Chapter 83



The cold winter wind, wrapped in snow, slapped against the window of Li Rui's dilapidated cell. He curled up in a corner, the thin clothes on his body could no longer resist the bone-chilling cold. Just when he was almost in despair, the cell door creaked open and Lin Qingya appeared at the door. She was wearing plain winter clothes and a simple belt around her waist. There was no gorgeous decoration, but the calm and noble temperament emanating from her bones made it impossible to ignore. In the dim cell, her figure seemed to bring a touch of warm light.

Lin Qingya walked beside Li Rui, her tone calm but with a hint of concern: "Mr. Li, you have suffered." As she spoke, she took out a thick fox fur cloak from her arms and gently put it on Li Rui. Li Rui raised his head, his eyes full of gratitude and shock. He didn't expect Lin Qingya to come to save him personally.

"Qingya...Miss, thank...thank you..." Li Rui's voice was trembling a little, and he tried hard to suppress his sobs caused by excitement. He looked down at the cloak, and the soft fox fur warmed his cold body and also warmed his heart. This fox fur was priceless, which was enough to show how much Lin Qingya valued him.

"Mr. Li, you don't have to be polite," Lin Qingya's voice was still calm. "We have some evidence of Chengze's collusion with the prince, but we need more solid evidence. I hope Mr. Li can lend a hand." As she spoke, she took out a secret letter from her sleeve and handed it to Li Rui. Under the light, it can be clearly seen that there is no obvious mark on the envelope, only a few simple codes, which can only be deciphered by those who are familiar with it.

Li Rui took the letter and stroked the dark pattern on the envelope with his fingertips. He knew the weight of this trust. He took a deep breath and nodded solemnly: "Miss Qingya, please don't hesitate. I will do my best!" His eyes were firm and his tone was strong. He put the letter away and a warm current surged into his head. Although he had been used and even degraded to a prisoner, he now felt unprecedented excitement and hope.

Lin Qingya nodded, as if she had seen through the changes in Li Rui's heart, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a subtle confidence. She turned and left, her figure gradually faded in the dim cell, leaving Li Rui alone in the dilapidated cell thinking. Li Rui wrapped his cloak tightly, and then quickly began to organize his thoughts and prepare to take action. He stood up and looked forward firmly, a plan slowly taking shape in his mind...

At the same time, in the magnificent hall, Lin Qingya expressionlessly presented to Li Heng the evidence that Li Chengze and the prince had colluded privately to plot rebellion. She spoke sharply and clearly, listing the evidence of both parties' crimes one by one, including the key letters provided by Li Rui's secret agent and the evidence of corruption she collected from Li Chengze's mansion.

Lin Qingya raised her chin slightly and casually placed the thick memorial on the imperial desk. The memorial was full of evidence: "Father, the evidence is here, no excuses are allowed." Her tone was calm, but it was full of unquestionable determination. She scanned the civil and military officials present, and she felt the emotional fluctuations of Li Chengze and Li Chengqian from shock to despair. Li Heng's face was as gloomy as water, and his fingertips tapped the imperial desk, silent. The hall was dead silent, with only the rapid breathing of the crowd and the gentle breathing of Lin Qingya.

Finally, in the face of solid evidence, Li Heng was furious and ordered the arrest of Li Chengze and the important members of the prince's party. The arrogance of Li Chengze and Li Chengqian was completely crushed. They were so arrogant before, but now they were taken away. Their faces no longer had the previous ruthlessness, only deep regret and fear. Lin Qingya watched them being taken away, her expression was still calm, but there was a flash of coldness in her eyes. She turned around and left the magnificent but intrigue-filled hall with firm and calm steps.


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