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

Chapter 44 The So-Called Antidote

No one is empty.

The entire courtyard was completely silent, and some nearly finished food was scattered outside the long courtyard.

The tables and chairs were in disarray, and there were even traces of blood in some places. A strange smell wafted through the quiet night air.

Even the maid who was leading the way changed her expression: "I don't know anything about this situation either. You must give me the antidote from Your Highness!"

Gu Lingzhi's hand, which was hanging by her side, slowly tightened.

Unexpectedly, in less than one night, all one thousand people perished.

Unsure whether they were alive or dead, Gu Lingzhi gritted her teeth, her mind racing: "If I can't find those thousand people, I'll destroy the antidote and let your Empress handle it."

The maid glanced at Gu Lingzhi, and the thought that her mistress's poison was related to her made her furious. She raised her hand and slapped Gu Lingzhi directly.

Gu Lingzhi had already noticed her movements, so naturally she couldn't just stand there and wait for her to hit her. She naturally raised the dagger and placed it next to her cheek.

Then, the maidservant hurriedly stopped what she was doing.

If that slap were to land, Mo Chen would definitely be able to split her hand in two.

Gu Lingzhi twirled the exquisitely crafted dagger between her fingers, a dagger so unforgettable that one glance would leave a lasting impression, and squinted at the maidservant.

"If there's a next time, I guarantee your hand will be chopped off."

For some reason, the maidservant shivered involuntarily when she saw Gu Lingzhi's gaze.

The maid with the sword at her waist withdrew her hand and whispered, "I'm afraid those thousand people have all been imprisoned. They've all been poisoned. Even if you find them, it won't help without the antidote."

Gu Lingzhi's eyes flickered.

"You don't need to worry about this."

That little bit of poison was nothing to her. Making an antidote wouldn't be difficult as long as she had the ingredients. There were plenty of pharmacies in Linyang City, so she wasn't worried about not being able to find the medicine.

Perhaps because the maid led the way, no one stopped them even though someone saw the three of them.

This further reveals Gu Fuling's status in Linyang City; even the Pangzhou Prefecture would probably have to listen to her.

The third prince of Huai Kingdom is truly devoted to Gu Fuling. I wonder what Gu Fuling's husband would think if he heard this.

The dungeon was dark and damp, and because it had been without sunlight for so long, it was filled with a strange smell.

The maid frowned, clearly not wanting to come along. The jailer guarding the gate was extremely respectful when he saw the maid beside Gu Fuling.

"Does Your Majesty have any instructions?"

"Where are those thousand people being held? I'm going to go check!"

The young maidservant had an arrogant expression, but the jailer dared not be negligent at all and led the way.

Not long after they left, an old prison door was pulled open, and a stench of decay wafted out. Gu Lingzhi and Bai Lianchuan stood outside the prison door and saw the soldiers lying haphazardly on the ground.

Those people were unconscious, but their lives were not in immediate danger.

Gu Lingzhi breathed a sigh of relief. She glanced around and saw that there were still a few people who were not poisoned and were conscious, but they seemed to have been beaten and were covered in wounds because of their resistance.

Upon seeing someone approaching from the doorway, those who were still conscious immediately perked up; if they weren't injured, they would probably have rushed over right now.

"Let us out! How dare you rebel! The Prince will certainly not let you get away with this!"

At this point, Mo Jiuxiao is probably already too busy taking care of himself.

Gu Lingzhi didn't want to shatter these people's illusions, so she walked up to an unconscious person, examined the person's pupils and symptoms, and combined this with the taste of the toxins in the food earlier, she quickly came up with the formula for the antidote.

She looked up and said, "I'm here to save you!"

Several of them still looked incredulous: "Save us! You were clearly wearing the uniforms of the Linyang City guards, you..."

The man was speechless for a moment.

When Strategist Bai appeared, everyone was overjoyed and showed excited expressions.

Gu Lingzhi sighed, knowing that her human skin mask was unlikely to be remembered. She then said directly to the person who looked better and was quite energetic, "Go get the medicine, brew it, and bring it over to wake everyone up. Then leave this place."

The maidservant guarding the door had already turned pale when she heard Gu Lingzhi say that, but she had no choice but to endure it if she wanted to get the antidote.

Gu Lingzhi spoke so loudly that the prison guards outside the cell clearly heard her. They looked at each other, completely bewildered as to why Gu Lingzhi would do such a thing.

However, the prefectural magistrate had already told them that they must not offend that lady. After these jailers exchanged information, they hurriedly went to inform the prefectural government of Pangzhou.

At this moment, Pangzhou Fu was standing guard outside the door, waiting anxiously.

Of all places to fry, it was the side room in the backyard of the prefectural government that was frying. It was the room where the prefectural government's new concubine lived. This concubine was very much to his liking. Who would have thought that she would suffer such a disaster? Otherwise, Qian Hui would not have been so anxious.

The doctor came out and said, "Sir, the lady is fine, but her face... her face is injured, and I'm afraid it will leave a scar!"

