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

The joyous atmosphere of the wedding had not yet completely dissipated when the devastating news of the General's Mansion being raided came like a bolt from the blue, instantly engulfing the entire village. Upon hearing this news, Su Yao turned pale, swayed, and almost fainted, but fortunately Xiao Yichen reacted quickly and caught her.

"Yao'er, don't worry, we will definitely find a way to save your father." Xiao Yichen held Su Yao's hand tightly, his eyes firm and resolute, trying to give her strength and comfort.

Su Yao burst into tears: "Yi Chen, what should we do? My father has always been loyal and devoted. How could he have betrayed the country and colluded with the enemy? It must be that treacherous person who deliberately framed him."

Xiao Yichen's expression was solemn. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Yao'er, the most important thing right now is to calm down. Let's go back to the capital first, find out the situation, and then make a more careful plan. I still have some connections in the court, so perhaps I can find out some information. You can also use your medical skills to see if you can find someone willing to help us."

Suppressing her grief, Su Yao nodded in agreement: "Okay, Yichen, I'll listen to you."

The two quickly packed their bags and hurriedly set off for the capital. Along the way, Xiao Yichen constantly comforted Su Yao while secretly devising a plan of action.

Upon arriving in the capital, Xiao Yichen immediately used his connections in the court to gather information from all sides. Meanwhile, Su Yao, relying on her superb medical skills, proactively visited high-ranking officials and nobles to treat their illnesses.

One day, after Su Yao finished treating an old lady, the old lady praised her medical skills highly: "Young lady, your medical skills are truly superb! My chronic illness, which I have suffered from for many years, has shown signs of improvement after your treatment."

Su Yao gave a slight curtsy and said softly, "Madam, you flatter me. It is my honor to alleviate your pain. Actually, I have another request to make."

The old lady was slightly taken aback: "Please speak freely, young lady. As long as it is within my power, I will definitely help."

With tears in her eyes, Su Yao told the old lady about her father's grievances in detail: "Madam, my father has been loyal to the emperor and loved his country all his life, but now he has been slandered by villains. Su Yao begs you to speak a few words of justice for my father at this critical moment."

After hearing this, the old lady hesitated and said, "Young lady, this is no small matter, and I need to consider it. But rest assured, if what you say is true and your father is innocent, I will do my best to help."

Su Yao was moved to tears: "Thank you so much, Madam! Su Yao is extremely grateful."

Meanwhile, Xiao Yichen was also trying to navigate the political landscape of the imperial court. He approached a minister with whom he had a close relationship and inquired about the case of Su Yao's father.

"Lord Wang, you must have heard about the slander against General Su. You have been in the court for many years and are very experienced. In your opinion, is there any hidden story behind this?" Xiao Yichen asked anxiously.

Lord Wang frowned and said in a low voice, "Brother Xiao, this matter is quite thorny. As far as I know, someone has spoken ill of the Emperor and even produced so-called 'evidence.' But I think there are many suspicious points in this matter. I know General Su's character well; he is definitely not the kind of person who would betray the country."

Xiao Yichen's eyes lit up: "Lord Wang, do you know who is the person who slandered us? If we can find him, we might be able to find a breakthrough."

Lord Wang shook his head: "It's not clear yet, but I will continue to keep an eye on this matter and inform you as soon as there is any news."

Xiao Yichen cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Lord Wang! I'll leave this matter to you."

Back at their lodgings, Xiao Yichen told Su Yao what he had learned. Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope ignited in Su Yao's heart: "Yichen, since someone deliberately framed Father, as long as we find the real mastermind, we can clear Father's name."

Xiao Yichen nodded and said, "Yes, I have already sent people to investigate. Yao'er, you have worked hard these past few days, take a rest first."

Su Yao shook her head: "I'm not tired. I want to work with you to find a way to save Father."

Just then, Xiao Yichen's subordinate rushed over with important news: "Sir, we have found some clues. It is said that the person who framed General Su this time is an official who had a grudge against him in the court, named Liu Chongwu. Moreover, we have also discovered that he seems to be colluding with some forces on the border."

A cold glint flashed in Xiao Yichen's eyes: "Good, continue the investigation! We must find solid evidence and bring this villain to justice."

Su Yao clenched her fists tightly: "Liu Chongwu, if he really framed Father, I will never let him get away with it!"

However, they knew all too well that bringing down Liu Chongwu would not be easy. He wielded considerable power in the court, had numerous followers, and was cunning; finding evidence of his treason would be virtually impossible.

But Xiao Yichen and Su Yao didn't give up. They decided to start with those around Liu Chongwu, looking for clues. In the days that followed, Xiao Yichen used his intelligence and connections to subtly approach Liu Chongwu's confidants, trying to extract useful information from them.

Meanwhile, Su Yao continued to treat the illnesses of high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital, constantly expanding her network of contacts in hopes of gaining more support and assistance.

One day, Xiao Yichen learned that one of Liu Chongwu's advisors had been frequently visiting a mysterious restaurant recently, and he felt that there must be something fishy about it. So, he decided to go to the restaurant himself to find out.

After disguising himself, Xiao Yichen arrived at the restaurant and found a secluded spot to sit down, secretly observing the actions of Liu Chongwu's advisor. He saw the advisor talking intimately with a stranger, looking flustered and glancing around nervously every now and then.

Xiao Yichen's heart skipped a beat, sensing that this might be a crucial clue. He quietly approached the two men, trying to overhear their conversation.

"This matter must be handled cleanly and efficiently. We absolutely cannot allow Xiao Yichen and Su Yao to find any loopholes. Otherwise, we'll all be in deep trouble," the stranger said in a low voice.

The aide nodded and said, "Don't worry, everything is going according to plan. That old bastard General Su is locked up in jail, he can't escape. As long as we hold out for a while longer, once the heat dies down, no one will care about this anymore."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yichen was furious and wanted nothing more than to rush forward and capture the two men. However, he knew that this was not the time to act impulsively; he needed to obtain solid evidence before he could bring them all to justice.

So, Xiao Yichen suppressed his anger, quietly left the restaurant, and went back to tell Su Yao about it.

"Yao'er, we have found some crucial clues. As long as we continue our investigation, we will definitely find evidence and clear your father's name," Xiao Yichen said firmly.

Su Yao's eyes shone with hope: "Yi Chen, I believe in you. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face them together."

Despite these numerous difficulties, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao support each other and work together, taking steps towards the truth. They know that the road ahead is full of hardships and challenges, but for Su Yao's father and for justice, they will never back down. They will do whatever it takes to bring the truth to light.