The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Madam Situ spoke earnestly, and looking at Situ Yaorao, her helplessness deepened. What could be more sad for a mother than her daughter falling in love with a man she shouldn't love?

Hearing this, Situ Yaorao blinked and said, "Mother, I promise, what I said is true. Although the prince is a good person, I still know who I am. Even if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince really wants to marry me, perhaps the Situ family will have to consider it. Although I don't remember many things, my master has taught me a lot in the past few days, and I have also understood some things myself. I won't make things difficult for you." Situ Yaorao looked at Madam Situ and said very obediently.

Upon hearing this, Madam Situ laughed, "Are you telling the truth?"

"Really, I will never trouble my mother about these things again."

"Mother is not afraid of you causing trouble, but I am afraid that you will end up falling for it. My child, you must remember that you can find any man in this world, but don't look for someone from the royal family. Mother would rather you find a husband who is not outstanding in this life, and spend your life like that. At least this way, you will be very happy."

Madam Situ looked at Situ Yaorao and said softly. Situ Yaorao nodded and said, "Yes, I will."

"That's good. Okay, mother won't say anything more to you. Just be good these days. When you pass the women's exam, mother will find you a perfect husband and let you marry into a good family. Then mother won't have anything to worry about." Madam Situ looked at Situ Yaorao and said softly. Situ Yaorao shook her head after hearing this: "Mother, I don't want to get married. Even if I do, I must choose someone I like. Otherwise, it's better to stay like this for the rest of my life."

"Child, are you in love with someone?" Madam Situ looked at Situ Yaorao warily. Situ Yaorao thought about it and shook her head, "No, I just... don't want my affairs to be decided so arbitrarily. Maybe, mother, you think it's nothing, but in your heart, it's depriving your daughter of her freedom. Mother, in this world, parents' orders and matchmaker's words are the orthodoxy, but I don't like this."

When Mrs. Situ heard what Situ Yaorao said, she couldn't help crying.

"You, why are you crying?" Situ Yaorao respected this lady from the bottom of her heart. No matter if it was as the mother of this body or as the lady of this family.

Being able to be the daughter of such a man was a blessing for her, so she didn't tell him that she loved Cang. She was afraid that he would worry. When she could leave this family, go far away, and be free, she would go find Cang and be with him.

"It's nothing. I just... I just heard something you said to me once before, and I felt a little emotional. These past few days, you've been so well-behaved and smart that you hardly seem like my daughter anymore. But after hearing your bold words, I'm convinced that you're still my enchantress, still the same, the enchantress I've spoiled." The lady finished speaking, wiped her tears, and said, "Okay, I won't bother you anymore. Go and rest. Young Master Nangong should be here to teach you soon."

"Yes, he will probably be here soon." Situ Yaorao lowered her eyebrows.

"Young Master Nangong is a good man. If you really want to marry someone, Young Master Nangong is a good candidate. Mother sees that your temper has improved a lot after following him for the past two days." Mrs. Situ looked at Situ Yaorao and said again.

Situ Yaorao felt alarm bells ringing when she heard this. No wonder Madam Situ would find a master for her. Was she planning on having her marry Nangong Bingshan in the future?

"Mother, he's too cold. Besides, how can a master and a disciple get married? If they really get married, we'll definitely be laughed at in the future." Situ Yaorao made up an excuse, but she didn't even believe it herself.

A joke? Haha! She's the biggest joke in the capital right now, how much more can she be laughed at?

"You little girl, forget it. Since you don't agree, I can't force you to do anything. Just go." Seeing that Situ Yaorao was dissatisfied, Madam Situ didn't force her. She seemed very patient.

But precisely because of this patience, Situ Yaorao felt even more dangerous.

Situ Yaorao suppressed her worries, bowed, and returned to Yaorao Pavilion. Inside her Yaorao Pavilion, her master had already arrived. Seeing Situ Yaorao coming back from outside, he stood up and walked to her side and said, "Is your hand better?"

"Not yet, it will probably take some days. I think Master will let me have a good rest these days, right?" Situ Yaorao said with a smile.

Nangong Ling frowned when he heard this, and then took the zither over: "People who learn to play the zither must first learn the posture. Since you can't play the zither, then just try to practice the posture. Otherwise, you will be embarrassed when the girl takes the exam in the future."

"Master..." Situ Yaorao looked at Nangong Ling with a bitter face, almost begging him. However, the man remained unmoved and said, "No, as the eldest daughter of the Situ family, this isn't your first time taking the female exam. When you enter the female exam hall in the future, you'll definitely be noticed. What if you get nervous and forget everything? So the best thing to do is to engrave all of this into your bones now. Even if you forget, you'll do it automatically. Come, sit here."

After Nangong Ling finished speaking, he no longer paid attention to Situ Yaorao.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao could only sigh helplessly.

With a master like this, what could she do? She could only sit there silently. Striking a pose was definitely the most tiring thing. When playing the piano, it was a bit tiring, but at least you could hear the sound. But now? No sound, just sitting there silently.

"People who learn to play the piano are mostly smart and talented. You are very smart, but you didn't start learning from a young age, so it will be very difficult to learn now. However, it is also good, because you are more understanding now. Maybe, you can become a musician in the future." Nangong Ling said lightly.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao couldn't help but laugh: "Master, are you teaching the eldest daughter of the Nangong family to learn the zither and become a zither player? If my mother hears this, it will be terrible."

"Who can predict what will happen in the future? I'm just helping you plan ahead. As a woman, you can't influence others, so you can only acquire more talents so that you can survive in the storm." Nangong Ling said, squatting in front of Situ Yaorao. "Originally, I didn't want to teach you because I hate teaching others. But... Ruobai invited me here, and the moment I saw you, I thought that maybe teaching you wouldn't be a bad idea. Because you don't seem to know anything."

"Master, are you saying that I don't know anything and that teaching me will give me a sense of accomplishment?" Situ Yaorao asked with a smile. The man shook his head and said, "Not really. Well, it's hard to explain. Just continue. After two hours of getting into the right posture, we'll start studying."

"Reading?" Situ Yaorao wanted to eat Nangong Ling. Is this man a devil? He's torturing people without paying for it. First he poses, then he wants to read. Her hands are hurt now.

It wasn't so bad before I got hurt, so why is the treatment so bad after I got hurt? Thinking about it, Situ Yaorao felt like crying but had no tears.