The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Situ Yaorao's passing the women's exam was a complete upset. No one had expected that idiot to pass. After all, in everyone's minds, she had always been described as useless.

The news that Situ Yaorao had passed the women's exam spread quickly throughout the streets and alleys without any need to be spread specifically.

And at this time, the protagonist of this incident?

After seeing off Tan Tai Wu Yue, Situ Yaorao was extremely depressed and fell into a sleepy state.

Some things can affect the entire army.

Situ Yaorao passed the female exam, which caught many people off guard.

In a large house in the southwest of the capital, there was a huge quarrel over this matter.

"Sister, this is different from what you agreed to." The person who spoke had a cold, hoarse voice. Although he tried his best to suppress it, his anger could still be felt.

"This... is something I didn't expect." The woman's voice was very soft. However, if Situ Yaorao were here, she would definitely be surprised. Because the voice belonged to Madam Situ.

"You didn't expect it? Humph! It seems to me that you didn't want to leave the Situ family, so you did it on purpose, right? Otherwise...how could your daughter suddenly rush into Wutanlin?" The man's tone was still unfriendly.

"Brother, she is my daughter. Even if I am crazy, I will not let her die, right? Whatever you want to do to the Situ family has nothing to do with me. Over the years, the general has been suspicious of me and treated Yaorao like that. I am already tired. If you can gain the power of the Situ family, it may not be a bad thing. At least, we mother and daughter will not have to suffer so much." Mrs. Situ said, sobbing.

The perspective shifts. Although the eldest brother of the Gu family is indifferent, he sees his sister burst into tears. He is also flustered and says, "You, you don't have to be like this. I trust you. But now she has passed the female exam. I'm afraid we can't continue with the things we agreed on. We originally thought that if she didn't pass the female exam, Yun Jing would marry her. Then we can show that our Gu family loves her. Then we can intervene in the affairs of the Situ family. Now, I'm afraid we have to find another way."

"I'm sorry, brother. It's all my fault." Mrs. Situ said with her head down.

"Not really. We all know your personality. There shouldn't be any problem with the way you educate your daughter. If there is, it's probably because something went wrong with Yaorao."

"That... I don't know. But Yaorao has changed a lot. She's become smarter than before, which makes me think that maybe this child is not my Yaorao."

"Don't talk nonsense. Okay, go back first. Your daughter passed the women's exam, which is a happy event. You should celebrate. If you return to the Gu family at this time, General Situ will think too much. If you don't go back, he might even attack you."

The elder brother of the Gu family said lightly.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Situ forced a smile and turned to leave.

After leaving the house, Madam Situ's expression turned cold. At the same time, she breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately... fortunately, Yaorao passed the women's exam. Otherwise, the situation between the Gu and Situ families would have really gotten chaotic.

"Madam, I will help you back." After leaving the house, an old woman who was waiting on the side came forward respectfully. Madam Situ heard this, took a look, nodded and said, "Thank you for your help."

"Madam, are you arguing with our eldest young master again?" asked the old woman.

"You also know my brother's temper. Alas!" Mrs. Situ sighed.

"Young Master has suffered so much. Although our Gu family is well-known outside now, who knows what will become of it in a few decades. The Gu family is becoming increasingly dangerous, and Young Master does not want the Gu family to decline."

"I know, but some things are destined to be unacceptable." Madam Situ shook her head and left the Gu Mansion without saying anything more.

Here, Madam Situ felt relieved. Meanwhile, in the Gu family's house.

Gu Yunjing, dressed in black, walked out from behind the screen. He looked at his father and said respectfully, "Father."

"Yun Jing, do you understand what I just said to your aunt?"

"Yes, Yun Jing heard it all."

"So, what do you think about this matter?" The man looked at Gu Yunjing and asked lightly.

"Perhaps, Auntie doesn't want the Situ family to be in turmoil, nor does she want things to be difficult. However, Auntie probably has two plans. If my cousin doesn't pass the female exam, then she will help the Gu family. If she passes, then we have no reason to let my cousin marry into our family. She probably does everything for my cousin's benefit."

Gu Yunjing said respectfully.

The middle-aged man in the upper position nodded after hearing this. A look of satisfaction appeared on his face, completely different from Gu Yunjing's. "As expected of my son, he's truly intelligent. You're right, your aunt is indeed thinking this way. But Yunjing, you should know that sooner or later, there will be a winner between the Gu family and the Situ family."

"What does father mean?"

"Since we can't say it openly, then let the girl marry me on her own initiative. You should know what to do."

Gu Yunjing's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he hesitated.

"Yun Jing, everything in my Gu family is now on your shoulders."

"Yes...Father. Yun Jing will definitely not let you down." The man's voice was low and a little hoarse.

"Hahahaha, that's good. Okay, go down and have some rest. Go see your cousin tomorrow when she returns home."

The middle-aged man was delighted. Hearing this, Gu Yunjing glanced at him and sighed deeply. Then, he turned and left silently. Sometimes, many things are beyond one's control. Just like now. He couldn't choose the freedom he wanted. Nor could he... let his cousin have her own choice.

This is the fate of the Gu family and the Situ family.

A destiny that has been in motion since the previous generation.

Gu Yunjing had always believed that fate didn't exist in this world. The only things that existed were those who hoped for it.

It was late at night, but the palace was brightly lit. Under the bright moon, countless people were unable to sleep.

"Your Highness, it's time for you to rest." Inside the imperial palace's inner palace, the woman in green looked at the man in red standing under a tree in front of her and said softly.

The man turned his head calmly after hearing this. He glanced at her and smiled, "I'll stay a little longer."

The man's smile was beautiful, just like the cherry blossoms in the night, it was enchanting.

The woman in green was stunned upon hearing this. But she soon regained consciousness and said, "Your Highness, I am here to serve you by order of the Queen Mother. If you don't rest well, I will be unable to explain myself when you return to Mingyue Country."

"Then don't explain. Qinglan, how long have you been with me?" the man asked casually in a calm tone. The woman was stunned at first. Then she said, "I have been with the prince for ten days."

"It's only been ten days."

"What's wrong, Your Highness?"

"Nothing, I just feel that time goes by so slowly." The man chuckled.

"Your Highness...what's wrong with you? I've noticed you've been in a bad mood all day."

"Qinglan, if you meet someone you like, but that person tells you that they don't like you and like someone else, what would you do?"

"This..." The woman was a little embarrassed, but still answered respectfully: "If that's the case, I will probably leave. Some things will not have a good result if you force them. Once you no longer love someone, it will be a lifelong thing."

"No good result?" The man sighed softly, looked at Qinglan, and smiled: "As expected, you and I are two different kinds of people."

"Your Highness?"

"Okay, go back and get some rest. I don't feel like sleeping tonight."

"Yes, Your Highness," the woman said respectfully. But she was puzzled. What had happened to His Highness? Why had he suddenly become so strange?

I'd better write a letter to the Empress Dowager first.

"Since you're here, why don't you come out to meet me? Instead, you're secretly eavesdropping?" The man's voice was quiet, but it carried a hint of dissatisfaction. As he finished speaking, a man in white hurried out. "It's not that I didn't want to meet you. I saw you were talking to a maid, so I didn't want to disturb you. So I didn't come out."