The Eldest Daughter Returns with Power

In the endless darkness, Su Yunruo's consciousness gradually faded. She felt like a fallen leaf, helplessly swaying in the cold wind. The surrounding darkness seemed to be swallowing her up, making it impossible for her to break free. However, in this desperate situation, a strong will to live surged within her. She didn't want to die like this; she still had too many questions unanswered, too much resentment and anger to vent.

In this pitch-black world, Su Yunruo felt lonely and afraid, but the deep-seated will to survive was a powerful force that sustained her. She knew that only by living could she find the answers and solve the mysteries that troubled her.

On a rainy night, Su Yunruo woke up with a dry mouth and throat. Looking at the familiar bed curtains and room furnishings, she was momentarily stunned. She had returned to when she was 10 years old, back to Qingyu Manor seven years ago—a place seemingly forgotten by time. It was the third year of Emperor Xiaowen of the Western Zhou Dynasty. After three years of upheaval, the Western Zhou court had only just stabilized. She had been lost as a child and ended up in Linxi City near Xijing, where her master, visiting an old friend, found her and took her back to the manor. Her master, Lady Yuluo, was a master of medicine and poisons, like a beacon illuminating her dark life. Her grandmaster, the master of Qingyu Manor, was once renowned in the martial arts world. After reuniting with her master, he retired to Qingyu Manor, like two shooting stars streaking across the night sky, leaving behind a dazzling trail.

Su Yunruo slowly rose and looked around. Everything was so familiar. She remembered that when she was little, her master often took her to play in the manor, teaching her medicine and martial arts. And now, she had returned here, returned to that time filled with warmth and joy.

Recalling her past experiences, Su Yunruo was filled with emotion. She couldn't help but think of the love and guidance her master and grandmaster had given her, teachings that had benefited her throughout her life. And now, she had returned to this place, perhaps able to start anew and pursue her dreams.

The rain pattered outside the window. Su Yunruo got up and opened the window, letting in a rush of fresh air. She took a deep breath, savoring the scent of nature. At that moment, she realized that she had truly been reborn, and it wasn't a dream.

At this moment, Su Yunruo was no longer confused, no longer bound by the past.

The master had three disciples in his lifetime: the eldest disciple Yuwen Mo, the second disciple Nangong Sheng, and the third disciple Xie Rujin.

The eldest brother, Yuwen Mo, was a dashing and learned man who rose to fame in the martial arts world before he was even twenty. The second brother, Nangong Sheng, was proficient in arithmetic and, in just a few years, expanded the shops that their master had entrusted to them to manage to spread throughout the entire Western Zhou Dynasty. As for the third brother, Xie Rujin, he was a polymath, especially fond of studying the Eight Trigrams Formation.

Her arrival delighted her three senior brothers. The third senior brother, in particular, felt he finally had a chance to tease his junior sister. After all, he was always the one being bullied by his eldest and second senior brothers.

At this moment, her mind was a jumble of thoughts, as if countless ideas were surging within her. She had already learned medicine and poison from her master, and was also learning martial arts and formations from her fellow disciples. However, she still had five years before returning to the General's Mansion, enough time for her to accomplish many things.

A night passed, and her personal maids, Luo Chun and Xi Xia, knocked on the door and entered. Seeing their mistress sitting quietly at the table, they couldn't help but ask curiously, "Why are you up so early, Miss?"

The two quickly helped her get dressed and served her breakfast. After breakfast, Su Yunruo decided to visit her master. She followed the route she remembered to her master's residence and gently knocked on the door.

"Come in," came the master's gentle voice from inside the house.

Su Yunruo pushed open the door and entered the room. Her master was sitting by the window embroidering, the sunlight shining on her, making her look like a fairy.

“Master…” Su Yunruo’s voice was slightly choked, and her eyes reddened.

"Yunruo, what's wrong?" Her master put down his needlework and looked at her with a smile.

Su Yunruo walked to her master's side, knelt down and kowtowed, "Your disciple is unfilial and has disappointed you, Master."

She nestled on her master's lap, slowly recounting her experiences from her previous life: the injustices she suffered upon returning to the General's Mansion while concealing her identity, until her eventual fall into the abyss. The master and disciple talked for a long time, with Su Yunruo recounting her experiences over the years. Her master listened silently, a flicker of heartache in his eyes.

Her master helped her up, patted her head, and said, "It's good that you're back. Don't be so foolish again. Remember that you have your master, grandmaster, and your three senior brothers behind you, understand?" "Yes, disciple understands," Su Yunruo nodded in response.

After saying goodbye to her master, Su Yunruo ran into her third senior brother, Xie Rujin, in the courtyard. He approached her mysteriously and asked, "Junior sister, what did you talk to master about? You talked for so long."

Su Yunru rolled her eyes at him, deliberately keeping him in suspense: "This is a secret between me and my master."

Xie Rujin scratched her head and pressed on relentlessly, "Oh, junior sister, just tell me!"

"Okay," Su Yunruo said, feigning helplessness. "I'll tell Master that I want to eat candied hawthorns."

"Huh? This is it?" Xie Rujin clearly didn't believe it.

"Then what else do you want?" Su Yunruo asked with a smile.

"Hehe, I thought it was something big. But don't worry, junior sister, your senior brother will definitely buy you the best candied hawthorns!" Xie Rujin patted his chest and promised.

Watching his receding figure, Su Yunruo couldn't help but smile. Now that she had a second chance, she vowed not to have any regrets. Su Yunruo turned and went back to her room, beginning to plan for the future. She understood that to change her fate, she had to take the initiative. First, she needed to improve her abilities, not only enhancing her medical and poison skills but also mastering martial arts. Therefore, she decided to cultivate even more diligently in the days to come.

Meanwhile, Su Yunruo planned to use this time to gain a deeper understanding of the situation in Western Zhou and the various factions within it. She needed to figure out who could become her allies and who might be potential enemies. Only in this way could she navigate the future struggles with ease.

Of course, most importantly, Su Yunruo must protect her family and friends. The tragedy of her previous life must never be repeated; she will do everything in her power to protect them.

In the days that followed, Su Yunruo devoted most of her time to cultivation, striving to improve her strength. However, she did not forget to investigate the truth behind her not being the general's daughter. She knew that only by finding the mastermind behind it all could she avoid repeating the same mistake. Therefore, she began to secretly observe the movements within the general's mansion, searching for clues.

At the same time, Su Yunruo did not neglect her relationship with her three senior brothers. They often gathered together to practice martial arts and exchange experiences. Through this, their friendship deepened day by day. As time went by, Su Yunruo's medical and poison skills improved greatly, and her martial arts became increasingly refined.

In addition, her constant attention to the situation in the Western Zhou Dynasty deepened her understanding, and she gained a clearer understanding of the political situation in the Western Zhou court.

Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye. Su Yunruo's medical and poison skills have improved significantly, and her martial arts have become increasingly refined. Her understanding of the political situation in the Western Zhou Dynasty has also deepened. On this day, Su Yunruo received a letter from the capital.

The letter was from her senior brother, Yuwen Mo. In it, he mentioned that a grand martial arts tournament was about to be held in Fengyang City and invited her to attend. Su Yunruo understood that this was an excellent opportunity. She could showcase her strength in the competition, make more connections, and at the same time, gain a deeper understanding of her martial arts level.

After careful consideration, Su Yunruo decided to accept her senior brother's invitation to participate in the martial arts tournament. She believed that this competition would not only benefit her greatly but also help her achieve her goals. With unwavering determination, Su Yunruo embarked on her journey to the city. Along the way, she constantly pondered how to deal with future events while also looking forward to sparring with other masters.