The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

It is already very difficult for Mrs. Situ to face Situ Honglei and her daughter calmly.

"Mr. Nangong, I'm not feeling well today, so I'm afraid I won't be able to visit Yaorao. I think you're going to the palace to see the female examiner today, so I'll leave Yaorao in your care. Is this feasible?" Madam Situ asked, looking at Nangong Ling. Hearing this, Nangong Ling looked at Madam Situ deeply, nodded, and said, "Madam, just leave the matter to me."

With that, Nangong Ling also left.

Mrs. Situ then turned around and went back home, staggering as if she was about to collapse.

Everyone has a feeling that is difficult to talk about, because once you think about it, it will tear your heart apart. After Mrs. Situ returned to her room, she threw herself on the bed and curled up into a ball.

Tears rolled down my eyes, I cried silently.

"Yao Rao." In the carriage, General Situ and Situ Yao Rao were silent for a long time. Finally, General Situ couldn't help but speak. Situ Yao Rao smiled and said, "Father, what can I do for you?"

"Is your hand okay?" General Situ asked embarrassedly, looking at the scar on Situ Yaorao's palm.

Situ Yaorao hid her hand and said, "It's okay, it doesn't hurt anymore."

"That's good. What happened last time was my father's fault."

"Father is not wrong. In that situation, father should naturally ensure that my Situ family is safe first. Yaorao's life is a small matter." Situ Yaorao's attitude was indifferent.

General Situ agreed in his heart when he heard this, but he couldn't say it out loud. After all, this was still his daughter. He had never paid any attention to her over the years.

Now, she's grown up. Even... she's become something he doesn't understand anymore.

"You and your mother are really alike." General Situ sighed.

"With mother?" Situ Yaorao was a little surprised.

"Yes, your mother was like this back then, stubborn and unyielding. Yaorao, if you can't pass today's female exam, don't force yourself. You are the eldest daughter of my Situ family. Even if you can't pass the female exam, there will definitely be someone willing to marry you." General Situ said.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao couldn't help but laugh: "Haha, yes, if I were still Miss Situ, perhaps someone would be willing to marry me. But father, if I don't pass the women's exam, will I still be Miss Situ?"

Situ Yaorao's question made General Situ silent.

"Father, there's no need to lie to me. I've known for a long time that you love Hong Lei. Over the years, father has only punished and despised me. I guess father only wants to give the position of Miss Situ to Hong Lei, right? This is also the reason why he has disliked me all these years, isn't it?" Situ Yaorao questioned.

General Situ frowned when he heard this.

"Father, you don't need to be silent. Your daughter understands." Situ Yaorao looked hurt and pitiful, which made General Situ hesitate.

Indeed, he had hoped for years that Red Tears and her daughter could enter the upper class. But...if they were allowed to become the masters of the mansion, what about Enchanting and her daughter?

How will their lives be like?

He had always forgotten that his wife was also a woman and needed care because of her family status.

General Situ was very nervous.

Situ Yaorao watched his expression flicker, feeling satisfied. What she wanted was General Situ's unease. Only by realizing that he owed her, and his mother, would he have a moment of consideration when Situ Honglei continued to act pitiful and miserable. Otherwise, she would be reprimanded by General Situ for her entire life because of Situ Honglei's pitiful appearance.

Along the way, the two of them didn't speak again. General Situ's mind was filled with Situ Yaorao's previous words, while Situ Yaorao was looking at the scenery outside.

The carriage stopped at the palace gate.

"Sir, please get off the carriage." The coachman's tone was respectful. General Situ suddenly realized that they had arrived at the destination, so he hurriedly got off the carriage.

Then he took Situ Yaorao out.

Seeing that it was General Situ and Situ Yaorao, many ministers who came to send their daughters also looked over.

Everyone knew that the eldest daughter of the Situ family was the one General Situ valued. After all, they got in and out of the same carriage. At the door, the eunuch in charge of receiving people came over enthusiastically and said, "This servant greets the general."

"Isn't this Eunuch Zhang? Eunuch Zhang, please get up quickly. My daughter is..."

