The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"I understand." Situ Yaorao lowered her head. Someone who could force her mother to make this choice, someone who made her dare not even leave any clues behind, who else in the world could do this besides the Emperor of Lanlin?

This was the conclusion she least wanted to admit.

"That person is already at the top of the power in this imperial city, why would he do such a thing?" Situ Yaorao frowned.

"A new dispute has arisen in Mingyue Country. The Prime Minister advocates killing and wants war. However, Lanlin's current situation is not suitable for war. So, what better way is there than to shake the Prime Minister's heart? Madam Situ may not know the role she played until her death."

There was only ridicule in Liu Wuchen's eyes.

"Ridiculous!" Situ Yaorao really thought it was ridiculous. Her mother had lived her whole life only for others. When she was young, she had a beloved, and they were in love with each other. But because of her family, she married General Situ. From then on, her sad life began. Marrying someone who did not love her and did not love her was destined to be tortured. In her whole life, she had not received a single bit of love from General Situ. In fact, General Situ even plotted against Madam Situ for his own unspeakable secret and harmed her. The Yuehua poison had tortured her for so long. And the root cause was nothing more than a plan of General Situ. A plan to eliminate those who were dangerous to him. Presumably, her mother must have been in great pain at that time. Later, she lived for her daughter. Constantly fighting for power and profit. She had lived most of her life in a balance of pros and cons.

How could things be better? How could she satisfy everyone? And now, she had died in the present moment because of someone far away in the Mingyue Kingdom. Perhaps, even she herself didn't know that the person she loved had taken her life?

"I came here today to pay my respects, so I won't stay any longer. But... I have one more piece of news for you. If you, Situ, don't take action on the Seven Star Grass, I'm afraid it will disappear in less than half a month."

"Disappear?" Situ Yaorao was confused. What the hell does disappear mean?

"Of course someone will use it." The man said, chuckled and left. Only the window that was open and letting in the wind was left open. Situ Yaorao walked to the window and closed it, but she could no longer sleep.

Over the past two days, her heart had been in turmoil because of her mother's situation. She didn't know whether she should hate him or not. The emperor of Lanlin was concerned about Lanlin's future. And the prime minister of Mingyue Kingdom was making plans for their own Mingyue Kingdom. Everyone had their own thoughts. Everyone... just followed their own heart.

But, she took her mother with her.

Situ Yaorao was very conflicted. After some confusion, she couldn't help but walk out. Looking at the bright moon hanging high in the sky, Situ Yaorao sighed: "You always hang high up there like this. Have you ever felt sad?"

"The moon doesn't feel sad, nor does it feel upset." The man's voice was gentle, with a hint of hoarseness. Situ Yaorao was startled when she heard the voice. She turned around in surprise. She saw a handsome man with long hair that was a mix of black and white. His eyes were clear and bright, just like the bright moon in the sky. He was very endearing.

"Uncle? How come you came out from the back mountain?" Situ Yaorao was really surprised that this person would appear. After all, he had always stayed in the back mountain.

Situ Lu couldn't help but smile helplessly when he heard what Situ Yaorao said: "Your mother is gone, so why wouldn't I come?"

"That's right." Situ Yaorao fell silent.

"How are you lately? Is there anything that is bothering you?" Situ Lu asked gently. He couldn't possibly dislike Situ Yaorao at all.

This child was his sin, but also his salvation. If there was anyone in this world who could save him, it would probably be the person before him.

"It's okay, it's just my mother's matter that made me a little confused. Mother has always been with me, and I didn't expect that she would take this step." Situ Yaorao smiled bitterly.

"Perhaps, this is a kind of relief for my sister-in-law. She is in the Situ family, but her heart is empty. No one will understand what she wants. No one has ever tried to see if she is sad. Everyone knows that the Gu family used tough measures to marry her to my brother. But no one has ever thought about whether she is happy. This is also a good thing for her."

"Yes, in this way, mother won't be mad at him anymore. She won't have to worry anymore." Situ Yaorao sighed.

"Yao Rao, everyone will die one day. Don't take things too seriously. Your sister-in-law is gone, but you can't fall down. You have to live your own life. I think this is what your sister-in-law wants too much." Situ Lu's tone was gentle. He rarely comforted anyone, but at this moment, he was trying to comfort Situ Yao Rao, telling her not to be sad anymore.

Situ Yaorao was silent, listening to what he said, tears rolling down her eyes.

Seeing her crying, Situ Lu stopped talking and just held her in his arms. The man's embrace was cold, yet for some reason, it made her feel at ease.

Situ Yaorao didn't know what she was thinking. She only knew that she was very tired and wanted to take a rest.

Gradually, her eyelids began to close. Staring blankly at Situ Lu's face, Situ Yaorao opened her mouth, but no words came out. She fell asleep.

Seeing her sleeping, the gentle look on Situ Lu's face disappeared, replaced by struggle.

She looked so sad. If he took her away, she would probably cry again, right? Thinking of this, Situ Lu felt conflicted. He had come here to take her away. He wouldn't stay in this Situ family. But he didn't want to leave her alone either. The Yuehua poison hadn't been cured yet. It was his responsibility, so he wanted to protect her.

"I can't believe that after all these years, my uncle would still use the same medicine to make my sister unconscious." The man's tone was cold and full of sarcasm.

Hearing this, Situ Lu looked up and smiled. "Who was I thinking was so rude? It's Ruobai. You're still the same, annoying as always. Ever since you were little, I've felt that your sister-in-law shouldn't have adopted you. After all, you don't have any redeeming qualities."

"The woman in my uncle's arms is not as charming as you think, so it's time to let her go." Situ Ruobai ignored Situ Lu's personal attack and said lightly.

"What do you mean?" Situ Lu frowned.

"My sister, Situ Yaorao, has been dead for a long time. The first person my uncle saw was this fake. Ah, it's not right to call her a fake. She just used my sister's body. So, my uncle, this person is no longer Yaorao. You should let her go." Situ Ruobai said.

Situ Lu never dreamed that such a thing would happen. He had only just met Situ Yaorao this year, so he knew she was the one at first sight. But he never imagined that she was no longer herself.

For a moment, Situ Lu didn't know what expression to make. Just as he was stunned, Situ Ruobai had already snatched the person into his arms. Looking at the woman in his arms, his face was complicated. "My sister, Situ Yaorao, is a very stupid woman. She doesn't know how to play the piano, chess, calligraphy, or paint, nor does she understand conspiracy and intrigue. She can't even see through the simplest frame-up and exploitation. Because she loves the prince, she was used by Situ Honglei and did many wrong things, which made her notorious and became a well-known useless womanizer. This woman, on the other hand, is shrewd and disdains those conspiracies. The prince who turned a blind eye to my sister at the beginning now regards her as a treasure. Everyone only knows that Miss Situ is the Crown Princess, and no longer calls her a useless person. So, these are two completely different people."

"Really?" Situ Lu was stunned, his mind unable to help but imagine the original Situ Yaorao. Looking at the fainted woman in front of him, he smiled: "Maybe what you said is true. Yaorao was very stupid when she was young, always like to believe what others said. I thought she changed after growing up. It turns out that she just changed into a different person? So, does my sister-in-law know?"

"Mother? She probably knows." Situ Ruobai said.