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

"Empress, do you think I'm so easily fooled?" Emperor Changlong's face was extremely cold.

Today is the day of the marriage alliance between the State of Yan and the State of Zhou.

Song Siyao is the architect of peace between the Great Zhou and the Yan Kingdom. How could she possibly cause trouble on such a day?

He granted Song Siyao enough power to allow her to run rampant throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

Because he knew that Song Siyao was sensible and had the people in her heart; she would always put the court and the people first in everything she did.

He believed in Song Siyao.

Song Siyao would never use her power to harm the Empress unless the Empress went too far.

"Your Majesty, you don't trust your wife, but instead trust a stranger?"

The empress was furious and resentful.

This happened in public, in front of everyone, and Emperor Changlong showed her absolutely no respect.

"I only believe in the facts." Emperor Changlong looked at Song Siyao, "Youfeng, you speak."

"Your Majesty, I have finished with the wedding ceremony of Prince Jin and Princess Qingyan and have come in. Miss Jiang..."

Song Siyao did not embellish the story and told Emperor Changlong the whole story truthfully.

Emperor Changlong's face was icy cold.

Jiang Yu raised her eyes slightly, "Your Majesty, I was only concerned about Princess Youfeng. I did not expect Princess Youfeng to attack me instead. Her Majesty the Empress is kind and compassionate. She was standing up for me."

Emperor Changlong did not answer Jiang Yu, but looked at the Empress. "Empress, as the Empress, you are the mother of the nation. When you saw that Miss Jiang and Princess Youfeng had a conflict, your first action was not to stop her, but to fan the flames and escalate the conflict. You have failed in your duty as Empress. I hereby punish you by confining you to your quarters for half a month."

"As the conflict escalated, instead of resolving it, you fabricated charges against Princess Youfeng. For your own selfish desires, you disregarded the overall situation and even attempted to kill her. You are truly vicious and shameful. You are hereby punished for both crimes, confined to your quarters for one month, and stripped of your authority over the six palaces. Reflect on your actions!"

"Father, Mother didn't mean it, please spare her." Upon hearing the news, Shen Heng immediately ran from the bridal chamber and knelt on the ground with a thud.

“Prince Jin, today’s events have nothing to do with you. Your task is to have a proper wedding.” Emperor Changlong was not one to take his anger out on others.

"Father..."

Emperor Changlong stared coldly at Shen Heng, who immediately shut his mouth.

"Is the Empress ready?" Emperor Changlong asked coldly.

"Your Majesty, I obey." The Empress dared not disobey. She knew Emperor Changlong's temperament well; to confront him head-on would only result in her suffering.

A month later, she will take back what is rightfully hers!

After punishing the Empress, Emperor Changlong turned his gaze to Jiang Yu, his voice growing even colder.

"Miss Jiang, this matter arose because of you. Do you know your mistake?"

"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I made a mistake by befriending Princess Youfeng without knowing her, which caused a misunderstanding. I am willing to take responsibility and accept punishment."

Jiang stood tall with an open and honest expression, displaying the courage to take responsibility despite being wronged.

She looks so pitiful that it makes one's heart ache.

Since she said those words, even if Emperor Changlong punished her, it would be a punishment she took voluntarily.

She is loyal, brave, responsible, and a girl who dares to take responsibility.

It's truly admirable.

However, Emperor Changlong, who had seen countless people, could not possibly misunderstand her little scheme.

However, as the ruler of a country, he has no reason to argue with a girl.

His purpose was to punish Jiang Yu, to support Song Siyao, and to make an example of her to deter others from messing with Song Siyao.

“Miss Jiang, think thrice before you act. Go back and copy the Heart Sutra one hundred times. Finish copying it within three days.”

You must copy the Heart Sutra one hundred times within three days, unless you don't eat, drink, rest, or sleep.

Such a punishment may seem light, but for a pampered young lady like Jiang Yu, it is an extremely severe punishment.

