"Humph, if General Shen really did such a thing, his intention would be too obvious! He was waiting for the critical moment to show off and seek credit. That would mean he really didn't care about the lives of us soldiers on the front line!" Deputy General Wang began to whisper and lead the rhythm.
"Don't talk nonsense! General Shen may not have done such a thing. We have to wait for Empress Jin Wanyi to explain before we can make a conclusion!" Lieutenant General Zhang's eyes widened. He was a man of temperament and was most annoyed by their intrigues. Now he admired Shen Zhiyao very much and naturally did not like others spreading rumors.
Because of the dispute between these two people, the tempo was successfully brought up, and all the ministers were talking about it for a while, and some said some unpleasant things.
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Zhu Cheng became more confident. He was just waiting for Shen Zhiyao to be dealt with on the spot. Shen Li, who was far away at the frontier, would also lose the emperor's trust. He was so happy thinking about it that he could even imagine the picture.
"In reply to Your Majesty, when I was practicing riding and archery, I was often hurt by the horse's back. Also, because I often had to clamp the horse's body tightly with my calves to maintain balance, my calves were swollen and painful every time I finished practicing. Therefore, I have been thinking about these things day and night. These two items were figured out by me myself." Shen Zhiyao bowed.
"Oh? It was actually my beloved concubine who came up with this idea herself?" Bo Muxi was quite surprised, even a little bit unbelievable.
"Yes, I also gave them two names. The high bridge-shaped 'saddle pad' on the horse's back is called 'saddle', and the iron rings on both sides of the horse's body to support the feet are called 'stirrups'." Shen Zhiyao said with a smile.
When everyone heard that these two magical objects were actually invented by Shen Zhiyao herself, they were shocked and found it hard to believe. They all looked at Shen Zhiyao with suspicion.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Cheng couldn't help but curse her in his heart for talking nonsense.
These men who fought on the battlefield day and night and were accompanied by horses all day long were unable to invent such a simple and practical item.
He just couldn't believe that a woman who lived in the deep palace and had never seen the world could invent such a thing. It was simply ridiculous.
"Jin Wanyi is truly an extraordinary woman! I am ashamed of myself as she is not as good as her. General Shen and I have fought on the frontiers for many years. We have witnessed that the soldiers of Zhao State suffered countless losses due to their lack of talent in riding and shooting. We have not been able to figure out such a practical item. However, Empress Jin Wanyi was able to comprehend this just by practicing riding and shooting. I feel deeply ashamed!" Zhu Cheng said.
Bo Muxi didn't let Zhu Cheng stand up, and he was still kneeling on the ground.
There was a lot of meaning in what he said. At first glance, it sounded like he was praising Shen Zhiyao and belittling himself, but in fact he was questioning the possibility of Shen Zhiyao inventing the saddle and stirrups. At the same time, he also cleverly brought Shen Li out.
Naturally, everyone understood and began to discuss it.
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiyao turned to Zhu Cheng, her brows full of determination and calmness, and said sternly: "General Zhu, although I am a woman, I am not stupid. I can hear the meaning behind your words."
After Shen Zhiyao finished speaking, she turned around and stopped looking at him, and faced Bo Muxi.
Her peach blossom eyes were slightly red, with tears in them, and she said with a sense of grievance: "My father commands a large army and guards the frontier, and is in the vortex of interests of all parties. But my father and I have become the thorns in the eyes of some people. Whenever they get a chance, they will accuse us of something dirty!"
"It's really easy to spread rumors, but it's hard to dispel them! Since I entered the palace, I have never met my father in private. I have only written a few letters, and they have all been filed in the Siyansi. Please, Your Majesty, make the decision for me!"
Shen Zhiyao spoke one accusation after another, her voice like a string of cannonballs, without showing the slightest sign of guilt.
When Bo Muxi heard this, his face changed slightly. He knew that Shen Zhiyao was not someone to be trifled with, but he really didn't expect that she could speak so frankly.
Everyone present was also stunned by her.
Zhu Cheng, who was kneeling on the ground, also had a drastic change of expression, but he had no way out. For now, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and put the blame on the Shen family.
Zhu Cheng looked up at the emperor and saw that he still had doubts in his eyes, so he took the opportunity to say, "Your Majesty, I really have no ill intentions. I am just curious. How could Empress Jin Wanyi invent such a wonderful thing when she spends all her time in the palace?"
After saying this, he stole a glance at the emperor again, and seeing that his expression had eased, he continued, "However, since Empress Jin Wanyi is suspicious, out of public interest, I will make this matter clear to you, so that you can explain it in detail. Otherwise, if someone spreads a rumor that this item came from General Shen and brings it to you on purpose, it may chill the hearts of the soldiers on the border!"
Everyone gasped when they heard this. In fact, everyone present had not yet completely recovered from the shock brought by Shen Zhiyao's outstanding performance just now. In fact, they had not thought of this yet!
Shen Zhiyao sneered in her heart and said, "What a public-spirited person! If General Zhu really had a public-spirited heart, why didn't he wait until the show was over to give his advice to the emperor in private? General Zhu was so impatient that he couldn't even wait for the emperor to make an evaluation of me and Zhu Baolin. What was his intention?"
"you……"
Zhu Chen became angry upon hearing this, and just as he straightened up to argue with Shen Zhiyao, his "spell" was interrupted again.
"General Zhu, I would like to ask you, do you have any evidence for what you just said? If you have no evidence and it is just a guess, why should I, a concubine appointed by the emperor, explain to you just because of your groundless guess?"
"This...this...I didn't mean that. My words were inappropriate. I hope Your Majesty, Your Majesty and Jin Wanyi will forgive me!" Zhu Cheng gritted his teeth and kowtowed.
The situation was deadlocked in public, which gave Bo Muxi a headache and the atmosphere became a little tense.
"Your Majesty, although General Zhu's words and actions were fierce, they were understandable."
The queen, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke slowly.
Bo Muxi turned to look at the queen, his eyes deep: "What does the queen think about this matter? Tell me."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Cheng couldn't help but feel ecstatic. It seemed that the Queen would speak for him!
That makes sense. The women in the harem have always been eager to compete for favor. After all, Jin Wanyi is a threat to the queen. With such a good opportunity, how could the queen easily miss it?
Zhu Cheng, with his head lowered, couldn't help but let out a smug smile as he thought about this. His thick lips almost stretched to his ears in an instant.
"But..." After the queen looked around at everyone, she looked at Bo Muxi and said seriously, "I am sure that what Jin Wanyi said is true."
Zhu Cheng was shocked when he heard this. The smile on his face froze instantly. He was so panicked that he couldn't help but tightly grasp the hem of his clothes with his right hand, and his fingers turned white from excessive force.
Zhu Cheng really didn't expect that the Queen would stand on Shen Zhiyao's side.
Zhu Cheng has always looked down on women. In his mind, women are always jealous. How can they have the heart to help their opponents explain? Not adding insult to injury, but taking the opportunity to step on them a few more times is good enough!
Upon hearing this, Bo Muxi was surprised and asked, "Oh? Why can the Queen be so sure?"
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