Legend of the Embroiderer

The day before the court meeting, the entire palace was shrouded in an invisible atmosphere of tension.

Li Zhao and Su Mengyao stood side by side outside the tall and majestic palace gate. They looked up at the distant sky that was gradually swallowed by the night, with indescribable anticipation surging in their hearts.

As time went by, the night grew darker and darker, thick as ink. In stark contrast, the lights inside the palace grew brighter and brighter.

The twinkling lights, like stars falling from the heavens, adorned the entire palace with a dreamlike atmosphere. They also seemed to silently add a touch of solemnity and anticipation to the upcoming grand court meeting.

"My beloved, are you confident enough for tomorrow's court meeting?"

Li Zhao turned his head slightly and asked Su Mengyao beside him in a soft and slightly concerned tone.

Su Mengyao opened her red lips slightly, revealing a gentle yet resolute smile, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with a gleaming light:

"Of course they do. After these days of meticulous instruction and rigorous training, the palace maids have fully adapted to the tight and orderly pace of study and life in the academy. I believe that at tomorrow's court meeting, they will be able to fully demonstrate the unique style of our Tang Dynasty palace maids with the most elegant and graceful posture and the most skillful and exquisite skills to everyone!"

Her voice was clear and sweet, like the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley, and the unwavering faith contained in her voice was truly moving.

Hearing Su Mengyao's confident answer, Li Zhao's face showed relief.

He gently held Su Mengyao's soft, boneless hands and said earnestly, "Yao'er, as long as you are by my side, no matter what difficulties and obstacles we face, I always believe that everything will go smoothly."

When saying this, Li Zhao's gaze was as deep as the sea, as if he could penetrate Su Mengyao's delicate heart and truly feel the great determination and fearless courage hidden deep in her heart.

The two exchanged a smile, each with a sense of certainty in their hearts. They knew that although this reform was difficult, as long as they worked together, they would surely see the light at the end of the tunnel.

The court meeting was not only a grand event in the Tang Dynasty, but also a testimony to their efforts.

On the eve of the court meeting, the palace, shrouded in darkness, was like a city that never sleeps, with lights on everywhere, as bright as day.

The palace maids, dressed in gorgeous attire, diligently reviewed the complex court etiquette in the academy. Their postures were graceful, their movements elegant, and they strived for perfection in every detail.

At the palace gate, the eunuchs repeatedly rehearsed the procedure for receiving distinguished guests. Their steps were in unison, their demeanor solemn, and their every gesture exuding the royal demeanor.

The entire palace was filled with a unique atmosphere of tension and order. Everyone was fully aware of the importance of this court meeting and dared not slack off in the slightest.

Inside the school, Su Mengyao stood gracefully on the lecture hall, looking softly at the focused faces of the palace maids below, and a feeling of full relief welled up in her heart.

Her red lips parted slightly, and a clear and gentle voice rang out slowly: "Tomorrow, there will be a crucial court meeting."

The palace maids all raised their heads, and when their eyes met, they could feel the tension and anticipation deep in each other's hearts.

Su Mengyao continued, "Remember, what you represent is not just yourselves, but the supreme glory of the great Tang Empire! As long as you do it wholeheartedly, you will surely succeed."

As soon as the words fell, the palace maids responded in unison: "Miss Su, we will definitely not let you down!"

Their voices were clear and melodious, like the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley. At that moment, their bright eyes shone with an unwavering determination, as if they were fully prepared to meet the grand challenge of tomorrow.

Su Mengyao nodded and smiled slightly, her heart also filled with beautiful visions of the future. She knew very well that tomorrow's court meeting would not only be the best opportunity to showcase the achievements of the Palace School's reforms, but would also become another bright spot in the glorious chapter of the Tang Dynasty.

After a brief pause, she raised her head slightly, opened her red lips, and spoke again in that soft yet powerful voice: "The prosperity of the Tang Dynasty today is by no means accidental, but is the result of the tireless efforts of countless ancestors day and night.

With their extraordinary wisdom, indomitable perseverance, and every drop of their hard sweat, they have jointly built this towering and magnificent building.

And today, you, as members of the Tang Dynasty court, are undoubtedly an indispensable part of this magnificent scene!"

When she said this, her eyes sparkled like the bright stars in the night sky.

The palace maids listened to these words quietly, and ripples appeared in their hearts as if they were touched by a spring breeze.

They were deeply moved and nodded in agreement. For a moment, the entire school was filled with an atmosphere of excitement and optimism.

Everyone looked at each other, saw determination and confidence in each other's eyes, and then began to encourage each other.

Some clenched their fists and vowed to study etiquette knowledge hard; some smiled and gently patted their companions on the shoulders, indicating that they would do their best to complete the task.

Everyone has a beautiful vision of the future, as if they can already foresee the eye-catching and glorious scene at tomorrow's court meeting.

At this moment, outside the solemn and magnificent palace gate, an intense and orderly rehearsal was taking place on the wide and flat training ground.

Li Zhao, clad in ornate attire, stood tall and proud atop a raised platform. His deep, piercing eyes, like a hawk, scanned the busy eunuchs below. He waved his banners, shouted out commands, and methodically directed this crucial exercise.

He would personally check every detail and every action to ensure it was correct, and provide guidance and corrections, striving for perfection to ensure that tomorrow's court meeting could be held smoothly without any mistakes.

"Your Highness, all matters concerning the court meeting have been prepared!"

The eunuch trotted up the steps, stopped quickly in front of Li Zhao, and bowed respectfully. His slightly excited voice was tinged with a hint of unconcealed pride. "Tomorrow's court meeting will surely leave those foreign envoys dumbfounded and amazed!"

Li Zhao nodded slightly in agreement. However, deep down in his heart, he didn't dare to take it lightly, let alone slack off.

He said solemnly, "Well, that's great. But we must continue to make careful preparations and not let anything slip through the cracks. You know, tomorrow's court meeting isn't just a grand ceremony for the Tang Dynasty; it's also a showcase of the fruitful achievements of the Palace Academy's reforms. We must do our utmost to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

As the night deepened, the entire palace was shrouded in darkness. However, the lights in various parts of the palace became brighter and brighter, and from afar they looked like twinkling stars.

At this moment, although Li Zhao and Su Mengyao were both busy, their hearts were always closely connected.

Because they knew very well that the court meeting to be held tomorrow would be the best witness of their long-term unremitting efforts; and through this court meeting, the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty would surely add another glorious chapter.

"Tomorrow, the court meeting will finally begin..." Su Mengyao stood alone in front of the window, looking at the night sky outside the window illuminated by lights, and couldn't help but mutter to herself softly.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with eager anticipation. Clearly, Su Mengyao was full of confidence and infinite anticipation for the reform achievements to be demonstrated at the upcoming court meeting.

She firmly believed that it was because of the concerted efforts and hard work of all of them that the prosperous scene of the Tang Dynasty became more splendid and brilliant.