The princess arrives and the prosperous Tang Dynasty begins

After experiencing that banquet full of undercurrents and political schemes, Lin Xiao deeply realized the complexity and dangers of the palace. However, she was not intimidated by these difficulties. Instead, she relied on her wisdom and courage to resolve crises time and time again, and survived tenaciously in this ever-changing palace.

On this day, the palace held another smaller banquet. Lin Xiao attended the banquet elegantly as always. She was wearing a light blue dress that fluttered like clouds and sparkled like a dream in the sun. Her hair was gently rolled up, and a few strands of hair fell beside her fair cheeks, adding a bit of softness and agility, making her as beautiful as a fairy.

As she slowly walked into the banquet hall, she keenly sensed the unfriendly gazes of some concubines, which felt like thorns in her back. But she pretended not to notice them, and walked straight to her seat calmly, showing her calmness and composure in her every move. She knew very well that in this palace, she could not be easily swayed by the attitudes of others, and had to remain calm and rational in order to deal with various emergencies.

After the banquet began, the sound of stringed instruments rang out, the singing girls danced gracefully, and the whole banquet hall was filled with a cheerful atmosphere. Everyone was immersed in this joyful atmosphere, enjoying this moment of joy to the fullest. However, at this moment, a concubine suddenly said, "I heard that Her Highness the Princess is multi-talented. Can you perform for us today?" The concubine had a malicious smile on her lips, and her eyes revealed a provocative meaning.

Lin Xiao knew in her heart that this was another challenge from them, but she smiled slightly and said softly: "Thank you for the compliment, sister. I only know a little bit." She tried to refuse in a tactful way, not wanting to become the focus of everyone's attention at this banquet.

"Princess, please stop being so modest. Let's open our eyes." Another concubine also started to make a noise. Her voice was sharp and piercing, attracting the attention of people around her. At this time, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became a little subtle. Everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Xiao, as if waiting for her response.

Lin Xiao looked at everyone, her eyes revealing a hint of determination. She knew that if she refused at this time, it would probably cause more trouble. So, she stood up and said, "In this case, I will show my ugliness." Her voice was clear and pleasant, as beautiful as a yellow oriole singing out of a valley.

She walked to the center of the banquet hall, and the music changed at the right time. She began to dance to the rhythm. Her dance was light and graceful, like a dancing butterfly. Every movement was just right, smooth and natural. Her skirt fluttered as she danced, like a blooming flower, gorgeous and dazzling. Everyone was attracted by her dance and applauded. A warm applause suddenly rang out in the banquet hall.

However, during the dance, a concubine deliberately threw a wine glass at Lin Xiao's feet. Lin Xiao was startled, but she did not panic. Instead, she turned around skillfully, avoided the wine glass, and continued to dance. Her movements were not affected at all, as if nothing had happened. She secretly thanked herself for her quick reaction, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

After the dance, Lin Xiao smiled and said to everyone, "Excuse me for showing off my ugliness." Her face was slightly flushed, as gorgeous as the morning glow. Although she was a little unhappy at this moment, she did not show it and still maintained an elegant posture.

At this time, the concubine who threw the wine glass said sarcastically: "Your Highness the Princess dances really well, but her footwork seems to be unusual." Her words were full of sarcasm and ridicule, which made people feel very uncomfortable.

Lin Xiao looked at her and said with a smile: "Sister, you are joking. I accidentally kicked the wine glass while dancing just now. I hope you don't mind." Her tone was still gentle, without any anger or dissatisfaction. She knew that in this palace, she could not easily conflict with others, otherwise it would bring herself more trouble.

"Hmph, Princess, you really know how to talk." The concubine snorted in dissatisfaction, with a hint of displeasure on her face. She wanted to take this opportunity to embarrass Lin Xiao, but she didn't expect that she was easily resolved, so she naturally felt a little unwilling.

Lin Xiao ignored her dissatisfaction and returned to her seat to continue enjoying the banquet. She elegantly picked up a piece of cake and took a bite. The sweet taste spread in her mouth, making her feel a little better. While tasting the cake, she observed the people around her and silently thought about what might happen next.

However, the matter did not end there. Next, another concubine began to make things difficult for Lin Xiao with words.

"Your Highness, I heard that you have been reading some history books recently. Do you have any insights?" asked a concubine, with a hint of curiosity and provocation in her eyes.

Lin Xiao smiled and replied, "I just read it briefly, so I can't say I have any profound insights." Her tone was humble and polite, without the slightest pride or conceit.

"Your Highness, please don't be so modest. Tell me what you have to say." The concubine kept insisting, and she didn't seem to want to let Lin Xiao off easily.

Lin Xiao thought for a moment, then said: "History is like a mirror. We can learn lessons from it and take history as a mirror so that we can move forward better." Her answer was concise and clear, yet profound.

"Hmph, Your Highness Princess, it's easy for you to say it, but how can you learn from the things in this world so easily?" The concubine retorted, with a hint of disdain in her tone.

Lin Xiao still smiled and said, "Sister, what you said makes sense, but we can find some universal rules from history so that we can better deal with the present and the future." Her eyes were firm and confident, without any retreat or fear.

"Your Highness, what you said makes a lot of sense. I wonder how you think we should learn lessons from history?" another concubine asked, her eyes fixed on Lin Xiao, as if trying to find flaws in her answer.

Lin Xiao pondered for a moment, then said: "We can understand the successes and failures of the ancients through the analysis and research of historical events, and thus summarize some experiences and lessons. For example, we can learn the wisdom and strategies of the ancients, and when faced with difficulties and challenges, we can think calmly and find solutions to the problems. At the same time, we can also learn lessons from the failures of the ancients and avoid repeating the same mistakes." Her answer was clear and logical, and people couldn't help but nod in praise.

"Your Highness the Princess is indeed very intelligent, but history is so vast, how should we choose and learn from it?" The concubine continued to ask, and she seemed very interested in Lin Xiao's answer.

Lin Xiao smiled and said: "We can choose history books to read according to our own needs and interests. At the same time, we can also combine the current actual situation to conduct targeted analysis and reference. For example, if we want to understand the way of governing a country, then we can read some history books about ancient emperors and generals; if we want to understand the way of interpersonal communication, then we can read some history books about ancient literati and poets. In short, we must flexibly choose and learn from history according to our actual situation." Her answer was easy to understand and everyone present could understand it clearly.

At this time, the banquet hall fell into a brief silence. Everyone was thinking about Lin Xiao's answer, and they admired her. They didn't expect that Lin Xiao was not only versatile, but also so smart and wise, and had such a deep understanding and insight into history.

After a while, an elderly concubine spoke up, "Your Highness is right. History is indeed our precious treasure, and we should make good use of and learn from it." Her tone was full of appreciation and affirmation.

Lin Xiao smiled and nodded to her, saying, "Thank you for your approval, sister." She secretly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, finally successfully dealing with the difficulties posed by these concubines.

In the following banquet, Lin Xiao continued to maintain her elegant demeanor and chatted and laughed with everyone. She used her wisdom and talent to win the respect and love of everyone. And those concubines who had made things difficult for her did not dare to attack her easily anymore, because they knew that Lin Xiao was not someone who could be easily bullied.