The princess arrives and the prosperous Tang Dynasty begins

Lin Xiao stood blankly on the bustling modern street, her ears filled with the sound of car horns, the noise of the crowd and the dynamic music coming from the shop speakers. Her eyes wandered among the high-rise buildings around her. Those skyscrapers stood like giants, and the glass curtain walls reflected the dazzling sunlight, making it difficult for her to open her eyes. On the road, the vehicles flowed endlessly, like a rushing steel torrent.

The Tang Dynasty costume she wore was out of place in this modern city. The exquisite embroidery and gorgeous silk formed a sharp contrast with the fashionable clothes of the people around her. Passers-by cast curious glances at her, some pointed, some whispered, and some took out their mobile phones to take pictures.

Her appearance was like a beautiful scenery, attracting the attention of many passers-by. People stopped and looked at her clothes curiously. Some even walked up to her and asked about the origin of her clothes. She smiled and explained that it was a traditional dress from the Tang Dynasty.

"Wow, it's so beautiful!" a little girl exclaimed excitedly, with envy in her eyes. Her mother also smiled, seeming to be happy with her daughter's reaction.

"Are you filming a movie?" a young man asked curiously, his eyes staying on her for a long time.

"No, this is my everyday wear," she replied with a smile, a hint of pride in her tone.

"Wow, really? That's so cool!" the young man exclaimed. He took out his cell phone and wanted to take a photo with her.

She readily agreed and took a photo with the young man. This scene attracted more passers-by, who gathered around her and wanted to take photos with her. She smiled and fulfilled their requests one by one.

"Thank you for letting us see such beautiful clothes." A passerby said gratefully.

"You're welcome. I'm glad to share my hobby with you all," she replied with a smile, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.

Her appearance not only aroused people's strong interest in Tang Dynasty clothing, but also made people feel the charm of traditional culture. In this modern city, her dress has become a unique landscape, attracting the attention of many passers-by.

Lin Xiao took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. However, the smell of car exhaust and various modern spices in the air made her frown. This was completely different from the fresh and natural air of the Tang Dynasty, which was filled with the fragrance of soil and flowers. She closed her eyes and tried to recall the smell of the Tang Dynasty, which was the fragrance of soil after rain, the fragrance of wheat ears in the fields, and the fragrance of flowers in the courtyard.

Slowly opening her eyes, Lin Xiao revealed a trace of confusion. Everything in front of her was so familiar, yet so strange. The tall buildings, modern transportation, and complex traffic lights all made her feel a little overwhelmed. She had lived in the Tang Dynasty for too long and had become accustomed to the slow pace and simple life there. But now, this fast-paced, technologically-filled modern society made her feel as if she was in a completely unfamiliar world.

But in this confusion, there was also an irrepressible surprise. After all, she finally returned to her own era, the place she once missed so much. She thought of the days and nights in the Tang Dynasty. Although she had been happy and successful, she was always homesick. Now, she was finally back and was about to see her family whom she missed day and night. This joy made her heart beat faster involuntarily.

She subconsciously reached out her hand and stopped a passing taxi. The taxi driver was a middle-aged man. He looked at Lin Xiao with strange eyes through the rearview mirror. Lin Xiao's ancient costume made him feel very novel, but he still maintained his professional enthusiasm and asked, "Girl, where are you going?"

Lin Xiao gave her home address with a tremor in her voice. The driver nodded, stepped on the accelerator, and sped away.

Lin Xiao sat in the back seat of the car, staring at the street scenes passing by outside the window. The huge billboards, flashing neon lights and hurried pedestrians were like fast-switching slides, which made her overwhelmed. She saw a large shopping mall with people coming and going at the door, carrying large and small bags, with satisfied smiles on their faces; she saw a subway station entrance with people pouring in and out like a tide; she saw a young couple walking hand in hand on the street, and their sweet smiles made her heart warm.

As the car sped along the road, Lin Xiao's thoughts kept drifting. She recalled the happy times she spent with her parents when she was a child, when the family sat around the dining table, laughing and talking, full of warmth; she recalled the scenes of playing with her sister Lin Ping, chasing and playing in the park, sharing secrets in the room; she recalled her room, the soft bed, the bookshelves full of books, and the photos on the wall.

"We're almost there, girl." The driver's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Lin Xiao came back to her senses and saw that the car had driven into a familiar street. Every blade of grass, every brick and every tile here made her feel extremely familiar. Her heartbeat became more and more intense, and her hands were tightly clasped together, her palms full of sweat.

The taxi stopped downstairs of her house. Lin Xiao paid the fare, opened the door, and staggered toward the main door of the apartment building. She looked up at the familiar window, her heart full of anticipation.

As she walked into the corridor, her footsteps echoed in the silent space. With each staircase she climbed, she became more excited. Finally, she arrived at her door.

Lin Xiao raised his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then knocked on the door gently.

There was a sound of hurried footsteps from inside the door, and then the door opened.

"Sister!" A clear voice sounded, and sister Lin Ping appeared at the door. Her face was full of surprise and disbelief, and tears instantly welled up in her eyes.

Lin Xiao hugged his sister in his arms, feeling her warmth and trembling.

"Xiao'er!" Parents' voices came from the living room, full of excitement and joy.

Lin Xiao walked into the living room and saw her parents walking towards her quickly. Her mother's eyes were full of tears, and her father's face also showed a relieved smile.

The family hugged each other tightly, tears flowing freely. At this moment, all the longing, all the care, all the waiting, turned into this warm hug.

"Child, you're finally back." The mother stroked Lin Xiao's hair, her voice choked with sobs.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back." The father kept repeating this sentence, his eyes full of love.

Lin Xiao raised her head and looked at her parents and sister, her heart filled with happiness and peace. She knew that no matter how the outside world changed, home would always be her warmest harbor.