Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

As the nation prospered, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan became legendary emperors and empresses, celebrated by the people. Peace reigned supreme within and beyond the palace, as if the years themselves were lost in this beautiful atmosphere.

At court, Xiao Yi continued to implement policies that benefited the nation and its people. He discussed with his ministers the construction of a canal to enhance trade and the exchange of goods between the north and the south. Meanwhile, Li Lingyuan was busy with a new project in the harem: she envisioned building a large library within the palace, collecting a wide range of books from around the world, from historical texts and poems to tomes on agriculture, irrigation, astronomy, and geography. This idea was strongly supported by Xiao Yi, who fully understood the importance of knowledge to national development.

Li Lingyuan personally participated in the preparations for the library. She led the palace maids and craftsmen in planning the library's layout, meticulously detailing everything from the shelving to the lighting. She also issued a notice soliciting books from the public, promising generous rewards. Upon hearing of the Queen's initiative, the common people responded with their own treasured books. For a time, the palace was bustling with activity, with vast quantities of books arriving daily.

Li Lingyuan was overjoyed to see the mountains of books. She worked with other learned scholars to sort and organize the books. They also established a strict lending system, allowing not only those in the palace but also learned ministers and scholars from the public to consult. The establishment of this library sparked a nationwide reading craze, and more and more people began to value the power of knowledge.

The canal project, overseen by Xiao Yi, was also progressing smoothly. He personally visited the construction site, and seeing the tens of thousands of laborers toiling away, he was filled with emotion. To ensure the workers' well-being and health, he ordered improvements to their living conditions and food supply, and arranged for a doctor to be stationed at the construction site. Under Xiao Yi's care, construction progress accelerated, and the canal gradually took shape. Like a giant dragon, it stretched across the land, connecting the north and the south, and ushering in new development opportunities for the cities along its banks.

Over time, the nation's economy flourished, and its culture blossomed. The palace frequently hosted cultural events, including poetry conferences and calligraphy and painting exhibitions. Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan actively participated, exchanging ideas and learning from scholars. Li Lingyuan often showcased modern cultural elements, such as his innovative painting style and unique poetic rhythms, which amazed the audience.

Amidst these seemingly peaceful and beautiful days, Li Lingyuan often felt a strange unease. In the stillness of the night, she sat alone by the window, gazing at the moon, a complex wave of emotions welled up within her. She knew she had traveled through time, and though she had found love and purpose here, she still didn't belong to this era. She began to frequently dream of her life before the time travel, with modern architecture, technology, and familiar faces constantly flashing through her dreams.

Once, while sorting through old belongings, Li Lingyuan discovered a jade pendant she had brought from the modern world. The patterns on the pendant shimmered mysteriously in the candlelight. She gently stroked it, her mind racing. This pendant seemed like her last link to the modern world, and its presence intensified Li Lingyuan's unease.

Xiao Yi noticed something was wrong with Li Lingyuan and asked with concern, "Lingyuan, you seem to be worried lately. Is it because I did something wrong that made you unhappy?" Li Lingyuan looked at Xiao Yi, a hint of hesitation in her eyes. She didn't want to make Xiao Yi worry, but she didn't know how to hide it. In the end, she decided to confide in Xiao Yi.

"Your Majesty, I am not troubled by your Majesty or the affairs of the court. It's just that I often think of some strange pictures. The world in those pictures is completely different from here. My past memories are there, but I don't know why I came here. Moreover, I always have a premonition that I might leave this world and leave Your Majesty." Li Lingyuan said, tears in his eyes.

Xiao Yi held Li Lingyuan in his arms. Although he didn't quite understand what she was saying, he could feel her pain. "Lingyuan, no matter what happens, I will never let you leave. You are my queen, the love of my life. This world is complete with you," Xiao Yi said firmly.

However, fate always seems to play tricks on us. After a grand palace sacrificial ceremony, Li Lingyuan suddenly fell into a coma. Imperial physicians rushed to treat her, but none could find the cause. Xiao Yi was distraught, staying by Li Lingyuan's bedside day and night. He prayed to the heavens for her to wake up; he couldn't imagine life without her.

While unconscious, Li Lingyuan seemed to be in a bizarre space. She saw images of the modern world and the ancient world flashing before her eyes, and heard waves of mysterious voices, as if beckoning her back. She struggled hard, wanting to return to Xiao Yi, but the power grew stronger and stronger.

After three days and three nights, Li Lingyuan finally regained consciousness. Xiao Yi was ecstatic, but Li Lingyuan's face was solemn. She knew this coma was just a premonition, and her separation from this era might be inevitable. She decided to do more for the country and Xiao Yi in the limited time she had.

Li Lingyuan forced herself to work together with Xiao Yi to advance the nation's development. She accelerated the finishing work on the library and imparted her knowledge of modern management concepts to the ministers, hoping that the nation would continue to prosper after her departure. Although Xiao Yi noticed that Li Lingyuan's behavior was a bit strange, he did not question it, choosing to trust Li Lingyuan.

On the day the canal was completed, the nation rejoiced. Citizens on both sides of the canal rejoiced, celebrating the completion of this magnificent project. Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan stood on a high platform beside the canal, receiving the people's homage. Li Lingyuan watched this lively scene with a wave of reluctance. She knew her time in this era was running out, and she had to cherish every moment.

After returning to the palace, Li Lingyuan went to a corner of the garden alone. She took out the jade pendant and prayed silently, hoping for a miracle to happen so that she could continue to stay in this world with Xiao Yi. But the mysterious power continued to surge within her body, as if urging her to leave.

In the days that followed, Li Lingyuan quietly began to prepare. She wrote a book on national governance and development, leaving it to Xiao Yi. She also recorded some of her reforms at court in detail, hoping they would be helpful to future generations. At the same time, she tried to find a way to resist the force that had brought her back, but all seemed futile.

Xiao Yi discovered the book and records written by Li Lingyuan, and his uneasiness grew stronger. He found Li Lingyuan and asked her what was going on. Li Lingyuan looked at Xiao Yi with tears in her eyes, knowing that she could no longer hide it.

"Your Majesty, I may really have to leave you. I don't belong to this era, but I have found the love of my life here. I don't know how to face all this, but this day may come soon." Li Lingyuan burst into tears.

Xiao Yi hugged Li Lingyuan tightly, his heart filled with fear and reluctance: "No, Lingyuan, I will not let you leave. I will find a way. No matter what force it is, it cannot take you away from me."

However, the gears of fate have begun to turn. Whether they can resist this force and protect their love and this prosperous country is still unknown, leaving only deep worries hovering over the court.