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

Chapter 69 is a bit too much.

Mo Jiuxiao didn't even hesitate for a moment: "To me, you are the most amazing one."

Gu Lingzhi was taken aback: "What?"

She widened her eyes and asked back. Mo Jiuxiao gently brushed a stray strand of hair from her temple, his eyes filled with a deep sense of probing: "I have heard that Gu Lingzhi, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Zhenguo, is ignorant, talentless, and immoral. She did something disgraceful to the family at the old lady's birthday banquet and is notorious throughout the capital. But you, whom I have met, know martial arts, are skilled in medicine, and are exceptionally intelligent. Even Military Advisor Bai has praised you highly."

This was the first time Gu Lingzhi had ever heard Mo Jiuxiao express his opinion about her.

She lowered her eyes slightly, her eyelashes trembling gently, and the corners of her mouth slowly tightened.

"Then, Your Highness, which do you think is true and which is false?"

Mo Jiuxiao lowered his eyes, his tone was very solemn. He rolled up all the hair in front of her forehead, revealing her fair and smooth face: "I don't know what happened to you, but I do know one thing, that is, to me, you are the real you now."

Gu Lingzhi's heart trembled slightly.

These words are like someone acknowledging her existence.

Even though Gu Lingzhi accepted all of the original owner's memories, what truly permeated her mind was still her original life.

Therefore, for Gu Lingzhi, the question of whether Mo Jiuxiao's kindness towards her is directed at the original Gu Lingzhi or the current Gu Lingzhi is very important.

She slightly curved her eyebrows and raised the corners of her mouth.

"Of course, thank you for your kind words, Your Highness."

Gu Lingzhi deliberately praised the other party, and then smoothly changed the subject: "It is inconvenient for me to leave the palace. I will still need Your Highness's help to select some suitable people for me outside the palace."

She lowered her voice, then leaned forward slightly and whispered something in Mo Jiuxiao's ear.

When Mo Jiuxiao heard that Gu Lingzhi needed his help, his long, dark eyebrows lifted slightly: "That's fine, but..."

Gu Lingzhi's lips twitched involuntarily: "Your Highness, the important matter is at hand. If this matter succeeds, it will benefit both of us. How dare you ask me for benefits?"

Mo Jiuxiao lowered his eyes and took out a booklet from the cabinet next to him.

The booklet had no writing on it, only some patterns. He tossed it into Gu Lingzhi's hand.

"This is a fine gift from Mo Liufeng to me. Would you like to see it?"

Gu Lingzhi was curious; even Mo Jiuxiao said it was a good thing, so it must be something special.

Then she carefully turned to the first page.

It hurts the eyes.

She almost dropped the booklet.

A fair and delicate face, without a mask, blushed from the inside out in that instant.

On the first page, there is a drawing of two little figures intertwined in a very impressive pose, their faces showing expressions of deep rapture. Next to them are three large characters: Riding Style!

Gu Lingzhi's fingers trembled. As soon as she looked up, she saw that Mo Jiuxiao had already disappeared.

She rubbed her forehead, unsure whether to keep the booklet or throw it away.

If someone were to see this, she would be mortified.

No, she's not losing face... She's pretending right now, so even if she loses face, it won't be her reputation.

Thinking this, Gu Lingzhi picked up the booklet again.

When she opened it again, the heat on her face had subsided. Gu Lingzhi pursed her lips slightly, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

She comes from an era of open-mindedness; she may not have eaten pork, but she's seen pigs run.

Her earlier unease stemmed entirely from shock, but now that she's calmed down, she's starting to enjoy watching it.

Meanwhile, the Emperor was not idle either; he issued an imperial edict at this time to announce it to the world.

The ministers throughout the capital were in an uproar, utterly bewildered as to why the emperor would search for a woman born on a day, month, and year that were considered unlucky sixteen years ago.

However, seeing the hefty reward offered below, many people still came to impersonate him, making the entire palace very lively for a time.

Of course, as a very important protagonist in this event, Yue Shuyi was stunned when he heard the news.

After all, he was in the palace and knew some of the reasons for this matter. The current emperor was making such a big fuss about it entirely to cure his heart ailment.

Gu Lingzhi spent a boring afternoon in the main hall, flipping through the booklet four times.

At first she was a little anxious, but later she began to ponder it with great interest.

When the palace maids outside delivered the message, Gu Lingzhi was resting on the couch. Upon hearing the summons, she quickly put her mask back on.

Upon arriving at the hall, one sees Yue Shuyi, dressed in a blue robe, standing tall and elegant in the center.

Upon seeing Gu Lingzhi emerge, Yue Shuyi coughed, but his voice softened: "I heard that the news about curing my illness was told to you and the Emperor."

Gu Lingzhi sat in the chair with the air of a hostess.

Mo Jiuxiao went out to take care of some business and probably won't be back until evening. Plus, he's just returned to the capital, so he'll have quite a few social engagements to attend to.

Because of her special status, it was inconvenient for her to move around, so she was left here.

