Love and choices across time and space

After Li Yifeng woke up from the dream with Princess Changle, he missed his experiences in the Tang Dynasty even more. He often closed his eyes in the gaps of his busy life and tried to relive every detail of the dream.

The prosperous city of Chang'an, the bustling streets, the majestic palace, and Princess Changle's stunning beauty and gentle smile, all appeared in his mind like vivid paintings.

During the day, Li Yifeng would lose his mind while working, thinking about strolling through the streets of Chang'an with Princess Changle. His colleagues noticed his absent-mindedness and asked about it with concern.

"Yifeng, why are you always in a daze lately? You can't be so careless at work." Colleague Xiao Wang patted him on the shoulder.

Li Yifeng came back to his senses and forced a smile: "Sorry, I'm a little tired recently."

However, only he himself knew that his mind had already flown to the distant Tang Dynasty.

When he returned home at night, Li Yifeng was no longer as keen on watching TV or playing games as before. Instead, he sat quietly in front of the window, looking at the night outside, recalling every moment he spent with Princess Changle in his dream.

"Princess, are you okay in that world?" he murmured to himself.

He remembered the majesty and luxury when the princess took him to visit the palace, the elegance and intelligence when the princess explained poetry to him, and the romance and warmth when they admired the flowers in the garden together.

Those beautiful memories were like sharp knives, piercing his heart. He knew it was just a dream, but he couldn't control his deep attachment to that experience.

To ease his longing for the past, Li Yifeng began collecting books, picture albums, and film and television works related to the Tang Dynasty. He decorated his room with elements of the Tang Dynasty, as if this would bring him closer to that world.

On weekends, he would spend the whole day in the library, flipping through thick history books, trying to find more information about the Tang Dynasty between the lines, looking for scenes and stories similar to his dreams.

Once, he saw an illustration of a Tang Dynasty court banquet in an ancient book. The gorgeous costumes, delicious food and joyful atmosphere instantly reminded him of the scene of attending the banquet with Princess Changle.

"The princess was so beautiful in that pink dress." His eyes were full of obsession.

Li Yifeng's obsession with the Tang Dynasty caused confusion among those around him. His friends thought he had gone astray and urged him to return to reality.

"Yifeng, you can't always live in that dream. It's just your imagination." said his friend Xiao Li.

But Li Yifeng remained unmoved. He firmly believed that the experience was real and precious to him.

He even began to study the etiquette and culture of the Tang Dynasty and participated in various Tang Dynasty cultural seminars and activities. At one seminar, he met Professor Zhang, a senior historian.

Professor Zhang was surprised by Li Yifeng's enthusiasm for the Tang Dynasty: "Young man, your love for the Tang Dynasty is so deep, it is rare."

Li Yifeng excitedly told Professor Zhang about his dream and his nostalgia for the Tang Dynasty.

Professor Zhang pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps your dream reflects your deep yearning and resonance for Tang Dynasty culture. The Tang Dynasty was indeed a fascinating era, but we must also learn to find a balance in reality."

Li Yifeng nodded, but his longing for Tang Chao did not diminish in the slightest.

As time went by, Li Yifeng's nostalgia for the Tang Dynasty gradually affected his life. He began to feel dissatisfied with the fast pace and impetuousness of modern society and longed to return to the poetic and romantic Tang Dynasty.

He became silent and taciturn, rarely meeting with friends, and more often he was alone, immersed in memories of the Tang Dynasty.

"Is it really true that I can't go back?" he often asked himself.

Li Yifeng's parents also noticed his changes and were very worried.

"Son, you can't go on like this. You have to face reality and live a good life." The mother said with concern.

But Li Yifeng was unable to listen to his parents' advice. He felt that only in the memories of the Tang Dynasty could he find inner peace and happiness.

One day, Li Yifeng saw a news about a Tang Dynasty themed exhibition on the Internet and went to visit it without hesitation.

The exhibition hall displayed various Tang Dynasty artifacts and replicas, including exquisite ceramics, gorgeous clothing, and beautiful calligraphy and paintings. Li Yifeng carefully examined each item, as if searching for clues related to his dream.

When he saw a dress similar to the one Princess Changle had worn, tears couldn't help but burst out.

"Princess, I miss you so much." He said silently in his heart.

