Chapter 85

the next day.

The bus was parked at the entrance of the history museum.

While other museums display artifacts unearthed from various dynasties, this museum only presents a replica of the history of the Qi Dynasty to the world.

After entering by scanning their ID cards with their faces, everyone was immediately captivated by the exquisite antiques.

As they delved deeper, the director's sweet voice led them into that most prosperous dynasty.

Across the long river of time, they were also fortunate enough to witness the glory of that dynasty from a thousand years ago.

The most eye-catching piece is a painting depicting the Qi Dynasty in Shengjing, measuring approximately five meters long and twenty-five centimeters wide.

The brushstrokes are sharp as a knife blade, the momentum is as powerful as a coiling dragon, yet they are also delicate and gentle when they need to be.

In the entire picture, a winding river extends from the palace to the palace. The river water is clear and magnificent, with lotus flowers floating on the surface, swaying gracefully in the breeze.

The riverbank is a lush peach orchard, with intertwined trunks and branches, forming a layered, towering landscape.

A large crowd gathered; some listened to music, some played instruments, some hawked their wares, and some performed acrobatics…

"How beautiful!" a student exclaimed.

"Now I can suddenly understand the high praise the Qi Dynasty receives in history books! It truly was a golden age!"

"Look at the stamp on it."

"Sang Lingwu? Eh? Isn't this Emperor Qiluan?"

"Did she draw all of this?"

"Oh my god! I got goosebumps, who would understand?"

A direct experience is always much more impactful than something you hear about!

The female director smiled and said, "It was made by Emperor Qiluan over two years."

"Two years? Emperor Qiluan is a wise ruler, so he certainly can't neglect state affairs. And such a huge painting... good heavens."

"Now I finally understand what it means to be both talented and hardworking. No wonder she's said to be exceptionally gifted..."

As they continued to delve deeper, they came across memorials that Ling Wu had reviewed. The handwriting was sharp yet gentle, and they could almost see a dignified woman with gentle eyes, who was smiling slightly at them.

There are dresses sewn stitch by stitch by Xi Ruoyu.

"It's been so long that the original color is no longer visible, but the traces of the bamboo leaves are still faintly discernible," the director said at the right moment, her words filled with regret.

"So many...doesn't he have to sew them every year?"

Passing by thousands of acres of wine jars, Zi Sangqi's embroidery, which evolved from its initial roughness to its increasingly exquisite craftsmanship, and Yun Ji's tea set, and...

Sangyu's exquisite and small chessboard and chess pieces.

"This chessboard was made by Emperor Qiluan himself and was given to Emperor Qiluan's younger sister, Prince Jin, Sangyu, by the Crown Princess during her first birthday celebration."

"Why didn't Emperor Qiluan deliver it himself?"

The director's smile became more genuine. "According to historical records, Emperor Qiluan only played chess with Prince Jin in his entire life. Based on the artifacts unearthed from Prince Jin's tomb, it is speculated that Emperor Qiluan's chess skills were so superb that he was afraid Prince Jin would not dare to fight him, so he resorted to this roundabout method."

A group of people nodded in agreement.

"Didn't they say there was a portrait of the Qi Luan Emperor?"

The director took a deep breath and then gave a meaningful smile.

Amidst the puzzled looks of the group, a series of orderly footsteps sounded behind them.

Looking back, there were rows of security personnel.

The production director nodded slightly to them before speaking to the group of stunned students: "Alright, we can go in now."

She was one step ahead, and suddenly a large door opened up in the smooth wall.

She stood by the door and gestured for someone to come in.

Amidst this commotion, a group of people also silently stepped in.

The first thing you see is a wall full of paintings, most of which depict the figure of a woman, while the largest one is the central painting of five people standing together, with a large expanse of blooming lotus flowers and lotus leaves reaching to the sky behind them.

The young man in black had a face as cold and aloof as jade, like an immortal descending to earth. He turned his head slightly and stared at the woman in the center of the painting.

Her eyes held a tenderness like a spring.

The young man in red slightly raised his chin, his face alluring and flamboyant, yet in another painting, he showed a shy expression towards the woman in the center.

Her face was flushed, making her unforgettable.

And there was the familiar Quanrong prince, who, unlike the one dressed in Hu clothing, appeared more languid.

The love in his deep blue eyes was undisguised.

The boy, with delicate features and a baby face, was like a tender sprout emerging in early spring, pure and beautiful. He turned his head, but for some reason, he seemed to be looking up at the woman, his eyes filled with unwavering conviction.

It was as if he would be willing to do anything if that woman smiled at him.

The woman in the center of the painting, who was the most prominent figure in the entire painting room and the one being gazed upon with affection by all the viewers, was dressed in a black phoenix robe.

The white jade phoenix crown bound all her hair back, but it couldn't contain her indifferent gentleness and the noble dignity that surpassed even royal power.

But in the painting, the willows swayed gently, and the soft breeze caressed her dress. As the skirt swayed, a glimmer of light appeared on the pearl on her forehead.

Everything was so perfectly in place, as if she were the chosen one favored by heaven.

She is gentle to all things, and all things return her utmost gentleness.

The scroll hung throughout the exhibition hall, and every smile, every gesture, every movement seemed as if she were standing before them, smiling gently across a thousand years.

"It turns out that it really is possible to transcend a thousand years and see real beauties from history!"

"No wonder so many celebrities in the entertainment industry pause for a moment when gentleness is mentioned, and then everyone collectively ignores this part. I used to think they were programmed by aliens!"

"Suddenly, I feel a tiny bit envious of these men..."

"But even so, is it really necessary to have bulletproof glass and so much security?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the female director tackled one of them to the ground. When the person was pulled up, they all gasped.

"Isn't this the most famous director of historical dramas?"

The director, having completely forgotten her earlier rudeness, clapped her hands and then said coldly, "This is the 329th one this month, a little less than last month. Could it be that the goddess's charm has diminished?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she went to take a look, and then her face turned bright red. "It seems that the security measures are more in place!"

"Is this... really necessary?" They were still puzzled after the initial shock.

The director immediately softened her tone: "Of course. After you get home today, you can log on to that website and search for the goddess's deeds. The more you learn, the crazier you'll become, but it will also motivate you more."

"excitation?"

The director smiled and nodded, "Because you'll study like crazy, wanting to build a time machine and go back a thousand years, just to see her smile gently at you."

And that prosperous era, and the love and hate between these people.

But more...

They all wanted to become His Majesty's servants.

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———Beginning and Ending———

"Your Majesty said last night that once I recover from my illness, you will allow me to accompany you to the Phoenix Palace. Is that true?"

"When Ruoyu sees mountains, she sees the wind, she sees rain, she sees the sunset, and she sees you everywhere. Even though you are nowhere to be seen, you are everywhere. My wife, Ruoyu is no longer bound by feudal ethics, but in this endless period of time, Ruoyu misses you more and more."

—Empress Xi Ruoyu

"If Your Majesty does not come tomorrow, then I will wait here until you arrive!"

"Aqing can learn from him, Aqing can learn from the person she hates the most. In the next life, may Aqing meet you first, okay?"

—Royal Nobleman Qianqing

"Slave, my name is Yunji."

"Whoever Your Majesty loves, I will protect."

"Your Majesty, Yun Ji has come to see you..."

——Chun Jun Hua Yun Ji

"Your Majesty, I have traveled thousands of miles to serve you!"

"The Quanrong and the Qi Dynasty are so far apart, Your Majesty, Aqi is in so much pain, Aqi is in so much pain..."

—The noble and virtuous gentleman Sang Qi