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

Looking at the two exhausted but determined people, Su Yao's father said earnestly, "Children, you took too much risks this time. Fortunately, you escaped unharmed. This evidence is crucial, and we must plan carefully to ensure that those treacherous officials receive the punishment they deserve."

Xiao Yichen bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for saving us, Uncle. If you hadn't arrived in time, Yao'er and I would probably be in grave danger. Rest assured, I will make good use of this evidence to eradicate those cancerous elements in the court."

Su Yao leaned against her father and whispered, "Dad, we can't wait any longer. They must be trying to figure out how to deal with this. We need to strike first."

Xiao Yichen nodded in agreement: "Yao'er is right. Tomorrow I will summon those upright ministers to discuss how to expose this matter in court. Uncle, I hope you can assist us in secret to prevent those treacherous officials from taking desperate measures."

Father Su said solemnly, "Alright, you can do it with peace of mind. I will arrange for people to protect your safety."

The next day, Xiao Yichen, carrying evidence, discussed countermeasures with several ministers in his study.

An old minister said with concern, "Lord Xiao, although we have this evidence, the other side has great power in the court, so we cannot be careless."

Xiao Yichen's gaze was firm: "Lord Zhang, I understand. Therefore, this time we must strike at the heart of the matter, presenting the evidence to the Emperor while also showing him the harm their actions have caused to the court and the people."

Another minister chimed in, “Lord Xiao is absolutely right. We can unite some of the officials who have been oppressed by them and have them come forward to testify. That would be more convincing.”

After much discussion, the group finally came up with a detailed plan.

The atmosphere in the imperial court was oppressive and suffocating. Xiao Yichen, holding evidence, strode forward: "Your Majesty, I once again implore you to thoroughly investigate this matter. This is the latest evidence I have found, sufficient to prove the heinous crimes committed by those people. They not only embezzled and accepted bribes and fabricated evidence to frame me, but also colluded with foreign enemies, intending to endanger our dynasty."

As he spoke, Xiao Yichen presented the evidence to the Emperor one by one.

The emperor's face was ashen as he glared at the ministers below the stage: "Do you have anything to say?"

The impeached ministers turned pale with fright. One of them argued, "Your Majesty, this is all Xiao Yichen's conspiracy. He wants to seize power!"

Xiao Yichen sneered: "Now that things have come to this, you still want to argue? Your Majesty, I have witnesses."

Subsequently, several officials who had been oppressed by the treacherous officials stepped forward to recount their experiences and what they had seen and heard.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor flew into a rage: "Guards! Seize these treacherous officials and throw them into prison to await their fate!"

As the treacherous officials were dragged away, cheers erupted in the court. Xiao Yichen breathed a long sigh of relief; a huge weight had finally been lifted from his heart.

After court, Xiao Yichen couldn't wait to return home and tell Su Yao the good news.

"Yao'er, we succeeded! Those treacherous officials have all been captured!" Xiao Yichen excitedly hugged Su Yao.

With tears in her eyes, Su Yao smiled and said, "I knew you could do it, Yichen. We finally don't have to live in fear anymore."

However, before they could properly celebrate, the emperor's decree arrived.

Xiao Yichen immediately knelt to receive the imperial decree. The eunuch reading the decree announced: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Xiao Yichen is loyal to the Emperor and patriotic, possessing both talent and virtue, and is hereby appointed as a first-rank official, and granted a mansion. Su Yao is virtuous and kind, and has rendered meritorious service, and is hereby appointed as a third-rank imperial lady. This is the imperial decree!"

Xiao Yichen and Su Yao were both stunned; they hadn't expected the Emperor to bestow such a reward.

After the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree left, Su Yao said with some worry, "Yichen, could this be another test from the Emperor?"

Xiao Yichen pondered for a moment and said, "Whether it was a test or not, we have a clear conscience. Moreover, this is also a form of recognition from the Emperor. We should just be more cautious in our actions in the future."

Not long after, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao held a grand wedding. Although the process was full of twists and turns, their love finally came to fruition.

At the wedding, Xiao Yichen looked at Su Yao, who was dressed in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, and said affectionately, "Yao'er, from the moment I saw you, I knew that you were the love of my life. In the days to come, no matter what the storms, I will walk hand in hand with you."

Su Yao's eyes were filled with tears of happiness: "Yi Chen, I will always stay by your side and never leave you."

From then on, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao lived a happy and fulfilling life. Their story spread throughout the capital and became a legend, making people believe that true love can ultimately overcome all difficulties and usher in a beautiful ending.