Lin Qingya seemed calm on the surface, but she was actually plotting in secret. She observed the expressions of the ministers in the palace with her eyes moving around, and sighed slightly. This was the first step. Then she ordered her personal maid Qingyue: "Go, give the 'secret letter' to Eunuch Li, and let him pass it to the emperor." Qingyue took the order and left, disappearing lightly in a corner of the hall. The exquisitely carved doors and windows set off the magnificence of the palace.

Lin Qingya used her mind reading skills to see that Li Heng did not have no feelings for Li Chengze. She knew that directly exposing Li Chengze's crimes would make Li Heng suspicious and even arouse his desire to protect him. So she chose to save the country in a roundabout way. The "secret letter" was carefully forged by Lin Qingya. The content told that Li Chengze would do anything to compete for the throne and was even prepared to harm Li Heng. His cruel behavior was outrageous. The letter was written in an extremely secretive way and contained many secret codes that only Li Heng could understand.

At the same time, Lin Qingya secretly spread some false information about Zhao Sisi and Li Chengze colluding in private to usurp the throne. This information was selectively passed to Zhao Sisi. Zhao Sisi was ambitious, and she was even more excited when she heard this news. She thought she had found a shortcut to the pinnacle of power. She smiled sinisterly and began to secretly deploy to prepare for the upcoming victory. However, she was unaware that she had become a chess piece in Lin Qingya's game. The gorgeous court costumes failed to hide her eager eyes.

A few days later, in the court, Li Rui pointed out Li Chengze's crimes based on the evidence provided by Lin Qingya and the "secret letter" forwarded by Eunuch Li. Li Heng was still hesitant at first, but after seeing the letter, a trace of pain and anger flashed in his eyes, and he finally ordered Li Chengze to be imprisoned. On the way to being escorted, Li Chengze struggled madly and roared, "Lin Qingya! You will not die well!" His desperate eyes were full of resentment, but he was powerless to change the situation. The cold and damp cold palace was waiting for his arrival. The mottled marks on the palace walls silently told the countless joys and sorrows that had happened here.

Zhao Sisi was arrested in the conspiracy. She stared in disbelief, unable to accept the fact that she was completely plotted. She never thought that her painstaking plan would become a tool for Lin Qingya to eliminate the remnants of Li Chengze. In the gorgeous palace, she once dreamed of enjoying the taste of power, but in the end she tasted the bitter fruit of failure. She trembled all over and cried in despair, but it was all in vain.

Finally, after Li Rui had dealt with everything, Lin Qingya calmly told Li Heng that she would resign from her official position and return to her hometown. She stroked the pattern on her cuffs and said calmly, "I am old and weak and can hardly take on the responsibility. Please grant me your permission." She lowered her eyes and looked tired, but she couldn't hide the barely perceptible pride in her eyes.

Li Rui stood in the pavilion of the Imperial Garden, looking at the sparkling water on the lake, with mixed feelings in his heart. Lin Qingya's decision caught him off guard, but it was reasonable. He understood her retreat, not only to avoid the disputes in the court, but also to protect herself and... to protect him. He walked slowly to the lake, stretched out his fingers to fiddle with the water, and ripples appeared, just like his complicated mood at the moment. "Qingya... I understand your intentions." He whispered softly, with a hint of helplessness and deep love in his tone. He took a deep breath, turned around and walked towards the palace, his steps firm and strong.

Lin Qingya was quietly tidying up her clothes in her own room. She folded up the luxurious official uniforms one by one and put them into the box. These clothes once symbolized the peak of her power, but now, she chose to throw them away. She gently stroked the fabric, her lips slightly raised, and a faint smile appeared. "Retire and return home? It fits my low-key personality." She said to herself, her eyes full of cunning. She knew that this was a stopgap measure, and the real battlefield was far more than the court. She picked up the pen and began to write a letter to Li Rui, and the words revealed tenderness and firmness. After finishing, she gently put down her pen, stood up and walked to the window, looking at the undulating hills in the distance. "Next, it's the real beginning." She whispered, with a gleam of wisdom in her eyes. The exquisite makeup could not hide the shrewdness in her eyes.

Li Heng sat in the imperial study, flipping through the memorials, but his mind was not on them. Lin Qingya's resignation made him feel surprised, but also secretly relieved. He didn't understand why she suddenly chose to retire, but he knew that there must be her own plan behind it. He believed that she had extraordinary wisdom and strategy, and this retreat was likely a carefully planned layout. He put down the memorials, walked to the window, and stared in the direction of the Imperial Garden, where Lin Qingya had appeared many times. Every time she appeared, it was like a breeze that blew away the haze that permeated the palace. He gently stroked the jade seal on the dragon table, and his admiration and love for Lin Qingya increased. "Perhaps, this is also good." He whispered, with a hint of complex emotions in his voice. He ordered the eunuch beside him: "Prepare writing materials, I want to draft an order."

A few days later, Li Rui personally sent Lin Qingya to the imperial city. He held her hand tightly, his eyes full of reluctance. "Qingya, wait for me." His voice was slightly hoarse, but firm and strong. Lin Qingya gently held his hand back, looking into his eyes tenderly and firmly. "I will wait for you." She responded softly, then turned around and walked away. The breeze brushed across her cheeks, and she gently closed her eyes, feeling this rare tranquility and freedom. On the wide official road, the carriage moved slowly forward, the trees on both sides of the road swayed in the wind, and the sun shone through the branches and leaves onto the carriage.

Li Heng summoned Li Rui to listen to his latest judgment on the court. After Li Rui retired Lin Qingya, he reported to Li Heng in detail the changes in the court and the potential dangers. He elaborated on Lin Qingya's strategy and foresight in detail, which made Li Heng admire Lin Qingya even more. Li Rui stood respectfully, waiting for Li Heng's instructions, his eyes firm and steady, "Royal brother, I am willing to assist you with all my strength." He said with a firm tone.