Lin Qingya watched the maid retreat, the corners of her mouth slightly raised. She believed that this visit would allow her to have a deeper understanding of Li Rui's true purpose.

The first rays of morning sunlight came through the window and fell on Lin Qingya's face. She opened her eyes, stretched her waist, picked up the bag she had packed last night, and prepared to set off for Li Rui's manor.

After leaving the mansion, Lin Qingya got on a carriage and drove to the suburbs. She looked through the window at the familiar scenery on the roadside, but she felt a little uneasy. She knew that going to Li Rui's manor was not easy, but in order to find the truth, she had to take a risk.

After arriving at Li Rui's manor, Lin Qingya got off the carriage and looked around, but found that it was desolate and deserted, with only a few dilapidated houses. She frowned, with doubts in her heart.

"Why is there no one here?" Lin Qingya asked. The maid beside her also looked confused and shook her head to indicate that she didn't know.

At this time, a man in black suddenly walked out from the woods. He walked towards Lin Qingya with a smile on his face and whispered, "Miss Lin, you are finally here."

Lin Qingya stared at the man in black warily and asked, "Who are you?"

"You are Li Rui's housekeeper, named Wang Bo. Young Master Li Rui is now..." The man in black paused, a trace of gloom flashed across his eyes, and said: "Young Master Li Rui is now controlled by others. I have been ordered to come and greet Miss Lin."

"Control?" Lin Qingya frowned and asked, "Who controls Li Rui?"

"Yes..." Wang Bo was about to speak when he was interrupted by Lin Qingya.

"You don't have to tell me." Lin Qingya said firmly, "I know who controlled Li Rui. You were sent by them, too, right?"

Wang Bo was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "Ms. Lin is really smart. Yes, I am here on orders, but my purpose is not to hurt you, but to help you."

"Help me?" Lin Qingya sneered and asked, "Why do you say you will help me?"

"Because I know your secret." Uncle Wang smiled meaningfully and said, "I know you have the ability to read minds, and I also know that you want to use Li Rui's power."

Lin Qingya narrowed her eyes and asked, "What exactly do you want to do?"

"I want to work with you." Wang Bo looked at Lin Qingya and said, "Li Rui holds the secrets of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and you have the ability to read minds. If we join forces, we can change everything."

Lin Qingya remained silent. She saw sincerity in Wang Bo's eyes, but at the same time she also sensed a hint of sinisterness. She thought for a moment and said slowly, "Why should I believe you?"

"Ms. Lin, you should know that you are in a very dangerous situation now." Uncle Wang said, "Li Rui is controlled by your former enemy. They want to use Li Rui's power to deal with you, and I am now the chess piece they sent to lure you."

"You're right." Lin Qingya admitted. She was surprised by what Wang Bo said. She didn't expect him to be so frank.

"I can't choose, but I can help you." Wang Bo said, "I know where Li Rui is imprisoned. I can take you there."

Lin Qingya looked at Wang Bo deeply and said, "Okay, I'll believe you this time."

Uncle Wang nodded slightly and turned to leave.

"Wait." Lin Qingya stopped Wang Bo and asked, "Why are you helping me?"

Wang Bo stopped, turned around and said, "Because I am tired of this power struggle, and I want to change everything."

Lin Qingya remained silent. She didn't know whether what Uncle Wang said was true or not, but she had no way out.

"Let's go." Lin Qingya said, turning and walking towards the depths of the manor.