The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"Well, that's fine. I feel uneasy and always feel that something has happened. It's better to go back early." With that, Situ Yaorao and Lian'er returned home.

After Lian'er and Situ Yaorao returned home, they saw Madam Situ sitting in her yard.

"This servant pays respects to the Madam, may the Madam live forever."

"Mom." Situ Yaorao called softly.

Upon hearing this, Madam Situ glanced at Situ Yaorao, then at Lian'er. She waved her hand, motioning Lian'er to leave. Lian'er didn't dare to neglect her and hurriedly retreated.

In the entire courtyard, only Situ Yaorao and Madam Situ were left.

"Yao Rao, mother has something to ask you."

"Mom, just say what you want to say." Situ Yaorao said respectfully.

"If... Mother meant if."

"Huh?" Situ Yaorao asked in confusion.

"What would you do if mother cheated on you?" Madam Situ looked at Situ Yaorao and asked nervously. Situ Yaorao smiled when she heard it: "Mother will not cheat on me. Even if she cheated on me, I have nothing to say. Because you are my mother." However, my trust, but only this time.

Situ Yaorao did not say the last sentence.

Madam Situ heaved a sigh of relief after hearing what Situ Yaorao said. She pulled Situ Yaorao to sit beside her, looked at her kindly and said, "Yaorao, you are the only treasure in my life. Even if it means risking my life, I will make you happy. But... many times, many things are beyond our control."

"Yao Rao doesn't understand what mother means."

"It's okay if you don't understand." Madam Situ looked at Situ Yaorao and said with some heartache: "Sometimes, I really hope that time can pass more slowly. At least then, I can let you be willful."

"mother……"

"Yao Rao, there's no need to say anything. I understand everything you want to say. You're a good child. But it's precisely because you're well-behaved that I'm even more reluctant to let you go. If... you can't pass the female exam, that's fine." Madam Situ's voice was soft, but Situ Yao Rao still heard it clearly.

Failed the female test?

If she fails to pass the female exam, she and Madam Situ will live a life worse than death. Now, why would she say that?

"Mother, no matter what, I will definitely pass the women's exam. I will never allow you to be bullied." Situ Yaorao said firmly. Upon hearing this, Madam Situ sighed softly, shook her head, said nothing, and left.

Situ Yaorao looked at the woman's back and the place where her long skirt was dragging, and always felt that she didn't seem happy at all.

Mrs. Situ always acted mysterious when she was with Situ Yaorao, so Situ Yaorao didn't know what was going on. Suddenly, her head hurt even more.

Right now, she felt like she was living in a fog. She wanted to know the truth, but faced numerous obstacles. Thinking of this, Situ Yaorao couldn't help but sigh.

At the same time, after Mrs. Situ walked out of the yard, Lian'er knelt down in front of her.

"Lian'er? What's the matter?" Mrs. Situ looked at Lian'er and asked puzzledly.

Upon hearing this, Lian'er said, "Madam, I followed your orders today and took the young lady to the Chamber of Commerce. However, I didn't expect that Master Dongfang Mo would suddenly attack and take the young lady away."

"In other words, the plan failed?" Mrs. Situ frowned.

"I know my mistake."

"Forget it. This girl Yaorao has been acting very strangely recently. It's understandable that you couldn't control her. I'll handle this matter myself. Just don't tell her." After saying that, Mrs. Situ turned and left.

Lian'er wiped the sweat from her forehead and took a deep breath.

Late at night, the woman looked out the window, seeing the bright moon in the sky, but she couldn't shake the confusion in her heart. Situ Yaorao had never known that life could be so tiring.

Maybe it's retribution.

In her past life, she had lived a heartless life. Relying on her kung fu prowess and the pampering of others, she was practically lawless. But now… those people were gone. And her kung fu wouldn't return anytime soon.

Coupled with the numerous conspiracies in the capital, she felt too exhausted.

Perhaps, the reason why she fell in love with Shangcang was because of his purity. Because that person was so pure that there was not a trace of conspiracy, and he could even accept everything about her.

That's why she likes God. Or maybe, it's not a kind of liking, but a kind of dependence? Thinking of this, Situ Yaorao couldn't help but think of the prince.

Tantai Wuyue, this man, had many schemes. Even being with her was a ploy. But... even so, she couldn't help but think of him.

Just as Situ Yaorao was lost in thought, she felt a burst of fragrance waft into her nose. The next second, her vision went dark.

The moonlight is shrouded and the lanterns are bright.

The purple-robed man sat on the jade platform, looking at the woman on it. His thin lips curled slightly. Tenderness was in his narrow eyes.

"Wake up, it's time to get up." The man's voice was gentle, with a hint of doting.

Lying on the bed, Situ Yaorao felt a strange smell rushing into her nose, followed by a severe headache.

"It hurts!" Situ Yaorao gritted her teeth and whispered.

"It's okay, the effects of the drug haven't worn off yet. It'll be better soon." The man's voice was still pleasant, gentle yet with a hint of coldness.

Situ Yaorao suddenly reacted when she heard this. She looked up and felt terrible: "Prince? Why is it you? Where am I? What did you do to me?"

"You asked so many questions at once. Which one should I answer first?" Tantai Wuyue looked at Situ Yaorao with amusement. Her beautiful eyes were filled with deep affection.

Situ Yaorao was extremely afraid of the man's gaze, so she dodged and asked, "Why am I here?"

"I sent someone to bring you here." The man answered honestly.

"You sent someone to bring me here? Why?" Situ Yaorao was puzzled.

"Because I want to see you."

"You can see me if you want..."

"Can we send someone to invite you? Will you come?" Tantai Wuyue asked. The man's attitude was very casual, but he saw through Situ Yaorao's thoughts.

Situ Yaorao fell silent. Indeed, if he had sent someone to invite her, she would never have come. Whether for himself or for Madam Situ.

"Where is this?" Giving up arguing with the man, Situ Yaorao asked with some resignation.

"This place is called Jingyue Lake. It was discovered by a friend of mine, and I later bought it. In the center of this lake, the emerald jade platform is good for the human body. It can alleviate any disease." Tan Tai Wu Yue said lightly.

"Such a nice place is really a bargain for you." Situ Yaorao stood up and muttered.

"This is the first time someone has said this." Tan Tai Wu Yue chuckled.

"kindness?"

"When I mentioned it before, people would just say I was blessed by nature, or congratulate me for getting this treasure. This is the first time someone has said that to me."

"Isn't it?" Situ Yaorao asked back.

Upon hearing this, Tantai Wuyue finally couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Hahahaha, yes, you are right."

"Did you bring me here just to laugh at me?" Situ Yaorao looked around. This was an open-air terrace. The cold wind blew in from all sides, making her curl up uncontrollably.

"I brought you here just to let you know my secret."

"Your secret?" Situ Yaorao was puzzled.

"This is one of my secrets. If one day, I am no longer the crown prince, or even the emperor, I will come here to live in seclusion." Tan Tai Wu Yue said softly.

"Not being a prince or an emperor, and staying away from imperial power? But this is simply impossible." Situ Yaorao said.

"Maybe. This is also a kind of dream of mine. If I can leave here one day, it will definitely be great."

"But... I won't wait until that day. As the crown prince, if you can't become the emperor, there will be only one outcome." Situ Yaorao did not hide her thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Tantai Wuyue was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. "If someone else had said these words to me, I would have killed him. But I have to admit what you said; it's the truth."

"Others say this is true." Situ Yaorao paddled across the lake. Looking at herself in the water, she couldn't help but chuckle.