Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

As the daily affairs of the palace interweave with the warmth of daily life, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan continue to write their legend. Under their meticulous governance, the country becomes increasingly prosperous.

Li Lingyuan was dedicated to the development of education, promoting the establishment of schools nationwide. Not only did she establish larger, better-educated institutions in cities, but she also established small private schools in rural areas, allowing more children to gain access to knowledge. She personally participated in the development of textbooks, integrating practical knowledge in arithmetic, astronomy, and geography with traditional classics, history, and literature, cultivating a group of students with a keen understanding of both the past and the present. These young people, like fresh blood, injected endless vitality into the country's development.

Xiao Yi focused his attention on agricultural reform. While encouraging farmers to reclaim new land, he also introduced new crop varieties. These new varieties offered higher yields and greater adaptability, significantly increasing grain production. To ensure farmers mastered advanced planting techniques, the court dispatched specialized agricultural officials to the fields to provide hands-on instruction. Furthermore, water conservancy facilities were further improved. A network of irrigation channels, like the veins of the earth, nourished every inch of the land, ensuring that crops thrived even in drought years.

Regarding commerce, the imperial court further reduced commercial taxes and standardized market order. Chambers of commerce sprang up everywhere, allowing merchants to operate in a fairer and more relaxed environment. Maritime trade also flourished. Large merchant ships, laden with specialties such as silk, porcelain, and tea, sailed to distant lands, bringing back spices, jewelry, and exotic crafts from overseas. Coastal port cities became bustling, with merchants of diverse skin colors and languages ​​converging here, creating a unique multicultural landscape.

Culture and the arts also flourished within the imperial court. Li Lingyuan organized court painters to create scrolls depicting the nation's prosperity. These scrolls not only showcased magnificent landscapes and bustling cities, but also portrayed the peaceful and prosperous lives of ordinary people. These works were displayed in the palace galleries for public appreciation and became a precious cultural heritage. Meanwhile, under Li Lingyuan's guidance, the court orchestra incorporated elements of folk music to create a series of moving pieces. These pieces were performed at palace banquets and festivals, providing a wonderful auditory experience for the public.

The love story of Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan is also widely celebrated among the people. They are considered role models of love, and during festive occasions, various performances depict their timeless and legendary love story. These performances, in diverse forms including opera, storytelling, and dance, have become an integral part of folk culture.

In this prosperous era, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan's relationship grew stronger. They still maintained their habit of strolling in the Imperial Garden every night, sharing their thoughts under the moonlight.

"Your Majesty, I am filled with joy seeing the country getting better and better. All this is like the child we have conceived together, growing up healthily under our care." Li Lingyuan held Xiao Yi's arm, his eyes shining with happiness.

"Yes, Lingyuan. You have half the credit for this prosperous era. It is your wisdom and courage that have given our country new vitality." Xiao Yi stopped, turned around and looked at Li Lingyuan affectionately.

Their lives were not without their share of small incidents. Once, an envoy from a distant kingdom arrived at the palace. He brought with him a mysterious gift—a crystal ball said to possess magical powers. The crystal ball seemed to be shrouded in mist, its light shifting unpredictably. The envoy claimed that the crystal ball could predict future fortunes.

Li Lingyuan was filled with curiosity about the crystal ball and carefully observed its changes. However, Xiao Yi was skeptical of this so-called magical object: "Lingyuan, there is no such thing in the world that can truly predict the future. This is just a novelty toy."

Li Lingyuan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, it may not be magical, but it is certainly beautiful. We can use it as a symbol of cultural exchange and display it in the palace."

The crystal ball was then placed in the palace's treasure house for people to admire. Strangely, after its appearance, strange rumors began to circulate within the palace. Some said they saw strange lights emitting from the crystal ball at night, accompanied by eerie sounds. Others said strange shadows appeared around the crystal ball, seemingly foreshadowing something bad was about to happen.

These rumors gradually caused panic in the palace, and some palace maids and servants became alarmed. Upon learning of this, Xiao Yi decided to investigate thoroughly. He dispatched palace guards to strengthen patrols around the Treasure House and instructed Li Lingyuan to stay away from the crystal ball to avoid harm.

Although Li Lingyuan was somewhat frightened, her curiosity drove her to find out the truth. One night, she secretly visited the Treasure House without telling Xiao Yi. As she approached the crystal ball, she discovered that its light was indeed brighter than usual, and there seemed to be some blurry images flickering within the light. Leaning in for a closer look, she suddenly felt a chill run down her face, her vision went dark, and she lost consciousness.

