Legend of the Embroiderer

Su Mengyao and Crown Prince Li Zhao are currently caught in a huge vortex of gossip in the palace.

These malicious rumors spread rapidly like a surging tide, not only posing a serious threat to their warm and harmonious family, but also likely triggering a series of unpredictable consequences, thus shaking the foundation of the entire Tang Dynasty.

At this critical moment, Li Zhao knew that if effective measures were not taken in time to stop the spread of rumors, the consequences would be unimaginable.

After careful consideration, he resolutely decided to use his power to launch a secret investigation, vowing to find out the mastermind behind the scenes.

In the spacious and bright study, Li Zhao sat upright at the desk, his brows tightly furrowed, forming a deep furrow.

His deep eyes flashed with a firm and resolute light from time to time, as if they could penetrate the thick fog and see through all the truth.

He leaned forward slightly and gave instructions to his trusted confidant standing beside him in a low but powerful voice:

"This situation is urgent. We must go all out to thoroughly investigate the source of these rumors! Whoever dares to stir up trouble and spread these rumors must not be tolerated! No matter how great the cost, the truth must be made known to the world!"

The confidants who received the order did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. They nodded in agreement, then turned around and left quietly, quickly blending into the vast crowd in the palace.

They were like hunters hiding in the darkness, always on guard, paying close attention to every move of everyone in the palace, especially those who liked to whisper and gossip behind people's backs, becoming the focus of attention.

These confidants knew that this mission was extremely important and difficult, and any mistake would have a ripple effect on the entire organization.

They all worked extremely hard and carefully carried out the mission assigned by the prince.

Every time he passes by someone, he will quietly observe the changes in the other person's expression; every time he hears a suspicious word, he will immediately prick up his ears and try to capture useful clues from it.

Because they understood that only by finding the culprit as soon as possible could they clear the name of the Crown Prince and the Queen and maintain peace and stability within the palace.

Su Mengyao knew that it would be difficult to find the truth in this palace, but she did not back down. Every day, she shuttled through every corner of the palace, actively collecting every possible clue.

Relying on the influence she gradually accumulated in the palace, Su Mengyao often had cordial conversations with the palace maids.

Whether it was a few pleasantries when they met by chance in the corridor, or chatting together in their spare time, she was always able to skillfully guide the topic and let the palace ladies naturally share what they saw and heard.

She knew in her heart that the spread of seemingly insignificant and easily ignored rumors often started from some unknown and hidden corners.

Only by tracing back to the root cause can we fundamentally resolve the current problems.

On a sunny day, Su Mengyao was strolling in the imperial garden full of flowers as usual.

Suddenly, she noticed a young palace maid standing alone beside a bush of flowers not far ahead, with a look of uneasiness that was difficult to conceal on her face.

Seeing this, Su Mengyao paused for a moment, and then walked forward slowly and gracefully, like a willow swaying in the wind.

Each of her steps was extremely light, as if she was walking on clouds, without raising a speck of dust; at the same time, she was so elegant and graceful, and her every move revealed her noble temperament.

When she reached the side of the palace maid, Su Mengyao bent down slightly, her movements as gentle as a breeze blowing across the lake, without causing a ripple.

She opened her red lips slightly, and asked with a gentle tone that seemed to melt ice and snow, full of concern:

"You look worried and distressed. Have you encountered any troubles? If it's convenient, please tell me about it. Perhaps I can help you."

When the palace maid heard Su Mengyao's question, she was startled at first, then slowly raised her head.

When her eyes fell on Su Mengyao's gentle, kind, and beautiful face, an imperceptible trace of gratitude flashed across her eyes involuntarily.

But it was only for a moment and she quickly covered it up.

The palace maid hesitated for a moment, as if she was struggling fiercely in her heart.

As if she had made up her mind, she bit her lips lightly, then lowered her voice to a whisper, as if whispering a mosquito:

"Your Highness, I...just now I accidentally overheard some words I shouldn't have heard. Even now, I still feel a lingering fear when I think about them."

As she spoke, the palace maid's body began to tremble uncontrollably, and even her originally steady breathing became rapid and disordered. It was obvious that she was really frightened.

And from her slightly trembling voice, it was not difficult to feel the deep fear in her heart for the fear brought by those words, as if those few short sentences were like a terrible nightmare, entangled in her tightly, and she could not get rid of it.

Su Mengyao was slightly startled when she heard this, then she stretched out her jade hand and gently held the palace maid's slightly cold hand, while softly comforting her:

"Don't be afraid, child. Since you have already told me this, feel free to tell me everything you have heard. As long as what you say is true, I will protect you."

Although Su Mengyao's tone was gentle at this time, her words contained an irresistible firmness and warm care that was enough to soothe people's hearts, which made the originally frightened palace maid gradually calm down.

The palace maid nodded slightly to show her agreement, and then she slowly opened her mouth and told everyone all the rumors she had heard in the palace.

Su Mengyao listened attentively, her eyes focused and sharp, as if she wanted to dig out the truth hidden in these few words.

As the palace maid narrated, seemingly trivial details gradually pieced together into a complete picture in Su Mengyao's mind, and some clues also emerged in her heart.

Su Mengyao knew very well that these rumors were not fabricated out of thin air. There must be an invisible black hand behind them controlling everything in secret.

So, she and Li Zhao decided to follow the clues and investigate the matter in depth. In the process of unraveling the mystery, they gradually locked their sights on several suspicious people.

Although it is not yet certain that these people are the masterminds behind the incident, all signs indicate that they are inextricably linked to this matter.

Su Mengyao and Crown Prince Li Zhao understood that this war without gunpowder had just begun, and what awaited them ahead would surely be numerous obstacles and difficult challenges.

Every clue may be the key to solving the mystery, so they dare not slack off in the slightest. They must proceed step by step and be cautious to ensure that every action is carried out accurately in the right direction.

Su Mengyao and Crown Prince Li Zhao devoted themselves to tracking down the source of the rumors in the palace, hoping to find the culprit as soon as possible, clear everyone's name, and put these unfounded accusations to rest.

But what was unexpected was that just as they were frantically searching for clues, the rumors that were originally confined to the palace spread rapidly like a raging wildfire. Not only did they spread wildly within the palace, but they also spread all the way outside the palace, causing an uproar.