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

Soon, the news that Shen Zhiyao had given birth to the eldest princess spread throughout the harem.

The concubines in the palace were all smart people. They immediately found out about the rewards from the emperor, empress and queen mother. After weighing them in their minds, they realized that they were all huge rewards.

Concubine Zhuang, Concubine Wan and other concubines who got along well with each other on a daily basis naturally sent their most valuable things to Huayu Palace.

Even Concubine Zhao, who seemed to be at odds with Shen Zhiyao, had to send the good things with a bleeding heart.

When Bo Muxi rushed to Huayu Palace, the Queen had already settled everything and went back to Fengyi Palace to handle important matters. Shen Zhiyao was still asleep.

Bo Muxi did not allow anyone to disturb Shen Zhiyao's sleep, and asked excitedly, "Where is the child?"

"Your Majesty, the wet nurses have just finished feeding the eldest princess in the side hall, and she is sleeping soundly now." Qiuyue said.

Bo Muxi originally wanted to see the child, but when he heard that the child had fallen asleep, he nodded and went into the inner room to see Shen Zhiyao.

He walked to the couch and just touched Shen Zhiyao's hair twice, and then he saw the woman's eyes open...

"Your Majesty... why are you here? I am not still dreaming..." Shen Zhiyao squinted her eyes and said in a daze.

Bo Muxi felt uncomfortable when he heard these words. He felt guilty, so he touched her delicate face again and said apologetically, "My beloved, I was not able to accompany you in time. Do you blame me?"

Shen Zhiyao looked at Bo Muxi, who was full of apology, reached out and touched his cheek, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, what are you talking about? It was obviously me who asked Your Majesty to focus on government affairs first, so how can I blame you? Besides, I can give birth so smoothly, thanks to Your Majesty's protection."

"My beloved concubine gave birth to my eldest princess and performed a great service for me. Why should I thank you? How is your health?" As he said this, Bo Muxi simply sat down beside the couch and held her in his arms.

"I'm fine, just a little tired, but... I must have become uglier..." Shen Zhiyao said with a pout.

Bo Muxi laughed and said, "My beloved concubine, you are wrong. You are the most beautiful concubine I have ever seen after giving birth. From my perspective, you look a little pale, but there is nothing wrong with you."

"The Emperor is the best at coaxing people." Shen Zhiyao smiled sweetly, turned around and said to Qiuyue, "Bring the eldest princess here. It's time to pay respects to her father."

Bo Muxi didn't want to go through all this trouble, but he really loved his only daughter, so he just smiled and didn't stop her.

"From now on, my beloved concubine, just take care of yourself and take good care of yourself. There is no need to rush out. I will arrange everything for you." Bo Muxi squeezed her hand.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy." Shen Zhiyao responded without hesitation.

There were few concubines in the harem who could have a peaceful confinement period. She took good care of her body and did not want to get sick just to avoid being criticized.

After a while, Qiuyue came with her wet nurse, holding the sleeping princess.

Bo Muxi quickly stood up and signaled them not to greet each other so as not to disturb the child's sleep.

"Your Majesty, look, although it's wrinkled, the eyebrows and eyes are really like you." Shen Zhiyao said with a smile.

The nurse smiled and turned over a corner of the swaddling clothes so that the emperor could take a closer look.

"My dear, I think she looks a lot like you. I'm already looking forward to what she will look like when she grows up. She will definitely be a rare beauty." Bo Muxi looked at her again and again, and was so in love with her.

"With such a handsome father, you should be good-looking." Shen Zhiyao looked at the child with hope in her eyes.

She didn't expect anything else but hoped that her children would grow up healthily and live a worry-free life.

"Okay, take the princess back and let her rest." Bo Muxi stared at the nurse with burning eyes: "Take good care of the princess. If she is healthy, I will reward you every month. If there is any mistake, you will die."

The nurse was coerced and lured by the carrot and stick method and quickly agreed sincerely, not daring to have any bad thoughts.

As soon as the eldest princess was taken away, Bo Muxi immediately lay back on the couch. He did not mind Shen Zhiyao who had not yet washed properly, and held her in his arms for a tender moment.

"Take good care of her. When the eldest princess is one month old, I will hold a grand celebration for her." Bo Muxi could not hide his excitement.

"I feel so guilty when I think about not being able to come back to be with you... My dear, I'm really sorry for you..." Bo Muxi's voice was slightly awkward.

Shen Zhiyao just felt curious. How could such a cold-hearted person have such a sentimental side?

"Since Your Majesty feels that I have been wronged, then I would like to take this opportunity to ask for a promise from Your Majesty, okay?" Shen Zhiyao raised her eyes and looked at the emperor.

Bo Muxi looked at her and smiled. This woman really wouldn't suffer any loss at all.

"My dear concubine, please feel free to speak." Bo Muxi said generously.

"I have given birth to a princess as I wished, which is a great joy. But as a mother, I have to think long-term. I do not ask for a reward from the emperor, but only ask that you do not let the eldest princess marry in another country in the future. Even if she becomes a queen, she will inevitably be treated as an outsider and be guarded against. Not only will she be bullied, but she will not even have anyone to support her..."

As Shen Zhiyao spoke, she couldn't help but shed tears.

Seeing her so sad, Bo Muxi felt bad. When he imagined the lonely mood of his first daughter who married far away, he couldn't help feeling sad.

"My beloved, I promise you..." Bo Muxi took Shen Zhiyao's hand and said seriously, "I don't want to do this either. The eldest princess will only marry a prince consort in the future and will not marry far away. My Great Zhao Kingdom is not so weak that I have to rely on my princess to seek peace."

In this era, it was common for the emperor to marry his daughter to a prince of another country. Such a low-cost investment could be exchanged for several generations of friendship, so the emperor was naturally happy to do it.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I am eternally grateful." Shen Zhiyao looked at Bo Muxi with satisfaction. This man finally did not let her down.

"My beloved concubine has done so much for me, and all you ask of me is this small request. How can I not agree to it?" Bo Muxi pinched her face.

The two of them stayed affectionate for a while, but because he had an appointment with several important ministers to discuss business in the afternoon, Bo Muxi had to leave reluctantly.

Surprisingly, after discussing with his ministers, Bo Muxi announced publicly his decision that the eldest princess would never marry far away.

After hearing this, the new Prime Minister Sun Jiaming frowned and said, "Your Majesty, the eldest princess is not even a month old yet, it's too early to talk about this. Besides, Your Majesty has just got a princess, and it may be disadvantageous to Your Majesty to make a conclusion so early!"

Prime Minister Sun was almost saying it out loud. The eldest princess is a good card in the emperor's hand, and if played at the right time, she might be able to turn the tide.

Bo Muxi knew that he said this for the sake of the royal family, so he smiled gently: "My dear minister, don't worry too much. I have my own plan for this matter. Since I ascended the throne, I have implemented new policies, pacified the border, and conquered the Jinfeng Kingdom..."

"I have never wanted a peaceful life. I want the whole world to belong to my Great Zhao... If one day, I really have to marry my daughter off to seek peace... I don't need to sit on this throne anymore."

Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Sun was so ashamed that he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I know that Your Majesty has great ambitions and I was weak. I will do my best to serve Your Majesty in the future..."

"Okay, I know you are doing this with all your heart, and you are considering everything for my sake. You are just speaking your mind." Bo Muxi said with a smile.

Prime Minister Sun hurriedly kowtowed and thanked him with great fear and trepidation.

When Concubine Wanxian heard the news later, she could no longer sit still. The next day, she personally visited Shen Zhiyao and brought a heavy gift with her, fearing that she would bear a grudge against her...