"what?"

Qian Hui's fat face trembled. He loved his concubine's face the most; if her face were ruined...

His face flushed with anger. Just then, a constable ran over from outside the courtyard: "Sir, the maidservant who serves the Empress has just entered the Imperial Prison. She says she wants to release the thousand people we captured."

"Release them!"

Qian Hui's eyes, which had been reduced to slits, widened instantly. His face turned grim, and he waved his hand as he walked towards the backyard.

As he walked, he instructed his men, "You guys keep a close eye on things. Report any unusual movements to me immediately, understand?"

After his men withdrew, Qian Hui strode to the door of the room where Gu Fuling was staying: "Your Highness, I have something to ask you!"

Qian Hui's voice was very respectful, but it also concealed a hint of dissatisfaction.

Because the Third Prince had specifically instructed him not to anger the Princess Consort, he had been humble and obedient to her orders time and time again. However, he never expected that she would go so far as to try to release the person they had worked so hard to capture.

Gu Lingzhi's facial wounds had been treated, but even so, when she opened the door, there was still a veil covering her face.

Gu Fuling raised a pair of delicate eyes and asked in a very cold voice, "What is it?"

"Your Highness, why did you release those thousand people? They were clearly hostages used to lure Mo Jiuxiao and the others into Linyang City. If you release them, won't it ruin the Third Prince's plans?"

If it weren't for their differing stances, anyone who heard these words would likely have mistaken the Third Prince Qian Hui was referring to as the Third Prince of Beiyi Capital.

But that's not the case.

However, both of these people are very famous figures in their respective countries.

The third prince of Beiyi Kingdom is currently the most powerful in the country and will soon become the crown prince, while the third prince of Nanhuai Kingdom is even more exceptionally talented.

Gu Fuling's eyes turned cold instantly. She kept thinking about Gu Lingzhi's face, which she couldn't forget.

She was disfigured in her past life, so she cherishes her face greatly in this life. Now that it has been disfigured again, she wishes she could tear the culprit to pieces.

Forcibly suppressing her anger, Gu Fuling said coldly, "I gave in, but I was threatened."

"Threat? Who dares to threaten Your Majesty?" Qian Hui looked incredulous, but then he saw Gu Fuling's eyes deepen.

"You can't even do a simple task properly. Those two not only escaped, but also took me hostage, causing me to be poisoned. What is your punishment?"

Upon hearing Gu Fuling's angry shout, sweat instantly poured down Qian Hui's face. He knelt down with a thud, "Your Majesty, please calm down. It's all my fault. I will detoxify Your Majesty immediately."

Gu Fuling coldly retorted, "If you could cure me of this poison, why would I bother with such troublesome matters? If something were to happen to me here today, I'm sure your prince would certainly deal with you properly."

Qian Hui kept his head down, not daring to raise it.

Seeing the other party's attitude, Gu Fuling was finally satisfied. She looked down at her long nails, painted with bright red nail polish, and said in a gentle voice, "Lord of the Prefecture, don't be afraid. As long as you help me get the antidote, I won't expose your failure to protect me."

Despite saying that, a murderous glint flashed in Gu Fuling's eyes.

She had already made up her mind that once this matter was resolved, she would get rid of Qian Hui.

Qian Hui had no idea that his life was in danger. He retreated with gratitude and immediately ordered his men to cooperate with the little girl under Gu Fuling's command.

Because there was no obstruction, an hour later, the thousand people in the dungeon gradually woke up. Although they were still somewhat weak, they still insisted on walking out of the government office.

Gu Lingzhi walked ahead, unaware that those behind her were looking at her with grateful eyes.

Bai Lianchuan slightly curled the corners of his lips. Seeing the expressions in everyone's eyes, he had already guessed the general situation before him.

A thousand people walked forward in the dark government office. Those who originally wanted to stop them must have heard what the people around them said, and they all took a step back.

The young maid led everyone to the entrance of the government office, glanced at the empty streets in the night, and stretched out her hand to Bai Lianchuan.

"Where is our princess's antidote?"

Bai Lianchuan flicked his hand dismissively, and a white porcelain bottle landed directly in the maid's palm.

The strategist kindly reminded her, "My antidote will have some side effects when it is used to detoxify, but Your Majesty doesn't need to worry. You can have someone try it first."

Upon hearing this, the maid snorted coldly and remained silent.

There was no antidote for that poison. Gu Lingzhi held back her voice and waited until the maid left before approaching Bai Lianchuan and asking, "What did you give her? Poison?"

Bai Lianchuan rolled up his sleeves: "I don't have any poison, it's just a bottle of laxative."

Gu Lingzhi was clearly stunned.

But the thought of Gu Fuling clutching her stomach, looking so miserable and tormented, still makes me want to laugh a little.

Thousands of people stood on the empty street, all relieved to have just escaped danger.

"Strategist, let's get out of here quickly."

"Yes, let's go find the prince and reunite!"

"what……"

Just then, a scream silenced the entire night sky for a moment.