Phoenix Dance: The Eldest Daughter's Physician Consort Shocks the World

Su Yao fell ill for several days. During this time, Xiao Yichen sent people to inquire about her condition multiple times and also brought various rare medicinal herbs and tonics. The entire Su household was abuzz with gossip about this. Su Yao's sisters were especially jealous, particularly Su Wan, who secretly gritted her teeth, thinking that she must find an opportunity to embarrass Su Yao again and sever her relationship with the prince.

That day, Su Yao's condition improved slightly, and she walked around the courtyard with the help of her maid. The loyal dog stayed close by her side, occasionally nuzzling her leg with its head, as if to comfort her.

"Miss, you're finally feeling better. I was so worried about you these past few days," said the maid, Xiao Cui, her eyes slightly red.

Su Yao smiled and patted Xiao Cui's head, "Thank you for your concern. I'm much better now."

Just then, a commotion arose outside. It turned out that Xiao Yichen, worried about Su Yao, had come to the Su residence to visit her personally. Su Yao was overjoyed and quickly straightened her clothes before going out to greet him.

"Your Highness, what brings you here?" Su Yao curtsied slightly, her face pale from a long illness, which only added to her charming and delicate beauty.

Xiao Yichen walked up to her in a few steps, his eyes full of concern. "I heard you were ill, so naturally I had to come and see you. Are you feeling any better?"

Su Yao nodded gently, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I'm much better now."

The two sat down on a stone bench in the courtyard, with their loyal dog lying obediently beside them. Xiao Yichen looked at Su Yao, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Miss Su, there's something I've been wanting to say for a while now. I... I like you and want to marry you. What do you think?"

Su Yao's cheeks flushed instantly, and she lowered her head and whispered, "Your Highness, Yao'er... Yao'er likes you too."

Xiao Yichen was overjoyed and reached out to grasp Su Yao's hand. "That's wonderful, Su Yao. Don't worry, I will definitely ask the Emperor for a decree to grant us a marriage, so that you can marry me in a grand and glorious way."

However, Su Wan, who was hiding in the shadows, overheard their conversation. Filled with rage, Su Wan was determined not to let Su Yao marry the prince. So, she rushed to Su Yao's father to complain, exaggerating how Su Yao had seduced the prince and ruined the Su family's reputation.

Upon hearing this, Su Yao's father, Lord Su, turned terribly grim. "This rebellious daughter has done something so shameless, she has utterly disgraced the Su family!"

Su Wan added fuel to the fire, "Father, you must teach Su Yao a lesson. We can't let her ruin our Su family."

Lord Su stormed into Su Yao's courtyard, and seeing Xiao Yichen there only fueled his anger. "Your Highness, my daughter was ignorant and offended you. I beg Your Highness's forgiveness."

Xiao Yichen stood up, looking displeased, and said, "Lord Su, Miss Su and I are in love. How can this be considered offensive? I was just about to ask the Emperor for a decree to grant us a marriage."

“Your Highness, this is absolutely unacceptable! My daughter is wild and untamed; how could she be worthy of Your Highness? Besides, this marriage has not been approved by me, her father, so it is unreasonable,” Lord Su said firmly.

Su Yao felt a pang of pain in her heart. She knew her father had never liked her, and now he would certainly not agree to this marriage. She walked up to her father, knelt down, and said, "Father, your daughter and the prince are truly in love. I beg you to grant us your blessing."

"Shut up! You shameless wretch, you dare to ask me for permission? From this day forward, you shall stay in your room and not step out of the door without my permission!" Lord Su sternly rebuked.

Xiao Yichen wanted to step forward to help Su Yao up, but was stopped by Lord Su. "Your Highness, please have some self-respect. This is a family matter of the Su family. I hope Your Highness will not interfere."

Xiao Yichen looked at Su Yao helplessly and said, "Su Yao, don't worry, I will definitely find a way."

Su Yao nodded tearfully, knowing that her relationship with Xiao Yichen would be exceptionally difficult. But she secretly resolved to fight for her happiness, no matter how many obstacles lay ahead…

Back in her room, Su Yao sat by the window, gazing blankly at the sky. Her loyal dog seemed to sense her sadness, jumping onto the bed and snuggling beside her, whimpering as if trying to give her strength.

Su Yao gently stroked the loyal dog's fur and whispered, "Little guy, what should we do?"

Meanwhile, outside the Su residence, Xiao Yichen was also pondering how to overcome these obstacles and stay with Su Yao forever. Thus began a predicament surrounding their love...