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

Chapter 99 What You Shouldn't Hand Over

Gu Lingzhi was taken aback. She looked up and stared intently into his eyes with her dark eyes. She chuckled softly, "Your Highness will achieve great things in the future. There's no need to waste your energy on a woman like me."

As she said this, a slight pang of sadness welled up in her heart.

Although it had only been a few months, this man was deeply imprinted in her mind.

Mo Jiuxiao's eyes darkened, but he sneered, "I avenged you, shouldn't you repay me properly?"

Gu Lingzhi raised an eyebrow: "I have neither money nor power, what does Your Highness want?"

"I want you, in return, your body!"

He uttered a single sentence, then suddenly lowered his head, pinning Gu Lingzhi against the wall of the corridor. With his hands pressing down on her shoulders, he looked down and kissed those lips he had longed for.

Gu Lingzhi never expected him to act like a hooligan in broad daylight. Her face turned extremely ugly, and she struggled desperately.

As their lips parted, the smell of blood began to spread slightly.

"Mo Jiuxiao, don't go too far."

Her heart trembled slightly as Gu Lingzhi glared at him fiercely, her eyes flashing with intense anger.

Mo Jiuxiao gently licked the corner of his lips, a slight smile flashing across his exquisite and handsome face.

"You think you can still escape?"

Gu Lingzhi took two steps back, maintaining a safe distance from him. Her heart was pounding so fast she forgot to breathe.

"I want to go back."

She lowered her eyes, her thoughts slightly unsettled.

Mo Jiuxiao suddenly stepped forward and picked her up in his arms.

With her body suspended in mid-air, Gu Lingzhi was suddenly stunned. She subconsciously wrapped her arms around his neck.

This scene was just like that day outside Linyang City.

This man held her tightly in his arms, shielding her from the barrage of arrows coming from behind. How could she not be moved by such a man?

However, she was never good at expressing her feelings, and she could never guess what Mo Jiuxiao was thinking.

Although the two had already done the most intimate things, she still felt that she couldn't quite understand this man.

Furthermore, it's unclear whether he truly cares about the original Gu Lingzhi or the current her.

A breeze blew past her ears, and Gu Lingzhi squinted, only to see Mo Jiuxiao leading her directly to the top of the pavilion.

Just then, the gate of the Marquis of Zhenguo's mansion was pushed open with a creak.

"It looks like someone has come in here."

Those who broke in were still wearing Imperial Guard uniforms, and they all peeked in through the doorway.

Gu Lingzhi was taken aback, having forgotten about the Imperial Guards who often loitered around the area.

However, she remembered something else.

"Don't go in recklessly. I've heard this place is haunted. More than a hundred people died tragically, and their vengeful spirits often linger here."

"No wonder this courtyard is so eerie, let's hurry up and leave!"

Seeing that the courtyard was empty and quiet, these people didn't dare to come in and left with their heads down.

Gu Lingzhi's heart skipped a beat.

A hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes. It turned out that Mo Jiuxiao's sudden actions were simply to avoid those people's eyes and ears.

No... what is she thinking?

Looking at the conflicted expression in her eyes, Mo Jiuxiao gently pinched her cheek with one hand.

"gone."

That doting gesture warmed Gu Lingzhi's heart.

With a leap, Gu Lingzhi landed back on the ground, smoothing out the wrinkles on her clothes: "Next time, if anything happens, please let Your Highness know. Just now..."

"scared you?"

Mo Jiuxiao raised an eyebrow slightly, then gently ruffled her hair.

"Let's go first."

Gu Lingzhi caught up with him and suddenly asked softly, "How is the son of the Minister of Revenue doing now?"

Seeing her curiosity, Mo Jiuxiao's brows relaxed slightly: "If you go to the Heavenly Prison to visit the Third Prince now, you should be able to see him."

The court is bustling with activity these days, but Gu Lingzhi, living deep within the palace, is kept in the dark and knows very little.

In addition, during this period, his mind was completely drawn to Gu Fuling, so he neglected the trap he had set up outside.

However, she no longer needed to interfere too much in that matter. As long as she let things develop naturally, she would definitely make the Minister of Revenue extremely anxious.

At that point, let alone helping the Third Prince escape his predicament, it would be perfectly normal for him to sever ties with the Third Prince while he is preoccupied with his own problems.

This can be considered a seed that was planted back then.

Mo Jiuxiao lowered his eyelids: "Instead of worrying about those things, you should worry about your marriage to me."

"what?"

The word "marriage" immediately pulled Gu Lingzhi out of her reverie. She looked at Mo Jiuxiao in surprise: "This, that..."

She moved her lips, but found herself rambling incoherently.

Mo Jiuxiao's words left her speechless, and she hadn't yet found the right words.

Mo Jiuxiao lifted her chin, his thin lips landing on the corner of her mouth, leaving a cool, refreshing scent around her nose: "Prepare for the wedding with me."

Before Gu Lingzhi could figure out what the wedding preparations were for, Mo Jiuxiao dragged her out onto the street.

It was already afternoon, and the sun was beginning to set, but Gu Lingzhi was standing in the fabric shop, being forced to choose the fabric for her phoenix coronet and wedding gown.

"Just get the best; price is not an issue."

