The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

At this time, Situ Yaorao had recovered somewhat from the medicine she had taken. At least she wasn't hallucinating like before. Seeing Madam Situ coming over, Situ Yaorao called out in a thick nasal voice, "Mom."

Hearing Situ Yaorao calling her, Madam Situ smiled: "Yaorao."

"Mom, what's wrong with you?" Situ Yaorao looked at Madam Situ and asked doubtfully.

"No, mother just wanted to ask, the girls' exam is coming up soon. If you pass it, what are your plans?" Madam Situ was still smiling, but Situ Yaorao could sense the seriousness in her expression. Perhaps she didn't get the answer she wanted from Nangong Ling? Thinking of this, Situ Yaorao breathed a sigh of relief. So she said, "My daughter hasn't thought about it yet."

"Haven't you thought about it?" Madam Situ frowned. "How could I not think about it? Once you pass the women's exam, you'll be married. By then, even if Mother wants to keep you by her side, there won't be any reason for her to do so."

"Then why don't I just not take the female exam?" Situ Yaorao said.

"If you fail the female exam and Honglei passes, your father will probably find a reason to ask the emperor to make Honglei a legitimate daughter, and you will no longer be the eldest daughter. Honglei is no longer a child. If she becomes a legitimate daughter, I believe the position of Madam Situ will soon belong to her mother. By then, how can my mother and I have a place in the Situ family?" Madam Situ looked at Situ Yaorao and spoke slowly, but her attitude that could not be refused made Situ Yaorao's heart tremble.

Yes, she was worried about this, too. After all, what could that scumbag father not do? Thinking of this, Situ Yaorao was firm in her answer: "Mom, I will definitely pass that female exam, no matter the cost. But... as for marriage, I have to think about it again. After all, this is a major event in my life, and I don't want to marry a man who is like my father."

Hearing Situ Yaorao's words, a hint of gentleness appeared between Madam Situ's brows. She stroked Situ Yaorao's head and said, "Yaorao always said this in the past. But Yaorao, there are some things that are beyond your control. After you pass the women's exam, if you still haven't found your ideal husband, I will have no choice but to marry you off to someone I favor."

"Mom..." Situ Yaorao frowned and wanted to refuse.

"Yao Rao, this is the fate of us women. No matter who you love, no matter what you want, in the end, you have to consider the overall situation. You will never be qualified for freedom. How much does mother want you to be different from her? However, mother can only watch you follow her old path and can't do anything for you." Mrs. Situ choked up when she said this.

Those eyes that were always full of wisdom now had a hint of sadness that Situ Yaorao did not understand.

Situ Yaorao thought, perhaps, that was a past that belonged to Madam Situ alone, a past unknown to others but deeply engraved in her mind.

"Mother, I will do my best." Situ Yaorao wiped the tears from her eyes. Upon hearing this, Madam Situ nodded gently, and then said: "Then Yaorao, you can rest first. Mother will not disturb you anymore." After that, Madam Situ left Yaorao Pavilion.

News of Situ Yaorao's illness reached General Situ the next day. As for the reason? It was because of Situ Honglei's upcoming engagement with that Dongfang Gongzi.

The Situ family was hosting a banquet for the Dongfang family. Situ Honglei requested that Situ Yaorao be present. General Situ, always deeply concerned about his daughter, naturally requested Situ Yaorao without further ado.

But Situ Yaorao is sick, how could Mrs. Situ allow it?

And that's why the matter got completely out of hand.

Situ family, inside the Enchanting Pavilion.

Madam Situ protected Situ Yaorao behind her and looked at General Situ: "My husband, Yaorao is seriously ill. If the Dongfang family comes, wouldn't it be better for Honglei and her daughter to go over? Do we have to drag Yaorao to see them while she's sick?"

Madam Situ's words startled General Situ. Just as he was about to say something, he heard Situ Honglei sobbing softly, "Sister, do you really hate me so much? Or are you really reluctant to leave Young Master Dongfang? But Young Master Dongfang loves me. Sister, I don't ask for your blessing, I just ask you to come and see us. Can't even this little wish be granted?"

Situ Honglei's soft sobs made General Situ's hesitation disappear. What remained was only anger: "Did you hear that? Get up! As your sister, you're not planning to go to your sister's engagement party? That's ridiculous! If you don't get up today, get out of the Situ family!"

"Husband, this is too much." Mrs. Situ's attitude also turned cold.

"You shut up too!" General Situ scolded. Upon hearing this, Madam Situ's face turned pale and she seemed to be on the verge of collapse. Situ Yaorao supported Madam Situ and looked at the two aggressive people opposite calmly. She chuckled: "Father, don't be angry. I'll go." After that, she looked at Situ Honglei again: "Sister, this person must understand things. You also know that you are a concubine's child and cannot be in public, so you let me, your elder sister, support you. You did a good job in this. Sister, you have come to me, your elder sister, to ask for your help. How can I not agree to you? Wait, I will go after I change my clothes."

"Thank you so much, sister." Situ Honglei's expression twisted for a moment, but soon subsided.

After confirming that Situ Yaorao would go, General Situ took Situ Honglei away. After the two left, Madam Situ sighed, "Yaorao, why are you tormenting yourself? If you don't want to go, then don't go."

"Mom, since Situ Honglei wants me to go so much, wouldn't I be letting her down if I don't go? Don't worry, she will soon regret taking me there." Situ Yaorao said as she found a bright red dress.

Situ Yaorao was naturally beautiful. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with brilliance, especially when she smiled. Her long, black hair remained smooth and silky, needing no care.

The waist is thin and slender, and the figure is perfect.

Her fair complexion made her look even more noble. While Situ Yaorao might not have a good reputation, as the eldest daughter of a wealthy and influential family, she possessed a natural dignity. It all depended on whether she wanted to show it or not.

After Situ Yaorao finished dressing herself, she turned around and looked at Madam Situ, who had always looked at her so gently, and said, "Mother, in this world, the real pain is not to strike a blow against a person, but to strike a blow against their heart. Destroy all her pride. Only then will that person be truly in agony."

"Yaorao...you have changed." Mrs. Situ looked at Situ Yaorao and sighed.

"Why would mother say that?" Situ Yaorao felt a little flustered.

"The Yaorao of the past was never like this. She always believed Hong Lei's words and suffered the consequences," Madam Situ sighed. Hearing this, Situ Yaorao fell silent for a moment. "Mother, I don't know what I was like in the past, but now I only trust you. If my sister hadn't bullied us, I wouldn't have done anything to her. But she's pushing me too far now, so for me, and for mother, I won't give in anymore."

"She doesn't want us to have an easy life, so I'm going to make her shoot herself in the foot." Situ Yaorao's tone was icy. She had never been treated like this before. In her mind, if anyone dared to bully her, she would beat them to a pulp. Although training was tiring, it was for her own good.