Time travel, quick transmigration

"Yan Yan, you don't seem very happy." 0804 leaned on the soft cup next to Shi Yan and looked at her.

Shi Yan gave a low hum, her voice flat and devoid of any emotion.

"Yan Yan, are you unhappy about Xiao Huanling's departure? But it's not like you'll never see each other again."

Shi Yan glanced at 0804 expressionlessly.

"Where did you get the idea that I'm unhappy? I just don't want to talk, okay?"

My heart skipped a beat at 08:04.

"I said the wrong thing."

Shi Yan's heart softened when she saw the little dumpling looking so wronged.

"Okay, it's my fault, I was too harsh."

"I just feel bored. In this era, there is no television or cell phone. Apart from going to the Sanqing Hall to chant scriptures and cultivate my mind in the morning, noon and evening, I spend the rest of my time in this Huanqing Residence. I either read books or sleep. Most of my good time is wasted. Thinking about the beautiful rivers and mountains of the Tang Dynasty, I can't help but feel regretful that I can't go and see them."

0804 was speechless upon hearing this. Ultimately, Shi Yan was in a bad mood because of Xiao Huanling. It knew this but couldn't say it out loud, so it comforted her by going along with her words.

"Actually, there's nothing new or exciting about the world outside Chang'an. You might as well stay in this quiet place; at least your life will be peaceful."

“Yan Yan knows that we have important responsibilities in this era. Even if you go outside, you will eventually have to come back here. Besides, the person in the palace will not let you leave Chang'an.”

0804's words did nothing to comfort Shi Yan; on the contrary, they made her even more depressed.

"I know it all too well, so I won't go out even if I want to."

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."

"Xiao Ba, you should know I can ride a horse now, right? Can you conjure up a horse for me? Tomorrow I want to sneak out of the Taoist temple through the back door and ride a horse."

0804 couldn't bear to shatter Shi Yan's illusion, but it could only tell the truth.

"Yan Yan, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I will never change my mind. And you will have to stay in the temple tomorrow."

Shi Yan wasn't disappointed upon hearing this, since she had only said it casually. However, the fact that she couldn't leave the Taoist temple puzzled her.

"Why must we stay inside the temple? Is someone coming, or is something going to happen?"

0804 jumped up and bounced around.

You'll find out tomorrow.

Upon hearing that 0804 was keeping her in suspense, Shi Yan showed no curiosity and did not press for details.

"Alright then, I'm going to sleep now. Do as you please."

As she spoke, she got up, blew out the lamp, and climbed into bed by the dim moonlight. She lay down on her side, closed her eyes, and ignored the little dumpling with chubby cheeks.

"Hmph, can't you just play along, express your curiosity, and beg me to tell you?"

Shi Yan pursed her lips and smiled secretly.

"Okay, then I'll reluctantly cooperate with you."

As she spoke, she turned around to face the white ball of fluff who was crossing her arms.

"My dearest Xiao Ba, you're the best! Tell me quickly, I'm so curious!"

0804 was finally happy.

"Tomorrow, Yang Yuhuan's cousin, Yang Zhao, will come to see you on the emperor's orders to persuade you to enter the palace."

Shi Yan pondered for a moment before realizing who Yang Zhao was.

"The Yang Zhao you mentioned is Yang Guozhong, Yang Yuhuan's cousin."

0804 said yes.

Shi Yan almost burst out laughing.

"Li Longji is really persistent; he hasn't stopped since returning to the palace. I think it must be that lousy idea that the emperor's lackey, Gao Lishi, came up with."

"None of the Yang siblings are good. They enjoyed wealth and honor because of Yang Yuhuan, but none of them truly cared about her. They only had themselves in their eyes. In particular, Yang Guozhong later relied on Li Longji's favor to become arrogant, extravagant, and licentious, abusing his power and manipulating the law. He can be described as a great traitor who brought disaster to the country and the people."

"Why would I want to see someone as dishonest as him? He's just a sycophant."

"Am I supposed to rush into becoming his stepping stone to climb higher?"

Shi Yan was annoyed, her words filled with disgust and disdain for the Yang siblings.

0804 understood Shi Yan very well, but in order to complete the work smoothly, it had to comfort Shi Yan.

“Yan Yan, I also dislike the Yang siblings, but we can’t really avoid them. Yang Guozhong, Yang Yuyao, Yang Yuxiu, and Yang Yuchai are all characters who will appear after Yang Yuhuan is made a Consort. They are indispensable. Historically, they were highly favored and bestowed titles because of Yang Yuhuan. Just because you don’t see them doesn’t mean they cease to exist. They won’t enjoy the favor because of Yang Yuhuan.”

"The established course of history will not change because of your thoughts, and even if it deviates, it will quickly return to the right track."

Shi Yan sometimes really suspects that 0804, who has an adorable little voice, is just wearing a white dumpling skin, otherwise how could he be so logical and reasonable?

"I didn't intend to do anything to the Yang siblings. I just don't want to see Yang Guozhong yet, can't I even avoid seeing his true colors?"

“I’m not going to let Li Longji have his way, since he’s always trying to annoy me.”

0804 felt it couldn't continue talking to Shi Yan. It had tried its best, and it couldn't do anything about Shi Yan's stubbornness.

"I'm going to sleep. You can handle it yourself tomorrow."

0804, rather dejected, disappeared and flew into Shi Yan's sea of ​​consciousness in a flash.

Shi Yan stretched her limbs and closed her eyes. She decided to get a good night's sleep and didn't want to bother with trivial matters.

The next day, Shi Yan returned to Huanqing Residence after finishing her morning prayers. Before leaving, she specifically told Qingfeng, Wenying, and the others that if a man surnamed Yang came to the temple claiming to be from her family, they should tell him that she was not available to see him and send him away.

Qingfeng was naturally puzzled, so she gave a dramatic and embellished speech, saying how much the person who came to find her loved her and that he had come specifically to persuade her to return to secular life and take her away from Chang'an. She had been ordered by the emperor to become a nun, so how could she return to secular life on her own? She could not betray her family's love and care, but she also did not want to implicate him, so it was best not to see him.

Seeing her sincerity and trust, Qingfeng believed her and assured her that he wouldn't be allowed into the temple, telling her to rest assured. Shi Yan was naturally at ease; since she had said that, Qingfeng dared not be careless, otherwise she wouldn't be able to bear the responsibility if anything went wrong.

After having breakfast, Yang Zhao arrived at Dongling Temple with several guards without stopping. As soon as he got off the carriage, he started walking into the temple, but he was stopped by Wen Ying, who was already waiting there, just as he reached the Sanqing Hall.

"Why has this benefactor brought such a large group of people to my temple? We do not receive outsiders today. Please leave."

Wenying had an aloof and cold demeanor, and seemed somewhat unapproachable.

Yang Zhao (Yang Guozhong) was a man of some experience. After a moment of awkwardness and hesitation, he put on a gentle and composed smile and said very politely.

"Please forgive my rudeness. I came to see my younger sister, Yuhuan, and I was in such a hurry that I lost my manners."

"My name is Yang Zhao. Please do me the favor of allowing me to see my sister, Yu Huan."

As Yang Zhao (Yang Guozhong) spoke, he waved away the people behind him and bowed to Wen Ying.

Wenying's complexion visibly improved.

“Go back now. The Jade Ring you’re looking for isn’t here. There’s only Tai Zhen, who just joined our Taoist temple not long ago.”

“But she said she is now detached from the world and has no connection with the past, so she will not see you.”

Yang Zhao was stunned and dumbfounded upon hearing this.