Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

The night was like a huge piece of black silk, heavily enveloping the entire inn.

Feng Qingyue lay in bed, staring blankly at the curtains above her head. Her mind was a tangled mess, a tangle of thoughts swirling and tangling. She tossed and turned, unsure how long, sleepiness slowly washing over her like a tide. Her eyelids grew heavier, and finally, unable to resist the overwhelming drowsiness, she fell into a deep sleep.

The next day, just as the sky was beginning to turn pale, the chirping of birds shattered the morning silence. Feng Qingyue woke early, her eyes puffy, clearly having not rested well the previous night.

She sat on the edge of the bed, her head propped up by her hands, her hair slightly disheveled on her shoulders. After a night of reflection, she finally figured it out. Since Jun Lingyuan had long known she wasn't the original Feng Qingyue, why bother hiding it? Instead of mutual suspicion, it would be better to be honest with each other. Perhaps they could even achieve a win-win situation.

Feng Qingyue slowly stood up, stretched, and then walked to the clothes rack beside her. She picked up her clothes and put them on, carefully arranging them before walking towards Jun Lingyuan's room.

I raised my hand and knocked on the door gently. "Knock, knock, knock," the knocking sound echoed in the silent corridor.

"Come in." Jun Lingyuan's cold voice came from inside the house. The voice was like ice spikes colliding with each other, without any warmth.

Feng Qingyue pushed open the door, and a faint scent of ink wafted into her face. She saw Jun Lingyuan had finished washing up and was standing at his desk, his posture as straight as a pine tree. The morning sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating his cold and profound features. He held a scroll in his hands, his eyes focused intently, seemingly unaware of Feng Qingyue's presence.

"Jun Lingyuan, I have something to say to you." Feng Qingyue walked straight towards him, her eyes firmly fixed on Jun Lingyuan.

Jun Lingyuan raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyebrows as sharp as a sword. He put the scroll aside and finally looked at Feng Qingyue, his eyes seemed to be a little flustered. "Breakfast is almost time, let's talk after dinner."

Soon, the servants brought in breakfast. Several maids tiptoed into the study, carrying exquisite food boxes. They placed the boxes on the table and carefully laid out the dishes one by one. Instantly, the room was filled with enticing aromas.

Jun Lingyuan was the first to sit down at the table with grace and composure. Feng Qingyue also slowly walked over and sat down, her eyes a little vague, as if she was lost in thought.

Jun Lingyuan seemed calm as he picked up his chopsticks, but his heart wasn't as calm as it appeared. Last night, after returning to his room, he lay in bed, constantly wondering what Feng Qingyue would do next. He was afraid she would leave out of anger, and this worry was like an invisible hand, tightly gripping his heart.

He found that Feng Qingyue was also absent-minded. She just casually picked up some side dishes and put them in the bowl, then chewed slowly. Her eyes were unfocused, as if she was looking at something else through the food.

Jun Lingyuan glanced at her and said in a flat tone: "These are the things you like to eat on weekdays, eat more." There was a subtle concern hidden in his words.

Feng Qingyue nodded slightly, but still had no appetite. She just reluctantly picked up some more food and chewed it slowly.

After breakfast, Feng Qingyue slowly said, "Since you already know that I'm not the same Feng Qingyue, why don't we be honest with each other? What do you think?"

Jun Lingyuan's eyes tightened slightly. He put down the teacup in his hand, gently stroked the rim of the cup, and said, "Can you first tell me who you are and where you are from?"

Feng Qingyue took a deep breath and mustered up great courage to speak: "It's strange to say, my surname is Feng, and my name is Feng Qingyue. I come from a very far away place, completely different from where you are.

In my original world, people's lifestyles, cultural customs, and technological advancements are vastly different from those here. We have many things you don't have, like towering buildings that reach the sky and can accommodate vast numbers of people, iron birds that soar through the sky at incredible speeds, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye, and small boxes that can transmit sound over thousands of miles. No matter how far away, as long as you hold this little box, you can hear the other person's voice.

There was a glint of memory in Feng Qingyue's eyes, and her description made Jun Lingyuan feel as if he was listening to a myth.

"I don't know how I got here. I think it might be due to some coincidence that I came here and occupied this body. But I think this is also a kind of fate. I don't know how long I can stay here. Maybe I will go back when the real Feng Qingyue comes back. And even if she doesn't come back, I will go back when the time comes."

Jun Lingyuan's eyes narrowed slightly. Although he had already suspected this, he was still quite shocked when Feng Qingyue said it so bluntly. His fingers unconsciously tightened, and his knuckles turned slightly white.

Feng Qingyue continued, "What I did in my old world was similar to what your Imperial Masters do here: studying astronomy, geography, and the mysteries of the martial arts. However, our research is more complex and diverse. Since I came to this world, I've been observing and learning from the things here. I can use my old knowledge and experience to help you in many ways."

After Feng Qingyue finished speaking, with a hint of inquiry and uneasiness in her eyes, she asked softly, "Jun Lingyuan, I've said so much, do you believe me?"

A complex emotion flashed across Jun Lingyuan's eyes. He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Although what you said is a little unbelievable, like a strange story from an ancient legend, I believe you."

The heroine raised her head slightly, with a hint of surprise and emotion in her eyes, but there was still a hint of worry hidden deep in her eyes. She continued to ask: "You don't think I'm a monster, do you? After all, I have such an unknown origin and I have occupied someone else's body."

Jun Lingyuan shook his head without hesitation. His gaze fell firmly on Feng Qingyue. He said calmly, "How could that be? Although you come from a different place, I can feel your kindness and sincerity, and that's enough. Moreover, during the time we've been together, you haven't done anything malicious. How could I have mistaken you for a monster?"

Feng Qingyue looked at Jun Lingyuan's determined gaze, and the slight worry in her heart gradually dissipated. She leaned forward slightly, her eyes filled with sincere expectation, and continued, "Then let's work together. Before I leave this world, you protect me, and I will do my best to help you. Do you think this is okay?"

When Jun Lingyuan heard this, his expression, which had just been slightly relieved, suddenly became a little lonely. He lowered his eyes to look at the table, his fingers unconsciously moving lightly across it. After a moment of silence, he asked in a low voice, "Can't I leave?"

Feng Qingyue looked at him with a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "I don't belong to this world. It's impossible for me to stay here forever. Leaving is only a matter of time." Her tone was firm, as if she had calmly accepted this unchangeable fact.

Jun Lingyuan's mood suddenly became very low. He lowered his head and stopped talking. His shoulders slumped slightly, as if he was carrying a heavy burden.

Feng Qingyue felt a little uncomfortable watching him like this, and said, "If you don't agree, forget it."

After saying that, Feng Qingyue turned around and was about to leave.

Jun Lingyuan suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist. His movements were very swift, as if he was afraid that he would lose her if he was a little later. He held Feng Qingyue's wrist tightly and said in a hoarse voice, "I promise you, but from now on you must always stay by my side."

His eyes were fixed on Feng Qingyue, as if he was afraid that she would disappear if he neglected her. His eyes were filled with reluctance, helplessness, and a hint of deep affection that he himself had not yet noticed.

Feng Qingyue was slightly startled and turned to look at Jun Lingyuan. She saw a complex expression in his eyes: reluctance, helplessness, and a hint of deep affection that she couldn't understand.

Seeing her hesitation, Jun Lingyuan quickly added, "This world is full of unknown dangers for you. I promised to protect you. Only if you are always by my side can I ensure your safety. After all, in this strange world, I am the safest place."

"Okay, I promise you." Feng Qingyue nodded.