Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times
Chapter 563 - 416: This Gu is called Lihuan

Chapter 563: Chapter 416: This Gu is called Lihuan

Gu Changsheng was momentarily stunned upon hearing those words.

"Thump!"

The very next instant, a loud sound resonated as Yuan Bao’s plump figure knelt on the ground!

Seeing this, a trace of sorrow flickered through Gu Changsheng’s eyes!

Just as she had expected, Yuan Bao, with a face full of pleading, was tugging at the hem of a Python Robe, speaking in utter shock, "My lord! You mustn’t! He is the Crown Prince of Southern Chen! If you indulge Lady Changsheng in killing him, Great Zhou and Southern Chen will inevitably go to war; once the flames of war ignite, countless citizens will be engulfed in its blaze!"

"My lord! Would you disregard millions of common people for Lady Changsheng’s fleeting satisfaction?"

Amidst Yuan Bao’s pleas, Zhou Mu remained unshaken as he continued to gaze at Gu Changsheng!

His woman, no matter what she did, he would support her to the end!

He had once promised her a life of unfettered freedom!

A gentleman’s promise is unbreakable until death!

At that moment, Sima Changhao’s subordinates also recovered their wits and began to converge toward the palanquin.

Sima Liancheng looked at Zhou Mu before him, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes!

This man, who was invincible in the Four Kingdoms, would be his greatest enemy in this lifetime!

He had never really taken Sima Changhao to heart, but towards Zhou Mu, he felt genuine admiration from the bottom of his soul!

With the majesty to oversee all and the capacity to subdue many, Sima Liancheng felt inferior!

However, he, Sima Liancheng of Southern Chen, was determined to prevail, and the contest with Zhou Mu was not to be settled now!

Waving his hand to silence his subordinates who were about to speak, Sima Liancheng glanced at Sima Changhao who was barely clinging to life in Gu Changsheng’s grasp, then raised his head to look back at Zhou Mu and spoke in a deep voice, "Your Highness Prince Mu, is this how your Great Zhou treats its guests?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Mu gave him a glance, but that single glance was retracted as quickly as it was given!

Compared to Sima Liancheng’s cunning and unscrupulousness, Sima Changhao at least conducted himself with a certain amount of frankness!

Without a doubt, Zhou Mu had little fondness for Sima Liancheng!

Having been immersed in the harem for a long time and grown up in such a treacherous court, Sima Liancheng was nothing if not astute in reading people’s expressions, and immediately understood Zhou Mu’s aversion towards him!

A flicker of displeasure crossed his mind, but Sima Liancheng’s expression remained unchanged, still speaking with gravity, "Your Highness Prince Mu, if my Imperial Brother suffers any harm in Great Zhou, Southern Chen will most certainly dispatch troops against Great Zhou. By then, you who indulged her in committing violence, will inevitably become the criminal responsible for starting the war between the two nations!"

"Reproached by thousands, deserted by the people’s hearts, is this the outcome you desire?"

Zhou Mu’s lips curled into a mocking arc as he replied coldly, "So what? If Southern Chen sends troops against Great Zhou, I will lead the army to suppress them myself! If I cannot even protect my own woman, what use is my authority as Commander-in-chief of Myriad Armies?"

With that said, Zhou Mu turned his head, his eyes shooting a cold gaze directly at Sima Liancheng, and spoke resolutely, "Last night, I already warned you, provoke my beloved and disregard life and death, this time it’s your own fault, death would not be too harsh a punishment!"

Sima Liancheng’s face immediately flushed with anger upon hearing this.

Based on Zhou Mu’s intent, not only his Imperial Brother, but even himself, might be left to Gu Changsheng’s disposal today?

"Prince Mu, as the Ninth Prince of Southern Chen, I hereby swear upon my reputation, if my Imperial Brother suffers even the slightest harm in Great Zhou, I vow that Great Zhou will pay with blood for this debt!" Sima Liancheng said with a somber face, a dark gleam in his eyes.

Gu Changsheng was brought back to her senses by these words, from the shock Zhou Mu had given her. She waved her hand to interrupt Zhou Mu’s unspoken words. Still clutching Sima Changhao’s neck with one hand, in the midst of everyone’s anxiety, she effortlessly lifted him from the palanquin.

Her gaze swept toward Sima Liancheng, the corners of Gu Changsheng’s mouth lifting into a calm and collected smile, as she slowly said, "The Ninth Royal Highness of Southern Chen, is it? What do I, Gu Changsheng, have to do with Great Zhou? Sima Changhao’s life hangs by a thread in my hands, yet I have no desire to bear this eternal infamy! Nor will I let my man become the criminal pointed at by thousands!"

Upon hearing Gu Changsheng’s words, everyone breathed a sigh of relief!

The implication of her words was too clear. With the situation as tense as a drawn crossbow, at last, there seemed a chance for resolution!

Zhou Mu looked at Gu Changsheng, a fond smile appearing on his face, "My beloved need not restrain herself for my sake! Do as you wish, no matter what you choose, I will support you!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao stomped his feet anxiously!

He had said it; anything involving Lady Changsheng meant his master had absolutely no bottom line!

Even when Lady Changsheng herself had eased off, considering the larger picture, his master was still unabashedly egging her on from the sidelines. What was this madness?

Gu Changsheng turned her head to look at Zhou Mu, her smile blossoming radiantly in an instant.

She loved this man! The man who would always stand by her side and support her, no matter what she did!

If he could forsake family and country for her, then for his sake, she could hold herself back!

"Thump!"

In the following moment, Gu Changsheng’s hand, which had ensnared Sima Changhao’s neck, suddenly loosened, and before her hand was withdrawn, Sima Changhao was flung straight toward the palanquin and Sima Liancheng!

"Ugh..."

