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

Chapter 66 What if I kill you?

The two palace maids trembled slightly: "No... we don't know, we only heard about it from other palace maids."

Seeing that the two didn't seem to be lying, and realizing that even killing them wouldn't get her answers, Gu Fuling kicked the palace maid in front of her hard, her face full of anger: "Get out!"

"Yes...this servant will leave immediately!"

The two fled in a panic. Gu Lingzhi was so angry that her face turned pale. Although she had indeed planned this before plotting against Gu Lingzhi, she did not really intend to expose the matter.

How could she let such a small thing affect the positive image she has worked so hard to build over the years?

Could it have been done by Gu Zhi?

Impossible. He was also involved in this matter, and given his relationship with Mo Jiuxiao, why would he do something that would damage his reputation?

Could it be Yue Shuyi's subordinate?

Suspicion was gradually taking root in her heart. Since her rebirth, Gu Fuling had developed a suspicious nature, and she trusted no one around her except the Third Prince.

If Situ Ming hadn't died for her in her past life, she probably wouldn't have valued him so much in this life.

Gu Fuling was extremely depressed. She got back into the sedan chair and left the palace, but as soon as she entered the mansion, her maid ran out to find her: "Your Highness, the Third Prince is waiting for you in the study!"

Gu Fuling's heart clenched slightly.

She heard this news so late after leaving the palace, so Mo Jinghan must have heard it too.

Accompanied by two maids, Gu Fuling tiptoed into the study, where she saw Mo Jinghan sitting in a chair, frantically rubbing his temples.

"How did things go?"

Mo Jinghan's voice was cold but not particularly targeted. Gu Fuling felt that his aura was normal and put her mind at ease.

After all, anyone who hears rumors of their wife being intimate with another man would feel ashamed.

Gu Fuling sat down gently opposite Mo Jinghan.

"I never expected that Mo Jiuxiao would suddenly barge in when we were already halfway through the design, otherwise..."

Mo Jinghan suddenly interrupted her: "It didn't work out, did it?"

For Mo Jinghan, the process is not important; what matters is always the result.

Sensing the man's somewhat cold response, Gu Fuling gritted her teeth slightly: "Jinghan, don't worry, leave this little matter to me."

Mo Jinghan rubbed his temples until they were a little red.

He suddenly stood up and hugged Gu Fuling. Gu Fuling's heart stirred, and she immediately curved her lips into a smile: "I miscalculated this time. I didn't expect that Gu Zhi to be so difficult to deal with. I don't know where this man came from, and he's... utterly shameless. He actually did this in front of everyone, right there with Ninth Prince Uncle..."

The thought of that scene filled Gu Fuling with disgust.

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Mo Jinghan's eyes: "You mean to say that those two are genuinely in love?"

Gu Fuling was taken aback, then nodded gently: "I'm really useless and can't help you much, but I'll think of another way to get the Tiger Tally."

"Not urgent!"

Mo Jinghan suddenly spoke, a calculating glint in his eyes.

Gu Fuling felt a warmth in her heart, and her eyes held a hint of expectation. She knew that the person she had chosen in her past life would definitely not disappoint her in this life, now that she had his/her assistance.

She will definitely be able to sit on that throne of empress in her lifetime.

……

Gu Lingzhi encountered loan sharks and spent a lively night with Mo Jiuxiao in the palace arranged by the emperor.

Not only were the interest payments exhausted, but the principal was also forced to be repaid.

The next day, as soon as it was light, the imperial palace, where good news doesn't travel far but bad news travels a thousand miles, was already filled with vivid stories about Gu Lingzhi and Gu Fuling.

Gu Lingzhi rubbed her eyes, and when she lifted her eyelids, she saw that Mo Jiuxiao was already dressed and looking down at her.

She sat up abruptly, suddenly remembering the absurd night before, and felt uneasy all over. She cleared her throat, but it felt dry and hoarse. Before she could speak, a glass of water was placed in front of her.

After finishing the water in a daze, Gu Lingzhi looked at Mo Jiuxiao, who seemed full of energy, and her eyes were filled with anger. She raised her eyebrows slightly, and her voice carried a ruthless tone: "Did Your Highness rest well last night?"

Mo Jiuxiao raised his long eyebrows slightly, naturally took the cup she had finished drinking from, and placed it next to her: "It's alright!"

He paused, his voice regaining its usual coldness: "As you wish, news of your harassment of Gu Fuling yesterday has spread throughout the entire palace. You can wait for the Emperor to hold you accountable."

He suddenly looked down at Gu Lingzhi, his arms braced on either side of her body: "Teasing royalty, are you prepared to lose your head?"

Gu Lingzhi laughed instantly, looking at him casually: "Isn't there still you, Your Highness? Can you bear to watch me die?"

Mo Jiuxiao chuckled: "Why can't you bear to?"

Gu Lingzhi's voice faltered, but considering Mo Jiuxiao's unpredictable nature, she didn't take it to heart. She was already used to his occasional tantrums and his tendency to get the upper hand verbally.

However, this time, Gu Lingzhi did not let him off the hook.

