The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"Miss Mu, are you here for the Crown Prince of Mingyue Kingdom as well?" Situ Yaorao continued to ask.

Upon hearing this, Mu Wanwan nodded and continued, "How many women in this women's exam aren't here for the Crown Prince of Mingyue Kingdom? Even the Emperor has ordered all princesses to take the exam."

"Oh? So Princess Lianqiao is also among them?" Situ Yaorao was slightly surprised.

"It's natural." Mu Wanwan said.

Princess Lianqiao likes Nangong Ling. If she takes the female exam... Situ Yaorao's mouth twitched: "Then, what will happen if the princess fails the female exam?"

"It's probably a life worse than death. The princess is under much greater pressure than the rest of us. If she fails to pass the female exam, it means she's no longer useful. You can imagine what the fate of a useless princess is. That's why the princess was willing to enter the Wutian Forest."

Mu Wanwan said in a low voice.

"Princess Lianqiao is here! Princess Xiangyue is here! Princess Mingjing is here!" Just as the two were whispering, they heard a notification from outside.

Hearing this, everyone looked over and saw three women in bright yellow slowly walking in.

Leading the group was Princess Xiangyue. This woman had a gentle expression, truly living up to the saying that women are as gentle as water. When she smiled, people felt at ease.

Next came Princess Mingjing. This woman had delicate features, like a porcelain doll. Her dark eyes seemed to see through people. Then came Princess Lianqiao. She was known for her fiery passion.

After the three of them walked in, everyone knelt on the ground and greeted them.

"Long live the princess."

"All of you, get up. Today is the day for the female exam, and status is not the only factor." The person who spoke was Princess Xiangyue.

"Thank you, Princess." Everyone stood up.

The princesses then all sat down on their chairs. Princess Lianqiao's gaze fell on Situ Yaorao. Her expression was cold and indifferent, with a hint of disgust.

Situ Yaorao simply pretended not to see anything.

This woman had poisoned her before, almost ruining her face. Because of Nangong Ling, she didn't care, but if this woman did anything again, don't blame her for being rude.

Thinking of this, Situ Yaorao snorted silently in her heart.

However, just because she didn't care didn't mean others didn't care either. Princess Lianqiao stood up, walked in front of Situ Yaorao, and said, "You, come with me for a moment."

Situ Yaorao looked at Princess Lianqiao and frowned, "Your Highness, if you have anything to say, just say it here."

"Get out." Princess Lianqiao still said these two words.

"What if I don't?" Situ Yaorao's temper flared up. She looked at Princess Lianqiao, refusing to admit defeat.

Princess Lianqiao hadn't expected Situ Yaorao to be so bold as to reject her in public. However, she didn't know what to say, so she could only remain in a stalemate.

Situ Yaorao was General Situ's daughter, so naturally she couldn't be touched. Therefore, the situation remained at a stalemate.

Situ Yaorao looked at Princess Lianqiao, and Princess Lianqiao looked at her in return. After a while, Situ Yaorao slowly stood up and said, "Since Princess has something to do, I will go with her."

"You're smart," Princess Lianqiao said, turning and leaving. Situ Yaorao slowly followed.

Everyone present was sweating because of Situ Yaorao's attitude.

After leaving the house, Situ Yaorao looked at the woman and said calmly, "Is there anything I can help you with, Princess?"

"If you pass the female exam and the Crown Prince of Mingyue chooses you to be his consort, what will you do?" Princess Lianqiao looked at Situ Yaorao and asked directly. Situ Yaorao was so frightened that she was completely stunned.

What does it mean that if she passes the female exam, she will be chosen as the Crown Princess?

Even narcissism has a bottom line!

"That... I dare not think about it." Situ Yaorao looked at Princess Lianqiao and said embarrassedly.

Upon hearing this, Princess Lianqiao looked at her with a complicated expression and said, "Really? This princess doesn't dare to think about it. If that really happened, what would I do?"

"Princess, I don't understand what you said." Princess, it's time to take your medicine! Situ Yaorao shouted in her heart.

