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

Chapter 80 You've taken a fancy to the Imperial Advisor?

The maid's face was streaked with tears, she was extremely anxious, and her clothes were disheveled from running.

Yue Shuyi knew perfectly well that the other person was a maid from Gu Fuling's household, and quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

"When the Empress returned home that night, she said she felt unwell. After the doctor examined her, he learned that she was pregnant. This should have been a joyous occasion, but in the middle of the night, the Empress developed numerous red rashes on the back of her hands. Even the imperial physicians could not diagnose what kind of illness it was."

Gu Lingzhi narrowed her eyes slightly.

These messages flashed through her mind, and she quickly summarized the general situation.

Gu Fuling's sudden announcement of her pregnancy was clearly an attempt to avoid the topic of a heart transplant. No matter how good the Emperor was to the Imperial Advisor, he wouldn't risk his grandson's life.

As for the red rash that suddenly appeared on the back of his hand...

Gu Lingzhi smiled instantly, a cold smile curving her lips.

This was Gu Fuling seizing the opportunity to launch a counterattack.

As expected of the female lead, Gu Fuling is surrounded by good fortune, making her an impenetrable fortress.

But so what? She will unravel the mystery, bit by bit, until she can no longer have her way.

Yue Shuyi returned to the courtyard, picked up his medicine box, and came out. He whispered to the maid beside him, "Prepare the carriage!"

"Yes!"

The maids immediately sprang into action. Yue Shuyi walked to the courtyard gate, only then realizing that Gu Lingzhi hadn't left yet. He said in a low voice, "I agree to your request, but I don't have time to hear about it right now. Please wait for me to return!"

Gu Lingzhi calmly crossed her arms over her chest.

She leaned comfortably against the doorframe and smiled faintly: "I'm sorry, although I promised to tell you, I haven't decided when. If you went to see Gu Fuling today, then I'll wait until after you die to tell you the truth!"

Yue Shuyi's body suddenly stiffened.

His hands were so unsteady as he held the medicine box.

His initial positive opinion of Gu Lingzhi was overturned, and he became even angrier.

"A life is at stake right now, how could you..."

Gu Lingzhi sneered: "What life-or-death matter? I didn't hear that maid say that Gu Fuling's life was in any danger."

Yue Shuyi was instantly rendered speechless.

Gu Lingzhi pressed her advantage, giving him no time to think: "Today I'm only giving the Grand Preceptor one choice: listen to me finish speaking, or go see Gu Fuling?"

These two choices are not difficult for Yue Shuyi.

Just as she said, Gu Fuling's life was not in danger.

The maid from the Third Prince's residence turned pale upon hearing Gu Lingzhi's words. Determined to protect her mistress, she immediately said, "When I arrived, Her Highness was on the verge of death. If something had happened to Her Highness, wouldn't it have been a tragedy for both mother and child!"

Gu Lingzhi's sharp gaze swept over the maid: "With so many imperial physicians guarding the scene, Gu Fuling is still going to die. Even if the Imperial Advisor were there, he wouldn't be able to save her."

The maid's face flushed red with anger.

But when she thought of the Empress's instructions, she couldn't care less about anything else. She was determined to invite the Imperial Advisor over today, no matter what.

Footsteps suddenly came from behind the group. Under the moonlight, Mo Jiuxiao appeared outside the National Academy, dressed in a long black robe with gold patterns.

Gu Lingzhi turned her head and saw that Mo Jiuxiao had actually come out to find her. A strange light flashed in her eyes.

The surroundings suddenly quieted down because of Mo Jiuxiao's appearance. Yue Shuyi also heard the maid's words and stared intently at Gu Lingzhi.

He bowed to Mo Jiuxiao but said nothing, only focusing his gaze on Gu Lingzhi: "Even if you have some grudges with Fuling, how can you kick someone when they're down at such a critical moment? That's not the behavior of a gentleman."

Gu Lingzhi yawned, not caring at all about her image in front of Mo Jiuxiao. Yue Shuyi, who originally thought that Gu Lingzhi would restrain herself in front of Mo Jiuxiao, was taken aback.

Gu Lingzhi retorted, "I am not a gentleman. Grand Preceptor, you don't need to use such a trick to appease me. I'm tired and don't have time to waste words. I'll ask you one last time: will you stay and listen to me tell the truth, or will you go and help Gu Fuling?"

Her eyes instantly sharpened, and she didn't try to hide anything because of Mo Jiuxiao's appearance.

Seeing that she was still chatting with other men so late at night, Mo Jiuxiao's eyes flashed with anger.

Yue Shuyi thought that Mo Jiuxiao was expressing his anger towards Gu Lingzhi.

"Ninth Prince, the Third Prince's Consort is in danger. I beg you to persuade this gentleman to tell me the truth when I return. Even if he makes some demands, I will grant them as appropriate."

Yue Shuyi had already said all that, and a look of disappointment flashed in Gu Lingzhi's eyes.

She had already clearly told him Gu Fuling's true nature, and it was he who insisted on going back to his old ways, so she couldn't be blamed.

"Since there's nothing more to say, let's just leave it at that."

Yue Shuyi wanted to see Gu Fuling, but also wanted to know the truth. It's impossible to have your cake and eat it too.

