"Qingya, what...what do you want to do?" Defei's voice trembled. She stared at Lin Qingya, her eyes filled with fear and anxiety.

Lin Qingya walked to the window and watched the setting sun. The golden light dyed the palace orange. She spoke in a calm tone, but with unquestionable majesty, "My Lady Defei, I don't want to do anything. I just hope you understand that some things, once done, cannot be undone."

"What...what do you want?" Defei's voice became lower and lower. She sat weakly on the chair with a confused look in her eyes, as if she had lost all hope.

"Empress Defei, you are the emperor's favorite concubine. You should understand that there are some things that you should not do. Your behavior has violated the emperor's bottom line. If you continue like this, you will only harm yourself and the prince." Lin Qingya turned around and looked at Concubine De, her eyes full of calmness and rationality.

"I... I just want to..." Defei wanted to explain, but she didn't know how to say it. Her eyes became evasive, filled with fear and anxiety.

Lin Qingya walked in front of Concubine De, patted her shoulder gently, and said: "My Lady Concubine De, don't be afraid, I won't hurt you, I just want you to understand that there are some things that you shouldn't do. If you still want to maintain your current identity and position, you must restrain your behavior."

De Fei remained silent, she looked down at her hands, her heart filled with bitterness and helplessness. She knew she had reached a dead end, she had crossed the bottom line that could not be crossed, she had lost everything.

Lin Qingya turned and left. She knew that this incident would cause a great uproar, but she had successfully taken advantage of the conflict between Concubine De and Li Chengqian, and won herself a chance to play a political game. She would use this incident to further enhance her position and influence, and ultimately gain power and freedom.

Defei looked at Lin Qingya's leaving back, her eyes filled with fear and despair. She knew that she had been completely controlled by Lin Qingya and she had lost everything.

Defei looked at Lin Qingya's leaving back, her eyes filled with fear and despair. She knew that she had been completely controlled by Lin Qingya and she had lost everything.

"My Lady Defei, are you okay?" The maid Cui'er asked anxiously as she helped Defei up. Defei waved her hands weakly, signaling Cui'er not to speak. Her mind was blank and she didn't know what to do.

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

"Qingya, you're back?" Li Rui pushed the door open and walked in. He saw Lin Qingya sitting on the bed with a tired look on her face, so he asked, "You don't look well. Did something happen?"

Lin Qingya shook her head and said, "Nothing, I'm just a little tired." She knew that Li Rui was really concerned about her, so she didn't hide it from him and said, "I went to see Concubine De, she..."

Lin Qingya told Li Rui the details of her conversation with Concubine De. After listening to it, Li Rui frowned. He pondered for a moment and said, "Qingya, isn't it too risky for you to do this? After all, Concubine De is the emperor's biological mother. Will you cause the emperor's dissatisfaction by openly provoking her like this?"

Lin Qingya smiled and said, "Brother Rui, don't worry, I expected this result. I did this to force them to make a choice and let them know that I am no longer a puppet at the mercy of others."

"Qingya, what exactly do you want to do?" Li Rui asked. Although he knew that Lin Qingya was smart, he was also a little worried. He was afraid that Lin Qingya would do something irrational for power.

Lin Qingya did not answer Li Rui's question directly. She stood up and walked to the window, looking at the palace in the night, and said softly: "Brother Rui, do you believe me?"

Li Rui looked at Lin Qingya with a firm look in his eyes and said, "I believe you. I believe you will find the best solution."

The next day, Lin Qingya went to the morning court with Li Rui. She saw that Li Heng had a gloomy face. She knew that Concubine De must have told Li Heng about the matter, so she took the initiative to step forward and apologize, saying, "Father, I met with Concubine De yesterday and inadvertently overheard the conversation between her and the prince. I thought it was related to national affairs, so I had the courage to report it to you."

Li Heng looked at Lin Qingya, his eyes filled with complex emotions. He didn't know what Lin Qingya's purpose was, but he knew that Lin Qingya must have some plan.

"Prince, what is your explanation for this?" Li Heng asked coldly.

Li Chengqian's face turned pale, and he explained in panic: "Father, your son... your son was just chatting with the Empress Defei..."

"Chatting? Are you planning a rebellion?" Li Heng's voice was filled with anger. He slammed the table and said, "De Fei, how dare you be so bold and presumptuous to conspire with the crown prince to seize the throne!"

Defei's face turned pale. She knelt down and trembled. She knew that she had committed an unforgivable crime and she had lost everything.

Li Heng ignored Concubine De's excuse. He turned to look at Lin Qingya and said, "Qingya, you did a very good job. It is your duty and loyalty to report the matter to me. I am very happy that you have lived up to my trust in you."

Li Heng turned his gaze to Li Chengqian and said, "Prince, you are the crown prince, but you have the intention of rebellion. I am really disappointed! Someone, confine the crown prince to the East Palace and do not allow him to go out without permission!"

Li Chengqian knelt down in despair. He never thought that his carefully planned conspiracy would eventually be exposed in this way. He was seduced by Lin Qingya and eventually became her victim.

Lin Qingya saw that Li Chengqian was under house arrest, and she didn't have a trace of sympathy in her heart. She knew that Li Chengqian would not let it go, and she had to be more cautious.

Li Heng looked at Lin Qingya, his eyes were filled with complex emotions. He didn't know what Lin Qingya's purpose was, but he knew that Lin Qingya must have some plan. He decided to keep her by his side and observe her behavior closely.

"Qingya, come here." Li Heng waved his hand, motioning Lin Qingya to come to his side. He whispered, "You performed very well, I am very happy. If you let go, I will trust you more and give you more power so that you can serve me better."