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

Chapter 54 Don't you miss me?

A faint smile appeared on Gu Lingzhi's lips, making her eyes look even clearer and brighter.

Dealing with a spoiled brat was a piece of cake for Mo Jiuxiao, but when he heard that Gu Lingzhi was interested in it, he decided not to get involved.

His expression was calm, and the corners of his lips parted slightly: "Speak!"

Gu Lingzhi's goal was certainly not to deal with Yang Tianrui, but to figure out how to use a single thread to uproot the entire Yang family.

She smiled and said, "Didn't I say before that I was going to prepare a big gift for Gu Fuling's return to the capital? I'm going to start preparing it now."

His eyebrows were curved, and his face was radiant. If the mask were lifted now, it would surely reveal a breathtaking face.

The desires that had been suppressed due to injury and travel were now stirring again.

Gu Lingzhi had no idea what Mo Jiuxiao was thinking, nor did she know her current predicament.

"Zhang Rong, give him the silver."

Zhang Rong was stunned, completely unable to understand Gu Lingzhi's meaning: "Give...give what?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Tianrui and his group assumed that the other party was afraid and stood there arrogantly waiting.

Gu Lingzhi winked at Zhang Rong. Seeing that Mo Jiuxiao had no intention of stopping her, Zhang Rong reluctantly took out a hundred taels of silver from her pocket for travel expenses.

Yang Tianrui's men snatched it away and presented it to him with great respect.

After looking at it, the other party was very dissatisfied. A glint flashed in his eyes as he stared intently at Mo Jiuxiao's jade crown: "That thing is valuable. Take it off for me."

Mo Jiuxiao's eyes deepened.

He rubbed his fingers together, his sharp eyes scanning him intently.

Gu Lingzhi could easily see what Mo Jiuxiao meant. He was clearly thinking about where to kill the other party in a way that would cause them the most pain.

She couldn't let the other person die before they had been fully exploited.

Gu Lingzhi took out a stack of silver notes from her bosom, which amounted to over a thousand taels.

Mo Jiuxiao looked at her with a puzzled expression, his eyes sweeping over her and the silver notes in his palm.

When Gu Lingzhi handed over the money, she didn't blush or pant. After all, it wasn't his money, and she also had the golden token that belonged to Mo Jiuxiao, so she could have as many silver notes as she wanted.

The other party had already made those boastful claims, so there's naturally no problem with her spending them now.

Seeing that Mo Jiuxiao was pursing his lips and seemed angry even though he didn't say anything, Gu Lingzhi gently said, "In that case, Young Master Yang should be able to let him pass, right?"

Yang Tianrui was satisfied this time, and without even glancing at them, he said, "Get lost!"

Zhang Rong was so angry she wanted to rush up and beat the other person up, but the most important thing at the moment was to get into the palace.

However, Gu Lingzhi was not in a hurry.

When she saw Zhang Rong about to turn back to the palace, she immediately stopped him: "Anyway, no one knows we're back. Why don't we go to the palace tonight? Let's go after we've made all the preparations!"

Mo Jiuxiao stared intently, a faint conjecture brewing in his eyes.

What exactly do you want to do?

Under the gaze that seemed to see right through her, Gu Lingzhi suppressed the smile on her lips. Her eyes gradually turned cold, and she gently clenched her fists.

"Of course it's for revenge. Does Your Highness intend to enter the palace without any preparation and be controlled by the other side?"

The two of them knew perfectly well who had orchestrated the assassination attempt along the way.

Not only was there the emperor, but there were also people arranged by Gu Fuling.

Her incredible luck in surviving a fall from the city wall and even being rescued by Mo Jiuxiao became common knowledge at the border, making her a minor celebrity.

Furthermore, after she cured Mo Jiuxiao, who was seriously injured, people in the military camp began to spread exaggerated rumors about her medical skills, and in everyone's impression, she had become a miracle doctor.

The three of them casually found an inn in the capital to rest. Gu Lingzhi was not idle either. She had Zhang Rong follow Yang Tianrui for an entire afternoon. When they returned in the evening, Zhang Rong's report was exactly as she had guessed.

"Every time Yang Tianrui got silver, he would go to the Qingshui gambling den in the east to gamble it all, and he would not come out until he had lost it all."

Gu Lingzhi touched her chin, a faint thought flashing across her eyes.

"Zhang Rong, I heard there's a severe drought in the north, and the Emperor has already ordered disaster relief, right?"

Zhang Rong was taken aback, but considering that Gu Lingzhi was always with Mo Jiuxiao, it wasn't a big deal that she knew this little bit of information: "Yes, His Majesty just gave the order, and the Ministry of Revenue is allocating funds for this matter."

She raised the corners of her lips, and a glint of light flashed in her eyes, suddenly giving Zhang Rong the feeling of facing Bai Lianchuan.

He had met Bai Lianchuan a few times in the military camp. The impression Bai Lianchuan gave him was that he was the kind of person who would laugh like a fox even if the sky were to fall.

It seems like they have a solution for everything.

He didn't know where Mo Jiuxiao had found so many powerful figures, but there was a strange sense of unease about the 'man' in front of him.

