Lin Qingya walked alone in the garden, her thoughts were erratic, and her family's past kept coming to her mind. When she was very young, her grandfather told her that the family had been hiding a secret for hundreds of years. This secret was related to the rise and fall of the family, and even the fate of the entire dynasty. At that time, she was still young and did not understand what her grandfather said, but now she deeply felt the mystery.

She remembered the ancient books passed down in the family, which recorded the deeds of the ancestors and their descriptions of the family secrets. She flipped through these books, trying to find clues, but the words were like heavenly books, obscure and difficult to understand. She decided to look for the elders in the family and try to get some information from them, but the elders were reluctant to mention the family secrets.

Lin Qingya did not give up. She kept pursuing the truth of the family secret. During her pursuit, she found some clues. Through mind reading, she learned that her family had a close connection with the royal family, and their ancestors had helped the Li Dynasty to establish the Great Zhou Dynasty. And this family secret seemed to be hidden in the process of helping the Li Dynasty to establish the dynasty.

However, after her family helped the Lee Dynasty establish the dynasty, they suddenly disappeared, as if they had vanished into thin air, and the family secrets also disappeared. Why is this? Lin Qingya was full of doubts.

"Qingya, what are you thinking about?" Li Rui appeared behind Lin Qingya, walked up to her, and asked softly, his eyes full of concern.

"I want to know the family secret, and this secret seems to be inextricably linked to the royal family." Lin Qingya said, her tone calm, but she couldn't hide her inner excitement.

"Family secrets?" Li Rui frowned and whispered, "I have never heard of family secrets."

"You don't know." Lin Qingya shook her head. She knew that Li Rui's position in the family was not high and he was not aware of family affairs. "Family secrets are related to our fate and even the fate of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Lin Qingya told Li Rui the clues she had discovered, and Li Rui was surprised after hearing it.

"This...how is this possible? I have never heard of this." Li Rui said in surprise, his eyes full of doubt.

"I know you find it hard to believe, but it's true, I feel it." Lin Qingya said firmly, "I must find out the family secret. Only in this way can I protect my family and myself."

"Okay, I believe you. I will help you find the truth." A hint of determination flashed in Li Rui's eyes.

Lin Qingya smiled slightly. She knew that with Li Rui's support, she would be more powerful. She held Li Rui's hand, and the two stood quietly in the garden, looking at the sky in the distance, their hearts full of longing for the future.

Lin Qingya and Li Rui stood side by side, their backs stretched out by the setting sun. At this moment, a clear voice broke the quiet atmosphere: "Qingya, you are here!"

Lin Qingya looked in the direction of the sound and saw Li Chengqian and several guards walking towards them, with a false smile on his face and a hard-to-detect coldness in his eyes. Lin Qingya thought to herself, "Oh no! Why is Li Chengqian here?"

Li Rui seemed a little wary, and instinctively stood in front of Lin Qingya, watching Li Chengqian's every move with caution, and asked in a cold voice: "Your Highness, why are you here?"

Li Chengqian smiled and waved his hand, signaling the guards to leave. He walked in front of Lin Qingya and said in a friendly tone, "Qingya, you don't seem very happy recently? Did something unpleasant happen? Tell me, maybe I can help you."

Lin Qingya knew what Li Chengqian was thinking, but she didn't show any panic. She smiled faintly and said, "Your Highness, you are worrying too much. I am just thinking about some family matters. It's not a big deal."

"Family matter?" Li Chengqian pretended to be curious, approached Lin Qingya, and asked in a low voice, "What family matter is it? Tell me, maybe I can help."

When Li Chengqian approached, a faint scent of perfume and alcohol mixed together and hit her nose. Lin Qingya was sensitive and noticed that Li Chengqian was touching her with his body unintentionally. She took a step back gently and avoided Li Chengqian's approach.

"Nothing, just some unimportant little things." Lin Qingya answered calmly, but her eyes were always observing Li Chengqian's reaction.

Seeing that Lin Qingya was unwilling to reveal it, Li Chengqian stopped forcing her and said with a chuckle, "Qingya, you don't have to worry about me. You can tell me anything. I will definitely do my best to help you."

As Li Chengqian spoke, he deliberately lowered his voice and tone, and continued in a low tone: "I heard that you have been investigating the family secrets. I heard that you have made some progress? Tell me, what have you discovered?"

As soon as Li Chengqian finished speaking, Lin Qingya noticed that Li Chengqian's tone became cold. She knew that Li Chengqian had already made up his mind to kill her, and she also realized that the family secrets she was investigating might be related to the fight for the throne.

"Your Highness, what are you saying? I don't understand what you mean." Lin Qingya pretended to be confused. She knew that she had to protect herself and not let Li Chengqian know her true thoughts.

Li Chengqian raised the corners of his mouth slightly, with a hint of sinister smile, and whispered: "Qingya, I advise you not to hide it from me. This secret is very important to me. Tell me, I will give you what you want, and I will make you my helper!"

Li Chengqian spoke loudly and made no secret of his ambition. Lin Qingya knew that she had to leave here as soon as possible, otherwise she would be in danger.

Lin Qingya stared at Li Chengqian coldly, and said in a cold tone: "Your Highness, please don't worry. I won't tell you any news, and I don't need your help."

After Lin Qingya finished speaking, she turned and left. She walked towards the other side of the garden. Li Chengqian stood there, watching Lin Qingya leave. A trace of unwillingness flashed in his eyes, and he murmured to himself in a low voice: "Qingya, do you think you can hide from me? You will eventually be my chess piece!"

Lin Qingya quickened her pace. She didn't dare look back. She knew that Li Chengqian might catch up with her at any time. She had to hurry back to Fengyi Palace. Only there could she be safe.

“Qingya!”

Lin Qingya heard Li Chengqian's voice coming from behind her, and she quickened her pace. She could already hear Li Chengqian's footsteps getting closer and closer.

"I won't let you succeed, Li Chengqian!" Lin Qingya secretly said to herself in her heart. She quickened her pace and ran towards the Fengyi Palace.