The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"It's nothing. If this incident gets out today, I think father will definitely ask us. After all, the Gu family won't play dumb. You should know what to do, right?" Situ Yaorao looked at Situ Honglei. Worried about her relationship, she warned him again.

Situ Honglei's face changed and she nodded: "Don't worry, sister, Xiu'er is also my cousin, how could I tell anyone?"

"No, she's not your cousin." Situ Yaorao corrected the woman and continued, "What is your mother's status? Is she worthy of being associated with the Gu family? Don't flatter yourself."

"Puff..." Princess Lianqiao, who was sipping her tea sullenly, spat out a mouthful of it. Unexpectedly, Situ Yaorao's mockery of Situ Honglei was unexpectedly funny.

Situ Honglei also had an ugly expression on her face. She said aggrievedly, "Sister, there's no need to remind me. I know that I am of low status."

"That's good to know. If a person is mean, he will do things in a very mean way. I don't want to see the same scene as today again. You don't have to play dumb about what happened today. After all, everyone with a discerning eye already knows it. I gave you this chance, but you didn't seize it. So, there's nothing else to say between you and me. From today on, where you are, I'm not."

Situ Yaorao's words were quite harsh.

Situ Honglei was furious when she heard this, but when she thought about the current situation, she could only grit her teeth and endure it.

"Cousin." Just when the situation had become awkward, Xiu'er, who had changed her clothes, came down. Behind her, followed two little maids, who were extremely respectful.

"Xiu'er, let's go home." Situ Yaorao said with a smile. Xiu'er nodded, then looked at Situ Honglei and said with a smile: "Second cousin, let's go home."

Xiu'er's harmless look startled Situ Honglei. For the first time, she felt a little embarrassed. So she followed her.

After everyone left, Princess Lianqiao put down her teacup and looked at Princess Bingli with dissatisfaction: "Sister Bingli, why did you protect that woman today? If you didn't protect her, I would definitely make her lose face."

"Then what? You made her lose face. Haven't you ever thought about whether the Crown Prince would make things difficult for you?" Bingli asked back.

"I...I just can't stand that woman!"

"Lian Qiao, there's more than one way to deal with someone you dislike. Your petty actions will only hurt both you and others. If you truly dislike them, just kill them. Once a person dies, there's nothing left. No matter how much the Crown Prince loves and cares for her, it's all in vain." Princess Bingli placed her hand on Princess Lian Qiao's shoulder and consoled her. Hearing this, Princess Lian Qiao hesitated.

"Lian Qiao, don't do such stupid things next time. Do you know that because of what you did today, I am in a difficult situation?" said Princess Bingli.

"how?"

"You haven't forgotten what happened with Wuyan back then, have you?" Princess Bingli asked coldly. Princess Lianqiao turned pale when she heard that.

"You should know how important this matter is to us. Once Situ Yaorao gets involved, the prince will definitely be involved. When the truth comes out, can you bear the consequences?" Princess Bingli asked angrily.

Princess Lianqiao shook her head.

"I originally wanted to use today to slowly make friends with Situ Yaorao. I endured the previous falling out with her. But I didn't expect you to get into trouble as soon as you came downstairs. Do you know what will happen to the Crown Prince if Situ Yaorao decides to get involved in Princess Wuyan's affairs? Lian Qiao, why don't you use your brain!"

"Oh, Sister Bingli, please stop arguing. At worst, I'll find someone to kill her. At most, the Crown Prince will hate me." Princess Lianqiao was finally annoyed by the noise.

"I hope you have the courage. Okay, Qingya Pavilion doesn't need to be open today. Let's go back to the palace. If we go back too late, I'm afraid mother will scold us again." Princess Bingli suppressed her anger and said lightly.

When Princess Lianqiao heard this, she nodded.

For women, the most important thing is chastity.

In the carriage, Xiu'er's face was pale and her expression was dazed. She looked absent-minded. Obviously, her attitude in front of Princess Bingli just now was all fake. She just didn't want others to see her vulnerable state.

Situ Yaorao looked at Xiu'er, feeling a little guilty. After all, today's situation was caused by her. If she hadn't been afraid that General Situ would find out that she had sneaked out and get scolded, she wouldn't have dragged Situ Honglei with her, let alone go to that damn Qingya Pavilion. Xiu'er wouldn't have ended up like this. Although the silver and the contract were given to Xiu'er. But how could the pain in her heart disappear so easily? I'm afraid that without a certain amount of time, Xiu'er will not recover.

Thinking of this, Situ Yaorao felt even more guilty.

After returning to Situ's house, Xiu'er and Situ Yaorao confessed their crimes, then went into the room and never came out again.

"Miss, would you like to eat something?" It was already late, and Lian'er prepared dinner for Situ Yaorao and asked. Situ Yaorao shook her head and said, "I have no appetite. You can give it to Xiu'er."

"My cousin also said she doesn't want to eat." Lian'er said.

"Then put the food in front of her door. If Xiu'er doesn't come out these two days, don't bother her. Let her be quiet for a while." Situ Yaorao ordered.

"What happened to Xiu'er?"

Outside the door, Madam Situ, who had just walked over and heard Situ Yaorao's instructions, asked hurriedly. Situ Yaorao was stunned when she heard it. She looked at Madam Situ and said, "Mom, you're overthinking it. Xiu'er is fine." Situ Yaorao smiled and said.

"Really?" Mrs. Situ looked at Situ Yaorao doubtfully.

"Of course it's true. She's just a little tired after going out for fun today. I wanted to let her have a good rest for two days. After all, she's not my daughter and she's not used to going out for fun." Situ Yaorao explained obediently.

Mrs. Situ was relieved after hearing this. She pulled Situ Yaorao over and said earnestly, "Yaorao, Xiu'er rarely interacts with others at home and doesn't like to talk. She is a very well-behaved person, so don't let her be bullied. Mother originally wanted to let her marry the prince with you. That way, you will have someone to look after in the future. It will also allow Xiu'er to be closer to you, so you can protect her. If she marries into a wealthy family, how can she cope with her temper? Mother only has you as her daughter. Naturally, I am taking care of Xiu'er. Back then, mother wanted to hold Xiu'er by her side to keep you company. She is like your own sister."

Madam Situ said softly.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao's mouth twitched: "Mother, if you really want us to be sisters, then you must never mention the matter of the prince again. It's not that I'm petty. But, no matter how good sisters are, once they fall in love with the same man, the final outcome will be tragic. I don't want Xiu'er and I to fight to the death over such a thing one day." Situ Yaorao said seriously.

"This... shouldn't be the case, right?" Mrs. Situ couldn't imagine that Xiu'er would argue with her.

"Mother, you can know a person's face but not his heart. Even if you know his heart, it will change. When the man you love does not belong to you alone. When you see the man you love walking towards someone else, problems will naturally arise in the end. I know you feel sorry for me, and I know you feel sorry for Xiu'er, but precisely because of this, mother, you must not let both of us marry the prince." Situ Yaorao looked at Madam Situ seriously.

Upon hearing this, Madam Situ hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Mother knows, I will tell your aunt about this matter. However, you must take good care of Xiu'er. At least, she must not be bullied while she is in our Situ family." Madam Situ repeatedly reminded her.

Situ Yaorao felt like crying when she heard this. How could she tell Madam Situ that Xiu'er had been bullied? And, moreover, in a very miserable way?