The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Chapter 376 The Whereabouts of the 7-Star Grass

Upon hearing this, Situ Yaorao sneered, "If it weren't made of flesh and blood, perhaps I would like it." Then, Situ Yaorao turned and went to find some firewood. Then, right in front of Liu Wuchen, she tossed the tinderbox in. In a matter of moments, the once beautiful peony, along with the white bones, was completely consumed by the flames.

Liu Wuchen looked at Situ Yaorao, but he didn't get angry at her actions. He just said, "I came here today to tell you the news about the Seven Star Grass. I thought it could be considered a date. If it's a date, I should choose a beautiful place. But it seems that you don't like places like this. My efforts have been wasted." Liu Wuchen looked as if he had hurt me. Situ Yaorao heard this and the corner of her mouth twitched: "Really? I'm so sorry. Where is the Seven Star Grass?"

"Your apologies are always insincere. But... it doesn't matter. The last place where the Seven Star Grass appeared was in the capital, and the largest merchant in the capital, the wealthy Luo family."

"The Luo family? I've rarely heard of them." Situ Yaorao also has a business, and she has heard of some of those families, but this is the first time she has heard of the Luo family.

"It's normal for you to hear this for the first time. The Luo family is no match for those publicly known wealthy merchants. They've been around since the founding of Lanlin. No one knows how many years of inheritance the Luo family has had. But they are truly incredibly wealthy. And the most terrifying thing is that every emperor of Lanlin has coveted their wealth, but in the end, they've always come up empty-handed. The Luo family is a family not to be messed with. They don't have many businesses in the capital, and they're not very profitable. But... they call the shots throughout Lanlin, and even in the neighboring Mingyue Kingdom. If you mess with them, they can easily paralyze Lanlin's economy. It's even said that even the salt merchants are mostly connected to them. This family is the Luo family."

Liu Wuchen explained the Luo family's existence. Situ Yaorao, upon hearing this, had basically summed it up. The Luo family stood at the top of the business world. They didn't need anyone serving in the imperial court. No one could shake their position. As long as there weren't any incompetent family heads, their family would continue to prosper.

Of course, a family like the Luo family would not allow someone in their family to put on airs and ruin the Luo family, right?

"How did you know about appearing at the Luo family?" Situ Yaorao suppressed her curiosity about the Luo family and looked at Liu Wuchen in front of her with caution. She always felt that compared to the so-called Luo family, Liu Wuchen was the truly terrifying person.

The Luo family was a large family, they wouldn't do anything to ordinary people, in fact, in their eyes, everyone was an ant. But Liu Wuchen was different, he had a strange temper, no matter how ordinary you were, if you offended him, you would not be able to get away with it.

Situ Yaorao's question was within Liu Wuchen's expectations. Looking at Situ Yaorao and then at the blazing flames, he felt that she was just like the flames.

So Liu Wuchen, who was in a good mood, said: "It's not that I know, but this Seven Star Grass appeared in the underground auction house in the capital and was taken away by the young master of the Luo family."

"Young Master of the Luo family?" Situ Yaorao frowned.

"Yes, three years ago, the Luo family decided who will be the future head of the Luo family. Now, the old patriarch of the Luo family has already wanted to retire. I am afraid that the young master of the Luo family will soon be the head of the Luo family. He took the Seven Star Grass away, and the Seven Star Grass has basically become a collection of the Luo family." Liu Wuchen said.

"Is this the only one?" If possible, she really didn't want to have anything to do with the Luo family!

"There is only this one, and it may be gone at any time. After all, the head of the Luo family has no interest in this Seven-Star Grass. He probably took it away on a whim." Liu Wuchen's words made Situ Yaorao frown even tighter.

"Haha, don't frown. You are cuter when you smile. I have already told you what I wanted to say. I also told you where the Seven Star Grass is." Liu Wuchen said with a smile.

"Why are you telling me this?" Situ Yaorao's gaze fell on the man.

"Why?" Liu Wuchen thought for a moment and smiled. "You asked a good question. You're probably just curious. I really want to know how charming a woman is that can attract the attention of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prince Yun Yi. There's only one way for you to want the Seven Star Grass. That's to make the young master of the Luo family fall in love with you and be willing to give up everything for you. After all... the Luo family motto is not to give away what belongs to you. If you want to stay alive, this is probably your only option."

Liu Wuchen's smile was extremely harmless.

Situ Yaorao's expression darkened: "Don't talk nonsense."

"Aren't you very clear whether I am talking nonsense or not? Speaking of which, I am really surprised. Why did you finally choose the prince? Obviously... Tan Tai Yun Yi is more outstanding." Liu Wu Chen said with a smile.

However, seeing that Situ Yaorao's expression was getting even uglier, he changed the subject: "Of course, if you can make friends with the Luo family's young master, as a friend, perhaps he will help you. In short, I wish you good luck."

Liu Wuchen's smile was like a fox's. It was unclear what he was planning. Situ Yaorao thought about it and put the matter aside for the time being. The most important thing for her now was to return to the capital!

The Queen is still looking for her! Besides, her mother must be very angry that she left the capital quietly. She should just act like a good daughter for a few days. Thinking of her mother, a hint of tenderness appeared on Situ Yaorao's face. Madam Situ was the only person in her two lives who made her feel the love of family.

Even though she was only using the identity of Situ Yaorao, she was still very happy and treated her like her mother.

People are always like this, once they have tasted the benefits, they can no longer bear to leave. In her two lives, no one has ever treated her so well, so she did not want to disappoint Madam Situ.

"Are you thinking of someone? So gentle?" Liu Wuchen had never seen Situ Yaorao with such an expression, not even when she was standing next to Tan Tai Wu Yue. He couldn't help but wonder, what kind of person could make this person, who isolated herself from everyone else, so gentle?

From the moment he first met Situ Yaorao, he'd felt she'd isolated herself from everyone else, as if she couldn't stand in the same place as them. It was as if she didn't belong in this world. But that gentle expression just now had made him realize for the first time that Situ Yaorao was just an ordinary person.

"Nothing, just the news about the Seven Star Grass. Thank you for telling me. I'm going back first." After saying that, Situ Yaorao turned around and left. Liu Wuchen didn't stop her.

He never stopped anyone from leaving. Turning around, he looked at the peony forest, its flames rising to the sky. A faint smile appeared on his face. But this smile contained so much.

He pulled out a porcelain bottle from his bosom, which contained a number of bright red pills. He took one out and swallowed it, and Liu Wuchen's face became much rosier...