Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

As the days passed in the palace, the relationship between Li Lingyuan and Xiao Yi began to change. It was a feeling like the warm spring sun, slowly growing in the complex atmosphere of the palace.

On a beautiful morning, Li Lingyuan took his usual stroll through the garden. Flowers were in full bloom, their vibrant colors interwoven into a beautiful canvas. The fragrance of the flowers filled the air, attracting butterflies to flutter among the blossoms. Li Lingyuan strolled slowly along the path, admiring the beautiful scenery, feeling a sense of relief.

Just then, she heard the melodious sound of a flute. The sound was clear and melodious, like a plaintive lament, as if telling a moving story. Curious, Li Lingyuan followed the sound. Passing through a patch of flowers, she spotted Xiao Yi. Dressed in a white robe, Xiao Yi stood tall and proud beneath a willow tree, a jade flute in hand, playing intently. Sunlight filtered through the branches, casting a mysterious aura upon him.

Li Lingyuan stood quietly by, listening to the flute, and was unknowingly mesmerized. She didn't come back to her senses until the flute stopped. Xiao Yi saw her, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. "You are here. Is the flute still pleasant to your ears?" Li Lingyuan smiled and nodded. "Your Highness's flute sounds like the sound of nature. I have never heard such beautiful music." Xiao Yi walked forward and gently took her hand. "This song was taught to me by my mother when I was a child. Whenever I play it, I feel like my mother is still by my side." Li Lingyuan looked at the tenderness and attachment in Xiao Yi's eyes, and an inexplicable emotion welled up in her heart.

From then on, they often met in the garden. Sometimes Xiao Yi would play the flute, and Li Lingyuan would listen quietly. Sometimes they would stroll among the flowers together, discussing poetry, songs, and their ideals in life. During these times together, their understanding of each other grew deeper and their feelings grew stronger.

Once, a poetry conference was held in the palace. All the princes, concubines and court writers participated in the event. During the event, everyone had to improvise poems based on a given theme. Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan also participated. When the theme was announced, everyone fell into deep thought. Li Lingyuan thought for a moment and then got an inspiration. She picked up a pen and wrote a beautiful poem on paper. The poem describes the beauty of nature and the yearning for a better life. The words are fresh and unworldly, and the artistic conception is profound. After seeing her poems, the people around couldn't help but admire her. Xiao Yi looked at Li Lingyuan with admiration in his eyes, "Your poems are really well written, just like you, full of aura." Li Lingyuan smiled a little embarrassedly, "Your Highness is too kind, I just wrote it out of my feelings."

At the end of the poetry competition, the emperor reviewed the works of the audience. He was particularly impressed by Li Lingyuan's poetry, praising her sharp wit and brilliant writing style. After the poetry competition, Li Lingyuan gained a certain reputation among the literati in the palace. Xiao Yi's affection for her was even more overwhelming. He found Li Lingyuan to be a treasure trove, and every exploration brought him new surprises.

However, their relationship wasn't entirely smooth sailing. The power struggles and complex interpersonal relationships within the palace also affected their relationship. Some princes, jealous of Xiao Yi's favor with the emperor and seeing his close relationship with Li Lingyuan, sought to interfere. They spread rumors within the palace, claiming Xiao Yi's obsession with women would interfere with state affairs. These rumors reached the emperor, who, somewhat displeased with Xiao Yi, summoned him and sternly admonished him to prioritize state affairs and not be entangled in romantic relationships.

Xiao Yi felt wronged, but he knew he couldn't defend himself in front of the emperor. After returning to his residence, he was in a depressed mood. Li Lingyuan noticed that something was wrong with him and asked him what happened. Xiao Yi told her the emperor's warning, and Li Lingyuan comforted her, "Your Highness, the emperor is also thinking about the country. We should be more careful in front of others in the future and not let these rumors affect your reputation." Xiao Yi looked at Li Lingyuan with love in his eyes, "I know, I just wronged you, you have to face these with me." Li Lingyuan held his hand, "As long as I can be with Your Highness, I am not afraid of anything."

As her relationship faces challenges, Li Lingyuan continues to search for clues to return to the present day. She discovers an ancient book in the palace's library, which contains accounts of mysterious powers and the distortion of time and space. Although the information is vague, Li Lingyuan feels it may be a breakthrough. She begins to devote more time to studying the book, hoping to find useful information.

One day, while researching ancient texts, Li Lingyuan encountered a palace scholar. Noticing her interest in the texts, the scholar approached her to engage in conversation. During their conversation, Li Lingyuan learned that the scholar also had a deep understanding of ancient mysticism. She asked the scholar some questions about the texts, and he provided her with new insights. The scholar told her that a secret chamber within the palace might hold even more information on mystical powers. Li Lingyuan was inspired to search for this chamber.

Li Lingyuan encountered numerous difficulties in her search for the secret chamber. Its location was well hidden, leaving no clues. She could only speculate based on fragments of information in ancient texts and the palace's architecture. Her search traversed every corner of the palace, sometimes even encountering danger. Once, while searching for clues in a remote palace, she accidentally triggered a trap and was nearly wounded by a hidden arrow. But she refused to give up, knowing this might be her only hope of returning to the modern era.

During this process, Xiao Yi also silently supported her. Although he didn't know why Li Lingyuan was looking for these mysterious things, he saw that Li Lingyuan was so persistent and provided her with some help. He used his power in the palace to obtain some access to some palaces for Li Lingyuan and arranged some reliable guards to protect her.

As Li Lingyuan's search for the secret chamber deepened, her relationship with Xiao Yi grew stronger despite the challenges. Together, they faced the intrigues of the palace and explored unknown secrets. One evening, Li Lingyuan and Xiao Yi sat in the garden, embraced, gazing at the bright moon. Xiao Yi whispered, "Lingyuan, no matter what the future holds, I will never let go of your hand." Li Lingyuan leaned into his embrace, tears in her eyes, "Your Highness, neither will I." On that palace night, their love was as bright as the moon, illuminating each other's hearts.

However, danger was looming. The princes, jealous of Xiao Yi, continued to plot against them. Learning that Li Lingyuan was searching for the palace's secret chamber, they saw this as an opportunity. They set traps around the chamber, waiting for Li Lingyuan to take the bait. Simultaneously, they spread rumors that Li Lingyuan was searching for treasure and plotting rebellion. These rumors once again caused an uproar in the palace, plunging Li Lingyuan and Xiao Yi into an unprecedented crisis.