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

Chapter 230: Assisting the Harem

Shen Zhiyao gently touched the Queen's belly and said softly, "Although I am insignificant and my abilities are limited, no matter if this is the future eldest son or the eldest princess, I promised the Queen that I would do my best to protect him."

Shen Zhiyao was not just saying this for politeness. If the queen's child can grow up safely, even if she is the eldest princess, she will have a lot of say in the future.

The thing in this belly is definitely the thickest thigh in the palace except for the emperor's. If you can hold it, you can sleep soundly for the rest of your life.

"Empress Jin Shuyi, you agreed so readily. You are so young. What if you give birth to a prince in the future? You will have to focus your energy on your own child." Shijin said with a smile.

Shijin said this in a joking tone, but he was asking the question sincerely.

"I don't deny what you said. There is no mother in the world who doesn't love her children." Shen Zhiyao glanced at Shijin and said sincerely, "But if I have a child, I just hope he can grow up safely. If he is a prince, I just hope he can be an idle prince in the future, and not be as hardworking as our emperor."

"If it's a princess..." Shen Zhiyao stared into the queen's phoenix eyes: "I only ask the queen to pity my painstaking efforts as a mother and try to persuade the emperor not to let the child be sent to another country for marriage in the future. I have nothing else to ask for if she can marry a caring husband."

Following Shijin's words, Shen Zhiyao took the opportunity to express her own needs. These words were spoken with sincerity and were very moving.

Although she had no plans to have children for the time being, what if she changed her mind? She had to make plans early.

"Well, I've remembered all your requests, and I'll make plans for you in advance when the time comes." The queen looked at Shen Zhiyao, smiled and nodded.

"Your Majesty, you are so kind! I will definitely keep my promise and protect the Queen and your legitimate son with all my heart. I won't say more, we will see when the matter is settled!" Shen Zhiyao said, patting his chest.

The queen could see clearly that there were no relatives from her natal family in the harem after all. Over the past two years, she had watched this man grow up. This man was not a pushover, but he had a righteous heart, strong principles, and even stronger abilities.

With Shen Zhiyao assisting herself and her children in the palace, and the emperor's favoritism, the Zhao family could not cause any big waves.

Of course, there is no free lunch in the world. The price is that the Queen and the entire Xuanhou family must be loyal to Bo Muxi, and they must not make money for the family's private interests and hegemony.

Bo Muxi had a very careful plan, and he wished that all the powerful families would work for him voluntarily and not seek power or profit.

Shen Zhiyao estimated that the time was almost up, so she stood up and said, "I see that the Queen is also tired, so I'll take my leave. Don't work too hard these days. Your pregnancy is important, and nothing else matters. Just tell us to do it."

The queen lazily curled up on the couch and looked at her: "Well, go back and get ready. I will tell the emperor as soon as possible."

Shen Zhiyao smiled and said, "Okay, eat well. I will come to serve you often during this period of time."

"Okay." The queen waved her hand gently: "Go."

After leaving Fengyi Palace, Qiuyue said worriedly, "Master, you are taking on so much responsibility, I am afraid that you will not be appreciated for your efforts."

Shen Zhiyao smiled and raised her hand to tap Qiuyue's forehead: "Remember, there is no free benefit in this world. If you want to get benefits, you have to work hard. Besides, for someone like the Queen, working hard for her will never be in vain. She will remember my kindness in her heart."

"Oh," Qiuyue rubbed her forehead that was hit: "Master, I will also work hard."

"Well, if you do your job well, I will make proper arrangements for you in the future." Shen Zhiyao said with a smile.

Qiuyue thanked him happily, then helped Shen Zhiyao onto the sedan chair and walked back.

Bo Muxi was busy with government affairs all day and only finished them in the evening. He then hurried to Fengyi Palace.

"May your Majesty be blessed with peace and prosperity."

"Queen, please excuse me."

The Queen had just bowed when the Emperor reached out his hand to stop her. Bo Muxi frowned and said, "The Queen is the most important person in my heart right now. I hereby exempt you from the obligation to perform the formalities during your pregnancy. Just a token of your appreciation will suffice."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The Queen knew that he was just more concerned about the child in her belly, so she didn't feel too grateful.

Bo Muxi helped the empress to sit at the table. The emperor and empress had a private conversation for a while, and the empress turned the topic to the division of palace power.

"This is my first pregnancy, so my physical discomfort is more severe. There are too many trivial matters in the palace, and it is really difficult for me to handle them. I am afraid that the baby in my belly will be harmed, which would be a great sin." The queen said softly.

"Well, what does the Queen think?" Bo Muxi asked softly.

Although the Queen had followed Bo Muxi the longest, she was always very well-behaved in front of him. Even now that she was pregnant, she was still so polite and not arrogant at all.

After so many years, Bo Muxi has gotten used to it and feels comfortable with it.

If another woman was pregnant, Bo Muxi would only show concern on the surface and of course protect her appropriately, but the queen is special after all, and the legitimate son is of extraordinary significance, so he naturally cares a lot.

"This is what I think. Concubine Zhuang has been with us since the previous residence. She has good character and I let her handle issues twice, which is fair. But her ability is not good enough. I want Jin Shuyi to help her handle the affairs of the six palaces. Your Majesty, do you think this is appropriate?"

When Bo Muxi heard that the Queen was going to use Shen Zhiyao, he laughed out loud: "The Queen is really courageous. Jin Shuyi is so impetuous, and you dare to use her so much? Aren't you afraid that she will poke a hole in the sky for you?"

The Queen smiled sweetly: "The Emperor just ordered two days ago that Jin Shuyi should be given some pressure. Besides, Imperial Concubine Zhuang is in charge, and I will supervise her as well."

"Then listen to the Queen. You'd better worry less. Your health is important. I will call the Imperial Medical Bureau tomorrow and ask them to pay more attention to it." Bo Muxi said with a smile. He was still satisfied with the Queen's arrangement.

"Yes, there are two experienced maids in Fengyi Palace. They have been with me since my previous residence. With them taking care of me, Your Majesty does not need to worry." said the Queen.

"Well, it's better to have an old man who knows me well. After the queen gives birth safely, I will reward her handsomely." Bo Muxi said.

That night, Bo Muxi stayed in Fengyi Palace, which was a rare and intimate occasion.

The queen was pregnant, so naturally nothing would happen in order to keep the child safe. After the two of them took a bath, they just lay on the couch together.

The two of them covered themselves with quilts, with a "ditch" between them, and slept peacefully.

The next day, before going to court, Bo Muxi said, "Lin En, pass on my order that the Queen needs to calm down and take care of her pregnancy. Imperial Concubine Zhuang will temporarily take charge of the affairs of the harem, and Jin Shuyi will assist in the management."

"Yes." Lin En agreed, thinking: It's okay for Concubine Zhuang to be the acting concubine, but Jin Shuyi is now helping to manage the affairs of the harem? I'm afraid someone is going to cause trouble again...

When Concubine Zhao heard the news, she was so angry that she ran to Renshou Palace to complain.

"I wish you all the best, aunt." Concubine Zhao bowed, but there was no smile on her face, which looked gloomy.

"You... are always impatient. For such a small matter, you have to come to me to complain. Is it really that necessary?" Queen Mother Zhao sighed.