Even if she really did the bad guy, she didn't want to see Gu Fuling's smug expression.

As she turned around, she said, "Grand Preceptor, I've really seen a good show. Gu Fuling just lied to you during the day, but as soon as she had any minor problem, Grand Preceptor still rushed out immediately, even disregarding his own secret. I admire you. Your Highness, let's go back. Consider today a wasted trip."

Yue Shuyi closed her eyes.

Mo Jiuxiao's tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little. He rubbed her head and then pulled her away.

He didn't like seeing Gu Lingzhi chatting happily with others, leaving him alone in the main hall for a long time.

As Gu Lingzhi's figure disappeared and the carriage was brought over, Yue Shuyi suddenly made a decision.

"Okay, I promise you!"

He gritted his teeth slightly, trying to bury the guilt in his heart deep inside.

It seems he won't be able to see Gu Fuling tonight.

Just as Gu Lingzhi said, Gu Fuling's performance during the day still disappointed him.

The young maid in green immediately became anxious, even grabbing his sleeve without regard for her image: "Please, Imperial Advisor, go and see Her Majesty quickly! What will we do if anything happens to Her Majesty!"

Yue Shuyi closed her eyes, her fingers trembling slightly.

He is kind by nature, so it's really not easy for him to make such a decision as to let someone die.

Gu Lingzhi stopped walking away. She glanced at Mo Jiuxiao and said in a low voice, "If Your Highness doesn't want to go back, wait for me here. I'll be back after I finish talking with the Imperial Advisor."

Mo Jiuxiao's face was tense, devoid of any smile: "What, have you taken a fancy to that Imperial Advisor?"

Gu Lingzhi felt a chill run down her spine. "Your Highness, rest assured, I would never even look at him."

Mo Jiuxiao was slightly taken aback, his eyes lowered: "Why?"

Gu Lingzhi took her flattery skills to the extreme: "Look, his martial arts are not as good as yours, his intelligence is not as good as yours, and even his appearance is not as good as yours. How could I possibly be interested in him?"

Mo Jiuxiao nodded in agreement with great satisfaction: "That's quite right."

But in the blink of an eye, he changed the subject: "What if in the future a man appears who is better looking than me, has better martial arts skills than me, and is also very intelligent?"

Gu Lingzhi stared at him intently, then chuckled softly, "Will it happen?"

Mo Jiuxiao then released her: "I'll be waiting for you!"

Gu Lingzhi turned back to the door, walked up to Yue Shuyi, and asked in a very good mood: "Why did the Imperial Preceptor suddenly change his mind?"

Yue Shuyi opened her eyes, and there was a hint of red in them.

He looked at the green-clad maid beside him, his lips pale, and said, "Go back and tell your mistress directly what happened tonight!"

The maid's face turned extremely pale, and she immediately knelt down on the ground: "Your Highness has done so much for the Imperial Preceptor, and after so many years of friendship, why would the Imperial Preceptor sever his relationship with Your Highness because of an outsider? If Your Highness were to wake up and find out everything, she would be heartbroken."

Gu Lingzhi immediately seized on the maid's grammatical error: "Since you're so certain that your mistress will wake up, then everything must be alright?"

"This... I was just saying it casually. What if Your Highness doesn't wake up..."

However, her words were contradictory, making them even more unbelievable and solidifying Yue Shuyi's resolve.

He opened his clear eyes: "I won't go. Show him out!"

Seeing off a guest? The three maids guarding the Imperial Academy already knew which guest they were seeing off.

The little maid was dragged away while crying and shouting, and every word she uttered made Yue Shuyi's mind tremble slightly.

Gu Lingzhi, having won this battle, narrowed her eyes and said, "The prince is still waiting for me to return. Although I would like to keep this brief, I am very worried about you."

Yue Shuyi's face remained expressionless: "What do you mean by that?"

Gu Lingzhi waved her hand and said to the two maids standing next to Yue Shuyi, "Help us set up a table at the door, prepare some snacks and tea. I'll be watching you tonight... Oh, and don't forget to add a chair, the Prince will be there too!"

Not far away, Mo Jiuxiao stood against the light, his expression unreadable, yet his exquisitely handsome profile was exceptionally striking.

Seeing Yue Shuyi's twitching lips, Gu Lingzhi couldn't help but laugh: "Grand Preceptor, there's no need to put on that face like I owe you five million. Don't forget, this is all your own choice. I have my own stance. Don't make it sound like I'm forcing someone into prostitution."

Her tone was slightly sarcastic, but for a moment, a look of confusion appeared in Yue Shuyi's eyes.

Just because Gu Lingzhi was right, he seemed to have no reason to hate her.

The initial excitement subsided quickly.

Seeing how teachable he was, Gu Lingzhi withdrew her teasing intentions.

Tea, water, tables, and chairs were set up and placed at the main entrance of the National Teachers' College.

This place is extremely remote; no one would come here unless someone specifically came looking for Yue Shuyi.

Mo Jiuxiao sat quietly behind Gu Lingzhi, calmly closing his eyes to rest. Gu Lingzhi, however, seemed quite used to this interaction. She gazed at Yue Shuyi and said, "Gu Fuling will not let this go so easily since she failed to invite the Imperial Advisor. If the Emperor sends someone to invite you later, will the Imperial Advisor go?"