Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

Thanks to the joint efforts of Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan, the country gradually recovered from the trauma of war. The people lived and worked in peace, the market was as prosperous as before, and a peaceful atmosphere prevailed both inside and outside the palace. Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan had thought that after enduring such hardships, they could stay together forever and enjoy this hard-earned peace.

It was a quiet night, the moonlight casting a soft glow on the glazed tiles of the imperial palace. Li Lingyuan and Xiao Yi strolled through the imperial gardens as usual, hand in hand, each with eyes fixed on the other. Li Lingyuan gently leaned on Xiao Yi's shoulder, "Your Majesty, we finally did it. This all feels like a dream." Xiao Yi smiled, gently stroking her hair, "Having you by my side is the true dream." However, neither of them could have anticipated that fate would once again reach out its merciless hand.

Suddenly, a strange light appeared in the sky, growing stronger and stronger. Li Lingyuan felt her body grow lighter, as if being pulled by an invisible force. She looked at Xiao Yi in horror, "Your Majesty, what's going on?" Xiao Yi hugged her tightly, but he couldn't stop the force. "No! Lingyuan, don't leave me!" Xiao Yi's cries echoed in the night sky, but Li Lingyuan gradually disappeared in the light.

Li Lingyuan opened her eyes again and found herself back in her modern home. The familiar surroundings made her heart sink like an icy trough, and tears welled up in her eyes. She couldn't understand why fate had separated her and Xiao Yi again, after they had already endured so much. She frantically searched for a way to return to ancient times, poring over ancient texts and consulting countless experts, but all she found was disappointment.

In ancient times, after Li Lingyuan disappeared, Xiao Yi felt like he'd lost his soul. He spent his days in the places they'd been together: the imperial gardens, his study, his bedroom—her shadow lingered everywhere. He muttered to himself as he stared into the empty palace, "Lingyuan, where are you? You promised me you wouldn't leave." He dispatched countless people to search for a way to bring Li Lingyuan back, but to no avail.

At court, the ministers noticed Xiao Yi's growing depression, his ability to handle state affairs somewhat inadequate. They urged him, "Your Majesty, the country cannot remain without a leader for even a day. You must pull yourself together." But Xiao Yi simply gave them a cold look and replied, "Without Lingyuan, what meaning does this empire hold for me?" The ministers exchanged bewilderment. They knew Li Lingyuan's importance to Xiao Yi, but they also worried that the country would be plunged into chaos.

In the present, Li Lingyuan struggled to find a way back home while searching the internet for any clues about time travel. She joined various forums devoted to occultism and historical research, sharing her experiences, hoping to find others who had similar experiences or could help her. However, most people dismissed her as a lunatic or a dreamer. She felt bitter at the mockery and skepticism, but she refused to give up.

She even visited the ancient ruins where she'd discovered the opportunity to travel through time, hoping to trigger something again. She wandered through the ruins, recalling the scene of her first time traveling through time. Every ancient stone, every trace of stale air, made her heart ache. But no matter how she tried, nothing happened.

In ancient times, Xiao Yi also tried various methods. He sought out all the alchemists and sages in the land, asking if they had any method for traveling through time and space. The alchemists proposed all sorts of bizarre methods, some suggesting grand sacrifices at specific times, others claiming to find legendary artifacts. Xiao Yi tried them all, but each time he left with hope, he returned disappointed.

As the days passed, Li Lingyuan grew increasingly haggard in the modern world. She couldn't eat or sleep, her mind filled with Xiao Yi. She recalled the happy times they'd shared, the tense moments they'd faced together amidst palace intrigue, and the deep affection they'd shared on the battlefield. She knew she couldn't just give up. Her love for Xiao Yi, spanning millennia, couldn't be severed by the chasm of time and space.

Xiao Yi suffered similar torment in ancient times. His body weakened from overwork and longing, yet he persevered. He ordered a nationwide search for clues related to time travel, unwilling to let go of even the slightest hope. He often stood alone in the palace at night, gazing at the sky, as if he could peer through the endless expanse of the sky into Li Lingyuan's world.

Li Lingyuan began trying dangerous methods. She had heard that some mysterious rituals might open a passage through time and space, but these rituals came with huge risks and could be life-threatening. Her family and friends urged her to give up, but she simply shook her head, saying, "If I can't return to him, my life has no meaning." She ignored the advice and tried again and again, each time teetering on the brink of life and death, but each time she failed.

In ancient times, Xiao Yi's actions attracted the attention of some people with ulterior motives. They took the opportunity to create chaos in the country and attempted to seize power. Xiao Yi had to divert some of his energy to deal with these rebellions, but his heart was always on finding Li Lingyuan. He knew that only when Li Lingyuan returned to him would he have the true power to protect the country.

Li Lingyuan was seriously injured in a risky attempt. Lying on a hospital bed, staring at the white ceiling, she felt herself getting further and further away from Xiao Yi. Her body was so weak that even thinking became difficult. But in her coma, she still murmured to herself, "Xiao Yi, I miss you so much..."

Xiao Yi was injured several times while suppressing the rebellion. His ministers urged him to take care of himself, but he ignored them. He had only one goal in mind: to find Li Lingyuan. He believed that as long as their love was strong enough, they would be reunited across time and space.

However, as time passed, all their attempts seemed to be in vain. In the modern world, Li Lingyuan gradually lost confidence, believing she might never be able to return to Xiao Yi. In the ancient world, Xiao Yi, too, fell into deep despair, unsure how to face a future without Li Lingyuan. But their love for each other remained burning like a flame, unextinguished even in this endless darkness.

After Li Lingyuan was discharged from the hospital, she returned home and, looking through the ancient research materials, tears once again blurred her eyes. She didn't know how much longer she could hold on, or if another miracle would happen. In the palace, Xiao Yi sat alone on the bed where they had once slept together, clutching the jade pendant Li Lingyuan had left behind, staring blankly ahead. Faced with this cruel fate, they were both overwhelmed by longing and despair, waiting for a reunion that might never come.