The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Hearing Situ Yaorao let her make the decision, Situ Honglei almost laughed out loud. However, to avoid being discovered, Situ Honglei suppressed her smile and said with a distressed look, "Sister, I usually only go to a teahouse. I just don't know if you are willing to go to such an elegant place."

"Teahouse? That's fine too. As long as Xiu'er can go out for a walk, anywhere is fine." Situ Yaorao still had this indifferent look, but there was an extra consideration in her mind.

Situ Honglei would never just look for a nice place for no reason. A teahouse? I'm afraid there's something wrong.

Thinking of this, Situ Yaorao became wary.

After the three of them decided on their destination, they left together. Since they were going out privately, none of them brought their maids with them. Situ Yaorao was used to it. After all, Lian'er wasn't much of a maid to her anymore. As for Xiu'er, since she was living under someone else's roof, it wasn't a big deal. However, Situ Honglei felt a little uncomfortable.

She was used to giving orders to others, so she felt a little uneasy when she suddenly didn't have a maid by her side.

"Let's go to Qingya Pavilion." Situ Honglei got on the carriage and instructed her driver with ease. The driver seemed to be used to going to Qingya Pavilion, so he drove away.

"Sister, this Qingya Pavilion is one of the few places in our capital where women go for gatherings. It is said that the owner of Qingya Pavilion is a princess. But no one knows the details. The people who go to Qingya Pavilion are all ladies from noble families. On weekdays, they just drink tea and talk about poetry. Sometimes, if they have good poems, they will be spread out. The beauties and famous people in our capital are all regular guests of Qingya Pavilion." Situ Honglei introduced Qingya Pavilion in the carriage.

Then, Situ Yaorao felt unwell.

Hehe...a place for women to gather. Ladies from noble families?

If you were to ask who hated Situ Yaorao the most in this world, it would undoubtedly be the ladies from wealthy families! After all, she was the prince's fiancée!

Who made that jerk Feng Ziqi ask her to marry him before?

Situ Yaorao dared to guarantee that as soon as she entered the Qingya Pavilion, she would be stabbed into a sieve by the knife-like gazes of those ladies in the next second.

However, the carriage was already boarded. It was too late for Situ Yaorao to yell for them to get off. Situ Honglei seemed to understand this, which was why she did so.

This made Situ Yaorao anxious for a moment.

"Sister, you don't look very well." Situ Honglei saw what Situ Yaorao was thinking, so she asked with pretended concern. But in her heart, she was laughing like crazy.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao glanced at Situ Honglei indifferently, and said with a forced smile, "Haha, sister, you are really joking. How could that be? I'm just a little tired. After all, I'm really exhausted from all the trouble of the restaurant opening these days."

Situ Yaorao calmly found an excuse. Situ Honglei's heart sank when she heard that. But she kept a smile on her face, thinking, "You're going to die soon."

Soon, the carriage arrived at the gate of Qingya Pavilion.

Situ Honglei got off the carriage first, followed by Xiu'er and Situ Yaorao.

After the three of them got off the car, they were faced with a three-story bamboo building. A plaque on the building read "Qingya Pavilion." Clearly, this shop was the teahouse Situ Honglei had mentioned earlier.

"Sister, let's go in." Situ Honglei said, pulling Situ Yaorao inside. She was afraid that Situ Yaorao would run away halfway. Xiu'er followed behind.

After the three of them entered, a woman dressed as a palace maid came forward and saluted: "Miss Situ, may I ask who you are today?"

"Second floor. My sister just came home, and we're out for a stroll." Situ Honglei deliberately added this. The maid in palace dress heard this, and her eyes flashed. She naturally knew who Situ Honglei's sister was.

The woman took Situ Honglei, Situ Yaorao, and Xiu'er upstairs. After arranging their seats, she went downstairs.

Situ Honglei really came here often. As soon as she sat down, she was greeted by several women. One of them was Leng Qingling.

"Sister Honglei, I haven't seen you for a long time." Leng Qingling's delicate voice sounded, and she spoke to Situ Honglei, but her eyes fell on Situ Yaorao.

