Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

After Jun Lingyuan returned to the palace, he was swamped by a mountain of official duties. Memorials piled up on the dragon desk. His eyes swept over the voluminous text, but his thoughts drifted involuntarily to Feng Qingyue in the general's residence. Every time he tried to focus on official duties, Feng Qingyue's image would intrude upon his mind. Her bright eyes and delicate nose, like an indelible phantom, constantly disrupted his thoughts.

Jun Lingyuan knew that his relationship with Feng Qingyue was being closely watched, especially by the Prime Minister and the Queen Mother. He and Feng Qingyue were so close now, and the Prime Minister and the Queen Mother would surely notice, which would undoubtedly bring great danger to Feng Qingyue.

He knew full well that the palace was a vast and dangerous chessboard, his every move under the watchful eyes of various factions. The Prime Minister and the Queen Mother were constantly vying to control the government, and his special feelings for Feng Qingyue might be seen by them as an opportunity, a handle they could exploit. If he rashly went to see Feng Qingyue now, the Prime Minister and the Queen Mother would surely use this opportunity to harm her, a situation Jun Lingyuan absolutely did not want to see.

At night, the palace was shrouded in silence, an oppressive atmosphere permeating every corner. Jun Lingyuan lay on his dragon bed, his eyes fixed on the curtains overhead, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Feng Qingyue's figure lingered in his mind like a ghost, and his heart was in an agonizing struggle. On one hand, he couldn't suppress his longing for Feng Qingyue, but on the other, he knew clearly that he couldn't put her in danger due to his impulsiveness.

However, longing was like an invisible hand, constantly tugging at his sanity. Finally, one night, he could no longer endure the inner torment, so he changed into night clothes, and relying on his familiarity with the patrol patterns of the palace guards, he cleverly avoided their sight and sneaked towards the general's mansion.

When he climbed over the wall and infiltrated the general's residence, arriving silently outside Feng Qingyue's room, the room was so quiet that only the sound of her even breathing could be heard. Jun Lingyuan gently pushed open the window, and moonlight streamed down upon Feng Qingyue's peaceful, sleeping face, like a slumbering fairy. Jun Lingyuan gazed at her silently, his gaze filled with a complex mix of longing, worry, and a hint of guilt that his presence might have put her in danger. He desperately wanted to wake her, to confess his longing and worry, but reason ultimately prevailed. He knew that even a brief encounter like this could bring disaster upon her. So, he stood silently by the window for a moment, then quietly departed, filled with helplessness and reluctance.

After Jun Lingyuan left, Feng Qingyue often found herself lost in thought. Her time at the General's Mansion had become somewhat dull and boring, and she noticed a shift in her feelings towards Jun Lingyuan. She began to wonder if she shouldn't run away, but rather face this complex situation together with Jun Lingyuan.

She was clearly aware that in this ancient world full of power struggles, the emotional entanglement between herself and Jun Lingyuan had already drawn her into a huge vortex. She didn't really care what the final outcome would be between her and Jun Lingyuan. She just hoped to live her life with her heart and wait quietly for the opportunity.

She never actively harmed others, but that didn't mean she was weak and vulnerable. The Prime Minister and the Queen Mother's deliberate targeting of her had crossed her line. To endure it silently would be a profound humiliation. Though she possessed a modern soul, she also possessed a deep sense of pride and resilience. She knew that in this era, information was as valuable as data, and to acquire more information, she had to establish her own power. But building power was no easy task, starting with the issues of personnel and location. Where would she find the personnel? She couldn't just recruit anyone on the street. And where should she choose a location? It had to be concealed and easy to communicate with and conceal. These questions swirled in her mind. Perhaps a walk around might reveal the right person or place. After all, staying in the General's Mansion all day was like a caged bird, unable to do anything. Furthermore, she felt she couldn't just passively wait for danger to strike; she had to take the initiative. So, she decided to go out for a walk in the near future, maybe she could find her own opportunity outside.

In the palace, the Prime Minister and the Empress Dowager were secretly advancing their plot. The Prime Minister respectfully addressed the Empress Dowager, "Your Majesty, your majesty's relationship with Feng Qingyue is growing increasingly close, which is extremely detrimental to our plan. If we don't stop it, I'm afraid it will be difficult to control your majesty in the future. I've heard that Feng Qingyue is often away from home. We can strike when she's gone, without anyone noticing." The Empress Dowager nodded slightly, a vicious glint in her eyes. "This plan is excellent. We must execute it cleanly and decisively, without your majesty ever noticing." Their arranged assassins and hired accomplices were ready, like hunters waiting in the dark for their prey to fall into a trap.

Jun Lingyuan also noticed the undercurrents in the palace. While he was maneuvering cautiously in the palace, he was always worried about Feng Qingyue.

He knew that he had to get to the bottom of the crimes of the Prime Minister and the Queen Mother as soon as possible, because he understood that only by exposing their conspiracy could he protect his own and Feng Qingyue's safety and ensure the stability of the court.

Jun Lingyuan then began to closely monitor the actions of the Prime Minister and the Queen Mother, using his power and intelligence network to gather any clues that might be related to their crimes. At the same time, he also carefully arranged within the palace, attempting to divide their power and prepare for the eventual exposure and reckoning.