Lin Qingya walked out of the Prince's Mansion, her brows slightly furrowed, Li Chengqian's eyes and words just echoing in her mind. She knew that Li Chengqian was very curious about Concubine De's true intentions, but she was also very wary of Lin Qingya's mind-reading skills, so she deliberately asked in a tentative tone.

Looking at the palace maids and eunuchs coming and going around, Lin Qingya suddenly realized that the Prince's Mansion was far more complicated than she had imagined. Li Chengqian, Defei, and some other hidden forces were all looking for opportunities in this power struggle, trying to gain more benefits for themselves.

Lin Qingya decided to take the initiative and use her mind-reading ability to investigate the true intentions of Concubine De and find out the secrets between Li Chengqian and Concubine De. She has decided not to passively accept Li Chengqian's temptation, but to take the initiative and seize the initiative in this power.

Back in her room, Lin Qingya sat on the edge of the bed. She began to carefully analyze Li Chengqian's words and actions, trying to find out the real purpose he wanted to hide from the depths of Li Chengqian's heart.

"Li Chengqian, what exactly do you want to do?" Lin Qingya murmured in a low voice. She closed her eyes and tried to enter Li Chengqian's inner world and feel his thoughts.

Suddenly, an idea flashed through Lin Qingya's mind. She opened her eyes abruptly, her eyes full of shock. She finally understood why Li Chengqian asked Concubine De about the matter. It was because he suspected that Concubine De was secretly plotting something.

"De Fei, what on earth do you want to do?" Lin Qingya murmured to herself. She decided to use her mind-reading skills to completely expose De Fei's true face.

The next day, Lin Qingya went to the palace. She deliberately wandered around Defei's bedroom, trying to find an opportunity to get close to Defei and read her inner thoughts. However, Defei was heavily guarded and Lin Qingya could not get close easily.

Lin Qingya suddenly remembered that the last time Concubine De had invited her to the Imperial Garden to appreciate flowers, she decided to use this opportunity to get close to Concubine De and read her inner thoughts.

"Empress Defei, you seem to be in a good mood today?" Lin Qingya took the initiative to talk to Concubine De. She asked in a relaxed manner, trying to break Concubine De's defense.

"Yes, sister Qingya, it's a rare opportunity for you to get out for a walk, so you're naturally in a good mood." Defei said with a smile. She looked at Lin Qingya with a sly gleam in her eyes, as if she was observing Lin Qingya's reaction.

Lin Qingya observed Concubine De quietly. She found that Concubine De's smile was a little deliberate, and there was a little bit of subtle nervousness in her eyes. Lin Qingya continued, "Your Majesty, I heard that you have been worrying about the marriage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince recently. Who do you think is more suitable?"

When Concubine De heard Lin Qingya's words, a trace of panic flashed in her eyes. She quickly said, "These... these are all trivial matters. Sister Qingya, don't worry."

Lin Qingya smiled slightly and said, "My lady, don't be nervous. I'm just chatting. You don't have to worry that I will tell others about your thoughts."

As she spoke, Lin Qingya approached Concubine De. She gently held Concubine De's hand and used her mind reading technique to explore Concubine De's heart.

In Defei's mind, Li Chengqian's portrait emerged, and Li Chengqian made a promise to her. She wanted Li Chengqian to ascend the throne, and then assist Li Chengqian in governing the country to realize her own political ambitions.

"Empress Defei, you seem to have great confidence in His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Lin Qingya said with a smile. She knew that she had seen through Empress Defei's true thoughts.

Concubine De was nervous and wanted to pull her hand back, but Lin Qingya held it tightly. She could only pretend to be calm and said, "Sister Qingya, what are you talking about? I'm just concerned about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Lin Qingya shook her head gently and said, "Your Majesty, you don't have to hide it anymore. I know that you are secretly colluding with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to use my brother to push him to the throne, and then you can manipulate the government to achieve your goal of controlling the entire Great Zhou Dynasty."

De Fei finally couldn't hold it anymore. She pulled her hand back violently, glared at Lin Qingya, and said, "You...how do you know?"

Lin Qingya smiled and said, "My Lady Defei, don't be afraid. I won't hurt you. I just want you to understand that there are some things you can't do."

Defei remained silent. She looked at Lin Qingya with eyes full of fear and helplessness. She knew that her secret had been discovered by Lin Qingya.

Lin Qingya turned and left. She knew that Defei would tell Li Chengqian about this, and Li Chengqian would definitely tell the emperor about this in order to protect his own interests.

Lin Qingya returned to her room. She sat on the edge of the bed with a sly smile on her face. She knew that she had successfully used the conflict between Concubine De and Li Chengqian to gain more living space for herself, and this was only her first step.