Li Rui observed the emperor and said softly, "Brother, there has been a lot of unrest in the court recently. I think there must be something fishy going on." He put down the memorial in his hand and looked up at Li Heng with a trace of worry. In the imperial study, the sun shone through the carved window panes, casting mottled light and shadows on the ground, and the air was filled with a faint scent of ink. Li Heng put down his pen, raised his head, and his eyes were as deep as an ancient well. "Oh? What do you think, brother Rui?" His voice was low and calm, but it could not hide a trace of hidden worry. Li Rui hesitated for a moment before speaking slowly: "I have discovered that many officials have formed cliques in private recently, and seem to have bad intentions." He paused and continued, "Moreover, I have noticed that someone is secretly manipulating and stirring up discord in an attempt to disrupt the government." He handed over a secret report, which densely recorded the abnormal behavior and secret contacts of some officials. Li Heng took the secret report and read it carefully, his face becoming more and more solemn.

Lin Qingya was sitting quietly in her room at the moment, holding a small wooden sculpture in her hand, her eyes focused and calm. She had noticed that Li Heng's temptations against her were becoming more frequent, as well as the secret calculations from Zhao Sisi, and the more hidden threats from Li Chengqian's camp. She knew that someone was using her relationship with Li Rui to try to alienate them, and even secretly manipulate the court. Outside the window, the autumn wind was rustling, and the fallen leaves were falling. Lin Qingya sighed lightly, put down the wooden sculpture, stood up and walked to the window. She looked at the bleak scenery outside the window, her eyes deep and firm. She would not sit and wait for death, she would use her wisdom and ability to expose all the conspiracies hidden in the court. She gently stroked the jade pendant on her chest, which was a token of love given to her by Li Rui. She knew that she needed to protect Li Rui and herself. She made all those who tried to scheme against her pay the price.

In the following days, Lin Qingya maintained her calm on the surface, but secretly used her reading skills to collect evidence and expose the traitors hidden in the court. She cleverly used the opponent's strategy to turn the tables, exposing all the secret conspiracies one by one in broad daylight, and the evidence was solid and unquestionable. In the court, Lin Qingya presented the collected evidence one by one, and those who had intended to plot against her changed their faces and became flustered. Lin Qingya looked calm, but her tone was loud and clear: "Your Majesty, I have found out that these officials secretly colluded and intended to rebel!" She placed the memorial heavily in front of Li Heng, her eyes firm and sharp. In the hall, there was complete silence, and everyone's eyes were focused on Li Heng. After reading the memorial, Li Heng's eyes flashed with shock and anger, but he quickly regained his composure and went down to arrest those officials.

After dealing with those officials, Li Heng trusted Lin Qingya more than before. Lin Qingya took this opportunity to eliminate most of Li Chengqian's power in the court and pave the way for Li Rui's future rise. She looked at Li Rui with a slight smile on her face, her eyes full of tenderness and determination.

However, just when Lin Qingya thought everything was settled, she discovered that the person who really betrayed her was her most trusted personal maid, Qiuyue. Qiuyue knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face, and admitted that she was the one who leaked Lin Qingya's plan to Zhao Sisi. Lin Qingya looked at Qiuyue, feeling mixed emotions, and she sighed softly.

Lin Qingya never thought that Qiuyue would betray her. After all, they had been master and servant for many years and had a deep relationship.

"Why? I've treated you well..." Lin Qingya's eyes were full of pain and confusion.

Qiuyue burst into tears: "Miss, I'm sorry, I was forced to do this. Zhao Sisi arrested 깊놖's family. If I don't do as I say, they will die..."

Lin Qingya closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down.

"Well, go away. I don't want to see you again."

Qiuyue kowtowed to express her gratitude and slowly left the room.

Lin Qingya looked out the window and swore secretly that she would make Zhao Sisi pay the price.