"Dad." Before General Situ could finish his words, he heard the woman's aggrieved voice. General Situ's smile froze. He looked over and saw Hong Lei standing beside the carriage, looking at him with a wronged expression.

Seeing this, General Situ hurried over to her side: "Hong Lei, what's wrong?"

"No, my daughter is just feeling a little unwell." Situ Honglei acted as if she was about to collapse.

General Situ felt distressed when he saw this, and hurriedly helped her walk to Eunuch Zhang and said, "Eunuch Zhang, my little daughter is not feeling well. Now that she has entered the palace, please take good care of her." As he said that, General Situ stuffed some silver into Eunuch Zhang's hand.

Eunuch Zhang was a smart man. When he saw the situation, how could he not understand which one to take care of?

So he hurriedly smiled and said, "Oh, General, don't worry, I will take good care of this young lady." Then he looked at Situ Yaorao again. He didn't know what to do.

General Situ looked at Situ Honglei and said, "Yao Rao, you are the elder sister and you often accompany your mother to the palace. I think you are more familiar with the affairs of the palace. I believe that you will not let me down."

Believe in your sister! Situ Yaorao cursed inwardly. But a smile was put on her face: "Yes, father. Yaorao will not let you down."

"Well, that's good. Come into the palace. Today will decide your future." General Situ said.

Situ Yaorao and Situ Honglei said in unison: "Yes, father."

After saying this, the two of them entered the palace together with Eunuch Zhang.

The female examination was held in the Dream Hall next to the main hall of the imperial palace.

Walking into the hall, Situ Yaorao saw quite a few familiar faces, most of whom were daughters of ministers.

"Miss Situ, please wait here. Someone will come soon to tell you where to go and what to do. Take care of yourself." Eunuch Zhang said to Situ Honglei very enthusiastically.

Situ Honglei said with a gentle look: "Thank you very much, eunuch."

After Eunuch Zhang left, Situ Honglei looked at Situ Yaorao sarcastically and said, "Sister, I'm so sorry. Because of me, my father has forgotten about you."

Situ Yaorao didn't get angry when she heard this. She just smiled and said, "It's okay. As long as you can pass this female test, it's a good thing. If you can't... it will become a joke."

"Hmph, I wonder who will become the laughing stock." Situ Honglei sneered.

Just as Situ Honglei was provoking Situ Yaorao, a woman in a yellow shirt came over. This woman was Mu Wanwan, who had previously made the Queen Mother happy in the hall.

"Miss Mu." Situ Honglei saw Mu Wanwan approaching and hurried forward to say. However, Mu Wanwan only glanced at her and sneered, "Where did you come from, servant? You're dirtying my eyes." After that, she walked in front of Situ Yaorao and said with a bright smile, "Miss Situ, can you come over to my place for a cup of tea?"

Mu Wanwan's attitude made Situ Yaorao stunned. However, she agreed to it out of consideration for not offending her.

Mu Wanwan took Situ Yaorao away, leaving Situ Honglei with a gloomy face. Sitting on the chair, Situ Honglei hated her to death. No matter how hard she tried, everyone only had eyes for Situ Yaorao.

The reason for all this is that Situ Yaorao is the eldest daughter of the Situ family.

Humph! After today, let's see how you can still act so arrogantly!

"Ms. Situ, I really like the poem you wrote last time." After Mu Wanwan pulled Situ Yaorao to her side, she went straight to the point.

Situ Yaorao heaved a sigh of relief when she heard this. She had thought this woman was going to do something strange, but it turned out to be because of this.

"Miss Situ, can you write poetry today?" Mu Wanwan looked at Situ Yaorao and continued to ask.

Situ Yaorao suddenly understood what was going on. So, he was trying to figure out what his opponent was going to do?

"The topic hasn't been decided yet, and I don't know what to do. This female exam may not be about poetry." Situ Yaorao said. The woman nodded after hearing this: "That's right."

"Ms. Mu, you should have passed the women's exam, right?" Situ Yaorao looked at Mu Wanwan and asked with a smile. Mu Wanwan blushed when she heard this and said, "Yes."