The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Situ Yaorao and Situ Honglei are two extremes in terms of both personality and appearance.

Situ Yaorao looked passionate. Situ Honglei, on the other hand, looked more like a gentle lady from a noble family. If someone said that Situ Honglei was Madam Situ's daughter, people would believe it.

Of course, this was just an appearance. In reality, Situ Yaorao was more indifferent than anyone else. On the other hand, Situ Honglei and Madam Situ didn't believe it at all.

There are real similarities between Situ Yaorao and Madam Situ.

"Sister, I'm really not feeling well today. I wonder if you can help me?" Situ Honglei looked at Situ Yaorao with a pitiful look, which really made people feel distressed.

However, Situ Yaorao is heartless.

Looking at Situ Honglei coldly, Situ Yaorao smiled: "Sister, if you are not feeling well, why not see a doctor at home before taking the female exam. Although the female exam is important, it would be bad if you infect the nobles in the palace with your illness."

"Sister, what are you talking about? How could I possibly infect someone else with the disease?"

"Sister, there are many things you can't decide on your own. You might infect others without realizing it. If that happens, the nobles in the palace will punish you, and that would be a real big deal."

Situ Yaorao said seriously.

Situ Honglei exploded when she heard this: "Situ Yaorao, stop talking nonsense!"

"I don't know whether I am talking nonsense or not, but I only know that if the news that you dared to go to the palace when you were sick gets out, my Situ family will definitely be punished." Situ Yaorao said coldly.

"Dad! Look after my sister." Seeing that she couldn't convince Situ Yaorao, Situ Honglei called for help.

General Situ looked at Situ Yaorao with a headache and said, "Yaorao, you are Hong Lei's sister. As a sister, you should lead by example."

"Father, I'm sitting in your car to teach her to follow the rules. Father, there's nothing wrong with you doting on Hong Lei. After all, I'm not as sensible as Hong Lei. However, this doting can often become a weapon to harm her." Situ Yaorao looked like she was saying, "I'm doing this for your own good." The two of them were so angry that they didn't know what to say.

"Okay, father, I'll get in first." After saying that, Situ Yaorao got on General Situ's carriage first.

"Dad, what should we do?" Situ Honglei looked like she was about to cry. General Situ, on the other hand, was still a little hesitant.

At this moment, Madam Situ's voice rang out: "Master, it's almost time, why haven't you set off yet?" Hearing Madam Situ's words, General Situ couldn't think any more. So he said, "Madam, Honglei is not feeling well and needs someone to take care of her on the way. Why don't we get a carriage that can accommodate three people, and let Yaorao, Honglei and the three of us go together?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Situ's eyes widened. "General, are you senile? This won't do. If others see this, they'll laugh at you. Even the eldest and second daughters can't ride in the same carriage, let alone the legitimate and illegitimate daughters."

"Don't keep mentioning illegitimate and legitimate daughters." General Situ frowned and said dissatisfiedly. Madam Situ sneered upon hearing this: "Why? What did I say to upset the General? But even if the General is unhappy, I still have to say it. Yaorao is the legitimate daughter of our Situ family. Honglei is just a illegitimate daughter. Even if you like Honglei, you can't break the rules. Unless, for this daughter, for that woman, the General throws away the rules. If that's the case, then I have nothing to say."

Madam Situ was resolute. Although General Situ had always doted on his daughter without a limit, he still couldn't break the rules for his daughter.

If he could do that, he would not have married the enchanting mother and made his beloved woman a concubine.

So, General Situ said, "I understand." After that, he glanced at Hong Lei and said, "Hong Lei, please follow the carriage behind. If you feel uncomfortable on the way, tell me directly. I will definitely stop to see you."

"Thank you, Dad." Situ Honglei said respectfully.

"We're leaving." General Situ glanced at Madam Situ and said lightly. Madam Situ nodded and said, "Goodbye, Master."

The two carriages from General Situ's mansion drove away together.

"General Situ really dotes on the Second Miss to an outrageous degree." The person who spoke was Nangong Ling who had followed later. Nangong Ling felt that the scene just now was incredible.

No matter how the Nangong family fights internally, everyone still agrees that there is a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children. Why is it that everything has changed here?

When Madam Situ heard Nangong Ling's words, she couldn't help but sneered: "Yes, he doted on that woman's daughter like a treasure. Back then, in order to let that woman come in, he even agreed to do something despicable to the elders in the family. Moreover, it also cost Yaorao's health. If the Gu family hadn't been there all these years, I'm afraid my mother and I would have been kicked out long ago. How could we still be so powerful in this Situ Mansion? I want Yaorao to marry Mr. Nangong so that she can stay away from these things. Yaorao is a good child. I don't want her to be burdened by these things like us." Madam Situ sighed softly when she said this.

"Madam, I understand what Yaorao is doing. But... I have no choice. After all, I am already engaged. This general's mansion is not a place for her to stay. But the Nangong family is not suitable for her either." Nangong Ling explained softly.

Madam Situ smiled bitterly upon hearing this. "What should Yaorao do? Sometimes, when I look at Yaorao and think about her future, I regret why I gave birth to her."

"If Madam really wants Miss Situ to have a good future, perhaps marrying her out of town is a good idea. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Mingyue Kingdom will also be here today." Nangong Ling said.

Upon hearing this, Madam Situ shook her head violently: "No, anywhere is fine, except Mingyue Country! Only Mingyue Country is not allowed!" Madam Situ's words were heartbreaking.

Nangong Ling was stunned by what he heard. After all, the Madam Situ he knew was elegant and noble. But now, she seemed to have taken the wrong medicine. She was in a state of rage. It was really hard to know what to do.

"Ma'am... please calm down. I'm just making a suggestion."

"No, Mingyue Country, I would never let her go to a place like Mingyue Country even if I die!" Mrs. Situ shouted.

"No, Yaorao won't go, so you can calm down, madam." Looking at Madam Situ's appearance, Nangong Ling hurriedly coaxed her.

After a while, Mrs. Situ returned to normal. She looked at Nangong Ling and sighed, "Sorry... I lost my composure."

"Madam, why are you so upset when you mention the Mingyue Kingdom?" Nangong Ling asked in confusion. Upon hearing this, Madam Situ looked at the man deeply and said, "Everyone in this world has things they don't want to recall. I'm the same. So, Master Nangong, don't ask any more questions."

"Yes, Madam." Nangong Ling had great respect for Madam Situ. He had heard about this woman a long time ago. Born into the Gu family, she had been famous in the capital since she was young.

He is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and knows every kind of poetry and song.

She even knew a thing or two about military tactics and formations. She was truly a rare talent. Add to that her beauty, and the entire Lanlin region was fascinated by her.

Everyone was wondering who Madam Situ would marry. But when the result was revealed, everyone was stunned.

Madam Situ, a renowned figure in the capital, married General Situ, who was not as powerful as he is now. Her elaborate wedding dress, spread across ten miles, was a source of astonishment. Afterwards, stories about the Situ Mansion began to emerge one after another.

General Situ already had a sweetheart, and Madam Situ had only been married for a short time. Seeing General Situ marry that woman, this must have been a huge blow to the always proud Madam Situ, right?