The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"The poisonous peony in Xunyang City is effective for my illness. And the genius doctor Bupo also asked me to save Xunyang City before he would help me cure my illness. That's why the prince did that." Situ Yaorao explained.

When Mrs. Situ heard this, she was a little surprised.

"Then Prince, are you really willing to do this for you?"

Situ Yaorao nodded.

Madam Situ's expression was serious: "Yao Rao, don't let anyone know about this. From now on, you can't even tell mother about this kind of thing, do you understand?"

"Ah?" Situ Yaorao was puzzled.

Mrs. Situ sighed, "Since ancient times, beautiful women have been the source of disaster. How many people in this world have been ruined because of this? The prince likes you, which is your blessing, but also your sin. If one day, he gives up everything for you, you will bear the eternal infamy." Mrs. Situ's words made Situ Yaorao feel cold in her heart.

Madam Situ's words struck a chord with her. What she feared most was being spoken of in that way someday. But she probably wouldn't live to see that day, would she?

However, despite thinking this in her heart, Situ Yaorao did not show any emotion on her face. She only said, "I will not tell anyone about this matter. If it gets out, I'm afraid my daughter's life will be in danger. Don't worry, mother. I know my limits."

After hearing what Situ Yaorao said, Madam Situ nodded with satisfaction: "Mother knows that you have always been smart, but Yaorao, not everything in this world can be as you wish. If you marry the prince in the future, you must be careful when dealing with the women in the prince's mansion. Especially the one named Mu Lingwan." Madam Situ said with a serious face.

"Mu Lingwan?" Situ Yaorao had some impression of this woman, the concubine of the Crown Prince's Mansion. She had met her before and also thought that woman was difficult to deal with.

"Mu Lingwan has always dreamed of becoming the Crown Princess. With her talent and knowledge, if she had a noble status, she wouldn't have been a problem. The reason she's been a concubine all these years is simply because she's a brothel girl, unworthy of a noble family." Madam Situ couldn't help shaking her head when she said this. "You've taken what she wanted most. Who knows what she'll do in the future. The last thing I want is for you to marry into a powerful family and be embroiled in intrigue for the rest of your life. My beauty, just live happily."

Madam Situ spoke with a deep sorrow. Situ Yaorao retorted, "Mother, Situ Honglei is marrying the Sixth Prince. If the Crown Prince and I hadn't married, you would have been suppressed by Second Mother in the future. You'd never have been able to rise above your status. I don't want all your plans over the years to go to waste. I also don't want to become one of those pitiful people bullied by illegitimate daughters. Besides, I love the Crown Prince. How lucky am I to marry the man I love?"

Situ Yaorao said with a smile.

When talking about the prince, he seemed to be a lot happier.

Seeing her like this, Madam Situ felt relieved. It was indeed difficult for a woman to marry the man she loved. Since ancient times, marriages were arranged by parents and matchmakers. Yaorao was able to have the emperor arrange a marriage, and the man she had always loved was hers. If it weren't for the Yuehua poison in her body, she would have wanted to go to the Gu family and beg her brother to help Yaorao. Unfortunately, the Yuehua poison doomed her life.

Madam Situ didn't know who to blame. Although the poison was administered by her enchanting uncle, it wasn't his intention. The culprit behind all this was the Situ family. And the mastermind behind this was General Situ.

Mrs. Situ didn't want Situ Yaorao to hate General Situ, so she didn't even want to mention it again.

She only hoped that Situ Yaorao could live this short life in peace, so that... she wouldn't have any worries in the future.

"Mother, what are you thinking about?" Situ Yaorao saw Madam Situ in a daze and couldn't help but ask with concern. Madam Situ was stunned when she heard this, and then suddenly realized: "No, nothing. Mother was just wondering if there is anything you should pay attention to when you go to the Prince's Mansion. Many people in the Prince's Mansion have connections. If someone is not careful and you suffer a loss, I'm afraid you won't have anyone to complain to."