Taking a sip of tea, Gu Lingzhi raised her eyebrows and smiled gently, "Your Excellency, the Imperial Preceptor, have graced us with your presence, only to ask about such a trivial matter?"

“A trivial matter? You think this is a trivial matter? Even if I die, I would never do something like taking someone’s life to save myself. Besides, I think that you, who came up with this idea, are still disgusting.”

evil?

What is evil?

Gu Lingzhi was not a kind person, and her hands were stained with blood, but she never did anything against her conscience.

She has her own set of principles: she does what she can do, and she absolutely won't do what she can't.

"I truly admire the Grand Preceptor Yue, but there is one thing I do not understand: what have I done to disgust you?"

Yue Shuyi lowered his eyes. Because he had been taking medicine for many years, he still carried a faint medicinal fragrance, but he also looked a bit weak.

A hint of disgust flashed in his eyes: "Whether it's good or evil, the world will decide. Do you think sacrificing other people's lives is good?"

Gu Lingzhi immediately burst into laughter.

She laughed so hard her shoulders trembled, and she was a little out of breath.

However, an extreme rage was brewing in his heart.

"Yue Shuyi, then let me ask you this: what if someone were willing to die for you?"

Yue Shuyi sneered: "How is that possible?"

He had never even left the capital city since he was a child. Due to his health condition, he rarely stepped out of his own courtyard and didn't know any extra people.

Moreover, her request was so bizarre, and she insisted on…

Yue Shuyi's eyes flickered when he thought of that day.

His fingers curled up slightly, but he felt a tightness in his chest.

Seeing that he was silent, Gu Lingzhi knew that Yue Shuyi was thinking about something. She didn't disturb him. After he had thought it through and come back to his senses, she dropped another bombshell: "The Emperor and I guarantee with our lives and the Prince's marriage that as long as you have that heart, I can cure your illness."

She raised her head, her eyes carrying a nonchalant look, yet revealing an extremely strong sense of confidence: "I used my life, the prince's lifelong happiness, and even another person's life to heal you, and you actually dare to call me a villain here. Fine, then today, I'd rather be that villain."

"you!"

All of Yue Shuyi's ideas were nipped in the bud, and he could see that he had no way of persuading Gu Lingzhi to change her mind.

Furthermore, the emperor was also involved.

"Although the requirements are high, the world is vast, and there are countless people born on the same day, so even though it's rare, you don't need to worry about not having the medicinal ingredient!"

"I don't know how to treat it!"

Yue Shuyi interrupted her directly, his face darkening.

"No matter what you say, I will not agree to treatment. My death is my business and has nothing to do with anyone else."

Gu Lingzhi thought about Yue Shuyi's personality and even expected him to say such a thing.

Although Yue Shuyi knew Gu Fuling's birthday, a man like him would never let Gu Fuling die for him just to save his own life.

Therefore, he would never mention this matter in front of Gu Fuling in his entire life.

However, this point is completely inconsistent with Gu Lingzhi's plan.

"By the way, Grand Preceptor, the Third Prince's Consort is very concerned about your matter and is working diligently with the Emperor to find a suitable heart for you. Once the person arrives, I can take over the procedure, and I guarantee it will cure your ailment."

When Gu Lingzhi mentioned Gu Fuling, Yue Shuyi's face turned slightly pale.

She stood up and walked down from the head of the table, approaching Yue Shuyi who was standing in the center of the living room: "His Majesty believes that if someone is willing to sacrifice themselves to save the Imperial Preceptor, it would be a great act of righteousness for the world, and he will surely reward them handsomely. There will definitely be someone willing to do so."

Yue Shuyi's face turned pale.

"What do you mean?"

Gu Lingzhi smiled gently and said, "I didn't mean anything by it. As the saying goes, a great reward will surely bring forth brave men. If a human life can be exchanged for a full ten thousand taels of gold, enough to make the whole family rich and powerful, wouldn't you say that counts as voluntary?"

Yue Shuyi finally understood what Gu Lingzhi was talking about.

As long as the other party is willing, it is not considered evil.

How could that be? After all, it was a living, breathing human life, and a young girl in the prime of her life. If he died because of him, he would be guilty of a heinous crime.

Yue Shuyi's brows were cold and sharp, and her face was as pure and elegant as a clivia.

The man's aura was refined, yet his tone was resolute: "If this method is used again in the future, I hope you will not speak of it casually. I will personally speak to the Emperor to stop it, and you should not meddle in other people's business anymore."

Yue Shuyi turned around, waved his sleeve, and left.

But Gu Lingzhi felt a strange sense of admiration for the man.

There are countless ruthless people in the palace. Even the emperor would choose to sacrifice others to achieve his own goals. But Yue Shuyi is like a breath of fresh air in the imperial city.

Such a person shouldn't have that kind of ending, so she will do her best to change everything.

Gu Lingzhi lowered her head to calculate, then raised her eyes, only to hear the maid's voice outside the door: "Greetings, Third Prince's Consort."