Chapter 1: The Second Year of the Lin De Era of the Great Tang

Seeing Chen Yi in this state, the young girl desperately held back her laughter, said nothing further, and attentively continued to feed him

Was he rescued after falling off the cliff? But this does not look like a hospital; it is a house made entirely of wood. In the visible surroundings, there is nothing familiar to him. Where could this be?

However, what is surprising is that the woman in front of me is wearing ancient clothing, and her hairstyle is not the kind commonly seen among girls that Chen Yi is familiar with

It is unclear whether it is because the young girl in front of him is too captivating or if he is simply stunned; Chen Yi's eyes remained fixed on her, causing her face to flush with a mix of annoyance and shyness. Only after this did he retract his gaze, yet his mind was in a state of turmoil

He did not know how long he had slept during this nap, feeling as if it had lasted several days, or even several years, and he woke up after being inexplicably startled

Chen Yiji just visited the Qianling Mausoleum in Xi'an, where an accident occurred within the scenic area. How could this happen in such a place

This is a woman's voice, with a hint of excitement in her words, and a noticeable sense of relief.

Chen Yi has always had good sleep quality and usually does not dream much. However, today he feels as if he has been continuously dreaming, like a film reel being projected, with many fragmented scenes flashing in his mind, alternating and cycling through.

The second year of the Lin De era? It is the Great Tang... The second year of the Lin De era?

After being dazed for a while, he was suddenly touched by something, causing his body to shudder and prompting his mind to begin functioning. Chen Yi, still feeling confused from a long slumber, blinked several times with effort and tried hard to comprehend what was happening.

Chen Yi was also hungry, and soon finished the porridge in his bowl, looking as if he still wanted more, awkwardly licking the corner of his mouth. The young girl who was feeding him couldn't help but laugh at Chen Yi's expression, letting out a soft chuckle that revealed two shallow dimples. Her smile was radiant, embodying a natural and pure beauty that Chen Yi had never seen before, like a spring of water that had never been tainted, causing his heart to race a few beats!

The porridge was fragrant and delicious, seemingly containing some medicinal ingredients. Chen Yi took a taste but could not discern what it was. He was very hungry and quickly swallowed the porridge. The warm food brought an indescribable comfort that was reminiscent of a picture book.

In his confusion, Chen Yi walked aimlessly. After a while, a vast darkness suddenly appeared before him, and then his feet felt weak, as if he had sunk into something, his body continuously descending. In terror, Chen Yi struggled incessantly, flailing his arms and legs in an attempt to escape, but soon the darkness engulfed everything before him. He could no longer move, and even his thoughts came to a halt, as if the entire world had been reduced to darkness

It is unclear how much time has passed when a light appears before him again. A little girl, whose face he cannot clearly see, is staring at him, gently stroking his forehead with her soft little hand. Although Chen Yi cannot make out the girl's features, he can sense her smile, which is very sweet and gentle. His previous restlessness immediately calms down, but he feels a dryness in his mouth, a parched sensation that makes him unable to resist swallowing. Soon, a warm liquid flows into his throat, slightly sweet and a bit salty, with a very pleasant taste, instantly quenching his hunger and thirst. Quickly, an overwhelming fatigue washes over him. After letting out a long yawn, he falls into a deep sleep, and his dreams fade away.

It is the second year of the reign of Emperor Liande of the Tang Dynasty, you wouldn't have forgotten this, would you

Still dreaming, dreaming of a fairy? Or has one passed away and gone to heaven

It seems that neither person has clearly heard or understood the other, yet they continue to converse, creating a somewhat absurd situation akin to a chicken talking to a duck

What exactly has happened? Why is there such a beautiful young girl beside me, dressed in ancient clothing? The decorations around her are also something I have never seen before, very antique and elegant! Moreover, the sensations in my body are distinctly different from before, very uncoordinated!

Come, have a little porridge. You haven't eaten for a long time. This is the porridge that the master uses for health preservation, which is very beneficial for your body... Seeing Chen Yi's astonished expression, the young girl was puzzled for a moment before raising the bowl in front of her again

After thinking for a while, an overwhelming sense of astonishment surged up: What exactly has happened? Where is he?

The young girl seemed to have understood Chen Yi's previous two sentences clearly, and she smiled as she replied in a slower tone: "My name is Ning Qing, and this is the Sacred Palace of the Zhongnan Mountain Sect! You fell from Liangshan and got injured; it was I, along with two senior brothers and our master, who rescued you from Liangshan..."

