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

Xiao Yichen and Su Yao knew the situation was urgent, so they continued to dig deeper into the clues, not letting go of any possible details.

Xiao Yichen decided to risk approaching Liu Chongwu's residence, hoping to uncover more secrets. Under the cover of night, he evaded the patrolling guards and quietly infiltrated the mansion. In Liu Chongwu's study, he carefully searched through various documents and letters, hoping to find crucial evidence. However, just as he was about to make a discovery, he suddenly heard footsteps outside.

"Oh no, someone's coming!" Xiao Yichen was startled and quickly hid behind the bookshelf.

Liu Chongwu and his trusted advisor entered, and the two conversed quietly in the study.

"My lord, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao have been making frequent moves lately, and it seems they've already figured out our plan. Should we strike first?" the strategist said worriedly.

Liu Chongwu sneered, "Hmph, they're just making a last-ditch effort. But just in case, go and arrange for someone to secretly keep an eye on their every move. Once there's an opportunity, take them out..." As he spoke, he made a throat-slitting gesture.

Xiao Yichen, who was listening from the shadows, was terrified. He knew he had to leave as soon as possible and tell Su Yao the news.

After Liu Chongwu and his advisors left, Xiao Yichen carefully withdrew from the study and, with his agile skills, successfully escaped Liu Chongwu's residence.

Back at their lodgings, Xiao Yichen told Su Yao about the situation: "Yao'er, we are in a very dangerous situation right now. Liu Chongwu has noticed our actions and wants to take action against us. We must be even more careful."

Su Yao's face turned pale, but her eyes grew even more determined: "Yi Chen, I'm not afraid. I'm willing to face any danger as long as I can save Father. What should we do next?"

After a moment's thought, Xiao Yichen said, "We can't just sit here and wait to die. I will continue to put pressure on Liu Chongwu in court to make him think twice. You, on the other hand, need to speed up the search for evidence, and at the same time, be careful about your own safety."

Su Yao nodded: "Okay, I understand. Tomorrow I will visit an official who was once treated by me. He works in the Ministry of Justice, and perhaps I can get some clues about my father's case from him."

The next day, Su Yao went to the official's residence with carefully prepared gifts. Upon meeting the official, Su Yao respectfully said, "Sir, I am deeply grateful for your previous kindness. I have come to inquire about my father's case. My father has always been loyal and would never commit treason; he must have been framed by a villain. I hope you can offer some guidance. I would be extremely grateful."

The official looked troubled: "Miss Su, it's not that I don't want to help you, but this case involves classified information, and I can't say much. However, I can tell you that the key to this case lies in a secret letter, which is said to be important evidence proving that your father colluded with the enemy. But I think that secret letter is somewhat suspicious, and it seems to have been forged."

Su Yao's eyes lit up: "My lord, do you know where that secret letter is now?"

The official shook his head: "I don't know about that. But you can start with Liu Chongwu; perhaps he knows the whereabouts of the secret letter."

After thanking the official, Su Yao left the residence. She thought to herself, "That secret letter must be the key. If we can find it and prove it's a forgery, my father will be saved."

Back at their lodgings, Su Yao told Xiao Yichen what had happened. Xiao Yichen said, "It seems we have to find a way to get that secret letter. I'll try to distract Liu Chongwu, and you can take the opportunity to sneak into his residence to find the letter."

Su Yao was a little worried: "Yichen, this is too dangerous. What if something happens to you, I..."

Xiao Yichen held Su Yao's hand: "Yao'er, don't worry about me. This is the only way we can do right now. Don't worry, I'll be careful."

So the two began to devise a detailed plan. Xiao Yichen deliberately impeached Liu Chongwu in court, accusing him of forming cliques, engaging in corruption, and causing a huge uproar. As expected, Liu Chongwu was furious and went to the palace to confront Xiao Yichen.

Taking advantage of Liu Chongwu's absence from the mansion, Su Yao disguised herself and sneaked into Liu Chongwu's study. She carefully searched every corner, not overlooking any place where a secret letter might be hidden. Finally, in a concealed secret compartment, she found the secret letter.

Su Yao carefully hid the secret letter and was about to leave when she suddenly heard a commotion outside.

"Oh no, we've been discovered!" Su Yao's heart tightened, and she quickly searched for a hiding place.

It turned out that when Liu Chongwu was confronting Xiao Yichen in the palace, he suddenly realized that this might be a ploy to lure the tiger away from the mountain, so he immediately rushed back to his residence.

Su Yao hid in a corner, not daring to breathe. Liu Chongwu led a group of guards into the study, searching everywhere.

"Search carefully! We can't let her get away!" Liu Chongwu shouted.

The guards were ransacking the study, almost finding Su Yao's hiding place. Just then, Xiao Yichen arrived and engaged in a fierce fight with Liu Chongwu's guards, buying Su Yao valuable time.

"Yao'er, hurry!" Xiao Yichen shouted.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Su Yao ran out of the study and, with Xiao Yichen's cover, successfully escaped Liu Chongwu's mansion.

Back at their lodgings, the two eagerly opened the secret letter and examined it closely. After careful scrutiny, they discovered that the handwriting and seal on the letter indeed showed signs of forgery.

"Great! We've finally found the evidence!" Su Yao excitedly hugged Xiao Yichen.

Xiao Yichen also breathed a sigh of relief: "Yao'er, we will immediately submit this evidence to the Emperor and ask him to seek justice for your father."

However, they knew that Liu Chongwu would not let them off easily. On their way to the palace, they had to be careful to avoid being assassinated by Liu Chongwu again.

This race against time was fraught with danger and uncertainty, but Xiao Yichen and Su Yao did not back down. With their wisdom and courage, they moved step by step toward their goal of clearing Su Yao's name, with only one belief in their hearts: to rescue Su Yao's father and bring the truth to light.