Gu Lingzhi was too lazy to choose, and gave a perfunctory answer. The shopkeeper quickly had the cloth prepared.

"Is this young master getting married? Congratulations!"

The shopkeeper spoke to Gu Lingzhi in a very ingratiating manner. Gu Lingzhi glanced at Mo Jiuxiao subconsciously and suppressed a laugh, saying, "Yes."

Mo Jiuxiao could clearly hear what she was saying.

With a cold face, he silently placed the banknotes on the table, then grabbed her by the back of her collar and left.

Just as the shopkeeper was about to ask where it was to be delivered, he noticed the token next to the silver note.

Then, in an instant, the shopkeeper's expression changed drastically, and he quickly ordered people to prepare things.

As they left the cloth shop, it was almost dark. Mo Jiuxiao immediately had someone find a horse and galloped back to the palace with her.

The Emperor had already awakened. The head eunuch saw Mo Jiuxiao and Gu Lingzhi returning from afar and anxiously went over to them: "Ninth Prince, where did you go this afternoon? The Emperor is in a hurry to see you!"

Upon hearing the Emperor's summons, Mo Jiuxiao ordered his horse to be taken away and then led Gu Lingzhi to the Xuanwu Hall, where the Emperor was recuperating.

Just as she was about to enter, Gu Lingzhi saw Yue Shuyi come out from inside.

He smiled faintly at Gu Lingzhi, a smile of unparalleled elegance.

"His Majesty is in good health!"

Gu Lingzhi thanked him, but Mo Jiuxiao didn't even glance at her and walked straight inside.

Yue Shuyi was already used to the Ninth Prince's attitude in the palace, so she said nothing and just gave a gentle smile.

As Gu Lingzhi brushed past him, something suddenly occurred to her.

"If I have time tonight, I will go and treat your illness."

She has never been one to procrastinate, and now that she has the opportunity, she will fulfill her promise as soon as possible.

"Thank you."

Yue Shuyi answered her question, and his figure soon disappeared around the corner of the corridor.

Gu Lingzhi stepped into the main hall, where the smell of medicine filled the air. The emperor, dressed in his undergarments, sat crookedly on the edge of the bed: "Jiuxiao, these are the memorials from the ministers in the court. I want you to come up with some ideas."

Mo Jiuxiao said in a low voice, "I don't have much time to think about other people's affairs. I've come today to ask the Emperor for a marriage decree."

"A marriage decree? Didn't I already choose a date for your marriage to Miss Sun?"

Mo Jiuxiao raised his head, his voice calm and indifferent: "Unfortunately, I never agreed."

"Bastard!"

The emperor was furious and started coughing again. He tried to calm himself down: "Are you trying to anger me to death? What's wrong with that Miss Sun? Why did you have to marry a man? You've completely disgraced the royal family."

“In that case, the Emperor can naturally disown me as his younger brother.”

Mo Jiuxiao's voice was so calm, as if he wouldn't care what the emperor said.

The Emperor closed his eyes, a thoughtful look flashing in them: "Mo Jiuxiao, how about you and I each take a step back? No matter which noble lady you fancy, I promise you I will make her my principal wife, as long as you don't do anything foolish."

As for Gu Lingzhi, I completely ignored the Emperor, let alone considered her existence and feelings.

Mo Jiuxiao suddenly took out another token from his sleeve.

The token was entirely dark black, with ancient and complex patterns carved on it, giving it a very heavy and ancient feel.

Gu Lingzhi could tell at a glance that the thing was no ordinary object.

What method will Mo Jiuxiao use to marry her?

"Weapon Talisman?"

The emperor was so shocked he almost stood up.

His hand, which was holding onto the edge of the bed, was trembling slightly. He looked excited, but also somewhat incredulous.

Because that military tally was bestowed upon Mo Jiuxiao by the late emperor, and Mo Jiuxiao's 300,000-strong army was virtually unshakeable.

The only exception is obtaining the military tally that allows one to command their generals.

The importance of this military tally is self-evident; it represents immense power, which is why the Emperor has feared Mo Jiuxiao for so many years.

Gu Lingzhi's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively grabbed Mo Jiuxiao's wrist.

"Ninth Prince, you..."

Mo Jiuxiao raised his eyebrows, his expression unchanged: "Your Majesty, if I were to exchange this military tally for a marriage, would you agree?"

The emperor's expression immediately changed.

He looked at him in shock, even disbelief.

He then realized his lapse in composure and quickly composed himself.

"Ahem, Mo Jiuxiao, do you know what you're saying? This military tally, representing 300,000 troops, was bestowed upon you by the late Emperor. Even I have no right to take it away. Are you really going to give it up willingly?"

Mo Jiuxiao nodded without hesitation: "Your Majesty, is it approved?"

Gu Lingzhi felt as if something had hit her head hard.

How could this be? No matter the reason, Mo Jiuxiao cannot hand over the military seal.

The plot, which she had almost forgotten, suddenly came rushing back. She remembered very well what kind of fate awaited Mo Jiuxiao, who had been tricked out of his military seal.

No, absolutely not.

She stood in front of Mo Jiuxiao, a dark glint in her eyes: "Ninth Prince, the military tally must not be handed over under any circumstances."