The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"Really? If that's the case, then aren't we sisters being bullied in vain?" Situ Yaorao looked at these people coldly, with murderous intent in her eyes.

If there weren't two princesses present, she really wouldn't mind killing these people herself.

"This... I know this matter really makes you feel uncomfortable. How about this? I, Qingya Pavilion, will take charge and give you some compensation." Princess Bingli said gritting her teeth.

"Compensation? Princess, do you think we are short of money?" Situ Yaorao looked at her with disdain.

Princess Bingli also thought this was a bad idea. However, after being repeatedly refuted by Situ Yaorao, she also felt a little angry: "Since Miss Situ doesn't agree with this or that, why don't you give us an explanation and we will do it."

"Okay." Situ Yaorao agreed straightforwardly. But in her heart she thought: Haha, this is exactly what I've been waiting for.

Situ Yaorao's straightforwardness made Princess Bingli even more stunned. Was she waiting for her here?

"Tell me what you want." Princess Bingli said.

"It's very simple. If these people want to live, it's not impossible. But what happened today must be kept silent."

"I think everyone agrees on this."

"Everyone can talk, but there should always be some restraint."

"How to restrain it?" Princess Bingli was puzzled.

"Princess, please help me write some contracts and let these people sign them. Of course, each person must compensate my cousin with one thousand taels of silver. Otherwise... let's do the same thing as before. Let these people die." Situ Yaorao said with a smile.

"There are more than a hundred people here. Isn't one thousand taels too much?" Princess Bingli frowned.

"Since they dared to come in, they must have money. Princess, there is no need to make excuses. Otherwise, I might change my mind and tell the prince about this matter." Situ Yaorao said lightly.

It must be said that the name "Tan Tai Wu Yue" was a powerful weapon among these royal children. Princess Lian Qiao didn't know, but Bing Li knew very well that Tan Tai Wu Yue was quite fond of Situ Yaorao. Otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed to this arranged marriage.

In the palace, she feared only three people the most. One was her father, one was the Sixth Prince, and the other was Tan Tai Wu Yue. She feared her father because he held the power over her life and death. She feared the Sixth Prince because his aura was too fierce. And she feared Tan Tai Wu Yue because he didn't care about anything.

If someone doesn't care about anything, it's a bit worrying. Such a person wouldn't hesitate when doing anything. In their eyes, it's as if nothing existed, whether it was the royal family or the people of the world. Until this year, when the news of Situ Yaorao broke, she had once had a chance conversation with Tantai Wuyue.

He also knew how important Situ Yaorao was to him. When a man who no longer cared about himself fell in love with a woman, it was obvious how much he cared about that woman.

It is no exaggeration to say that if Tan Tai Wu Yue really knew about what happened today, no one present would be able to escape.

Thinking of this, Princess Bingli had no choice but to nod and say, "Okay, I will make the decision for these people on this matter." After that, she ordered someone to write a contract.

And it had her seal on it.

The contract stipulated that no one was allowed to reveal what had happened today. If anyone did, they would be flogged to death. If they agreed, they would sign it. If they disagreed... no one dared to think about it.

Naturally, no one present disagreed.

With Princess Bingli around, the matter was quickly resolved, and the men were finally released.

When the door was opened, each of the men rushed out like crazy, fearing that Situ Yaorao would drag them away to pay with their lives.

"Is this okay?" Princess Bingli handed all the contracts to Situ Yaorao, and also gave Situ Yaorao the banknotes. Situ Yaorao raised an eyebrow: "The same goes for these people."

"What? Situ Yaorao, don't be shameless! This princess will not sign!" Princess Lianqiao jumped up and pointed at Situ Yaorao.

"It's up to you whether to sign or not. If you want that box of rouge to end up on the Crown Prince's desk, then don't sign." Situ Yaorao said coldly. Princess Lianqiao instantly lost her energy.

"What rouge?" Princess Bingli looked at Princess Lianqiao suspiciously, but she saw a flicker in her expression. She instantly understood half of what she was saying and cursed her inwardly for being a fool.

Princess Lianqiao had no choice but to sign the agreement. However, she didn't give any money. Situ Yaorao wasn't prepared to ask for it. She was glad to have signed it.

Princess Lianqiao signed it, so naturally others signed it too.

"This... Sister, I don't have to sign it, right? After all, Xiu'er is also my cousin, how could I tell anyone?" Hong Lei looked at the contract with an ugly expression.

Looking at Situ Yaorao, he felt extremely aggrieved.

"Sign it, otherwise, don't blame me for being rude." Situ Yaorao said coldly.

"What do you mean?" Situ Honglei frowned with some dissatisfaction.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao laughed: "It's nothing, it's just... Sister, you should know that Xiu'er's mother is from the Gu family. If this matter gets back, what do you think will be the result?" Situ Yaorao looked at Situ Honglei with a smile. Situ Honglei's face turned pale.

Let alone her. Everyone present was stunned.

Situ Yaorao said she was a cousin, but she didn't expect that she was actually a cousin from the Gu family.

Who didn't know what kind of family the Gu family was? Those present were no fools, and for a moment they all cursed Princess Lianqiao in their hearts.

Situ Honglei gritted her teeth and signed the contract. She knew Xiu'er was related to the Gu family, but she had forgotten it when Princess Lianqiao was tormenting Xiu'er. At that time, she was only thinking about the angry expression on Situ Yaorao's face when she found out.

After everyone signed, Princess Bingli also took the initiative to sign. This surprised Situ Yaorao. Princess Bingli handed the contract to Situ Yaorao and said, "Today's incident should be kept secret by everyone. A woman's chastity is more important than her life. If today's incident gets out, it will be the death of Miss Xiu'er. My Qingya Pavilion is for everyone to communicate with each other, not to harm people." After that, Princess Bingli said to Xiu'er, "Miss Xiu'er, today's incident is my fault. As the owner of Qingya Pavilion, I did not expect this situation to happen. It's just... now we have done what we should do and apologized. Miss Xiu'er, please don't take it to heart anymore. Let this nightmare pass. What do you say?" Princess Bingli stared at Xiu'er and asked.

When Xiu'er heard this, her eyes turned red and she looked at Situ Yaorao helplessly.

Situ Yaorao gave her the contracts and banknotes: "Xiu'er, these are all yours. As for whether to forgive them or not, it's up to you. If you don't forgive them, your cousin will naturally find a way to help you vent your anger. I don't know... if it's for the sake of your reputation, it's better to end it like this. After all, no one will know."

"Okay. I'll listen to you, cousin." Xiu'er nodded. She lowered her head, but her eyes were grim.

"Miss Xiu'er is truly understanding and righteous. Although I'm a princess, I don't have the same broad mind as Miss Xiu'er," Princess Bingli praised. She felt relieved. This matter should finally be over.

"Thank you Princess Bingli for taking charge of Xiu'er." Xiu'er said in a low voice.

"Come here, take Miss Xiu'er to change her clothes. Don't let her catch a cold." Princess Bingli waved her hand and ordered. Then, Xiu'er was taken away.

As for the women present, they all left one after another. The only people left in Qingya Pavilion were Situ Yaorao, Situ Honglei, Princess Bingli, and Princess Lianqiao.

This scene was, I have to say, extremely embarrassing.

Princess Lianqiao couldn't help but dislike Situ Yaorao. And Situ Honglei didn't dare approach. God knows, Situ Yaorao is already furious, and with her and Princess Lianqiao's scheme today, who knows what will happen.

"Sister." Situ Yaorao smiled and looked at Situ Honglei. The word "sister" startled Situ Yaorao: "Ah? What do you want me to do?"