The Legend of Concubine Su

Princess Roujia, the jewel of the imperial family, has enjoyed a harmonious and blissful marriage ever since marrying her husband, Mu Qing. Mu Qing is not only exceptionally talented, but also deeply dotes on the princess, often accompanying her on tours around the palace, with the place they most frequently visit being the palace of Imperial Concubine Su Jingyue.

On this sunny day, with a gentle breeze, Mu Qing once again brought Princess Roujia to Su Jingyue's palace. The princess was in high spirits, skipping and dancing before them like a cheerful fawn, constantly calling out, "Royal Concubine! Royal Concubine!" Her clear, melodious voice, filled with childlike innocence and joy, seemed to spread this joy to every corner of the palace.

Su Jingyue heard the voice and came out to greet them with a smile. Seeing how adorable Princess Roujia was, she couldn't help but raise a gentle smile. However, she quickly put on a serious face and pretended to be angry and said, "Roujia, you are so old, why are you still acting like a child, acting like a spoiled child everywhere?" Her words were full of pampering and helplessness, and it was obvious that she was used to the behavior of her sister-in-law.

However, this "rebuke" did not displease Princess Roujia in the slightest. Her beautiful face was still filled with a brilliant smile, as warm as the sun. On the contrary, she took Su Jingyue's arm even more affectionately and replied with a smile: "Sister-in-law, I am only acting like a spoiled child with you! You are my dear sister-in-law. If I don't act like a spoiled child with you, who else can I act like a spoiled child with?"

The princess' words were filled with reliance and trust in Su Jingyue, as gentle as a spring breeze. Her eyes shone brightly, revealing a deep affection for Su Jingyue. This bond of affection made their relationship even closer, like that of sisters.

Hearing the princess's affectionate words, Su Jingyue felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She sensed the princess's deep reliance and trust in her, a sentiment that warmed her heart. It also made her realize her own importance in the princess's heart and the deep bond between them.

Su Jingyue gently patted the princess's hand and replied with a smile, "Alright, sister-in-law knows you're the best. But don't be so naughty next time." Her tone was full of doting and love, as if she were treating her own sister. The princess nodded obediently, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

Upon hearing this, Su Jingyue's smile deepened. She gently patted the back of Princess Roujia's hand and asked with concern, "Are your parents-in-law good to you? Have they bullied our little princess?" Her words were full of concern and care for Princess Roujia's married life.

Upon hearing this, Princess Roujia's smile became even brighter. She shook her head and said happily, "My parents-in-law treat me very well. They love me very much. Mu Qing is also very good to me. We live a very happy life." The princess's words were simple and sincere, but they made people feel her inner satisfaction and happiness.

The young eunuch's voice, like the morning bell and evening drum, suddenly rang out in the quiet palace, his voice mixed with a bit of urgency and awe: "The Emperor has arrived!" These four words seemed to have magical power, instantly making the atmosphere of the entire palace solemn and dignified.

With the sound of steady, powerful footsteps, the emperor's tall, majestic figure emerged into view. Clad in a dragon robe and a crown, his every step exuded the aura of a king dominating the world. Seeing this, Su Jingyue quickly put down her needlework, stood up, and performed standard court etiquette. Her voice was gentle and respectful: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live the emperor."

At this moment, Princess Roujia, standing beside him, could no longer contain her excitement. She blinked mischievously, as if concealing all her curiosity and joy in her bright eyes. She walked gracefully before the Emperor and gave a playful yet polite greeting: "Roujia greets my brother, Your Majesty. May your Majesty live a thousand years." Her voice was clear and melodious, like the chirping of an oriole in spring, bringing joy to the heart.

Mu Qing, as Princess Roujia's husband and a high-ranking official at court, naturally wasn't willing to be left behind. He quickly straightened his clothes, knelt on the ground, and respectfully saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live the emperor." His voice was steady and powerful, revealing his absolute loyalty and reverence for the emperor.

Upon seeing this, the Emperor's face lit up with a genial smile. He carefully helped Su Jingyue to her feet, his eyes revealing deep fondness and tenderness. Then, he turned and looked at Princess Roujia tenderly, his eyes filled with a touch of love and helplessness: "I have so many sisters, but you are the most mischievous and lovable." His words were filled with fondness and helplessness, as if he had become accustomed to Princess Roujia's mischievous behavior, but he could never restrain himself from indulging her.

Upon hearing this, Princess Roujia's face suddenly blossomed into a brilliant smile. She snuggled up to the Emperor and said coquettishly, "Royal brother...you always say this, but I still can't help but want to make you happy." Her voice was full of coquettishness and dependence, which made people smile knowingly. The Emperor simply smiled dotingly and said nothing more. He simply patted Princess Roujia's head gently with his warm big hand, as if to condense all his love into this pat.

Su Jingyue gazed at the innocent Princess Roujia in front of her, her eyes gleaming with the innocence and curiosity unique to a child, as if all the troubles in the world had nothing to do with her. At this moment, Su Jingyue's heart could not help but be deeply touched, and her thoughts involuntarily drifted back to that distant yet familiar modern world.

In that era, she was like a free-flying bird, freely soaring through every corner of the bustling city. In the morning, she could greet the first rays of sunshine and jog along the park trails, feeling the freshness and vitality of nature. In the afternoon, she might meet up with a few friends, savoring a variety of delicious food and chatting about life and dreams. At night, she would snuggle on a soft sofa, holding a book or watching a movie, letting her soul find complete relaxation and nourishment in the interweaving of words, light and shadow.

However, all this beauty became a distant memory as she traveled back to ancient times. Now, though she was a high-ranking imperial concubine, enjoying a life of luxury, her inner freedom and ease had long since vanished. She was like a canary imprisoned in a magnificent palace. Despite her glamorous exterior, she was forced to repeat the same dull routine day after day, unable to soar freely beneath the blue sky as she once did.

In the dead of night, Su Jingyue would secretly hide in a corner, gazing at the bright moon outside the window, her heart filled with endless nostalgia and longing for the modern world. She missed a self full of endless possibilities, longing for those simple yet genuinely happy times. However, she also knew that she could never return to that world. So, she could only bury this longing and desire deep in her heart, transforming it into an invisible force that sustained her onward in this unfamiliar ancient world.