In Trouble

Xu Weibei cannot die; he cannot be allowed to die!

Gu Wanning didn't even know how she got home; her head was just buzzing.

She had only one thought in her mind: Xu Weibei had killed someone for her.

She had to save Xu Weibei; she had to save him no matter what.

Xu Weibei cannot die!

She didn't want him to die!

Gu Wanning also dared not place her hopes on others.

Right now, the people who most want to save Xu Weibei and the others are probably the Grand Princess and her.

The Grand Princess has her connections, and I also need to do what I should do.

"Er Ya, come with me."

"Alright." Er Ya was also sweating profusely. "Miss, should we carry something? Although Master is your own father, we're still asking for a favor, so we should at least show some respect..."

She subconsciously assumed that Gu Wanning was going back to her parents' home.

In the eyes of the world, when a woman encounters trouble, she should either seek help from her husband's family or her own family, and Er Ya was no exception.

"My father? No, I'm not looking for my father." Gu Wanning lowered her eyes briefly, her mind clear and calm.

Gu Yuanshi felt guilty towards her, perhaps even deeply.

But no amount of guilt could buy him special favors in matters of the court.

"Miss, the Marquis has been arrested. You can't argue with the Master anymore," Er Ya said anxiously. "Just say a few nice things. The Master has always wanted to mend his relationship with you, and he certainly won't refuse."

What a great relationship! Why not take advantage of it? Backbone can't put food on the table, and it certainly can't save lives.

Gu Wanning retorted, "Do you think my father is a soft-hearted person?"

If I had been soft-hearted, I wouldn't have ended up in that position.

Let alone her, a daughter raised outside the family, isn't Gu Anwei her own son who grew up right beside her?

Did that influence Gu Yuanshi's decision to force him to ruin his future and marry the princess?

If the Emperor has already decided to use this as an excuse to make a scene, then Gu Yuanshi's refusal to agree is already the best possible outcome.

Expecting him to speak up for Xu Weibei is wishful thinking.

Gu Yuanshi's current position, second only to the emperor, is definitely not due to any soft-hearted deity.

Because the higher you climb, the colder it gets; in the blink of an eye, you can be shattered to pieces.

"... If I were to plead with him now and he refused, we'd both feel resentful, and it might even backfire," Gu Wanning said calmly. "It's better to preserve that fragile affection; who knows, it might come in handy later."

She joked, "For example, if the Marquis and I were ever destitute and wanted to go back to my parents' home to beg for food, he would be willing to help."

This is just a joke, of course.

Gu Wanning thought that as long as Xu Weibei didn't die, he would definitely be able to rise again in the future.

This man may be facing some setbacks right now, but he's a war god!

Intelligence, strength, decisiveness, temperament... none of these qualities that enabled him to achieve great things had anything to do with gender or sexual ability.

Only penniless, worthless men would boast about their private parts every day, because they have nothing else to brag about.

Moreover, there is no way to verify it.

Xu Weibei's brilliance shines like the sun and moon, far surpassing that of those petty and despicable individuals.

For some reason, Gu Wanning always feels like crying when she thinks of Xu Weibei.

Er Ya's mouth gaped open, her eyes wide, as if she had heard something unbelievable. After a long while, she finally said, "No, miss, you're begging with the Marquis? You're making up with the Marquis? Miss, please don't do anything rash!"

Chapter 228 Encountering Trouble

"What's wrong? Is it not okay?" Gu Wanning smiled, her eyes gentle yet firm, her heart like an endless beach, covered with Xu Weibei's name.

Perhaps this is not a good time, but it is truly today that the fog of emotions in my heart has suddenly been blown away by a strong wind, and those confused feelings that I have never truly explored or faced have instantly become clear.

Women are too easily moved by heroes, so Gu Wanning never truly disliked Xu Weibei.

When heroism became solely for her, and he couldn't bear to see her suffer any injustice, while his father and brothers were still weighing the pros and cons, he acted recklessly, so impulsively, so foolishly, so... in love, and Gu Wanning also fell deeply in love.

This kind of surrender is not shameful.

She was just like any other woman, inevitably falling in love with a hero.

There's a sense of destiny, like the boots have finally landed.

The process of making this determination was lengthy because of her slowness, hesitation, and strong self-protective instincts, but once she made up her mind, a huge weight was lifted from her heart, and the future suddenly became clear.

If you love, you love.

Go love him, go be with him.

He pressed on relentlessly when she was offended.

When he needs me, I will have nothing to fear.

The only things that can repay love and companionship are love and companionship.

Xu Weibei needs her.

"Girl, you, you're so foolish!" Er Ya sighed, but didn't offer any advice.

Because she saw everything, it was a natural progression, a love that surged forth like a mighty river.

I can't persuade them, I really can't persuade them.

"Exactly, you're hoping things will get better between you and the Marquis. In the future, the Marquis will be the Marquis, and you'll be the Marquis's wife. You'd better not be competing with beggars for food," Er Ya muttered.

"With you here, please rest assured. The Marquis did this for you, and I will Marquis this favor even at the cost of my life. You may feel that you are already family with the Marquis, but I have always valued you highly."

Gu Wanning knew that, for Er Ya, Gu Anqi was everything beautiful in the world.

She didn't understand love that didn't seek results, but she respected it deeply.

So she smiled and said, "Of course I know, my brother will definitely help."

She's now able to empathize with Er Ya a little, because she also has someone she likes.

She would be unhappy if others spoke ill of Xu Weibei.