In this process, Ling Yichen and Jun Mo Ran also faced numerous difficulties and challenges. Their modern ideas and practices were often questioned and opposed by some traditional forces. Some conservative scholars believed that Ling Yichen's teaching content was too unorthodox and did not conform to the orthodox thinking of ancient times; some traditional embroiderers felt that Jun Mo Ran's embroidery style was too peculiar and violated the rules of traditional embroidery. Faced with these doubts and oppositions, they did not back down, but proved their value with their actions and achievements. Ling Yichen's students achieved excellent results in the imperial examinations, demonstrating a profound understanding of knowledge and unique ways of thinking in their essays, forcing those who doubted Ling Yichen to re-examine his teaching methods. Jun Mo Ran's embroidery received high praise in the court exhibition, with even the emperor and empress praising her work, which gradually silenced those who opposed her.
As time passed, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran's influence in the ancient world grew ever stronger. Their names not only spread widely among the common people but also reached the imperial palace. The emperor, having heard of their deeds, became deeply interested in them and summoned them for an audience. In the palace, they showcased modern cultural and artistic achievements to the emperor, such as Ling Yichen performing excerpts from a modern drama and Jun Moran displaying modern-style embroidery works. The emperor was captivated by these novelties, highly recognizing their talent and contributions, and bestowed upon them official positions, hoping they would make even greater contributions to the cultural prosperity and development of the nation.
Ling Yichen was appointed as a cultural envoy, responsible for cultural exchange and cooperation with various countries. He led delegations to neighboring countries, spreading the culture and art of the Shenghua Dynasty to other nations, while also bringing back outstanding cultures from other countries. During his visits, he fully utilized his diplomatic skills and cultural literacy, enhancing friendship and understanding between countries through cultural exhibitions and performances. Jun Moran was appointed as a court embroidery artist, responsible for creating various exquisite embroidered items and works of art for the palace. She opened an embroidery workshop in the palace, teaching embroidery techniques to the palace maids, greatly improving the level of court embroidery. She also participated in the palace's decorative design, adding a unique artistic charm to the palace with her embroidery works.
In this ancient and prosperous dynasty, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran made a magnificent transformation from modern entertainment stars to inheritors and innovators of ancient culture. Their past identities brought them unique perspectives and abilities, while their new missions have allowed them to find meaning and value in this unfamiliar era. Like two brilliant stars, they shine brightly in the ancient sky, writing their own legendary story and leaving a significant mark on the cultural fusion and development of two eras.
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