"Yes, we haven't seen each other for a few days. Honglei, you too, have seldom come here since the matter with the Sixth Prince was settled." Another woman in a blue gauze dress complained.

Situ Honglei heard this and said innocently: "Sister Shuilan, you are wrongly accusing me. There have been too many things going on in our Situ family these days, and I am helpless."

"Alright, alright, you have the most excuses. Eh? Who is this person next to you?" The woman named Shui Lan's eyes fell on Situ Yaorao. Upon hearing this, Situ Honglei hurriedly said, "I almost forgot, this is my sister. Situ Yaorao." Situ Honglei said this deliberately loudly, as if she was afraid that the woman on the second floor didn't know Situ Yaorao.

I just want to put a label on Situ Yaorao saying that she is the future Crown Princess and you guys come and beat her up.

"It turns out to be the Crown Princess. I'm honored to meet you." Shui Lan bowed to Situ Yaorao.

"You are not the Crown Princess yet. Although it has been decided, it doesn't count as one until you marry into the family." Situ Yaorao smiled faintly and did not accept the woman's gift.

Just kidding, she did this right after that, and then those women dared to accuse her of being arrogant and acting like the Crown Princess.

"The imperial decree has been issued. All that's missing is a wedding banquet. You deserve it." Shui Lan said with a smile. However, the words sounded awkward.

"A wedding banquet makes a world of difference. Just call me by my name." Situ Yaorao insisted.

"In that case... I'll call you Miss Situ." Shui Lan said, and then added: "Speaking of which, this is the first time I've seen Miss Situ here. I wonder if you know the rules here?"

"Rules?" Situ Yaorao's heart skipped a beat.

Leng Qingling laughed at the side: "What? Miss Situ, you came in here without even knowing the rules here? Don't you take us weak women seriously?"

"I wonder what the rules are here?" Situ Yaorao asked calmly.

"Qingya Pavilion has established a rule since half a year ago that women who come to Qingya Pavilion must perform their talents." Shui Lan explained.

Ha ha!

Talent? Can you throw darts with your bare hands?

Situ Yaorao hated him to death, but she could only smile.

"Oh, sister. I forgot about this." Just when Situ Yaorao was feeling resentful, Situ Honglei said innocently, as if she knew nothing.

"It's okay, but I don't know how to perform this talent?" Situ Yaorao asked again.

"The stage on the first floor is where the performance will take place. But... a lot of passers-by will be invited." Shui Lan continued.

Wasn't this really just a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for her?

Situ Yaorao really wanted to ask, but she had no idea what was going on with Qingya Pavilion. However, if she really went to perform, it would be a lively scene.

The Crown Princess performed in public without regard for her status... Haha! Once this hat is put on, she will never be able to take it off again.

"Why? Miss Situ, you don't want to? Or do you look down on Qingya Pavilion and us, and don't want to associate with us?" Just as Situ Yaorao was feeling depressed and entangled, Leng Qingling's voice rang out. It was tinged with sarcasm. Situ Yaorao's mouth twitched when she heard it. She suppressed the anger that was about to surge in her heart and smiled, "Miss Leng misunderstood, but I really can't perform."

"The rules of Qingya Pavilion cannot be broken." Leng Qingling frowned.

"Then I won't be in Qingya Pavilion anymore." Situ Yaorao stood up and was about to leave, but she was met by Princess Lianqiao who was coming towards her.

What does it mean that enemies meet on a narrow road?

Situ Yaorao looked at the woman coming towards her and really didn't know what to say.

"Imperial sister-in-law, why are you leaving so soon?" Princess Lianqiao deliberately emphasized the word "Imperial sister-in-law". Situ Yaorao smiled and said, "I haven't married yet, so just call me Situ, Princess."

"Okay. Then Situ, why are you leaving now?" Princess Lianqiao asked puzzledly.

"For some reasons, I can't perform. I'm afraid of breaking the rules here, so it's better for me to leave." Situ Yaorao said, walking around the woman and about to leave.