The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

She was even willing to be a maid. If she still didn't understand Xiu'er's thoughts at this time, she would have lived in the Situ family for so many years in vain.

Xiu'er naturally knew that Madam Situ would find her, so she was not afraid. She raised her head and looked at Madam Situ with burning eyes: "Aunt, my mother brought me to the Situ family for this. If I can't do it, how can I face my mother? My uncle has done a lot of preparation for me. If I can't go to the Prince's Mansion, how can I face my uncle? Xiu'er has lived in that home without a trace of warmth since she was a child, relying on her mother for life. If it weren't for her uncle's help, Xiu'er would have been married to the butcher next door long ago.

Xiu'er dared not forget Da'en, nor did she dare forget... the instructions given by her uncle. Similarly, Xiu'er did not want her sister to marry alone and be lonely. After all, her sister was too kind.

Xiu'er's words hit Mrs. Situ's sore spot.

Madam Situ didn't want to disobey the Gu family's orders; after all, they were her family. Similarly, she didn't want to leave her daughter alone in the Prince's Mansion. What if she was bullied?

She had always hoped that Xiu'er could marry him, but when she saw Xiu'er among the maids today, she gave up the idea.

"Aunt, it's not Xiu'er's intention to be here." Seeing that Mrs. Situ was silent, Xiu'er gritted her teeth and continued. Mrs. Situ heard this and her heart skipped a beat.

I understand. I guess that's what my brother meant.

"You guys, just pretend you didn't hear the conversation just now. Although the cousin is coming as a dowry just like you, you are not allowed to do any rough work in the future." Mrs. Situ instructed the remaining three people.

All three women were respectful.

Then, Madam Situ took Lian'er to a secluded place and said, "Lian'er, I didn't expect what happened to Xiu'er. Although her going to the Prince's Mansion is good for that girl Yaorao, but if she does something she shouldn't do. You have to give her this bottle of medicine. This is an order." Madam Situ's tone was cold.

Lian'er sneered inwardly upon hearing this. Perhaps Madam Situ hadn't realized yet that she and Xiu'er had teamed up? But that was fine. While thinking this in her heart, Lian'er said respectfully, "Yes, I will obey Madam's orders."

"Alright, all of you go with the bridal sedan. Once you go to the Crown Prince's Mansion, even I won't be able to control you. But Lian'er, you need to know your own limitations. If you do something you shouldn't, even if you don't get hurt, your family will suffer as well. You should understand this, right?" Madam Situ said in a calm tone. But Lian'er's face changed drastically.

"When you go to the Crown Prince's Mansion, don't have any inappropriate thoughts. The Crown Prince is not something you can imagine. Just assist Yaorao well, and I will naturally reunite your family." Madam Situ's words made Lian'er hate her to death. However, she didn't dare to show it on her face. She could only say, "Yes, Lian'er will follow your orders. Madam, the bridal sedan is almost gone, so Lian'er will follow it."

"Go." Mrs. Situ waved her hand, indicating that Lian'er could leave.

After the people left, Mrs. Situ's face darkened. She had never dreamed that she would be schemed against by Xiu'er. These days, Xiu'er was well-behaved and obedient, so she didn't let her leave the Situ family. After all, she was her sister's child, and she had had little contact with her sister over the years. But she still felt pity for her sister. Naturally, she wanted Xiu'er to have a good future. She even found many young men for Xiu'er, just to find a good husband.

But the result?

She had actually fallen into such depravity that she was willing to become a maid just to follow him to the Prince's residence. This filled Madam Situ with a certain fear. Xiu'er had wanted to go to the Prince's residence for the Prince's favor and for her future status. If she truly harmed Yaorao for the sake of status... Madam Situ didn't dare to think about the consequences.

She had spoiled her own daughter and brought her up, so how could she know the dangers of the harem?

Mrs. Situ sighed in worry when she thought about this. However, the more important thing at this moment was to sort out the dowry issue.

Madam Situ cannot go to the Prince's Mansion to escort the bride.

So, I can only prepare some trivial things at home.

