After Lin Qingya exposed Zhao Sisi's conspiracy, the brief peace in the court was soon broken. Although Li Heng was furious at Zhao Sisi's viciousness, he did not completely let down his guard against Lin Qingya. He looked at Lin Qingya with a frown, and his tone was a little scrutinizing: "Lin Qing, although this matter has been investigated, I still have doubts about the crown prince and the other princes." Lin Qingya lowered her head, her slender fingers gently stroking the jade pendant in her hand, her tone calm but firm: "Father, I understand." She raised her head, her eyes clear, without any evasion. Outside the palace, the cold wind blew, rolling up the fallen leaves on the ground and scattering them on the cold stone floor of the palace.
Lin Qingya did not directly refute Li Heng, she chose to retreat in order to advance. In the following days, she deliberately restrained her edge, frequently praised Li Heng's wisdom and bravery in the court, and was extremely low-key about the trivial matters in the palace, showing her virtue. She deliberately let Li Rui participate in the government affairs, and arranged some small things that were easy to succeed for Li Rui to complete, in order to raise Li Rui's image in Li Heng's heart. Li Rui, a prince with a simple nature but not very proficient in government affairs, showed his admirable loyalty and ability under Lin Qingya's arrangement. Once, in a motion to deal with border conflicts, Li Rui's suggestion was proved to be the most effective and was appreciated by Li Heng. Li Rui looked at Lin Qingya with gratitude, his eyes full of tenderness and trust. He quietly handed Lin Qingya a note that said "Everything is fine".
In secret, Lin Qingya never let down her guard. She still used her mind-reading skills to see through every move of Li Chengqian and Li Chengze. Li Chengqian, in order to turn the tables, conspired to contact some disgruntled old officials in the court. Through her secretly planted spies, she collected the names of these people and evidence of collusion one by one. Li Chengze was even more tolerant. On the surface, he turned a blind eye to the government affairs, but secretly planned a bigger conspiracy in an attempt to attract more power. Lin Qingya calmly used this information to guide public opinion at the right time, alienating the relationship between them, causing them to kill each other and fight each other.
Finally, the time was ripe. At a court meeting, Lin Qingya presented Li Heng with evidence of Li Chengqian's conspiracy to rebel - a detailed plan and list of names, in a very calm tone. The memorial was as white as snow, and the neat handwriting on it gleamed in the sunlight, but it was filled with cold murderous intent. Li Heng was furious and imprisoned Li Chengqian without hesitation. Zhao Sisi's cronies, who had been secretly obtained by Lin Qingya, were also arrested at the same time. There was a commotion in the court, and countless people chose to remain silent for fear of being implicated.
Lin Qingya looked at Li Heng with a firm and calm look in her eyes: "Father, everything I have done is for the country and people of the Great Zhou." She stroked her sleeves lightly, glanced at the shocked ministers, and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
The autumn wind blew, blowing up the fallen leaves outside the palace wall. When the news reached Li Chengze, he was already upset about Li Chengqian being abandoned, and now he was even more furious. He slammed the table, and the tea in the teacup spilled all over the floor. "Waste! Li Chengqian is really a waste!" He growled with gritted teeth, his eyes flashing with a dangerous light. He looked around, and several trusted guards lowered their heads, not daring to speak. In the spacious palace, there was only the sound of his heavy breathing and the whistling autumn wind.
Li Chengze quickly gathered his confidants to discuss the matter of raising an army. "This time, we must hit the target with one strike!" He looked around at everyone with sharp eyes, "We must control the imperial guards and use the emperor to control the princes!" He picked up the map and poked his finger hard at the imperial guards' station. The guards responded in a low voice, looking nervous. The dark red palace lights reflected on their pale faces, and the atmosphere was oppressive and tense.
However, Lin Qingya had anticipated Li Chengze's move. She used mind reading to predict Li Chengze's plan, including the list of imperial army generals he planned to bribe, and the time and place where he planned to launch a coup. Lin Qingya remained calm, and she cleverly arranged for some elite soldiers loyal to the royal family to lurk in secret. At the same time, she used mind reading to accurately find the weakness in Li Chengze's plan-a key general was dissatisfied with Li Chengze.
Lin Qingya opened her red lips and instructed the maid beside her: "Send a message to General Wang, and tell him... tell him that I have something important to discuss with you." Her tone was calm, as if she was only giving instructions for a trivial matter. The maid bowed and accepted the order, and quickly left. Lin Qingya tapped the table with her fingers, pondered for a moment, and then whispered: "Send someone to see General Zhang again, and remember, be careful with your words." Her eyes were deep, as if she had seen through everything.
Lin Qingya's plan succeeded. At a critical moment, the imperial guards led by General Wang and General Zhang defected, and Li Chengze's mutiny ended in failure. In the chaos, Li Chengze was quickly controlled and his conspiracy was completely bankrupt. Li Chengze was escorted away by the guards. He struggled and roared in despair, but his voice was soon drowned out by the noise. Outside the palace, peace had been restored.
When Li Heng heard the news, his tired face showed some relief. He summoned Lin Qingya, and said with some gratitude: "Qingya, you saved me again." Li Heng looked at Lin Qingya, and the complex emotions in his eyes could not be concealed. Lin Qingya just nodded slightly and replied calmly: "It is my duty as a son to share the worries of my father." Her eyes were clear, neither humble nor arrogant.
Li Rui assisted Lin Qingya in the coup and made great contributions. Li Heng rewarded him greatly and promoted Li Rui's official position. Li Rui looked at Lin Qingya with admiration in his eyes. He gently held Lin Qingya's hand and said, "Qingya, you have worked hard." Lin Qingya held his hand back, with a slight smile on her face and a gentle look in her eyes.
This coup shocked the court and the country, and Lin Qingya became more famous, and her authority was firmly established in the court. She just sat quietly in the study, reading the memorials, silently preparing for greater challenges. She lowered her eyes and gently stroked the pages of the book with her fingertips.