The Emperor's heart is won, she sits on the Phoenix Throne! The Divine Physician's Eldest

The one who came to deliver the imperial edict was Wang Fu, the chief eunuch who was close to Emperor Changlong.

"Miss Song, accept the decree." Wang Fu glanced at Song Siyao.

Song Siyao knelt down, and Wang Fu spoke, "His Majesty's decree: Summon Miss Song to the palace immediately to see me."

"Your subject obeys the decree." Song Siyao stood up.

"Miss Song, please." Wang Fu's tone was flat, revealing no emotion.

"Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Wang." Song Siyao remained calm and composed, neither humble nor arrogant.

Wang Fu raised an eyebrow, a glint of light appearing in his eyes.

As Song Siyao followed Wang Fu out of the gate of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion, Vice Minister Song had just returned from his shift.

Upon seeing Wang Fu, he immediately greeted him with a smile, saying, "I was unaware of your presence, Eunuch Wang. I have failed to greet you properly."

"Minister Song has just returned, how should we greet him?" Wang Fu asked.

Minister Song gave an awkward smile and began to lecture Song Siyao, "Siyao, how can you be so ill-mannered? When Eunuch Wang came, you didn't even invite him to have a cup of tea. Wait for me to come back and keep Eunuch Wang company."

Before Song Siyao could speak, Wang Fu interrupted, "I am here on His Majesty's orders to invite Miss Song to the palace, so I will not drink Minister Song's tea!"

Upon hearing Wang Fu use the word "please," Vice Minister Song quickly asked with a smile, "Eunuch Wang, may I ask why His Majesty wishes to see my niece?"

Wang Fu looked at Vice Minister Song and said, "Why don't you come with me to the palace to ask the Emperor?"

Vice Minister Song waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "How can I, as a subject, presume to interfere in the Emperor's affairs?"

Wang Fu stopped talking to Vice Minister Song and looked at Song Siyao, saying, "Second Miss, let's go."

"Yes." Song Siyao followed Wang Fu's footsteps, and behind her came Song Shilang's instructions, "Yaoyao, you must know the rules when you enter the palace. Don't linger in the palace, and come back early."

Song Siyao did not respond to him.

It's no wonder that Vice Minister Song, despite his excellent position in the Marquis of Zhenbei's household, is still only a vice minister at his advanced age; his intelligence is questionable.

Royal study room.

Emperor Changlong wore a bright yellow dragon robe and had a square face. His gaze was like calm seawater, but no one knew what turbulent waves were hidden beneath the calm surface.

He scrutinized Song Siyao. The previously dazed and foolish Miss Song had regained her senses in just two days and successfully severed ties with Meng Zhanting, managing to escape unscathed.

Moreover, it is said that she also promised to cure Shen Pei's leg.

This sudden change surprised and intrigued him, which is why he summoned her to the palace to meet him.

Upon seeing it, I was immediately struck by its brilliance.

Marquis Zhenbei had five sons, among whom the youngest son, Song Siyan, resembled him the most.

Emperor Changlong had not expected that Song Si, despite being a woman, would possess some of the qualities of the Marquis of Zhenbei, especially her imposing presence and awe-inspiring aura.

Song Siyao did not look directly at Emperor Changlong. When she entered, her gaze swept over him, and then she lowered her eyes slightly to show respect to the emperor.

Facing Emperor Changlong, she subtly concealed her sharpness, making him feel that she was neither sharp nor dull.

Little did she know that even when she concealed her brilliance, she was still enough to amaze Emperor Changlong.

"Your subject, Song Siyao, greets Your Majesty."

"No gift."

Emperor Changlong asked, "Did Miss Song suffer any injustice at the General's Mansion?"

Isn't this asking a question you already know the answer to? It's not just a feeling of being wronged, it's downright humiliating, which is why I'm going to sever all ties with them.

Song Siyao couldn't say these things. Emperor Changlong must have already known something when he summoned her.

What was the meaning of his question?

“Your Majesty, I am no longer aggrieved,” Song Siyao said.

"Oh, why is that?" Emperor Changlong was somewhat surprised by this answer. He thought that Song Siyao would reveal everything that the people in the General's Mansion had done.

“I have brought my dowry home, and they have received their due punishment. I have suffered no loss and we owe each other nothing, so there is no question of me feeling wronged,” Song Siyao explained.

"Ha ha……"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Changlong burst into laughter. His eyebrows and eyes curved into a smile, a genuine and heartfelt laugh.

"Excellent! As expected of the daughter of the Marquis of Zhenbei, she can take it and let it go!"

Unpretentious, forthright, and quick to forgive and punish.

Even if she couldn't become husband and wife with Meng Zhanting, she wouldn't speak ill of him behind his back.

The General's Mansion bullied her, so she had to retaliate to avoid feeling wronged; she would never forget her grievances.

She was a woman unlike any other.

Meng Zhanting is truly blind; he missed out on such a wonderful girl.

After a moment of reflection, Emperor Changlong continued, "I heard you're going to treat Prince Ling's leg?"

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Song Siyao replied.

Emperor Changlong's tone betrayed his undisguised anticipation: "What are the chances of success?"

"Eighty percent." Song Siyao was 100 percent certain, but she didn't want to be too sure.

A hint of joy flashed in Emperor Changlong's eyes, followed by disbelief. "Eighty percent? That's already very good. Prince Ling's leg injury has been delayed for too long."

Rumors circulated that Emperor Changlong disliked Prince Ling, but Song Siyao, judging from the tone of Emperor Changlong's words, felt that the rumor was unbelievable.

"Miss Song, as long as you can cure Prince Ling's leg, you can ask me for any conditions," Emperor Changlong promised.

"Yes, Your Majesty, but not at the moment," Song Siyao replied.

Emperor Changlong nodded; he had already seen that Song Siyao was not greedy for vanity.

"Miss Song's good fortune today is a blessing for the Zhenbei Marquis family. It's just a pity that your father and brothers won't be able to see it."

Emperor Changlong sighed, "Now you are the only one left in your father's lineage. What are your plans for the future?"

"Making money, making a living," Song Siyao said succinctly.

Emperor Changlong felt very sorry for her. If her father and brothers were still alive, she should be living a carefree life under their protection.

Now she's all alone, a lonely and helpless little girl who has to work hard to earn a living.

Her father and brother sacrificed their lives for the country. As the ruler of the country, he should do something for the families of the martyrs to comfort their spirits in heaven.

He needed to think carefully about how to give Song Siyao a generous gift.

"Miss Song, you should go back now. If you suffer any injustice in the future, feel free to come to me, and I will stand up for you," Emperor Changlong said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I shall take my leave." Song Siyao bowed and left the Imperial Study.

Emperor Changlong looked at Wang Fu and asked, "Wang Fu, what gift do you think would be appropriate for me to give to Miss Song the Second?"

Wang Fu thought for a moment and said, “Your Majesty, I believe that the greatest happiness for a woman is to have someone to entrust her life to and a stable home.”

Emperor Changlong, however, disagreed, saying, "Human hearts are unpredictable; who knows who can be entrusted with their life's work?"

“Your Majesty is right. Fortunately, Miss Song is clever and quick-witted, otherwise she would still be in that fire pit in the General’s Mansion,” Wang Fu said.

Emperor Changlong nodded, “To forge iron, one must be strong oneself. In the end, whether it is a country, a family, or an individual, one needs to have solid skills to live a good life.”

At this point, Emperor Changlong suddenly smiled, "I know what would be most suitable to give to Miss Song the Second."