However, Princess Lianqiao couldn't hear the cry in Situ Yaorao's heart. Looking at Situ Yaorao with a sad face, Princess Lianqiao said: "Situ Yaorao, sometimes I envy you."

"What does the princess envy me for?"

"I envy you for being able to be with Brother Nangong openly. But I can't," Princess Lianqiao whispered, a trace of sadness between her eyebrows.

Situ Yaorao looked at the woman and the corners of her mouth couldn't help twitching again and again.

So, what does Princess Lianqiao want to say?

"Situ Yaorao, do you like Brother Nangong?"

"I don't like it." Situ Yaorao said decisively.

"He is so outstanding, how come you don't like him?" Princess Lianqiao was annoyed.

"I like it..." Situ Yaorao immediately changed her words.

"Don't even think about touching my Brother Nangong. If I knew how you treated him, I would never forgive you." Princess Lianqiao glared at Situ Yaorao fiercely and threatened.

"Well, do you hope that I like it or not?" Situ Yaorao felt like crying but had no tears.

Princess Lianqiao remained silent, looking at Situ Yaorao for a long moment before she said, "As for me, I can sacrifice everything for Brother Nangong. Situ Yaorao, if you can't love him more than I do, then stay away from him."

"Princess, there is no relationship between me and Master Nangong."

"It's best if there's nothing. If I find out what's going on between you two, I'll definitely kill you." Princess Lianqiao said viciously. Situ Yaorao nodded.

"I'm going back first. Remember what you just said." After saying that, Princess Lianqiao turned around and left. Situ Yaorao really didn't know what to say.

Being called out for no apparent reason, was it just to keep her away from Nangong Ling? Even if Princess Lianqiao didn't say it, she would still stay away from Nangong Ling.

Situ Yaorao thought to herself, shook her head, and was about to go back. However, the next second, she felt her wrist tighten. Situ Yaorao instinctively threw a punch. Unexpectedly, the other party grabbed her fist.

"Who is it!" Situ Yaorao turned around suddenly. However, when she saw the person coming, she felt unwell.

The man was dressed in red, with golden patterns embroidered on the sleeves. His skin was pale, and in the sunlight, it looked as if it would disappear at any moment. His long hair fell to his waist, held in place by a white jade crown.

Her beautiful eyes were like rubies, clear and heart-warming.

He looked at her with such gentle eyes. In those red eyes, there was only her shadow. Situ Yaorao stared at the man blankly. She was completely stunned.

"It's been a while." The man's voice was elegant and pleasant. There was a gentleness in his tone that had never been heard before. However, to Situ Yaorao, it sounded like the voice of a devil.

"Cang..." Situ Yaorao spoke with difficulty.

"I'm sorry for leaving without saying goodbye." The man looked at Situ Yaorao and said softly.

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao's expression turned cold and she pushed him away: "Since you left, why did you come back? Since you despised me, what's your intention now?"

"I don't dislike you, I just... have to leave." Seeing Situ Yaorao was angry, the man hurriedly explained.

"Have to leave? Even if that's the case, you should at least leave a note, right?" Situ Yaorao frowned.

"I'm sorry, I can't leave any clues. But I think about you every day, thinking that I can meet you again." Cang looked at Situ Yaorao and said nervously.

When Situ Yaorao heard this, her heart skipped a beat.

But I don't know how to refuse him.

"Enchanting." The man walked forward and called softly.

"Don't call me that." Situ Yaorao shouted.

The man was stunned when he heard this: "What's wrong with you?"

"Don't call me that. I don't like you anymore. So, there is nothing between us." Situ Yaorao gritted her teeth and shouted.

The sky was bright, and a gentle breeze blew across the man's face. Yet, at that moment, his heart felt like it had been struck by thunder. He couldn't recover.

"You, are you kidding?" The man looked at Situ Yaorao, his face turning even paler.

"Sorry, I'm not joking. I've thought a lot during this period. My feelings for you are not love, but a kind of dependence. I don't want to lie to you." Situ Yaorao closed her eyes, not daring to look at Cang's expression.

"Haha, dependence?" The man looked at Situ Yaorao and laughed loudly. That laughter was scary.