The autumn wind was howling, the leaves were falling, and in the Imperial Garden, Li Rui was admiring the red leaves alone. There was a trace of sadness between his brows, and his eyes sometimes drifted into the distance, and sometimes lowered his head in thought. He held a letter in his hand, and his fingertips gently stroked the handwriting on the letter paper. It was Lin Qingya's handwritten letter, but the content made him feel uneasy. In the letter, Lin Qingya only mentioned a word about the rumor that he had contacted Li Chengqian's old subordinates privately, but asked him to come to the Imperial Garden to talk about it tomorrow.

"It seems that she knows..." Li Rui whispered softly. He looked up at the gradually darkening sunset in the sky. A blush reflected on his face, making him look even more depressed. At this time, a palace maid hurried over and whispered a few words in his ear. Li Rui's face changed slightly and he hurriedly left the Imperial Garden.

The next day, in the pavilion of the Imperial Garden, Lin Qingya, dressed in simple and elegant clothes, quietly waited for Li Rui's arrival. Her clear eyes stared at the falling red leaves, but she was not anxious at all. The breeze blew her hair on her temples, highlighting her cold temperament. After a while, Li Rui appeared, his steps were a little hesitant, his eyes were evasive, and he did not dare to look directly at Lin Qingya. Outside the pavilion, the palace lights had been lit, and the golden light illuminated the pavilion and the slightly awkward expressions of the two.

"Your Highness Prince Rui, there is no need to be so reserved." Lin Qingya was the first to break the silence. Her tone was gentle, with a barely perceptible concern.

Li Rui took a deep breath, walked to Lin Qingya, and saluted, "Mr. Lin." His voice was low and apologetic. "Your servant... Your servant heard that you had privately contacted Cheng Qian's old subordinates..."

Lin Qingya smiled faintly. Her mind-reading ability allowed her to see through Li Rui's inner worries and guilt. "Your Highness Prince Rui, don't worry too much. This is all Li Chengqian's trick." Her tone was calm, but her eyes were shining with wisdom.

Li Rui raised his head in surprise. He didn't expect Lin Qingya to be so frank. "How did you know?"

Lin Qingya smiled slightly and did not explain. "Your Highness Prince Rui, you seem to have a misunderstanding of me. Perhaps, this misunderstanding comes from your distrust of me, or... from your family pressure?" Her tone was gentle, but she accurately pointed out the most hidden worry in Li Rui's heart. Li Rui's eyes were shocked. He did not expect Lin Qingya to be able to see through his heart, and his eyes gradually became wet. He originally thought that Lin Qingya was secretly colluding with Li Chengqian, and his heart was full of pain and suffering, and he had a misunderstanding of Lin Qingya.

Lin Qingya saw the friendship in Li Rui's eyes, but her heart was in turmoil. But she did not respond immediately. She looked at Li Rui with a complicated emotion in her eyes.

Later, at the palace banquet, Li Rui clarified the misunderstanding for Lin Qingya in public. His affectionate explanation and frank attitude surprised everyone and also made Lin Qingya's eyes show a trace of tenderness. Li Chengqian saw this and smiled sinisterly, secretly planning a new conspiracy. Lin Qingya and Li Rui joined forces, step by step, quickly saw through Li Chengqian's tricks, and finally brought him down completely. The two worked together to maintain the stability of the court and consolidate their trust and love for each other, and their eyes met closely.

The next morning, just after Lin Qingya finished processing the memorial, she received a report from a spy, saying that the remnants of Li Chengqian were secretly gathering, and the location seemed to be the northwest border. She put the memorial aside, and her slender fingertips tapped the table lightly, making a slight "knock knock" sound. A cold light flashed in her clear eyes.

Lin Qingya walked to the window, looked at the rising sun outside, and took a deep breath. She knew that Li Chengqian would not give up easily. This time, he would be more secretive and more crazy. She had to strike first.

Lin Qingya quickly picked up her pen and wrote a secret report to Li Heng, but she deliberately exaggerated Li Chengqian's military strength and the scale of the rebellion in the northwest. "Your Majesty, I just received reliable intelligence that Li Chengqian has colluded with the barbarians on the border and is plotting something bad. The scale of his power is far beyond expectations. He has assembled a hundred thousand troops and may launch a rebellion at any time!" She deliberately raised her voice, her tone carrying a hint of anxiety and fear. Lin Qingya held the memorial high, deliberately letting the eunuch standing beside her see the tension between her brows. She deliberately lowered her voice and whispered in the eunuch's ear, adding "It must be handed over to the emperor as soon as possible, this matter is extremely urgent."

Li Heng, who received the secret report, was furious and immediately summoned his ministers to discuss countermeasures. In the court, civil and military officials were discussing, and fear and anxiety filled the air. "One hundred thousand troops? This... This is simply unimaginable!" An elderly minister exclaimed, his beard trembling. Li Heng, with a gloomy face, tightly grasped the armrest of the dragon chair, making a "creaking" sound.

At the same time, Li Rui was in his own study, carefully analyzing the intelligence provided by Lin Qingya. He keenly noticed the flaws in this memorial, but did not expose it. Instead, he immediately began to deploy troops and secretly increase the garrison on the northwest border. While ordering his men to further verify the intelligence, he secretly planned how to cooperate with Lin Qingya to eliminate Li Chengqian's power in one fell swoop. "Send someone to the northwest to investigate immediately, and make sure to find out the real movements of Li Chengqian." He ordered calmly, his voice low and firm, and at the same time, a thoughtful smile flashed across the corner of his mouth. He looked at the rouge stained on the secret report sent by Lin Qingya in his hand, which was Lin Qingya's unique fragrance.

After Li Rui finished his instructions, he immediately stood up and went to the palace. He decided to personally report the matter to the emperor. He believed that Lin Qingya had a deep meaning in her actions. He believed in Lin Qingya and also trusted his own judgment. He walked steadily towards the main gate of the palace, his heart full of trust and reliance on Lin Qingya.