The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

At this moment, Situ Yaorao and Yusheng were together in a garden in the eastern suburbs. Yusheng watched from outside while Situ Yaorao walked inside. She had learned her lesson today. She had brought enough water to wash the petals before eating them.

The petals tasted bitter, but after taking them in her mouth, Situ Yaorao felt her body getting hot. She stayed here until the sun set before leaving.

Situ Yaorao's hair nearly turned white twice during the process. Fortunately, the bottle of medicine given to her by the divine doctor Bupo helped alleviate the pain. However, her health has improved significantly.

The feeling of powerlessness she had felt a few days ago never returned. This was nothing short of a happy event for Situ Yaorao.

However, she finally realized it: "Yusheng, the peonies in this city absorb human blood. If I eat the peonies, won't I be the same as the city lord?"

"But you are not the one who is harming people. You eat these flowers, so that they can no longer absorb the blood and energy of the city lord. It will also be a good thing for the people in the city. Besides... aren't you also going to help the people in this city? Just consider it as atonement." Yu Sheng comforted.

Situ Yaorao nodded after hearing this.

But there was a trace of worry in my heart.

Is it really okay for her to be like this?

The night was still beautiful. The capital was brightly lit. There hadn't been any major events in the capital these past few days. If there had been any, it would probably have been Miss Situ's return home to visit her parents.

If there is any more, it means that the prince is going to inspect Xunyang City.

Xunyang City is inspected annually. However, in the past two years, it was the Sixth Prince's faction that inspected Xunyang City. Furthermore, there were constant reports of unusual activity in Xunyang City. Therefore, this year the Emperor sent Tan Tai Wu Yue to the city. However, he was accompanied by Tan Tai Yun Yi.

This kind of inspection is rare, so to speak, only once every ten years. This shows how much the emperor cares about this inspection of Xunyang City.

At this time, inside the Prince's Mansion.

Tan Tai Wu Yue and Tan Tai Yun Yi were both troubled by this matter.

"Although there are problems in Xunyang City, if we find out, it will be disadvantageous to us. My father has always been grateful to the Lord of Xunyang City for saving his life." Tan Tai Yun Yi said as he looked at the man writing a memorial on the throne.

Upon hearing this, Tantai Wuyue said, "That's true. However, the people in Xunyang City have suffered so much. Do we really want to allow so many people to die just because of my father's dissatisfaction?"

"Prince, in order to accomplish great things, it's inevitable that bones will pile up under your feet. Haven't the Sixth Brother and the others pretended not to see it for the past two years?"

"It's their business if they act as if they don't see it. I don't want to watch the residents of this city die like that."

"Prince, everything must be considered carefully. Do you know what the consequences would be if you really touched the master of Xunyang City? The Lord of Xunyang City is still young, and my father almost treats him as his own son. If the ministers had not disapproved, he would have even made the Lord a prince of a different surname. Now, he has committed such a heinous crime, and my father has turned a blind eye. You want to offend my father at this time? Do you really not want to be the Crown Prince, and really want us all to die with you?"

Tantai Yunyi practically grabbed the crown prince's collar and yelled. Somehow, he felt like the crown prince was harder to please now than before. Even though he'd been kind-hearted in the past, he wouldn't hesitate on such a major matter. But now, he hesitated even on this matter. It was infuriating!

Tantai Wuyue understood what Tantai Yunyi said. He pondered for a moment, then said, "I understand. Just like before, let's just go through the motions. Later, when I have the ability, I will compensate Xunyang City." Tantai Wuyue's brows furrowed as he spoke this. But in the end, he reluctantly convinced himself.

After all, becoming the emperor was the most important thing to him. Only by becoming the emperor of Lan Lin would he have better means to protect that person.

Seeing that Tan Tai Wu Yue had agreed, Tan Tai Yun Yi finally relaxed his grip. His expression regained its composure, "Since that's the case, let's get ready. We just need to take a look around once we enter Xun Yang City."

"it is good."

Tantai Wuyue Dao.

Seeing that Tantai Wuyue had truly agreed, Tantai Yunyi finally felt better. However, he didn't realize that there's a saying: plans are not as fast as changes.

