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Chapter 79 The Imperial Advisor Saves Lives

"The Imperial Advisor has probably already guessed it."

As soon as Gu Lingzhi said those words, Yue Shuyi understood the meaning behind them perfectly, and his clear, cold eyes instantly filled with a thick mist.

Anger gathered in his eyes, and his voice was cold and hoarse as he questioned Gu Lingzhi: "Why did you do this? What good will it do you?"

Gu Lingzhi lowered her eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips, her expression nonchalant: "Benefits? Of course there are. I suppose Gu Fuling has already told you about wanting to kill me. Why should I be soft-hearted when dealing with an enemy?"

Yue Shuyi's pupils contracted slightly, and his grip on the cup tightened slowly, the veins on the back of his hand standing out. "What is your purpose in revealing all this to me today?"

Looking into Yue Shuyi's wary eyes, Gu Lingzhi gently raised her chin.

Although she wasn't very good at negotiation, she had already thought of what to say: "The heart transplant technique is real, but the requirements are hundreds or thousands of times more difficult than I have described. However, I can extend your life by more than ten years."

Her eyes were deep-set, and her words were forceful and convincing.

However, Yue Shuyi sneered, "You've lied to me time and time again, and now you're trying to kill Fuling. How can I possibly believe you again?"

Gu Lingzhi heard him still calling out Gu Fuling's name, and knew that Gu Fuling was deeply rooted in this person's heart. It would not be easy to completely eradicate her. Although some things had happened before, which made Yue Shuyi doubt Gu Fuling's sincerity, even if it was a one-sided devotion, it was hard to let go of feelings.

A glint flashed in her eyes, and she lightly tapped her fingertip on the table. "Whether the Imperial Advisor believes it or not is irrelevant to me. After all, it's your own life, and whether you want to be cured is your choice. However, the Imperial Advisor should already know about his own body; I'm afraid he can only last another year or two!"

Yue Shuyi didn't speak, but his silence implied that he had agreed with her.

Gu Lingzhi was very confident in her abilities in this area, so her words were full of confidence and determination: "I have investigated the Imperial Preceptor. He was named the Crown Prince of Lanyue at birth, but his mother died of poisoning when he was ten years old. The next day, he was sent to the Beiyi Palace as a hostage. Over the years, he has been favored by the Emperor and was named the Imperial Preceptor. He has been living in the inner palace and enjoying extremely high treatment!"

Yue Shuyi raised his head, his eyes coldly fixed on Gu Lingzhi.

Gu Lingzhi's lips curled into a slightly mysterious smile.

That gaze seemed to see right through you.

"These things are common knowledge in Beiyi. What good will it do you even if you find out?"

Yue Shuyi scoffed at her words, his eyes filled with deep mockery. Unlike his gentle demeanor towards Gu Fuling, Yue Shuyi always looked at everyone with a deep chasm, making it difficult for anyone to truly get close to him.

Unfortunately, he encountered Gu Lingzhi, who knew many secrets.

Although Gu Lingzhi's memory of the book's contents became increasingly hazy, she could still recall many important details. Even for the details she couldn't remember, she could deduce them.

Yue Shuyi's identity was a mystery in Bei Yi, but the Emperor's attitude and his attitude toward Yue Shuyi gave Gu Lingzhi a bold guess.

She tilted her head back, a glint in her eyes: "Do you want to know how your mother died?"

Yue Shuyi's back tensed instantly, and the atmosphere in the room became so tense that it was completely silent.

"What did you say?"

His voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes were filled with disbelief as he looked at Gu Lingzhi with a mixture of suspicion and inquiry.

Gu Lingzhi stood up, a mysterious smile playing on her lips: "I know, I also know why the Emperor's attitude towards you changed so drastically, and I know why you, as the Crown Prince, were abandoned by your own country."

Yue Shuyi's expression could no longer be described as shock.

His eyes were full of surprise. Suddenly, he mustered his strength and walked up to Gu Lingzhi, grabbing his collar in a very impolite manner.

His face flushed slightly from the intense heartbeat, and his breathing became a little rapid.

"How do you know all this, and who are you? I have no idea where you came from."

Gu Lingzhi investigated Yue Shuyi, and Yue Shuyi naturally investigated everything about her, but only obtained a few simple pieces of information.

A native of northern Hebei, an orphan, he served in the army for three years and suddenly learned medical skills, curing the Ninth Prince's savior in the army camp.

As for the rest, he knew nothing. He was like a strange and extraordinary person who suddenly appeared after many years of silence.

Gu Lingzhi's eyes turned cold, she frowned, and her fingertips naturally pinched the acupoints on his wrist: "The Imperial Advisor is not such an impulsive person. As for who I am, the Imperial Advisor has eyes and ears everywhere, you can continue to investigate yourself."

