A Queen's Life, My Dream

Upon seeing that Gu Wanning was free, he left quietly, as if he had never been there.

"Her people helped lead the way," Xu Weibei said. "What about you? Did you lead your people in circles on purpose?"

Qin Lie smiled contentedly, "I helped look for it too, but I took the wrong road. Then I heard the sound of the Marquis leading his troops in the distance, so I thought there was no need to rush and took my time strolling around."

Xu Weibei snorted coldly, "It's unbearable to watch."

At the same time, Gu Wanning also made a similar comment.

Qin Lie is such a scoundrel!

Because her First Concubine hadn't hidden it from her, she blushed and lowered her eyes, saying, "He was deliberately trying to take advantage of me, I know all that, but I could only pretend not to know. I even had to urge him to come find you... He's exactly the same as in my dream. Madam, I'm so, so scared."

I'm terrified of repeating the same mistakes, terrified of bringing misfortune upon him again.

These complex and conflicting emotions were causing her to feel somewhat overwhelmed, and she desperately needed to confide in Gu Wanning.

"Why are you thinking so much? Just let things take their course. Life is so beautiful; you shouldn't waste it thinking about 'what ifs' or unhappy things. Jinxiu, you know I almost died? I thought I was going to die for sure."

Forget about being tragic, let her live a good life.

She's going home today for a big meal!

I even wanted to pick a few ears of tender Corn to satisfy my craving.

But in the end, he couldn't bear to part with it; that's another story.

But Qin Lie is a real scoundrel; he himself went through King of Hell and back, just to help him win the heart of his beloved?

Good grief, come on, kill me to liven things up for you two!

"There's one more thing, Madam," the First Concubine said hastily, suddenly remembering something.

"No rush, take your time."

"I just remembered something from my dream. I vaguely remembered that there was a false imperial edict and a massacre at Baoguang Temple. It seems to fit, but it also doesn't quite... But I panicked and told Qin Lie that the Imperial Guards were fake and that he had been kidnapped... When he asked about it later, I had no way to explain."

She couldn't mention her dream.

Who could believe something so unbelievable?

Not to mention, she was also "guilty of her own actions" and didn't want Qin Lie to know the full details of her dream.

This is indeed a problem.

Gu Wanning thought for a moment and then said, "It's alright, don't panic. Here's what you're doing: aren't you good at needlework? Just tell them later that you noticed something was off about the Imperial Guards' uniforms."

"But I've never seen the real thing before."

"Are you stupid? Just say you've seen it."

"This servant has never seen it before."

Gu Wanning: "... Then say I wanted to make one for my third brother, so you saw it."

"Oh, good, yes, that's good. Madam is so clever."

Gu Wanning: "... You're so honest, I'm really scared..."

What are you afraid of?

Gu Wanning didn't speak, but in her heart she thought, "I'm afraid you'll be completely under Qin Lie's control."

A stunning figure, a gentle personality—she looks so cute you just want to bully her. Isn't this every man's dream?

"It's nothing, are you almost home?"

Gu Wanning lifted the curtain and looked outside. Then, a playful breeze carried the whispers of the guards outside to her ears.

"Your Marquis is truly remarkable; I have never seen such harmonious relations between your wives and concubines."

"Yes, when Madam had her accident, those people cried like their mother had died, it wasn't an exaggeration."

Gu Wanning: "..."

Thank you all.

But we have absolutely no connection with your Marquis. This is just a mutual appreciation and care between us women.

Furthermore, they had no idea whether Xu Weibei was powerful or not.

Once back at the residence, Gu Anqi was about to leave.

Gu Wanning smiled and said, "Big brother, I'll see you off."

Gu Anqi nodded.

The brother and sister were talking behind the screen wall.

"Brother, will the Marquis be alright?" This was what Gu Wanning really wanted to ask.

"No, this is just a small punishment to teach him a lesson. He's not the first person to act like this."

Xu Weibei's arrogance and unruliness are deeply ingrained in people's minds.

Everyone's used to it... and the Emperor is still the same.

It would be strange if he didn't cause some trouble.

Gu Wanning breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Thank goodness.

"Is there anything else?" Gu Anqi asked calmly.

"It's nothing, it's just that..." Gu Wanning bit her lip, "Thank you so much, Father and Elder Brother, for saving me today."

There will always be some resentment between us, but we are still family after all.

"As a father and elder brother, these are things I should do. You've been frightened today, go back and rest well."

"Um. I have one Xiaoxiao question--" Gu Wanning stuck out her tongue and smiled.

Looking at his younger sister's youthful charm, Gu Anqi's eyes softened with a smile, "Go ahead."

"Brother, where did you find such a straight, thick stick?"

I found it on the roadside a few days ago and just put it by the door.

"You found this a few days ago? Then why are you carrying it with you today? Have you learned any stick fighting techniques?" This was what Gu Wanning really wanted to ask.

Could it be that my elder brother is a man of both literary and martial talents, hiding his abilities in secret?

Did we not give him a chance to perform today?

Unexpectedly, Gu Anqi said expressionlessly, "I'm just afraid that Father will say something inappropriate."

Gu Wanning was stunned for a moment, then said in disbelief, "Big brother, you used that stick to knock Dad unconscious?"

Gu Anqi: "I didn't say that."

But he wanted to do that if his own father really told his sister to sacrifice herself for a cause.

He was willing to dedicate himself to his country, but his sister was not.

"Ah! It seems I wasn't being cynical; I also thought Father would do that."

"But in the end, your father wants to protect you, doesn't he?" Gu Anqi looked at her, his dark eyes filled with amusement.

"Okay. Take care, brother--"

Chapter 100 The Queen's Life, My Dream