Chapter 26
His fingertips unconsciously tightened, causing the screen in front of him to move. Xia Zi behind him exclaimed in surprise, "This embroidery actually has two sides!"
With a slight movement of his hand, Song Xuan flipped the entire embroidered painting over.
The night was deep, the crescent moon hung high, and on the desert border, swords clashed and horses galloped.
It's a battlefield, it's bloodshed, it's warriors, it's life and death...
Song Xuan's breathing quickened slightly, as one side witnessed peace and tranquility, while the other witnessed a grand battle.
"The person who embroidered this picture is truly an extraordinary person," Xia Zi couldn't find the words to describe her feelings at that moment, and could only manage to utter this sentence.
It's truly astonishing.
If the peaceful seas and tranquil rivers on the other side are what the painter sees and hears, then the war and cavalry on this side are what he cherishes deep in his heart.
There is a nation and its people, and there is also great love.
No wonder Miss Shen was able to shed her finery and go outside the city to distribute porridge to the refugees...
Song Xuan was no less shocked than Xia Xiazi. In addition to being shocked, he was also filled with countless excitement and exhilaration.
The gentleness in his eyes had vanished, replaced by a sharp edge and an air of determination.
Just then, the voice of a young eunuch came from inside the courtyard: "The Emperor and the Empress have arrived—"
The Emperor and Empress arrived together, and during the palace banquet tonight, they could vaguely discern the Crown Prince's attitude.
With the Crown Prince approaching adulthood, it's best to decide on the Crown Princess position as soon as possible.
The emperor and empress entered the study, swallowing the words that were about to be spoken, and were immediately attracted by the embroidery in the room. They didn't even glance at Song Xuan, and quickly walked to the embroidery.
"When did such a skilled embroiderer appear in the palace! She has embroidered this desert battlefield so vividly, and the peaceful scene of the capital is even more exquisite!" The emperor exclaimed in amazement.
The Empress reached out and touched the gold thread on the embroidery, her eyes shining with an eerie light: "The skill of this double-sided embroidery is something that even the palace embroiderers cannot replicate. It is no exaggeration to call this embroidery the best in the world!"
She has always loved embroidery and would order people to find double-sided embroidery in the countryside. This kind of embroidery technique is complicated and requires a lot of eyesight, and only a few pieces can be found in a year. The largest one she has found over the years is a round fan with only a peony on one side and a pine tree on the other. She treasures it very much.
But now, in her son's palace, there was a double-sided embroidery the size of a screen, and the content of the embroidery was even more unusual, so she was naturally overjoyed.
Seeing that the Emperor and Empress had focused their attention on the embroidery, Song Xuan's gentle expression softened slightly, and he stepped forward to block the embroidery from view.
He asked, "What brings Father and Mother here so late?"
Upon hearing Song Xuan's question, the Emperor and Empress composed themselves, suppressing their excitement and regaining their usual dignity.
The Emperor said solemnly, "Ahem, Xuan'er, your mother and I have come here today to ask you about the selection of your Crown Princess, as well as your views on the Lin and Shen families."
Lin Minxin became arrogant because of his favored status, and Shen Zheng was no pushover either.
The family backgrounds of both families do fit the criteria for the Crown Princess, but the two families' backgrounds are not suitable.
However, the crown prince's happiness is the most important thing. Once the candidate is determined, the difficulties can be overcome with a little effort.
Song Xuan looked thoughtful, and after a moment, he said:
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