Of course, this is a story for later.

Time does not seem to be fast, but if you say it is slow, it passes in the blink of an eye.

Three days wasn't enough time for anything to happen. While waiting for Tantai Wuyue to arrive, Situ Yaorao and Yusheng had figured out a lot of things about the city. They even found out the city lord's birthday, which was seven days away.

That day was undoubtedly the best opportunity to take action.

I also know. The owner of the peony seeds that even the Divine Doctor Bupo values ​​is called Hongluo. He specializes in poison techniques, and his attainments are so high that even the Divine Doctor Bupo cannot match him.

However, Doctor Bupo studied medicine, while that man was a poison maker. The two were mutually exclusive. And they were also brothers. Therefore, Doctor Bupo and him had long ago made an agreement: neither of them would interfere with the other's plans.

This time, the Peony Project was that man's, so he had to break it before he could make a move.

Situ Yaorao simply attributed this to the boredom of the Divine Doctor Bupo. Of course, the Divine Doctor Bupo still held her life in his hands. Naturally, she didn't dare say this out loud.

That morning, the sun shone brightly, its warmth radiating from the sky. It brought a surge of hope to the gloomy city. Just then, two men in white robes and purple-gold crowns rode tall, red horses, slowly passing through the street. Hundreds of people followed behind them. These were the princes, on patrol from the capital.

Situ Yaorao sat in the room, looking down through the window. When she saw Tan Tai Wu Yue, she quietly threw the jade pendant he had given her down below. It hit Tan Tai Wu Yue squarely. However, just before it landed on his head, Tan Tai Wu Yue caught it.

Following this movement, the group of soldiers behind him drew their swords, their expressions alert. However, Tantai Wuyue glanced at the jade pendant in his hand, his eyes flashing.

"What? Did you find a treasure?" Tan Tai Yun Yi, who came with Tan Tai Wu Yue, looked at him suspiciously. Tan Tai Wu Yue nodded when he heard this.

"Oh? That's interesting. Is there something in this world that you call a treasure? Let me see it." Tantai Yunyi asked with interest. Tantai Wuyue put the jade pendant away. Then, noting the inn, he drove towards the City Lord's Mansion.

Seeing Tantai Wuyue's expression, Tantai Yunyi didn't say anything. After all, everyone has some secrets.

"Is that all?" Yu Sheng asked, puzzled, standing beside Situ Yaorao. This method wouldn't be as convenient as going directly to see Tan Tai Wu Yue.

"Alright. If I go to see him directly, it will attract attention. Now everyone knows that I went back to my hometown. If they knew I was in Xunyang, who knows what would happen. I don't want to cause unnecessary trouble. That jade pendant is his. He gave it to me. Now I throw it away. He will definitely know it's me." Situ Yaorao looked calm. She was not worried at all that Tan Tai Wu Yue would not come.

Yu Sheng looked at Situ Yaorao with a strange expression: "I don't know where you get your confidence from. But since he will come, I will move next door. There is no need to worry about anything happening to you." Yu Sheng said.

"Okay." Situ Yaorao was too embarrassed to let Yu Sheng sleep on the floor every day, so she nodded naturally.

At the same time, Tan Tai Wu Yue and Tan Tai Yun Yi entered the City Lord's Mansion.

Inside the City Lord's Mansion, the master of Xunyang City wore a gorgeous black robe embroidered with pale gold Sanskrit characters. He had a seductive and refined appearance, but his eyes and eyebrows held a cold expression. His entire demeanor gave off a solemn and murderous aura.

Just like the poisonous black peony.

Noble but unapproachable.

"I pay my respects to your two highnesses." The man's voice was hoarse and broken.

He held a cane in his left hand, apparently because his foot was not healed yet.

"Stand up. My father has already ordered that no prince may accept your kneeling. But City Lord, I feel like I've seen you somewhere before." Tan Tai Wu Yue looked at the man in front of him and felt that he looked familiar.

Upon hearing this, the man said respectfully, "Perhaps it's because my common face makes His Highness feel familiar."

"Maybe." Tantai Wu Yue did not pursue the matter further.