Legend of the Embroiderer

Su Mengyao and Crown Prince Li Zhao anxiously plunged into the investigation of the source of the rumors in the palace. They knew that they had to find the mastermind behind the rumors as soon as possible to quell this wave of aggressive and unfounded accusations.

To this end, the two of them worked tirelessly, running around every corner of the palace day and night, not missing any possible clues.

However, despite their best efforts, the rumors were like a raging wildfire. Instead of weakening, they became more rampant.

Initially, these rumors were limited to the inner circle of the palace, but now they have spread rapidly outside like a plague. Many people who are unaware of the truth have also been involved and are discussing this incident.

What's worse, a group of mysterious figures quietly appeared outside the palace, spreading even more vicious and sinister rumors.

These rumors not only maliciously slandered Su Mengyao's background and moral qualities, but also pointed the finger at the royal bloodline, openly questioning the legitimacy of the prince's birth.

Such actions undoubtedly made the situation worse, and the entire capital was shrouded in an atmosphere of panic.

What worries Su Mengyao and Li Zhao the most is that there are people with ulterior motives who try to use the underhanded means of anonymous letters to pass these sensational rumors directly to His Majesty the Emperor.

The purpose is to deliberately provoke incidents, attract the attention and strong intervention of the top court officials, and thus bring more unpredictable variables to the situation.

Faced with such a complicated and dangerous situation, can Su Mengyao and Li Zhao successfully find out the truth and clear their own name?

Su Mengyao stood quietly in front of the window of the bedroom with carved beams and painted buildings, gazing at the sky outside the palace which was gradually darkening as if it had been stained by ink. Her heart felt as if a heavy rock was pressing on it, and anxiety filled her heart.

She knew very well that if those rumors that were spreading everywhere and intensifying were not curbed and continued to spread, it would not only cause harm to herself and her beloved Li Zhao, but would also most likely affect the peace and harmony of the entire palace and even shake the stability of the palace's foundation.

At this moment, Li Zhao was like an indestructible mountain, standing steadily beside her.

He held her small hand tightly, which was as soft and boneless as white jade, as if he was afraid that if he let go, she would disappear like smoke.

His deep and bright eyes were like the brightest and most dazzling stars in the vast night sky, flashing with unwavering light, shining so brightly that it was impossible to ignore them.

The perseverance and courage revealed in that light seemed to be able to penetrate the heavy fog and illuminate the unknown road ahead.

He spoke slowly in a deep yet powerful voice, "Yao'er, the situation has now reached such a critical point. We cannot sit idly by and allow those malicious and unbearable rumors to spread unchecked. Time is running out, and we must race against time to find an effective solution to completely resolve this thorny problem!"

Hearing this, Su Mengyao couldn't help but take a deep breath, her chest rising and falling. Her beautiful eyes stared at Li Zhao, revealing her recognition and support for his words.

After a brief pause, she nodded slightly and replied softly, "I am well aware of the interests involved. We truly need to make greater efforts and do our utmost to uncover the mysterious mastermind lurking behind the scenes, secretly manipulating all this."

Although her tone was soft and gentle, like the breeze blowing across the lake, the determination and indomitable spirit contained in it were clear and palpable, as hard as steel.

Even though the pressure they faced at this moment was as heavy as a mountain crushing an egg, making it almost suffocating, she still had no intention of retreating. Instead, she straightened her body and prepared to face the upcoming challenge.

As the rumors continued to ferment and escalate, the originally peaceful and harmonious atmosphere in the palace began to change quietly, gradually becoming more solemn and depressing.

The palace maids who usually kept their heads down and were obedient could no longer suppress their inner panic. They took advantage of the time when no one was paying attention to whisper to each other in private. Even the eunuchs who were usually very cautious had a few traces of worry in their eyes that were difficult to conceal.

Faced with this situation, Su Mengyao and Li Zhao knew very well that if they still chose to sit back and watch and do nothing, then the crisis caused by the rumors would inevitably worsen further and the consequences would be unimaginable.

The two of them immediately decided not to sit idly by, but to take the initiative and adopt a series of more decisive and effective positive measures to deal with the current extremely difficult situation.

Li Zhao frowned tightly, as if his eyebrows were twisted into a rope. His eyes were like torches, looking into the distance unwaveringly, with a thoughtful glint in his deep eyes.

At this moment, he was secretly thinking in his heart, "This case is truly complicated, like a tangled mess. If we limit the scope of the investigation to this palace, I'm afraid it will be difficult to find the real murderer hiding behind the scenes and manipulating everything."

After careful consideration, Li Zhao finally made a decision. He gritted his teeth and resolutely issued an important order - expand the scope of the investigation!

Because he deeply understood that this matter was of great importance and any carelessness would lead to irreversible consequences, so he absolutely could not afford to be negligent in the slightest.

Li Zhao immediately summoned his most trusted confidants without hesitation. These people had followed him for many years and were loyal and capable.

When they gathered together, the whole room was filled with a tense and serious atmosphere.

Li Zhao looked at the people in front of him solemnly, and said solemnly word by word:

"Brothers, this mission is incredibly difficult. I need you to give it your all! From now on, we must strengthen our surveillance of all suspicious individuals outside the palace and their every move. Even the slightest clue must not be overlooked! Do you understand?"

All the trusted men responded in unison, promising to fulfill their mission. Afterwards, they all took orders and left, launching their operations at the fastest possible speed.

While Li Zhao was making intensive arrangements, Su Mengyao on the other side was also busy.

Being in the deep inner court of the palace, she knew very well that those seemingly insignificant palace maids and eunuchs could often actually grasp some secrets that outsiders could not know.

So, the extremely intelligent Su Mengyao fully demonstrated her wisdom and innate affinity, and began to take the initiative to communicate and chat with the palace maids and eunuchs in the palace.

Sometimes she smiled sweetly, sometimes she spoke softly, and she quickly won everyone's favor and trust. In this way, she gradually collected various useful information, hoping to find the key clues to solve the case...

When interacting with others, Su Mengyao always has a smile on her face and speaks in a soft and gentle tone, making people feel like they are in the spring breeze.

Gradually, the palace maids and eunuchs who were originally wary of her let down their guard and opened their hearts to her.

While listening, Su Mengyao calmly guided the topic, trying to dig out more important clues about the case.