The Female Supporting Character's Counterattack: The Evil King's Doctor Consort's Ent

If you don't tell me in Chapter 33, I can't protect you.

The killing intent emanating from Mo Jiuxiao gradually faded.

Gu Lingzhi felt him get up, and with the pressure lessened, the discomfort in her heart lessened considerably.

"If I say it's just my premonition, would Your Highness believe me? After all, it's said that supplies are the first priority in leading an army to victory. The Nanhuai army has already gathered at the border but hasn't made any moves. They must be planning some underhanded tactics. And the only thing that can truly harm the enemy is their supplies."

Gu Lingzhi's words made Mo Jiuxiao's pupils shrink.

A clapping sound came from outside the military tent.

Bai Lianchuan had been listening at the door for some time now.

"Miss Gu is very intelligent; I admire her greatly!"

Gu Lingzhi lied through her teeth, without the slightest hint of guilt.

"Thank you for the compliment, strategist."

"In that case, Miss Gu must be able to foresee who was responsible for the bombing of the granary."

Gu Lingzhi suddenly looked up.

She glanced at Bai Lianchuan's cunning face and realized that she had unknowingly fallen into his trap.

It was too late to escape.

However, that was exactly what she wanted to do.

"Of course, speculation alone is not enough. At least we need evidence to prove this. Otherwise, even if I tell you, you will just say that I am lying!"

A hint of appreciation flashed in Bai Lianchuan's eyes.

Mo Jiuxiao's expression darkened, and he suddenly grabbed Gu Lingzhi's wrist.

"Come with me."

Gu Lingzhi was pulled forward by a strong force. Mo Jiuxiao didn't care about the eyes of others at all. He put his arm around her waist and carried her onto the tall, blood-red horse.

She can ride a horse, but she has never shared a ride with anyone.

There was someone sitting behind her, and Gu Lingzhi felt uncomfortable no matter how she sat there.

She wanted to get away from Mo Jiuxiao, but he pulled her back with a force.

"Move again, and I'll throw you down!"

Gu Lingzhi checked the speed and indeed stopped moving.

After all the trouble, you're the one who suffers.

Fifteen minutes later, Gu Lingzhi finally saw the location of the military camp, the place where grain and fodder were stored. Now, all that remained was a patch of uneven ground, covered with black residue.

Mo Jiuxiao led Gu Lingzhi off the horse.

"Sixty to seventy percent of the grain and fodder were destroyed."

Sixty to seventy percent.

Gu Lingzhi's fist clenched slightly under her sleeve.

It's exactly the same as what's written in that book.

If she hadn't changed the plot, Zhao Qiankun would still have betrayed Mo Jiuxiao later on, and the final showdown between Mo Jiuxiao and Nan Huai would inevitably have ended in a Pyrrhic victory.

Of the 300,000 troops in the Dingnan Army, only 100,000 returned.

It was precisely for this reason that Gu Fuling dared to turn Mo Jiuxiao against his own side.

At the time, those words were just a number to her, but now they have completely changed in Gu Lingzhi's heart.

Her eyes were lowered, her mind filled with conflicting emotions.

If she wants to reverse the plot and mess up the outcome, can she still go back?

No one knew that Gu Lingzhi was in a dilemma at this moment.

When Mo Jiuxiao saw Gu Lingzhi with her eyes lowered and her lips tightly bitten, he couldn't help but pinch her cheek.

In an instant, the pearly teeth that had been rubbing against her lower lip loosened.

"Have you thought of anything?"

Gu Lingzhi glanced at him, a sudden realization flashing in her eyes.

"Yes, I guessed it!"

"Guessing again?" Mo Jiuxiao's tone was tinged with sarcasm.

Gu Lingzhi stared at the charred remains in front of her, still emitting a foul odor, and said coldly, "Although it's just a guess, all that's missing is evidence."

Upon hearing this, Mo Jiuxiao looked at her with slight surprise.

Gu Lingzhi said calmly, "So many explosives didn't just appear out of thin air. If they wanted to get in, there would definitely be traces."

"There was no trace."

Her words were rejected by Mo Jiuxiao as soon as she spoke.

Gu Lingzhi smiled and said, "The fact that there were no traces is their biggest mistake, because it proves that these explosives were originally buried here, just waiting for the supplies to arrive so they could take action."

A dark glint flashed in Mo Jiuxiao's eyes, but Gu Lingzhi's words had cleared up all the confusion.

"You mean to say that the plan to move the supplies was seen through long ago?"

Gu Lingzhi nodded: "Yes, the person who suggested moving the grain here is the prime suspect!"

"The king knows."

Mo Jiuxiao lowered his eyes.

But he didn't say anything to Gu Lingzhi.

Gu Lingzhi didn't care. She had said everything she needed to say. As for how Mo Jiuxiao would deal with the mastermind, it was none of her business.

Most importantly, the soldiers' current rations will not last for more than half a month, and the next batch of rations will not arrive for another two months.

If they try to stretch half a month's worth of provisions into two months' worth, the 300,000-strong army at this border will inevitably riot.

By the time Gu Lingzhi came to her senses, Mo Jiuxiao had already mounted his horse.

He led the horse and circled around Gu Lingzhi.

"Come up!"

Gu Lingzhi didn't move, but looked up at him and took a step back: "I can ride a horse, could you find me one?"

Mo Jiuxiao's lips tightened, and an impatient look appeared on his face: "You want to run away?"

