Legend of the Embroiderer

In the early morning, the sky was just beginning to turn pale, the faint light still carrying the lingering coolness of the night. In front of this majestic palace, the atmosphere was unusually solemn and filled with tension.

The heavy and massive palace gates slowly opened to both sides with a low rumble. Teams of eunuchs and palace maids, dressed in gorgeous attire, lined up in neat rows like well-trained soldiers.

They stood tall and straight, walked steadily, and each of their faces showed a serious and respectful expression.

Everyone in the palace, from the high-ranking Li Zhao to the humble palace maids, knew the special significance of today.

Su Mengyao stood quietly inside the palace gate. Her bright eyes were like a deep lake, calm yet full of power.

Her eyes swept gently over each palace maid in front of her, and saw that they were all wearing uniform exquisite palace costumes, with bright colors and well-fitting cuts.

These palace costumes not only demonstrate the luxury and dignity of the Tang Dynasty court, but also highlight the graceful figures of the palace ladies.

The palace maids all looked focused and confident. They had beautiful faces, exquisite makeup, and towering buns adorned with dazzling pearls and jade ornaments.

After several days of intensive preparations day and night, they are now fully prepared to showcase the outstanding grace of the Tang Dynasty palace ladies at the upcoming court meeting.

Looking at the group of energetic and graceful palace maids in front of her, Su Mengyao's mouth corners slightly raised, and a trace of imperceptible relief flashed in her eyes.

She whispered to herself, "They finally did it." At this moment, all the hard work seemed to have paid off.

Meanwhile, Li Zhao stood erect outside the palace gate, personally welcoming the envoys from a distant neighboring country. He was tall and imposing, his bearing dignified, and his splendid attire only accentuated his awe-inspiring presence.

His eyes were as sharp and steady as an eagle's, not missing any details.

Although he could not help but feel a little nervous deep in his heart at this moment, he was more eagerly looking forward to the complete success of this court meeting.

In the distance, the convoy of messengers was slowly approaching along the broad, flat official road. The sound of the wheels shattered the pre-dawn silence and made everyone present feel even more tense.

"Your Highness, the convoy of envoys has arrived." The chief eunuch trotted up to Li Zhao, looking nervous but respectful as he lowered his voice to report the important news to him.

After hearing this, Li Zhao nodded calmly, then calmly adjusted his gorgeous clothes that symbolized his noble status, and then took big strides and walked forward with great dignity.

Because he knew very well that at this moment, it was not only about the dignity and respect of the Tang Dynasty in front of foreign envoys, but more importantly, it was about perfectly displaying the fruitful reform results achieved by the palace school in recent years.

However, just as Li Zhao was confidently preparing to personally welcome the foreign envoys from afar, something unexpected suddenly happened!

Among the originally neatly arranged team of palace maids, one of them fainted straight to the ground without any warning. Her body collapsed limply on the hard ground as if it had lost its support.

This sudden change was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly breaking the original tranquility and order at the scene.

The palace maids around were stunned by this scene, and then there was a great commotion. Everyone turned their heads to look over here at the same time, and for a moment the whole scene became chaotic.

"Miss Su, what should we do?" One of the palace maids was obviously frightened and turned to look at Su Mengyao standing beside her with a look of horror, eagerly seeking help and instructions.

Su Mengyao was also shocked at first, but after all, she had a lot of experience in the palace, so she quickly calmed down.

She walked forward without hesitation, squatted down and carefully checked the condition of the fainted palace maid, while lowering her voice and giving instructions in an orderly manner:

"Don't panic. Quickly and carefully help her to a quiet place nearby so she can rest. Move gently and don't disturb His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Unfortunately, this chaos has already aroused the vigilance and attention of Li Zhao who was about to move forward.

He frowned slightly and quickly turned around to look inside the palace gate. When he saw the chaotic scene in front of him, his heart sank and his face became solemn in an instant.

Then he raised his voice and shouted to the crowd: "Yao'er, what happened?"

Su Mengyao suddenly raised her head, her beautiful eyes flashing with a resolute light, and she looked straight at the extremely noble His Highness in front of her, and said solemnly:

"Your Highness, please rest assured! A palace maid just fainted, but fortunately, she is alright after being examined. Now, Your Highness, please continue to greet the envoys who have come from afar, and I will handle the situation here."

When Li Zhao heard this, his brows furrowed slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in an instant he understood the deep meaning of Su Mengyao's action.

So he nodded slightly to show his agreement, then turned around and walked out of the palace gate again with steady and powerful steps, continuing to greet the incoming messenger with solemnity.

Although he remained calm on the surface, deep down in his heart, he couldn't help but feel a surge of worry.

At this moment, the scene inside the palace gate was a bit chaotic. However, Su Mengyao remained calm in the face of danger. She directed the surrounding palace maids to take action with agility and grace.

She opened her red lips slightly and lowered her voice to soothe him, "Don't panic, sisters. This is just a small accident. Remember, we are here, and every move we make represents the supreme glory and majesty of the Tang Dynasty. We must not lose our composure over such a trivial matter!"

After hearing Su Mengyao's powerful and resounding words, the palace maids, who had been a little nervous at first, seemed to have found their backbone and gradually calmed down. They nodded in understanding and quickly reorganized their formation according to Su Mengyao's instructions, returning to their previous orderly appearance.

Seeing the palace maids so obedient and sensible, Su Mengyao couldn't help but feel a little relieved. However, a hint of imperceptible worry flashed across her bright eyes.

Because with a woman's sharp intuition, she knew that the seemingly ordinary incident of the palace maid fainting was definitely not that simple. There might be a huge conspiracy hidden behind it waiting to be uncovered...

Li Zhao, dressed in a gorgeous dragon robe, stood at the entrance of the palace with an imposing manner. With a smile on his face, he personally welcomed the envoys from neighboring countries.

After the two sides met, they exchanged warm greetings, expressing friendship and respect to each other. Then, led by the attendants, they all entered the magnificent hall.

At this time, the palace hall was brightly lit with candles, and the dazzling lights illuminated the entire hall like daylight.

Envoys from various countries dressed in their best and gathered together. They talked in low voices or looked around curiously. The scene was very lively.

Li Zhao walked steadily to the main seat, slowly turned around and sat down. His deep eyes swept across the audience with authority. Although he felt a little uneasy deep down, his handsome face remained calm and composed.

He raised his hands slightly, signaling everyone to be quiet, and then said in a loud and clear voice:

"Today's court meeting is a grand occasion for friendly exchanges between the Tang Dynasty and other nations. It is also a golden opportunity to showcase the splendor of the Tang Dynasty to the world. I sincerely hope that the envoys who have come from afar will have a wonderful and unforgettable time here, and bring the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty back to their respective countries."

Li Zhao's words echoed in the hall like a huge bell, and envoys from various countries nodded in agreement.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the hall seemed quite harmonious and peaceful. However, only Li Zhao and Su Mengyao, who was standing beside them, knew that this was just a superficial calm.

Because this court meeting has not yet ended, there may be more unexpected difficulties and challenges waiting for them to deal with...