A Straight Man's Defense

Frivolous! Hypocritical!

Xu Weibei would never admit that he was even angrier because he felt that Gu Wanning actually fell for this act, while he couldn't.

Meng He was undoubtedly good at making women happy; otherwise, he could not have become the Queen of Qiang State's lover.

"Don't you like it? But he did so much, it was very risky..."

"Interests are more likely to drive him to do that than so-called feelings," Xu Weibei said. "The Queen of Qiang State is twelve years older than him. Do you think he just likes older women?"

"Twelve years old, that's not exactly an old woman, is it?" Gu Wanning muttered softly, feeling offended.

In her previous life, when she transmigrated, she was already in her late twenties and still considered herself a beautiful young girl every day.

"Although the Qiang State is a small country, its queen is quite cunning, especially adept at using her body and emotions to win over men, making them risk their lives for her. Of course, they each get what they want."

"What, does the Queen have several men?"

"Um."

Gu Wanning's eyes were filled with admiration.

Xu Weibei gritted his teeth. "What, are you envious?"

Gu Wanning: Who wouldn't be envious!

Who wouldn't want a younger man twelve years their junior, a fierce wolf in bed and a loyal dog off the bed?

When he's at home, he tries to make her happy; when he's away, he helps her secure her position.

The Queen's Life: My Dream

Chapter 101 The Straight Man's Defense

"I'm not envious," Gu Wanning said against her will. "I just think, well, she's amazing."

Women among nomadic peoples had a lower social status than women in the Central Plains; they were more like reproductive tools, objects that men fought over.

Even among irreconcilable, life-or-death tribes, wars are still wars between men, with women being the spoils of war.

A woman who climbs to the top in such harsh conditions, stepping over countless men, is the woman at the very top of the pyramid.

"She's really impressive; she can make so many people fight over her."

"What's the situation with Meng He's opponent? Wait, how do you know so much about Meng He, Marquis?"

"I am naturally very familiar with what is happening in the Northwest."

Even though the Qiang State was a small country, sometimes it is these small details that determine the success or failure of a war.

"How many men does the Queen have? What are they like? How do they fight over her?"

Xu Weibei: "... Think about something serious!"

"So, who does the Queen favor the most?"

Xu Weibei: "Is this serious?"

"Whom the Queen favors has a great impact. The harem also influences the court, doesn't Your Marquis know that?"

Meng He also held the position of Prime Minister.

Oh, so he must be the most favored?

"Just remember this: there's far more scheming than affection between them."

Their romantic relationships were the least worth mentioning amidst their complex web of interests.

Nobody is driven by romantic feelings; everyone's interests come first.

"Please elaborate, my Marquis. For example, what is Meng He plotting?"

"He wants to maintain his position of power, second only to the emperor in the Qiang State. Moreover, given time, if he becomes too powerful, he might very well commit treason."

He lacked the ability to avenge his deceased father.

However, becoming the emperor of the Qiang State was a level of wealth and status that he could potentially achieve with a little effort.

"Meng He may seem harmless, but he's actually very ambitious," Xu Weibei said. "What you need to remember today isn't his kind words to you, but the fact that he held a dagger to your neck; he wanted your life."

"I know," Gu Wanning said. "I wouldn't be so indiscriminate in distinguishing between friend and foe."

It's a little heartbreaking that my favorite couple's relationship ended.

Is there really room for sweet love in this world?

Princes and princesses are all lies.

"Thank you very much, Marquis." Gu Wanning stood up and bowed respectfully to Xu Weibei.

Although she had prepared for the worst, she thanked him, her father, and her brothers for not giving up on her.

Xu Weibei said with a long face, "No need for your thanks, I won't let anything happen to you."

Why is she being so polite to him?

Want to distance yourself? Don't even think about it!

Divorce is impossible; it's never going to happen in this lifetime.

Why let go of a marriage forced upon you by luck and pressured into a ceremony?

"I still want to thank you. In the future, if Your Marquis needs me to step up in any situation, I will definitely not hesitate."

After Gu Wanning finished speaking, she felt a little embarrassed.

It seems she can't really help him much; it's a bit like she's just making empty promises...

Oh, she suddenly remembered Linglong.

They broke up last time because of the divorce; she went back on her word. Now, judging by the situation, is Linglong about to give birth?

Just as she was about to speak, she heard someone say that the Grand Princess had arrived.

Xu Weibei stood up. "I'll go greet Grandmother. You... stay lying down."

Gu Wanning: "No need, I'll go with the Marquis."

The elders had obviously heard about her accident and were worried, so they came to see her.

The elders meant well, so even if she was alright, she had to pretend she was fine, let alone the fact that she really was.

"Lie down." Xu Weibei turned his head away. "Don't trust her."

Gu Wanning:???

"Go!"

"Okay." Gu Wanning obediently lay down on the bed.

A moment later, Xu Weibei accompanied the Grand Princess in.

Gu Wanning pretended to get up to curtsy, but the Grand Princess quickly stepped forward and pressed her down.

"Good child, lie down quickly. This was truly an unexpected disaster for you today, thankfully you're unharmed. You must be more careful when you go out in the future..."

"What happened today has nothing to do with whether she was careful or not. Meng He's methods were unexpected; no one expected that someone would dare to forge an imperial edict," Xu Weibei said with a blank face.

The Grand Princess nodded. "That's true. It's just that Gu Wanning suffered. Xu Weibei, you should spend more time with her these next few days."

Xu Weibei hummed in agreement, his arrogant expression still intact.

Gu Wanning thought to herself, "Can't you be a little more polite to your elders?"

She couldn't control Xu Weibei, so she could only find things to talk about to avoid awkward silences.