The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

He could do anything to the woman in his arms, but he could not completely possess her.

After Situ Yaorao stood up, she saw that Tan Tai Wu Yue had cut his own finger, and the blood fell on the bed like a red plum.

Situ Yaorao couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. Looking at Tantai Wuyue, a hint of apology appeared in her eyes. Then she heard him say, "No matter what, you are my Crown Princess. Even if you can't do anything, you are still mine. That's enough."

Tantai Wuyue's words made Situ Yaorao's heart tremble. Is this enough? It was like a humble request.

"I... I will try my best to find an antidote." Situ Yaorao said gritting her teeth.

"I'll find it for you. Just do what you want to do. No matter what dangers there are in this world, I will bear them for you. Don't refuse me." Tantai Wuyue's tone was so gentle. Situ Yaorao nodded with a blush. After all, she still liked this person!

Seeing her nod, Tantai Wuyue smiled with satisfaction. Looking at the woman, he wished he could give this person all the beauty in the world.

Soon, just as Tan Tai Wu Yue said, someone came in to check the bed and then dressed Situ Yaorao.

After washing up, Tantai Wuyue took Situ Yaorao's hand and said, "Let's go. It's time for us to go to the palace to pay our respects to our mother."

"Enter the palace?" Situ Yaorao's teeth ached at the thought of entering the palace. She and the Queen were truly at odds.

"Don't worry, as long as today passes, you can go once a month. Besides, I'm here when you go to the palace to pay your respects, and the Queen Mother won't do anything to you. Besides... don't you want to meet Wuyan?" Tan Tai Wu Yue tempted Situ Yaorao. Hearing this, Situ Yaorao finally nodded with a moved heart: "Then, let's go."

Every time she arrived at the palace, Situ Yaorao always felt like she was trapped in a cage. Perhaps it was because the atmosphere of the palace was too heavy?

However, regardless, Situ Yaorao still followed Tantai Wuyue to the Phoenix Pavilion where the Queen was staying. This was the Queen's exclusive place for guests. And today, because it was Situ Yaorao's first time to pay her respects, the ceremony was somewhat solemn.

When Situ Yaorao and Tantai Wuyue arrived, they saw three women seated there. The one in the center was the Empress. The woman beside her wore an elegant purple dress and a peacock jade hairpin. Her face was as beautiful as a peach, her eyes slightly closed. She was no more than twenty years old.

The woman on the other side was about the same age as the queen, though she seemed more reserved. She also looked somewhat familiar.

"Situ Yaorao greets the Queen and all the ladies." Situ Yaorao didn't know who these people were, so she said this.

Tantai Wuyue greeted the Queen: "Your son pays his respects to the Queen Mother."

"You kid, I told you to rest at home for a few days, why do you want to come and pay your respects so soon?" The queen looked complaining, but she was satisfied with the attitude of the two men.

"Mother, I have received an imperial edict and will be going south to deal with the plague. I don't know when I will be able to return, so I came here." Tan Tai Wu Yue said respectfully.

When he said this, Situ Yaorao and the Queen were both shocked.

plague?

In ancient times, these two words were a death warrant. How could such a dangerous thing happen to Tan Tai Wu Yue?

Situ Yaorao found it unbelievable, while the Queen was furious.

"When did my son receive such an imperial edict? Why don't I know about it yet?" The queen's tone carried a hint of complaint.

Upon hearing this, Tantai Wuyue said respectfully, "The secret decree issued by my father the day before my son's wedding will surely be made public soon."

"Really? How can we let you go on such a dangerous mission?" The queen was even more dissatisfied.

"Mother, as the Crown Prince, I should share your worries. The plague has caused the people to suffer, and I should do something for them. Please don't be angry anymore."

"But..." The queen's face still looked ugly.

"If God blesses me, I will be safe and sound. If God does not, it is just my fate." Tan Tai Wu Yue's attitude was very indifferent, and he looked like he was already prepared.

"Sister, the Crown Prince is righteous, so it's better for you not to say too much." The one who spoke was a woman who was about the same age as the Queen. This woman had a gentle look between her eyebrows.