She simply beckoned to Mo Jiuxiao with her finger, her expression mysterious.

Mo Jiuxiao narrowed his eyes, his deep dark purple pupils gleaming. He moved closer to her, his thin lips almost touching her forehead.

Gu Lingzhi lowered her eyes and said softly, "Your Highness, if I die, I will definitely drag you down to hell with me!"

She was telling the truth; there was absolutely no exaggeration in her statement.

Mo Jiuxiao reached out and ruffled her hair, then whispered in his ear in a seductive yet somewhat dismissive tone, "I'll be waiting."

He didn't press Gu Lingzhi for why she did this, because the voice of a eunuch delivering an imperial edict came from the doorway: "His Majesty summons the Ninth Prince to the Imperial Study for an audience!"

Gu Lingzhi lowered her eyes, a dark glint in them.

Mo Jiuxiao's face darkened. He wanted to tell the eunuch to get out, but Gu Lingzhi stopped him, saying, "Your Highness, please go!"

She stood up, her radiant face displaying an exquisite beauty in the sunlight.

Her dark eyes were crystal clear, yet they also held a gentle, understated quality.

She reached out and put the human skin mask on her face. In the blink of an eye, she had a different face, but no matter how she changed, her eyes remained as bright as ever.

"Ok!"

Mo Jiuxiao waited until she finished preparing before reluctantly agreeing to leave.

Gu Lingzhi waited in the palace for a while, and soon she saw another eunuch holding an imperial edict.

"His Majesty has summoned this humble subject, Gu Zhi, to the Chaohua Hall for an audience!"

Gu Lingzhi narrowed her eyes. The thing she had long foreseen had already happened. She quickly tidied her clothes and followed the eunuch who had delivered the decree.

She didn't ask anything, but the eunuch looked at her with pity.

She just caused two earth-shattering incidents the other day, which has probably already made an impression on the Emperor.

Gu Lingzhi wasn't afraid that the Emperor would remember her; what she was afraid of was that even if she stood in front of the Emperor, he wouldn't know who she was.

Upon arriving at the entrance of Chaohua Hall, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood. The Emperor, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, sat majestically on the grand chair at the head of the hall.

Gu Lingzhi, being very polite, knelt before the Emperor and said, "This humble subject, Gu Zhi, greets Your Majesty!"

The emperor's face was gloomy, and he waved his hand at those around him.

Before long, only one trusted confidant remained by the emperor's side.

The hall fell silent. The Emperor did not speak for a long time to tell Gu Lingzhi to get up, but the oppressive aura he exuded was truly pressing down on people's hearts.

Unfortunately, Gu Lingzhi was not sensitive to these things.

She remained completely calm, kneeling upright and composed.

Feeling the pressure on the person below, the Emperor asked in a very cold tone, "Who is below?"

A cold glint appeared in Gu Lingzhi's heart; she found the old emperor's childish question laughable.

However, she still answered politely, "This humble subject respects it!"

Do you know where this is?

"The inner courtyard of the imperial palace."

"And who is Mo Jiuxiao?"

"The current prince!"

When the Emperor asked a question, she answered immediately, her replying swift and concise.

However, this audacity only made the emperor's expression grow colder.

He suddenly grabbed something from the table in front of him and swung it directly at Gu Lingzhi's face. Gu Lingzhi glanced at the general direction and knew that it wouldn't hit her, so she didn't even dodge.

Even so, the teacup still grazed her cheek and fell to the ground, leaving a very clear watermark next to her cheek.

"Since you already know all this, what are you still doing here?"

The emperor intended to make him aware of his own limitations, so as to save him the trouble of solving the problem.

But Gu Lingzhi was not about to let him have his way: "Your Highness has already explained why I am staying here."

"Be bold!"

The emperor gave a cold shout, which frightened the eunuchs beside him so much that they trembled.

"Your Majesty, calm down..."

Gu Lingzhi slowly raised her head.

The Emperor's previous summons was surely just to lure Mo Jiuxiao away, since Mo Jiuxiao was always with her, making it inconvenient for the Emperor to make a move.

Now, Mo Jiuxiao must not have seen the Emperor either, she must be entangled in other trivial matters, and she doesn't expect anyone to help her.

“I am very brave, otherwise I would not have been able to escape from the Nanhuai army, let alone snatch the prince back from the clutches of the King of Hell.”

Her sudden words caused the old emperor to narrow his eyes.

He seemed to be thinking about something, but his attention was completely drawn to the second half of his sentence.

"You mean, you saved the Ninth Prince's life, which is why he kept you by his side?"

Gu Lingzhi shook her head: "The prince and I are in love with each other, and there is no question of who owes whom."

She spoke with a straight face, but she was actually feeling uneasy inside.

There are some messy accounts between her and Mo Jiuxiao that are really impossible to calculate in detail.

Mutual affection? Ha!

The Emperor suddenly let out a cold laugh, his tone filled with sarcasm: "Why is Jiuxiao opposing me? He can even tell such lies. If I kill you, do you think the Ninth Prince will obediently follow my orders and marry the Grand Tutor's daughter as his concubine?"