The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

The Liu family aided and abetted the evil, harming the people of the entire city. They weren't good people to begin with. Even if they were deceived, they deserved it. As for this young master of the Liu family, who could guarantee that he was innocent?

He was born in the Liu family, used everything from the Liu family, and was inseparable from the Liu family. Even if he was used because of this, it was all he deserved. Thinking of this, Yu Sheng felt relieved.

"Yu Sheng, I'm going out first. You...as we said before, you should pay attention to it and make your own decision. As for the details, we can discuss it later." Situ Yaorao glanced at Yu Sheng and said lightly.

Yu Sheng heard this and nodded: "Don't worry, I will get things done."

After hearing Yu Sheng's assurance, Situ Yaorao felt relieved and went out with this Young Master Liu Chen. It was obvious that this Young Master Liu Chen had made preparations long ago. Even the carriage was ready.

"Miss, please get in." Liu Chen opened the carriage curtain for Situ Yaorao and invited her in. Then he entered.

He looked at Situ Yaorao and said, "I wonder how I should address you?"

"Just call me Situ." Situ Yaorao said calmly. She didn't mean to lie to Liu Chen.

"Situ." Liu Chen smiled. Although he knew it wasn't her name, he was still very happy. At least, he was one step closer to her. At home, he was flattered and pampered, and he was already tired of it. Situ Yaorao's current attitude was exactly what he wanted.

Situ Yaorao's gaze fell on the peonies outside: "The peonies in this city are so beautiful. Why don't you appreciate the peonies, but go outside to appreciate the lotus flowers?" Situ Yaorao asked in confusion.

When Liu Chen heard this, his expression darkened: "Because these peonies are completely black."

"Hmm? The colors of these peonies are beautiful."

"I'm talking about the inner qualities of these peonies. When I saw you eating them yesterday, I was a little worried. But seeing you're fine today, I'm relieved." Liu Chen said softly, looking at Situ Yaorao. Situ Yaorao's eyes flickered as she heard this. "Although peonies are a little raw, I really like them. I only ate them for my health. My doctor said that if I could eat the petals, it would be good for my condition. When I went to the Liu family yesterday, I saw how beautiful the flowers were, so I couldn't resist. I didn't expect to cause you any trouble."

"Don't worry, young lady. The city lord won't do anything to our family. He still has things to rely on from our Liu family. But young lady, you should stop eating the peonies in this city. It's not good for your health." Liu Chen said with concern.

Situ Yaorao's eyes flashed when she heard this. As expected, Liu Chen also knew the secret about the peony.

"I don't know what's wrong with these peonies?" Situ Yaorao pretended to be confused.

Hearing this, Liu Chen sighed softly: "This is a secret. I just hope that the young lady will believe me. Don't eat these peony flowers anymore. I don't want to lose you."

"Okay." Situ Yaorao smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. The slight hesitation in her heart finally disappeared. The wealthy families in this city all knew the harm of peonies, yet they still helped the evil. And seeing that Young Master Liu didn't feel any discomfort and his face was rosy, it seemed that the city lord had given them a way to avoid it.

It just makes life difficult for the people in this city.

Although Situ Yaorao was not a kind person, she was still touched by this kind of thing. Therefore, she decided to use Liu Chen.

There is a lotus pond three miles away from Xunyang City.

The lotus pond was filled with jade-white lotuses. As Situ Yaorao approached the pond, she felt a sense of comfort. The lotus flowers, like fairies in the water, danced on the lotus leaves in the breeze.

There was no one around the lotus pond.

"This is the Liu family's place. No one else will come here." Liu Chen beside her explained. The area was spacious, with only one pavilion nearby.

The ten-mile lotus pond actually belongs to the Liu family.

"Whenever I feel unwell, my family asks me to come here, saying that it will help me recover. Yesterday, the girl ate so many unclean things, I think she will feel much better after coming here."

The man looked at Situ Yaorao and spoke softly.

Situ Yaorao suddenly realized.