If she didn't say anything, there was nothing he could do.

Gu Lingzhi is now shrouded in mystery, making her unpredictable and unfathomable.

Compared to the ever-arrogant and fierce Ninth Prince, Gu Lingzhi is more worthy of vigilance.

After letting go and taking a few steps back, Yue Shuyi covered his mouth and nose and coughed violently. Soon, a little blood appeared on the handkerchief.

Seeing this, Gu Lingzhi frowned even more deeply.

"Since the Grand Preceptor is currently too emotional to continue our discussion, I will visit you another day."

After saying that, she left behind the large pit she had dug and turned to leave.

Having finally found a clue, Yue Shuyi was not about to let her go: "Stop! Tell me what you know, and you'd better put the evidence in front of me."

Gu Lingzhi stood at the door with a faint smile, arms crossed, seemingly not taking his words seriously at all: "Is the Grand Preceptor ordering me around? Sorry, I have the right to decide for myself whether or not to reveal the secret. Also, do you think you can find out something without paying a price?"

Yue Shuyi wasn't so easily fooled: "How do I know if the information you're telling me is true or false? The last heart transplant was your conspiracy, and who knows if this one is also your conspiracy?"

Gu Lingzhi maintained her villainous persona to the end, and she laughed freely: "Since we can't reach an agreement, then I'll take my leave!"

This time she didn't hesitate and really left, ignoring Yue Shuyi's repeated calls behind her.

She stopped when she reached the door, where several maids stopped her and Yue Shuyi caught up from behind.

"What, Grand Preceptor, are you changing your mind?"

Gu Lingzhi seemed to have the local people's thoughts firmly in her grasp.

Yue Shuyi also felt the same way about being spoiled, but ironically, even though he knew it was a trap, he still couldn't help but jump in.

After all, he only had one year left to live, and if he didn't know this soon, he would probably die with regrets.

Gu Lingzhi, however, seized upon this weakness of his, knowing that he would be willing to give everything even for a false piece of information.

Gu Lingzhi raised her eyebrows: "So, does that mean Lord Yue has agreed to my request?"

Yue Shuyi gritted his teeth, glaring at her with resentment and anger: "Speak, what exactly do you want?"

This is the first time in all these years that someone has revealed the secret that happened to him to his face, so no matter what, he will not let go of this news.

Gu Lingzhi stroked her chin, as if deep in thought, a calculating glint flashing in her eyes that sent chills down Yue Shuyi's spine.

With such a great opportunity, how could the other party not make exorbitant demands for something?

Although he was a hostage, as the Grand Preceptor, he still held some power. If it was a difficult matter, he probably wouldn't be able to do it.

“I’ve got it. I will tell you the whole truth, and I will find all the evidence for you in the future. And I only have one request for you!”

Her eyes were deep and bright, sparkling like stars in the sky.

Yue Shuyi had to admit that the person standing in front of him had a pair of very beautiful eyes.

"Tell me, as long as it's within my power!"

Yue Shuyi felt as if she were about to die a heroic death.

He knew in his heart that Gu Lingzhi's request would not be simple, but he was powerless to stop her.

Gu Lingzhi lowered her eyes, her fingertips curling slightly, and her lips parted gently: "From now until you die, your life will be in my hands. You are not allowed to seek death casually, nor are you allowed to risk your life for anyone. Is that acceptable?"

Upon hearing these words, Yue Shuyi's heart skipped a beat, and he looked up at Gu Lingzhi in disbelief.

"What did you say?"

He spoke slowly, but his words were filled with genuine doubt and disbelief.

Gu Lingzhi's eyes crinkled with laughter: "I said, may I?"

Yue Shuyi couldn't quite figure out what Gu Lingzhi's intentions were, but the request she had just made was made without the slightest difficulty.

However, he still subconsciously considered the worst-case scenario: "You mean to say that my life is yours, and I have to give it to you whenever you want it?"

Gu Lingzhi shook her head: "I only said I would keep it for you, I never said I would take your life. What I mean is, from now on, unless something unexpected happens, you have no right to decide your own life or death, understand?"

Her tone was somewhat forceful, making Yue Shuyi visibly uncomfortable.

But there was no hostility in those words.

He had always considered the person in front of him as an enemy, yet at such a crucial moment, this person had made such an absurd request in this manner.

"This is absurd. Besides, I'm perfectly fine, why would I want to die?"

Gu Lingzhi smiled faintly: "That would be best."

She spoke so frankly and openly, and her eyes were so clear that one couldn't feel the slightest bit of dislike for her.

As soon as Gu Lingzhi finished speaking, the maid who had been guarding the door suddenly opened it, and a maid in a light green dress ran quickly to Yue Shuyi and knelt down on the ground: "Grand Preceptor, save me!"