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

Carrying evidence of the Crown Prince's crimes, Xiao Yi rushed to the Imperial Study, requesting an audience with the Emperor. Seeing Xiao Yi's hurried demeanor, the Emperor knew this was no ordinary matter. After dismissing his attendants, he gestured for Xiao Yi to speak. Xiao Yi knelt and presented the evidence with both hands: "Father, I recently discovered that the Crown Prince colluded with court officials to embezzle disaster relief funds. This is a matter of great importance, and I dare not conceal it. I have come to present the evidence, urging Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly." The Emperor took the letter, his face gradually darkening, his eyes revealing shock and anger: "Such a thing has happened! I will certainly investigate this thoroughly."

Meanwhile, the Crown Prince received news of Xiao Yi's audience with the Emperor at his residence. Sensing impending doom, he immediately summoned his confidants: "That brat Xiao Yi must have gone to the Emperor with some incriminating evidence against us. We can't just sit here and wait to die. You all go and gather all the officials involved in this matter, and make sure they give a unified story. Absolutely no admission of wrongdoing. Also, find someone to smear Xiao Yi and Su Yao before the Emperor, saying they have ulterior motives and deliberately fabricated evidence to frame me." The advisors obeyed and left. The Crown Prince paced back and forth in the hall, anxious and restless, secretly devising a countermeasure.

Su Yao waited anxiously in the mansion, unable to sit still. She knew that Xiao Yi's testimony in the palace was a crucial battle, and success or failure hinged on it. Suddenly, Cui'er rushed in: "Miss, something bad has happened! There's a group of soldiers outside, saying they're here on the Crown Prince's orders to search the mansion, accusing us of harboring things detrimental to the Crown Prince." Su Yao's expression changed, but she quickly calmed down: "Cui'er, don't panic. They're just feeling guilty and trying to destroy evidence. Go and get the medical books and prescriptions I usually keep, and put them in a conspicuous place. Hide the rest of the important items immediately."

Soldiers stormed into the mansion, searching everywhere, but found nothing. The leading officer, enraged, shouted, "Su Yao, you'd better confess, or you'll be in big trouble!" Su Yao remained calm, "Sir, I have always been law-abiding. I don't know what you mean. This mansion contains only ordinary items. If you don't believe me, you may search freely, but if you damage my belongings, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain to the Emperor." The officer snorted coldly and left with his men.

Xiao Yi didn't feel much relief after leaving the imperial study. He knew that although the Emperor was shocked, the Crown Prince had cultivated his power base for many years, and this matter wouldn't end easily. He immediately rushed back to Su Yao's residence and told her the situation: "Although Father didn't express his opinion on the spot, I could tell he took this matter very seriously. However, the Crown Prince will definitely take action as well, so we need to be even more careful." Su Yao nodded: "My place was just searched by the Crown Prince's men, but fortunately they didn't find anything. It seems the Crown Prince has become desperate."

Just then, a loyal and righteous man rushed over: "Fifth Prince, Miss Su, the Crown Prince's men have started spreading rumors in the city, saying that you, Fifth Prince, deliberately framed the Crown Prince in order to seize the throne, and that Miss Su has bewitched the Fifth Prince and has ulterior motives. Now the people are talking about it, which is very disadvantageous to us." Xiao Yi slammed his fist on the table angrily: "The Crown Prince's move is ruthless; he wants to incite public opinion to deal with us. We cannot let him succeed; we must find a way to clarify the situation." Su Yao pondered for a moment: "Fifth Prince, we might as well make multiple copies of the summary of the Crown Prince's crimes and distribute them to some reliable people and upright ministers in the court, so that they know the truth. At the same time, we can find a few respected senior officials to speak on our behalf and stabilize public sentiment."

Xiao Yi's eyes lit up: "Miss Su, this plan is excellent. I'll arrange it right away." In the following days, Xiao Yi and Su Yao actively responded to the Crown Prince's rumors and attacks while simultaneously accelerating the collection of more supplementary evidence of the Crown Prince's crimes to ensure that nothing went wrong. Meanwhile, both inside and outside the palace, a tense atmosphere descended due to this fierce struggle, with all parties watching and awaiting the final verdict.

As more and more of the truth was revealed, some previously neutral ministers began to waver and gradually leaned towards supporting Xiao Yi and Su Yao. Seeing this, the Crown Prince became even more frantic, attempting to orchestrate a palace coup to seize the throne. However, his plot was discovered by a loyal official who promptly informed Xiao Yi and Su Yao. Xiao Yi immediately went to the palace and reported the matter to the Emperor: "Father, I have received reliable information that the Crown Prince is plotting treason and intends to launch a coup to usurp the throne. Please take precautions." Upon hearing this, the Emperor was furious: "You rebellious son! How dare you be so audacious! I will not forgive him!"

Subsequently, the Emperor swiftly mobilized the Imperial Guards to strengthen palace security, and simultaneously ordered the arrest of the Crown Prince and his cronies. In this life-or-death struggle, Xiao Yi and Su Yao, relying on their wisdom and courage, gradually gained the upper hand, and the Crown Prince's various misdeeds were about to receive their due punishment. The situation in the palace finally ushered in a new turning point. However, this thrilling struggle also made everyone realize that the struggle for power is always cruel and ruthless, and only by adhering to the righteous path can one gain a foothold in this treacherous palace and avoid being swallowed by darkness.