The sedan chair circled the capital halfway, symbolizing the Phoenix Maiden's parade. If it were the Empress, it would have circled the capital a full circle. Situ Yaorao dozed in the sedan chair. God knows how sleepy she must have been after a sleepless night.

About an hour later, the sedan chair finally landed in front of the Prince's Mansion.

At noon, in front of the Prince's residence, a man stood in the center, dressed in a bright red wedding gown that made him look stunning and eye-catching. Yet, his expression was cold and icy. He never took anyone seriously. He was as aloof as an immortal.

The combination of the two extremes actually made him more eye-catching.

This person is none other than Tan Tai Wu Yue.

Seeing the sedan chair landing in front of him, a hint of joy flashed across the man's eyes.

"The bride and groom have arrived!" the matchmaker's voice rang out, and then she came before the Crown Prince and bowed deeply: "Your Highness, please ask the Crown Princess to step down from the sedan chair."

"Yes." Tan Tai Wu Yue nodded, and the housekeeper behind him rewarded the matchmaker.

Tantai Wuyue's hands were more beautiful than a woman's, but his fingers were so slender that he wouldn't be mistaken for a woman's. The man had gentle features.

His gaze fell on the sedan chair, and when he opened the curtain, what came into view was a bright red.

"Please get out of the sedan, my lady." Tan Tai Wu Yue's voice was very soft, and only a very small number of people could hear it, but the word "madam" scared everyone.

You have to know that the term "niangzi" only appears between husband and wife. In the royal family, such a term is almost non-existent. Ordinary couples, unless they are particularly fond of each other, may not necessarily address each other this way.

Inside the sedan, Situ Yaorao's heart pounded at the sound of the word "mother." She looked at the man's hand. Finally, she placed her hand in his. Then, as if afraid she would take it back, Tantai Wuyue held it tightly.

Situ Yaorao got out of the bridal sedan.

Just as he was about to enter the house, he heard a woman's voice: "Wait!"

As the woman's voice fell, everyone's eyes turned to the Prince's Mansion. Then, they saw Mu Lingwan slowly walk out, accompanied by eight women.

These eight people are all maids in the mansion.

"Crown Prince, Crown Princess, there is a custom of jumping over fire basins in a wedding. I was worried that Your Highness was not prepared, so I came to see you. Unexpectedly, you really forgot to prepare. Fortunately, I have already prepared it. Please jump over the fire basin, Crown Princess." Mu Lingwan's tone was respectful, but the eight fire basins falling to the ground made people frown.

It's true that there's a tradition of jumping over a fire basin during a wedding, but... if the husband is considerate, it can be omitted. Tantai Wuyue naturally didn't want these fire basins. After all, a woman wearing heavy clothing, coupled with a complicated wedding dress, could easily burn it if she wasn't careful. To jump over a fire basin, a woman must have been taught proper manners from a young age. It's hard to say how long it would take to master this step. Tantai Wuyue knew Situ Yaorao's temperament well, so how could she possibly learn this?

So, there was no brazier. But unexpectedly, Mu Lingwan brought it out. And she brought out eight at once. Now things got really lively.

However, regardless of what Tantai Wuyue and Situ Yaorao did, they had to step over the brazier. Crown Princess, you must lead by example. If you don't, you'll become the laughing stock of the capital.

"It's better not to step over this brazier. The auspicious time is approaching, why would you use a brazier now?" Tan Tai Wu Yue questioned in dissatisfaction. Mu Ling Wan's face paled upon hearing this. "This... Your Highness, the concubines in this mansion all step over the brazier when they get married. If the Crown Princess didn't do the same, it would be unconvincing."

"you!"

Tan Tai Wu Yue was angry, but seemed to have thought of something and endured it.

Just as everyone was at a stalemate, a woman's voice was heard from within the room: "It's a custom passed down from ancient times for a woman to step over the fire basin when she gets married. I couldn't escape this custom back then, so naturally I should follow the rules today. As the Crown Princess, I should be able to do this, too. Your Highness, there's no need to be angry. I asked Wan'er to prepare this for you."