They are really not NPCs, please stop it, lady.

"Where did this come from?"

Wu Chunmu looked at Gu Nian in surprise.

"Master Gu, please understand that the order I gave was only to bring back the Crown Prince and Ning Dong. As for the order to kill anyone, I absolutely did not give it."

"I am the Queen Mother after all, and the Crown Prince is still a baby. Ning Dong has no cultivation. They are not a threat. Why would I kill them and tarnish my reputation for nothing?"

"Not killing them will actually benefit me more."

That certainly seems to be the case.

No matter how you look at it, Wu Chunmu's explanation is very reasonable.

Putting this aside, judging from the relationship between the two, Wu Chunmu would not be so cruel.

But Wu Ningdong didn't think so.

She glanced at Wu Chunmu, snorted, and said nothing.

In her opinion, Wu Chunmu said this just as an excuse after he failed in hunting her down and saw Gu Nian coming.

Since she couldn't deal with Gu Nian, she could only get herself out.

Anyway, those people are dead, and the dead can’t speak!

I really don't know when she learned to be so insidious!

Looking at the expressions of the two people, Gu Nian narrowed his eyes slightly.

It seems that there seems to be some misunderstanding here.

Gu Nian had just arrived and was not familiar with the situation in Daqian, and naturally, he was not familiar with the situation of the two people in front of him.

So.

Gu Nian didn't do anything unnecessary.

He just nodded noncommittally, and then asked casually,

"So, what's the situation in Daqian now? Please tell me a little bit about it."

If you want to investigate the situation and get information, it is safest to ask people of Wu Chunmu's level.

Of course, Gu Nian also knew that what she said was not the truth, at least not the complete truth.

Listen to half and believe half, and judge the other half yourself.

But even so, since Gu Nian is unfamiliar with the place now, getting information from Wu Chunmu is the best way.

"This... is what Your Excellency wishes. Chunmu naturally understands it and has nothing to say. However, Chunmu would like to ask Your Excellency what is the purpose of asking this question?"

Hear this.

Gu Nian looked at Wu Chunmu meaningfully.

What do you mean by gentle? Isn't this quite strong?

If someone else were here at this moment, he would have been trembling with fear and told Gu Nian everything he wanted to know.

Wu Chunmu actually dared to ask about Gu Nian's purpose. Although it was just a question, it was enough to prove her courage.

After all, the Su family and the Daqian Dynasty are two forces that are completely incomparable.

If one is not careful, it is very likely to anger Gu Nian, and then the Daqian Dynasty will be gone!

"It's nothing, it's just that Ningdong asked me to help her restore her country. I have to understand what the current situation is, right?"

Gu Nian stated his purpose very casually.

In fact, there is nothing to hide about Gu Nian's purpose.

He came here to help Wu Ningdong restore his country. As a member of the Su family, or with Su Qingge as his background, Gu Nian had to be more casual.

That’s right, be casual and act like you don’t take anything seriously.

Otherwise, you will most likely be seen as weak and vulnerable, and in the end, you will probably be taken advantage of.

Only if he is arrogant enough and shows that he doesn't care about anything, not even about destroying a country, can people be afraid of him, respect him and respect him.

And apart from that.

Gu Nian's honesty would also arouse Wu Chunmu's sense of crisis.

At that time, in order to stop Gu Nian from attacking her, she would take the initiative to attack, even becoming completely confused.

Under this situation, it is more convenient for Gu Nian to do something.

The other side.

Hearing Gu Nian's words, Wu Chunmu's heart trembled, and then he looked at Wu Ningdong with deep confusion and disappointment in his eyes.

So, in your eyes, I am a thief who stole the country?

I just took this power into my own hands and achieved my long-cherished goal.

How come in your heart, I have become a thief who stole the country?

Ningdong, am I really so unbearable in your heart?

With a slight sigh, Wu Chunmu immediately put on a sad and weak look.

"Master Gu, the idea of ​​restoring the country is pure nonsense. In fact, the one sitting on the throne now is still a member of the Ji family of the Daqian royal family."

"It's just that Qiyun is a newcomer to the throne. She has no experience and has never received this kind of education before. She is unfamiliar with everything and isn't doing very well."

"But the current situation in Daqian really doesn't allow her to continue studying. She's being willful."

