The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

I never thought that there would be such a good medicinal food in this world.

The man seemed very familiar with the place. After arriving, he was led directly to the second floor. There, he ordered some food. Then he enthusiastically said to Situ Yaorao and Yusheng, "Let me tell you, this place is most famous for its medicinal food, but the most delicious thing is the hibiscus cake." Speaking of the hibiscus cake, the man seemed to have a hint of nostalgia.

Soon, the food came up.

Situ Yaorao also saw the legendary lotus cake. As the name suggests, this lotus cake was shaped like a lotus flower. The lotus leaves were lifelike, setting off the lotus-shaped cake like jade. It looked incredibly tempting. It looked more like an ornamental lotus than food.

"This hibiscus cake is made by a chef in the restaurant. Jade-faced Hibiscus is the full name of the hibiscus cake. Miss and Mr. Yu can try it." said the man in red.

Yu Sheng and Situ Yaorao didn't move. Yu Sheng looked at the man and said, "Sir, we've never met before. Your hospitality towards us today is truly overwhelming. If there's anything you need our help with, just let us know. If we can, we can continue to eat here. If not, let's forget about the meal." Yu Sheng's words were clear. The man smiled upon hearing this. "I just felt a sense of familiarity with you two. I don't have any requests. If there's anything I could ask, it's probably to see the legendary Golden Ganoderma Lucidum."

The man's attitude made Situ Yaorao frown. This man was clearly lying. It seemed like he had other motives.

"Sir, I don't know what you're asking for, but I hope you understand. I don't like beating around the bush. If you don't tell me why you stopped us and invited us here, don't blame us for leaving without giving you face."

"Why are you being so aggressive, girl?"

"I'm not familiar with you, young master." Situ Yaorao said bluntly. The man in red became interested when he heard this: "So, after we get to know each other, you won't ask any more questions?"

"I am a person who will not change once I make up my mind. I hate you." Situ Yaorao said this very harshly, not even willing to hide it.

She instinctively disliked this person.

The man wasn't angry. He just said, "But unfortunately, I like you very much. Even if you hate me, I still like you." The man's eyes fell on Situ Yaorao, with a hint of helplessness: "I know that I seem to be asking for something in your heart. But... what I want, I will naturally get it by my own means. I just want to have dinner with you."

The man's words surprised Situ Yaorao a little, but she felt more helpless.

"Since sir has said so much, we naturally should not have any doubts. I was too harsh just now. I will treat you to this meal." Situ Yaorao looked at the man and said helplessly.

The man was taken aback by Situ Yaorao's sudden change of attitude. However, he smiled and said, "Thank you for troubling me, young lady."

The three of them ate. The lotus cake was quickly devoured. Then, the man looked out the window and said, "This city hasn't been this chaotic in a long time."

"chaos?"

"Yes, ever since the peonies bloomed all over the city, there have been very few people here. It's been very quiet. But now, there are more and more people. I think I should leave soon." The man shook his head.

"Master, do you hate crowds?"

"Yes, once there are too many people, I will feel bored. But if there is no one, I will feel bored. So, I like quiet cities."

"A city that is too quiet is like a dead city." Yu Sheng frowned.

Situ Yaorao also felt something in her heart, and always felt that this person was a little strange.

The man in red didn't care at all: "Miss Situ, do you think Xunyang City is beautiful?"

"If we just talk about appearance, I have never seen a more beautiful city than this." Situ Yaorao said.

"Yes, but if that's the case, why can't it continue?" The man seemed to feel a little sorry.

"The beauty of this city comes at a high price." Situ Yaorao hinted at something. The man shook his head, "Everything has a price. Miss Situ will understand this one day."

"You know who I am." Situ Yaorao's attitude was firm this time.

The man smiled upon hearing this and said, "Perhaps you do. I enjoyed this meal very much. It was the happiest day in Xunyang City. Goodbye. If we meet again in the future, I hope you won't stand against me."

After saying that, the man left.

After the man left, Situ Yaorao also put down her chopsticks.

"Yusheng, who do you think that person is?"

"I don't know, but the only thing that is certain is that he is not on your side." Yu Sheng said.

Situ Yaorao nodded when she heard this: "That's indeed the case."

"Situ, it's the City Lord's birthday soon. Have you decided?" The man looked at Situ Yaorao. Situ Yaorao smiled when he heard this: "It depends on how much the Divine Doctor wants this city to return to normal."

"Are you planning to use the Invincible Doctor?" Yu Sheng found it hard to believe.

"We have always been using each other. He wants to use me to restore the city to normal and attack his junior brother. And I want to use him to restore my body to normal. Let me survive. This is the deal between us. However, the deal can break down at any time. If he has a better choice, he will give up on me at any time. And if I can get the antidote, I will probably give up Xunyang City. After all, Tan Tai Wu Yue is more important to me." Situ Yaorao's voice was very low and soft, and only the two of them could hear it.

Yu Sheng was silent.

"Of course, in this situation, he can't abandon me, and I can't abandon him either. So, the two of us still have to continue to cooperate. Since we are cooperating, he should always give me something." Situ Yaorao smiled like a fox.

Yu Sheng had no choice but to shake her head.

After the two of them had eaten their fill, Situ Yaorao headed straight for the flower garden. When they arrived, Divine Doctor Bupo seemed in a good mood, fiddling with his herbs. A hint of relief crossed his face. He seemed to have thought of something amusing, and he smiled happily.

The Divine Doctor Bupo rarely smiled, so this actually struck Situ Yaorao as odd. Could this man be crazy?

"Since you're here, why don't you come in?" Divine Doctor Bupo had already noticed Situ Yaorao when she came over, but since Situ Yaorao hadn't come in yet, he couldn't help but ask. Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao coughed awkwardly and said, "The Divine Doctor is truly amazing. I knew it was me just standing outside."

"You have that disgusting peony smell on you that's so strong it's hard for me not to notice it. What? Why are you here with me instead of eating your peonies?"

Doctor Bupo stopped what he was doing and looked at Situ Yaorao. Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao just smiled and said, "Doctor Bupo, you're joking. I wouldn't eat those peonies every day, and besides, don't we have an agreement? Now is a good time, so I should come and discuss this with you."

"That's your business, not mine. Why are you discussing it with me?" Doctor Bupo frowned, obviously not wanting to get involved.

"But I can also make that matter no longer my business. Be it one year or three years. It doesn't really make much difference to me. If the miracle doctor just lets me go like this and you stay out of it, then I would rather live only one year. After all, this Xunyang City or the City Lord of Xunyang City has nothing to do with me. I just need to marry the prince in some time and become the prince's consort. By then, I can get whatever I want." Situ Yaorao's attitude was indifferent.

Upon hearing this, Divine Doctor Bupo frowned, "Are you trying to break the contract with me?"

"Of course not. I am a very honest person. But, the genius doctor can't let me go empty-handed, right? Do you think I am a great immortal?" Situ Yaorao just smiled.

"Tell me, what do you want?"

"Does the miracle doctor have a drug that can make dozens of people hallucinate? Or a drug that can make dozens of people lose their strength in an instant? If so, please bring it to me."

"You're not trying to drug me, are you?" Doctor Bupo frowned.