Seeing Madam Situ so worried, Situ Yaorao couldn't help but smile helplessly: "Mother, I'm not going to be a concubine, nor am I going to be a maid. Naturally, these things will never happen to me. Once I enter the Prince's Mansion, I will be the Crown Princess. As the Crown Princess, I have the final say in this Prince's Mansion. Since ancient times, a higher-ranking official can crush people to death. Be it Mu Lingwan or the other people in the Prince's Mansion. Even if they have great abilities, don't they have to be obedient in front of me?" Situ Yaorao looked at Madam Situ and asked back.

Upon hearing this, Madam Situ nodded and said, "That's true. Yaorao is not your mother, so I think she won't be too soft-hearted and let others suffer for you." Madam Situ said this, but she was still worried. So she changed the topic and said, "Yaorao, would you like me to marry Xiu'er to you as a dowry?"

Hearing Madam Situ talking about this again, Situ Yaorao's face really darkened: "Mother, was this your idea or Xiu'er's?"

"Both. Xiu'er is a very well-behaved girl, and she gets along well with you. She really wants to be with you. And mother doesn't want you to be alone in the prince's mansion, helpless and helpless." Mrs. Situ explained.

Situ Yaorao sneered inwardly when she heard this. What a well-behaved Xiu'er, scheming so hard just to get into the Prince's Mansion?

If it was someone she didn't like, she would have actually agreed. She would have dealt with Xiu'er when she got to the mansion. But this person was Tan Tai Wu Yue, and she didn't want to give him to anyone else. Naturally, she wouldn't allow it. So she said forcefully, "Mother, I told you before that I don't need her. If you really want to send her to the Prince's Mansion, why not ask for her hand in marriage? He might agree. However, once she enters the Prince's Mansion, she will be my enemy."

Situ Yaorao's words were clear, and how could Mrs. Situ not know that Situ Yaorao really didn't want to? So she gave up the idea and said, "You are so jealous now, you will suffer in the future when you marry him. Forget it, I won't force you. It's probably because Xiu'er doesn't have this blessing."

"Mom, Xiu'er is an excellent woman. In my opinion, it is better to marry her off. That way you don't have to keep her by your side and worry about her all the time." Situ Yaorao said.

Madam Situ hesitated: "Yao Rao, there is a reason why Xiu'er stayed in the Situ family. If it weren't for the Crown Prince, she would not be able to get married in the short term."

"Why?" Situ Yaorao was a little depressed. Why did he choose her Tan Tai Wu Yue?

"This is a secret, I can't tell you, but since you don't want to, I won't force you. Compared to Xiu'er, you are the most important to me." Madam Situ said gently: "Okay, I'll go back first. Your dowry hasn't been finalized yet. The wedding dress is also being made, I have to go and show it to you."

Mrs. Situ said this and then stood up and left.

When Situ Yaorao heard about the dowry and wedding dress, her face flushed. She felt even more nervous and uneasy. No matter how strong a woman is, or what she wants, she will always feel shy when it comes to getting married.

Mrs. Situ had been gone for about a quarter of an hour when Xiu'er returned from outside. She was holding a freshly picked lotus in her hand. She was a little surprised to see Situ Yaorao return, and her rabbit-like eyes were filled with excitement. "Cousin? You're finally back."

"Cousin Xiu'er, did you go to the lotus pond to see the flowers?" Situ Yaorao looked at the lotus in Xiu'er's hand and couldn't help but think of Liu Chen, the man who dared to love and hate.

Seeing Situ Yaorao asking, Xiu'er blushed: "To answer my cousin, Xiu'er saw the description of lotus in a book before, and she was itching to see some, so she went to see them. Then she picked some and brought some back, but she didn't expect that you would come back. I'll give these lotus flowers to you." Xiu'er said, handing the lotus to Situ Yaorao.

If it was anything else, Situ Yaorao might not have accepted it, but these lotus flowers reminded her of Liu Chen, so she accepted it: "What a coincidence, I also like lotus flowers. I will keep these flowers." Situ Yaorao smiled very beautifully.