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"Lin Wanqing, what did you find?"

Lin Wanqing didn't answer, but just walked around the peach tree a few times.

Then he bent down, picked up a slender peach branch on the ground, and examined it carefully.

This peach branch is thinner than the other branches, and there are obvious signs of being broken at the break.

More importantly, she discovered a tiny piece of cloth fiber on the peach branch, the color of which was inconsistent with the surrounding scenery.

Lin Wanqing looked at the peach branch and fabric fibers in her hand, and she already had a plan in mind.

She turned to look at the Queen and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, I already know who did it."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed across the Queen's face.

"Oh? Do you know who did this?"

Lin Wanqing nodded and handed the peach branch and fabric fibers in her hand to the Queen.

"Please look at this, Madam."

The Queen took the peach branch and the fabric, looked at them carefully, and her face instantly became gloomy.

"This...this is..."

"Yes, this piece of fabric fiber should be from the palace maid's clothes."

Lin Wanqing's words made the palace maids around her change their expressions, and they all lowered their heads to check their clothes.

Upon seeing this, the Empress immediately ordered all the palace maids to stand forward and let Lin Wanqing identify them one by one.

Lin Wanqing walked up to the palace maids and carefully observed their clothes.

Finally, it stopped in front of a slender palace maid.

She pointed to a wound on the maid's body and said firmly, "That's her."

When the palace maid saw this, her face turned pale instantly and she collapsed to the ground.

Upon seeing this, the Queen immediately ordered her to be taken away for interrogation.

After interrogation, the palace maid finally confessed that someone had instructed her to do so.

The Queen Mother looked at the confession with a terribly gloomy expression.

"It turned out to be her..."

Lin Wanqing stood aside, also shocked.

She never imagined that the person behind the scenes was actually...

"Lin Wanqing, this time it's all thanks to you." The Queen looked at her, a hint of approval in her voice, "Whatever reward you want, I will grant it to you."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, his heart moved and he quickly bowed respectfully.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am just doing my part."

She paused, then continued, "If Your Majesty truly wishes to reward me, then please grant me one request."

Upon hearing this, the Queen's gaze fell gently on Lin Wanqing.

"You can ask for anything. As long as I can do it, I will not refuse."

Lin Wanqing nodded slightly, already having a plan in mind.

"I dare to ask Your Majesty to allow me to enter the palace often to accompany the Empress, learn the palace etiquette, and help the prince share his worries and relieve Your Majesty's boredom."

After hearing this, the Queen's eyes flashed with relief and she patted the back of Lin Wanqing's hand gently.

"You are so thoughtful, child. I was just worried that I didn't have anyone to talk to in the palace. I will naturally agree to your request."

After saying this, the two smiled at each other. The spring breeze blew, peach blossoms fluttered, and the imperial garden was filled with a harmonious and warm scene.

Lin Wanqing knew that she had finally penetrated the palace and won the trust of the Queen.

Lu Shengyuan also knew about this, and there was a hint of approval in his eyes when he looked at Lin Wanqing.

"Wanqing, you did a great job."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing just smiled faintly.

"Your Highness, you are too kind. I was just lucky."

Lu Shengyuan walked into the inner room, his steps were calm and anxious, and his eyes fell gently on Lin Wanqing.

"My dear, the Emperor has summoned you and me to go with him to enjoy the beauty of the Imperial Gardens, but he may have something important to discuss."

His words were like a spring breeze, but they also quietly caused a ripple.

When Lin Wanqing heard this, his heart moved slightly, but his face showed no ripples, he just bowed slightly.

"My Lord, I obey your orders."

As she spoke, a barely perceptible worry flashed in her eyes.

Seeing this, Lu Shengyuan curled up his lips into a gentle smile.

He took a step forward and gently held her hand.

"Wanqing, don't worry. You are always smart and will be able to handle it easily. With me by your side, there is no need to worry."

Lin Wanqing held his hand in return, nodded gently, and the worry in her eyes eased a little.

"With the prince here, Wanqing will naturally feel at ease."

The two smiled at each other and went to the palace hand in hand.

In the imperial garden, the emperor and the empress had been waiting for a long time. Seeing the two of them arrive, the empress showed a gentle smile on her face.

"Shengyuan, Wanqing, you are here."

After Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan exchanged greetings, the emperor offered them a seat, and his gaze lingered on Lin Wanqing for a few moments.

"I've heard you're clever and resourceful. I'm very pleased that you were able to find the person behind Sheng Yuan's murder."

Lin Wanqing was shocked when he heard this and quickly bowed respectfully.

"Your Majesty is overly kind. This humble subject was merely lucky."

The emperor looked at her with a hint of approval in his eyes.

"You don't have to be modest. I will reward you."

After saying this, he waved his hand, and immediately a palace servant came up with a tray.

On the tray was a string of crystal clear agate bracelets, which looked very valuable.

"This agate bracelet is given to you as a reward."

Lin Wanqing looked at the agate bracelet in front of her and felt excited.

This agate bracelet is not only extremely precious, but also a gift from the emperor himself, so it is of extraordinary significance.

She quickly bowed respectfully to express her gratitude and took the agate bracelet with both hands.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your reward."

The emperor looked at her with a hint of a smile on his face.

"I hope you and Sheng Yuan will be fine."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, he was startled and quickly agreed respectfully.

"Your Majesty's instructions are followed faithfully by your Majesty."

She knew that the emperor was warning her not to forget her identity.

Lu Shengyuan looked at her, a gentle smile flashed in his eyes, and he held her hand tightly.

The emperor looked at the two of them, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

"Well, I called you here today to enjoy the spring scenery in the Imperial Garden. Don't waste this beautiful spring time."

The four of them strolled together in the imperial garden, admiring the surrounding scenery.

Lin Wanqing looked at the surrounding scenery, but did not dare to relax at all.

She knew that everything today was just the calm before the storm.

Sure enough, after strolling for a while, the emperor began to talk about state affairs.

"Shengyuan, I know you have always been interested in government affairs. Now that I have an opportunity, I want to hear your opinion."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan's expression froze and he immediately bowed respectfully.

"Your Majesty, please speak. I will listen attentively."

The emperor looked at him with a serious look in his eyes.

"I want to send you to provide disaster relief. Are you willing?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Lin Wanqing's heart began to lift.

She knew that this disaster relief trip was an excellent opportunity but also a huge challenge for Lu Shengyuan.

Lu Shengyuan thought for a moment, then raised his head firmly.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go."

There was a firmness and determination in his voice, as if he was ready.