The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"Stay here and prepare some good food." Yu Sheng ordered.

"Alright, please come upstairs," the waiter said, taking Situ Yaorao and Yu Sheng upstairs. He found them a room by the window. However, the furnishings in this room also featured peony patterns. After all this time, Situ Yaorao was practically aesthetically fatigued.

So she asked, "Little Second Brother, why are there so many peonies in Xunyang City? And your shop... is also like this?" As soon as Situ Yaorao said this, the little second brother's face changed immediately, and he hurriedly said, "Miss, don't ask these questions again."

"Why?" Situ Yaorao continued to ask.

Seeing this, Yu Sheng stuffed some silver into his pocket and said, "My brother and I have come to Xunyang City for medical treatment. We are really curious about these situations. Please tell us about them, little brother. This will prevent us from getting into trouble later." Yu Sheng's attitude was very good. After hearing this, the little brother thought about it and finally gritted his teeth and accepted the silver.

Everyone loves beauty. Yu Sheng and Situ Yaorao were both exquisitely crafted, naturally pleasing to the eye. The second brother, concerned to prevent them from offending anyone, said, "You two gentlemen, you may not know this. Three years ago, the Emperor issued an imperial decree placing Xunyang City under the control of the City Lord, abolishing the government system."

"Yes, I know about this. Back then, the Lord of Xunyang City cut off his own flesh to save the Emperor in the desolate mountains. He lost a leg, and the Emperor, deeply grateful, ordered the city to be handed over to the Lord of Xunyang City. No officials were allowed to enter the city. Even the princes could not reveal their identities when they came here. They were not allowed to give orders to the Lord of Xunyang City. This incident was considered a good story back then. Xunyang City became a treasured place for martial artists because of its independence and lack of law."

Yu Sheng talked freely.

The second brother nodded repeatedly: "That's right."

"But what does this have to do with the peonies all over the city?" Yu Sheng was suspicious.

Upon hearing this, the second brother also showed a bitter expression: "After the city lord took over Xunyang City, he met a woman. This woman was born with a stunning appearance and loved peonies.

The city lord built many pavilions for this woman, just to make her happy. It was a good thing in itself. The city became much more beautiful because of this. It was even called the City of Peonies. It attracted many guests. But if only it were just like this. The city lord's concubine was too favored, which made the city lord's wife very dissatisfied. The city lord's wife was also a powerful person. She found a way to use peonies to cultivate poison. It became a black peony. The concubine loved this kind of peony very much, so she wanted to return to her room. Unexpectedly, she died suddenly overnight. The city lord was heartbroken. Later, a charlatan who came from nowhere said that the city lord's concubine was a fairy from heaven who had come to earth. As long as the city was covered with peonies given by him, the concubine would meet the city lord in the next life. And the city lord believed it for some reason.

"I've ordered that these peonies be planted throughout the city. In the inns, I've even ordered that every room be decorated with peonies. Anyone who disobeys will be dragged out and executed. Furthermore, the city lord hates anyone bringing up this matter, and if anyone hears your question, it will be disastrous. Also, in this city, do not buy any flower seeds, and do not touch these peonies."

The second brother reminded seriously.

Situ Yaorao and Yu Sheng couldn't help but click their tongues when they heard this.

"Thank you very much. By the way, I wonder if the genius doctor Bu Po is in this city?" Yu Sheng did not forget the purpose of their coming here, so she looked at the second brother and asked.

"Miracles doctor? Are you two looking for a miracle doctor to treat your illnesses?" The second brother looked at them strangely.

"That's true. My sister's illness can only be cured by the genius doctor Bupo." Yu Sheng looked helpless.

"Well... the Divine Doctor Bupo is indeed in the city, but he has refused to treat anyone since three years ago. The city lord's sister fell seriously ill and was dying a year ago, and the Divine Doctor watched her die on his doorstep without saving her. I guess your visit was in vain."

"The city lord's sister? Isn't he afraid that the city lord will be angry if he doesn't save her?" Situ Yaorao just felt it was unscientific.

