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

Late at night, when Ren Chenxi stepped into the palace, the palace was already quiet. Only the faint light of the candles swayed gently in the night breeze, and the starry sky illuminated this deep mansion.

Although his steps were steady, he could not hide his fatigue after being busy, and there was a deep sense of weariness between his brows.

When Ren Chenxi came to the bedroom in the east wing, an elegant orchid fragrance wafted into his nose. Xia Yurou was sitting beside the couch, holding a wet towel in her hand.

Seeing that the prince had finally returned, Xia Yurou quickly stood up to greet him and said sweetly: "Prince, you have worked hard. Rouer will massage your shoulders to relieve your fatigue."

This made Ren Chenxi suddenly feel a little flattered, but the smile on her face was like a spring breeze, instantly dispelling the fatigue all over her body.

He sat on the edge of the bed, letting Rouer's boneless hands wander around his shoulders and neck. The strength was just right, which relieved Ren Chenxi's tense muscles.

"Rou'er, in the past, Mentou always brought the bowl of hot health-preserving soup on time. Why didn't he bring it today?"

Hearing this, Xia Yurou smiled softly and explained softly, "Your Highness, you don't know that Second Mother has gone out on a business trip with Mentou and Lengzi, and they won't be back for a while."

Ren Chenxi still closed his eyes and enjoyed Rou'er rubbing his shoulders. He half-jokingly said, "As long as Rou'er doesn't tell me that they opened a black shop again, it'll be fine."

"Of course not. Why don't you believe that they have changed for the better? Second Lady and the others are helping Dong Biaotou to escort the goods to the Southern Capital. Before leaving, Muntou specifically told me to prepare a bowl for you, Your Majesty."

As she spoke, Xia Yurou took down an exquisite porcelain bowl from the stove beside her. Inside was the lotus seed and lily soup that she had made herself. The aroma was fragrant, intertwined with the orchid scent in the air, adding a bit of homely warmth.

He couldn't wait to take a sip, praising the taste. But he seemed to realize something and asked, "The Dong Escort Head you are talking about, is it Dong Daitian from the Zhenyuan Escort Agency?"

"Yes, it's Uncle Dong from the Zhenyuan Escort Agency."

After getting the answer in his heart, Ren Chenxi frowned with a complex look in his eyes. He walked to the window and stared at the brightest star in the night sky, as if he wanted to pour out all his worries to the boundless night sky.

He muttered to himself, "I didn't expect that Dong Daitian would really take on such a hot potato as the Jade-faced Guanyin."

Xia Yurou gently hugged Ren Chenxi's waist and asked softly, "My Lord, what's bothering you so much?"

Ren Chenxi turned around, sighed heavily, and said slowly: "This Jade-faced Guanyin is not only a rare treasure, but also famous for the complex power struggles hidden behind it. If you get it, it will drive countless people in the martial arts world and the powerful crazy; if you lose it, it may cause a bloody storm. Dong Daitian's escort this time is really dangerous."

Xia Yurou frowned slightly and bit her lower lip, her eyes full of worry, probably because she was worried about Er Niang's safety.

"Rou'er, you don't need to worry too much. Er Niang's swordsmanship is second only to mine, and Mo Tou's kitchen knife wielding is very powerful. Most people in the martial arts world are definitely no match for him. Besides, Dong Biaotou is experienced and will definitely be able to turn danger into safety."

After a pause, Ren Chenxi continued, "I will send someone to secretly protect you and ensure the safety of Er Niang and the others. You just need to rest assured and wait for good news at home."

"Your Majesty, Rou'er has heard of many rare treasures in the world, but she never thought there was such a magical object as the 'Jade-faced Guanyin'. Do you know that in my dreams when I was young, there were often intertwined lights and shadows, as if there were fairies holding the Jade Guanyin, dancing in the clouds and mist. The scene was so beautiful that it made people intoxicated. Could it be that the Jade Guanyin really has such magical power that it can attract people's attention?"

Ren Chenxi raised his hand and brushed the hair on Xia Yurou's forehead, and said gently: "Rou'er, everything in this world has its own uniqueness. The 'Jade-faced Guanyin' may be particularly precious because of the beautiful vision behind it. As for your dream, it may be the yearning for beautiful things in your heart. However, whether it exists or not, to me, Rou'er is the most precious treasure."

His last sentence, "Rou'er is the most precious treasure," was very powerful, making Xia Yurou laugh softly, and that laughter was as clear and pleasant as a mountain spring.

"Your Majesty, Rou'er has seen the legendary Jade Guanyin in a series of light and shadow paintings. Although I know it is fictional, the charm is unforgettable."

"Oh? What could have such a magical function?"

"In Rouer's hometown, people there call it 'movie'. It is a wonderful thing that can turn the fantasy in our minds into reality. Many actors perform these and then play them on the screen. It makes people immersed in the interweaving of light and shadow and feel the myriad things in the world."

As she spoke, Xia Yurou's thoughts returned to a distant place, where she and her best friend Su Wanqing were sitting on the sofa with popcorn, watching a movie. However, she didn't know when she could return to her own world.

However, Ren Chenxi was already accustomed to Xia Yurou's unfamiliar words. Although he didn't know what a movie was, after hearing her vivid description, he couldn't help but feel an urge to learn about this new thing.

"Rou'er, the movie you're talking about sounds really wonderful. Perhaps it's as fascinating as the Jade-faced Guanyin. When I have some free time, would you be willing to tell me about it in detail? Let me also get a glimpse of the beauty of that world of light and shadow."

Hearing that the prince was interested in movies, Xia Yurou immediately took out a delicate silk scroll from the bronze cabinet and gently unfolded it in front of Ren Chenxi.

There are vivid little people on the scroll. If you read them quickly together, they turn out to be delicate comic strips. Each frame seems to be a vivid moment, telling a distant and mysterious story.

"Your Highness, this is the prototype of what was called a movie a long time ago. Although the creatures in the paintings cannot move, each painting carries different plots and emotions."

"Wow, this... this is amazing!"

"When Er Niang and Men Tou come back, I can try to use candlelight, lenses and this scroll to make a simple projection device for you to make the picture 'alive'."

Xia Yurou gestured in the air as she spoke. She became more and more excited and wished she could make a simple playback device right away, as it was also his yearning for home.

Ren Chenxi stared at the scroll infatuatedly, as if he saw the story of another world through the picture. His heart was filled with great anticipation and an unprecedented sense of novelty.

The two hugged each other sweetly in front of the window, looking at the night sky like a huge screen. Those twinkling stars seemed to be writing their own story.