Legend of the Embroiderer

Su Mengyao's design was carefully polished for countless days and nights, and was finally presented to Empress Wu Zetian on a sunny morning.

When those gorgeous and beautiful clothes appeared before Wu Zetian, she couldn't help but marvel at them.

These costumes are not simply made up of ordinary fabrics and silk threads. They seem to carry thousands of years of history and cultural heritage, and fully display the prosperous style of the Tang Dynasty.

Wu Zetian gazed at these exquisite costumes and thought to herself: Such outstanding works should allow the whole world to appreciate the elegance of the Tang Dynasty!

So, she made a decisive decision to personally display Su Mengyao's design results at an upcoming grand diplomatic banquet, taking this opportunity to demonstrate to the world the powerful cultural soft power of the Tang Dynasty.

As night fell and the lights came on, the entire city of Chang'an was decorated with lights and was bustling with activity.

Envoys from various countries responded to the invitation and gathered together.

They all wore distinctive national costumes with their own country's characteristics, competing with each other in beauty, forming a colorful picture.

The moment Su Mengyao's designs debuted, the once bustling banquet hall fell silent. Everyone's eyes were captivated by the clothes, unable to look away.

The patterns on the clothes were as natural and smooth as flowing water, and every detail was handled just right, which was truly a work of art that was beyond compare.

The color matching is bold yet harmonious, some are bright and attractive, some are elegant and fresh, perfectly interpreting the prosperity and open and inclusive mind of the Tang Dynasty.

"This is the splendor of the Tang Dynasty. It's breathtaking!"

An envoy from a foreign country couldn't help but express his sincere admiration.

His eyes were like being attracted by a magnet, fixed on the clothes in front of him, not willing to relax for a moment.

He kept muttering words of praise for Su Mengyao's design, as if he was intoxicated by this wonderful artistic atmosphere.

Seeing this, the other envoys also echoed it. For a moment, the sound of praise filled the entire banquet hall.

Amidst this flood of praise, some discordant notes were quietly ringing out.

Among them, there was a noble who came from afar. He was standing in the crowd, staring at those exquisite costumes with a cold and greedy look.

A subtle gloom flashed across his eyes, and he murmured:

"If I can't own such a beautiful and exquisitely crafted piece of clothing, it would be a waste of it! It's such a pity..."

As the words fell, a sinister and cunning conspiracy gradually took root in his heart and spread rapidly.

This sinister noble secretly made up his mind to take these amazing clothing designs for himself by any means necessary.

Su Mengyao stood quietly in a corner of the banquet.

She was wearing a gorgeous long dress, like a blooming flower, and stood out in the crowd.

Her heart, which was originally excited by everyone's praise, was now shrouded in an inexplicable tension.

Because she knew very well that this grand banquet was not only a severe test of her personal design talent, but also a critical moment that determined whether the entire Tang Dynasty culture could shine in a foreign country.

Su Mengyao raised her head slightly, looked at the bustling crowd in the distance, and thought secretly in her heart.

She bit her lip lightly, and then whispered in a voice that only she could hear:

"These designs I have meticulously crafted will surely transcend thousands of mountains and rivers and overcome numerous obstacles, showcasing the unique charm and supreme elegance of our Tang Dynasty culture to the world!"

Su Mengyao's achievements in the palace are brilliant and eye-catching.

With her extraordinary talent and unremitting efforts, she not only successfully won the high praise of Empress Wu Zetian, but was also entrusted with an important task - serving as the chief designer of the palace.

From then on, she was like a shining star, leading the fashion trends of the entire Tang Dynasty.

Behind this dazzling glory, the complex power structure within the palace is quietly and subtly changing.

A new conflict is brewing, like the calm before the storm.

Those powerful people who held high positions in the palace watched Su Mengyao's status and fame rise to prominence, and they couldn't help but feel a burning fire of jealousy in their hearts.

So, these people with ulterior motives quietly gathered in a secluded corner of the palace, whispering to each other in low voices, secretly discussing how to deal with this woman who was in the limelight.

"Even though Su Mengyao has some talent, how can she be the only one to stand out and dominate the court?"

One of them said this with gritted teeth, his eyes revealing a sinister and cunning look, as well as dissatisfaction that was difficult to conceal.

The others nodded in agreement and began to rack their brains to plot all kinds of conspiracies and tricks in an attempt to bring Su Mengyao down.

On the other hand, how could the intelligent and perceptive Su Mengyao be unaware of these undercurrents?

She stood quietly on the towering balcony of the palace, gazing into the distance, a barely perceptible worry flashed across her beautiful eyes.

The breeze gently brushed across her face, ruffling a few strands of hair, but it couldn't soothe the uneasiness that arose in her heart.

"In the palace, glory is often accompanied by endless crises..." She murmured to herself, as if she had foreseen the storm that was about to sweep over.

But even so, she still clenched her fists firmly and made a secret determination: no matter how bumpy the road ahead is, she must stick to her hard-earned position and continue to promote the vigorous development of culture.

Because she knew very well that this was not only about personal honor and disgrace, but also about maintaining the supreme glory of the Tang Empire!

Wu Zetian sat upright on the dragon throne, gazing intently at Su Mengyao who was standing below, with an expression of undisguised admiration on her face.

She raised her hand slightly, and her clear and majestic voice echoed like a thunder in the empty hall:

"Su Mengyao! I must express my sincere admiration for your talent and courage. The designs you meticulously conceived and implemented are as dazzling as the brilliant stars in the night sky, making the profound and extensive culture of the Tang Dynasty shine with a new and dazzling brilliance! From today on, I officially appoint you as the Chief Designer of our dynasty. This honor is truly well-deserved! I hope you will continue to utilize your intelligence and talents and contribute even more to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."

As Wu Zetian finished her words, the entire hall fell into a dead silence.

Everyone turned their eyes to Su Mengyao, the woman who had just achieved such a high status.

At this moment, Su Mengyao seemed a little flattered. She had never expected that she would receive such high praise from Her Majesty the Queen and be entrusted with such an important task.

After a brief moment of surprise, she quickly came to her senses and respectfully bowed to Wu Zetian above her, saying loudly:

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will do my best to live up to your high expectations!"

In this way, Wu Zetian's decision not only gave Su Mengyao unprecedented power, but also meant that from then on she would shoulder greater responsibilities.

For Su Mengyao, this is both a rare opportunity and a challenging journey...