Yu Han, but also sends a wrong signal to everyone. If everyone dares to follow suit in the future, and the lower-ranking officials bump into and punish the higher-ranking officials, then wouldn't the harem be in chaos?"

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