A grand banquet was being held in the magnificent hall, with wine and cosmetics filling the air, laughter and conversation going on, but beneath the bustling and prosperous surface, there was an undercurrent.

"Qingya, the prince's palace held a banquet for you today, which shows that he thinks highly of you." Zhao Sisi said with a smile, but there was a hint of provocation in her eyes.

Lin Qingya picked up the wine glass, smiled slightly, brought the glass to her lips and took a sip, "Sister Sisi, you are joking, it's just that the Crown Prince is showing his respect."

"Come to think of it, you and the Crown Prince seemed to have a very pleasant time together last time?" There was a hint of obvious sourness in Zhao Sisi's voice.

Lin Qingya was not in a hurry, she gently put down the wine glass, with a smile between her eyebrows, "It's just a few words of idle chat occasionally."

"This is a rare opportunity, don't miss it." Zhao Sisi smiled contemptuously, and glanced at Li Chengqian who was talking with Li Heng not far away, her eyes full of calculation.

"Sister Sisi really cares about me, but Qingya doesn't think she is that lucky. The Crown Prince is a noble and noble lady, how dare we, the common people, marry him?" Before Lin Qingya finished speaking, her eyes swept across the room and fell on Li Rui in the crowd.

"That may not be the case," Zhao Sisi said with a hint of sarcasm, but she lowered her voice deliberately and whispered to Lin Qingya, "Don't forget, the Crown Prince is very fond of you! How about I help you make some connections and introduce you to him?"

Lin Qingya smiled calmly and ignored Zhao Sisi's provocation. She looked at Li Chengqian who happened to come over with a wine glass in his hand, and her reading technique exposed all the greed and calculations in his mind.

"Qingya, this glass of wine is for you!" Li Chengqian smiled brilliantly, but his tone was alert.

Lin Qingya took the wine glass calmly and drank with him.

Li Rui had been paying attention to Lin Qingya's every move, and he was very sensitive and caught the flash of anxiety in Lin Qingya's eyes. When Li Chengqian approached Lin Qingya, Li Rui's heart was also raised.

"Qingya," Li Chengqian said in a gentle tone, but with an unspeakable sense of oppression, "You must finish this glass of wine." He raised the glass in his hand, motioning Lin Qingya to drink it as well.

Lin Qingya smiled softly, but calmly put the wine glass aside. She looked at Li Chengqian's smile, but she became alert inside. She could sense the calculation in Li Chengqian's eyes, and the danger hidden in the wine glass.

“Your Highness, is there any poison in the wine? How about letting Prince Rui drink this glass of wine for me?” Lin Qingya’s tone was indifferent, but every word she spoke was sharp, and her eyes were looking straight at Li Chengqian.

The guests around were all stunned. They didn't know what happened, but they could all feel the tension in the atmosphere. Li Chengqian smiled stiffly, but still pretended to be calm, "Qingya, what are you talking about? How could I be so cruel to you?"

"I'm not talking nonsense. I just want everyone to be safe. After all, some people are not as kind as I thought." Lin Qingya smiled coldly, her eyes full of ridicule.

Li Rui also stood up and approached Lin Qingya. He looked at Li Chengqian and said in a steady and firm tone, "You are joking, Crown Prince. Qingya and I live in the same mansion, so I can't just sit there and watch."

"Prince Rui, are you doubting me?" Li Chengqian's voice became noticeably louder, with a flash of anger in his eyes.

"I dare not." Li Rui's tone was steady, but his eyes were as sharp as a knife, staring straight at Li Chengqian, as if he could see through his inner thoughts.

The air was filled with a solemn atmosphere, and the anger on Li Chengqian's face gradually dissipated, replaced by a suppressed panic. He knew that he had exposed his flaws, but he could not show his flaws, let alone admit his guilt in public.

Li Rui calmly picked up the wine glass that Li Chengqian handed to Lin Qingya, then raised his own glass and drank the wine in the glass. He looked at Li Chengqian and smiled slightly, "Prince, now I finally understand your good intentions."