Legend of the Embroiderer

Deep within the magnificent and majestic imperial palace, a mysterious woman in a black robe was carefully leading a team into an extremely hidden and little-known secret room.

This secret room seems to have been forgotten by time. It is ancient and weathered. The surrounding stone walls are covered with dense spider webs, like traces left by the years.

An atmosphere of long-forgotten history fills the entire space, which makes people feel awe.

I saw the mysterious woman holding a lantern that emitted a faint light. The light flickered in the dim room like a candle in the wind.

As the light moved, rows of dusty ancient books gradually appeared before everyone's eyes.

These ancient books are very old, and their spines are worn and faded, but one can still feel the important information and wisdom they once contained.

Li Zhao and Su Mengyao stood side by side in front of this row of ancient books, their brows furrowed tightly, their eyes gleaming with a strong desire for unknown knowledge.

As a noble prince, Li Zhao usually lives a life of luxury, but when faced with these ancient books full of mysteries, he couldn't help but concentrate on them.

Su Mengyao's beautiful eyes were fixed on the ancient book in front of her, as if she wanted to see the truth hidden in it through the layers of dust.

At this time, the mysterious woman said in a voice so soft that it was almost inaudible: "Everyone, these ancient books contain shocking secrets about the Sealing Stone and the Portal."

Although her words were light, they were like a thunderclap exploding in everyone's ears, instantly igniting the fire of curiosity deep in everyone's hearts.

Especially Li Zhao and Su Mengyao, after looking at each other, they saw irrepressible excitement and anticipation in each other's eyes.

Li Zhao's eyes quickly swept over the ancient books, then he stretched out his right hand and gently touched the fragile pages of an ancient book.

The touch from his fingertips made him truly feel the weight of history, as if he could travel through time and space and have a conversation with the ancients.

He turned his head slightly to look at Su Mengyao beside him, a slightly relaxed smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said softly: "Mengyao, let us unravel these long-hidden secrets together."

There was a hint of confidence and calmness in his tone, trying to ease the slightly tense atmosphere.

Su Mengyao nodded slightly and said softly, "Your Highness, let us join hands and fight and explore together!"

Her soft voice was as gentle as a spring breeze, but the firm determination contained in it was unquestionable.

In this tense atmosphere, the tacit understanding between the two became increasingly prominent. Sometimes they would immerse themselves in studying ancient texts, and sometimes they would share their latest discoveries with each other.

Whenever they achieve something, an expression of ecstasy appears on their faces; when faced with possible crises and obstacles, a deep worry will unconsciously appear between their brows.

On the other side, Wu Chen and Lu Zhanyuan were also busy in this secret room. Wu Chen twirled his beard lightly with his hands, a faint smile on his lips, and his steady and powerful voice slowly rang out:

"In my opinion, the power contained in this seal stone is probably far beyond our previous estimates. Therefore, we must not take it lightly when taking action!"

After saying this, his eyes, as deep as a pool of water, stared at the seal stone in front of him, as if he wanted to see through its surface to see the secret hidden within.

Lu Zhanyuan was concentrating on examining the map in his hand, carefully marking the locations of possible portals on it.

His eyes were extremely sharp, like two bolts of lightning streaking through the night sky, not missing any subtle clues.

"No matter what, we must seize the initiative and firmly grasp the situation. We must not let those men in black succeed!"

Lu Zhanyuan said this with a serious face, obviously having a clear understanding of the current situation, so he behaved extremely cautiously in such a mysterious and dangerous environment.

In the secret room, the air seemed to be frozen, and dust particles danced in the faint light, intertwining with the faint scent of ink, forming a unique and mysterious atmosphere.

Li Zhao and Su Mengyao stood side by side, like two stars leaning against each other, standing quietly in front of the rows of ancient books.

Their fingertips gently turned the yellowed and fragile pages, and every touch seemed to awaken long-dormant historical memories.

These ancient books carry the sedimentation of countless years, and perhaps they contain the key secrets about the sealing stone and the portal.

Li Zhao's eyes were like a swift bird, moving between the ancient books. Suddenly, his gaze fell on Su Mengyao's focused face beside him.

The sunlight shines through the narrow window, outlining her graceful figure like a delicate painting.

At that moment, Li Zhao felt a warm torrent surging in his heart and quickly flowing throughout his body.

He pursed his lips slightly, mustered up the courage and whispered: "Mengyao, have you ever thought about, when all this is over, we..."

When the words came to his lips, he couldn't help but hesitate, because he knew very well what it meant to say these words at this moment.

The emotion hidden deep in his heart eventually overcame all his concerns, and he continued, "Can we walk the long road ahead hand in hand?"

Although there was a hint of hesitation in his words, what was revealed more was his deep and passionate affection for Su Mengyao.

Su Mengyao's fingers were originally turning the pages of the book lightly, but when she heard Li Zhao's words, she suddenly stopped.