Upon hearing this, the Queen's expression darkened. "My sister, you're right. By the way, the Sixth Prince is about to have his wedding banquet, right? I wonder when it's going to be?"

The Queen's words froze the woman's smile. She was nearly pissed off about Situ Honglei marrying her son. This Queen was really bringing up things she couldn't bring herself to talk about.

"Thank you for your concern, sister. I think it will be in the next few days. It's just marrying a concubine, so it's not appropriate to have a grand ceremony. Sister, don't worry about it."

"How can this be? The Sixth Prince hasn't married a princess yet, so he should arrange for a concubine. What's more, she is the younger sister of the enchanting girl. I should pay more attention to her." The Queen had an understanding expression on her face, but she was already thinking of some bad idea in her mind.

The other woman said, "Don't worry, sister. My son has already said it. There's a plague in the south right now, so it's better not to hold a grand wedding banquet at this time. After all, she's just a concubine. The crown prince is more worrying. And the south... ah!"

The woman calmly retorted to the Queen, who calmed down. No matter what, she couldn't bow her head in front of the Sixth Prince's mother.

Situ Yaorao and Tantai Wuyue watched them bicker. After a while, the woman left. The only one left was the purple-clad beauty.

"Prince, this is Enchanting. This is the Emperor's favorite. Concubine He."

"Greetings, Her Majesty the He Consort." Situ Yaorao bowed her head. Tantai Wuyue simply watched expressionlessly. The only people he needed to greet were the Empress and the Emperor.

Seeing Situ Yaorao, Concubine He smiled a little: "I have heard that General Situ's daughter is a beauty beyond compare. Seeing her today, it is indeed true."

"Thank you, Empress He, for your compliments."

"I am only speaking the truth, but it has been really hard on my sister. If someone else had been the Crown Princess, I would have wanted to marry my sister to the Crown Prince as a concubine. But now that I have seen Yaorao, I have no choice but to give up."

The woman said with a chuckle.

Situ Yaorao and Tan Tai Wu Yue were both silent upon hearing this.

"Alright, you all should go back now. I'm a little tired." The Queen also spoke. And her words meant Situ Yaorao's liberation. For the first time, Situ Yaorao discovered that the Queen was so understanding.

Tantai Wuyue pulled Situ Yaorao out of the pavilion and said, "Don't ever get close to that He Fei again."

"What? Could it be your lover?" Situ Yaorao saw that Tan Tai Wu Yue was serious and couldn't help but teasing. Tan Tai Wu Yue heard this and didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "If I had that kind of lover, I'm afraid I would have died long ago. Anyway, listen to me and don't get close."

"Okay." Situ Yaorao smiled faintly.

"Oh, I almost forgot, when did you receive the imperial edict?" Situ Yaorao asked, changing the subject. Tantai Wuyue lowered her eyes slightly, "I received it before the wedding. I'm afraid my father is determined to have me go south."

"you……"

"Don't worry, I'll be fine. I'll grow old with you." Tantai Wuyue touched her head and comforted her. Situ Yaorao felt uneasy when she heard this.

"Okay, I'll take you to see Wuyan. Wuyan seems to be in a worse mood recently. You are the only one in the palace who is close to her." Tan Tai Wu Yue changed the subject, and Situ Yaorao nodded naturally when she heard it.

She still likes Princess Wuyan very much.

So the two of them went to Princess Wuyan's residence.

After entering and seeing Princess Wuyan, Situ Yaorao also noticed it. Princess Wuyan seemed really unhappy. Her face was also gloomy. Seeing Situ Yaorao coming, she was a little surprised: "Why are you here?"

"Let's see yours."

"You and the Emperor are married, right?" Wuyan smiled, but it was a forced smile.

"You should have known about yesterday's wedding banquet." Situ Yaorao thought Wuyan was a little strange. Upon hearing this, Princess Wuyan's expression darkened. "Right now, I'm like a blind person in this palace, unaware of anything. The news of your wedding was something the maid overheard, but I wasn't sure of the exact date. Seeing you here with your brother today, I guessed you were getting married today." Princess Wuyan's smile was faint, and even with a smile, she couldn't hide her inner sorrow.