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

The supreme ruler, the greatest under heaven.

When the imperial edict arrived, it was as if Emperor Changlong himself had come; everyone knelt down.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Congratulations to Song Siyao for winning first place in the Qingyun Academy Painting Competition."

The imperial edict contained only one sentence. After Wang Fu finished reading it, he handed it to Song Siyao and added, "Miss Song, the Emperor said he would invite you to the palace after things are settled here."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey." Song Siyao held the imperial edict as if it were a heavy gift.

It was just a painting competition held by the academy. Even if she won first place, Emperor Changlong didn't need to issue such a grand imperial edict to congratulate her.

She understood Emperor Changlong's intention, of course; it was to elevate her status and position.

"Eunuch Wang, it's too kind of you to come in person. Please come inside, have a cup of tea, and rest your feet."

As the headmaster of the academy, Yang Qian was like a patriarch. When Wang Fu came to his territory, he naturally had to greet him.

Wang Fu said in a friendly tone, "I won't drink the tea. I'm in a hurry to return to the palace to report to the Emperor. You can continue."

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand, turned around and left without the slightest hesitation.

No one saw the smile vanish the moment he turned around, replaced by a look of utter coldness.

As Yang Qian watched Wang Fu's departing figure, the smile in his eyes gradually froze.

The fact that Emperor Changlong's imperial edict arrived so promptly proves that he was fully aware of what had happened at the academy that day.

This includes Song Siyao being wrongly accused, Su Qingshuang's framing, and Shen Xuan's inaction...

Yang Qian was a smart man and knew that Emperor Changlong's imperial edict was meant to support Song Siyao.

Even the Emperor himself congratulated Song Siyao, acknowledging her status and honor. Who else would dare to have any objections?

Wang Fu seemed to have only delivered one imperial edict, but he said a lot. If the matter of Song Siyao being wronged is not resolved today, then those in charge will not have a good time.

Yang Qian understood this principle, Shen Xuan certainly understood it too, and Su Yizhou understood it perfectly.

"Miss Su..."

"Su Qingshuang!"

“Su Qingshuang…”

Yang Qian, Su Yizhou, and Shen Xuan's voices rang out simultaneously, and Su Qingshuang's face turned deathly pale.

These three people actually confronted her at the same time!

Because she had a virtuous concubine aunt and a grand tutor grandfather, Yang Qian, the headmaster, treated her with great respect on a daily basis.

Needless to say, Shen Xuan's relationship with him, though not explicitly stated, was something everyone knew: she was destined to become the Princess Consort of Yu.

But these two actually wanted to make things difficult for her because of Song Siyao.

It was all due to that imperial edict from Emperor Changlong!

The emperor, who had always doted on her, actually stood up for Song Siyao, an outsider!

Su Qingshuang couldn't understand how she was inferior to Song Siyao.

Yang Qian, Shen Xuan, and Su Yizhou exchanged glances. The first two tacitly chose to remain silent, and Su Yizhou continued speaking.

"Apologize to Miss Song!"

"Father, I did nothing wrong in this matter..."

"Kneel down!" Su Yizhou interrupted Su Qingshuang's sophistry with a cold face.

"Daddy..."

Snapped!

Su Yizhou raised his hand and slapped Su Qingshuang across the face, shouting, "Kneel down!"

Su Qingshuang covered her face, tears welling up in her eyes. She bit her lip, swallowing the blood and tears together, and slowly knelt down.

"Apologize to Miss Song!" Su Yizhou's attitude was firm and brooked no refusal.

Su Qingshuang looked at Song Siyao, whose expression was cold and indifferent. There was no pleasure, mockery, or hatred on her face.

To Song Siyao, she seemed to be nothing more than an insignificant ant.

She didn't even have the right to anger Song Siyao.

She gave a cold laugh. "Song Siyao, what are you pretending to be so high and mighty for? You're using my humiliation to mask your nonchalant attitude."

"Lord Su, please don't force Miss Su. Since she believes she has done nothing wrong, then we should handle this officially."

Song Siyao's tone sounded like she was saying the weather was nice and she wanted to go for a drive.

But what everyone felt was a howling wind, a wind that cut like a knife, slowly torturing every inch of their skin.

Everyone was shocked. How could Song Siyao have such a powerful aura?

Even a veteran general who has slain countless enemies might not have such a powerful deterrent effect in front of her.

It was as if she could turn her hand to create clouds or rain, and that all things under heaven were in her grasp.

She knew Su Yizhou was putting on a show of feigning injury in front of her, so she decided to add fuel to the fire.

"Don't worry, Miss Song, even if I break her bones today, I will make her apologize to you."

Su Yizhou's tone sounded polite and apologetic, but Song Siyao noticed the coldness in his eyes.

The coldness was directed at her.

The politeness and guilt were feigned and intended to be conveyed to Emperor Changlong.

"Miss Song, I'm sorry. I was wrong today. I shouldn't have framed you. Please forgive me."

Su Qing Shuang, who had always refused to admit her mistake, suddenly spoke up and admitted it, which surprised everyone around her.

Su Qingshuang decided to admit her mistake when she heard Su Yizhou say he would break her bones.

Her own father never loved her.

When Su Yizhou came in just now, she could tell that he was there to support her.

But as soon as the imperial edict arrived, Su Yizhou's attitude immediately underwent a complete reversal.

She will always be her family's second choice.

She was the most precious granddaughter of the Grand Tutor's family, and also the first person to be abandoned when the Grand Tutor's family encountered trouble.

She hates it so much!

She wanted to admit her mistakes, to tear off her own face, to crush and destroy it, and to put herself to death.

She will forever remember the humiliation she feels today; it will be her motivation to climb. When she stands atop the mountain one day, she will unleash her fury and burn away all those who laughed at her and brought her humiliation.

“It is the father’s fault if the son is not taught properly. Miss Song, Su Qingshuang’s behavior today is due to my failure to discipline her. I apologize to you.” Su Yizhou looked at Song Siyao, his tone sincere and earnest.

"Lord Su, you are too kind. What happened between her and me is none of anyone else's business. Let today's matter rest and I will not take it to heart."

Song Siyao has achieved her goal; she never really intended to do anything to Su Qingshuang.

What she wanted was the reputation of the Grand Tutor's Mansion and Shen Xuan.

It's just slander. If it were really taken to the authorities, given Su Qingshuang's status, she would only receive a few words of reprimand.

But the current outcome is what she truly wanted.

"Miss Song is very magnanimous, I admire her greatly," Su Yizhou began to flatter her.

"Lord Su, you flatter me. Actually, I'm very petty. Anyone who crosses me won't even get to celebrate the New Year," Song Siyao said earnestly.

Su Yizhou was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then laughed heartily. He finally understood his father's evaluation of Song Siyao.

Like a dragon in a cold pool, only its head is visible, but its tail is not.

When submerged, the sea is calm; when in motion, the waves are magnificent and the light is dazzling. Its claws are so numerous that a scratch can cause serious injury.

“Miss Song is very humorous. I’ll take Su Qingshuang with me and discipline her properly when I get back,” Su Yizhou said.

"Lord Su's word is as good as gold, and cannot be overturned." Song Siyao flattered Su Yizhou.

Su Yizhou's lips twitched. He didn't want to stay a moment longer; he couldn't win an argument with Song Siyao.

As soon as Su Yizhou left with Su Qingshuang, the rest of the group immediately surrounded Song Siyao.