After traveling through time, I became a princess in ancient times

Since the persecution of bandits was no longer a problem in Huaxi County, it has gradually regained its former prosperity under the leadership of Ren Chenxi. However, this has made Xia Yurou, who lives in the palace, very depressed.

The sun was high in the sky as she sat in the pavilion, gently waving a bamboo fan in her hand, but it was difficult to dispel the restlessness in her heart.

Seeing the unhappy look on the princess' face, Xiaoxue's heart trembled, and she asked: "Miss, are you feeling unwell?"

Xia Yurou sighed softly and said, "Although the prince is nice, he is always so depressed. I really can't stand it anymore."

Xiaoxue pursed her lips. She knew what the princess was thinking, but she didn't dare to disobey the prince's instructions: "Miss, the prince is also doing this for your own good. After all, you are pregnant now. There are many people outside, and if something goes wrong..."

She was a little irritable and said unhappily: "I have been staying in the palace for more than a month. I am always so bored that I am about to get sick even if I am not sick."

Seeing the princess's desire for the outside world, Xiaoxue finally agreed and sneaked out of the palace with her.

Once outside, Xia Yurou was like a bird that had regained its freedom, happily running through the streets, while Xiaoxue followed closely behind her in small steps.

Suddenly, a sweet aroma drifted into Xia Yurou's nose. Not far away, a peddler was waving a candied haws in his hand. The bright red candied haws were crystal clear under the sunlight, like tempting rubies.

"Tanghulu, sweet and crispy Tanghulu..."

The hawker's shouting seemed to have a kind of magic, attracting Xia Yurou to quicken her pace and walk towards the hawker, while Xiaoxue, worried about the princess' safety, hurriedly followed.

Xia Yurou picked up a candied haws, tore open the shiny sugar coating, and couldn't wait to take a bite. The sour and sweet taste made her smile with satisfaction.

It turned out that the princess walked so fast because she wanted to eat candied haws. Xiaoxue breathed a sigh of relief and quickly took out a few copper coins from her sleeve to pay the candied haws vendor.

Afterwards, she walked happily on the street again, and with every step she took, she seemed to be immersed in the sweet happiness of the candied haws.

Xiaoxue behind her followed the princess' steps closely and shouted worriedly, "Miss, please slow down and be careful with your steps."

Xia Yurou suddenly noticed that the door of a store in front of her was crowded with people, so she went over curiously to find out what was going on.

As she squeezed in, protecting her belly, a young man in a yellow shirt stood on the stage, reciting a poem, shaking his head.

However, his poem was too plain, even boring. Xia Yurou frowned and muttered softly: "Oh my God, this is also called a poem?"

At this time, a gentleman in green clothes walked up to the stage gracefully and bowed to everyone in a gentlemanly manner: "The spring breeze blows on the long willow branches, and the green water and green mountains reflect the setting sun. The swallows return to their old nests, and the peach blossoms still smile in the spring breeze."

Although this poem is short, it depicts a beautiful picture of spring scenery, making people feel as if they are in the warm spring breeze and feeling the vitality of nature.

But Xia Yurou felt an impulse in her heart, and whispered to Xiaoxue beside her, "I want to go up and try."

Xiaoxue was startled and quickly tried to dissuade her: "Miss, there are too many people here. If something happens to you..."

"It's just reciting a poem, what could go wrong?"

She didn't care whether Xiaoxue agreed or not. She gently pushed away the crowd blocking the stairs and walked towards the lively stage.

Seeing that she had an extraordinary temperament and seemed to be pregnant, the onlookers made way for Xia Yurou.

When Xia Yurou stood on the stage, the green-shirted gentleman was slightly stunned, and bowed his hands and said, "Does the young lady want to challenge me too?"

"I am not talented, but seeing your great poetic talent, I am eager to try my hand at poetry. I hope you can help me."

"Since the young lady is in such a good mood, I shall accompany you."

The hostess cleared her throat and said loudly, "Since both of you are willing to give it a try, Mr. Du will go first."

Du Wenxuan smiled slightly and said, "In spring, all flowers are in full bloom in the garden, but only a beautiful woman stands in front of the pavilion. The wind blows her skirt lightly, and I wonder if she is a fairy who has descended to the mortal world."

He had a smug smile on his face and seemed quite satisfied with his performance. There was a commotion all around him, with enthusiastic applause and cheers everywhere.

Xia Yurou held the candied haws that she had not yet finished eating, and looked past the noisy crowd to the vast sky in the distance.

She closed her eyes slightly, feeling the gentle breeze brushing against her cheeks: "All the birds have flown high, and the lonely cloud has gone away alone. The only mountain I never get tired of looking at is Jingting Mountain."

Every word flows through people's hearts like a clear spring, just like being in the quiet and profound mountains and rivers, feeling the magnificence and tranquility of nature.

Du Wenxuan was surprised and thought for a while, then slowly said: "The river flows slowly eastward, and the lone sail disappears into the blue sky. I look into the sky and miss my old friend. When will we meet again and tell him my true feelings?"

Faced with such a poem full of longing, Xia Yurou was not flustered. She raised the candied haws in her hand and uttered in a clear and loud voice: "The bright moon shines among the pines, and the clear spring flows over the rocks. Listen to the sound of the flowing water quietly, and let your heart wander with nature."

As soon as the poem fell, the whole place fell into silence.

The scholars and writers upstairs put down their pens, looked up at Xia Yurou on the stage, their eyes full of admiration.

One of the older scholars was silently copying Xia Yurou's poems, his pen tip dancing quickly on the paper, as if he wanted to engrave this famous quote from ancient times in his heart, accompanied by the fragrance of ink and the rustling sound of paper intertwined together.

Du Wenxuan had never thought that this woman with such extraordinary temperament could continue his poems so fluently, and each sentence was so profound in meaning that he could not help but admire her.

He shook his head slightly, smiled and bowed to Xia Yurou, saying: "Young lady, you are very talented. I am ashamed of myself. Today's championship should go to you."

"You are overpraising me, sir. Your poems are also excellent. I am just lucky enough to be slightly better."

Upon seeing this, the female host immediately announced loudly: "The champion of today's poetry competition is this girl."

As soon as these words were spoken, applause and cheers rang out again, and people cast admiring glances at Xia Yurou.

Du Wenxuan bowed politely and said, "I admire your poetic talent, young lady. May I ask your name?"

Xia Yurou gently stroked her belly, thinking that it would be better not to reveal her identity in front of so many people. She raised a faint smile and said, "I am... the child's mother."

While Du Wenxuan was stunned, Xiaoxue helped the princess walk out of the crowd slowly and said, "Miss, you are so amazing!"

Xia Yurou shook her head gently, and a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, like the warm spring sunshine shining in her heart.

She did not stop, but said calmly: "It's just to express my feelings."

Du Wenxuan on the stage was still standing there in a daze, looking at the disappearing figure, and suddenly a wicked smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he had caught some interesting prey...