The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Then, Madam Situ smiled with satisfaction: "Alright, get up. Although you didn't bring me any useful information this time, I can forgive you. However, if you do this again next time, no matter whether you are truly loyal or not, I will definitely not forgive you."

"Yes, ma'am, Lian'er will never dare to neglect it again."

"Go down."

"Yes."

"Oh, right... I've made some progress on that long-lost brother you mentioned earlier," Madam Situ said calmly. Upon hearing this, the last trace of hesitation on Lian'er's face completely disappeared. Instead, she was replaced by guilt and determination. "Madam, I will definitely not let you down next time. Just wait and see."

After saying that, Lian'er left.

After Lian'er left, Mrs. Situ smiled and poured the water out of the teacup.

What this person fears most is having weaknesses.

It was early morning, the light was just right. A woman lay in bed, the sunlight streaming into the room from the window, making her sleep, which should have been sound, less restful.

"Miss, it's time to get up." The voice of the little maid sounded outside the door, waking up the people who were supposed to be asleep in the room. Situ Yaorao got up sleepily and said, "Come in."

Lian'er received the order and walked into the room. She saw Situ Yaorao sitting on the bed and was busy preparing her. Then she dressed her. In just a few moments, Situ Yaorao went from being a sluggish person who had just woken up to the glamorous eldest daughter of the Situ family.

"No matter how many times I see you do this, Lian'er, I still find it somewhat magical. They're all the same hands, but why is it that when you do it, it's like a magic trick?" Situ Yaorao said with a smile. Lian'er couldn't help but chuckle when she heard this: "Miss, you're teasing me again. It's not a magic trick, it's clearly because you're beautiful. Even without care, you're still lovable."

"You are a good talker, girl." Situ Yaorao said with a helpless smile.

"I am only telling the truth. I don't know which young man is so lucky to marry our young lady. I believe that if he could marry you, that man would wake up with a smile even in his sleep."

"I'm afraid he'll wake up in shock. After all, my reputation is out there, so how could any young master like me?"

Situ Yaorao said with a smile.

"Who said there wasn't one? Before, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."

"Lian'er, the matter between me and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince must not be mentioned again," Situ Yaorao said sternly. Lian'er heard this and could only give up. At this moment, Yu Sheng's voice rang out from outside the door: "Situ, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is waiting for you outside. He said he has something important to tell you."

"I understand." Hearing that it was Tantai Wuyue, Situ Yaorao no longer cared about Lian'er and hurried out.

"Why did the young lady meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince again?" Lian'er frowned, a little anxious.

"Your young lady and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince seem to be a good match." Yu Sheng chuckled and comforted him.

"I know, but some things can't be solved by just saying 'match'. If Madam knew about this."

"Then, we must find a way to keep it from her. Lian'er, you don't want to see your young lady unhappy, do you?" Yu Sheng looked at Lian'er calmly. It seemed as if she could see through Lian'er's thoughts. Lian'er was startled and said quickly, "Haha, sir, you are joking. Of course, I don't want to see my young lady unhappy. But even if I don't say it, someone will still tell my wife."

"That's someone else's business. Situ is a good person. I've seen she treats you well, too. Otherwise, she wouldn't take you with her wherever she goes. She wouldn't even leave this place to you when she was leaving. You're a good girl, and I don't think you'd make your young lady unhappy for any other reason. That's not what a grateful person would do." Yu Sheng's tone was calm, but Lian'er's anger welled up inside her: "From what you said, Young Master, do you think I'm being unfair to my young lady?"

"Of course not."

"I have been by your side since childhood. I wouldn't say I'm completely loyal, but I've never done anything to let you down. Master Yusheng, your constant reminders are truly heartbreaking."

"Miss Lian'er, don't be angry. I'm just speaking objectively. If you really didn't do it, then you can just treat it as a joke."

"What a joke, sir, you just don't believe me. Otherwise, why would you say all this? sir, you have been talking about me all the time, so, have you really never done anything to let my young lady down?" Lian'er questioned.

Yu Sheng was silent for a moment after hearing this, and then said, "I have done it. But she knows, Lian'er, what your young lady hates most is betrayal."

"..."

Lian'er was silent.

"I've met many people like your young lady. They can tolerate anything, but they can't tolerate betrayal. Once betrayed, there's no going back. You've stayed by her side for so long, probably because of trust. And I just don't want that trust to turn to ashes."

"I know," Lian'er whispered, "I know the young lady trusts me, but sir, there are times when many things are beyond your control. Sometimes, it's really... helpless. If one day, I let the young lady down, I think I would probably commit suicide to apologize."

"Miss Lian'er, you're too kind. We all see your loyalty to your young lady. I was just expressing my feelings." Yu Sheng chuckled, as if the quarrel just now had never happened.

Lian'er looked at Yusheng and said after a while: "You are really a cunning person, just like my young lady."

"That's why we're here together." Yu Sheng said calmly. At the same time, Situ Yaorao had already come downstairs and got on the prince's carriage.

In the lobby, Xiaobai, dressed in white, looked at the carriage at the door and frowned slightly: "I didn't expect that she knew Tan Tai Wu Yue."

"Prince Lanlin." Wu's tone was light, but his words contained too much.

Sitting in the car, Tantai Wuyue kept staring at Situ Yaorao, unwilling to look away. Situ Yaorao felt a little embarrassed by being stared at, so she said, "Stop looking at me."

"Why?" Tantai Wuyue chuckled. Situ Yaorao blushed at his words: "I told you not to look, and that's it."

"Let me take a look. I probably won't be able to see it soon. After all, you have to cover your face once you enter the palace. Also, remember, no matter what happens, don't let anyone know who you are. Otherwise, you'll be in trouble." The man looked at Situ Yaorao and said seriously. Lian'er nodded after hearing this: "Don't worry, I wouldn't do such a stupid thing."

"I'm not afraid you'll do something stupid, I'm just afraid of accidents." Tantai Wuyue's tone was light, but it was filled with worry. He had personally sent his beloved woman down a dangerous path.

This shouldn't be his style. But, for some unknown reason, even if it was fake, he still wanted the woman he loved to be with him. To meet people as his woman.

Perhaps he really should change his temper. If he continues like this, something bad will happen sooner or later.

"Come to think of it, I did find out something about Yue Hua before." Situ Yaorao said lightly. Tan Tai Wu Yue was stunned when he heard this. He hurriedly asked, "Where is it?"

"It's related to the Demon Cult, but I don't know the specifics. Before, someone wanted to make a deal with me, but the deal didn't go through." Situ Yaorao looked out the window and said casually. However, the speaker had no intention, but the listener took it to heart.

"The Demonic Cult? I'll check it out once I know." Tan Tai Wu Yue said lightly, but his attitude was firm.

"Don't hurt the people from the Demon Cult. They don't have the antidote, they just have clues." However, the antidote is not so easy to get.

Situ Yaorao thought about it and couldn't help but sigh.