The princess arrives and the prosperous Tang Dynasty begins

Lin Xiao knew that if she wanted to survive safely in the palace and protect everything she cherished, she needed to be good at politics. She decided to study harder and improve her abilities in this area.

Every morning, when the first ray of sunlight shines through the window into the room, Lin Xiao gets up early. She will first carefully sort out her thoughts and review the strategies and coping methods she learned yesterday. Then, she will sit quietly at the desk, open the ancient books that record the wisdom of strategies, and study them word by word.

One day, Lin Xiao was concentrating on reading a book, and her maid Lan'er said softly: "Miss, you are so hardworking, Lan'er really admires you." Lin Xiao raised her head and said with a smile: "Lan'er, in this palace, you can't do without working hard to improve yourself." Lan'er nodded: "Miss, you are right, but you should also pay attention to rest and don't tire yourself out." Lin Xiao smiled: "Don't worry, Lan'er, I know what I am doing."

In the palace, interpersonal relationships are complicated, and everyone can become an ally or an enemy. Lin Xiao began to observe the words and deeds of people around her, trying to see through their appearances to see their true thoughts. For those who are kind to her, she treats them with sincerity and kindness, and strives to establish a deep friendship with them; for those who have ulterior motives, she remains vigilant and does not easily reveal her true feelings and intentions.

Once, she met a maid in the imperial garden. The maid smiled and said to Lin Xiao, "Oh, isn't this my sister Lin Xiao? She is getting more and more beautiful." Lin Xiao politely responded, "Thank you for the compliment, sister." The maid continued, "What are you busy with these days, sister?" Lin Xiao smiled and replied, "Just reading books to gain some knowledge." A hint of imperceptible strangeness flashed in the maid's eyes, and she smiled and said, "My sister is really studious. No wonder the emperor looks at her differently." Lin Xiao was startled, but she still kept a smile on her face, "Sister, you are joking. The emperor treats all sisters equally."

She also actively sought advice from some old officials in the palace. These old officials had experienced many ups and downs and had rich experience and unique insights in the art of power. Lin Xiao listened to their teachings humbly and carefully recorded every key point they taught. She would think over these experiences and integrate them into her own system of power.

Once, Lin Xiao visited an old and respected minister and said respectfully, "Sir, I have come to ask you for advice on the art of power." The minister stroked his beard and said slowly, "Lin Xiao, the art of power is to understand people's hearts and weigh the pros and cons." Lin Xiao listened carefully and nodded from time to time, "Your Excellency is right. I will keep it in mind." The minister continued, "You must learn to be patient and not show off your edge, but you can't give in blindly." Lin Xiao bowed deeply and said, "Thank you for your teachings. I have benefited a lot from it."

In addition to theoretical learning, Lin Xiao also pays attention to practice. In various occasions in the palace, she will skillfully use the knowledge of power struggles she has learned to deal with various complex situations. For example, at a banquet, a concubine tried to make things difficult for her with words, wanting to make her look bad in front of everyone. The concubine said sarcastically: "Sister Lin Xiao, I heard that you are very favored recently. I wonder what the secret is?" Lin Xiao responded with a smile without panic: "Sister, you are joking. I just serve the emperor to the best of my ability." The concubine continued to be aggressive: "Humph, don't use any means." Lin Xiao remained calm: "Sister, don't be suspicious. I am upright." People around secretly applauded Lin Xiao's calmness, and the concubine also stopped talking because she was bored.

As time went by, Lin Xiao's political skills improved significantly. She began to be more sensitive to potential crises and conspiracies in the palace, and was able to deal with various challenges more calmly. She knew that this was just the beginning, and she still had a long way to go in this palace full of variables.

In order to further improve herself, Lin Xiao began to get involved in some confidential affairs in the palace. She collected information through various channels, analyzed the key points, and provided a basis for her decision-making. In this process, she gradually realized that the art of scheming is not only to protect herself, but also to play a greater role in this palace and seek the welfare of the people.

Once, Lin Xiao accidentally learned a secret about the palace's finances. It turned out that some officials secretly embezzled and accepted bribes, which caused serious problems in the palace's finances. Lin Xiao was anxious and said to Lan'er, "Lan'er, this matter is very serious. We must find a way to solve it as soon as possible." Lan'er said worriedly, "Miss, what can we do? Those officials are not easy to mess with." Lin Xiao's eyes were firm: "We can't just sit there and do nothing. I'm going to collect evidence and expose their crimes."

After some efforts, Lin Xiao finally collected enough evidence. She carefully organized the evidence and then found a suitable opportunity to report it to the emperor. After learning about this, the emperor was furious and immediately ordered a thorough investigation. Lin Xiao also left a deep impression on the emperor with her wisdom and courage.

However, Lin Xiao did not become complacent. She knew that the power struggle in the palace was endless, and she had to stay vigilant and constantly improve herself. In the following days, she continued to study hard and constantly explore new strategies and methods.

She began to study the Art of War, trying to apply the strategic thinking in it to the palace struggle. She found that many principles in the Art of War were also applicable to the art of power, such as knowing yourself and the enemy, taking the enemy by surprise, and using the roundabout way to achieve the direct way. Through the study of the Art of War, Lin Xiao's thinking became more open, and she was able to think about problems from different angles and develop more clever strategies.

At the same time, Lin Xiao also pays attention to cultivating her psychological quality. In the palace, facing various pressures and challenges, she must remain calm and composed, and not be swayed by emotions. She often says to herself: "Lin Xiao, you must be strong and not be defeated by difficulties."

In the process of striving to improve herself, Lin Xiao also met some like-minded friends. They discussed political tactics together and shared each other's experiences and insights. With their help, Lin Xiao made faster progress. They also gave Lin Xiao support and encouragement when she encountered difficulties, making her feel the true friendship.

As time went by, Lin Xiao's position in the palace gradually became more stable. Her political skills were recognized and respected by everyone, and she became an indispensable assistant to the emperor. However, Lin Xiao did not forget her original intention. She always kept in mind her mission, which was to make greater contributions to the palace and the people.

In a major decision, Lin Xiao used her knowledge and wisdom to successfully resolve a crisis for the palace. Her outstanding performance won high praise from the emperor, who even publicly stated that Lin Xiao was one of his most trusted people.

Lin Xiao knows that all this is not easy. She is grateful for her past efforts and contributions, and also grateful for those who have helped and supported her on her path to growth. She knows that she still has a long way to go and many challenges are waiting for her. But she firmly believes that as long as she keeps working hard and constantly improving herself, she will be able to create her own glory in this palace.

In the days ahead, Lin Xiao will continue to move forward with her vision and hope for the future. She will use her wisdom and courage to write her own legendary story. No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, she will not back down, because she knows that only by going through the baptism of wind and rain can she shine more brilliantly.