"Although I'm not her mother, she still calls me Mother. I really can't just leave her alone, so I had no choice but to take on this burden and have been supporting her alone until now."

While talking.

Her eyes were slightly red, and she looked pitiful.

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"Even if I haven't done anything meritorious, I've certainly worked hard. How can you look at me like this?"

Although her pitiful appearance at this moment was a performance, the words she said were a true expression of her feelings.

She really couldn't understand why she didn't usurp the throne or change the dynasty.

On the contrary, without me, Daqian would probably be gone.

Even though I've been in this state, you still think of me as a thief who stole the country!

Why!

But in Wu Ningdong's eyes, Wu Chunmu was just performing.

"Oh, you can talk about hard work and great achievements, but in the end the power is in your hands. The person sitting in that position is not the crown prince."

Wu Ningdong sneered and said coldly,

"How do you explain this?"

"He's not the crown prince, but he's a member of the Ji family after all. The crown prince is still a newborn baby. Do you really want a baby to sit in that position?"

Wu Chunmu bit her lip, looking very aggrieved.

"If that's the case, this power will not be in my hands, but will be divided among the court officials!"

"Then...it will truly be time for a change of dynasty!"

After a moment of silence, Wu Chunmu continued,

"Qiyun's temperament is not very strong now. She has no reputation at all and cannot suppress the court officials at all."

"If I don't take over, do you want the Duke of Zhenguo and the Prince of Pingnan to control the government and turn Qiyun into a puppet emperor?"

"I…"

Wu Ningdong opened her red lips slightly and was speechless for a moment.

She certainly didn't have much experience or intelligence in this area, but she wasn't stupid.

Naturally, it can be heard that what Wu Chunmu said is true.

But this also made her feel more frustrated.

It was clearly her fault, but why couldn't I convince her?

She couldn't even think of changing the status quo!

how so!

"Humph!"

With a slightly annoyed hum, Wu Ningdong turned his head away in anger.

"You are always so talkative, and you always have a reason. I can't argue with you, but you are wrong!"

The child's sulky look and childish words almost made Wu Chunmu laugh.

Even Gu Nian, who was standing by, was speechless.

He was certain that if he really took the throne from Ji Qiyun and gave it to the infant prince, and let Wu Ningdong rule the country from behind the scenes...

I'm afraid that before long, the entire Daqian will have to change its name!

Even if he was suppressing it, it would only make the process move from open to covert.

By then, Wu Ningdong and the prince's fate will definitely be worse than Wu Chunmu's!

Ignoring Wu Ningdong's words, Gu Nian looked at Wu Chunmu.

"Okay, just answer my questions."

"Yes…"

Wu Chunmu bit his lip, was silent for a moment, and then said,

"Daqian is now plagued by internal and external troubles. There are barbarians invading the borders, and princes seeking power at home. I have helped Qiyun to hold on until now..."

With a sigh, Wu Chunmu's pretty face turned slightly pale, and she looked exhausted.

"I'm afraid it won't last much longer."

"Now, the two of us are just struggling to hold up this crumbling empire."

"To be honest with you, Lord Gu, if I wasn't afraid of letting the late emperor down, I really wouldn't want to sit in this position."

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Then, Gu Nian sent Wu Chunmu away.

Before leaving, Wu Chunmu took the initiative to say,

"If Master Gu doesn't mind, why not move into the palace?"

"Master Gu is a distinguished guest of our Daqian Dynasty. How can we let you live in such a shabby place?"

"No need for that. I'm happy living here and I'm too lazy to move around."

Gu Nian waved his hand and said casually,

"Besides, I'm not used to living in a place like the palace. There are too many rules."

"The harem is full of women. How can it be possible for a man like me to live there?"

Although Gu Nian gave a reason, Wu Chunmu still took it for granted that rejecting her advances was equivalent to rejecting her invitation to stand on Gu Nian's side.

It seems that this member of the Su family is determined to stand on Wu Ningdong's side?

If this is the case, then we will have to think carefully about what happens next.

No matter what, he had to make Hui Gu Nian stand on his side.

Even if they are not completely on your side, they should at least lean towards you.

if not.

This member of the Su family is likely to cause a major reshuffle in the entire Daqian court.

And in this reshuffle, if Wu Ningdong doesn't like her and Ji Qiyun, they will probably not have a good ending!

After a moment of thought, she said to Gu Nian again,