Even though he knew Gu Lingzhi wouldn't run away easily, Mo Jiuxiao still made his suspicions public.

Gu Lingzhi glanced at the hand extended in front of her.

She didn't want to waste any more words with him, so she placed her hand in his palm. With a forceful pull, Mo Jiuxiao lifted Gu Lingzhi onto the horse.

Returning to the entrance of the military tent, they saw more than a dozen lieutenants standing in two neat rows. When they saw Gu Lingzhi on Mo Jiuxiao's horse, their eyes changed slightly.

Gu Lingzhi sensed that the atmosphere among these people was a bit off.

Mo Jiuxiao pulled on the reins and felt Gu Lingzhi struggling in his arms. He used his left hand to gently hold her in his arms.

"What is it you wish to report?"

With so many deputy generals appearing together, Mo Jiuxiao's eyes darkened slightly. The feeling that someone in the military camp was causing trouble made Mo Jiuxiao very irritated.

Bai Lianchuan walked over from behind a military tent not far away.

Upon seeing Strategist Bai appear, more than a dozen deputy generals hurriedly saluted, but their faces all showed signs of embarrassment.

"Say what you have to say, why are you all blocking the way here?"

With a smile on his face and a very calm and amiable appearance, the strategist immediately got the leader talking.

"Strategist, I have a question. The provisions were perfectly fine in their original place. Why were they suddenly moved? If they hadn't been moved arbitrarily, this wouldn't have happened!"

The strategist's eyes flickered: "Does General Zhou mean that Your Highness has made a mistake in judgment?"

"No, Your Highness, I dare not question you. We received word that a female slave revealed during the interrogation of a prisoner that the grain supplies would be burned, which is why the granary was moved. I suspect..."

Before he could finish speaking, all the deputy generals' eyes fell on Gu Lingzhi.

Gu Lingzhi understood the meaning behind the man's words. It seemed that the deputy generals at the border, under the instigation of someone with ulterior motives, had pinned all the blame on her.

"My lords, your suspicions are not without merit, but why would I do such a thing?"

"The intention is naturally to demoralize the troops and create opportunities for the enemy!"

Several men in the crowd shouted loudly with fierce expressions, not even wanting to hear a word of explanation from Gu Lingzhi.

What does it mean to be prejudiced? She carries the reputation of being the daughter of a traitor, and she also has some connection with the Third Prince of Nanhuai. She was also the first person to interrogate her about the reason for the grain supply. In the eyes of these people, her crime has already been determined. Even if Gu Lingzhi tries to explain, it will only be a sophistry.

Gu Lingzhi really had no way to deal with these roughnecks on the border.

"I believe Your Highness and Military Advisor Bai will have their own conclusions on who the real culprit is. I will not offer any further explanation for myself, and I ask that you all refrain from making any further speculations!"

The leader, General Zhou, appeared to be in his forties with a square face. Upon hearing this, he frowned slightly.

"Your Highness, the most important thing right now is to be cautious. Even if she is not a spy, it is not advisable to keep her by your side!"

Mo Jiuxiao lowered his eyes slightly.

His fingertips twitched, and his dark purple eyes seemed to be deep in thought.

Gu Lingzhi looked at him calmly and unhurriedly, without explaining anything, intending to observe Mo Jiuxiao's reaction.

In this pass, Mo Jiuxiao is the master of everything; the only person she can rely on is him.

"Someone, take her to the rear military tent!"

Rear military tents...

That place was indeed a place for women; those who remained were the ones who did the laundry and cooked for the soldiers.

Many women who had made mistakes were sent to military camps. Those who were somewhat attractive were usually put in military brothels, while those who were older or in poor health were all left in the rear military camps to help with chores.

However, some things that are beyond our control may happen, especially for someone as good-looking as Gu Lingzhi.

Gu Lingzhi nimbly dismounted, her eyebrows raised, showing no dissatisfaction with Mo Jiuxiao's arrangement: "Thank you, Your Highness, for granting Lingzhi's wish."

She was more than happy to be assigned to a regular military tent.

Looking at her expression, Mo Jiuxiao clenched his fists, his deep eyes growing even colder.

Two soldiers walked over from either side and stood to Gu Lingzhi's left and right.

"This way!"

They didn't touch Gu Lingzhi, after all, Gu Lingzhi was also one of the prince's people, and the fate of Eunuch Li had been widely known throughout the military camp.

Mo Jiuxiao squinted as he watched Gu Lingzhi's departing figure until she disappeared from sight, then he looked at his subordinates.

"Go back!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Seeing that the prince had actually heeded their advice, the veteran generals all breathed a sigh of relief and ran away faster than rabbits.

The strategist stroked his chin.

As the Akhal-Teke horse was led away, Mo Jiuxiao was about to step into the military tent when he heard Bai Lianchuan's voice.

"What is the purpose of Your Highness's actions?"

Will Mo Jiuxiao follow his subordinates' orders?

How can it be……

Unlike his overjoyed subordinates, Bai Lianchuan considered things more comprehensively and understood his master better.

Mo Jiuxiao's lips were tightly pressed together, and he remained silent with a cold expression.

Why do you ask that?

Mo Jiuxiao and Bai Lianchuan spoke very casually, and the two seemed more like friends than superiors and subordinates.

Bai Lianchuan looked at the fierceness between his brows and slowly smiled: "The iron-blooded war god prince actually has such a sentimental side. This strategist is truly surprised."

"Shut up!"