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Chapter 75 Lend Me a Drop of Blood

Gu Lingzhi's eyes turned slightly cold. Who said she was going to save Yue Shuyi?

A person will only be willing to sacrifice themselves when they can no longer see any hope of living. In the life described in the book, Yue Shuyi did just that.

In the end, Gu Fuling's son survived, but Yue Shuyi died.

Gu Fuling had planned this for so long, how could she allow anything to go wrong? If Yue Shuyi was really cured, how could he bear to give up his own life?

The effect was greatly reduced at that time, and all the work that Gu Fuling had done over the years was in vain.

However, these things haven't happened yet, and as things stand, Gu Fuling's feelings for Yue Shuyi seem genuine.

She raised her eyebrows slightly, concealing the light in her eyes. Gu Lingzhi yawned and said, "Who knows? Gu Fuling is a very good actress. How many people can see through her?"

After saying that, Gu Lingzhi lost all interest in chatting.

She rolled onto the bed and wrapped the blanket around herself, saying, "Your Highness should rest as well."

Seeing that she was no longer talking, Mo Jiuxiao did not press her for details. With a wave of his hand, a gentle breeze swept through, and all the lights in the room went out.

A cool kiss landed on Gu Lingzhi's face.

Gu Lingzhi felt a chill run down her spine, realizing that her strength had been noticeably waning these past few days. "Stop messing around!"

Mo Jiuxiao sensed her resistance and knew that he had been a bit too demanding these past few days, so he gently pulled her into his arms.

"Go to sleep."

Gu Lingzhi, who had been on high alert, stared wide-eyed in the darkness, but after a short while, her even breathing could be heard.

As dawn broke, Gu Lingzhi had a good, peaceful sleep. When she touched her side, the person beside her had vanished.

What I didn't feel in my heart was replaced by a slight sense of loss.

Gu Lingzhi rubbed his forehead, just as he heard a eunuch outside the door announce, "Summon this humble subject, Gu Zhi, to the Golden Palace for an audience with the Emperor."

Gu Lingzhi instantly perked up. She got up from the bed, lifted the curtain, and walked out of the main hall. She saw two eunuchs standing straight at the entrance of the living room with their heads slightly bowed.

The one who just shouted was clearly the leader.

Gu Lingzhi wore only a mask, her hair was not yet combed, she casually gathered her hair into a bun and smoothed out the wrinkles on her robe: "Please lead the way, sir!"

The father-in-law arrogantly raised his chin, looking down on Gu Lingzhi, but he didn't say anything more.

The two eunuchs walked in front, and Gu Lingzhi followed closely behind. Before long, they arrived at the magnificent golden gate of the Golden Palace.

Two neat rows of imperial guards stood outside the palace.

Those people stood tall and proud, clad in armor, each wielding their own weapon.

The doors of the main hall were wide open, and civil and military officials stood on both sides. In the very center, Minister of War Huo knelt.

Gu Lingzhi was surprised that Huo Hua arrived so quickly, and her eyes flickered slightly.

Walking into the main hall with her head down, Gu Lingzhi glanced at Mo Jiuxiao sitting not far away and felt slightly relieved.

"This humble subject, Gu Zhi, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

The old emperor gestured for Gu Lingzhi to rise: "Today, several people claimed to meet the requirements of the imperial edict. Do you have a way to verify the truth of their claims in front of me?"

Gu Lingzhi nodded gently: "Of course!"

Her words were meant to deceive people, and how she planned to deceive them was entirely up to her.

For some reason, Gu Lingzhi felt a somewhat intense gaze upon her.

She looked up and followed that gaze, only to meet Mo Jinghan's eyes.

The other person calmly lowered their eyes, and Gu Lingzhi's lips curled up, her eyes becoming even brighter.

The ministers on both sides seemed to know something, and they watched the grand drama unfolding before them in silence.

Minister Huo stood up and stepped back, but his face was extremely ugly.

The dark circles under his eyes proved that he hadn't rested all night.

They must already know that the files have disappeared.

Gu Lingzhi ignored his expression and instead looked at the three young women outside. They all said they were born on the designated day.

The old emperor narrowed his eyes: "These people should all meet the requirements. I wonder if they are suitable?"

Gu Lingzhi said calmly, "Whether it's suitable or not, we'll only know after we've verified it!"

She walked up to the three women and looked them over.

The three people lowered their heads, revealing their fair necks, and their faces were full of tension.

Gu Lingzhi took out several silver needles from her bosom: "Don't be afraid, I only need a drop of your blood."

The three of them simultaneously extended their fingertips. Gu Lingzhi boldly took the teacup next to the imperial desk, poured some water into it, and dissolved the blood in the water.

Her voice was very calm, yet everyone present could hear her: "I have applied medicine to the silver needles. If it really works, the blood will turn dark red when it falls into the water; otherwise, there will be no change."

