The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"I'm fine, but the prince is under too much pressure. Father has already lost his rationality these days because of the Luo Mingjing incident. He urges the prince to find that person as soon as possible every day. But how can it be so easy to find him?" Tan Tai Yunyi said, shaking his head.

"Maybe, the person didn't come at all."

"Impossible, that person will not change his itinerary casually. Once he decides where to go, he will definitely go. Even if he doesn't go, he will definitely not leave here too far. What my father means is that we must find the person and then invite him over." Tan Tai Yunyi sighed lightly.

"Can you find it in three days?"

"It's not that we can find it in three days, but we only have three days. Once these three days are over, Luo Mingjing might leave again. It will be difficult to find it then."

"So that's how it is. In that case, the day I chose is quite good." Situ Yaorao chuckled.

"Yes, you chose the right day." Tan Tai Yun Yi said softly.

However, he was increasingly hesitant to think about his own attitude. As smart as he was, he naturally knew what his change meant, and it was precisely because of this that he was afraid.

What if... What if his guess was true, then how would he face the Crown Prince? And how would he face his own heart?

"You seem to be worried." Situ Yaorao looked at the man and guessed. At this time, Tantai Yunyi frowned and looked very unhappy.

Upon hearing this, Tan Tai Yun Yi was taken aback. Then he smiled and said, "It's nothing. I just haven't figured out some things yet. It will be fine soon. After all, I'm a prince, and I can't let trivial matters affect my mood. I have many people to be responsible for." Tan Tai Yun Yi didn't know whether he was explaining this to Situ Yaorao or silently speaking to himself.

"Do you want to go out for a walk?" Situ Yaorao looked at the man and asked lightly.

Upon hearing this, Tantai Yunyi was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Alright." Then, he looked at the setting sun and smiled: "As the sun sets, I have a great place to go. I guarantee you'll never forget it."

"Is it so exaggerated?" Situ Yaorao didn't believe it.

"It's so exaggerated. After I went there for the first time, I thought it would be great if I could live there for the rest of my life. Come on, I'll take you there." Tan Tai Yun Yi said lightly.

Situ Yaorao was naturally curious, so the two of them left the Seventh Prince's Mansion one after the other.

Tantai Yunyi was a man who loved to enjoy life. He loved beautiful scenery, delicious food, and zither music. But if he had to choose his favorite, it would probably be standing on the highest peak of the capital at sunset, watching the crimson slowly fade away and finally dissolve into darkness.

There is a mountain in the capital called Zhayue, which is the best place to enjoy the scenery.

However, few people knew about this place. Including Tan Tai Yun Yi, there were only three people who could find the way up.

"Why is there no one here?" Situ Yaorao asked in confusion after climbing up the mountain with the man.

"The road to Zhaiyue Mountain is very difficult to find. If you are not careful, you will fall into the valley. Naturally, few people come here to take risks. I was able to find the road by chance. However, this is a good place. Whenever I feel depressed, I will come here. Watching the sun set in the west and watching the night cover the earth, I feel that there is nothing that I can't overcome. After all, even the bright sun will dim, let alone me? Sometimes I will watch the sunrise here. The dawn after the night makes people feel deeper in their hearts." Tan Tai Yunyi said with emotion.

Situ Yaorao looked at the collapsed Yun Yi, blinked, and smiled: "You don't look like a young man at all, more like an old man. You said a lot of great truths."

"Haha, maybe that's the case. But... if possible, I also hope that these principles will be useful to me. People are always like this, there are many things they can say but cannot do." Tan Tai Yunyi's voice was low, with a strong sense of self-loathing.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao said, "Nothing is impossible."

"Are you trying to comfort me?" Tan Tai Yun Yi blinked, looking at the woman. Situ Yao Rao smiled, "I guess so. There are many things in this world that we can't choose, but there is one thing we can choose: how to live. Some people give up on themselves because they feel unhappy, while others choose to strive for self-improvement. There are all kinds of people, and all kinds of paths. However, as long as you are true to your heart, that is the best path. I don't care what others think is right or wrong, nor do I care about others' likes or dislikes. As long as I can have a clear conscience, that's enough. I don't know why you are sad, but I think that since you are so smart, you will find a way out of this predicament."

Situ Yaorao blinked, looked at the man, and smiled brightly.

Tantai Yunyi was dazzled by Situ's enchanting smile. He looked at her and couldn't help but chuckle, "Perhaps it's just as you said. But... more often than not, people can't choose what they want. They can't get out of their own predicament, regardless of whether they're smart or not. Because that predicament is created by you yourself."

And my dilemma is you.

Every time I see you, it feels like I'm trapped in a cage. The more times I see you, the stronger the cage becomes, making it impossible for me to break free.

Tantai Yunyi pondered this, but said nothing. The two sat on the mountaintop, watching the last ray of light being swallowed by darkness. The moon was above the willow branches. Situ Yaorao felt a sudden chill run through her body, a chill emanating from her entire being. In just a moment, her once glossy black hair had turned a dull white.

When Tantai Yunyi turned around to look at her, his expression changed drastically.

"What's going on? Is Yuehua's poison taking effect?"

"Probably," Situ Yaorao said with all her might. But the chill emanating from her bones and the ever-evaporating aura frightened her.

When people are so close to death, it turns out that there is nothing they can do.

Situ Yaorao stared at the sky with dull eyes, feeling as if she were the darkness of the night. She could never reach the light, this poison shackled her.

"Don't worry, it's okay." Tantai Yunyi held Situ Yaorao in his arms and said lightly. However, his body temperature was not enough to warm Situ Yaorao. And the situation that felt like losing her life was irreversible.

Situ Yaorao's eyebrows turned pale. Only her face remained youthful.

Her voice was a little hoarse. "It is said that every time the poison takes effect, I age a little. If one day, the lost life cannot be recovered, then I will die."

"No." Tan Tai Yun Yi gritted his teeth.

"Maybe. There is no antidote for the poison of Yuehua. I once fantasized that maybe one day I would really get the antidote. However, judging by the current situation, I probably won't be able to wait for the antidote." Situ Yaorao laughed at herself.

"Don't worry, we will definitely wait for you." Tan Tai Yun Yi comforted.

"You don't have to comfort me. And I finally understand why mother insisted on not letting me marry the prince. Oh! What if the poison suddenly takes effect when we are in love? What if... I give birth to a child? I can only watch the child from birth to death. It is too cruel." Situ Yaorao said in a low voice.

Tantai Yunyi really regretted it. He shouldn't have told Situ Yaorao about this. If he hadn't told her, maybe she would have been happier.

"Sorry, it's my fault." Tantai Yunyi said softly. Situ Yaorao shook her head after hearing this: "It has nothing to do with you. This is all my fate."

"I will cure you. So, sleep peacefully. As soon as you wake up, everything will be the same as before." Tan Tai Yun Yi said as he pressed Situ Yaorao's sleeping point.

The woman had her eyes closed and looked so peaceful.

However, Tan Tai Yun Yi hated Situ Yao Rao like this.

White hair wasn't unattractive to her; it even added a touch of mysterious beauty to her. But he didn't like it either. The Situ Yaorao he liked was shrewd and full of energy. Whenever she argued with him, she was always full of energy. She couldn't be ignored. Lying there, though well-behaved and beautiful, she frightened him.