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Chapter 72 I Have Important Matters to Attend

"I beg Your Majesty to grant this old minister some time so that I may find out the truth. I humbly request Your Majesty to grant this old minister some time."

Addressing the emperor as an "old minister" repeatedly, Minister Huo knelt before the imperial desk with his head bowed, humbly prostrating himself.

Seeing this scene, Gu Lingzhi felt a pang of sadness.

When the emperor first ascended the throne, he was a diligent and patriotic ruler. However, as he grew older, his sons caused a great deal of trouble, and before the crown prince's rebellion, his suspicions grew stronger with each passing year.

Leaving aside the previous Zhenguo Marquis's Mansion, which died because of the old emperor's suspicion, now the old emperor's knife is about to fall on the Ministry of War's Mansion, which has followed him for many years.

The Emperor frowned: "How long?"

Minister Huo raised his head, his eyes resolute: "Just give me three days."

Gu Lingzhi stood silently to the side, but she saw the Emperor cast a questioning gaze at her.

She knew perfectly well that the Emperor was deliberately drawing all the hatred onto her, but Gu Lingzhi didn't care and nodded lightly.

Now that Huo Lianyue knew that Gu Lingzhi was the instigator, she was even more furious. If they weren't in the palace, she probably would have rushed up and strangled her at any moment.

Feeling a chill run down her spine under that gaze.

However, she still smiled kindly at Huo Lianyue.

However, Huo Lianyue interpreted that goodwill as smugness and provocation, which made her usually imposing face turn ashen with anger.

"Alright, you may leave for now. If you cannot give me a clear answer in three days, I do not have that much time to wait."

"Yes, Wei Chen resigns!"

Minister Huo straightened up, lowered his head slightly, and led Huo Lianyue out of the imperial study.

Gu Lingzhi followed behind the two, and as soon as she stepped out of the Imperial Study, Huo Lianyue grabbed her collar.

Huo Lianyue was about the same height as her, but because she had practiced martial arts for many years, she was even more upright than the average woman. So, by holding onto Gu Lingzhi like this, Gu Lingzhi appeared to be the one who was thin and weak.

"Lian Yue, how dare you be rude!"

Huo Lianyue's face was full of anger: "Are you framing our Huo family? Who sent you?"

Gu Lingzhi gently grasped Huo Lianyue's wrist, her eyes flickering slightly. Seeing the familiar faces of the original owner of this body, Gu Lingzhi's heart remained calm. She was not the original Gu Lingzhi, so no one could disrupt her plans.

Although it would be unfair to the Huo family, she was also letting them prepare in advance, since the Emperor's attitude had already conveyed some information.

Gu Lingzhi raised her eyes, her gaze calm and indifferent as she met Huo Lianyue's eyes.

Huo Lianyue stared blankly at those dark eyes, so different from her own face.

Those eyes were clear and without any impurities, and contained not a trace of guilt or malice, completely different from what she had imagined.

"Miss Huo, this is the entrance to the Imperial Study. It's best not to disturb anyone."

Huo Lianyue finally came to her senses and hesitantly let go of her hand.

However, the hatred in his eyes had not yet dissipated: "Why did you slander me?"

Gu Lingzhi was slightly taken aback, then pretended not to understand: "Miss Huo, what makes you say that? When did I slander you? Didn't you hear the testimonies of those two people?"

"you……"

When this was mentioned, Huo Lianyue was speechless.

But even though she knew they were all lies, she couldn't produce any compelling evidence to refute them.

After all... Madam Huo passed away ten years ago.

No one can prove her birth date except for the records in the Directorate of Ceremonial at that time.

Thinking of this, she immediately perked up: "Don't worry, I will definitely present the evidence to you within three days."

Gu Lingzhi remained silent, staring intently at her.

"I am looking forward!"

She didn't want to have too much contact with the Huo family. Gu Lingzhi turned to leave, but Huo Lianyue stopped her: "No, you have no reason to target my Huo family. My Huo family has never offended you. Someone must be doing this, right?"

Gu Lingzhi gave her a look that was neither a smile nor a frown.

She hadn't expected Huo Lianyue to be so clever, quickly figuring out the key to the matter.

Of course, the current emperor had guessed it, but she didn't say anything, and the emperor wouldn't ask. He was the kind of person who cared about the result, not the process.

So Gu Fuling made a lot of preparations after her rebirth. She didn't expect to know the old emperor so well. No wonder the current emperor likes her.

The Huo family's affairs will last for three more days. In these three days, Gu Lingzhi will likely remain a thorn in the side of the Huo family.

However, she liked this setting. Anyway, she came here to be the villain and get revenge, so she didn't need to care about her reputation.

Because she's someone who likes to see the results.

He emerged from the Imperial Study feeling relaxed, and before even entering the courtyard, he saw Mo Jiuxiao standing right there at the entrance.

Mo Jiuxiao lowered his eyes, his cheeks still flushed from the sun: "Where did you go?"

Gu Lingzhi lowered her eyes and straightened her collar.

Huo Lianyue had used a lot of force, tearing several unsightly creases into the clothes around her neck.

"I went to the Emperor's study. Don't worry, I went there on my own initiative."

"Gu Fuling came to see you?"

