Lin Qingya quietly escorted Zhao Sisi out of the study. As she watched her back go away, a barely perceptible sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth. Her slender fingers gently stroked the inconspicuous little object - a jade pendant engraved with the word "Ze". The light shone through the window onto the table, reflecting the gleam in her eyes. This jade pendant was deliberately sent by Zhao Sisi, who wanted to use the remnants of Li Chengze to frame herself. Unfortunately, she underestimated Lin Qingya.

The candles in the study flickered, reflecting Lin Qingya's stern face. She quickly picked up the pen and wrote several secret orders, ordering her confidants to set out immediately to secretly arrest General Zhang and his accomplices. She moved quickly, and every word was written with strength that penetrated the back of the paper, showing her calm and strong inner self. At the same time, she sent people to secretly monitor Zhao Sisi to prevent her from playing any tricks.

At the same time, in another remote courtyard of the palace, General Zhang and his men conspired to rebel. In the dim light, General Zhang's rough face was full of anxiety. "The Northern Di army is late, I'm afraid..." He said anxiously and slammed the table hard. His men looked at each other, and the air was filled with uneasiness. They didn't know that Lin Qingya had already grasped their plan.

Lin Qingya's secret order spread like lightning, and the elite guards quickly surrounded the house where General Zhang and his accomplices were hiding. A silent battle unfolded in the middle of the night, and General Zhang and his accomplices had no time to react before they were captured one by one. The news quickly reached Lin Qingya's ears, and she just nodded lightly.

The next morning, Lin Qingya presented the evidence of General Zhang and others' crimes to Emperor Li Heng in front of everyone. The court was shocked, and the news that the remaining party of Li Chengze had been completely disintegrated was like a thunderbolt from the clear sky, which frightened those officials who had tried to collude with Li Chengze secretly.

Li Rui stood in the court, watching Lin Qingya calmly answer the questions of the ministers, his eyes full of admiration. He clearly remembered the scene when Lin Qingya ordered him to secretly mobilize the imperial guards to provide guarantees for her to quickly quell the rebellion. That calmness and decisiveness made him admire her even more.

Lin Qingya spoke eloquently in the court. She was clear and logical, and with solid evidence, she detailed Li Chengze's entire plan of rebellion, and also exposed Zhao Sisi's plot to use him as an excuse to kill people. Zhao Sisi's face was pale, and she couldn't say a word. She just watched everything she had carefully planned go up in smoke. Lin Qingya's actions made her completely lose face, and there was no chance for her to turn over.

Li Heng looked at the woman in front of him, whose beard was not too thin, and his eyes flashed with a complicated meaning. He looked at Lin Qingya and said slowly, "Qingya, you have made a contribution again." Li Heng's voice was full of obvious appreciation.

"All this is for Zhou." Lin Qingya answered calmly, she bowed slightly, her eyes firm and clear. She turned and left, leaving the civil and military officials in shock and admiration for a long time. In the distance, Li Rui sighed softly, and looked at Lin Qingya's leaving back with affectionate eyes.

The afterglow had not yet faded, and Li Rui's feelings for Lin Qingya were like a surging river, difficult to contain. The next morning, Li Rui abandoned his usual gentle and jade-like demeanor and went straight to Lin Qingya's mansion with a youthful determination. He was wearing a black robe, and the jade pendant on his waist rang slightly, which made him look more elegant.

Lin Qingya was reviewing memorials in her study. The sunlight from outside the window shone into the room through the carved window panes, reflecting her focused expression. After hearing the report, she raised her eyebrows slightly and put down the pen in her hand. "Please come in." She whispered, her tone calm as water, but she couldn't hide a trace of expectation.

Li Rui walked into the study and looked at Lin Qingya deeply, his eyes full of affection. "Qingya," he said, his voice slightly nervous, "I want to say something to you." He walked gently to Lin Qingya's side, looking at her with burning eyes, and the atmosphere in the study was solemn for a while. Lin Qingya raised her eyes and looked at him calmly, as if she could see through all the turmoil in her heart.

"These past few days, I've been thinking about everything you've done for Zhou. I admire you for your determination and resolve." Li Rui paused, clenched his fists, and then slowly loosened them. "I... I've never admired a person so much, as I admire you." He expressed his indescribable admiration in a light tone, but his eyes became more and more passionate.

Lin Qingya looked at him with a faint smile on her lips. "Prince Rui has won the award." Her tone was still calm, but she could feel a little bit of shyness. Her slender fingers gently stroked the pen in her hand, hiding the subtle changes in her heart - she had already read Li Rui's hot emotions from his seemingly calm expression.

At this time, a guard came in hurriedly and reported that Li Chengqian was spreading rumors, accusing Lin Qingya of having an affair with the Minister of Rites, in an attempt to ruin her reputation. Lin Qingya's face darkened slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and gently told the guards to leave. "Your Highness, it seems that Li Chengqian is starting to get restless again." She looked at Li Rui with a calm tone.

Li Rui immediately said that he would be responsible for handling the matter. He immediately ordered people to secretly collect evidence and record the process of Li Chengqian spreading rumors one by one, while guiding public opinion to expose Li Chengqian's despicable behavior. He arranged for his confidants to submit the conclusive evidence to the Censorate, and used his palace connections to secretly guide public opinion and reveal the truth of the matter bit by bit. Li Rui's actions were swift and effective, and ultimately completely crushed Li Chengqian's conspiracy and pushed him to the forefront.

Lin Qingya watched Li Rui handle things in an orderly manner, and a warm current surged in her heart. She clearly "read" Li Rui's deep affection for her and the responsibility he showed in protecting her.

In the evening, Li Rui personally sent a pair of mutton-fat jade pendants, which were warm and delicate, emitting a faint luster. "This is a relic left by my mother," Li Rui said softly, "I want to give it to you." He gently placed the jade pendant in Lin Qingya's hand, his eyes full of affection and admiration.

Lin Qingya looked at the jade pendant on her hand, feeling Li Rui's warm fingers sliding across her fingertips, and her heart was throbbing. She looked up at Li Rui and nodded gently.