The autumn wind blew, sweeping the fallen leaves around in the imperial garden. Li Chengqian, dressed in a bright yellow imperial robe, walked gloomily in front of Li Chengze, who was wearing a dark brocade robe, leaning lazily against a ginkgo tree, playing with an exquisite jade pendant in his hand.
"Royal brother," Li Chengqian said in a low voice, "Lin Qingya is too cunning. It may be difficult for the two of us to completely overthrow her." His eyes flashed with a sinister light, and the shadows of the trees swayed, casting mottled light and shadows on his face.
Li Chengze raised his head and smiled contemptuously, spinning the jade pendant between his fingers. "Don't worry, I have my own way. On the day of the decisive battle, she will become a sharp weapon in our hands." His eyes were deep, as if hiding some ulterior plan. The scenery of the Imperial Garden did not seem so harmonious because of their conversation, but instead revealed a cold atmosphere.
On the other side, Lin Qingya sat in her study, holding a letter from Li Chengqian and Li Chengze, with a slight smile on her face. She had already known the contents of the letter through mind reading, and the two wanted to use her to attract Li Heng's attention in the final battle so that they could benefit from it. She gently crumpled the letter into a ball and threw it into the brazier. "What a childish trick." She murmured, her eyes full of contempt.
Lin Qingya quickly wrote a letter and sent it to Li Rui through her trusted guards. In the letter, she briefly mentioned Li Chengqian's plan against Li Chengze, and hinted that Li Chengqian intended to harm Li Chengze in the final battle. She knew that Li Rui was gentle, but not stupid, and he would understand how to use this information.
On the day of the decisive battle, the atmosphere in the court was solemn. Li Chengqian and Li Chengze seemed to cooperate well on the surface, but secretly they were wary of each other. Lin Qingya stood in the center of the court, facing the doubts of the ministers. She calmly stated the facts and resolved their doubts with irrefutable evidence. Her voice was clear and pleasant, but it carried unquestionable power.
Li Chengqian was paying attention on the surface, but secretly observing Li Chengze's expression. He found that Li Chengze began to be wary of Lin Qingya's "extraordinary qualities". Lin Qingya noticed the subtle changes between the two, and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
She deliberately exaggerated Li Chengze's hard work to make Li Chengqian feel uneasy. She also deliberately concealed some evidence in her favor, making Li Chengze suspect that Li Chengqian had other intentions.
As expected, Li Chengqian and Li Chengze gradually began to suspect each other. A murderous intent flashed across Li Chengqian's eyes. He suddenly drew out his sword, pointed at Li Chengze, and asked in a sharp voice: "You have already secretly made an alliance with Lin Qingya!"
Li Chengze was not to be outdone and immediately retorted, "You are the treacherous one! You have always wanted to take advantage of me!" The two men drew their swords and faced each other, swords flashed, and the situation got out of control for a while.
Li Heng looked at the chaotic situation in front of him, then looked at the calm and composed Lin Qingya, his brows furrowed. He was silent for a moment, then waved his hand, "Come here! Arrest the two!"
Lin Qingya smiled as she watched Li Chengqian and Li Chengze being taken away by the guards. In the end, she won the "dangerous" final battle. She calmly adjusted her sleeves with a clear and firm look.
On a stormy night, the wind howled and hit the palace walls, the rain poured down like countless silver threads, and the entire palace was shrouded in gloom. Lin Qingya sat alone in the study, with the sound of the howling wind and rain outside the window and the flickering candlelight inside the house, the two complementing each other, forming a strong contrast. She slowly ground the ink, but her eyes were unusually sharp, as if she could see through the conspiracy behind the storm. When the news came that Li Chengqian and Li Chengze were imprisoned, Lin Qingya did not relax her vigilance. Her slender fingertips gently tapped the table, making a regular sound.
"Miss, Prime Minister Zhao wants to see you." Qiu Shuang's voice came from the door, with a hint of hesitation. Lin Qingya put down her pen, "Let her in." She said softly, her tone calm but with a certain dangerous aura. Zhao Sisi was dressed in gorgeous clothes, but she couldn't hide her haggard look. After she came in, she looked around the room and then slowly spoke, "Lin Qingya, Li Chengqian and Chengze are imprisoned. Are you safe?" Her tone was sharp, with a hint of panic that was not easy to detect. Lin Qingya raised her eyes and looked at Zhao Sisi calmly, "What do you mean by this, Prime Minister Zhao?" Her tone was gentle, but it made Zhao Sisi's heart tremble.
Zhao Sisi realized that she had lost her composure and said with all her might: "I am just reminding you that the emperor has always been suspicious of you. Now that the queen is imprisoned, you are the master of Gao. Will the emperor..." She did not say anything else, but looked at Lin Qingya meaningfully. Lin Qingya sneered, "Prime Minister Zhao is hinting at me?" She stood up and walked in front of Zhao Sisi, her eyes stern, "I think I am worthy of the majesty, as for you, those sneaky things, it is best not to let me know." As soon as she finished speaking, several guards rushed in from the door and surrounded Zhao Sisi. "Come, take Prime Minister Zhao away and keep him under good care." Lin Qingya ordered with a cold tone. When Zhao Sisi was taken away, her face was full of shock.
After watching Zhao Sisi leave, Lin Qingya returned to her desk and continued to read the memorial. She handled government affairs calmly and ignored Zhao Sisi's provocation. Li Heng summoned Lin Qingya after she finished handling government affairs. "Qingya," Li Heng's voice was low and complex, "You did a good job on the matter of Li Chengqian and Li Chengze." Li Heng looked at Lin Qingya, his eyes were complex and his emotions were hard to fathom. He reached out and gently patted the back of Lin Qingya's hand, "I, I admire you more and more." There was a hint of unspeakable meaning in his words. Lin Qingya lowered her eyes, "I am just doing my duty." She replied respectfully.
In the dead of night, Lin Qingya returned to her bedroom. She did not rest, but wrote at her desk. The wind and rain were still outside the window, but she was preparing for another bigger storm. She picked up the pen and dipped it in ink. The tip of the pen left a smooth handwriting on the paper. It was her layout for the future and her pursuit of the truth. She gently handed the secret letter to the secret guard beside her and instructed: "Be sure to send it as soon as possible."