The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Situ Yaorao, however, looked innocent: "Why should I worry about you? Look, we've known each other for so long, when have I ever done anything out of line? Although it was a little thrilling sometimes, in the end, it wasn't a big problem, was it?"

Situ Yaorao's words were true. Having known her for so long, Yu Sheng had never seen her do anything truly wrong. However, for some reason, Yu Sheng felt uneasy.

"Don't worry, I won't get into trouble." Faced with Yu Sheng's cautious attitude, Situ Yaorao had no choice but to reassure him. Yu Sheng nodded and said, "That's good. However, if anything unexpected happens, you must tell me immediately. I will help you."

"I know."

"That's good." Yu Sheng nodded. "Should we go to the front of the mourning hall? If we stay here for too long, I'm afraid it will cause misunderstandings." Yu Sheng suggested. Situ Yaorao also had the same idea, so the two of them went to the front of the mourning hall.

At this time, in front of the mourning hall, Situ Honglei was kneeling there, crying. If someone didn't know, they would definitely think that it was her mother who died.

"Sister-in-law, why are you crying here? Where is the Crown Princess? Shouldn't she be here?" The Ninth Prince, who had come to the Situ family at some point, spoke at the right time.

Seeing this scene, Situ Yaorao felt sick.

It was obvious that Situ Honglei was going to do something strange again! Sure enough, Situ Honglei sobbed, "I, I don't know. Auntie treated me like her own daughter. When my sister wasn't around, I came here to kneel. But who knew, whenever I thought about Auntie being gone, I couldn't help it. Sob, sob..." The woman didn't finish her words and started crying again.

The Ninth Prince was in a panic: "You, Sixth Princess, please stop crying. What would happen if others saw this?"

"I...I just can't help it."

"Tsk! It's all the Crown Princess's fault. She's not here when she should be, and she's crying so sadly when she shouldn't be crying here." The Ninth Prince scolded angrily.

When the Ninth Prince said this, everyone who came to pay their respects before and after heard it and started pointing and talking. Most of them praised Situ Honglei for her deep affection.

"Situ, they're talking about you." Because it didn't fit the situation, Yu Sheng suppressed her laughter, fearing it would burst out accidentally. It's true that there's always a way out.

Situ was usually arrogant and domineering, never needing to admit defeat in front of others. However, he was still lacking in interpersonal relationships. Isn't that right? In a short while, Situ Honglei made Situ Yaorao feel like a nobody.

However, Yu Sheng was used to seeing Situ Yaorao making all the decisions, so she felt very happy when she saw her rarely get humiliated.

"You seem quite happy." Situ Yaorao said with a dark face and gritted teeth.

"No, absolutely not. I just thought that if you don't explain, it won't be long before you become the unfilial daughter who disappeared without a care after her own mother passed away."

"Shut up!" Situ Yaorao said angrily. After that, she walked forward and said, "Thank you, sister, for helping me guard the mourning hall while I was away." Situ Yaorao's voice came abruptly.

Those who were originally praising Situ Honglei all shut up.

When Situ Honglei saw Situ Yaorao coming back, she was stunned for a moment, then she sobbed aggrievedly and said, "This is what a younger sister should do. Since my elder sister is not here, I, as her younger sister, should always guard the mourning hall for my aunt."

"Ah, now I'm back, you can leave." Situ Yaorao said impatiently.

Situ Yaorao truly had no patience for Situ Honglei. She had no desire to deal with her at all. Looking at Situ Honglei, Situ Yaorao felt a deep-seated dislike for her. Although her mother's death had no direct connection to Situ Honglei or General Situ, they were still somewhat connected.

If it weren't for that letter asking her to stay at the Situ family's house, she would have left this damn place long ago, and even become irreconcilable with the Situ family from then on. Naturally, Situ Yaorao couldn't be kind to Situ Honglei.

Situ Honglei was stunned. She looked at Situ Yaorao awkwardly. She had never expected Situ Yaorao to be so blunt and unreserved in front of others. For a moment, she found it hard to accept.

"Sister, you...how can you say that? Aunt treated me like her own daughter. Now that Aunt is gone, I want to do my best to be filial to her." As she spoke, Situ Honglei began to sob.

"You said it yourself, love is like a daughter. Your mother is still alive and well. You'd better not be an eyesore here." Situ Yaorao said, and then directly lifted her up and knelt there. This overbearing move made the people who came to pay their respects look sideways. Most of them felt pity for Situ Honglei, and some were dissatisfied with Situ Yaorao's overbearing behavior.

However, Situ Yaorao's domineering attitude was also justified. After all, she was the Crown Princess. And who made her mother lie in there?

Therefore, for a moment, no one pointed fingers at Situ Yaorao. In the dark, Yu Sheng couldn't help but twitch her lips when she saw Situ Yaorao being so simple and rough.

As expected, Situ was not good at talking to people properly. The reason why Situ Honglei could always succeed with her was probably because she was unwilling to explain herself, right?

If it weren't necessary, she would have treated Situ Honglei like a stranger. The harmless frame-ups were a daily occurrence for her. However, it was precisely this attitude that made her even more distressing. Didn't this person have any truly trusted friends from the beginning? Yu Sheng couldn't help but think back to when she had just gone to buy the Lan Qinglou.

If he hadn't been there later, perhaps her life would have been even more tiring, right?

He and Situ were friends. They were also close friends. Yu Sheng was incredibly grateful for this relationship. Even if he didn't like Situ Yaorao, he couldn't bear to see her sad and lonely.

General Situ held a high position, so naturally many people came to pay their respects. Situ Yaorao knelt before the mourning hall for a whole day, only rising after the sun had set.

When she got up, Situ Honglei was still standing there sobbing, as if accusing Situ Yaorao of being ruthless and heartless. Situ Yaorao was annoyed by her crying. She said, "Have you cried enough? I'm not interested in what you want to do. But I'll be honest, don't provoke me. Otherwise, I don't mind letting you know what regret is."

After saying that, Situ Yaorao turned away.

Situ Honglei never dreamed that Situ Yaorao would be so resolute today. After the person left, Situ Honglei's face darkened. Her expression was so distorted by jealousy that it didn't seem like her.

Situ is enchanting!

Why, why are you still so arrogant at this moment? The Situ family will no longer belong to you and your daughter. How dare you be so arrogant? What gives you the right?

Situ Honglei was filled with resentment. The empty mourning hall made her mind move. As she entered the mourning hall, a calculating look flashed across her eyes...