This lotus pond is probably one of the reasons why the Liu family remains normal? And the reason why Liu Chen brought her here to appreciate the flowers is to hope that the peony will be less harmful.

I have to admit that Liu Chen really cares about her.

"It's really beautiful here. Thank you, Mr. Liu, for bringing me to such a place." Situ Yaorao said with a smile.

The woman was dressed in a flowing red dress. When she smiled, she looked like a fairy, charming and attractive. It was Situ Yaorao's appearance that Liu Chen was attracted to.

"The girl is so beautiful when she smiles." Liu Chen looked at Situ Yaorao and praised softly.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao glanced at Liu Chen and asked, "Sir, is it because you like the way I look when I smile, or is it because you don't know how to smile?" Situ Yaorao walked to the side of the man and asked softly.

"You can't laugh?" Liu Chen's expression flashed.

"People always yearn for what they don't have. Perhaps what you like, sir, is not me. But what you envy is me." Situ Yaorao said.

Upon hearing this, Liu Chen fell silent.

It’s not liking, nor envy, but desire.

She looked so distinct.

Different from him.

"Are you unhappy? As the young master of the Liu family, you should have everything you want." Situ Yaorao looked at Liu Chen and continued.

Hearing this, Liu Chen nodded. "Yes, I am the young master of the Liu family. I can get whatever I want. But this is not what I want. The family has planned everything for me. From the moment I was born, they planned my path for the next few decades. From the beginning, my existence has been a chess piece of the family. I will become whatever the family wants me to do. I don't know whether I am Liu Chen, or their chess piece."

There was a deep sense of distress in Liu Chen's words.

Situ Yaorao's eyes flashed when she heard this.

"If you don't like it, just resist. If you think the family is bad, then leave." Situ Yaorao said with an extremely innocent look. Liu Chen heard her and looked at her, shaking his head: "The Liu family is my home. Even if I don't like it, I can't leave."

"Young Master Liu Chen is so kind." Situ Yaorao said in a low voice.

"You're wrong, Situ. How can the wealthy families in Xunyang City be considered kind? Everyone is black-hearted." Liu Chen said with some disdain. He even felt a little self-loathing.

"If Master Liu Chen had the ability to change everything, would he do it?"

"No." Liu Chen answered simply.

"Huh? You don't like it, but you're not willing to change?"

"I'm the only one who doesn't like it, but there are many people who like it. I can't be so selfish."

"Selfish?" It was unclear who was being selfish. Those wealthy families, for their own selfish desires, were causing the city's people to suffer. If this continued, within three years, Xunyang City would be a dead city.

"Miss, let me take you to eat something." Liu Chen didn't want to talk about what happened here anymore. So he took Situ Yaorao's hand and walked towards the east.

"Is there anything to eat here?" Situ Yaorao was puzzled. Is there anything to eat in such a desolate place?

"This way." Liu Chen pulled Situ Yaorao and after a long walk, they finally found the house. On the plaque of this large house was written the word "Liu".

Obviously, this is the Liu family's house. "Young Master." The gatekeeper at the Liu family's door saw Liu Chen coming and saluted respectfully.

"I'm hungry, go make something to eat. Also, don't let anyone else come over." As he said that, Liu Chen pulled Situ Yaorao to go in.

"Young master, wait a minute... May I know who this girl is?" The gatekeeper looked at Situ Yaorao warily.

"Who she is has nothing to do with you? Get out of here. This young master doesn't want to see you." Liu Chen's attitude was extremely arrogant. The gatekeeper said respectfully, "Young master, you don't know, the city lord and the doctor are also here. The head of the family has ordered that no one unrelated to the Liu family be allowed in this villa."

"Who told you that she has nothing to do with the Liu family? This young master has taken a fancy to her. She will be mine from now on." Liu Chen said arrogantly, and then he pulled Situ Yaorao in.

Situ Yaorao didn't expect that Liu Chen would be so unruly in front of others.