After leaving the exhibition hall, Li Yifeng's mood remained restless for a long time. He walked on the street, looking at the modern buildings and bustling crowds around him, feeling extremely lonely and lost.

After returning home, Li Yifeng lay on the bed, looking through the information he had collected about the Tang Dynasty, and fell asleep unknowingly.

In his dream, he returned to the Tang Dynasty and met Princess Changle again.

"Princess, I thought I would never see you again." Li Yifeng said excitedly.

Princess Changle smiled and said, "I have been waiting for you."

They strolled, chatted, and admired the scenery together as before. But just as Li Yifeng was immersed in this happy moment, he suddenly woke up from the dream.

Li Yifeng opened his eyes and found that he was still in reality, his heart filled with endless sadness.

He decided to leave the city and look for more traces of the Tang Dynasty. He embarked on a journey that took him through many ancient towns and historical sites.

During his journey, he met a girl named Lin Xiao, who was also a fan of Tang Dynasty culture. The two hit it off immediately and had endless topics to talk about.

"I can understand your feelings towards the Tang Dynasty because I am equally obsessed with it," said Lin Xiao.

They visited museums together, discussed the history of the Tang Dynasty together, and shared their feelings with each other.

With Lin Xiao's company, Li Yifeng's mood gradually brightened up. But his longing for Princess Changle still existed in his heart.

One day, they came to an ancient temple, which was peaceful and tranquil, with a faint scent of sandalwood.

Li Yifeng prayed devoutly in front of the Buddha statue, hoping to meet Princess Changle again, even if only in a dream.

Lin Xiao watched him silently from the side, his heart full of sympathy and understanding.

After coming out of the temple, Li Yifeng and Lin Xiao sat on the steps outside the temple, looking at the scenery in the distance.

"Li Yifeng, maybe we should learn to let go of the past and cherish the present." Lin Xiao said softly.

Li Yifeng was silent for a moment, then nodded: "You are right, but it is really difficult to let go."

In the following days, the relationship between Li Yifeng and Lin Xiao became closer, and Lin Xiao's gentleness and kindness gradually touched Li Yifeng's heart.

But whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, Li Yifeng would still think of Princess Changle and that unforgettable experience in the Tang Dynasty.

Once, they attended a Tang Dynasty cultural evening party together. At the party, people wore Tang Dynasty costumes and performed Tang Dynasty songs and dances.

Li Yifeng looked at the scene in front of him, and his heart was once again filled with nostalgia for the Tang Dynasty.

"Lin Xiao, I still can't forget that past." Li Yifeng said.

Lin Xiao held his hand: "I know, but I am willing to accompany you to slowly get out of this."

As time passed, Li Yifeng gradually realized that although he could not forget his experience in the Tang Dynasty, he could not live in the past forever. He began to try to reintegrate into real life, work hard, and reconnect with his friends.

But whenever he saw something related to the Tang Dynasty, a ripple would still appear in his heart.

One day, Li Yifeng received a letter from Professor Zhang, who told him that he was researching a new topic on Tang Dynasty history and hoped that Li Yifeng could provide some help.

Li Yifeng readily agreed, as he felt this was a good opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Tang Dynasty.

In his collaboration with Professor Zhang, Li Yifeng invested a lot of time and energy, consulted countless materials, visited many historical sites, and gained a deeper understanding of the history of the Tang Dynasty.

"Perhaps, I can turn my love for the Tang Dynasty into a motivation to let more people know about this glorious history." Li Yifeng thought.

During this process, Lin Xiao always supported him, gave him encouragement and help.

Finally, Professor Zhang's research achieved important results, and Li Yifeng also found a new direction in life in the process.

He began to write articles about the Tang Dynasty and give lectures to share his understanding and love of the Tang Dynasty with more people.

Although his longing for Princess Changle still exists in his heart, he has learned to face this emotion in a more positive way.

After a lecture, Li Yifeng was walking home when he suddenly saw a familiar figure.

That was Lin Xiao. She was standing under the street light, looking at him with a smile.

A warm feeling surged in Li Yifeng's heart. He knew that in this real world, he had found his own happiness.

"Lin Xiao, thank you for always being by my side." Li Yifeng said.

Lin Xiao stepped forward and held his hand: "Let's move towards the future together."

From then on, Li Yifeng was no longer bound by his nostalgia for the Tang Dynasty, but instead started a new chapter of life with Lin Xiao, carrying those beautiful memories.