Three days later, Jiang Yu's hands will probably be ruined.

Moreover, Jiang Yu grew up surrounded by praise and rewards; she had never heard anything negative about herself.

The purpose of telling her to think twice before acting was to rebuke her for acting rashly and without caution.

Emperor Changlong's punishment of her shattered her perfect reputation.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu turned pale.

But this was something she willingly took on herself, and she didn't even have a chance to defend herself or plead for leniency.

She could only obediently accept the punishment, saying, "Your subject obeys the decree."

She only wanted to make a sarcastic remark to Song Siyao, but she didn't expect the consequences to be so serious. She really shot herself in the foot!

Emperor Changlong instructed the Empress and Jiang Yu, "You may leave."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The Empress and Jiang Yu left the Prince of Jin's residence.

"Youfeng, you've been wronged," Emperor Changlong comforted Song Siyao.

Song Siyao remained calm, "As long as it doesn't affect the overall situation, I will not feel wronged."

Emperor Changlong exclaimed, "Youfeng is truly a blessing to the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"With Princess Youfeng around, the Great Anniversary will be peaceful year after year, and Father can rest assured." After complimenting Song Siyao, Shen Heng said to Emperor Changlong, "Father, this way please."

He welcomed Emperor Changlong to the quiet main hall, accompanied by Song Siyao, Shen Pei, Wen Yuan, and himself.

After the meal, Song Siyao and Shen Pei escorted Emperor Changlong back to the palace.

"Youfeng, the marriage alliance is over, and the King of Chu should be setting off to return home. You must ensure his safety," Emperor Changlong instructed.

We must not let our guard down, especially at this crucial time.

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Song Siyao replied.

"Keep a close eye on Princess Qingyan's affairs as well," Emperor Changlong instructed.

“Yes,” Song Siyao replied.

The ruler and his minister each spoke at their own pace, while the other responded to everything he said.

Song Siyao and Shen Pei did not leave until they reached the palace gate.

"Yaoyao, I'll take you home." Shen Pei hadn't had a proper conversation with Song Siyao for several days.

They've both been very busy lately.

"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you, Your Highness." Song Siyao smiled faintly.

"It is my honor to be able to deliver this to Princess Youfeng," Shen Pei said, deliberately trying to amuse Song Siyao.

Song Siyao's lips curled up, his smile widening. "To have Your Highness's protection is my greatest fortune. I just don't know how to repay Your Highness."

"Will you give me your whole life?" Shen Pei suddenly became very serious.

"My life has been too heavy a burden. Can Your Highness bear it?" Song Siyao asked with a smile.

"I will protect you with my life. As long as I am here, you will be safe." Shen Pei looked at Song Siyao with sincere, passionate, and resolute eyes.

"Alright, Your Highness, you must keep your word," Song Siyao said with a smile.

Shen Pei held Song Siyao's hand tightly, his expression serious and earnest.

"I swear in the name of a soldier that Shen Pei will always put Song Siyao first, love Song Siyao, respect Song Siyao, support Song Siyao, and never be separated from her in this lifetime."

After he finished speaking, he gently kissed Song Siyao's hand, as if cherishing a precious treasure.

Song Siyao nodded slightly, "Shen Pei and I will always be of one mind and agree."

Shen Pei's lips kept curving upwards, he couldn't suppress it.

Holding Song Siyao's hand, he felt as if he possessed the whole world.

They did not ride in a carriage, but walked hand in hand on the bluestone slabs, side by side.

night.

Zhenbeihou Mansion.

Song Siyao was compiling books for her students in her study when Hongshao came to report, "Princess, the King of Chu has arrived."

"it is good."

Song Siyao arrived at the front hall and saw Wen Yuan standing with his hands behind his back, looking at the layout of her front hall.

“Princess Youfeng truly lives up to her reputation as a painting goddess. These paintings are simply masterpieces. Would you be so kind as to give me one?” Wen Yuan asked.