When Xiao Yi discovered Li Lingyuan was missing, a foreboding feeling welled up within him. He searched everywhere, eventually finding her unconscious in the Treasure House. Distraught, he immediately carried Li Lingyuan back to his chambers and summoned the imperial physicians. After a thorough examination, the physicians were unable to determine the cause of Li Lingyuan's coma, stating only that the Empress had no external injuries and her pulse was stable, but she simply would not regain consciousness.

Xiao Yi stayed by Li Lingyuan's bedside, his eyes filled with remorse and worry. He regretted not taking good care of Li Lingyuan and worried that she would never wake up. He ordered the crystal ball sealed and no one was allowed to approach it. At the same time, he searched the country for a miracle doctor who could cure Li Lingyuan.

After the news spread, many famous doctors rushed to the scene. They tried various methods, some used medicine, some used acupuncture, but Li Lingyuan still showed no signs of waking up. Xiao Yi fell into despair. He prayed by Li Lingyuan's bed every day, recalling every moment they had spent together.

"Lingyuan, you must wake up. I can't live without you. We still have a lot of things to do, and this country still needs you." Xiao Yi held Li Lingyuan's hand, tears streaming down his face.

Just when everyone had almost given up hope, an old man who had lived in seclusion in the mountains arrived at the palace. His hair was white, but his eyes were piercing. He claimed to have read about similar symptoms in ancient books, and that they were caused by a mysterious force that had trapped his soul in an illusory dimension.

Xiao Yi asked anxiously, "Old man, is there any way to save the queen?"

The old man nodded. "There is a way, but Your Majesty must personally travel to a mysterious place and search for a magical herb called 'Resurrection Grass.' This herb grows in a dangerous valley, guarded by ferocious beasts, surrounded by mazes and traps. Furthermore, Your Majesty must pick it on a full moon night, otherwise the herb will lose its effectiveness."

Without hesitation, Xiao Yi decided to search for the "Resurrection Herb." He selected a team of elite guards and embarked on a perilous journey. They traversed dense forests and treacherous mountains, encountering numerous dangers along the way. They were attacked by ferocious beasts, faced sudden flash floods, and even found themselves lost in a maze of valleys.

But Xiao Yi had only one conviction in his heart: to rescue Li Lingyuan. After overcoming countless hardships and dangers, they finally found the legendary valley. A mysterious mist filled the valley, and in the center, a magical herb emitting a strange glow could be vaguely seen. It must be the "Resurrection Herb."

However, guarding the magical grass were enormous and ferocious beasts. They were tiger-like in stature, but with wings and sharp claws, their eyes gleaming with ferocity. Xiao Yi and his guards engaged in a fierce battle with the beasts. Wielding his sword, Xiao Yi bravely charged forward, wounded in many places, but he refused to retreat.

After a thrilling battle, they finally defeated the beast. Despite his injuries, Xiao Yi plucked the "Resurrection Herb" on a full-moon night. He carefully stored the magical herb and immediately set off back to the palace.

After returning to the palace, the old man used the ancient method to boil the "Resurrection Grass" into a medicinal soup and fed it to Li Lingyuan. Everyone looked at Li Lingyuan nervously, expecting a miracle to happen.

After a long time, Li Lingyuan's fingers moved slightly. Xiao Yi excitedly held her hand: "Lingyuan, wake up!"

Slowly, Li Lingyuan opened her eyes. Seeing Xiao Yi's haggard face and bloodshot eyes, she was deeply moved. "Your Majesty, you've done so much for me..." Her voice was a little weak.

Xiao Yi hugged Li Lingyuan tightly in his arms: "As long as you can wake up, everything is worth it."

After this turmoil, peace returned to the palace. Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan cherished each other even more, as well as the hard-earned peace and prosperity. They continued to govern the country with care, devoting more energy to improving people's livelihoods and developing culture.

During a popular celebration, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan went on an incognito tour. They walked through the bustling streets, laughing and celebrating with the people. Seeing the emperor and empress being so approachable to the people, the people cheered with joy.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you are our lucky stars!" an old man said excitedly.

Xiao Yi responded with a smile: "It is everyone who has created this wonderful life together. We are just serving everyone."

Li Lingyuan's heart was filled with warmth as she watched everything unfold before her. She knew their love and hard work had taken deep root in this land, becoming the cornerstone of the nation's prosperity. They would continue to march forward hand in hand through history, writing their own eternal legend.

In the days to come, they will face new challenges and opportunities, but they believe that as long as they love and support each other, nothing can stop them from moving forward.