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

"Have."

"Who?"

What do you think of me?

Shen Pei looked at Song Siyao, his icy eyes flashing with a burning light, as if he was expecting something.

Listening to Shen Pei's words, Song Siyao felt they were just like a couple in a flirtatious relationship, the kind of questions a man asks before he's about to confess his feelings.

Seeing Song Siyao remain silent, Shen Pei pressed on, "Does Miss Song think I'm young and inexperienced?"

Song Siyao: "..."

This is getting more and more outrageous and ambiguous.

On a whim, Song Siyao asked jokingly, "Could it be that Your Highness is very experienced?"

Shen Pei said seriously and confidently, "We can learn if we don't have experience. Besides, we don't need experience to split up the family. As long as we can keep things under control, that's enough."

Song Siyao smiled slightly. She was overthinking it; Shen Pei was very simple-minded.

"Miss Song, you haven't answered me yet. What do you think of me?" Shen Pei asked expectantly.

Song Siyao thought about it and realized that Shen Pei's words made sense. When dividing the family, what's needed is to maintain control and ensure fairness and impartiality.

With Shen Pei's status, he could definitely keep her in check. However, would it be a disservice for the dignified Prince Ling to help her divide the family property?

"I think the prince is very good."

Song Siyao's eyes were clear and bright, revealing a sincerity that came from the bottom of her heart.

Her soft words struck Shen Pei like a thunderclap, making his heart pound.

She's saying he's a good person.

“However, Your Highness, isn’t it a bit inappropriate for someone of your status to help me divide the family property?” Song Siyao asked.

"What's wrong with it?" Shen Pei asked nervously, afraid of being rejected.

"Wouldn't it be a waste of talent for the decisive and powerful Prince Ling to meddle in my family affairs?" Song Siyao asked with a smile.

"Of course not. No good deed is too small to do. If you can't even handle your family affairs, how can you handle important matters of state?" Shen Pei retorted.

"But even an upright official finds it difficult to settle family disputes. Isn't Your Highness afraid of getting yourself into a lot of trouble?"

Song Siyao and Shen Pei were locked in a tense struggle.

Shen Pei laughed, "What I fear least is trouble. Miss Song, it's settled then. Just let me know when you want to separate the family, and I'll be there whenever you call."

"Alright, then thank you in advance, Your Highness."

"You healed my leg, and I will ensure your safety. It's only fair that we reciprocate. Miss Song, you don't need to be so polite."

As Shen Pei looked at Song Siyao's face, the image of the young general resurfaced in his mind.

Ah Yan, don't worry, I will take good care of your sister.

Song Siyao had originally planned to collect some consultation fees after treating Shen Pei's leg, but now she wouldn't be able to collect them.

After treating Shen Pei's leg, Song Siyao returned to the Zhenbei Marquis's residence in the evening.

Yu Xiang couldn't wait to speak, "Miss, I have good news."

"What good news?" As soon as Song Siyao sat down, Hongshao handed her a cup of tea.

Yu Xiang recounted the information she had gathered to Song Siyao in detail: "The Third Young Master went to the Fourth Young Master of the Marquis of Zhongyong's Mansion for help in getting someone released, but he encountered people from the gambling den coming to collect debts. During the ensuing argument, the Third Young Master was beaten up and ended up with a bruised and swollen face."

"When the Vice Minister went to Lord Zheng's residence, the two of them sat down and hadn't even finished a pot of tea when people from the palace came, saying they had caught evidence of Lord Zheng's crimes. The Vice Minister hurriedly left. It is said that Lord Zheng is still in the palace, but we don't know the specifics of the situation."

The more you talk about Yu Xiang, the more relieved you feel.

Hong Shao added, "These two things are too much of a coincidence."

"It's not a coincidence, it's someone doing it on purpose." Song Siyao recalled encountering Wei Xin, who was leaving in a hurry, at the Ling Prince's residence.

Based on the timeline, the people from the gambling den went to the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence, and the people from the palace went to Lord Zheng's residence; both were inextricably linked to Shen Pei.

But why did Shen Pei help her time and time again?

Was it because she was close to her twin brother, Song Siyan? Or because she treated his leg?

Song Siyao didn't think too much about it, only knowing that she owed Shen Pei more and more favors.

Thanks to Shen Pei's interference, Song Yu'er has not been able to be rescued.

As dawn breaks and the sun sets in the west, the days fly by, and ten days pass in the blink of an eye.

June 25th.

As usual, Song Siyao went to the Lingwang Mansion. As soon as she stepped out of the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion, she saw Meng Zhanting rushing towards her with a face full of anger.

"Song Siyao, do you think you can get me with such methods? That's wishful thinking! I, Meng Zhanting, will never love you!"

"If you're looking for something to criticize, try using some new words, otherwise you'll seem brainless." Song Siyao didn't bother arguing with him.

"Song Siyao, you're despicable! I don't love you, so go and beg the Emperor not to promote me to commander!"

Meng Zhanting's eyes were bloodshot, filled with hatred.

The imperial edict arrived today, but he was not appointed commander; all his hopes were dashed.

He has no connection with Song Siyao now. If he can be promoted to the position of commander, it will prove that the emperor values ​​his ability, and it has nothing to do with marrying Song Siyao.

He'll be promoted to commander, which will increase his salary. He needs to rely on that salary to marry Song Yu'er, otherwise he won't even have a dowry for her.

In the future, he will still have to rely on this salary to support his family. After all, the general's mansion is now an empty shell, and his elder brother and father have very low salaries, so they can't be relied on.

As a leader, he could make more friends, expand his circle, and make those who once mocked him for marrying a fool treat him with utmost respect.

……

In short, being a leader has many advantages, and it is his most desired dream at present.

However, it all came to naught.

As the deputy commander, and with his military achievements, he was the one most deserving of being promoted to commander.

His lack of promotion now indicates that Emperor Changlong does not recognize his abilities, and also confirms that his former position as deputy commander was related to his marriage to Song Siyao. Those who mocked him have even more reason to ridicule him.

Thinking of all this, Meng Zhanting's heart was overwhelmed with hatred and anger, and he went to confront Song Siyao before his shift was over.

Song Siyao retorted sarcastically, "His Majesty is a wise ruler; how could I possibly control his decisions?"

"The Emperor's decisions are certainly not something a mere woman like you can make. But the Emperor is a benevolent ruler. If you ask him to do so based on the merits of your father and brothers, he will naturally grant your request so as not to discourage the soldiers of the land."

Meng Zhanting knew that Song Siyao had entered the palace a few days ago.

"idiot!"

Song Siyao angrily retorted, "If the Emperor truly grants my request because I pleaded for it based on my father and brother's merits, then that would truly chill the hearts of all the soldiers in the land."

Meng Zhanting was speechless.

"Meng Zhanting, admit it! You're incompetent and arrogant. Stop making excuses for yourself. Go back to where you came from. You're a disgrace!"

After finishing her tirade, Song Siyao prepared to get into the carriage.

"Song Siyao!"

Meng Zhanting shouted at Song Siyao's retreating figure, "Dare you say you don't have me in your heart now?"

Song Si shook his head without replying, "No, never!"

"I do not believe!"

Meng Zhanting chased after them and blocked the carriage. "Yaoyao, even a day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness. For the sake of our marriage, go and beg the Emperor to rescind the imperial decree and promote me to commander. That way, I will be willing to bring you back into the family. You will still be the principal wife and the commander's wife."