The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"There is more than one person in this world that makes those women fall in love with him. Although they want to marry the prince,... they don't love him till death. As long as there is someone more attractive to them in this restaurant, they will naturally be moved. So, just rest assured. Compared to this, I am more worried about the safety of this restaurant." Situ Yaorao said with some distress.

"As long as you leave, the restaurant will be safe, and you will be safe too." Yu Sheng said.

"Do you really think that I will be safe if I leave the restaurant and return to the Situ family?" Situ Yaorao frowned.

"It's not that going back will make you safe, but you have to go back. You are the eldest daughter of the Situ family, and you are living away from home while you wait to get married. If this matter were to get out, it would be detrimental to the Situ family, you, and even the Crown Prince. Besides, do you really want to embarrass Madam Situ?"

Yu Sheng's tone was casual, like she was just chatting. It didn't sound like she was trying to persuade him. But because of this, Situ Yaorao was more likely to listen.

Looking at the man, Situ Yaorao gritted her teeth and said, "If... I mean if, if I return to the Situ family, can you help me look after the restaurant?"

"Of course, didn't I promise you before?"

Yu Sheng asked back with a puzzled look on her face. Situ Yaorao was relieved after hearing this: "That's good. After the restaurant opens, I will go back and be a lady from a noble family that will satisfy those people."

"Do you really want to marry His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Yu Sheng looked at Situ Yaorao and couldn't help but ask. Situ Yaorao didn't expect him to ask this out of the blue and was startled: "Why do you ask that?"

"Nothing, I just thought you weren't very happy."

"Would you be happy if you saw such a scene? You are so smart, how could you not guess the relationship between the Situ family and the prince? My engagement with Tan Tai Wu Yue has been a tragedy from the very beginning." Situ Yaorao said gritting her teeth.

Yu Sheng was no fool; she knew what Situ Yaorao said was true. This matter had been a mistake from the beginning. Yet, they had no choice but to perpetuate this mistake.

Because... Situ Yaorao can only satisfy them by doing this.

Situ Yaorao finally became their victim. Thinking of this, Yu Sheng couldn't help but sigh: "Perhaps, you should have left this chaotic capital from the beginning."

"I am the eldest daughter of the Situ family. I have too much to bear. How can I leave so easily? Yu Sheng, you are not me and you cannot understand." Situ Yaorao said in a light tone with a hint of helplessness.

She wasn't a good person, but she was grateful and repaying a favor. Back then, those old men had raised her, so she was willing to be used by them, to make them happy and let everyone know they had a talented disciple.

Now, she had used someone else's daughter's body. She had also earned Madam Situ's affection, so naturally she should repay her debt. She should have helped Madam Situ get what she wanted. But in the end, she had only made things difficult for Madam Situ.

She owed Madam Situ. In this situation, how could she leave?

Madam Situ hoped that the feud between the Gu and Situ families could be resolved, and that the Situ family could prosper forever. Her hope was what she should do. No matter what, she would protect that family.

Even though, she hated General Situ so much.

Thinking about it, Situ Yaorao made a decision in her heart.

Yu Sheng couldn't understand Situ Yaorao's thoughts, but seeing her serious expression, he couldn't refute anything. Because this woman was serious.

She seriously wanted to get the Situ family's recognition and also seriously wanted to resolve this matter.

Yu Sheng admitted that he couldn't be like Situ Yaorao. He had fallen out with the Yu family because of them. And because of the trouble, he refused to return. He just wanted to be alone and free. He seemed carefree, but in reality, he was just a deserter. Even Mo Zhu could swallow his resentment and return to the Mo family. Only he, regardless of anyone's pleas, insisted on doing so.

Yu Sheng liked being with Situ Yaorao. It wasn't because of love, or anything else, but simply because she had a temperament that he didn't have.

"Don't worry, no matter what happens, I will stand by your side. Come to think of it, I almost forgot. Mo Zhu is here, do you want to go see him?" Yu Sheng looked at Situ Yaorao and changed the subject.

"Mo Zhu? When did he come here? Where is he now?"

"He's in my room. After returning to the Mo family, he made a deal with them. They've agreed to bring Princess Wuyan out. However, if Mo Zhu fails to keep Princess Wuyan, he'll be held responsible for letting her go. This matter will be handled by Mo Shu, whom you met earlier."

Yu Sheng explained.

Situ Yaorao frowned. Mo Zhu knew that Princess Wuyan was using him, yet he still wanted to meet her? He was even willing to take such a huge risk. Was he crazy?

"Situ, can you accompany Mozhu this time?" Yu Sheng looked at Situ Yaorao and pleaded. Yu Sheng rarely asked anyone for anything.

Mo Zhu was his friend, so naturally, he could handle the request. Situ Yaorao thought for a moment, then nodded, "This time, I took it upon myself to contact Princess Wuyan for him. I'll go with him. Don't worry. No matter what... I won't make things difficult for him."

"You're the one in trouble. I know Mo Zhu too well." Yu Sheng shook her head, then added, "I'll go with you this time. If Mo Zhu insists on sacrificing himself for that woman, I'll knock him out and take him back."

"You really care about him." Situ Yaorao was amused by Yu Sheng's attitude. Yu Sheng heard this and said awkwardly, "Well... It's not because of this. It's really because that woman was too shameless. Situ, you didn't know Mo Zhu at that time, so you don't know. Mo Zhu really suffered too much for that woman. That woman is heartless."

"Perhaps, you just can't see her feelings. Feelings are two-sided. If Princess Wuyan had no feelings for Mozhu Yidi, how could she have eaten those cakes out of trust in Mozhu, and ultimately ruined her appearance? It's not that she hasn't loved before, it's just that she can't love."

Situ Yaorao said disapprovingly.

Yu Sheng sneered after hearing this: "Oh! If that's the case, then why did she torture Mo Zhu? Even if it was Mo Zhu who ruined her appearance, she has been tortured enough over the years, right? It's time to give Mo Zhu some relief."

Yu Sheng's anger was already rising when he said this. Situ Yaorao was too lazy to argue with him. But for some reason, she couldn't help but want to believe Princess Wuyan.

If Princess Wuyan is truly cold-blooded, as these people claim, then why would she agree to meet Mozhu? If she wanted to leave the palace, Princess Wuyan could easily have found someone else to use. If she hadn't approached Princess Wuyan, she wouldn't have even included Mozhu in her plans. Perhaps all this was just an excuse for Mozhu, and for herself. But... the truth of the matter, only Princess Wuyan herself knew.

The man was dressed in black, and his sharp, cold eyes looked like frost, making people afraid to approach. He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked outside, as if he had seen something interesting.

But no matter what he was doing, his expression was always dazed.

When Situ Yaorao followed Yu Sheng into his room, this was the scene she saw. It frightened her for a moment. Mo Zhu, is this what it looks like?

"Mo Zhu, Situ is here." Yu Sheng saw Mo Zhu staring blankly outside and reminded her. Mo Zhu turned around and saw Situ Yaorao coming over. She nodded lightly and said, "Miss Situ, we meet again."

"I thought you would never come back after returning to the Mo family."

"How is that possible? I am incompatible with the Mohist school. How could they be willing to let me contaminate the Mohist school's peaceful place?" Mo Zhu sneered.

"But Mo Shu said before that you are the first heir of the Mo family." Situ Yaorao said.

Mo Zhu nodded when he heard this: "That's true, but that's all. They wish I were dead so that the Mo family could be theirs."

"If that's the case, how could you possibly come to see me alive?" Situ Yaorao felt helpless.

Mo Zhu glanced at Situ Yaorao, without explaining anything further, and said nothing more.