The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Ever since Situ Yaorao came to the Situ family, she has always had a good temper. Even if she is really dissatisfied, she will not express it so directly. For a moment, everyone is frightened by Situ Yaorao's appearance.

No one had ever imagined that this increasingly obedient young lady would suddenly become violent. Furthermore, she was being so unreasonable. The Situ family's wife had died, and she wouldn't allow a new wife?

This doesn't make sense no matter where you put it.

Even the servants couldn't stand it, let alone Situ Honglei who had always hoped that her own mother could become the lady. Situ Honglei's eyes were slightly red, and she looked at Situ Yaorao: "Sister, what you said really makes me sad. Aunt has passed away. If there is no one in the position of lady, will you let daddy manage the Situ family alone? Daddy is a general, and he should not worry about the family affairs. Or, sister, are you so selfish?" Situ Honglei's words pushed Situ Yaorao to a selfish height.

Originally, the servants in this household were deeply dissatisfied with Situ Yaorao and Madam Situ. Firstly, it was because General Situ disliked them, and secondly, Madam Situ never considered these people a thing. After all, how could Madam Situ, accustomed to being high and mighty, possibly be on equal footing with these people for petty gains? Or even speak kindly to them?

Therefore, these servants really hated Madam Situ to a certain extent. Now that Madam Situ had left, if she was not there, the things in the house would have been burned. From this, it can be seen how much these people hated Madam Situ.

However, these had little to do with Situ Yaorao. She swept her cold eyes over everyone and sneered, "That's the Situ family's business. I only know that if anyone takes my mother's position while her body is still warm, I will be unhappy. I am... always easy to talk to, but if I am unhappy, I will want everyone to be unhappy with me. Of course, if you don't care, just stand in that position and try it." Situ Yaorao looked innocent, as if to say, "I'm just saying my thing, you can agree or not."

Situ Honglei was furious when she heard this. Just as she was about to say something else, she heard her mother say softly, "General, you heard it all. You said before that Yaorao is gentle and will not argue with me or embarrass me. But what about now? Just now when you were not here, she beat me. Now that you are here, she..." Situ Yaorao's second mother was crying like a pear blossom in the rain.

General Situ, who was standing beside her, was in a state of trance. Hearing the woman he loved crying, General Situ turned around blankly: "What... did you say? Sorry, I didn't hear it just now."

"Huh?" Situ Yaorao couldn't help but laugh. Er Niang looked at General Situ with an ugly expression, "I didn't say anything."

"I'll go in first." General Situ pushed away the person in front of him, walked tremblingly into the yard, walked past Situ Yaorao, and walked into the main room of Mrs. Situ, which he rarely entered since his marriage.

The room was just as it had been, empty yet still grand. On the bed, the woman was wearing the same clothes she'd worn when she married him. But the difference was that she was so vibrant, her smile so bright. She'd married him even though she didn't love him. She'd been abandoned by her family, yet she still cared for them.

She has spent her entire life trying to balance the conflicts between the Situ family and the Gu family.

General Situ looked at the lifeless woman on the bed and wondered, perhaps... he hated her? Or perhaps, envied her? No matter how he thought, he couldn't figure out the relationship between him and her. General Situ staggered over to the woman and knelt on the ground. A trace of struggle and pain crossed his resolute face.

"why?"

His voice was hoarse and a little confused. Over the years, he had long been accustomed to venting his anger on her when he was angry, and accustomed to opposing her. Now, she just lay there quietly, never arguing with him again.

"Didn't you say you wouldn't give up? Didn't you say you were the wife of the Situ family? Why? Why? No matter how wronged you were in normal times, you would never say anything. What are you doing now? Revenge! You woman, you are so disgusting! It has come to this point, and you still want to disgust me!" General Situ said, slamming his hand hard on her bed.

The red bloodshot in his eyes told how sad he was.

General Situ had mixed feelings about Madam Situ. Back then, he had married her. From the beginning, this woman had been aloof and unyielding, never yielding to anything. It was as if nothing was worth her attention. Back then, he had fantasized that this noble lady would one day be gentle with him, bow to him, even call him husband. But in the end, he gave up. That child, born prematurely, had shattered the last shred of trust between him and her.

She said it was his child. But perhaps she didn't even believe it herself? Situ Yaorao clearly didn't resemble him at all. Perhaps it was fate. He had met Hong Lei's mother. He had betrayed her all those years ago.

No one would dislike a woman who loves him wholeheartedly after meeting a woman who doesn't love him. Gradually, he forgot about Madam Situ's kindness and began to get used to enjoying family happiness with the woman he loves. But now?

General Situ looked at the person on the bed and felt as if a part of his heart was empty. There was no way to fill it. Sad? Perhaps sad?

This woman should have been with him forever. She should have been his wife for life. She still owed him money.

General Situ sneered as he thought about it. He stood up and said, "You owe me this. So, don't think I'll be sad for you. Even if you die, it's your own fault."

After saying that, he walked away. On the bed, the woman remained lying there, letting the excitement, anger, and rage of others rage against her. All of these emotions could no longer move her heart. The smile that remained on the corner of her mouth was as if she was truly relieved.

When General Situ came out, his face was no longer confused. He looked at Situ Yaorao and said, "The mistress of the Situ family will not be replaced within a year. Is the Crown Princess satisfied with this result?"

"I hope you can do what you say, father." Situ Yaorao said coldly.

"Come here, prepare a room for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. Something happened to the Situ family tonight. It's rare for a noble to come. We can't ignore the rules of our Situ family." As General Situ finished speaking, Situ Yaorao's brows furrowed. Was he telling her that the Situ family would cut ties with her from now on? But this was fine.

She wanted to keep the Situ family safe only because of her mother. As for this person? He had nothing to do with her anymore.

"Prince, Princess, please come in." The housekeeper looked at Situ Yaorao, a little timid. Situ Yaorao tonight was really too cruel. Tan Tai Wu Yue, on the other hand, just watched everything that happened in the Situ family silently, without saying a word. When Situ Yaorao was about to leave with the housekeeper, Tan Tai Wu Yue just accompanied her to leave. When leaving, Situ Yaorao couldn't help but take another look at this familiar courtyard. It was like a dream. If it weren't for that letter, if it weren't for the content of that letter, she couldn't believe that the woman who looked so strong and beautiful would choose such a path that makes people sigh.

"No one is allowed in or out of Madam's room tonight. Let her stay in the Madam's courtyard for another day. You, those on guard, go out and guard." General Situ ordered coldly, his usual affability gone. Normally, Madam Situ was the strictest person in the mansion. Coming from a wealthy family, she held her servants to very high standards. Even the slightest misbehavior would be punished. It was precisely because of this that the Situ household remained so well-organized.

General Situ came from humble beginnings. Without Madam Situ to manage the Situ household for him, he would naturally not have such an orderly residence. Now that Madam Situ is gone, he naturally has to take on all responsibilities...