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

When Song Siyao led his soldiers out of the capital, Emperor Changlong summoned his court officials. He was worried about Song Siyao, so he sent General Wei Dingguo to reinforce him.

Wei Dingguo was the son of General Wei Xin of Annam and the elder brother of Consort De.

Having arranged everything, Emperor Changlong went to the Moon Palace.

"Your Majesty, has Princess Youfeng gone to the front lines?" Consort Yue asked.

Emperor Changlong nodded, "Youfeng has a sincere heart for the people, and I cannot let her down. However, I did not let her face the danger alone. I sent General Wei to help her."

He embraced Consort Yue and said, “My beloved consort, I know you are kind-hearted and care about Princess Youfeng. However, when the country is in trouble, every citizen has a responsibility. Youfeng is in a position of power, and she must fulfill her duties. I will also protect her.”

Consort Yue nestled in Emperor Changlong's arms, her voice soft, "Your Majesty is so good to Princess Youfeng, so good that I am even a little jealous."

Emperor Changlong gently pinched Consort Yue's cheek, thoroughly enjoying the girlish emotions she displayed. He smiled and said, "My beloved consort, Youfeng is a subject, but more like my daughter. You are my woman, how can you be the same?"

Consort Yue said coquettishly, "Then Your Majesty swears that if there is ever a conflict between me and Princess Youfeng, you will always stand by my side, always believe in me, and always support me."

"My beloved consort, Princess Youfeng is a subject. She only serves in the court. How could she possibly have a conflict with you?" Emperor Changlong said. "Besides, you are so gentle and kind. Even if Youfeng offends you in the future, you will forgive her, won't you?"

Consort Yue listened to Emperor Changlong's words and knew that in Emperor Changlong's heart, Song Siyao's position was unshakeable.

"Your Majesty is right. Princess Youfeng is a meritorious official of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and I will respect her."

"I knew my beloved consort was the most understanding person."

Just as Emperor Changlong was about to spend some time with Consort Yue, Eunuch Wang entered and announced, "Your Majesty, Prince Ling has returned."

"Prince Ling is back?" Emperor Changlong was overjoyed and immediately put down Consort Yue. "My dear consort, you should rest first. I will come to see you later."

Consort Yue was displeased, but she wore a polite smile on her face. "Your Majesty, I respectfully see you off."

Emperor Changlong met Shen Pei in the imperial study. Shen Pei bowed and said, "Your subject greets Your Majesty."

"How is the investigation going?" Emperor Changlong asked.

"No bloodline of the Duke of Protectorate was found." Shen Pei was sent to Nanling by order of Emperor Changlong to investigate the bloodline of the Duke of Protectorate.

The Duke of Huguo's status in the Great Zhou Dynasty was second only to Emperor Changlong.

With a single stomp of his foot, the entire Great Zhou Empire would tremble. Back then, he was even more powerful than the Marquis of Zhenbei.

It's just a pity...

A few days ago, Emperor Changlong received news that a child had appeared in Nanling, suspected to be of the bloodline of the Duke of Huguo. He was overjoyed and immediately sent Shen Pei to investigate.

Not long after Shen Pei left, Prince Ping appeared with the fake emperor.

"This child's story is probably just a fabrication, a ploy to lure the tiger away from the mountain." A hint of disappointment flashed across Emperor Changlong's eyes.

"Father, who are they?" Shen Pei was unaware of what had happened in the capital. He went straight to the palace upon arriving in the capital and didn't even have time to return to his residence.

"Prince Ping..." Emperor Changlong told Shen Pei the whole story.

Shen Pei's emotions fluctuated wildly, but thankfully, Song Siyao and Emperor Changlong were both safe and sound.

"Prince Ling, war has broken out on the border, and I have already dispatched Princess Youfeng there," Emperor Changlong said.

"Father, I will lead troops to reinforce you." Shen Pei was worried about Song Siyao.

"I have already made arrangements." Emperor Changlong looked at Shen Pei and said earnestly, "You will stay in the capital and help me with some of the government affairs. I am getting old."

He did not directly state his intentions. Of all his sons, he always valued Shen Pei the most, and even though Shen Pei was crippled in both legs before, he never gave up on him.

This incident involving a fake emperor served as a wake-up call for him.

If he had designated a crown prince, the abdication to his brother would not have happened...

"Yes, Father." After hearing Emperor Changlong recount the Prince of Ping's rebellion, Shen Pei, like Song Siyao, keenly sensed that the man in black wearing a bamboo hat was the mastermind behind it all.

He wants to continue investigating the man in black.

After bidding farewell to Emperor Changlong, Shen Pei returned to the Prince's Palace.

"Somebody come!"

"Your subordinate is here." The guard appeared.

Shen Pei asked, "Did anyone accompany Princess Youfeng on the expedition?"

"Yes, they will send back news about Princess Youfeng at any time," the guard said.

Shen Pei had long ago established a rule that as long as Song Siyao was not in the capital, his bodyguards would follow her and protect her in secret.

"Give me all the information about the Pingwang case," Shen Pei ordered.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The information provided by the secret guards was much more comprehensive than what was in the dossier.

Late November, Jinfeng City.

“Princess, Jin Feng City is heavily guarded. The Wu Kingdom has sent 50,000 soldiers to besiege Jin Feng City. Our people have been inside for a month, and only one message has been sent out. The message is from ten days ago. It says that after the Wu soldiers attacked the city, they burned, killed, looted and committed all kinds of atrocities. The people are so scared that they dare not leave their homes. It also describes the patrol situation inside the city.”

Although she had expected it, Song Siyao was still very saddened to hear Ting Han say it aloud.

The Wu Kingdom suffered a severe blow at the hands of the Marquis of Zhenbei, and after many years of recuperation, it finally recovered.

This time, they came to attack the Great Zhou with the intention of revenge.

Once they capture the cities of the Great Zhou, they will surely retaliate fiercely.

The most important thing right now is to recapture Jinfeng City and rescue the people inside.

However, this information was extremely scarce, meaning that Song Siyao and his group knew nothing about the situation in Jinfeng City, making it incredibly difficult to recapture the city.

"Princess, what should we do now?" Tinghan asked.

"Fight them head-on!" Song Siyao's brows furrowed coldly. She gazed in the direction of Jinfeng City, a murderous intent rising within her. "Beat them until they submit!"

Back then, the Marquis of Zhenbei defeated the Wu Kingdom and forced them to surrender, voluntarily returning the empire. Today, she wants to protect the people protected by the Marquis of Zhenbei, so that his spirit in heaven can see that she is protecting those he once protected in his place.

"Listen to my command!"

"My subordinate is here!"

Song Siyao gave the order, "Gather five thousand men and follow me as the vanguard. You will follow Commandant Jiang to provide support. I will open the city gates, and you can enter the city."

These five thousand people are from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.

Jiang Hexia already had military merits, and this time, because of the matter of Prince Ping, she made another contribution, and Emperor Changlong directly appointed her as a captain.

"Yes, Princess." Tinghan accepted the order.

Dusk is falling.

Song Siyao led ten thousand people from the Tianji Pavilion to the outskirts of Jinfeng City.

The area surrounding Jinfeng City was swarming with Wu soldiers; judging by the sheer number of them, it would be difficult for even a fly to get inside.

"Lianhu, go!" Song Siyao gave the order, and Lianhu followed her, using the darkness as camouflage, moving like a ghost to the side of the Wu soldiers.

Before the Wu soldiers could react, their throats had already been slit.