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

After Lord Wang left, Su Yao immediately informed Lin Yu and Princess Pingyang about the matter.

Princess Pingyang said angrily, "This Lord Wang is too arrogant! Sister Su, we can't just sit here and wait to die. We have to find a way to strike first."

Lin Yu nodded in agreement: "The princess is right, but Lord Wang has a lot of influence in the court, so we can't act rashly. I think the fact that he took the initiative to come to us means that he is also a little scared. We need to find something to hold against him so that he won't dare to make any rash moves."

After a moment of contemplation, Su Yao said, "I remember during our previous investigation, we discovered that Lord Wang seemed to have some dealings with a mysterious force in the north. The correspondence mentioned some strange transactions and coded messages. Perhaps this is his fatal weakness. Young Master Lin, please send someone to investigate this matter as soon as possible and make sure to find conclusive evidence."

Lin Yu accepted the order and left, while Su Yao continued to consolidate her power in the court and closely discussed with those loyal and righteous men how to deal with Lord Wang's possible counterattack.

A few days later, Lin Yu brought back news: "Miss Su, after a difficult investigation, we have finally discovered that Lord Wang is colluding with a traitorous organization in the north. They are attempting to create chaos in the capital and then, with the help of others, overthrow the court. I have also found their secret contact point, which contains a large amount of evidence of treason."

A resolute glint flashed in Su Yao's eyes: "Alright, with this evidence, Lord Wang has nowhere to escape. We'll go to the palace immediately to see the Emperor and report this matter to him."

However, just as they were about to enter the palace, they discovered that the palace was surrounded by Wang's spies, and the road to the palace was under close surveillance.

Princess Pingyang said anxiously, "What should we do? Lord Wang must have guessed that we were going to see the Emperor, so he took precautions in advance."

After a moment of calm thought, Su Yao said, "We can't force our way in; that would only alert them. Young Master Lin, do you have a way to get the message to one of the Emperor's trusted confidants?"

Lin Yu thought for a moment and said, "I know a eunuch who works in the imperial kitchen. He is honest and kind, and we have some connection. Perhaps I can pass the message on to the emperor through him."

So Lin Yu disguised himself and managed to find the eunuch, handing him the evidence of Lord Wang's treason so that he could pass it on to the emperor.

Upon receiving the evidence, the Emperor was furious and immediately ordered the arrest of Lord Wang and his cronies. Lord Wang had not expected Su Yao to present the evidence to the Emperor so quickly, and was caught off guard, soon being apprehended by the Imperial Guards.

In the imperial court, Lord Wang confessed to his crimes without reservation, and his cronies were implicated and imprisoned. Su Yao, with her wisdom and courage, once again averted a crisis, removing a major threat to the court.

With the downfall of Lord Wang, Su Yao's prestige in the court rose further, and many officials respected and trusted her even more. However, Su Yao did not become arrogant or complacent because of this. She knew that there were still many problems in the court that needed to be solved, and the mystery of her own origins had not yet been fully revealed.

One day, while sorting through her father's belongings, Su Yao discovered a diary containing records of his experiences and thoughts from years past. From the diary, Su Yao learned that before being framed, her father had discovered a crucial secret concerning the safety of the imperial court, and this secret was likely the reason he was silenced.

Su Yao told Lin Yu and Princess Pingyang about her discovery: "I think the secret that Father discovered back then must be related to the current situation of the court. Perhaps there are other hidden forces stirring up trouble. We must find out this secret as soon as possible in order to completely stabilize the court."

Lin Yu said with a solemn expression, "Miss Su, this matter is of great importance, and we must proceed with caution. Perhaps we can start with my father's former subordinates and see if they know anything."

Su Yao nodded: "Young Master Lin is right, I will go and contact my father's former subordinates right away."

In their search for their father's former subordinates, Su Yao and her companions encountered various difficulties and obstacles. Some of these subordinates had already changed their names and were difficult to find; others were unwilling to reveal what happened back then for fear of being implicated.

But Su Yao did not give up. With her sincerity and persistence, she finally found a former general who was willing to help her. This general told her, "Back then, General Chu discovered a huge conspiracy regarding the imperial army's food supply. Someone was secretly embezzling military rations and using inferior food instead, which led to a decline in the fighting capacity of the soldiers on the front lines. General Chu was about to report this matter to the emperor when he was framed."

Upon hearing this, Su Yao secretly vowed, "I must find the mastermind behind this embezzlement of military rations, bring them to justice, and seek justice for my father and the fallen soldiers."