The Eldest Daughter Returns with Power

The appearance of Si Yunyuan and Su Wenhan was like a thunderbolt that shattered the closed door deep in Su Yunruo's memory. All the memories of her past life surged into her mind like a tide, so clear as if it were just yesterday.

She still remembered how that man had heartlessly abandoned her, discarding her like a worthless piece of trash. Because of him, she ultimately met a tragic end—falling off a cliff to her death. As for Su Wenhan, despite their blood relation, in her past life, he had never truly cared for her. Whenever her cousin clashed with her, he would always unhesitatingly choose to abandon his so-called "sister" and side with someone else.

The sound of hooves grew louder and closer, seemingly igniting the anger within her. Su Yunruo clenched her teeth, taking deep breaths to calm the surging emotions within her. She understood that this was not the time to vent her personal grievances. She had to remain calm and not let past grudges affect the current situation.

In a daze, Si Yunchen and the others had already arrived in front of Su Yunruo and the others. He looked at Yuwen Mo, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, and said softly, "Brother Yuwen, I expected you to come. I just didn't expect to meet you so soon after entering the city."

The eldest disciple quickly clasped his hands in a salute and respectfully replied, "Greetings, Your Highness. Our master specially dispatched us to participate in the martial arts tournament, hoping to broaden the horizons and increase the knowledge of our junior brothers and sisters."

A hint of surprise flashed in Si Yunchen's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He dismounted, walked up to Su Yunruo, and said with a smile, "Is this your junior sister? She's quite pretty, but I wonder how skilled she is?"

Su Yunruo nodded slightly and bowed to Si Yunchen: "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Si Yunyuan and Su Wenhan dismounted and walked to Si Yunchen's side, their gazes sweeping over Su Yunruo. Si Yunyuan's lips curled into a cold smile, tinged with disdain and mockery, as he said, "What skills could a little girl like her possibly have? I hope she doesn't wet her pants in fear!"

Su Wenhan, on the other hand, had a cold expression and looked at Su Yunruo with hostility, as if she were his enemy.

A surge of anger welled up inside Su Yunruo, but she tried her best to control her emotions and not let them show. She knew that now was not the time to argue with them; she had to prioritize the bigger picture.

She took a deep breath, steadied herself, then raised her head to meet Si Yunyuan's gaze, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "You'll know how skilled I am once you try. However, I believe I won't disappoint you." With that, she lightly flicked her sleeve and turned to walk away.

Yuwen Mo stood there, watching Su Yunruo's departing figure, a hint of pity in his eyes. He felt a pang of heartache for Su Yunruo.

Then, Yuwen Mo stepped forward, approached Si Yunchen, and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Highness, the martial arts tournament will officially begin tomorrow. You may wander around the city today; we need to return to the inn for a short rest."

Si Yunchen smiled slightly, indicating his understanding, and replied, "Very well, I still have some matters to attend to. Then, we'll meet again at the martial arts arena tomorrow." With that, he waved his hand and led Si Yunyuan and Su Wenhan away.

Yuwen Mo watched their receding figures, his brows furrowing slightly. Then, he turned to Su Yunruo and softly comforted her, "Junior Sister, don't take their words to heart. Tomorrow's competition, just give it your all." Su Yunruo nodded slightly, replying firmly, "I understand, Senior Brother." A resolute light shone in her eyes.

Yuwen Mo gently patted her shoulder, encouraging her, "Yes, I believe in Junior Sister. Let's go back to the inn together; we still need to discuss the treasure the City Lord mentioned." So, the group slowly made their way towards the inn.

Back at the inn, Su Yunruo closed her door and fell into deep thought. She knew that tomorrow's martial arts competition was not just a contest, but also her opportunity.

Yuwen Mo knocked on the door. "Junior Sister, may I come in?"

"Luo Chun, open the door for your senior brother," Su Yunruo said to Luo Chun.

