The imperial study was magnificent and fragrant, but it could not conceal the murderous atmosphere. Lin Qingya's departure from Emperor Li Heng was not as easy as she had imagined. She could feel that even though Li Chengqian was deposed, the struggle within the royal family was still surging. The cold north wind wrapped around the ice and snow, hitting the gorgeous palace walls, making a sharp whistling sound. This sound seemed to foreshadow the coming storm.

Back at the Lin residence, Lin Qingya did not relax her vigilance. She ordered the housekeeper, "Strengthen the guards of the residence. No one is allowed to enter or leave at will. If there is anything unusual, report it immediately." Her tone was calm, but it was full of unquestionable majesty. The housekeeper bowed and accepted the order, and quickly arranged it. The Lin residence immediately became busy, and the guards patrolled solemnly, and the atmosphere was tense and solemn.

However, Lin Qingya knew that simply strengthening the mansion's guards was far from enough. Li Chengqian's remnants would not give up. She walked to the study and lit the sandalwood on the table. The fragrance filled the air, but it could not dispel the lingering uneasiness in her heart. She sat at the desk, her slender fingers gently stroking the pen on the table, her mind working rapidly. She felt the murderous intention from Li Chengqian's remnants, as cold and cruel as a venomous snake, but it was hidden so deeply that it was difficult to detect.

At this time, the captain of the personal guard hurriedly reported: "Report to Lin, the spies reported that suspicious people were found lurking around the mansion." Lin Qingya's eyes flashed with a cold light, "How many people are there? Can their identities be checked?" The captain of the personal guard hesitated for a moment, "Not many people, about five people, their identities are unknown, but they are very skilled in martial arts." Lin Qingya nodded gently, "Continue to monitor, don't make any alarms. At the same time, notify Li Rui and let him be vigilant."

Lin Qingya quickly changed into her nightgown and hopped onto the rooftop. In the moonlight, she was like an agile cheetah, running on the rooftop of the Lin residence. She could clearly sense the murderous aura lurking in the dark, which was the unique aura of strictly trained assassins. Her figure was as fast as lightning, moving silently on the tiles, sneaking into the darkness like a ghost, and her mind-reading skill keenly captured the enemy's intention: assassination.

At the same time, Zhao Sisi was in a dark room, meeting with a masked man in black. "Lin Qingya has overthrown the prince, and now her power is growing. We must not let her continue to be arrogant!" Zhao Sisi gritted her teeth and spoke fiercely. The man in black replied respectfully: "Don't worry, Miss Zhao, we are ready. With your order, she can..." He made a gesture of wiping his neck, and his voice was low and gloomy. The cold wind was howling, and the branches and leaves of the trees outside the window slapped the window, making a miserable sound. Zhao Sisi raised a cold smile at the corner of her mouth, "Do it, and make sure it is clean and neat!"

"yes!"

The cold north wind was still howling, carrying the remaining snow against the high walls of the Lin Residence. Lin Qingya jumped lightly over the wall, her figure gliding in the night like a ghost. She had already sensed the location of the five assassins, they were hiding in the dark, like lurking poisonous snakes, waiting for their chance to strike. She raised her lips slightly, a sneer crossed her lips.

She did not act rashly, but used her mind-reading skills to spy on the assassins' minds. Their goal was clear - to assassinate Lin Qingya, and the mastermind behind it was Zhao Sisi. Lin Qingya's eyes were slightly cold. She had long expected that Zhao Sisi would not let it go, but she did not expect that she would be so impatient and choose such a clumsy assassination method.

An assassin took the lead, his hand flashed with cold light, and the long sword pierced Lin Qingya's back. She leaned slightly to the side, easily dodging the attack, and at the same time, she kicked the assassin in the abdomen. The assassin groaned, flew backwards, and hit an old tree heavily. In the moonlight, the branches of the old tree were mottled, and the shadows of the tree were swaying, forming a gloomy and terrifying scene.

The following battle was even more intense. Lin Qingya was like a fairy dancing in the midst of assassins, her moves were deadly. Her movements were smooth and swift, and each move hit the vital points accurately, leaving the assassins powerless to fight back. Her agility allowed her to move easily in a small space.

The fight lasted less than a quarter of an hour, and all five assassins were subdued, falling to the ground wailing. Lin Qingya patted her sleeves to shake off the nonexistent dust, and walked slowly towards the assassins who were tied up like dumplings. She flicked her fingers and pressed a few points on the acupuncture points of each assassin, temporarily making them unable to move.

Lin Qingya found a small token from one of the assassins - a finely carved magnolia hairpin, which was Zhao Sisi's favorite jewelry. The evidence was solid, and she found the ironclad evidence that Zhao Sisi ordered the assassination.

A sneer appeared on her lips, and she left the scene in a flash, leaving behind wailing and fallen leaves. The heavy snow covered the Lin Mansion, and under the moonlight, everything returned to peace, as if nothing had happened.

The next day, a group of assassins were killed in front of the Lin residence, and the bound assassins were escorted to the street for public display. When the news spread, the government and the public were shocked. The fact that Zhao Sisi had ordered the assassins to assassinate Lin Qingya was completely confirmed.

After receiving the news, Li Rui rushed to the Lin residence. Seeing that Lin Qingya was unharmed, he felt relieved. He stepped forward to support Lin Qingya, and said with concern: "Qingya, are you okay?"

Lin Qingya smiled lightly, "It's okay, Brother Rui." Her eyes moved, looking at the man in front of her who was concerned about her, her heart filled with warmth.

Li Rui looked at Lin Qingya, his eyes full of admiration.