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

Su Yao got up early, washed up quickly, and went for a walk in the garden as usual. The loyal dog she had rescued was already waiting in front of her door. As soon as it saw her, it wagged its tail happily and rubbed against her skirt affectionately.

"Little guy, you're up early today." Su Yao smiled and bent down to pat the loyal dog's head. The dog whimpered as if in response.

The two people and their dog were strolling leisurely in the garden when they unexpectedly ran into Xiao Yichen. Today, Xiao Yichen was dressed in a moon-white robe, his posture upright and his demeanor imposing. Although his face still had that aloof look, his eyes softened slightly the moment they met Su Yao's gaze.

“Isn’t this Miss Su San?” Xiao Yichen spoke first, his voice deep and magnetic.

Su Yao curtsied slightly, "Greetings, Your Highness. May Your Highness be well." The loyal dog also obediently squatted beside her without making a sound.

Xiao Yichen's gaze fell on the loyal dog, and he raised an eyebrow slightly. "This dog is quite close to the Third Miss."

Su Yao's heart tightened, but she remained calm on the surface. "Your Highness, this dog probably knows that I once saved it, so it has been following me ever since. I also find it very cute."

"Oh? I've heard that this dog usually doesn't like others getting close, so it's quite interesting that the Third Miss is so affectionate with it." Xiao Yichen looked at Su Yao with a half-smile, his eyes revealing a hint of inquiry.

Su Yao lowered her head, revealing a section of her fair and slender neck, and said softly, "Perhaps it is fate. When I met this dog, I felt a connection and took good care of him."

As the two were talking, they suddenly heard a commotion. It turned out that Su Yao's sisters had heard that Su Yao spent her days in the garden with a mysterious dog, and they were jealous. They came here to cause trouble and see if they could find any dirt on Su Yao.

"Oh, what are you talking about with the prince, sister? You seem so happy." Su Yao's second sister, Su Wan, said sarcastically, her eyes darting back and forth between Su Yao and Xiao Yichen with jealousy.

Su Yao frowned slightly, subtly creating some distance between herself and Xiao Yichen, and respectfully replied, "I just happened to meet Your Highness and was simply paying my respects."

"Hmph, what's this stray dog ​​doing here? Did my sister deliberately keep it to scare people?" Su Yao's fourth sister, Su Lin, said, pointing at the loyal dog with disgust in her eyes.

Su Yao was displeased. Although this loyal dog's origins were unknown, it was already a friend in her heart, and she couldn't tolerate others slandering it like this. Just as she was about to retort, she heard Xiao Yichen coldly say, "This dog belongs to me, how did it become a stray? As for Fourth Miss, speaking so rudely, could it be that your family's upbringing is lacking?"

Upon hearing this, Su Lin turned pale with fright and immediately knelt down to beg for mercy, "Your Highness, please forgive me. I did not know that this was Your Highness's beloved dog. I just spoke carelessly. Please spare my life, Your Highness."

Su Wan hadn't expected that this little boy was actually the prince's. She secretly regretted that she had come here to cause trouble but had kicked a hornet's nest. However, she still tried to remain calm on the surface. "Your Highness, please calm down. Fourth Sister is young and ignorant. I hope Your Highness will forgive her this time for the sake of our Su family."

Xiao Yichen snorted coldly, "For the sake of the Su family? I will spare her today for the sake of the Third Miss. If there is a next time, I will not let her off easily." After saying that, he looked at Su Yao with tender eyes, "Since this dog is destined to be with the Third Miss, let him stay by her side. It will be good for him to have a companion."

Su Yao felt a warmth in her heart, looked up at Xiao Yichen, her eyes full of gratitude, "Thank you, Your Highness."

After Xiao Yichen left, Su Wan and Su Lin got up from the ground. Su Wan glared at Su Yao and said, "Su Yao, don't be so smug. We'll see what happens today!" With that, she pulled Su Lin away in a hurry.

Watching their departing figures, Su Yao sighed softly. Life in this manor was likely to be anything but peaceful again. The loyal dog seemed to sense her emotions, nuzzling her hand. A smile appeared on Su Yao's lips. "It's good to have you here."

After that, Su Yao's days in the manor continued as usual: morning greetings, needlework practice, and reciting poetry. But the presence of her loyal dog added a touch of fun. Meanwhile, Xiao Yichen would often "accidentally" run into Su Yao in the garden after that day. The two gradually became acquainted, and with each encounter, feelings quietly took root and sprouted in their hearts, though neither of them realized it…