The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Chapter 117 Proposal

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"Your Highness, just wait and see. If she agrees, no one else can stop her." Tan Tai Yun Yi's voice was so soft that only the two of them could hear it.

Tantai Wuyue was angry when he heard this, but he also knew that he shouldn't stand up at this time.

Tantai Wuyue was furious because her beloved had been snatched away. The emperor, however, had other reasons. He had thought Feng Ziqi might choose a minister's daughter, so he spoke those words. But he never imagined he'd choose General Situ's daughter. He'd heard of this woman before. She was a woman of lust. How could she understand the bigger picture? If he actually agreed... the emperor panicked.

Although he disliked the Situ family, he did not want to fall out with them now.

"Miss Situ, are you willing?" Feng Ziqi looked at Situ Yaorao and asked nervously.

At this time, Situ Yaorao had gone over this matter several times in her mind. Finally, she looked at Feng Ziqi and said, "Sorry, I don't want to."

In one sentence, the scene suddenly became strange.

The women were shocked, the men were mocking. Tantai Wuyue and the Emperor both breathed a sigh of relief. Because of this answer, the Emperor's gaze towards Situ Yaorao softened considerably.

Unexpectedly, she also knew what to do. General Situ's daughter was not completely clueless.

"Why? If you are willing, you will be the Crown Princess of Mingyue Country and you can have whatever you want."

Feng Ziqi frowned and continued.

"Even if she doesn't marry you, she can still be the Crown Princess." The person who spoke was the still-rational Tan Tai Wu Yue. Under the gaze of the crowd, he slowly approached and said, "Situ Yaorao, are you willing to marry this Crown Prince?"

Tan Tai Wu Yue's decision was well-considered. While not a thoroughly considered one, it was nonetheless rational. There was no better way to force General Situ's submission than to have his father issue an imperial decree. While her Yue Hua poison couldn't be cured for the time being, he accepted it. If he couldn't be with the woman he loved, what was the point of his actions as a crown prince? Wouldn't he truly become a puppet of the imperial power?

He doesn't want to become that kind of person.

Situ Yaorao had no idea what Tan Tai Wu Yue was thinking. The moment Tan Tai Wu Yue spoke, Situ Yaorao's mind flashed through the disappointed expression of Madam Situ and the furious look of General Situ.

And...the possible futures.

Almost instantly, Situ Yaorao stood up excitedly and said, "I refuse. I would rather be alone for the rest of my life than marry His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar.

For those who thought they understood Situ Yaorao, it was as if they were in a dream. Was this really not a dream? The person who had written countless love letters to Tan Tai Wu Yue actually said such words?

How could a man who had no resistance to beauty actually refuse a marriage proposal?

This seems like a huge joke.

However, this result was what the higher-ups wanted to see. Whether it was the Crown Prince of Lanlin or the Crown Prince of Mingyue, Situ Yaorao could not marry either.

Situ Yaorao was now truly in the spotlight. Whether it was the Wu Tianlin incident or the marriage proposals from the two princes, Situ Honglei sat in a corner not far away, watching the attention-grabbing Situ Yaorao, her heart filled with hatred. Why, why did even the princes like her? Why was God so unfair?

Why can Situ Yaorao get everything?

He was filled with resentment, and at this moment, the Sixth Prince, who rarely appeared in public, came out and knelt before the emperor: "Father."

"Sixth brother? What? You also want to tell me that you want to marry General Situ's daughter?" The emperor was not in a good mood at the moment.

"Yes." The Sixth Prince said respectfully.

With these words, everyone's attention was once again focused on Situ Yaorao. But the next second, the Sixth Prince said, "However, the one I want to marry is the second young lady of the Situ family, Situ Honglei."

After he finished speaking, his sharp gaze fell on Situ Honglei in the corner.

Situ Honglei hadn't expected the Sixth Prince to suddenly propose marriage, and for a moment she was completely stunned. However, after seeing the Sixth Prince's face clearly, she said blankly, "Your Highness is willing."

