Legend of the Embroiderer

The palace architecture is magnificent, and the magnificent palaces soar into the clouds, blending with the solemn and dignified atmosphere, like an awe-inspiring and gorgeous painting.

In this magnificent and majestic palace, countless people of noble status live.

Su Mengyao, a talented woman from a prominent family, has been extremely intelligent and quick-witted since childhood. With her outstanding wisdom and extraordinary courage, she gradually emerged in the complex and ever-changing environment of the palace.

On this seemingly peaceful day, Su Mengyao's fate suddenly changed drastically.

That night, the moonlight was as soft as water. The bright moonlight poured down on the glittering glazed tiles of the palace, reflecting faint rays of light, like a dream.

Su Mengyao, dressed in a simple and elegant long dress, strolled slowly alone in the winding corridors of the palace.

At this moment, her heart was like the shimmering lake in front of her, with waves rising and falling and difficult to calm down.

It turned out that not long ago, she had met a mysterious old man in this quiet corridor.

The old man had white hair and a youthful face, and his complexion was gaunt. His eyes, as deep as the abyss, seemed to be able to see through everything in the world, revealing an irresistible mysterious aura.

The old man walked steadily up to Su Mengyao and stopped her.

"Su Mengyao, your destiny is by no means ordinary. Every decision you make in the future will directly affect the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of the Tang Dynasty."

The old man's voice was low and powerful, like a huge bell. Every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Su Mengyao's sensitive and intelligent heart hard.

Su Mengyao felt as if her heart was about to jump out of her throat, and the rapidly beating rhythm was like a rapidly beating war drum.

She subconsciously clenched her hands, and a thin layer of sweat had unknowingly seeped out of her palms.

The nervous emotions were like winding vines, tightly wrapped around her already uneasy heart, getting tighter and tighter, almost making it difficult for her to breathe.

Su Mengyao still tried to suppress her inner panic and tried her best to make her voice sound calmer.

Even though she had used all her strength to control herself, her voice still couldn't help but tremble slightly, "Old man, you...what do you mean by this?"

The old man just smiled slightly when he heard this, and a hint of cunning that was difficult for others to grasp suddenly flashed in his deep eyes.

He stroked his beard and said slowly, "The so-called heavenly secrets should not be easily revealed to others.

But, little girl, you're faced with a crucial multiple-choice question! Think carefully before you answer.

You must know that everything in this world has cause and effect, and every decision you make may become a key node that influences the course of history! "

When Su Mengyao heard this, she couldn't help but frown, and her pretty face was full of entanglement and confusion.

She knew very well that this seemingly ordinary choice before her was actually not just about her own future and destiny.

It involves so many things and has such a great impact that it may even affect the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of the entire Tang Dynasty.

Thinking of this, an unprecedented huge pressure came towards her like a mountain, making her almost unable to breathe.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her turbulent mood.

The heavy sense of responsibility was like a huge stone weighing heavily on her heart, making every step she took seem particularly difficult and heavy.

It was late at night in the palace, and everything was quiet and peaceful.

The watery moonlight poured down, illuminating Su Mengyao's slender and tall figure even more clearly and extending it further and further.

She stood there quietly, gazing up at the bright moon hanging high in the sky, thinking to herself: From this moment on, my life will probably never be able to return to the ordinary life of the past.

For the rest of my life, every decision I make will be etched into the long river of history, for future generations to judge...

In the prosperous and peaceful Tang Dynasty court, a grand and luxurious banquet was in full swing.

The palace was decorated with lights everywhere, and the bright lights illuminated the entire space like daylight, dazzlingly brilliant.

The melodious and pleasant sound of stringed instruments lingers in the air, like the sound of nature, lingering in people's ears, making people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

Many nobles were dressed in colorful and exquisite costumes. They held wine glasses, passed them around, toasted each other, and laughed and talked one after another. It was a very lively scene!

However, in this joyful and peaceful atmosphere, the clever and talented female official Su Mengyao vaguely sensed a strange aura in her heart.

In the center of the banquet, members of the royal family sat together, talking and laughing loudly, speaking freely.

They were discussing national affairs or exchanging poems and songs, all of them full of vigor and high spirits. In contrast, Su Mengyao sat alone quietly in the corner, looking a little out of place.

But her beautiful eyes were particularly eye-catching, their gaze as sharp as lightning, as if they could see through the inner world of all things in the world.

