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

“Youfeng, you just returned from Yan Kingdom and haven’t even had a good night’s sleep. Now you have to go to disaster relief. I can’t bear it,” said Emperor Changlong.

"Your Majesty, I am a subject of the court and a citizen of the Great Zhou. Wherever I am needed, I will go, devoting myself to the cause until my dying breath."

Every word Song Siyao spoke came from the bottom of her heart.

Just as Emperor Changlong was about to speak, Wang Fu came in to report, "Your Majesty, Consort Yue has arrived."

"emperor."

Wang Fu's voice had barely faded when Consort Yue entered, calling out softly.

"My beloved concubine, it's late and the dew is heavy. Why have you come?" Emperor Changlong quickly walked to Consort Yue's side and held her hands. "Look, your hands are cold."

His tone seemed reproachful, but he was actually distressed.

"Your Majesty, I noticed you were in a hurry, so I must have something important to do. I was worried, so I came along to check on you."

Consort Yue let Emperor Changlong hold her hand, her tone was very normal, without any affectation.

"You should rest well. If you catch a cold or get chilled, it will break my heart," Emperor Changlong said, his eyes filled with heartache.

"Your Majesty, there are still outsiders here." Consort Yue lowered her head slightly, smiled gently, and blushed slightly on her cheeks.

Emperor Changlong stared at Consort Yue, his eyes practically glued to her.

Song Siyao and Shen Pei exchanged a glance, both of them stunned.

Seeing the way Emperor Changlong looked at Consort Yue, Song Siyao knew that Emperor Changlong was truly moved, and she finally understood why Consort Yue was the most favored concubine in the palace.

She had seen a portrait of Consort Rou. Consort Yue and Consort Rou did indeed look very alike, and not only in appearance, but also in spirit.

Shen Pei was also meeting Consort Yue for the first time. He and Song Siyao returned to the capital at the same time and learned that Emperor Changlong had taken in a concubine who looked very much like his mother.

He was all too familiar with Emperor Changlong's expression at this moment. Emperor Changlong had looked at his mother with the same gaze before, and now Emperor Changlong's eyes were even more affectionate than when he looked at his mother back then.

It's like something lost and then found again, making you cherish it even more.

"Your Majesty, regarding the disaster relief..." The disaster situation was of utmost importance, and Song Siyao had no time to watch Emperor Changlong and Consort Yue's tender moments. As soon as she opened her mouth, Emperor Changlong interrupted her, "Youfeng, you are in charge of this matter. I entrust you with full responsibility."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Just as Song Siyao was about to leave, Consort Yue spoke up, "You are Princess Youfeng?"

Consort Yue's gaze fell on Song Siyao, her expression gentle, smiling faintly, looking very kind and approachable.

"It is indeed your subject," Song Siyao said calmly.

"Just as rumored, she possesses both beauty and wisdom. Fortunately, you are here to share the Emperor's burdens and make his life less arduous." Consort Yue spoke on behalf of Emperor Changlong, like a mistress of the house.

"Your Highness, you flatter me. I was merely doing my duty." Song Siyao politely but distantly rejected the Consort Yue's attempt to get closer to her. She looked at Emperor Changlong and said, "Your Majesty, time is of the essence. I shall take my leave now."

Emperor Changlong nodded.

Shen Pei bowed to Emperor Changlong and left with Song Siyao.

Emperor Changlong took Consort Yue's hand and said, "My beloved consort, let's go back and continue to rest."

Consort Yue walked side by side with Emperor Changlong. "Your Majesty, does Princess Youfeng dislike me?"

"What do you mean by that?" Emperor Changlong asked.

"Just now, I took the initiative to greet Princess Youfeng, but she was very cold to me. I heard that Princess Youfeng is dedicated to the people. Does she feel that my arrival has affected Your Majesty?" Consort Yue asked.

"Nonsense! With the arrival of my beloved consort, I feel ten years younger and more energetic in handling state affairs. How could it possibly affect me?" Emperor Changlong recalled the scene just now. Song Siyao's attitude towards Consort Yue was indeed a bit cold. "Next time, I'll talk to Princess Youfeng and tell her to be more enthusiastic towards you."

Song Siyao is very cold to people she doesn't know well.

It's not just targeting Consort Yue.

"Perhaps we shouldn't, Your Majesty," said Consort Yue.

"Why?" Emperor Changlong looked at Consort Yue with concern.

"Your Majesty, I only wish to stay quietly by your side. I do not wish to affect your relationship as sovereign. For Your Majesty, the people of the world are of utmost importance. Princess Youfeng is a capable minister who can help Your Majesty share your burdens."

Hearing Consort Yue's words, each one seemingly for his own sake, Emperor Changlong's gaze towards her softened even more.

"My beloved consort is truly understanding. You are the most precious gift that Heaven has bestowed upon me. I will definitely protect you well and not let anyone harm you," Emperor Changlong said. "As for Princess Youfeng, she is indeed very capable, but the Great Zhou can do without any ministers, but I cannot do without my beloved consort."

"What merits does Yue'er possess to deserve such favor from the Emperor?" Consort Yue asked, her face filled with emotion.

"You don't need to do anything, and you don't need to know anything. As long as you are yourself, I will give you everything." Emperor Changlong held Consort Yue's hand tightly, afraid that if he let go, Consort Yue would disappear.

The two whispered sweet nothings and expressed their love for each other as they approached the palace step by step.

Song Siyao and Shen Pei had already left the palace. Both of them were preoccupied and did not speak a word the whole way.

Only after they boarded the carriage did the two speak in unison.

What are your thoughts on Consort Yue?

After they finished speaking, they looked at each other and both understood that the other must have something on their mind.

Song Siyao said, "Your Highness, I think there's something wrong with Consort Yue."

Shen Pei nodded, "I agree with your opinion, but I don't see any problems at the moment."

"We should keep an eye on her and observe how things develop," Song Siyao said.

"Okay, I'll be careful. You must be careful on your disaster relief trip. I'll be waiting for you to come back," Shen Pei instructed.

“I know the situation in the capital is complicated, so you should be careful,” Song Siyao reminded her.

As they talked, they soon arrived at the Zhenbei Marquis's residence.

As soon as Song Siyao got home, she instructed Hongshao to pack their belongings. As soon as it was light, she set off with her entourage.

She traveled day and night without rest or sleep, and ten days later, on September 20th, she arrived in Pingyang County.

Having received the order, Ting Han was already waiting there.

"Tinghan, what's the situation in Pingyang County right now?" Song Siyao asked.

"It's a horrific sight, and the public outrage is immense!" Ting Han replied.

Upon hearing this, Song Siyao had a bad feeling.

This premonition came true when I met He Zhen at noon.

At noon, He Zhen came to greet Song Siyao at the gate of Pingyang County.

"Your humble servant He Zhen greets Princess Youfeng."

“Magistrate He, there’s no need for such formalities,” Song Siyao said.

“Princess Youfeng, I have prepared a banquet at the yamen to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey.” He Zhen said respectfully.

"No need, Lord He, tell me the situation in the county first." Song Siyao already knew about the situation here from Ting Han, but she wanted He Zhen to tell her again.

"Princess Youfeng, now..."

He Zhencai spoke, and a voice came from not far away, "She is Princess Youfeng, she is the one who harmed us!"

"Kill her!"

"Kill her! The locusts will disappear!"

……

A group of civilians, armed with various weapons, ran towards Song Siyao, their faces filled with murderous intent and hatred...