He opened his eyes, only to be greeted by the piercing brightness of the pictures and books filling the room, causing a sharp pain in his eyes. Chen Yi quickly shut his eyes again, rolling them a few times before slowly and gradually lifting his eyelids, striving to adapt to the light. The glaring sun streamed into the room, yet the curtains were not drawn at all! How frustrating!

This is the face of a woman, but due to the backlighting, her features are not clearly visible; only her two radiant eyes can be seen, which are large and quite captivating, with long eyelashes fluttering. She has a pointed chin and a prominent nose, and the skin on her face appears somewhat translucent under the light. However, upon seeing Chen Yi open his eyes, the woman spoke a few words that were not entirely clear, then immediately turned away and walked to the side. This left Chen Yi, who had not yet clearly seen her face but felt she was a very beautiful woman, somewhat disappointed. The skin on her face appears somewhat translucent under the light. However, upon seeing Chen Yi open his eyes, the woman spoke a few words that were not entirely clear, then immediately turned away and walked to the side, leaving Chen Yi, who had not yet clearly seen her face but felt she was a very beautiful woman, somewhat disappointed.

Heavens! ... I merely tripped while visiting the Qianling Mausoleum and unexpectedly found myself "traveling through time" to the Tang Dynasty

Ah! The heavens... it truly is... the second year of the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty..." Chen Yi was left dumbfounded

Chen Yi did not clearly hear what the woman in front of him was saying, but he could see the food in the bowl and smell its aroma. Naturally, he swallowed a few times and gulped. He was eager to eat, wanted to drink some thirst-quenching tea, and even more wanted to ask about the situation. However, the words seemed to be stuck in his throat, unable to come out. Nevertheless, he could clearly see what the woman in front of him looked like.

The little girl in front of him put down the bowl and said something, but Chen Yi did not hear clearly. He continued to ask a question similar to the one before, while the little girl clearly did not understand what he said. With a look of confusion in her eyes, she spoke, seemingly asking Chen Yi what was going on

Yes... Who are you?" Chen Yi quickly nodded and tried to ask in a calm manner: "May I ask, little sister, what is this place? Why am I here? Why are you wearing such clothes..."

Who are you ... ... ? Where is this place ? " Chen Yi mumbled this vague question

Hearing a sound that seemed to come from a distant place but was indistinct, Chen Yi shivered, wearily closed his eyes, rolled his eyes several times, then opened them again, blinked forcefully a few times, and squinted. Finally, the outline of the person in front of him became vaguely discernible.

Chen did not fully understand the young girl's words, but he could tell from her gesture of holding the bowl that she wanted to feed him. He also noticed that the girl had a bowl full of porridge in her hand, and a delightful aroma wafted into his nose. The enticing scent made him unable to resist swallowing, yet he could not discern whether it was the girl's body fragrance, the aroma of the food, or something else.

Chen Yi moved his stiff body, wanting to see the situation beside him, and then opened his mouth to inquire about the girl in the room. At that moment, the woman returned, holding a bowl of steaming food in her hands. An enticing aroma rushed into Chen Yi's nose, making him unable to resist swallowing a few times.

In a dream, a young nobleman dressed in ancient attire appeared, seemingly him, riding a horse accompanied by several attendants, coming from the northwest and heading southeast. As they passed a particularly steep cliff, they were suddenly confronted by a peculiar celestial phenomenon. The entire sky turned crimson, as if engulfed in flames. The mount beneath him became startled and bolted uncontrollably, no matter how hard he tried to rein it in. Ultimately, both horse and rider plunged over the edge of the cliff, and after a moment of excruciating pain, there was nothing but emptiness.

Dreams are leaping, and then some very unfamiliar scenes and many faces of characters appear before Chen Yi. However, both the scenes and the images of the characters are ones he has never seen before, yet there is a very familiar feeling about them

After a lively exchange of words, the charming young girl smiled sweetly and, in a very slow voice, uttered a sentence that Chen Yi could basically understand: "Are you... wondering who I am and where this place is?"

Ah! Is this Zhongnan Mountain? Your master and two senior brothers saved me? Chen Yi was utterly astonished, his mouth agape. How did I fall from Liangshan in the northwest of Xi'an to Zhongnan Mountain in the south? Looking at the young girl in front of him, her pure appearance seemingly untouched by the world, and the room he was lying in, which was completely different from ordinary households, a very absurd thought crossed his mind. Could it be that he had arrived in another world, just like in some novels? This thought sent his heart's fear to its peak. He immediately suppressed the panic within him and slowly asked, "May I ask... what year is it now, oh, what... that is... what era name?"

