Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

In the princess's residence, Yelu Yan was overwhelmed with mixed emotions, a mixture of joy and sorrow, upon hearing the news that her father had ordered her to marry into the Northern Ming Dynasty. She was delighted to learn that the man she had always admired was now in the Northern Ming Dynasty. However, the thought of being constantly used as a political pawn by her father filled her with grief, filled with resentment at her fate, unable to understand why she was always sacrificed.

A few days later, after a long journey, the foreign princess, Yelu Yan, and her accompanying envoys, finally arrived at the gates of Kyoto. Kyoto's tall, majestic city walls came into view, exuding an ancient and majestic aura.

The princess gently lifted the carriage curtain and looked out. Seeing this, the historian hurriedly said, "Your Highness, Kyoto is just ahead." Yelu Yan nodded gently, her mind racing. After so many years, she was once again setting foot on this land of the Northern Sea. Her eyes were filled with anticipation for Kyoto, mixed with some indescribable emotion.

When the convoy reached the city gate, the guards checked it and let it pass.

Following his brother's orders, Jun Lingye and his attendants had been waiting at the city gates early to meet the princess's convoy. Although he was somewhat annoyed by his brother's arrangement, he had no choice but to obey.

When the convoy appeared, Jun Lingye rode forward. Seeing this, the historians quickly dismounted and saluted. As the Night King, Jun Lingye bowed slightly to the princess and said, "Your Highness, His Majesty has ordered me to escort you to the inn for a rest. Tomorrow, His Majesty will host a banquet for you and the historians."

The princess disembarked from the carriage and, led by Jun Lingye, headed for the Yuelai Inn. Upon arriving at the inn, the innkeeper respectfully welcomed everyone into the small courtyard that had already been prepared.

In the room, Jun Lingye said to the princess, "Princess, please have a good rest today and come to the palace to meet His Majesty tomorrow." After the princess expressed her gratitude, Jun Lingye said goodbye and left.

On the second day, a grand banquet was held in the palace to entertain Princess Yelu Yan and her accompanying envoys. The palace was magnificent and glittering with lights. The ministers sat on both sides, and the tables were filled with delicious food.

With a loud cry of "His Majesty and the Imperial Concubine have arrived!" everyone knelt in greeting. Jun Lingyuan and Feng Qingyue had just entered the banquet hall, and before Feng Qingyue could even see the princess, Yelu Yan trotted over to Jun Lingyuan and affectionately called out, "Brother Lingyuan! It really is you."

This cry was like a thunderclap, instantly silencing the entire banquet hall. The ministers stared at each other in astonishment, their eyes wide with shock. They could never have imagined such intimacy between the princess and His Majesty. The historians were even more horrified, hurriedly running to retrieve their own princess, and then respectfully bowed to Jun Lingyuan.

Jun Lingyuan was stunned at first, then looked at the person in front of him with a hint of uncertainty in his eyes, and slowly uttered two words: "Yan'er?"

"It's me, it's me, Brother Ling Yuan. I thought I would never see you again." Yelu Yan's eyes were red, full of excitement and joy, completely ignoring the complex and different looks from the people around her.

Jun Lingyuan quickly regained his composure, coughed lightly, and said, "Princess Yelu Yan, long time no see." His voice was calm and steady, but seemed to carry a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

The historians hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, the princess has heard of the prosperity of the Northern Ming Kingdom and has long admired your majesty's reputation, so she has been looking forward to this marriage trip. Please forgive your majesty for her momentary excitement."

Jun Lingyuan nodded slightly and said, "That's fine. Today is a banquet. Don't be shy. Just enjoy the food."

However, the ministers' eyes kept wandering between Jun Lingyuan and Yelu Yan, and they were secretly speculating about the relationship between the two.

Feng Qingyue sat in her seat, wondering, could this princess be the girl Jun Lingyuan mentioned last time who had saved him several times? If so, then she might also be the heroine! Feng Qingyue felt a strange feeling in her heart, and her eyes looked back and forth between Jun Lingyuan and Yelu Yan, then she sat there quietly.

The banquet continued, the musicians played beautiful music, and the dancers danced gracefully. Yelu Yan's eyes always stayed on Jun Lingyuan, while Jun Lingyuan's eyes always stayed on Feng Qingyue.

At this time, a minister stood up, raised his glass and said, "Your Majesty, this marriage is a blessing for both countries. May your Majesty and the princess's marriage bring about an everlasting friendship between Beiming and the princess's country."

Jun Lingyuan picked up the wine glass and said, "I hope so too." After that, he drank it all in one gulp, but his eyes looked deep and unfathomable.

After hearing this, Yelu Yan was filled with joy and lowered her head shyly.

Amidst this seemingly harmonious atmosphere, Feng Qingyue felt a sense of panic. She had originally thought she'd be safer with the arrival of the princess, but now it seemed that if Yelu Yan was the heroine, wouldn't she be in even greater danger? Was it really like those plots, where she had to bring them together before she could be safe?

Feng Qingyue seemed absent-minded throughout the entire banquet. After the banquet, Jun Lingyuan returned to Yueli Palace with Feng Qingyue.

"My beloved, I noticed that you seemed unhappy at the banquet, but what happened?" Jun Lingyuan asked with concern.

"Your Majesty, is Princess Yelu Yan the person you mentioned before who saved you several times?" Feng Qingyue looked up at Jun Lingyuan.

"Yes, when she was a child, she was sent here as a hostage to accompany me in my studies and stayed with me in the military camp for a period of time." Jun Lingyuan answered truthfully.

"Just now I was a little lucky, but now it's certain." Feng Qingyue looked helpless.

"Oh! What are you sure about?" Jun Lingyuan looked at Feng Qingyue with confusion.

"It's okay, Your Majesty. Today is Princess Yelu's first day in the palace. She might not be used to it. Your Majesty, you should go and keep her company." Feng Qingyue said coldly.

"What are you talking about? Why should I go to accompany her? She will get used to it slowly in the future." Jun Lingyuan frowned.

"Your Majesty, you are of noble status, and naturally it is not something that I can possess alone." Feng Qingyue said softly.

Jun Lingyuan felt a little angry when listening to Feng Qingyue's words, but he tried to speak gently, "I allow my beloved concubine not to be so magnanimous in this matter."