"Pass on my decree. Shen will be promoted to... Wanyi." Bo Muxi said with a smile.

"I thank the emperor for his grace. Long live the emperor. Long live the emperor. Long live the emperor." Shen Zhiyao knelt down and thanked him three times.

This time, Shen Zhiyao can be said to have turned a disaster into a blessing. For many people in the harem, it is difficult to advance even half a level, and some even have to spend several years. Very few people can skip a level.

But Shen Zhiyao was very clear-headed. She was indeed promoted too quickly, making her an easy target. She should be more careful with her words and actions in the future.

Bo Muxi nodded slightly and said, "Stand up. I have promised you that I will never let you suffer any injustice."

Having said that, Shen Zhiyao also understood that the reason she was able to skip the grade and be promoted from a sixth-rank talent to a fifth-rank Wanyi was not simply because she was wronged and the emperor wanted to compensate her.

It was because she was quick-witted and eloquent that she caught the emperor's eye. The emperor really began to value and like her, and also to comfort the wronged Shen Li.

Seeing that it was almost done, the queen smiled and said, "Since Shen has been promoted, she must serve the emperor more attentively in the future and set a good example for other newly promoted concubines."

The Queen is worthy of being the Queen. She has always been kind and generous, and is like a model for the whole country.

Shen Zhiyao bowed sincerely and said, "I will follow the Queen's instructions and will serve the Emperor and the Queen wholeheartedly and perform my duties conscientiously in the future."

Bo Muxi walked up to Shen Zhiyao and asked with a smile, "My beloved concubine, what do you think of Cuiweixuan? Do you want me to find you a new place?"

Shen Zhiyao didn't want to move to another place at this time. She was already conspicuous enough, so it was better to keep a low profile. She bowed and said obediently: "I think Cuiweixuan is very good. Although it is a bit off the beaten track, it was just renovated before I moved in. It is comfortable and quiet to live in."

Bo Muxi stared at her eyes for a while, and was very pleased with her calmness. He smiled and said, "Lin'en, you should go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs in person and ask them to take good care of Cuiweixuan and not treat Shen Wanyi unfairly."

Lin En bowed and replied, "Yes, I will give you detailed instructions."

In fact, Lin En was so considerate that he had reminded the Imperial Household Department countless times. Therefore, even when Shen Zhiyao offended the emperor and was neglected, the Imperial Household Department did not dare to neglect her at all and still served her well.

There are many people in the harem who are powerful and loyal, such as Lu Guiren, Zheng Meiren, Zhu Baolin and others, but the emperor is quite fond of Shen Yao. Lin En is thinking in his mind that he should tell his men to be more polite to the servants of Cuiweixuan.

Bo Muxi turned around and said softly to Shen Zhiyao, "Since my beloved concubine likes Cuiweixuan, I will not let you move. When you are promoted again next time, I will find a good place for you to live."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Shen Zhiyao bowed and smiled at the emperor. That smile was like the rising sun, gentle and dazzling, and it made Bo Muxi's heart beat faster.

"Okay, after being delayed for so long, I'm sure General Shen and Jin Wanyi must be tired. Let's go back and rest early. The Queen and I should also deal with other matters." Bo Muxi waved his hand and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Shen Li and Shen Zhiyao, father and daughter, looked at each other briefly, knelt down to express their gratitude, and then left.

Shen Zhiyao and Qiuyue returned to Cuiwei Palace. Qiuling and Qiuji had already heard about Shen Zhiyao's promotion and were extremely happy.

Ever since the people in Cuiwei Palace followed Shen Zhiyao, their moods have been like riding a roller coaster, full of ups and downs and very exciting.

Shen Zhiyao has now been promoted to Wanyi, which is another qualitative breakthrough. She can add two more palace maids and a eunuch, and her salary has also increased to 100 taels of silver per month.

More importantly, Shen Zhiyao now only needs to inform the Queen in advance and she can summon her family members to the palace to talk. The frequency of correspondence can also be increased appropriately. In short, it is much more convenient.

"How's the search for the candidate I asked you to keep an eye out for going?" Shen Zhiyao asked Qiuyue and Qiuling.

Qiuyue thought for a moment and said, "To answer your Majesty's question, I have heard that there is a maid in the palace who knows how to use spices and also knows some pharmacology and toxicity. Her name is Liao Rao. If we can get her here, we can guard against poisoning again in the future."

"I really need someone like this by my side. Is this person clean?" Shen Zhiyao asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Very clean. Liao Rao used to be a maid in the palace of Concubine Zhang. After Concubine Zhang passed away, Liao Rao was thrown into the clothing bureau to do odd jobs. I met her when I was doing work for my master at the clothing bureau. She is young and quite honest and reliable."

"Yeah." Shen Zhiyao nodded with satisfaction after hearing that.

"There is another maid I have selected. She has a clean background. She is a maid working as a handyman in the Shanggong Bureau. She entered the palace with me. I know her well. Her name is Zhuo Yi, and you can trust her." Qiu Ling said.

"As for the candidate for the eunuch in charge, I have chosen an honest and smart one from the low-ranking eunuchs in Cuiweixuan. Is the master free to take a look at him today?" Qiuyue asked.

"Call him over and let me take a look." Shen Zhiyao nodded with a smile.

After a while, Qiuyue personally led a young eunuch, who looked only eighteen or nineteen years old, into the hall. The young eunuch was obviously a little frightened and trembling.

"Your servant greets Jin Wanyi. May Jin Wanyi be blessed." The young eunuch knelt down and said after coming in.

"Get up. I think you are smart and honest. I just happen to be short of a eunuch in charge. Would you like to be transferred to my side?" Shen Zhiyao asked in a gentle voice.

This young eunuch was sold into the palace by human traffickers when he was nine years old. He had been in the palace for ten years, without any support and without earning any money. Sometimes he couldn't even fill his stomach. He was often beaten and scolded by senior eunuchs. He was indeed a pitiful man.

Now that such enormous wealth had fallen upon him, the young eunuch had never dreamed that such a good thing would happen. He was so excited that he was speechless for a moment. He was also afraid that if he responded too late, his master would change his mind and no longer want him, so he knelt down and kowtowed several times.

After a while, he said excitedly: "I am willing. My ancestors must have accumulated blessings for eight lifetimes to meet a good master like you. As long as you don't mind, I am willing to do anything for you!"

Qiuyue was horrified to see that he almost broke his forehead.

"Well, now that you are the chief eunuch, you should practice being more calm in the future. I will give you a new name, Chuan." Shen Zhiyao just laughed at his honesty and said to Qiuyue, "Go to the clothing bureau to get a few more suitable clothes for him to change into, and give him 20 taels of silver. The chief eunuch has to take care of the expenses."

"Thank you so much, Your Majesty. I... I am so lucky... I will serve Your Majesty well..." Chu An actually started crying with excitement.

"If you are someone close to me, you don't need to follow such strict rules. But let me be frank with you. If you dare to betray me, you will die!" Shen Zhiyao looked at him and said solemnly.

Shen Zhiyao has long been "notorious" in the palace. She even dares to slap people from the Zhao family. Even if Shen Zhiyao did not remind them, no servant would dare to betray her, because they all believe that anyone who dares to betray this master will really have no way to survive!

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