Legend of the Embroiderer

Li Zhao carefully put the precious scroll into his arms, his heart beating as fast as a drum, as if the scroll carried the weight of the entire world.

Su Mengyao followed closely behind him, and the two of them hurriedly left the dark and damp basement.

Along the way, Li Zhao's thoughts were like a wild horse, completely occupied by the contents of the mysterious letter. The words "final plan" were like a magic spell, constantly circling and echoing in his mind.

What kind of earth-shattering secret does this so-called "final plan" hide?

Who was so arrogant and domineering as to assert with such impunity that they were powerless to recover? Countless questions surged like a surging tide, one after another, impacting Li Zhao's mental defenses.

After finally returning to the palace, Li Zhao immediately waved his hand to signal all the attendants around him to leave.

After everyone dispersed, he breathed a sigh of relief, but the tension in his heart did not diminish at all. Then, he and Su Mengyao walked into the study together and gently closed the door.

The study was completely silent, with only the sound of their heavy breathing echoing. Li Zhao and Su Mengyao sat side by side at the desk, slowly unfolding the scroll in their hands and beginning to carefully study it word by word.

As time passed, the expressions on their faces grew more and more solemn. It turned out that behind these seemingly ordinary documents was a conspiracy beyond imagination!

This conspiracy not only involves the intricate and complex power struggles within the palace, but more shockingly, it is also closely linked to the political ambitions of neighboring countries.

According to the scroll, neighboring countries have been eyeing the country covetously, attempting to secretly sabotage a series of reform measures being implemented by the court, provoke conflicts between various domestic forces, and thus trigger an unprecedented civil unrest.

Once civil unrest breaks out, neighboring countries will be able to take advantage of the situation and realize their long-held territorial expansion plans. Faced with such a dangerous situation, Li Zhao and Su Mengyao are fully aware of the immense responsibility they shoulder...

In that strictly encrypted document, it seemed as if there was an unfathomable secret world hidden.

After they tried their best to decipher the numerous codes, they finally found a crucial clue - a mysterious organization surfaced.

According to the information available, the tentacles of this mysterious organization extend to every corner inside and outside the palace, and its spies are everywhere.

What is even more surprising is that even the extremely noble Crown Princess and the extremely intelligent Su Mengyao seemed to have been caught up in this intricate web without realizing it.

Li Zhao stared at the clue in his hand, frowning, thinking to himself, "This organization's influence is so vast and complex. If we want to catch them all and completely destroy them, it will probably be a very difficult task!"

Just as everyone was lost in deep thought, suddenly, a very subtle noise was heard outside the window. Although the sound was almost inaudible, it was like a flash of lightning that streaked through the night sky, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Li Zhao suddenly raised his head, a hint of alertness flashing in his eyes.

He quickly gestured to Su Mengyao beside him to keep quiet, then tiptoed towards the window, taking every step with extreme caution, fearing that the slightest sound would attract the attention of those outside.

When he reached the window, he gently placed his fingers on the window frame, narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked outside through the narrow gap.

At this moment, a black shadow flashed by like a ghost.

The black shadow moved as fast as the wind, and people didn't even have time to see its true appearance.

Li Zhao saw this and without hesitation, he jumped out of the window and chased in the direction where the shadow disappeared. Su Mengyao followed closely behind.

The two engaged in a thrilling chase across the palace courtyard. The shadow's speed was unbelievable, covering distances of several meters in the blink of an eye.

Not only that, the black shadow was as familiar with the terrain of the palace as his own backyard. He could turn left and right and always cleverly avoid various obstacles and traps.

While Li Zhao was trying his best to catch up, he was secretly amazed in his heart.

He couldn't help but ponder, "This person is so agile and can move freely in the palace. He must be no ordinary person. But who is he? And who ordered him to sneak into this deep palace?"

Countless questions flooded my mind, making this chase even more confusing...

During the thrilling chase, the ghostly black shadow suddenly disappeared like smoke among the colorful and fragrant flowers.

Seeing this, Li Zhao stopped in his tracks and looked around quickly. His sharp eyes were full of vigilance, and he would not miss any movement.

Just when the atmosphere was becoming suffocatingly heavy, Su Mengyao's terrified cry was suddenly heard.

Li Zhao's heart tightened and he quickly turned around to look in the direction where the sound came from.

Su Mengyao was being strangled by a strong and powerful arm around her slender neck, and a sharp dagger flashing with cold light was mercilessly pressed against her fragile throat.

The person who committed such an evil act was none other than the dark shadow that had just disappeared!

"Your Highness, please don't come over here!" The black shadow warned in an extremely cold tone, and there was a hint of inexplicable familiarity in his voice.

Li Zhao abruptly stopped moving forward upon hearing this, but his gaze was like a burning flame, fixed on the black shadow. He shouted angrily, "Who are you? Why are you acting like this?"

Facing Li Zhao's questioning, the black shadow just sneered disdainfully, then raised his hand calmly and slowly took off the mask on his face.

The moment Li Zhao saw the black shadow's face clearly, he felt as if he was struck by a thunderbolt. His eyes widened in shock, and his mouth opened slightly in extreme astonishment, unable to close for a long time.

It turned out that this black shadow was actually the counselor he had always trusted and relied on the most - Zhang Yi!

"Zhang Yi, you...how could you be like this?" Li Zhao asked with trembling lips, his face full of disbelief.

Zhang Yi's eyes had become extremely crazy at this time, and the madness revealed in them was chilling.

He gritted his teeth and replied, "Your Highness, Your Highness, you are truly too naive! The reforms you have promoted have already touched upon the vested interests of too many people, mine included. I am simply a man of insight and a hero, following this unstoppable trend, simply to find a way out for myself."

Li Zhao felt a sharp pain in his heart. He never thought that the person he trusted the most would betray him. He tried to persuade Zhang Yi to turn back, but Zhang Yi remained unmoved.

"Your Highness, you should give up. The 'Final Plan' cannot be stopped. Your resistance is futile."

While speaking viciously, Zhang Yi gripped the dagger in his hand even tighter. The sharp blade flashing with cold light seemed to be about to pierce through the air and stab the person in front of him in the next second.

At this thrilling, life-or-death moment, a black shadow shot out from the darkness like lightning, accompanied by a fierce roar, and a foot wearing black cloth shoes kicked fiercely at Zhang Yi's wrist holding the dagger.

There was a crisp "clang" sound, and the dagger in Zhang Yi's hand was knocked away by the sudden and powerful kick. After drawing an arc in the air, it fell to the ground with a "clang".

Li Zhao was so shocked by this sudden situation that his whole body trembled. When he came to his senses and took a closer look, he couldn't help but widen his eyes - the person who appeared in front of him was actually the Crown Princess!

The Crown Princess was worried about Li Zhao's safety, so she secretly followed him all the way here.

Seeing the critical situation at this moment, she stepped forward without hesitation, displayed her hidden kung fu skills, and saved Li Zhao's life in time.

After a fierce fight, the three of them finally worked together to successfully subdue Zhang Yi. However, Li Zhao knew very well that what was happening was just the tip of the iceberg of the whole incident.

What kind of huge conspiracy and danger does the mysterious "final plan" hide?

What strategies should they adopt to effectively prevent this terrible crisis that is about to come?

Li Zhao slowly raised his head and looked up at the inky black night sky. His heart felt as if a heavy rock was pressing down on it, filled with endless worries and uneasiness.

He deeply understood that this cruel struggle had only just begun, and the numerous difficulties, obstacles, and severe tests that lay before them far exceeded their initial imagination...