Lin Qingya soaked in the tub while thinking about Li Rui's true purpose. She could sense Li Rui's hidden ambition, but he didn't seem to want to seize the throne directly. He had enough power to overthrow the entire court, but he was more like a lurking beast, waiting for the right moment to show his fangs.

Lin Qingya sighed softly. She needed more information. If Li Rui's goal was not the throne, then what was his goal? What did he want to gain?

She stood up from the bathtub and told the maid to prepare dinner. She needed some time to think quietly, analyze Li Rui's personality and behavior, and find the deep logic behind his actions.

"Miss Xiao, you look very tired. Why don't you go to bed early?" the maid said concernedly.

"Don't worry, I'm fine." Lin Qingya replied calmly. She suppressed her fatigue and focused her attention on Li Rui, trying to find a clue from his scattered fragments of thoughts.

During dinner, Lin Qingya deliberately asked about Li Rui's favorite places to go and the people he often met. The maid lowered her head and added rice to her while whispering, "I heard that Master Li often goes to the manor outside the city. The scenery there is beautiful. He often reads and paints there. As for the people Master Li meets, except for the emperor and the prince, the others seem to be some elegant people."

Lin Qingya nodded thoughtfully. She decided to go to Li Rui's manor to investigate. She believed that there might be more secrets about Li Rui hidden there.

"Go and make some arrangements. Go visit Mr. Li's manor in the suburbs tomorrow morning." Lin Qingya instructed the maid with a firm tone in her voice.

The maid looked up in surprise and asked hesitantly, "Sister Xiao, are you going to Master Li's manor? It's a forbidden area. No one except Master Li himself is allowed to enter."

"It's okay, I need to see him for something." Lin Qingya said calmly.

The maid seemed unconvinced, but still nodded and replied in a low voice, "Yes, Miss 께."

Lin Qingya watched the maid retreat with a slight smile on her face. She believed that this visit would give her a deeper understanding of Li Rui's true purpose.

Lin Qingya returned to her room, closed the window, and the room became dim. She lit a candle and spread the map prepared by the maid on the table. She studied the map carefully, looking for the location of Li Rui's suburban manor.

"Sister 께, here's what you wanted." The maid put a pot of hot tea on the table and said softly.

Lin Qingya nodded slightly and ignored the maid. She immersed herself in the map, looking for the topographical features near Li Rui's manor.

"Sister Xiao, where are you going?" The maid couldn't help asking when she saw Lin Qingya staring at the map.

"We will go to Li Rui's manor to visit him tomorrow." Lin Qingya raised her head and said lightly.

The maid opened her mouth in surprise. She seemed unable to believe that Lin Qingya would take the initiative to go to Li Rui's manor.

"Sister Xiao, are you going to Master Li's manor? It's a forbidden area. No one is allowed to enter except Master Li himself." The maid said worriedly.

"I know, but I have to go." Lin Qingya said firmly, with a hint of unquestionable command in her tone.

"But..." The maid wanted to persuade her, but was interrupted by Lin Qingya.

"Don't worry, I will take care of my safety. You just need to help me make some arrangements and we will set off early tomorrow morning." Lin Qingya's tone slowed down a little. She knew that the maid was concerned about her, but her decision would not change.

The maid was silent for a while, but finally nodded and replied in a low voice: "Yes, Miss 께."

Lin Qingya put the map away, stood up and walked to the window, looking at the bustling night view outside the window, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She knew that going to Li Rui's manor was full of risks, but she had to take the risk to find the truth.

She believed that with her wisdom and ability, she would be able to find the secret hidden by Li Rui, and would be able to find a way to protect her family.

Lin Qingya turned to look at the maid and ordered, "Go and get ready. We will leave for Li Rui's manor early tomorrow morning."

The maid nodded and stepped back to prepare.

Lin Qingya stood alone by the window, looking at the capital city at night, her thoughts flying. She had decided to go to Li Rui's manor. She wanted to use this opportunity to find out Li Rui's true face and use his power to protect her family.