The eldest brother entered the room and looked at Su Yunruo, "Junior sister, do you know the Third Prince and Su Wenhan? I think the way you look at them is strange."

Su Yunruo took a deep breath and decided to confess everything to Yuwen Mo. She looked at Yuwen Mo quietly and said softly, "Senior brother, I actually know both of them. Si Yunyuan was my betrothed in my past life, and Su Wenhan is my brother."

Upon hearing this news, Yuwen Mo's eyes widened, and a look of astonishment appeared on his face. He never expected that Su Yunruo had such a complicated past.

"Past life? Could it be that you, you..." Yuwen Mo stammered, his voice filled with disbelief.

Su Yunruo nodded, a resolute glint in her eyes. She took a deep breath and slowly said, "That's right, Senior Brother. In my past life, I was framed and fell off a cliff to my death. I was reborn when I was ten years old. So, when I saw Si Yunyuan and Su Wenhan, I couldn't help but feel a little resentful."

Yuwen Mo was silent for a moment, his gaze softening. He sighed softly and said gently to Su Yunruo, "I never imagined you carried such a heavy past. No wonder you seemed much older this past year, no longer as lively and cheerful as you were two years ago, and not as playful. I thought you had grown up and become more sensible, but I never imagined you had gone through all this. However, in any case, those things from your past life are in the past, and we should cherish the present. Now that you haven't returned to the General's Mansion, you should cultivate more connections for yourself; this will be more beneficial for your future development. Your second and third senior brothers, as well as I, will do our best to help you."

After speaking, Yuwen Mo reached out and gently patted Su Yunruo's shoulder, giving her a warm smile. His eyes were full of encouragement and trust, as if telling Su Yunruo that no matter what happened, he would always be there to support her.

Su Yunruo felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she sensed Yuwen Mo's care and support. She looked at Yuwen Mo gratefully, her eyes shining with determination, and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother. I will adjust my mindset."

Outside the window, night had fallen, and the stars twinkled. Moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating the two figures in the room. Su Yunruo gazed quietly out the window, silently vowing that in this life she would become stronger and would never again be easily bullied or humiliated. At the same time, she resolved to uncover the mystery of her origins.

Yuwen Mo looked at Su Yunruo's serious expression and a slight smile appeared on his lips. He knew that although this junior sister was sometimes mischievous, she had a strong competitive spirit deep down.

At this moment, Yuwen Mo suddenly spoke up: "Junior sister, what are your thoughts on the treasure the city lord mentioned?" His expression turned serious.

Su Yunruo turned to look at Yuwen Mo, and after a moment's thought, said, "I think this treasure is definitely not simple. From the city lord's specific mention to the clues he gave us, it seems he's been keeping an eye on it for a long time. We need to be careful and not let it fall into the hands of villains." Yuwen Mo nodded in agreement, saying, "Junior Sister is absolutely right. In this martial arts tournament, all sorts of forces will covet this treasure. We must protect ourselves while trying to find out its whereabouts based on the clues the city lord gave us." "In addition, we must also pay attention to the movements of the other participants," Su Yunruo analyzed, "Perhaps some of them know the inside story of the treasure."

Yuwen Mo frowned slightly. "But how can we distinguish the trustworthy ones among so many contestants?"

Su Yunruo smiled and said confidently, "That will depend on our observation and judgment. Moreover, if we can make some like-minded friends and explore for treasures together, we will achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Looking at his exceptionally intelligent junior sister, Yuwen Mo secretly vowed to protect her.

"It's getting late, Junior Sister, you should rest early. Tomorrow's competition is about conserving your energy," Yuwen Mo said with concern.

"Thank you, senior brother. Good night," Su Yunruo replied with a smile.

After Yuwen Mo left, Su Yunruo said to Luo Chun, "Let's get some rest too."

Yunruo lay in bed, her mind filled with thoughts. She knew the road ahead was fraught with difficulties, but she was prepared to face the challenges.