After many fleeting glimpses of the past, a very beautiful girl from hetushucom.com appeared before him, smiling sweetly at him. Just as Chen Yi was stunned, amazed by the girl's beauty, she lifted her skirt and ran away. After taking a few steps, she paused, turned around, and smiled at Chen Yi again. Captivated, Chen Yi naturally followed her, but in the blink of an eye, the beautiful girl vanished from sight. Surrounding him was a stunning and expansive garden landscape, devoid of any people. He wanted to call out, but no sound would come. Just as he felt lost and helpless, a seemingly even more attractive young woman appeared nearby, waving at him and softly calling out something. Drawn in, Chen Yi instinctively approached her, but in an instant, the beautiful young woman transformed into a noble lady dressed in luxurious palace attire, resembling the queens or imperial consorts seen in television or movies. After casting a glance at Chen Yi, this noble lady revealed a captivating smile, then flicked her sleeve and walked away with an air of pride, leaving Chen Yi bewildered and looking around aimlessly.

Furrowing his brows to confirm once more, indeed, it was during his visit to Qianling that he lost consciousness. Today, while exploring the Qianling scenic area and ascending the main peak of Liangshan, he found himself pondering the history of Qianling, particularly the empress buried within and the era she represented. With a wicked thought, he mused about this woman who had served Li Shimin, later becoming the empress of his son, Li Zhi, and ultimately the only female emperor in Chinese history. After ascending to the throne, she had also widely recruited men for her 'harem.' He wondered how beautiful and captivating she must have been, how she attracted men, and whether her figure resembled that of the actress in the documentary 'Daming Palace,' with its impressive curves. Lost in thought, he was not paying much attention to his footing while walking, and as a result, he tripped over something on the mountain top, staggering a few steps before he fell. What he could never have anticipated was that just as he was about to hit the ground, the slope beside him, which had not seemed steep, transformed into a bottomless cliff. Rolling down with the terrain, it felt as if he had fallen into a 'black hole,' continuously descending until he lost consciousness after feeling a sharp pain.

The little girl, noticing the subtle changes in Chen Yi's movements, smiled gently. She quickly scooped a spoonful of food from the bowl and held it in front of Chen Yi's mouth, softly uttering a phrase that Chen Yi could probably understand. Starving, Chen Yi instinctively opened his mouth and took in the food from the spoon.

Suddenly, the brightness faded, and his eyes felt much more comfortable. After Chen Yi made an effort to blink a few times, he suddenly opened his eyes wide. What came into view was a blurred shadow, the outline of a person's face. It seemed that this person was blocking the dazzling light, allowing him to open his eyes. However, with his half-open eyes, Chen Yi could not focus and could not see the appearance of the person in front of him.

"Are you hungry? Come, let me feed you something. You haven't eaten for a day and a night!" This woman, whose voice was quite pleasant, sat down in front of Chen Yi with a bowl in her hands, using a spoon-like object to scoop up the contents of the bowl and blowing on it.

With food filling his stomach, Chen Yi felt much better mentally, and his thoughts began to become more active. He was increasingly astonished by everything he saw before him

Instinctively, I moved my body slightly, and a sharp pain surged through me. ... There is a real sensation, I am not dead ... ? ... But what exactly is going on here ?

A crisp voice rang out, one that Chen Yi had never heard before. It was somewhat peculiar, as if deliberately lisping, yet it carried a very gentle tone: "You have finally awakened? You have been in a deep slumber for a whole day and night!"

Chen Yi's astonished expression and his question left the young girl momentarily stunned, revealing a face full of confusion as she stared at Chen Yi, as if he were an otherworldly visitor. However, she eventually responded: "You haven't forgotten everything after your injury, have you? It is now the second year of Linde, and today is the second day of the second month..."

Then Chen Yi dreamt again of someone feeding him food and water, bandaging his wounds, and softly calling out to him, but he could not respond in any way. Subsequently, two individuals took turns carrying him down the mountain and placed him in a very old horse-drawn carriage. At that moment, an elderly man with white hair and beard appeared, examined his injuries, gave him some water, and leaned close to his ear to call out a few times, inquiring about something, but he showed no reaction, as if his mind and body were separated. The horse-drawn carriage then moved away, arriving at a place he did not recognize.

She is a very young girl, remarkably beautiful, with a level of charm that took Chen Yi by surprise. Her skin is very fair, and her face has a somewhat youthful innocence, which makes her appear exceptionally pure. Her pure and lovely demeanor is unlike that of an ordinary woman, leaving one with a sense of astonishment.