My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

The grand Crystal Empire, protected by the Crystal Heart, had withstood countless disasters. Today was a special day—a magnificent festival was being held by Cadance and Shining Armor to celebrate the Empire’s liberation from King Sombra’s grasp. Twilight and her friends were invited as guests of honor, and excitement filled the Empire as news spread of an esteemed guest arriving from the East. To make a good impression and in gratitude for Twilight and her friends' past help, the citizens eagerly gathered at the train station to welcome them.

"Twily! Welcome back to the Crystal Empire~" Shining Armor and Cadance greeted Twilight with warm embraces as soon as she stepped off the train.

"Oh…my dear brother! Cadance! You have no idea what I've been through these past few days!" Twilight gripped Shining Armor’s hoof tightly, saying excitedly, "I feel like I need you both now more than ever!"

"Don’t worry, Twily, we’ve got everything covered! I’m sure you saw the weather on your way here; Chrysalis won’t stand a chance," Shining Armor reassured her, patting her hoof gently. “And if it helps, I’ll add another anti-changeling spell as a precaution.”

"Yes, Twily, you’re safe here,” Cadance added warmly, looking with concern at Twilight’s disheveled appearance. “You look exhausted, though. Why don’t you rest first? I’ll have a hot bath drawn for you."

Well I'm at ease with you guys around My dear brother, sister-in-law Cadance, thank you for all you have done!! I'm sorry, but I have to leave immediately to return to Canterlot to deal with the escape of the Chrysalis. I can't stay any longer. Please take care of the other ponies. "

Twilight didn't want to leave with her companions, but she was now in a mess because of the matter with the Chrysalis and the Alicorn Amulet. Being invited to the Crystal Empire was only a delaying tactic after she and her friends discussed it, to stall the ambassador so that she could continue to track the whereabouts of the Alicorn Amulet and the Chrysalis.

"You're letting everypony rest while you sneak back to get busy? Flurry Heart has been waiting to see her aunt for a long time~" Cadance joked while showing Twilight the young colt lying on her back.

Twilight's expression softened, and she hugged the little one warmly. “Oh, my dear Flurry Heart~ I've missed you so much! How have you been?” Shining Armor smiled, watching the interaction with a look of relief and gratitude toward Cadance.

“Alright, alright… I’ll stay for the morning at least, but I really have to leave after lunch,” Twilight finally agreed, finding herself unable to resist Flurry’s affectionate snuggles.

"This is the guest I mentioned in my letter—the honorable Ambassador Meng Yu,” Twilight said, quickly introducing her distinguished guest to Shining Armor and Cadance, who warmly greeted her.

"Welcome to the Crystal Empire, Ambassador Meng Yu!" Shining Armor and Cadance said warmly, as Flurry Heart gave Meng Yu an affectionate hug around the neck.

“A pleasure to meet you both, Prince Shining Armor and Princess Cadance,” Meng Yu replied, smiling while balancing the eager foal. “These are my personal guards, Jin Yang and Jin Yun.”

"It's my honor." Jin Yun and Jin Yang simultaneously lifted their cloaks to one side of their bodies, revealing the gorgeous clothing hidden underneath. While speaking, he bowed his head and leaned forward, quickly drawing his right hoof from his left hoof arm towards the tip of his hoof, making a sound of friction from his clothes. Then, using the left hoof to stroke the right hoof in the same way, wait a few seconds before letting the cloak cover yourself again.

Shining Armor and Cadance also knew why they had been wearing the cloaks. Such exquisite and gorgeous clothes will make anyone want to take a closer look.

“Please follow me, Ambassador; you must be tired from the journey,” Cadance said, guiding Meng Yu toward the castle, sharing the history of the Crystal Empire along the way. Shining Armor and Twilight lingered behind, speaking in hushed voices.

“Please, big brother, find a way to delay the ambassador! You can’t imagine the trouble Chrysalis caused,” Twilight whispered urgently. “When the ambassador told me her clothes were stolen and Rarity showed up wearing them, I thought my heart would stop! Oh my poor Rarity..... she was really terrified when Jin Yun drew her sword!”

“And the worst of all, Chrysalis disguised herself as the ambassador to steal the Alicorn Amulet! How am I supposed to explain that?”

"Twily, why not just tell the ambassador and ask for her help?” Shining Armor suggested, concerned, but Twilight’s horrified look stopped him.

“Are you out of your mind? I can’t just walk up to her and say I let the amulet fall into the hooves of a villain who stole her clothes!”

“But…” Shining Armor started, only to be silenced by Twilight's raised hoof.

"I just need some time ..... Brother, the only thing left is the Everfree Forest that hasn't been set up with anti-Changeling magic yet, and I'll bet Chrysalis is hiding in there! I've already gathered a group of soldiers from Canterlot, and I'm planning to go into the forest today to conduct a carpet search." Twilight paused at that point, then intentionally looked ahead at the group to make sure no other foals were eavesdropping before continuing:

And…I need you to keep an eye on Ambassador Meng Yu for me.”

“Why?” Shining Armor voiced his question, wondering why Twilight was doing this.

“Starlight discovered the spell from the statue is an Eastern one—the same one that freed Chrysalis. I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but…” Twilight hesitated. “I have to make sure. At least to clear the ambassador of any suspicion.”

“Alright, but please don’t overwork yourself,” Shining Armor said, giving her shoulder a comforting pat.

“Of course, of course. I feel much better knowing you two are here with me.” Twilight smiled. “Now, tell me how you two have been! I’ve missed you both so much.”

"Hah! I thought you’d never ask!” Shining Armor laughed, thrilled to finally share the latest news.