No One Who Touches My People Gets Away Unscathed

Gu Wanning: "Er Ya! Let Er Ya go home and get married, and let her inherit all my dowry and savings!"

Although it wasn't much, it was enough for Er Ya to have a grand wedding.

It's a bit of a pity that we can't take the alpaca with us, otherwise Er Ya's grandson could lie down comfortably.

"And my Corn, give it all to my dad, let him arrange it!"

"And please take care of the matter of your First Concubine. If all else fails, just give it to Qin Lie."

She's dying, and there's really no way to help the two of them get along better, so let's just put them together for now. We can't expect perfection.

"Second Concubine is very clever and skilled in arithmetic. If she stays in the manor, you can have her help manage the backyard temporarily."

"Third Concubine is quiet and reserved, but she's very thoughtful. Letting her stay by herself is like having a female physician hired by the household."

"Fourth Concubine... please treat her like a child. If she makes a mistake, scold or punish her as needed, but don't make a big deal out of it, and don't hold a grudge."

Xu Weibei gritted his teeth so hard they were practically grinding them to powder. "What else?"

What else?

Gu Wanning thought for a moment, "Jiaoniang should still be taken care of by the First Concubine. After the First Concubine leaves the manor, she can be given to the Third Concubine..."

"Anything else?"

Gu Wanning: "There are still a few children I've taken in on the Estate. Please let me know so the estate manager can take good care of them."

This time, without Xu Weibei asking, she said herself, "No, these are the only people I care about. I'm entrusting them to you, Marquis."

Xu Weibei's heart was completely choked up.

The cavalry had already closed in behind him, their bows drawn, waiting only for his command.

"Chief Grand Secretary Gu is still on his way," Gao Lan reported to Xu Weibei. "He should be here soon. My Marquis, let's act quickly. If Minister Gu arrives, it might cause unforeseen complications."

Gu Wanning: Okay, okay, I won't give my father another chance to hurt me.

Dead, dead.

But Gao Lan's words seemed to come a little too late; the carriage appeared in sight as soon as he finished speaking, getting closer and closer.

Meng He's tense state of mind eased slightly.

As expected, it was Gu Yuanshi arrived.

He got off the carriage first, and then another person jumped out of the carriage—it was Gu Anqi.

After getting off the carriage, Gu Anqi turned back and leaned into the carriage to look for something.

What are you looking for?

Perhaps because she had prepared for the worst and disregarded life and death, Gu Wanning felt a sense of relief, as if she were experiencing a final burst of energy before death.

Then she saw her older brother take a stick out of the carriage.

A long, straight stick, just like the kind of stick that every man would be unable to resist picking up if he encountered it on the street.

But bro, are you kidding me?

You think you're here to fight a gang?!

Chapter 98 Anyone who touches my people will not escape unscathed.

Gu Anqi's temperament was completely incompatible with this stick.

But he held on tightly, silently following behind his father.

"Gu Wanning!" Gu Yuanshi exclaimed excitedly.

"Father," Gu Wanning called out to him, not giving him a chance to harm himself, "I have decided to sacrifice myself for righteousness."

Please don't act so righteous.

That way, I can feel a little better for my predecessor.

Although I understand your choice, I still don't want to hear you say that you're giving up on me.

"You silly child, don't talk nonsense. No one is asking you to sacrifice yourself for righteousness. Matters of national importance are men's business, not yours," Gu Yuanshi said.

"Meng He, grandson of Meng Hui, is the Prime Minister of the Qiang State and a close confidant of the Queen of Qiang State." Xu Weibei expressionless.

Gu Wanning's titanium alloy eyes widened again, shining brightly.

Wow, wow, there's even such gossip!

Oh, so Meng He's heartfelt confession just now was directed at the Queen.

Gu Wanning immediately imagined the untold stories between the Queen and the Prime Minister.

It seems... it even has a slightly yellow tinge?

It's alright, she's about to die anyway, what's wrong with the yellow dot?

Gu Yuanshi said, "So it was you. Release my daughter, and I will plead with the Emperor to pardon you."

Gu Wanning was somewhat surprised.

Her biological father is acting a bit out of character; he didn't try to persuade her to sacrifice herself for a cause. That's not normal.

She saw that Gu Anqi, standing behind Gu Yuanshi, seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Chief Grand Secretary Gu, but that is no longer what I seek."

"You want to exonerate your grandfather?"

"No, that's not it," Meng He denied, then stated his own requirements.

Gu Yuanshi didn't agree, but he didn't say anything more to provoke him either. He lowered his head slightly, seemingly deep in thought.

Gu Wanning suddenly felt a pang of unease.

She might have thought Gu Yuanshi was too heartless.

He still has a soft spot for his daughter.

That's enough.

In this life, there's no need to strive for the best or be the most outstanding; just treat yourself as the most important person.

To have a place in someone else's heart is enough.

Suddenly, she noticed Xu Weibei staring intently at her.

What are you doing?

Don't give her any meaningful glances; she won't understand.

Xu Weibei seemed somewhat annoyed, and suddenly said, "There's no need for further words. Even if Chief Grand Secretary Gu agrees, I will never agree. Gu, if you still wish to be buried in my Xu family tomb after your death, then take your own life. Don't let me be controlled by others. I will definitely ensure that my descendants worship you in the future."

Pshaw!

After I die, what do I care about incense offerings?

You could throw my corpse into the street and I wouldn't care, I'd even bury it in your ancestral grave.

What, does entering your ancestral grave bring you back to life?!

Xu Weibei, we've lived under the same roof for so long, yet you still don't understand me at all.

Then she saw Xu Weibei's right foot on the ground, like the hand of a clock, slowly tracing a Xiaoxiao arc, seemingly—

Poised and ready to go.

Gu Wanning suddenly understood.

She yelled "I'm going!" and made a forward-rushing motion.