Sima Liancheng issued a low groan of pain and quickly propped up Sima Changhao, raising his head in confused apprehension toward Gu Changsheng!

Privately, he would rather have Sima Liancheng die at Gu Changsheng’s hand!

With that, he could sit back and reap the benefits of the fisherman!

Unfortunately, given the current situation, it seems things will not go his way!

Only after seeing that Sima Changhao had regained his freedom did the Southern Chen entourage finally heave a long sigh of relief!

Watching Sima Changhao first slowly inhale fresh air, and as his consciousness returned, begin to frantically gasp for breath while clutching his neck, Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but let out a mocking laugh.

"My love, do you really intend to let them go?" Zhou Mu walked to her side and asked slowly.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng turned her gaze back to him, while smilingly arching an eyebrow, "Of course, I won’t let you become Great Zhou’s criminal because of me! Hee hee..."

Hearing her laughter, Zhou Mu helplessly shook his head, raised his hand to straighten her stray temple hair, and softly opened his lips to speak, "Sima Changhao has been humiliated in Great Zhou, and with this incident, animosity between the two nations has arisen. Even if you spare his life, once he returns to his country, he will not rest until he has settled this score!"

Gu Changsheng looked surprised upon hearing this, and turned to look at Sima Changhao with a puzzled expression, "Sima Changhao, is what Zhou Mu said true? If I spare your life, will you still pursue relentless vendetta against me?"

"Or will you attribute all of today’s events to Zhou Mu and thus wage war on Great Zhou?"

Sima Changhao, still greedily breathing fresh air while clutching his throat, raised his head upon hearing this, his eyes brimming with towering hatred, directed straight at Gu Changsheng.

Seeing the look in his eyes, Gu Changsheng realized immediately.

Damn it, after all, he was the Crown Prince of Southern Chen and had suffered such enormous humiliation here—it would be odd if he didn’t seek revenge!

Resting her chin on her hand, Gu Changsheng calmly sized up the furious Sima Changhao and spoke pointedly, "You don’t need to say anything; I already know what you are thinking! Sima Changhao, I’ve spared your life in consideration of you being the Crown Prince of Southern Chen. Clearly, you don’t seem to appreciate this gesture!"

"I am a wise person, after all. Why would I do something as foolish as setting a tiger free only to face future troubles?"

As Gu Changsheng said this, the corners of her mouth curled into a mischievous smile. She slowly squatted down in front of the palanquin, looked at Sima Changhao with a grin, and spoke in a soft voice, "Sima Changhao, let us make a deal!"

Sima Changhao glared back, clutching his throat and pursing his lips in silence.

Seeing his reaction, Gu Changsheng appeared utterly unfazed. The next moment, her hand unhesitatingly struck out towards Sima Changhao’s chest!

Everyone watching gasped in shock, and Sima Changhao looked as if his eyes would pop out!

But what surprised him even more was that the anticipated pain did not come. He only felt a slight prick at his chest as if pierced by a needle, then nothing else!

Seeing that he was unharmed, the Southern Chen contingent finally relaxed, but they all stared at Gu Changsheng with anger.

Receiving glares from all around, Gu Changsheng smiled disdainfully; it appeared as if the fish on the chopping block still refused to shed the airs of the Southern Chen Royal Family!

How ridiculous!

Having achieved her goal, Gu Changsheng stood up with a spirited look, clapped her hands, and slowly began, "Sima Changhao, no one who has broken into my medical hall with murderous intent has ever walked away unscathed, not even if you’re the Crown Prince of Southern Chen!"

After finishing her statement, Gu Changsheng walked to Zhou Mu’s side, and they exchanged a knowing smile. The affection in their eyes made it difficult for anyone to look away!

"Sima Changhao, I’ve heard you are not yet married nor do you have any heirs. Thus, I believe you will greatly appreciate this gift!" Gu Changsheng turned to look at Sima Changhao and said with a smile, "This Gu is called Lihuan. Those cursed with it cannot perform the conjugal duties; thus, they are severed from marital and offspring fortune for life!"

"This! This is the price you pay for harboring murderous intent towards me!"

As Gu Changsheng’s words ended, Sima Changhao was struck with horror!

As a Crown Prince unable to fulfill his conjugal duties and forever without heirs, what future could he have?

Would Southern Chen ever need an emperor without progeny?

He would become the biggest laughingstock in the Four Kingdoms!

Upon hearing this, a glint of pleasure flickered through Sima Liancheng’s eyes!

The Gu, mysterious and unpredictable, having been cursed with such a Gu, Sima Changhao was undoubtedly reduced to a worthless man!

The attendants of Southern Chen heard this and exchanged glances, their minds swirling with countless thoughts!

Looking at Sima Changhao, they couldn’t help bearing a trace of disdain, while their gazes towards Sima Liancheng were filled with fervor!

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng smiled knowingly to herself!

This was the choice they had to make. Undoubtedly, at this moment, those who followed Sima Changhao had already made their decisions!

Clearly, Sima Changhao was the one being abandoned!

Gu Changsheng’s gaze moved slowly to Sima Liancheng, and upon seeing that hint of a smile in his eyes, the corners of her mouth gradually formed a mocking curve.

Sima Liancheng thought he could effortlessly reap the benefits of the fisherman without sacrificing a single soldier; how could she possibly let him get his way so easily?

She was still looking forward to watching the intense fight for succession unfold between the brothers!

The play had yet to start, and Sima Changhao was about to be pulled offstage by her — that simply wouldn’t do!

Engaging in such a self-defeating task was not something Gu Changsheng would do!

Suddenly, as if struck by an epiphany, Gu Changsheng exclaimed "Ah!" and shifted her gaze to Sima Changhao, blinking her eyes as she spoke, "I suddenly remembered something, this Lihuan Gu is not without a cure..."