Lin Qingya and Li Rui walked in the corridor of the palace. It was quiet all around except for the sound of their footsteps. Li Rui lowered his head and remained silent, wondering what he was thinking.
"What are you thinking about?" Lin Qingya asked, and she pushed Li Rui gently.
Li Rui raised his head with a trace of worry in his eyes: "I'm worried about you."
"I know you've always been worried about me." Lin Qingya said with a smile. She reached out and gently stroked Li Rui's face. "But I have decided what I have to do to make Li Chengqian give up completely."
"But it's too dangerous for you to do this." Li Rui frowned. He couldn't imagine how much Qingya would pay for him and for this plan.
"I know, but this may be our only way." Lin Qingya said calmly, "I need to make Li Chengqian believe that I am on his side. Only in this way can he relax his vigilance and show his true colors."
Li Rui was silent for a while. He looked at Qingya's determined eyes. He knew that Qingya had made up her mind and he could not change her mind.
"Okay, I support you." Li Rui nodded. He decided to believe Qingya and her plan.
They arrived at the door of the palace, and Li Rui knocked gently.
"Come in." A stern voice came from inside.
Li Rui opened the door, and they walked into the palace, only to see Li Chengqian sitting on a chair with a gloomy expression on his face.
"Meet the Majesty." Li Rui and Lin Qingya saluted respectfully.
"Please sit down." Li Chengqian waved his hand, motioning them to sit down.
After Li Rui and Lin Qingya sat down, Li Chengqian began to ask them why they came.
"Madam, we heard that you are very interested in a treasure, and we want to help you." Lin Qingya said with a smile, a sly glimmer in her eyes.
"Oh? What do you know?" Li Chengqian asked with a glimmer of curiosity in his eyes.
"We know that the treasure is in the palace, and we also know how to get it." Lin Qingya said confidently, her tone full of temptation.
When Li Chengqian heard Lin Qingya's words, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes. He asked anxiously, "What do you know?"
"If you are too willing, we are willing to help you get it." Lin Qingya said with a smile, a hint of conspiracy in her eyes.
"Okay, tell me, what do I need you to do?" Li Chengqian said impatiently. He was already attracted by Lin Qingya's words, and he almost completely believed what Lin Qingya said.
"Madam, we can help you obtain the secret of the treasure, but we also need your help." Lin Qingya said, her tone full of temptation.
"You tell me, I will cooperate with you completely." Li Chengqian said impatiently. He was completely immersed in Lin Qingya's plan. He believed that as long as he got the treasure, he could achieve the final victory.
"We need you to help us..." Lin Qingya's mouth corners slightly raised. She knew that Li Chengqian had set a trap for her. She gently leaned close to Li Chengqian's ear and whispered, "Help us create an opportunity."
Li Chengqian's eyes were full of curiosity. He asked in a low voice, "What opportunity?"
"An opportunity for you to approach the palace openly." Lin Qingya whispered, her eyes full of confidence.
When Li Chengqian heard Lin Qingya's words, a smile appeared on his face. He nodded gently and said in a low voice: "Okay, I promise you."
"We will definitely succeed." Lin Qingya patted Li Chengqian's shoulder gently. She believed that they would definitely succeed and would definitely crush Li Chengqian's conspiracy completely.
"I believe you." Li Chengqian said with a smile. He had been attracted by Lin Qingya's plan. He believed that Lin Qingya would be able to help him get the treasure.
Li Chengqian looked at Lin Qingya's back as she left, his eyes full of desire, he couldn't wait to get the treasure and ascend the throne. He clenched his fists gently, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, he knew that he was not far from his goal.
Li Chengqian returned to his residence and paced back and forth excitedly. He couldn't wait to get the treasure that Lin Qingya mentioned. While thinking about the clues provided by Lin Qingya, he anxiously waited for Lin Qingya's next instructions.
"Your Highness, what's wrong with you?" Li Chengqian's personal bodyguard, Lin Yuan, asked cautiously. He was sensitive to Li Chengqian's emotional ups and downs and guessed that he must be planning something again.
"Lin Yuan, besides the jade ring, what other treasures are there in the imperial palace treasury that Lin Qingya would value so much?" Li Chengqian stopped and turned around, his eyes full of expectation.
Lin Yuan shook his head and answered cautiously: "Your Highness, I don't understand the situation in the palace and I can't give you an answer."
Li Chengqian took a deep breath and a sly smile appeared on his face. He knew that Lin Yuan did not dare to tell the truth. He just wanted to get more information about the palace from Lin Yuan. He pondered for a moment and suddenly said, "Lin Yuan, go collect some information about the palace treasury. The more detailed the better."
"Yes, Your Highness." Lin Yuan bowed his head and replied. He noticed that Li Chengqian's tone had become serious, and realized that things might not be as simple as they seemed. He turned and left the room, heading to the vicinity of the palace to inquire about the news.
Lin Qingya returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion and immediately asked the maid to prepare the carriage, and she went to the palace. She sorted out her plan in the carriage, intending to find an opportunity in the palace to expose Li Chengqian's true face to everyone. She knew that Li Chengqian's ambition had reached a point where it was out of control, and his plan must be killed as soon as possible.
The carriage slowly drove into the palace. Lin Qingya got off the carriage and sorted out her clothes while observing the surrounding environment. She saw that the palace was heavily guarded and patrolled everywhere. She knew that this operation was full of dangers.
"Qingya, where are you going?" Li Rui came over from the side. He saw Lin Qingya hurriedly walking deep into the palace and couldn't help asking. He didn't know Lin Qingya's plan, but he could feel that her trip was full of danger.
"Li Rui, I need to do something, don't worry." Lin Qingya didn't explain in detail, just replied lightly, and continued to walk deeper into the palace. She knew that now was not the time to explain, she had to complete her plan as soon as possible.
Li Rui stood there, watching Lin Qingya's back disappear into the depths of the palace, his eyes full of worry. He knew that Lin Qingya was very smart and brave, but the enemy she faced this time was Li Chengqian, a man who would do anything for power, and he was really worried that Lin Qingya would be in danger.
"Your Highness, I have found out that there is a magical artifact called 'Heavenly Mirror' in the palace treasury. Legend has it that it can see into people's hearts and understand all secrets." Lin Yuan hurried back to the palace and reported the intelligence he had gathered to Li Chengqian.
When Li Chengqian heard Lin Yuan's words, greed flashed in his eyes. He immediately realized that the treasure Lin Qingya was talking about was the artifact called "Tianji Mirror". He asked excitedly: "What do you think Lin Qingya wants to do with this treasure?"