“Zhang Rong, as General Zhang’s only son, you are no less than him in terms of status or position. I need to ask you for a favor. This matter may be a bit dangerous. I wonder if you would be willing to help me.”

Gu Lingzhi raised her head and looked at him intently.

Zhang Rong instantly felt a chill run down his spine. Being looked at by those hopeful eyes, coupled with the oppressive aura of Mo Jiuxiao behind the other person, how could he not help?

"What's the deal?"

Gu Lingzhi didn't hide anything and explained the plan directly.

Since Yang Tianrui has already embezzled government funds once, there's no need to worry that he won't do it again.

Although the Minister of Revenue, who had extensive connections, had blocked the last incident and all the official silver had been recovered, she didn't believe that if it happened again, the other party wouldn't fall into the trap if she was fully prepared.

"But this humble general doesn't know how to gamble!"

Zhang Rong was covered in sweat, clearly nervous.

Gu Lingzhi patted his shoulder reassuringly: "You won't, but I will. I'll go with you."

Just as he was about to say something, he saw the curtain of the inner room of the living room being lifted, and Mo Jiuxiao, covered in sweat, walked out with a cold expression.

He glanced at Zhang Rong, then casually rested his gaze on Zhang Rong's shoulder.

Gu Lingzhi's hand was still resting on it, his brows slightly furrowed, and his indifferent face had a hazy beauty due to the mist.

Mo Jiuxiao, dressed in a snow-white undergarment, appeared in the living room, instantly chilling the atmosphere. Zhang Rong's legs went weak with fear upon seeing him, and he hurriedly said, "This subordinate obeys, this subordinate takes his leave."

Gu Lingzhi was stunned by Zhang Rong's escape, then turned to stare at Mo Jiuxiao: "Is Your Highness really that scary?"

Mo Jiuxiao's wounds had scabbed over, but he still applied medicine every day. He sat naturally in the armchair in the middle of the living room.

"Apply medicine to me."

Gu Lingzhi hesitated for a moment, glancing at the sky outside: "I have other matters to attend to, Your Highness, could you please come by yourself..."

"cannot!"

She was interrupted before she could finish speaking, but Gu Lingzhi couldn't get angry. After all, the wound was on her back, and it would be troublesome for Mo Jiuxiao to touch it.

As for asking someone else... given Mo Jiuxiao's vigilance, he would never easily entrust his back to another person.

Gu Lingzhi was very grateful for this trust, and then resignedly returned to her room and took out the ointment that she had prepared in advance.

This is her newly formulated Spring Life, which is guaranteed to remove necrotic tissue and promote tissue regeneration without leaving any scars.

She had wanted to make such medicine in her own time, but unfortunately, she didn't have the time, and some of the ingredients had long since disappeared.

She stood to Mo Jiuxiao's right: "Alright, I'll help you apply the medicine. Your Highness, could you please take off your clothes..."

Mo Jiuxiao readily agreed, pulling off his belt in one swift motion. As the belt came off, his muscular yet scarred upper body was revealed.

His honey-colored muscles were very strong, but they still bore deep and shallow old scars.

When you touch it, it feels slightly uneven.

With her back bent downwards, near her heart and lower back, Gu Lingzhi skillfully began applying medicine.

As her fingertips touched the slightly raised area on her skin, Gu Lingzhi felt a complex mix of emotions.

From the initial shock to the end... all that remained was a bittersweet feeling of heartache.

Being on a battlefield with cold weapons, getting injured was indeed commonplace. Under the awe of everyone, everything he had was achieved through his own abilities.

She applied the ointment slowly and carefully.

Because the wounds were stitched up, they healed well, and you basically don't feel any pain unless you exert too much force.

Gu Lingzhi was lost in thought and lingered in one spot for a while longer when suddenly her wrist was grabbed.

Gu Lingzhi's mind went blank for a moment, and she suddenly came to her senses.

Mo Jiuxiao tilted his head slightly and gazed at her: "My injuries have healed."

Gu Lingzhi seemed to be captivated by those dark eyes and nodded unconsciously.

Mo Jiuxiao moved his lips slightly, then pulled her over directly: "Then, we should be able to do it now."

"what?"

Gu Lingzhi's eyes widened, as if she hadn't heard Mo Jiuxiao's words clearly. Mo Jiuxiao raised her hand and smelled it against his lips.

The scent of ointment still lingered on her fingertips, a pleasant fragrance wafting towards him. He reached out and removed the mask from her face, which he found extremely irritating.

"Don't you miss me?"

Mo Jiuxiao looked at her with a puzzled expression, his gaze fixed heavily on her face.

Gu Lingzhi's heart was pounding. She wanted to break free, but she didn't have the strength of Mo Jiuxiao.

She had very mixed feelings, but she still couldn't stand Mo Jiuxiao's constant teasing.

"Your Highness, I have important matters to attend to."

She lowered her eyes, and suddenly a serious look appeared in them.

At this moment, Gu Lingzhi was deeply pondering a question.

What exactly is Mo Jiuxiao to her?

Love? She wasn't planning on falling for the person who forced himself on her as soon as she arrived... even though it was just an accident.