The high priest took Su Yun and walked towards the palace.

Su Yun followed behind the high priest, feeling both uneasy about the unknown and determined to complete the task. She looked at the bustling yet ancient street scenes around her, her thoughts drifting.

After a while, the towering gate of the palace appeared before their eyes. The vermilion gate was tall and solemn, and the rows of golden rivets on the gate shone majestically in the sun. The guards on both sides were dressed in fine armor, holding spears, standing upright like statues, their eyes vigilantly scanning the passers-by.

The high priest stepped forward and handed over a token of his identity. After the guard inspected it, he bowed respectfully and slowly pushed open the palace gate. Su Yun took a deep breath and followed the high priest into the palace.

The roads in the palace were all paved with smooth stone slabs, and various rare flowers and plants were planted on both sides. From time to time, palace maids and eunuchs passed by. When they saw the high priest, they all knelt down to salute. When their eyes fell on Su Yun, there was a flash of surprise and curiosity in their eyes.

After a long walk along the long palace path, we finally arrived at the palace where Her Majesty the Empress resided. Delicate wind chimes hung from the palace's eaves and corners. The breeze rustled through them, creating a melodious, crisp sound, as if playing a welcome tune for the newcomers. The palace door was wide open, revealing the luxurious yet elegant interior.

The high priest stepped in first, and Su Yun followed closely behind. As soon as he stepped into the hall, he felt an invisible pressure coming towards him.

Sitting on the high dragon throne was a woman in a bright yellow dragon robe and a phoenix crown on her head. Her face was extremely beautiful, yet she exuded a majesty that made people dare not look directly at her. She was the Empress of the Great Sheng Kingdom.

The high priest walked to the center of the hall, knelt respectfully, and shouted, "Your Majesty, I have brought the Saint back to the palace and have come to report."

Seeing this, Su Yun also hurriedly imitated the high priest, bowed gracefully, and said softly: "I, Su Yun, pay my respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live long and long."

The empress raised her hand slightly, her voice as cold as an icy spring, yet carrying unquestionable authority: "Everyone, stand up."

After Su Yun and the high priest stood up, the empress's gaze fell on Su Yun. It seemed as if she could see through everything. She looked at Su Yun for a long time before slowly speaking, "Are you the saint chosen by heaven? You do have some extraordinary aura."

Su Yun's heart tightened, and she quickly replied, "Your Majesty, I am deeply apprehensive. I am grateful for the blessing of Heaven, and have been given the title of Saint. From now on, I will do my best to help the Great Sheng Nation and Your Majesty."

The Empress nodded slightly and asked, "I have heard that this world will face many disasters in the future. Do you have any plans to deal with them?"

Su Yun bit her lip, thought for a moment, and then said truthfully, "Your Majesty, although I'm not completely sure at the moment, I will definitely discuss with the high priest and all the capable and ambitious people to do my best to prevent the outbreak of war, curb the spread of the plague, and protect the peace of our Great Sheng Kingdom."

After hearing this, the Empress's eyes flickered with a subtle glint, as if she was considering the truth of Su Yun's words. After a moment, she said, "Since that's the case, then you can stay in the palace. Someone will take care of everything you need. Please don't let down the title of Saint. If you can truly ensure the stability of our Great Sheng Nation, I will reward you handsomely."

Su Yun quickly thanked her, and then the empress ordered the palace maids around her to take Su Yun to the arranged accommodation.

Su Yun followed the palace maid out of the palace, looked back at the majestic hall, secretly clenched his fists, and thought to himself that no matter what, he must work hard to complete this difficult task.

The palace maid took Su Yun through several palace gardens and came to a quiet and elegant courtyard. She pushed open the door and saw that the decoration inside was fresh and refined, and all kinds of ornaments were exquisite. Su Yun walked into the courtyard and began her days of working hard in this palace to protect the peace of the Great Sheng Kingdom.

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