"More than seeing it, I couldn't believe my eyes!"
His friend responded, his eyes still fixed on the hot air balloon that was gradually disappearing in the sky.
"This is simply a miracle! Our Tang Dynasty must have received a blessing from heaven to have such a wonderful sight."
Next to her, a woman holding a child said with emotion:
"I originally thought that such flying things only existed in those ancient legends. I didn't expect to see it with my own eyes today."
The child raised his head curiously and asked, "Mother, can I fly into the sky like Her Majesty the Queen and Her Majesty the Princess?"
The woman smiled and touched the child’s head: “Silly child, those are the queen and the princess, they are protected by the divine beast.
How can we ordinary people have such blessings?
However, being able to see such a wonderful sight today is already a great honor."
"Foolish woman, who says ordinary people can't fly?" A man who looked like a scholar interrupted the woman.
His eyes sparkled with a yearning for the unknown world, “Today’s scene is a sign of the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.
I believe that in the near future, all the people of the Tang Dynasty will have the opportunity to soar into the sky."
These words resonated with the people around him, and they all nodded in agreement.
The emergence of hot air balloons is not only a visual feast, but also inspires people's desire to explore and conquer the sky.
"Well said!" An old man, leaning on his cane, nodded in agreement, "I have lived for so many years and have never seen such a spectacular sight.
Isn’t this hot air balloon the crystallization of the wisdom and courage of the people of the Tang Dynasty?
Watching the Empress and Princess flying, my heart was filled with excitement."
"Yeah, who says ordinary people like us can't have dreams?
"Maybe one day, we can fly into the sky like the queen and princess and see the magnificent mountains and rivers of the Tang Dynasty," a young craftsman said excitedly.
Not far away, a group of literati were also whispering to each other.
"Everyone, this scene should only exist in heaven. How many times can we hear about it in the world?" A scholar in a long robe chanted while shaking his head.
"Yes, Brother Li is absolutely right. It is truly our great honor to witness the Queen and Princess soaring into the sky today.
"Come, why don't we each write a poem to commemorate this great event?" another scholar suggested.
Everyone expressed their agreement, and then they each pondered and composed their own poems.
Soon, several men of letters and poets began to recite poems aloud, expressing their feelings and recording this historic moment.
The first scholar stroked his long beard, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he chanted aloud:
"The Mingda banner rose from Chang'an City, and the Empress and Princess soared together. Auspicious clouds swirled around them, and the gods protected them. The public's attention was unprecedented.
The heat rises and breaks the sky, and the lofty ambition soars into the sky. The auspicious signs of the prosperous Tang Dynasty descend, and the dream of flying into the sky is born from then on.
When everyone heard this, they applauded and cheered.
This poem not only depicts the spectacular sight of a hot air balloon flying into the sky, but also expresses praise for the prosperous Tang Dynasty and the dream of flying into the sky.
Then, the second scholar stood up.
This is a young talent with a sharp look between his brows.
He cleared his throat and chanted aloud:
"The Princess is as pretty as an angel, and the Empress is as divine as a rainbow. Accompanied by divine beasts, they fly into the sky, free to wander through the clouds.
The people of Chang'an looked up, marveling and praising the scene endlessly. "To have seen such a scene in this lifetime is truly worthwhile."
This poem depicts the images of the queen and princess, as well as their grace when flying, with delicate brushstrokes.
At the same time, it also expresses the poet's emotion and satisfaction at being able to witness this wonder with his own eyes.
Then, another old man with wrinkles on his face but bright eyes came forward with a cane.
He spoke slowly, his voice revealing the vicissitudes of life:
"I am old, but my eyesight is still sharp. Today I am fortunate to see a flying figure. The Queen and Princess are like fairies, descending to earth in a hot air balloon.
The sky is boundless, and the people of the Tang Dynasty are full of ambition. May my children and grandchildren be like this, bravely scaling new heights and creating brilliance."
Although the old man's poems are written in plain language, they are full of deep affection.
By comparing his own old age with the flying feats of the queen and princess, he expressed his good wishes and expectations for the future of the people of the Tang Dynasty.
In this way, a poetry meeting with the theme of flying apsaras was held in Chang'an City.
Literati vied with each other to recite poems and record every detail of this historic moment in verses.
At this moment, on the hot air balloon in the sky, Empress Changsun, Li Lizhi and the little princess also felt the enthusiasm and expectations from the people below.
They smiled and waved down.
At this moment, they are not only the empress and princesses of the Tang Dynasty, but also represent the exploration and yearning of the entire Tang people for the unknown world.
As the hot air balloon continued to rise, the entire view of Chang'an City came into view.
The towering imperial palace, the broad Suzaku Avenue, the bustling markets and streets... everything became so small and yet so clear.
This is an unprecedented visual shock and also a touch deep into the soul.
Empress Changsun looked at the luxurious Chang'an City below her feet, and an indescribable emotion welled up in her heart.
She turned to Li Lizhi and the little princess and said, "Lizhi, little princess, look, this is our Tang Dynasty, our Chang'an City.
It is so vast and prosperous, full of endless vitality and vigor.
Today, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to fly in the sky and overlook this land."
Li Lizhi tightly grasped Empress Changsun's hand, her eyes filled with excitement and pride: "Yes, mother.
I never thought that one day I would be able to fly in the sky with A Niang and Xiao Rangjun like I am now, looking at our Tang Dynasty.
It felt like the whole world was at our feet.”
"I see, I see! Those houses have become so small, like toys.
And that big river, it's like a silver ribbon, so beautiful~~!"
The little princess also shouted loudly in Li Haoze's heart, as if responding to Empress Changsun.
Li Haoze felt emotional when he saw the jubilation and the many Tang people kneeling in prayer.
Although they were all citizens of the Tang Dynasty, some of them received the news in time and knew that the three people mentioned above were the queen and princess of their Tang Dynasty.
However, those people who did not receive the message actually thought that they were gods who had descended to earth and wanted to pray for their blessings of peace.
Thinking of this, many wonderful ideas suddenly emerged in his mind.
He couldn't help but look up at Empress Zhangsun, who was holding him, and asked, "Mother, do you want to become a virtuous empress whose fame will last forever?"
As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately attracted the curious gazes of Empress Changsun and Li Lizhi.
Empress Changsun couldn't help but jokingly whispered, "Little Lord, do you have some clever plan to make me, your mother, a virtuous empress known throughout the ages?"
And explained to him, "Remember, the reputation of 'Eternal Virtuous Empress' is not something we can bestow on ourselves; it requires the evaluation and recognition of future generations."
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