"Who is this miracle doctor? There's no one in this world he dares not offend. If he says he won't save someone, then he won't save them."

"So that's how it is. Thank you very much. But we still want to try our luck, so could you please tell us where the Divine Doctor Bu Po lives?" After saying this, Yu Sheng stuffed some more silver into his hand.

When the second brother saw the silver, he immediately said, "Divine Doctor Bu Po lives in the flower garden south of our city. That's his residence. Oh, and by the way, he likes to go to the center of the city every day to admire the black peony. It's said that the black peony is poisonous, something he's never seen before, so he's very curious. After the death of the city lord's wife, the mystery of the black peony will never be solved. If you two really want to seek the help of the divine doctor, why not go there and try your luck?"

"Thank you, little brother. My brother and I will rest for a while and then leave. Please bring the dishes up." After saying this, Yu Sheng invited little brother to leave.

"What do you think about what's happening in the city?" Yu Sheng asked after sending the person out.

Situ Yaorao looked out the window. Although the peony was beautiful, it was too extravagant. It was not her favorite flower.

"Things in the city are very strange, but they have nothing to do with us. I came here only to find the Divine Doctor Bupo. As for you... Xunyang City is no longer suitable for opening a restaurant."

"But Xunyang City is a good place. If we really want to make a name for ourselves, Xunyang City is a place we must pass through," said Yu Sheng.

"I know, but this place isn't suitable for brewing wine. We have to transport it here from the Imperial City. This is very troublesome for us. If we want to, we can come here later. But it's not suitable now."

"Not suitable for brewing wine?" Yu Sheng didn't expect Situ Yaorao to suddenly say this.

"Yes. The fragrance of the peonies here is too strong, and I always feel that there is something strange about the peonies in Xunyang City. You might as well take a closer look at the faces of those people. Everyone's face has lost a lot of blood. It seems like they have lost too much blood. It makes me feel frightened. Moreover, although there are many merchants here, there are very few locals who come to buy things. The locals here all have a scent of peony on their bodies, which is easy to identify." Situ Yaorao said.

"You mean, these peonies are poisonous?"

"People say that the more beautiful something is, the more dangerous it is. I agree with this. These peonies look beautiful, but in fact, they may be a death warrant. Yu Sheng, Xunyang City is too weird, and I don't want to get involved in the muddy water." Situ Yaorao frowned.

Situ Yaorao's words touched Yu Sheng. Indeed, if wine can't be made here, then it's really not suitable to open a restaurant here. If you want to open one, you should at least open a restaurant in the city next to Xunyang City. Once you have a fixed place to make wine, you should be able to guarantee that it can be delivered within a day. Otherwise, forget it for now.

After the two decided not to bother with the affairs of Xunyang City, they ate and went downstairs to the center of Xunyang City. As expected, there were black peonies everywhere.

Looking at these peonies, Situ Yaorao frowned.

"Situ, what's wrong?" Yu Sheng asked in confusion.

"Nothing, I just feel something is a little strange. These flowers make me feel uncomfortable." Situ Yaorao said, and quickly walked out of the flowers. She took a deep breath.

"What's going on?" Situ Yaorao's strange look naturally caught Yu Sheng's attention, and he asked with some concern. Situ Yaorao looked at the man and said, "Yu Sheng, I feel like these flowers are sucking the life out of me. This feeling is very similar to when I was sick, but not as severe."

"How can this be?"

"I also think this should be impossible. But this is the fact. Let's go find the genius doctor Bu Po as soon as possible. This Xunyang City gives me a very bad feeling. I don't want to stay here." Situ Yaorao said anxiously.

"Alright."

Yu Sheng nodded. Looking at the flowers, she suppressed her doubts. There were no people in the center of the city. Xunyang City was truly bizarre. It was like a dead city.

However, the news of Xunyang City becoming like this had not spread?

Or... the royal family actually knows, but is just pretending not to know?