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

Xiao Yi accepted the evidence presented by Xiao Yichen, his face grim as he perused it. The atmosphere in the hall was oppressive and suffocating. After a long while, he raised his head, his gaze sharp as he looked at Xiao Yichen: "This evidence is irrefutable. You have done well. I will not let these traitors off lightly." Then, he turned to Su Yao, a barely perceptible pain flashing in his eyes: "My beloved consort, you should return to your palace to rest. Xiao Yichen and I still have some state affairs to discuss."

Su Yao curtsied slightly and withdrew from the main hall. Her mind was in turmoil the whole way, unsure how Xiao Yi would handle her relationship with Xiao Yichen. Back in her palace, Cui'er anxiously greeted her: "Miss, how is it? Did the Emperor blame you?" Su Yao shook her head, sat on the edge of the bed, and said blankly, "I don't know. His Majesty didn't say anything. Cui'er, did I do something wrong?" Cui'er quickly comforted her: "Miss, don't think like that. You and Young Master Xiao were doing it for the court, for the Emperor. And your feelings for the Emperor are genuine."

Inside the main hall, Xiao Yi dismissed his attendants and looked at Xiao Yichen, slowly speaking, "Xiao Yichen, I know your feelings for Su Yao. But she is my concubine, the mistress of this harem. I cannot tolerate any inappropriate behavior between you." Xiao Yichen bowed and knelt, "Your Majesty, I understand. I have never had any improper thoughts, but I could not control my feelings. If Your Majesty wishes to punish me, I will have no complaints, I only beg Your Majesty not to take your anger out on Miss Su." Xiao Yi snorted coldly, "You are quite the infatuated fool. Get up. I need your assistance now to completely eradicate these cancers. After the court is stable, we can discuss your matter with Su Yao."

Xiao Yichen thanked the emperor and rose, secretly vowing to resolve the court's crisis as soon as possible and to secure a glimmer of hope for his relationship with Su Yao. In the days that followed, Xiao Yichen and Xiao Yi worked closely together, gradually closing in on the corrupt officials they had gathered, bringing them to justice one by one. The court was in turmoil, with officials being dismissed and investigated daily, creating widespread fear and anxiety.

Su Yao's life in the harem was far from peaceful. The jealous concubines, having heard rumors of her relationship with Xiao Yichen, became even more unscrupulous in their slander behind her back. Su Yao silently endured it all, knowing she couldn't cause Xiao Yi any more trouble. She focused all her attention on managing the harem, striving to maintain order, while also secretly keeping a close eye on the situation at court.

One day, Su Yao was strolling in the garden of the inner palace when a young eunuch rushed up to her and handed her a letter: "Your Highness, this is something Young Master Xiao asked me to secretly give you." Su Yao was startled and quickly took the letter, hiding aside to open it. In the letter, Xiao Yichen expressed his longing for her and the progress of events at court, ending with: "Miss Su, once this matter is resolved, I will definitely give you an explanation. No matter what, I will never give up on our love." After reading the letter, tears blurred Su Yao's vision. She pressed the letter tightly to her chest, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Meanwhile, the corrupt elements within the court, who had been suppressed, launched a furious counterattack. They were secretly plotting a conspiracy to frame Xiao Yichen and Su Yao for treason, hoping to divert Xiao Yichen's attention and buy themselves a chance to recover. Soon, rumors began circulating in the palace that Xiao Yichen was colluding with an enemy state and that Su Yao, as an inside agent, had leaked court secrets.

Upon hearing these rumors, Xiao Yi was conflicted. On one hand, he didn't believe Su Yao would betray him; on the other hand, the rampant rumors forced him to re-examine the relationship between Xiao Yichen and Su Yao. He decided to personally interrogate Xiao Yichen to find out the truth.

Xiao Yichen was brought to the main hall. Facing Xiao Yi's questioning, he remained calm and composed: "Your Majesty, I am utterly loyal to the court and have never committed any treason or collusion with the enemy. These are all the enemy's conspiracies, aimed at disrupting the court. Your Majesty must not believe them." Xiao Yi looked at him, his eyes icy: "Then do you have any evidence to prove your innocence?" Xiao Yichen was speechless for a moment. He knew that these people were meticulous in their work, and finding evidence would not be easy.

Upon learning of Xiao Yichen's interrogation, Su Yao was frantic with worry. Disregarding her own safety, she rushed to the main hall to plead with Xiao Yi: "Your Majesty, I swear on my life, Young Master Xiao has no intention of betraying the country. Your Majesty, with your keen insight, will surely see through this enemy's scheme." Xiao Yi emerged from the hall, looking at Su Yao's anxious face, a pang of pain shot through his heart: "My beloved consort, why are you so protective of him? Is he more important to you than I am?" Su Yao shook her head, tears welling in her eyes: "Your Majesty, my feelings for you have never changed. It's just that Young Master Xiao has indeed been wronged, and I cannot stand by and watch him suffer injustice."

Xiao Yi remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "Very well, I will believe you for now. But you must find evidence to prove your innocence in a short time, otherwise, I will not be able to explain to the court." Su Yao and Xiao Yichen exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with determination: "Thank you, Your Majesty, we will do our utmost."

After leaving the main hall, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao embarked on a difficult journey to find evidence. They traveled far and wide, investigating the source of the rumors and leaving no detail overlooked. During this process, they encountered numerous assassination attempts and framing attempts, but through their mutual understanding and wisdom, they escaped danger time and time again. As the investigation deepened, they gradually discovered clues pointing to a concubine in the harem and a minister in the court, and it seemed that an even more powerful force was manipulating everything behind the scenes…