Mo Jiuxiao hit the nail on the head, naturally pointing out all the key points.

Gu Lingzhi narrowed her eyes: "Could it be that the Prince has been spying on me all along?"

Mo Jiuxiao lowered his eyes, gently pinched her cheek, and unconsciously slid his fingers in front of her eyes: "I'm just concerned about my woman, is that not allowed?"

Gu Lingzhi gritted her teeth; this was the first time she had ever heard a man speak of shamelessness in such a logical and reasonable way.

She slapped away his groping hand and raised her head with a cold look in her eyes: "Your Highness, the joke you made in the main hall has caused quite a stir in the city. No one believes that you actually like a man, and all the young ladies who are of marriageable age are heartbroken. What are we going to do?"

She crossed her arms, a glint of light flashing in her eyes, like obsidian bathed in sunlight.

Mo Jiuxiao resisted the urge to tear the human skin mask off her face and said, "So what's the problem?"

"Your reputation, built up over so many years, has been completely ruined. Will you regret it?"

Mo Jiuxiao raised his eyebrows: "What is reputation? Can you eat it?"

Gu Lingzhi: "..."

After a moment of silence, Mo Jiuxiao wrapped his arms around her waist again: "The person you wanted has been prepared for you. It will be delivered on time tomorrow."

Gu Lingzhi nodded: "Alright, thank you for your help, Your Highness. You are truly grateful..."

Mo Jiuxiao pressed his fingertips directly onto Gu Lingzhi's lips: "You can repay my kindness now. It's a fair trade, isn't it?"

Gu Lingzhi smiled and said, "How can this be fair? After all, it's you, Your Highness, who does all the work in bed. If I were lonely, I could go to the Jade Spring Pavilion outside the city and find a minor official, which would be quite expensive. Moreover, someone with Your Highness's physique and looks is top-notch, and I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to snatch one."

Mo Jiuxiao's face instantly darkened.

Seeing Mo Jiuxiao angry, Gu Lingzhi felt inexplicably happy.

She pursed her red lips and placed her arm around the other person's neck. However, Mo Jiuxiao had a height advantage, so she could only half-hang on him: "So, I always make a huge profit."

Mo Jiuxiao turned his head slightly, revealing an incomparably perfect and exquisite profile to Gu Lingzhi. His features tightened, and his eyes narrowed slightly: "Then, Miss, are you satisfied with me?"

Gu Lingzhi's lips twitched. She hadn't expected Mo Jiuxiao to seize the opportunity and actually challenge her.

She hesitated for a moment, then said as she walked with him into the room, "It's alright!"

What do you mean by "not bad"?

Mo Jiuxiao's eyes were filled with coldness, like a man-eating beast that could pounce on Gu Lingzhi at any moment.

Gu Lingzhi swallowed, sensing that the atmosphere was a bit off.

She had absolutely no intention of provoking him; she just wanted to deliberately annoy Mo Jiuxiao: "What I mean is, you're still a long way off..."

The air around us seemed to have cooled down a few degrees.

Gu Lingzhi suddenly regretted bringing up this issue. Back in the military camp, someone had told her that she could say a man was bad in a thousand ways, but she should never say that a man was inadequate in that area.

Otherwise... something terrible will happen...

Gu Lingzhi suddenly felt dizzy and lightheaded, and was lifted up. Then Mo Jiuxiao used his lightness skill, and the two of them took off into the air.

It landed directly on the roof.

Gu Lingzhi's heart pounded wildly. She opened her eyes wide and moved, only to see Mo Jiuxiao lower his head.

Have you read that booklet?

Gu Lingzhi turned her head away, a hint of redness flashing in her eyes: "No!"

She argued back and deliberately lied, but she clearly saw a hint of a smile in Mo Jiuxiao's eyes.

"There is a bamboo grove on the back hill of this courtyard. The environment is elegant, and no one will enter without my permission, so it is very suitable."

Gu Lingzhi was stunned and gripped his arm tightly with both hands: "I'm warning you, Mo Jiuxiao, don't do anything reckless."

Mo Jiuxiao pursed his lips slightly, staring at her intently: "You're not satisfied with me, it must be because you don't find it exciting enough. Besides, I really enjoy doing things recklessly."

Gu Lingzhi became anxious: "Let's talk this over. Put me down first."

Mo Jiuxiao ignored her.

Just then, it seemed that Gu Lingzhi's saviors had arrived, and the maidservant outside the door hurriedly came into the courtyard.

She assumed Gu Lingzhi and Mo Jiuxiao were in the room, so she called out directly from the doorway: "Your Highness, Miss Sun, the daughter of the Grand Tutor, requests an audience!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Lingzhi quickly adjusted her clothes: "Your Highness, your fiancée is looking for you."

Mo Jiuxiao released her abruptly, and Gu Lingzhi lost her footing. If she hadn't been holding onto Mo Jiuxiao, she would have almost fallen off the roof.

Her eyes flashed with anger, and her tone turned cold: "It seems you've forgotten your wife since you've found a lover. Why don't you hurry up and go, Your Highness?"

Mo Jiuxiao said in a deep voice, "I have important business to attend to now and have no time to deal with irrelevant people."