The words "I'm willing" nearly frightened Situ Yaorao to the point of fainting. Could this woman be serious? She actually wanted to marry the Sixth Prince? Was she crazy? She was still engaged to the Dongfang family.

However, this had nothing to do with her. If the relationship between the Situ and Dongfang families broke down, it would be Situ Honglei's problem. She wanted to see how her father would still protect her.

Thinking of this, Situ Yaorao couldn't help but smile. This smile made the two people who hadn't left yet feel dazed.

"Do you want to marry the second daughter of the Situ family?" The emperor frowned.

"Yes, father." The Sixth Prince said respectfully.

The emperor had always doted on the Sixth Prince, so if the Sixth Prince asked to marry, he would naturally agree. However, he hesitated for a moment and said, "You have already chosen a princess, so are you planning to marry a concubine?"

This sentence made Situ Honglei, who was originally very happy, stunned. Concubine? What's the difference between that and a concubine?

"Yes, I want to marry a concubine." The Sixth Prince continued. However, Situ Honglei had no choice but to agree. The Emperor glanced at Situ Honglei in the corner and thought that it would be okay for his Sixth Prince to have a concubine. So he said: "General Situ's second daughter is both talented and beautiful. I specially grant her to the Sixth Prince as a concubine."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Thank you, Father."

Situ Honglei was a little disappointed, but she was also relieved. At least it was much better than marrying into the Dongfang family.

After finishing this, the emperor looked at Situ Yaorao with a headache and said to the two people, "Since Situ Yaorao is unwilling, you two should not force it."

After saying that, he began to arrange marriages for other women.

After getting married, he left here, and many women were also released.

The Situ family's carriage was already waiting outside the palace gates. Meanwhile, the imperial edicts arranging marriages had already been sent to every household. This matter was truly a matter of joy and sorrow for some.

Of course, the most worried family is the Situ family.

Neither of my two daughters is obedient.

In the carriage, Situ Honglei glanced at Situ Yaorao and smiled proudly, "Sister, it won't be long before I marry the Sixth Prince as his concubine. To be honest, I don't know why the Sixth Prince fell in love with me."

Situ Honglei's smug look gave Situ Yaorao a headache. Glancing at the woman, Situ Yaorao sneered, "Rather than that, you should be thinking about how you're going to explain this to your father and the Dongfang family. What? You forgot about the engagement party so soon? I gave you a women's ring in vain."

Situ Yaorao's words made Situ Honglei's face change suddenly: "You!"

"Me what? Although I'm not good at anything, at least I know what I can do and what I can't do. And you?" Situ Yaorao sneered.

"Situ Yaorao, don't go too far! Why are you so arrogant? You're just a little bitch! It hurts! How do you drive?!"

Situ Honglei shouted. But just as she was about to say something, the carriage suddenly stopped and hit her. She couldn't help but curse.

"Ladies, we've arrived."

After saying this, Situ Honglei gritted her teeth and got off the carriage first. Situ Yaorao followed suit.

After entering the courtyard, Situ Honglei ran to the lobby crying. The speed at which her expression changed made Situ Yaorao stunned.

"Dad...my daughter is back." Situ Honglei cried as she ran into the lobby and threw herself into General Situ's arms.

General Situ was originally furious, but after being disturbed by his beloved little daughter's outburst, he was also stunned: "Red Tears? What's wrong? Who bullied you?"

"Dad, I am an unfilial daughter. I have done something that has put you in a difficult position."

Situ Hong was crying bitterly. When General Situ heard this, he knew what was going on.

So he said, "Humph! You still know that you will embarrass me?"

"I know, but...I dare not disobey the Sixth Prince's orders. Daddy works beside the Sixth Prince. If I disobey the Sixth Prince's orders, how will the Sixth Prince view me in the future?"

Situ Honglei added, "And...my daughter is doing this to help Daddy."

Situ Honglei's words reduced General Situ's anger by half.