The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Anyone who wants to use her to contain the other side will end up with nothing. Thinking of this, Tan Tai Yun Yi felt that it was feasible, so he said, "This girl is the daughter of General Situ."

"I know." The man's tone was light, but it sounded as if it was a matter of course.

Tantai Yunyi was a smart man who understood people's hearts too well. So the moment the Crown Prince of Mingyue Kingdom said this, he understood clearly.

No wonder the prince suddenly came to Lanlin and made such a request. It was said that the prince had been living in Lanlin some time ago, and I guess he met Situ Yaorao at that time? And fell in love with her.

This time, he came here to marry her, but because he didn't have a good excuse, he chose this method. I have to say, it's really vicious.

If he had secretly asked General Situ for help, he might not have agreed, for the sake of his power. Madam Situ might not have agreed either. But now, the Emperor had promised him to choose the Crown Princess. Once the selection was made, the Emperor would have to issue an imperial decree.

The results speak for themselves.

Either they would be killed for disobeying the order, or their daughters would be married off. The Situ Mansion was not allowed to raise any objections. Otherwise, if there was a rift between Lanlin and Mingyue Kingdom, they would be the criminals.

Thinking of this, Tantai Yunyi couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. He didn't know if it was lucky to be liked by a man like this.

However, this had nothing to do with him. There was nothing between him and Situ Yaorao.

Thinking of this, Tan Tai Yun Yi felt relieved.

While Tantai Yunyi was thinking, the Crown Prince of Mingyue Kingdom stared at the paper, muttering over and over again, "Once you've seen the ocean, you'll never be satisfied with the water again."

"If it's really as you wrote, then why... did you say you don't like me anymore?"

"What is the prince saying?"

"Nothing... nothing, I'm just a little tired. I'm really out of control after all this travel." The man was very polite, making it difficult for Tan Tai Yun Yi to ask any more questions.

At this time, outside.

Situ Yaorao ran very fast, as if she was trying to escape from something.

Tantai Wuyue chased after her, and finally stopped her when she was about to run out of the palace: "Are you crazy? Leaving the palace means you have given up the women's exam."

The man's serious tone brought Situ Yaorao back to her senses. She looked at the palace gate and took a step back.

"Do you know the Crown Prince of Mingyue Kingdom?" Tan Tai Wu Yue said almost with certainty.

"I don't know him." Situ Yaorao gritted her teeth.

"After he came, you didn't even dare to look at him, and now you are so out of control. Do you think I will believe you?" Tan Tai Wu Yue said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao looked at him and couldn't help but sneered: "Yeah, I do know him, so what?"

"What is your relationship with him?" Tantai Wuyue looked at Situ Yaorao and questioned. He knew Situ Yaorao too well. If they were just acquaintances, he would never act like this.

"I saved him when he was about to die. I didn't know his name, I just gave him a name, I called him Cang. And he didn't ask too much about my affairs. He was recuperating in my house, and we had a good relationship during that time. I even thought I fell in love with him, so I told him that I wanted to be with him. Later... because of the Yuehua poison, he left quietly. It wasn't until today that I saw him again. Although I don't know why, I have a bad feeling." Situ Yaorao said in a low voice.

"Is he the Cang you mentioned?" Tantai Wuyue had always been very sensitive to this name. After all, she had always called out this name in times of crisis. However, after learning who this person was, she wished she didn't know.

"I thought we would never see each other again in this life." Situ Yaorao's voice was hoarse.

Tan Tai Wu Yue looked at her and couldn't help but hold her in his arms: "It's okay, I'm here for everything. I won't let anything happen to you." Tan Tai Wu Yue's words calmed Situ Yaorao down a lot. Her mood also calmed down a little.

Looking at the man, Situ Yaorao felt that she might never be able to leave him in this life. Her joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness would all change because of this man.

"Come on, let's go back. This review will be quicker, and the third round will begin soon. The female exam is the most important."

"Okay." Situ Yaorao nodded after hearing this. Then the two of them returned to the main hall, one in front and one behind.

By this time, everyone was in place, and the review had finally concluded. Situ Yaorao had undoubtedly relied on the wisdom of the ancients to get through this.

During the third round, Tantai Yunyi stood before everyone and said calmly, "It's common knowledge that the women of my Lanlin are best at playing the zither. Therefore, the third round will not be a drawing of lots, but a zither piece."

Tan Tai Yun Yi's words almost sent Situ Yaorao to hell.

You can ask her to do anything, but playing the piano?

Even Nangong Ling thought she was beyond saving, okay?

Could that really be considered the sound of a zither? It was simply the sound of a murderous demon. Didn't Tantai Yunyi really have a grudge against her? Situ Yaorao was deeply suspicious.

In fact, Tantai Yunyi did it on purpose because he wanted to confirm whether the Crown Prince of Mingyue Kingdom really liked Situ Yaorao.

"As for the zither music, it's very simple. As long as one of us present here approves, it'll be fine. The Emperor, the Empress, the Empress Dowager. The Crown Prince, the Crown Prince of Mingyue, and... me. As long as one person approves, it's passed."

Tan Tai Yun Yi's words made everyone whisper to each other.

Tantai Yunyi's words startled the women present. After all, this method was unprecedented. It was practically a violation of the rules. As long as one person agreed, even if it was unpleasant, it would be accepted?

This is really incredible.

"Royal brother, forgive me for being frank, but this is too ridiculous, isn't it? As long as one person agrees, it's fine? It doesn't matter whether it sounds good or not? Isn't this unfair?" Princess Lianqiao was the first to stand up and ask.

Upon hearing this, Tan Tai Yun Yi smiled. "Among the people present here, there's me, the Emperor Lan Lin, and my Empress Lan Lin. With the Holy Mother Empress Dowager in charge, who could be unfair? The Crown Prince? The Crown Prince of Mingyue? Or me, the Chief Examiner?"

Tantai Yunyi's words left Princess Lianqiao speechless. Indeed, no one would so brazenly act unfairly in public. However, this method still seemed a little odd.

This doesn't seem like something my royal brother would come up with.

"This method has been approved by the Emperor, so you don't have to worry too much." After that, several palace maids brought them zithers. The women could choose the songs they wanted to play.

But she had to impress the few people present. Situ Yaorao really wanted to give up. Asking her to play the piano? It was almost a joke, but... words that people would agree with?

Situ Yaorao's eyes unconsciously fell on Tantai Wuyue, and she felt a tinge of anticipation. Would he do this for her? Although she didn't want him to reveal his relationship with her because of this incident.

But... I still can't help but look forward to it.

It has to be said that the women of Lanlin are all multi-talented. Even the previously arrogant Princess Lianqiao was stunning when she stepped onto the Qintai.

Her piano music is so ethereal that it feels like the soul is being cleansed when people listen to it.

Moreover, there is a sense of purity in the piano music that makes people feel relaxed and happy. It is as if all troubles have been forgotten. Such music is indeed enjoyable.

In fact, it did gain the approval of several people.

But among these people, the only one missing was the Crown Prince of Mingyue Kingdom.

He remained composed, listening to the women's music without even raising his head. He seemed completely uninterested. So far, he hadn't recognized a single one of them.

And it is really incredible.

Of course, although everyone was puzzled, they could not object. After all, this was the Crown Prince of Mingyue Kingdom, and he was free to do what he wanted.

Soon, they arrived at Situ Yaorao.

After Situ Yaorao took the stage, everyone looked at her. Some watched, some mocked. After all, everyone knew that Situ Yaorao was untalented and unethical.