Gu Lingzhi placed a small porcelain bottle and several silver needles directly on the table.

Because her behavior was so bizarre, many people looked at her with intense curiosity.

As soon as she finished speaking, an announcement came again from outside the Golden Palace, and two figures walked in one after the other.

The one in the lead was Gu Fuling.

Gu Fuling wore a palace dress, a deep purple robe embroidered with phoenixes spreading their wings, which highlighted her status as a prince's consort and exuded an aura of unparalleled nobility.

Huo Lianyue, who was following behind her, was still dressed in casual clothes.

After the two entered the main hall and bowed, Huo Lianyue subconsciously glanced at Gu Fuling.

Gu Fuling raised her head and whispered, "Sister Lianyue, don't worry. Today, Fuling will definitely expose her conspiracy and avenge you."

Her voice was very soft, but Gu Lingzhi could still hear it clearly.

Huo Lianyue's face showed a mixture of belief and disbelief, but at this moment, she had no way to turn the tide. She had followed Gu Fuling here as a last resort.

The hall was silent. Gu Fuling looked up and said, "Father, I think this is all a trick by this person. She is just harming people. She has no ability to cure the Grand Preceptor's heart disease."

Gu Lingzhi fiddled with a silver needle between her fingertips: "What makes you say that, Third Prince's Consort? If I can't do it, why must I risk my life?"

Gu Fuling turned her head, her gaze sharpening: "Father, you are wise. If we fail in the end, it will cost two lives!"

Gu Lingzhi lowered her eyes and interrupted her directly: "Wrong, it's three. What if it doesn't work? Does the Third Prince's Consort think I can escape?"

"you……"

Gu Fuling was immediately shut down by Gu Lingzhi's words.

Normally, one would never risk their life without a specific purpose.

Seeing that she was momentarily speechless, Gu Lingzhi pressed her advantage: "If I hadn't gotten involved in this matter, the Emperor would have already agreed to let me leave. The reason I made the bet with the Emperor was firstly to be with the Prince, and secondly... to prove my strength."

She tilted her head back, her smile radiating confidence and pride.

Gu Fuling stared intently at her, but found no flaws whatsoever.

What the other party said was understandable and reasonable.

But she sensed that something was amiss.

"Then I'll see today if you can find the right heart!"

Gu Lingzhi narrowed her eyes, a glint of shrewdness flashing in them.

Although things were brought forward with Gu Fuling's involvement, she was very happy because today she would see Gu Fuling's miserable state.

The three women kneeling on the ground trembled, but they were oblivious to everything around them. Gu Lingzhi told the three of them to stick out their fingertips, dip them in a drop of blood, and put it in the teacup.

The first person didn't change color.

The second one is also...

The third one is still...

After all three had finished their experiments, Gu Lingzhi shook her head with a grave expression: "Your Majesty, none of these people meet the requirements!"

The emperor's expression completely changed.

Seeing this, Gu Fuling breathed a sigh of relief, but a glint flashed in her eyes: "Father, she is obviously just spouting nonsense. These three people have clearly been investigated, so why do they not fit the bill?"

Gu Lingzhi said helplessly, "If it doesn't fit, it doesn't fit. Why make so many excuses?"

A cold smile crept across Gu Fuling's lips. At this moment, she was certain that everything Gu Lingzhi had said was a lie.

"If one is a coincidence, then two or three is definitely not a coincidence. You still say you're not lying?"

A flash of anger crossed Gu Lingzhi's face, as if being questioned had made her lose her composure: "Of course I'm not lying. Where would you find such a suitable candidate so easily?"

Gu Fuling raised an eyebrow slightly, but pressed on: "Since the people Father found are all unsuitable, we haven't tried the people you personally found."

Gu Lingzhi turned her gaze to Huo Lianyue: "Miss Huo, please forgive me!"

As she spoke, she walked towards Huo Lianyue.

Huo Lianyue was not about to let Gu Lingzhi succeed so easily, especially since she now completely suspected that the other party had ulterior motives.

She whispered sharply, "Wait!"

Gu Lingzhi was surprised: "Is there anything else, Miss Huo?"

Huo Lianyue took a deep breath: "I don't believe your method. There are so many people here. I want to test another person myself, and then use the same thing to check myself, so that you won't secretly harm me."

Gu Lingzhi readily let go of her hand and placed a large pile of things on the table: "Perfectly fine."

Seeing the other party's very composed actions, Huo Lianyue breathed a sigh of relief.

She glanced around, and Gu Lingzhi reminded her from the side, "It would be best if Miss Huo found a woman of similar age to herself to be tested."

Her reminder immediately drew Huo Lianyue's attention to Gu Fuling.

Gu Fuling's heart skipped a beat, and a look of fear appeared on her face because of her guilty conscience.

Huo Lianyue ignored this and walked directly to Gu Fuling with the items: "No need to trouble yourself, Third Prince's Consort, could you lend me a drop of blood?"