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

"Zhang Cheng, do you know what you're saying? As a teacher at the academy, you bear the responsibility of educating and nurturing students. You're spouting nonsense and slandering a woman's innocence. Do you know how serious the consequences will be?"

Yan Wei stood in the center of the crowd, dressed in a moon-white robe, his brows and eyes cold and fierce, exuding murderous intent.

In his heart, he valued Song Siyao, his master, more than his own life.

As the most talented scholar and the most noble young master in the Great Zhou Dynasty, he has always been the epitome of gentleness and elegance.

People had almost never seen him lose his temper, but now they found that Yan Wei seemed to have become a different person.

How could an ordinary person bear the wrath of a true immortal?

For a moment, everyone held their breath. The situation had developed beyond their expectations. They dared not say anything more and could only wait quietly for the truth.

Zhang Cheng gritted his teeth and remained silent.

Su Qingshuang spoke coldly, "Mr. Yan, are you threatening Mr. Zhang? Are you trying to kill him to silence him?"

She glanced at Yan Wei, then at Song Siyao. "Who in the world doesn't know that Mr. Yan is a man who is indifferent to fame and fortune and whose emotions are extremely stable? He never gets angry. Now, for your sake, he is actually going to kill someone. Song Siyao, do you still dare to say that there is no shady business between you two?"

Song Siyao remained calm and composed. "Mr. Yan is so angry because he has a sense of justice and will help those in need. It is you, Miss Su, who have gone too far. He merely wanted to uphold justice and eliminate evil, which cannot be used as evidence of an affair between us. As for the witness testimonies..."

She paused, walked up to Zhang Cheng, and stared at him. "Mr. Zhang, perjury is a crime punishable by imprisonment. You will lose your position as a teacher at the academy, your family will be disgraced because of you, and your child is only a few months old. How will he ever be able to hold his head high in the future?"

"Song Siyao, don't try to recant your testimony!" Su Qingshuang scolded.

Zhang Cheng glanced at Su Qingshuang, his previously wavering expression instantly becoming even more resolute. "I did not commit perjury! I was telling the truth!"

"Really? Are you sure?" Song Siyao's tone was indifferent. With a gentle flick of her sleeve, a colorless and odorless powder silently drifted into Zhang Cheng's nostrils.

In a short while, Zhang Cheng's expression changed.

"Miss Song, Mr. Yan, I'm sorry, I lied." Zhang Cheng's sudden change of story surprised everyone.

“Mr. Zhang, what nonsense are you spouting? Has someone threatened you? Don’t be afraid. As long as you tell the truth, with me, Su Qingshuang, here, no one will dare to do anything to you!” Su Qingshuang reminded Zhang Cheng.

Zhang Cheng pointed at Su Qingshuang, "It was you! It was you who made me lie and give false testimony to frame Mr. Yan and Miss Song. I have no grudge against Mr. Yan, he even helped me before. I don't know Miss Song at all, and I have no reason to harm her. You said that if I helped you frame them, you would help me get the academy teacher rating and promote me. If I didn't help you, you would make me lose my position as a teacher. I was scared and had no choice but to obey you."

In an instant, the previously quiet onlookers began to make noise again.

"So the culprit was Miss Su!"

"How could the granddaughter of the Grand Tutor do such a despicable thing? It's truly shameful!"

"No wonder she made a bet with Miss Song earlier, saying that Miss Song would definitely not make it into the top ten. It turns out that she had a backup plan. Even if Miss Song made it into the top ten, with her slander, the competition results would have to be invalidated."

"I never would have guessed that Miss Su was such a vicious person."

"This is what they mean by knowing a person's face but not their heart!"

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These comments were like slaps to Su Qingshuang's face, leaving her face burning with pain.

"Shut up! All of you shut up! Song Siyao, what methods did you use to make him recant his testimony?" Su Qingshuang questioned sharply.

"You're not convinced, are you? Then report it to the authorities." Song Siyao never falls into the trap of proving herself.

That's why she stopped Yan Wei from proving himself.

"What happened? Why are you arguing so much?"

At this moment, a majestic voice rang out, and the crowd parted to make way for Yang Qian.

Several people followed behind Yang Qian, including Shen Pei and Shen Xuan...

The spectators above were not allowed to enter the arena; they could only see the ongoing debate. So, someone went and told Yang Qian.

Yang Qian rushed over immediately.

There are people in the audience today whom he cannot afford to offend. If he messes up this painting competition, he will not only lose face, but he may also be punished.

Upon seeing Shen Xuan, Su Qingshuang quickly moved over and cried out in great distress, "Cousin, you must stand up for me! They're bullying me!"

Shen Xuan said, "Cousin, don't worry. With Headmaster Yang here, he will definitely give you justice."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Yang Qian and said, "Headmaster Yang, don't you think so?"

Yang Qian's forehead began to break out in a cold sweat.

Su Qingshuang is backed by Shen Xuan, and Song Siyao is backed by Shen Pei.

He couldn't afford to offend either of the two powerful figures, Prince Yu and Prince Ling.

He just smiled awkwardly and replied respectfully, "Your Highness is right. We should find out the truth first and give justice to those who deserve it."

Shen Xuan passed the ball to him, but he didn't dare to pass it back or pass it to anyone else. He could only give ambiguous answers.

"Headmaster Yang, investigate. I also want to see who deserves justice." Shen Pei's cold voice rang out, making everyone feel oppressed.

Yang Qian's smile deepened. "Yes, Your Highness, I will begin the investigation immediately."

His face darkened, and he coldly ordered, "Someone, summon the guards who were on duty at the stadium entrance today."

Soon, the guards arrived.

Yang Qian asked directly, "Did you see Miss Song enter the examination room today?"

The guard replied, "I saw it."

"What did Miss Song and Mr. Yan talk about?" Yang Qian asked again.

"It was just a simple greeting. Mr. Yan said, 'Miss Song, you've arrived.' Miss Song replied, 'Mr. Yan, you've had a long journey.' Later, Mr. Zhang asked Mr. Yan why he was so respectful to Miss Song. Mr. Yan said Mr. Zhang was mistaken," the guard answered in detail.

"See, I told you, those two definitely have something going on. Cousin, you should punish them quickly!" Su Qingshuang said as if she had caught them red-handed.

"Cousin, don't rush, let Headmaster Yang speak." Shen Xuan wouldn't make a decision.

If the results come out later and Su Qingshuang is found to be innocent, he will then stand up for her.

If Su Qingshuang framed Song Siyao, and he didn't discover the truth, his maternal grandfather, who was the Grand Tutor, wouldn't blame him, and his mother wouldn't say anything to him.

As for outsiders, he never showed any favoritism towards Su Qingshuang, and his reputation will not be damaged in any way.

"Mr. Yan, please explain your relationship with Miss Song..."

Before Yang Qian could finish speaking, a surprised and shocked voice suddenly rang out from the side.

"The God of Painting has arrived!"