Perhaps it was precisely because of Su Mengyao's unique temperament and demeanor that she quickly attracted the attention of the royal family, especially the prince Li Xun, who was always known for his arrogance and contempt for others.

Li Xun narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Su Mengyao closely, with a slightly sarcastic smile on his lips, and then said in a condescending tone:

"Su Mengyao, ah Su Mengyao, I think your eyes are extremely sharp! Could it be that you are dissatisfied with this banquet hosted by our Tang Dynasty?"

As soon as he finished speaking, it was like a stone that caused a thousand ripples. The originally noisy banquet hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on Su Mengyao.

The corners of Su Mengyao's mouth rose slightly, outlining a faint smile.

Behind this seemingly relaxed smile, she concealed her inner calmness and composure. She knew very well that at this moment in the midst of such a grand banquet, any misstep could lead to unpredictable consequences.

Therefore, she must rely on her own wisdom to cleverly resolve this sudden conflict.

She slowly stood up, her movements light and graceful, like a dancing butterfly.

Then, she bowed slightly and performed a standard and dignified etiquette to everyone. Her posture was as noble and beautiful as a blooming lotus.

Then, she raised her head, her eyes clear as water, and replied softly, "Your Highness, I'm afraid you've misunderstood. Mengyao is simply witnessing such a prosperous and lively banquet for the first time, and she was momentarily moved."

Hearing this, Li Xun couldn't help but snort coldly, with obvious dissatisfaction on his face.

Obviously, he didn't believe Su Mengyao's explanation at all.

"Feelings? Humph! This prince can see that you have ulterior motives! You are just a woman, yet you dare to act so recklessly in this solemn palace. Do you really think that the dignity of my royal family does not exist?"

After saying that, he stared at Su Mengyao with sharp eyes, trying to catch a hint of panic or guilt in the other's expression.

Facing Li Xun's aggressive questioning, a barely perceptible glimmer of determination flashed across Su Mengyao's eyes.

Then, she took a deep breath, kept her voice calm but powerful, and said, "Your Highness, this is wrong.

Although Mengyao is a woman, she has known the importance of "loyalty and righteousness" since she was a child.

Today, our Tang Dynasty is in its heyday, and we urgently need many loyal and virtuous people to assist the emperor in governing the country.

Meng Yao knows that she is not very talented and well-educated, and although she does not dare to compare herself to those loyal ministers and generals, she believes that she has never had any disloyalty to the court.

As soon as Su Mengyao spoke these righteous words, the nobles around her who were originally whispering and discussing were immediately shocked.

They never imagined that this seemingly weak and gentle woman had such extraordinary wit and courage, and was able to face the prince's accusations fearlessly in public and make such a brilliant response.

Li Xun's expression became even more gloomy and ugly because of Su Mengyao's words.

He never expected that the woman in front of him could handle his difficulties so calmly and even won the secret admiration of others present.

"Hmph! Just a flatterer!" Li Xun snorted coldly, his stern eyes fixed on Su Mengyao in front of him, and his voice revealed a hint of threat without any concealment, as if he was a beast about to pounce on its prey.

Faced with such a fierce momentum, Su Mengyao remained calm. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her slightly panicked heart.

Because she knew very well that the current situation was both a severe test and a rare opportunity for her.

After calming down for a moment, Su Mengyao slowly opened her cherry lips and whispered:

"Your Highness, please calm down. Although Mengyao may not possess extraordinary talent, her heartfelt devotion to the Tang Dynasty is evident to all. As long as I can contribute even a small part to the Tang Dynasty, even if it means risking my life, I will do it. If Your Highness has any questions or difficulties that require resolution, please let me know. Mengyao will listen attentively and will do her utmost to offer her advice."

As Su Mengyao finished speaking, the originally lively banquet suddenly fell into silence.

Everyone held their breath, not daring to make the slightest sound, for fear of accidentally angering the prince who was already in a rage.

All eyes were focused on Li Xun at this moment, and everyone was quietly waiting for his next reaction.

In this suffocating atmosphere of silence, only Su Mengyao still maintained that rare calmness and composure.

Her beautiful eyes were as clear as water, sparkling with unwavering light, extraordinary intelligence and cleverness.

At this moment, this sudden conflict is not only a huge test of her ability to respond quickly, but also a severe test of whether she is truly loyal to the Tang Dynasty.