As soon as the dark guard entered, Lin Qinghe eagerly asked, "How is it? What news has come from the spies in Prime Minister You's mansion?"
The dark guard stepped forward, took out the message from the spies, and handed it to Lin Qinghe, "Your Majesty, please see for yourself."
Lin Qinghe took the slip of paper from the dark guard and read the words at a glance.
Yesterday, Huo Guanzhong learned that You Rong had been summoned to the palace and visited You's mansion overnight. In the study, Huo Guanzhong accused her sharply and furiously, threatening that for the sake of the Eastern Li Kingdom, he could no longer tolerate such a foolish monarch. He planned with You Rong to take her life during the sacrificial ceremony and then help Lin Zhilan ascend to the throne.
Unexpectedly, You Rong objected and explained to Huo Guanzhong that she had not been acting absurdly recently and was quite insightful in matters of state. You Rong believed she might repent and become a wise ruler of the Eastern Li Kingdom.
Huo Guanzhong tried his best to persuade You Rong, saying that her current demeanor was just a pretense and wouldn't last long. You Rong said her mind was made up, and as long as she didn't make any decisions detrimental to the Eastern Li Kingdom, she would temporarily have no disloyalty towards her.
Huo Guanzhong's persuasion was unsuccessful, so he could only say, "As you wish," and left in a huff, furious.
Lin Qinghe finished reading the note from the spy, her beautiful eyes slightly narrowed, and her pleasant face deep in thought.
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After Lin Qinghe pondered, she concluded the former was more likely.
However, regardless of the reason, You Rong gave up his intention to rebel, which was ultimately good for her.
The dark guard suddenly remembered something and took out another letter from his怀, handing it to Lin Qinghe, "Your Majesty, this is a letter Huo Guanzhong intended to send out today, which was intercepted by those watching him. Would Your Majesty like to see it?"
There was also a letter from Huo Guanzhong that he intended to send?
Lin Qinghe raised an eyebrow and said, "Present it to me."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Lin Qinghe took the envelope presented by the dark guard, opened it, and took out the letter inside to read carefully.
After reading Huo Guanzhong's letter, Lin Qinghe curved her lips into a smile, making the dark guard ask confusedly, "Your Majesty, what did Huo Guanzhong's letter say? Has he given up on the rebellion?"
Lin Qinghe said, "Not exactly. Huo Guanzhong's most favored disciple is not on his side. He thinks You Rong has been bewitched by me, and is even more determined to save You Rong from his predicament. He personally wrote a letter to my imperial sister, asking her to take action immediately upon her return to the capital to help her ascend to the throne."
Upon hearing this, the dark guard was furious, "Bold rebel! Your Majesty, since we have the evidence in hand, this subordinate requests permission to immediately arrest Huo Guanzhong and other traitors who harbor rebellious intentions!"
Lin Qinghe waved her hand, "No hurry, I have my own plans." Under the dark guard's confused gaze, Lin Qinghe put the letter back into the envelope, sealed it, and handed it to the dark guard, "Have this letter delivered to my imperial sister. Have someone watch from the shadows, and report every move they make to me. You don't need to worry about anything else for now."
The dark guard was stunned for a moment, his face full of disbelief, "Your Majesty, aren't you going to arrest them immediately?"
"I said, I have my own plans. You don't need to ask further. Do as I say."
The dark guard's brows furrowed, he wanted to say something but stopped. Finally, under Lin Qinghe's gaze, he had no choice but to reluctantly take the envelope and withdraw.
He really didn't understand what His Majesty was thinking. If she didn't deal with the rebels, was she going to let them rebel?
The dark guard didn't know that this was exactly what Lin Qinghe was thinking.
Imagine she tried so hard to please You Rong, and went to great lengths to express her feelings, but You Rong was almost unmoved. The progress bar was increasing too slowly. She had to make a bold move, advancing by retreating!
Lin Qinghe's eyes flickered, the corners of her mouth curved up, her face wearing a confident expression. Her earlier irritable and depressed mood had completely disappeared at this moment.
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The next day.
In the Imperial Study, You Rong and Lin Qinghe were discussing state affairs. They both tacitly avoided mentioning the incident of getting drunk in the Imperial Garden the other day.
After discussing state affairs, as You Rong was about to take his leave, he heard a report from the Imperial Observatory regarding the sacrificial ceremony.
Lin Qinghe subtly observed You Rong, and while pretending to be nonchalant, replied, "I understand. Do as the Imperial Observatory says. Be sure to be cautious. As Prime Minister You said, the sacrificial ceremony is to stabilize the hearts of the people, and there must be no mistakes. Do you understand?"
Wang Jiang bowed and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. This servant remembers. This servant will go to the Imperial Observatory now to tell them."
"Mm, you may withdraw."
After Wang Jiang left, You Rong frowned subtly. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Your Majesty, the sacrificial ceremony is indeed to stabilize the hearts of the people. However, Your Majesty has been busy with state affairs recently, and should prioritize your health. Perhaps the sacrificial ceremony could be postponed for a while?"
He had discussed this with his teacher the day before yesterday, and his teacher should not cause trouble using the sacrificial ceremony. But for the sake of caution, it would be better not to hold the sacrificial ceremony.
A sly glint flashed in Lin Qinghe's eyes.
The reason you don't want to hold it is because you don't want to rebel, right? But her next plan... she couldn't let You Rong have his way.
Lin Qinghe smiled and said, "It's alright. State affairs are shared by Prime Minister You, and I can still handle them. The sacrificial ceremony is a major event that can stabilize the hearts of the people. How can it be postponed? As previously stated, it will proceed as planned in ten days."
You Rong pursed his thin lips, as if he had something to say.
Lin Qinghe asked knowingly, "What? Does Prime Minister You have something to tell me?"
You Rong's brows tightened. He was afraid that if he said too much, it would arouse Lin Qinghe's suspicion. If she ordered someone to investigate and they found any clues, it would be bad for him and his teacher.
You Rong said, "It's nothing. Your Majesty is right. As Your Majesty said, the sacrificial ceremony will proceed as planned in ten days."
Lin Qinghe smiled faintly, "Mm."
You Rong thought to himself: I have also sent people to keep an eye on Yang Tianhao. If he dares to lead his troops towards the capital, I will know immediately. Even if Princess Chang'an returns to the capital using the sacrificial ceremony as an excuse, they should not be able to make any waves.
You Rong never imagined that what he could think of, Huo Guanzhong could also think of. Therefore, he did not intend to use the troops of Yang Tianhao guarding Qinghe City to force his way into the palace as previously planned.
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Seven days later.
Today was the day of Princess Chang'an, Lin Zhilan's, arrival in the capital.
In the Hall of Political Deliberation, Lin Zhilan, dressed in a simple light-colored dress, with a beautiful appearance and extraordinary temperament, walked in gracefully. She walked to the center of the hall, bowed, and saluted, "Your humble sister greets Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty."