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

The farce at the General's Mansion finally came to a temporary end late at night.

Meng Zhanting was certainly not willing to give up; he would wait for an opportunity to rise again.

Although he never rose to prominence.

Song Yu'er's mad revenge had only just begun.

Anyone can become terrifying when they have no scruples, let alone someone as inherently wicked as her.

Now let's talk about the palace.

Royal study room.

Shen Pei acted swiftly, and in less than a day, he presented Emperor Changlong with evidence of Grand Tutor Su's murder of Song Siyao.

Indeed, as Song Siyao said, Su Taifu chose to assassinate Song Siyao in the palace in order to confuse the public.

After all, who would choose to assassinate someone living outside the palace from within the palace itself?

To be precise, the idea came from Su Yizhou.

Of course, Grand Tutor Su agreed; otherwise, Su Yizhou would not have dared to act on his own.

Moreover, Consort Xian was also involved; their collaboration from the inside and outside was what made the murder so successful.

If Song Siyao didn't have the Soul-Capturing Bracelet and couldn't cure the Heavenly Heart Poison, she would surely die.

Su Taifu and his accomplices succeeded in their murder plot.

Emperor Changlong was furious at Su Taifu's audacity, but he was even more alarmed by Song Siyao's wisdom and wit.

Without interrogating the assassin, Song Siyao had already guessed who the mastermind was and what the mastermind's target was.

He couldn't imagine how terrifying it would be if Song Siyao wanted to oppose him.

Fortunately, Song Siyao is sincere and open-minded, and cares about the people. He is confident that as long as he is a wise ruler, Song Siyao will continue to assist him.

"I will preserve this evidence as Princess Ning'an suggested."

Emperor Changlong knew that Shen Pei would convey this message to Song Siyao.

"Father, I take my leave." Shen Pei said indifferently, not wanting to say more to Emperor Changlong.

Emperor Changlong's eyes showed some reluctance. He wanted to talk to Shen Pei, about anything, he just wanted to see this son around him.

However, a father's love is like a mountain, like the sea, deep and reserved.

The words of entreaty to keep him were never uttered. Emperor Changlong nodded, and Shen Pei departed.

After leaving the palace, Shen Pei did not return to the Prince's residence, but went directly to the Zhenbei Marquis's residence.

"Miss, the prince is here."

After Hong Shao finished her report, she withdrew, leaving Song Siyao and Shen Pei alone.

"Your Highness, you've arrived." Song Siyao closed the book in her hand, looked at Shen Pei, and smiled.

"Yaoyao, I brought you some roasted chestnuts. Try some." Shen Pei opened the paper package, his slender fingers skillfully and quickly peeling the chestnuts, and fed them to Song Siyao's lips.

Song Siyao slightly opened her small mouth, held the chestnut in her mouth, and chewed it.

Instantly, a rich fragrance filled my mouth, a fragrance that touched my very soul.

"So sweet, so fragrant."

Seeing Song Siyao's smile, Shen Pei's lips also involuntarily curled up.

"Then eat more, I'll peel it for you."

While peeling chestnuts, Shen Pei told Song Siyao about the case he had investigated that day.

Song Siyao showed no surprise whatsoever.

"Let him live. The more arrogant he is now, the more miserable his death will be in the future."

Song Si looked at Shen Pei and asked, "Do you have any leads on who poisoned you?"

"We've found a lead." Shen Pei's eyes turned cold as he thought of the clues he had discovered.

"Now that your leg has recovered, what are your plans?" Song Siyao asked.

"Find the murderer first, and get back what I've lost." Shen Pei's tone was calm, yet it carried a deadly force.

Once the truth comes to light, a life-or-death struggle will surely ensue between them.

The candlelight was warm and inviting, and the two of them spoke softly and casually about everyday things.

The room had a warm and sweet atmosphere.

Song Siyao's eyes were only on Shen Pei, and Shen Pei's eyes were only on Song Siyao's reflection.

At that moment, it seemed as if the world consisted only of the two of them.

Shen Pei talked with Song Siyao for a while before leaving the Zhenbei Marquis's residence.

The next day.

As dawn broke, a messenger rushed into the capital, heading straight for the palace, and knelt before Emperor Changlong.

"Your Majesty, Fengsha Ferry is in dire need of help!"

"Wang Fu, summon everyone to the palace to see me!" Emperor Changlong said solemnly.

An urgent imperial edict flew out of the palace, and in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, all the court officials stood before Emperor Changlong.

Emperor Changlong spoke up, "Gentlemen, the Yan Kingdom has sent troops to invade our border. By the time the urgent report was sent, Fengshadu had already fallen. Do you have any good ideas?"

"Your Majesty, an enemy has invaded. I am willing to lead the troops to fight and repel the enemy!" General Jiang knelt on one knee, cupped his hands, and accepted the order.

His eyes were filled with murderous intent. As a general of the Great Zhou, he felt ashamed that he could not protect his country and that the people of the Great Zhou were being bullied.

"General Jiang, anyone can say nice things. Back then, all six members of the Zhenbei Marquis family were defeated by the Prince of Yan. Now, he is the one leading the Yan army. How confident are you in defeating him? Or do you think you are more capable than the Zhenbei Marquis and his sons?"

Grand Tutor Su spoke sharply, immediately launching into accusations.

General Jiang, with unwavering resolve, said, “Of course I am no match for Marquis Zhenbei, but as a general of the Great Zhou, protecting the people is my mission, even if it means dying on the battlefield.”

Grand Tutor Su snorted coldly, "You brute! In a battle between two armies, victory cannot be achieved by simply risking one's life. It requires wisdom."

General Jiang was a straightforward man. He cared deeply about the people and could accept any harsh words from others as long as it was truly for their benefit.

"Grand Tutor, do you have any good ideas?"

Grand Tutor Su looked at everyone and explained the reason, "The one who tied the knot must untie it. The Yan Kingdom and our Great Zhou have been living in peace for several years. The reason they invaded our Great Zhou this time is because Princess Ning'an has a feud with their Prince Cheng. This is their revenge. The only way to resolve this feud is through Princess Ning'an."

As soon as he finished speaking, the court officials began to discuss the matter.

"The Grand Tutor is right. Only Princess Ning'an can resolve the trouble caused by her."

"But this is a battlefield, not a place to discuss medical skills. What can Princess Ning'an do?"

"If you dare to cause trouble, you must dare to take responsibility! This is what Princess Ning'an should bear!"

……

Everyone's words were accusations against Song Siyao.

They seem to have forgotten everything that Prince Cheng did in Anju, which led to the massacre of Fengcheng.

They also forgot the time when Song Siyao worked tirelessly in Anzhou, risking her life to save people.

General Jiang originally had no complaints, but when he heard that Grand Tutor Su wanted to send Song Siyao to the battlefield, he immediately became furious.

“Grand Tutor, Princess Ning’an is the only bloodline of the Marquis of Zhenbei. The Marquis of Zhenbei and his six sons all died for the country. How can you say such a thing? Moreover, Princess Ning’an is a woman and she has never been on the battlefield.”

"General Jiang, you are mistaken. Princess Ning'an won first place in the academy's entrance examination. She answered the questions about the battlefield even better than the standard answers. How could she not know how to fight?"

Grand Tutor Su said, "Besides, like father, like daughter. Marquis Zhenbei is so capable, so Princess Ning'an, as his daughter, must be no less so."