The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"Mother, why don't you sit with father?" Situ Yaorao asked, somewhat dissatisfied, looking at Madam Situ's dejected expression. Madam Situ shook her head, "Your father doesn't want me to sit with him. The family he wants is exactly the people around him now. You and I are just outsiders. So Yaorao, don't choose the wrong man. Mother will choose the best for you."

"Mother, why do you insist on helping me choose again? Isn't Cang good enough?" Situ Yaorao asked calmly. Upon hearing this, Madam Situ sighed, "Mother, of course, isn't saying that man is bad. He's very talented and handsome. He's probably the most beautiful person I've ever seen. But Yaorao, those ominous eyes will bring disaster. So, mother doesn't want you to be with him. Since ancient times, people with red eyes have been known to bring disaster. They are always shunned."

"Isn't it because they alienate those people that this happens? Mom, I don't care what kind of person he is, nor do I care about his eyes. I just like him very much. That's all."

"You kid..." Mrs. Situ didn't know what to say.

"Mom, I'm not young anymore. There are some things I can figure out clearly by myself. So please don't worry." Situ Yaorao said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Madam Situ wanted to say something, but she had already arrived at the place.

"Mother, we'll talk later." Seeing the place, Situ Yaorao hurriedly jumped down, fearing that Madam Situ would say something else. Madam Situ was a woman of good manners, and she would never talk about household matters after leaving the house. So after getting off the carriage, she was once again the elegant Madam Situ.

Mrs. Situ was very popular. Even though she was not walking with General Situ, many people still surrounded her after she came here and asked about his well-being.

But compared to her, the mother and daughter around General Situ were much quieter.

As Situ Yaorao looked at her, her admiration for Mrs. Situ rose to a new level.

"Yao Rao, what are you thinking about?" Seeing Situ Yao Rao in a daze, Madam Situ asked softly. Situ Yao Rao shook her head and said, "No, nothing, I just think that you are amazing, Mom."

"How can it be said that mother is so powerful? It's just your uncle and your grandfather who are powerful. It's not me that these people are trying to curry favor with." Mrs. Situ said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao fell silent. Perhaps Madam Situ's family was truly powerful! Otherwise, how could the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion have committed so many wrongdoings without implicating her family and even remaining unharmed?

This kind of thing is really unbelievable.

"Mother, why have I never seen them?" Situ Yaorao asked curiously. Upon hearing this, Mrs. Situ's expression darkened: "Maybe we'll have to wait."

Today's banquet is said to be hosted by the Crown Prince, but in reality, it's the Crown Princess who's organizing it. Please come over, ministers, and have a chat.

The prince himself did not show up.

As the number of people increased, no one would care even if there were fewer people at the banquet. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Situ Yaorao decisively said to Madam Situ, "Mom, I'm a little bored. I want to go out for a walk by myself."

"You are not allowed to go to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Madam Situ warned her. Situ Yaorao nodded quickly after hearing this. Madam Situ nodded in satisfaction and said, "Okay, then, go ahead."

After receiving the pardon, Situ Yaorao immediately escaped from the boring banquet and ran outside. She took out the map she had taken from Qiu Ming.

It showed the map of the Prince's Mansion and the location of the Purple Sun Grass. Although Situ Yaorao had a map, she still almost got lost.

She circled around a few times before finally finding the supposed location of the Purple Sun Grass in an old warehouse. This shabby place made Situ Yaorao suspect the map was a joke. However, once inside, she realized it wasn't.

The door wasn't locked, but the items inside were quite nice. There were even quite a few antiques. Situ Yaorao found a box on a pile of miscellaneous items.

This box was also unlocked. After opening it, she found the Purple Sun Grass inside. She found it so quickly that even Situ Yaorao herself was surprised. Just as she was about to leave with the Purple Sun Grass, she ran into a man who came in with a book in his arms.

The man was dressed in purple. The moment he saw Situ Yaorao, a glint flashed in his almond-shaped eyes. He asked politely, "Miss Situ? What brings you here?"

"Prince?" Situ Yaorao felt like she was almost speechless. Haha! Is there anything more embarrassing than taking someone else's things and getting caught red-handed?

"Is there anything you want here?" Tantai Wuyue looked at Situ Yaorao, walked forward, and continued to ask. Situ Yaorao hid the Ziyang grass behind her and shook her head violently: "No, no, I just walked in here by mistake."

"Really?" The man was skeptical.

"Yes! Of course! Otherwise, what do you think I'm doing here?" Situ Yaorao asked loudly. But she felt even more guilty. At this moment, the man pointed at her feet. Situ Yaorao was suspicious, and her face darkened at the sight.

"Your map seems to have been lost." Tantai Wuyue almost laughed when he said this. How could there be such an interesting person?

"This... this is a misunderstanding!" Situ Yaorao was embarrassed.

"You are here to get the Ziyang Grass, right?" said Tan Tai Wu Yue.

"How do you know?" Situ Yaorao regretted asking. Isn't this a case of trying to cover up one's own guilt?

"The map on the ground has the location of the Purple Sun Grass written on it, and there's only one Purple Sun Grass here that anyone would want. Furthermore, you met Miss Ruyi from Tianxiang Tower before, and she seemed to be constantly pestering you. I think you made some kind of deal with her, and it seems that the deal was for the Purple Sun Grass."

As expected, nothing could be hidden from Tantai Wuyue. After hearing his analysis, Situ Yaorao felt completely unwell. With such a clever person around, even if she continued to lie, it would be useless.

"Sorry, it's my fault," Situ Yaorao said, then handed him the Ziyang grass.

"Take it away." said Tan Tai Wu Yue.

"Ah? But, but isn't this something very important?" Situ Yaorao was a little dazed.

"For some people, the Purple Sun Grass is very useful. However, for me, it's just a decoration. I put it here because it would be a shame to throw it away. Since you want to take it, then take it." Tan Tai Wu Yue said, and stretched out his hand: "Come, I'll pull you down from the pile of debris."

Situ Yaorao looked at the hands and thought for a moment before she dared to put them in his hands. After all, this man wouldn't kill to silence someone. Killing General Zhe's daughter for a blade of grass was not worth it no matter how you looked at it. Thinking this way, Situ Yaorao felt a little relieved. However, the next second, Situ Yaorao felt a warmth on her lips, and the fresh breath of a man rushed into her nostrils. The enlarged handsome face made Situ Yaorao feel unwell.

After being stunned for a long time, Situ Yaorao suddenly pushed him away and pointed at him tremblingly and said, "You, you, you, what are you doing to me?"