Time travel, quick transmigration

After about half an incense stick's time, Xiaodie came with the maid in green to greet Shi Yan.

"May Your Highness be well."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yan turned around and said, "No need for formalities," then beckoned Xiao Die to come to her side. Xiao Die was naturally pretty and charming, and immediately smiled and responded, excitedly going to Shi Yan's side.

Shi Yan thought that Xiao Die was a lively person, so she turned her gaze to look at the maid who was dressed in green, with a pretty face, but whose demeanor was steady and gave people a mature feeling, and who had an oval face.

"May I have your name."

Shi Yan asked with a smile.

The maid in green replied respectfully.

“The servant is Yue Ling, Yue as in joy and Ling as in bell.”

Shi Yan understood and smiled slightly.

"Your name is good, and you are born with good looks. From now on, you and Xiaodie will serve me together."

Yueling was stunned for a moment, but quickly came to her senses. "Thank you for your kind words, Your Highness. I will serve Your Highness wholeheartedly and be loyal to you."

Shi Yan nodded, knowing that Yue Ling was indeed a clever girl.

"Very well, as long as you perform your duties diligently, I, the Princess Consort, will not treat you unfairly; otherwise..."

"I am not the type to be harsh on others, but I will never easily forgive those who dare to betray me."

Shi Yan spoke softly, yet possessed an air of authority.

Yueling was so intimidated by her words that she didn't dare to raise her head, and her posture was obviously much more respectful than before.

Xiaodie, always innocent and simple, was stunned and inexplicably apprehensive when she saw her playful master suddenly display a dignified side.

"Yueling, where is your prince right now?"

Yueling answered truthfully without hesitation.

"His Highness is strolling and enjoying the scenery in the garden. He instructed that if the Princess Consort felt unwell after waking up, she should report back to him. Seeing that the Princess Consort looked well, I took it upon myself to inform His Highness. He was relieved to hear this and therefore did not come to look for the Princess Consort. Instead, he ordered me to help you wash up and then take you to the garden to have breakfast with Yuan Zhiting."

Shi Yan responded softly. At this moment, her stomach was empty and she was indeed a little hungry.

"Go and tell the Prince that I might be delayed for a while. Let him go ahead on his own. I will go directly to Yuanzhiting later. Have the servants prepare some nourishing and refreshing food, as well as a few soft and delicate pastries and fruits."

Yueling noted everything down, accepted the order, and took her leave.

After Yueling left, Shi Yan glanced at Xiaodie, who was standing there cautiously, not daring to move, and smiled at her.

"What, are you afraid of me?"

Did I scare you?

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I was just pretending."

"Xiaodie, do you still remember how long you've been by my side?"

Seeing that Shi Yan smiled, Xiao Die became a little bolder.

“When I was ten years old, I came to the Yang family. After the princess was taken to the mansion by the master, I was assigned to serve the princess.”

Shi Yan looked in the bronze mirror as Xiao Die combed her hair, marveling at the skillful hands she had, while chatting with her about trivial matters.

"I really envy the hair quality and volume of people in ancient times."

Shi Yan sighed sincerely.

The hairstyle that Xiaodie styled for her was undoubtedly very compatible with Yang Yuhuan's appearance and temperament, especially the pearl hairpins, jade, and hair ornaments, which were also perfectly matched.

Xiao Die went to great lengths to place a peach-colored three-petal flower ornament between her eyebrows, and instantly the bronze mirror reflected a peerless beauty with delicate eyebrows and captivating eyes.

Even Shi Yan, a modern person, couldn't help but secretly admire him.

The Tang Dynasty clothing she wore had its own unique style and characteristics. It was mostly a ru (a type of traditional Chinese dress) and a skirt, which were traditional upper and lower garments. Today, Shi Yan was wearing a ruqun with three-colored peonies embroidered on it, with a front opening tied with a knot. She was covered with a gorgeous and exquisite peach-colored overcoat, and paired with a moon-white light gauze shawl. She looked not only noble and beautiful, but also elegant and graceful.

After finishing her makeup, Shi Yan took Xiao Die and went out to have breakfast with Yuan Zhiting and Li Heng.

The two walked along the long corridor and through the courtyard, passing pavilions, terraces, and waterside buildings—a truly breathtaking sight. Before long, they arrived at the front yard.

The scale of the ancient royal mansion was indeed enormous, and Shi Yan had personally experienced what it was like to live in a grand mansion. The residence of those in high positions of power was nothing like the houses people live in today. In reality, even the richest and most powerful people might not be able to afford such a large courtyard-style mansion. She couldn't consider the Prince Shou's mansion her home, but she had to admit that it was an elegant and beautiful place to live.

When Shi Yan stepped into Yuanzhiting, Li Heng was already waiting for her. Upon seeing her, he immediately showed a gentle smile and called her over.

Shi Yan gracefully took her seat. Seeing that the food prepared on the table was what she had ordered, she was quite satisfied.

Li Heng possessed the quintessential royal demeanor, dining with elegance and refinement.

Shi Yan generally adhered to the habit of not speaking while eating. The two finished their breakfast in a quiet and harmonious atmosphere, and then sat for a while before leaving Yuanzhiting together.

With nothing else to do, Li Heng took Shi Yan for a stroll in the Prince's Garden. It was late November, but the scenery in the Prince's Garden was still quite beautiful. Some chrysanthemums were in full bloom, and the hibiscus, begonias, roses, and camellias were also blooming beautifully. Shi Yan found the flowers very pleasing to the eye.

The two walked ahead, admiring the scenery and exchanging a few words from time to time, while Xiaodie, Yueling, and several maids followed behind.

The group walked and stopped for about half an hour before finally stopping in front of a stone pavilion. Shi Yan and Li Qiu went inside and each sat down on a stone bench.

“Your Highness, I would like to go out tomorrow. A few days ago I ordered some jewelry from Guibaozhai. I chose the styles myself, and I have already paid the deposit. Tomorrow is the day I will pick up the items. I would like to go in person.”

Shi Yan spoke in a very low voice, which had a gentle quality to it. Moreover, she smiled, making Li Heng, who already loved Yang Yuhuan, even more reluctant to refuse her.

"I'll just send someone to fetch it for you, why do you have to make the trip?"

Shi Yan, of course, refused. She went out mainly to find all the necessary items according to the recipe given by 0804.

"No, I want to go by myself. Staying in this palace is getting boring."

Li Heng couldn't bear to see her looking so pitiful and sorrowful, so he spoke to her kindly.

"I also want to be with you, but I have already made an appointment with someone, and I really can't break my promise."

Li Heng felt somewhat apologetic.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yan feigned disappointment, but in her heart, she felt it couldn't be better.

"Very well. Since my husband cannot accompany me, I will go by myself. I have Xiaodie to keep me company."

Li Heng already felt guilty, and seeing how sensible Shi Yan was, he naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Alright. Just remember to bring a few more guards when you go out tomorrow."

Shi Yan nodded repeatedly in agreement.

The two sat for a while and then returned to the backyard together. An hour later, Li Heng went to the study, while Shi Yan, accompanied by Xiao Die and Yue Ling, returned to the music room in the backyard to read and drink tea.

The next day, after breakfast, Li Heng went out to meet his brothers and friends. Shi Yan instructed Yue Ling to stay and look after the inner courtyard of the Prince's Mansion, while she herself took Xiao Die and went out.

Shi Yan, sitting in the carriage of the Prince's Mansion and gazing out the window, was fortunate enough to see the historically famous capital city, and get a glimpse of the general appearance of Chang'an, which was known as the Western Capital, the Upper Capital, and the Heavenly Capital.