The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"If I asked, you would have told me. And only you can do it. But I can't agree to your conditions yet. Isn't it a waste of time? Tell me about it." Situ Yaorao said casually.

Tantai Yunyi nodded and said, "It's very simple. I want you to pass the female exam and never become the Crown Princess under any circumstances."

"Can I know why?" Situ Yaorao paused. In the past, she might have agreed without hesitation. But now, she absolutely could not agree.

"You are not suitable for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Tan Tai Yun Yi said.

"You should talk to the prince about this."

"If he listens, why would I come to Miss Situ?" Tan Tai Yun Yi looked at Situ Yao Rao and continued, "As long as you promise me, I will definitely help you pass the female exam."

"The conditions are very tempting. But... I refuse." Situ Yaorao refused decisively.

"Why!" Tan Tai Yun Yi couldn't understand.

"It's simple. I don't want to be blackmailed. Even if I don't want anything to do with the Crown Prince, I don't like being blackmailed. Besides, no one can predict the future, and I don't make promises about the future. I'm afraid of breaking promises." Situ Yaorao said, and then added, "I'm sorry."

"It's okay. I didn't think it would be so easy to succeed. Miss Situ is right. No one can predict what will happen in the future. Just a promise is useless." Tan Tai Yunyi smiled faintly.

"Then, I wonder if I can use other methods to find out the method that can pass the female exam?" Situ Yaorao asked curiously.

"No." Tantai Yunyi's answer was so decisive that Situ Yaorao had no room to bargain. At this moment, Lian'er also brought over the cakes.

"Miss, enjoy your meal, Second Prince." After saying that, he retreated respectfully.

After Situ Yaorao had Tantai Yunyi eat some pastries, she ordered Lian'er to send him out. Then she fell into deep thought.

"Miss, what did Prince Yun Yi say to you?" When Lian'er came back, she saw Situ Yaorao looking conflicted again, and asked hurriedly.

"No... I was just thinking about a question. Oh, by the way, why didn't Nangong come today?"

"Young Master Nangong had something to do today, so he asked for leave from his wife." Lian'er answered respectfully.

"So that's how it is. The group of people at the door have dispersed, right?" Situ Yaorao continued to ask.

"In reply to Miss, Master Dongfang has already sent those people away. However, I'm afraid your reputation will be further tarnished."

"It doesn't matter. I've been bullied more than once or twice. Once you get used to it, you'll find it's actually quite amusing. It's quite amusing to see those people hate me but dare not touch me." Situ Yaorao couldn't help but chuckle after she finished speaking. Lian'er couldn't help but click her tongue when she heard this: "Miss, you really have a bad taste."

"So what if it's not a bad taste? They want to slander me, and even if I try to stop them, it's useless. It's better to live my own life and not let them laugh at me." Situ Yaorao said softly. After that, she took out a music sheet.

"Miss, have you decided to practice the piano?" Lian'er quickly covered her ears.

"Just taking a look. Speaking of which, Lian'er... I'm craving some of Fengguilou's snacks. I couldn't get anything to eat when I went there yesterday. Could you please buy some for me?" Situ Yaorao asked Lian'er calmly, looking at her. Hearing this, Lian'er hurriedly said, "Yes, Miss. I'll go right away." As long as she could avoid having to listen to her mistress's piano music, it would be better than anything else.

Lian'er left quickly, and after Lian'er left, Situ Yaorao ran out.

The forbidden area in the backyard of the Situ family.

This place remained unguarded, as always. Firstly, no one dared to come, and secondly, even if they did, they wouldn't be able to find the place. Qi Men Dun Jia, the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams. To trap this young uncle, my father had done so much. And of course, none of this was just for her. In that man's eyes, she wasn't nearly as important as she thought.

Situ Yaorao had a good memory. Following the method that Tantai Yunyi had taught her last time, Situ Yaorao successfully entered the place she had hoped for. It was still the familiar thatched cottage.

The man was sitting in front of the yard at this time, and no one knew what he was painting.

Situ Yaorao walked forward and heard the man's voice: "Just stand there."

"You knew I was coming?" Situ Yaorao asked in confusion.

"This place belongs to me, so I naturally know who is coming." The man continued.

"Then do you know why I'm here?" Situ Yaorao walked forward without stopping. The man also stood up because of her action. Looking at Situ Yaorao, the man smiled: "You came to see me, probably because you want something. After all, if it were any other time, you probably wouldn't want to see me."

"You are really smart. I came to see you because I want something." Situ Yaorao said without hiding anything.

"Well, tell me about it."

"Are you willing to help me?" Situ Yaorao didn't expect that this uncle would be so easy to talk to.

"I owe you a lot. As long as what you ask for is something I can do, I will definitely help. But I think there's nothing I can do now." There was self-mockery in the man's words.

Situ Yaorao looked at the man and felt that it was a pity for him. If he hadn't been imprisoned here, he would be admired by the world now, right?

"Okay, tell me what makes you come to me again." The man looked at Situ Yaorao with a rare doting look in his eyes.

"Wutianlin. I want to know what's going on here."

Situ Yaorao's words made the man's face change. He glanced at Situ Yaorao and said in a low voice: "Why are you asking here?"

"I will be taking the female exam soon. So, to be on the safe side, I need to know what's going on here. Otherwise, I'll fail the female exam and be put in a passive position." Situ Yaorao did not lie, but told the whole story.

"It's extremely dangerous there, it's not suitable for you to go there."

"But if I don't go, I will have to watch my mother being bullied by others. I will have to watch my position as the eldest daughter become someone else's possession. Even if I die, I don't want to see that scene." Situ Yaorao said seriously.

"If anything happens to you, have you ever thought about what will happen to your mother?"

"This is the path I have chosen. No matter what happens, I will not commit suicide. Uncle, please believe me." Situ Yaorao looked at the man and assured him.

Looking at Situ Yaorao, the man felt a bit dazed. It was as if, in an instant, he had returned to the past. Back then... he had also met a woman as persistent as she was.

She insisted on going even though it was dangerous. She said it was her mission.

"Why... even if you don't pass the women's exam, your mother will still find a way to get you married." Looking at Situ Yaorao, the man was a little puzzled. A hint of doubt appeared on his delicate face.

"Because this is my mission. Mother might be able to find a way to get me married, but I don't want to lose out like that." Situ Yaorao's eyes were blazing, and the man lowered his head.

"In fact, the people in Wutan Forest are not all vicious and evil as people outside say. Even if they are, they still have weaknesses. In Wutan Forest, what many people really want is often not human lives, but food. However, the food you bring in is limited. If you want to survive successfully in there, you have to choose the right people." The man looked at Situ Yaorao and said solemnly.

"Choose the right person? What does that mean?"

"It's simple. If you want to survive in Wutian Forest, you can't rely on yourself. So you can only choose one person among the group to protect you. If that person accepts your food, then he should work for you. But... if the person you choose is incompetent, what awaits you is endless humiliation." The man said this, and then said: "Also, even if you choose the right person, you may not be able to control him. This is also very troublesome. Therefore, if you can avoid entering Wutian Forest, it is best not to enter. Otherwise, the only one who will get hurt is you."