She slowly raised her head, her beautiful eyes meeting Li Zhao's. For a moment, a flash of surprise passed through her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by endless tenderness.

"Prince," she said in a clear and melodious voice, like a yellow oriole singing out of a valley, "regardless of whether the road ahead is smooth or bumpy, I am willing to walk side by side with you."

Although this brief answer was not loud, it was like a gentle spring breeze blowing gently across the calm lake of the heart, immediately stirring up layers of ripples that could not be calmed for a long time.

During this intense exploration, the tacit understanding between the two was fully demonstrated. Without excessive words, a simple glance was enough to read each other's thoughts.

This kind of silent communication brought their hearts closer, as if in this secret room, everything in the world was no longer important, and only each other was eternal.

Wu Chen stood calmly at one side, silent, but his deep and wise eyes never left the two people in front of him.

I saw him gently twisting the long beard on his chin, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely noticeable smile.

It was as if he had already seen through everything and understood the subtle changes that had quietly taken place between the prince and Miss Su.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince and Miss Su, the bond between you is like the powerful force contained within this mysterious Sealing Stone. The deeper we delve, the more unfathomable its depth becomes."

Wu Chen spoke slowly, and although his voice was soft, it was clearly heard by everyone present.

At this moment, Lu Zhanyuan was concentrating on staring at the yellowed map in his hand, which was densely covered with various marks and annotations.

His brow furrowed slightly, his eyes gleaming with a sharp, cold light. "Everyone, time is of the essence! The schemes and plots of those men in black must not be underestimated. They are like venomous snakes lurking in the darkness, poised to strike us deadly at any moment."

Lu Zhanyuan's words rang like a warning bell in everyone's hearts, causing the prince and Miss Su, who were just immersed in emotional communication, to come back to their senses instantly and their expressions became serious.

In a dark corner deep in the palace, a figure shrouded in a black nightgown lurked quietly like a ghost.

This person was none other than the fearsome leader of the men in black. Through the slits of his mask, his cold and sinister eyes stared intently at the group of people busy exploring in the distance.

His eyes were as sharp as a hawk, not missing any slight movement. At this moment, he was secretly planning his carefully planned conspiracy.

As soon as the portal to the unknown land is opened, he will seize control and realize the huge ambition that has been hidden in his heart for a long time and is unknown to others.

The inky black night covers the earth like a huge curtain, mysterious and profound.

In this thick darkness, a figure in a black robe moved through it like a ghost, appearing and disappearing. His figure was erratic, as if blending into the darkness.

He lowered his head slightly and muttered to himself, "The powerful force contained in this seal stone will be the key to restoring my family's former glory!"

As he spoke, he could hardly conceal the smugness that lingered deep within him. Meanwhile, his slender, bony hands gently toyed with a dark, faintly glowing jade.

This piece of jade may seem ordinary, but it is actually one of the important keys to open the portal to an unknown world.

Although Li Zhao, who is in the team, is very busy at the moment, but with his keen intuition, he knows that everything happening before his eyes is just the beginning and things are far from over.

His eyes would quickly scan the surrounding environment from time to time, not missing any tiny corner, as if he was trying to search for some crucial clues or signs.

"Everyone, be on your guard! That man in black is definitely not going to let us go!"

Li Zhao shouted loudly while commanding everyone in an orderly manner. His voice was slightly playful, and he obviously wanted to ease the tense and oppressive atmosphere in this way.

Su Mengyao, who was standing aside, narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, and her eyes were flashing with eager anticipation for the upcoming fierce battle.

"Hmph, no matter what schemes the man in black has, they will be exposed in the face of our ingenuity and will eventually be completely revealed!"

Her voice was clear and melodious, like the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley. Even in such a gentle tone, it was filled with an incomparably firm belief and determination.

Wu Chen gently stroked his beard, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and a faint smile brushed across his face like a spring breeze. His deep eyes seemed to contain endless Zen and wisdom, and wisps of Zen were looming.

He said slowly, "As the saying goes, the net of heaven is vast and wide, and nothing can escape it. No matter how cunningly and concealed the conspiracy of the man in black is, we will eventually see through it!"

His profound attainments in Taoism enabled him to remain calm and composed even in such an urgent situation, like a towering mountain.

It firmly creates a peaceful and harmonious sky for the entire team and continuously provides everyone with strong spiritual support and encouragement.

Lu Zhanyuan was staring intently at the yellowed and worn map spread out in front of him, carefully marking out places on the map that might be the hiding places of the men in black.

His eyes were like the dazzling stars in the night sky, flashing with sharp and keen light.

He said in a deep voice, "We must be prepared and on high alert, just in case that man in black suddenly attacks us when the portal opens and kills us by surprise!"

Being in this unknown environment full of variables and dangers, Lu Zhanyuan became more and more cautious.