After Lin Ruowei and Gu Yan presented all the evidence to the emperor, they breathed a sigh of relief. But they knew that the real challenge had just begun. The emperor ordered them to continue the investigation and thoroughly expose the conspiracy of the mysterious staff and their cronies.

"We have to continue our investigation, but this time we need more help," said Lin Ruowei.

Gu Yan nodded: "Yes, we need to find more allies."

The emperor nodded in agreement: "You can go to the Duke of Zhenguo. He has extensive connections and can help you find reliable assistance."

Lin Ruowei and Gu Yan left the palace and went to the residence of the Duke of Zhenguo. After learning their purpose, the Duke of Zhenguo received them warmly.

"You have done a good job. Now it is time to find more allies and expose this conspiracy together." said the Duke of Zhenguo.

Lin Ruowei and Gu Yan followed the Duke of Zhenguo to his study. The Duke of Zhenguo took out some letters and materials: "These are the clues about the mysterious staff that I have collected over the years. I hope they can be of help to you."

Lin Ruowei flipped through the information and was pleasantly surprised to find some important clues in it: "These materials are so useful. We can start from these clues and find more evidence."

The Duke of Zhenguo smiled and nodded: "Not only that, I can also introduce some reliable friends to you. They have great influence in the capital."

The Duke of Zhenguo took them to a high-end teahouse in the capital, where several middle-aged men with extraordinary temperament were sitting. The Duke of Zhenguo introduced Lin Ruowei and Gu Yan to them, and several friends expressed their willingness to help.

"Ms. Lin, Mr. Gu, your courage and wisdom are admirable. We are willing to do our best to help you." said a friend.

Lin Ruowei said gratefully: "Thank you all for your help. With your support, our chances of winning are even better."

In the next few days, Lin Ruowei and Gu Yan, with the help of the Duke of Zhenguo and their new allies, began a more in-depth investigation. They found that the followers of the mysterious staff were distributed in every corner, and some were even hidden in the high-level officials of the court.

"We have to be careful, these people are cunning and treacherous." Gu Yan said.

Lin Ruowei nodded: "That's right, we have to defeat them one by one and not alert the enemy."

One night, Lin Ruowei and Gu Yan received news that an important accomplice of the mysterious staff would hold a secret meeting in an abandoned temple outside the city. They decided to go and investigate to see if they could find more evidence.

"We have to be careful and not be discovered by them." Lin Ruowei said.

Gu Yan smiled and said, "Don't worry, you'll be absolutely safe with me here."

They quietly came to the abandoned temple and hid in the dark to observe. As expected, there were shadows moving around in the temple, and it seemed that they were having a heated discussion.

"Look, that man is one of the accomplices of the mysterious staff." Lin Ruowei said in a low voice.

Gu Yan nodded: "We have to record their conversation as evidence."

They took out a small recording device and secretly recorded the conversation in the temple. The content of the conversation revealed more conspiracies of the mysterious staff, who planned to create chaos within the court in order to seize more power.

"These evidences are too important. We must hand them over to the emperor as soon as possible." Lin Ruowei said excitedly.

Gu Yan was about to respond when he heard light footsteps behind him. They quickly hid in the shadows and saw several men in black approaching quietly.

"It seems we have been discovered." Gu Yan said in a low voice.

Lin Ruowei clenched her fists nervously: "We have to find a way to get out."

They decided to act separately, Gu Yan led the black-clad men away, while Lin Ruowei quickly left with the recording device. Gu Yan deliberately made some noises to attract the black-clad men's attention, and Lin Ruowei took the opportunity to slip out of the temple and quickly ran to the residence of the Duke of Zhenguo.

"I hope Gu Yan can escape safely." Lin Ruowei prayed in her heart.

Back at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, Lin Ruowei handed the recording device to the Duke of Zhenguo and explained the incident in detail. The Duke of Zhenguo said with appreciation: "You did a great job. These evidences are very crucial."

At this moment, Gu Yan ran in covered in dust and said with a smile: "I successfully got rid of them. We really cooperated perfectly."

Lin Ruowei breathed a sigh of relief: "Great, our plan is going smoothly."

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