The autumn wind swept the fallen leaves, rolling up a few yellow leaves outside the imperial study, making a rustling sound. Li Heng paused while reviewing the memorials, raised his head and looked at Lin Qingya, with a hint of subtle temptation in his eyes. "Mr. Lin, Zhao Sisi's recent behavior is quite abnormal. What do you think of this?" His tone was calm, but there was a hidden sharpness, and the red pen in his hand gently tapped the dragon table.

Lin Qingya replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Your Majesty, I think that Lord Zhao's action this time may be to test the emperor's will, or it may be another plot." She gently put down the teacup in her hand, her clear eyes flashing with wisdom, observing the changes in Li Heng's expression. In the imperial study, the atmosphere was solemn, with only the faint sound of the pen tip rubbing against the paper.

"Oh?" Li Heng raised his eyebrows and asked with interest, "What do you mean?" He looked at Lin Qingya with interest, as if waiting for her explanation. There was a hint of danger in Li Heng's tone.

Lin Qingya paused for a moment, then analyzed calmly, "Lord Zhao has been meeting privately with some officials who once worked for Li Chengqian. Although there is nothing unusual on the surface, I found through my mind reading that they are secretly colluding with each other and have bad intentions. Many of them even harbor rebellious intentions." She paused, and her tone became more determined, "I suspect that Lord Zhao is trying to use these residual forces to reshape his influence, and even has bad intentions." After that, Lin Qingya presented the evidence she had prepared. It was a secret letter she had carefully collected. The handwriting was obscure, but it clearly exposed the collusion between Zhao Sisi and Li Chengqian's former subordinates. Her slender fingers gently stroked the envelopes, her eyes firm and sharp.

Li Heng carefully read the evidence submitted by Lin Qingya, his brows gradually furrowed, and his face became increasingly gloomy. He put down the memorial and stared at Lin Qingya with a sharp gaze: "Lin Qing, are you telling the truth?" His tone was full of majesty, but also revealed a bit of anxiety.

Lin Qingya's eyes were calm, "I dare not deceive your majesty." She bowed slightly, her tone firm. She looked up at the emperor, without a trace of panic in her eyes. The imperial study was silent, with only the sound of Li Heng's rapid breathing.

Li Heng took a deep breath and ordered: "Immediately investigate Zhao Sisi and bring all those who are related to her to justice!" His voice was cold and tough, revealing his unquestionable determination. He waved his hand, signaling Lin Qingya to retreat. "I will verify your words carefully."

After leaving the imperial study, Lin Qingya immediately summoned her confidants and arranged the next step. She smiled slightly and her eyes were firm. She gently put away the jade pendant in her hand. It was a secret token with Li Rui, foreshadowing the challenge to come. At this time, Li Rui was sitting alone in the study. He looked at the letter from Lin Qingya, and his face showed a complicated expression. He clenched the pen in his hand and fell into deep thought. In the letter, Lin Qingya briefly explained the situation and also implicitly expressed her concerns - would he stand on her side? Li Rui frowned and sighed deeply.

After Lin Qingya handed in the evidence, she successfully brought down Zhao Sisi. The evidence was solid and could not be refuted. The court was in an uproar. The ministers looked at each other and talked a lot. Their originally straight backs began to bend slightly, fearing that they would be disturbed. Zhao Sisi's face was pale. She stared at Lin Qingya in disbelief, her eyes full of resentment and unwillingness. She opened her mouth to defend herself, but found that she could not say anything. She just watched the guards take her away. The magnificent court was like hell in her eyes. Li Heng nodded with satisfaction. He was more convinced of Lin Qingya's strength and admired her more. He was very pleased and said loudly: "Lin Qing is loyal and devoted. He helped me solve my problems. This is really commendable! Reward!" In the imperial study, joy filled the air. Even the eunuch standing by smiled. Lin Qingya accepted the order and thanked him. She bowed her head slightly, but her heart was not surprised. She knew that this was just the beginning and greater challenges were still to come.

However, Li Chengqian did not stop there. He watched Zhao Sisi, whom he trusted, being arrested, and the anger in his heart was burning. In the dark night, he paced back and forth in the side hall, his face gloomy, and his eyes flashed with dangerous light. He whispered to his confidants: "Lin Qingya...she must pay the price!" Then, he secretly summoned several confidants, who were old ministers and generals who had been loyal to him. They gathered in the dark and exchanged glances with each other. The atmosphere was solemn and sinister. In the dim candlelight, their faces were elongated, looking eerie and terrifying. The shadows of the trees swaying in the cold wind outside the window could be vaguely seen, adding a bit of gloom. Li Chengqian promised them rich benefits and power in exchange for their loyalty and paved the way for his future comeback. His low voice echoed in the room, his tone full of resentment and unwillingness.

Li Rui was not relieved when he learned that Lin Qingya had eliminated Zhao Sisi. He put down the memorial in his hand, walked to the window, and looked at the twinkling stars in the night sky with a frown. He knew that Li Chengqian would not give up and Lin Qingya would face greater danger. He wrote a letter, which analyzed in detail the actions and coping strategies that Li Chengqian could take, and told Lin Qingya to pay attention to safety and be cautious. After handing the letter to his trusted secret guard, his eyes were full of worry. In the dim light, Li Rui's figure looked thin and lonely.

After Lin Qingya received Li Rui's letter, she read it carefully. She understood Li Rui's concern and worry for her, and at the same time realized the seriousness of the situation. She folded the letter gently and put it in her pocket. Outside the window, the cold wind was howling, but it did not shake her inner determination. She quickly summoned several trusted advisers to discuss countermeasures. In the dim room, the candlelight flickered, everyone's faces were solemn, and the atmosphere was tense. Lin Qingya looked around and said in a deep voice: "Li Chengqian will not give up, we must be prepared to meet greater challenges." As she said, she spread out a carefully drawn battle plan in front of everyone and made deployments.

Lin Qingya looked out the window with a firm gaze. The night was dark, but her heart was full of confidence.