In this distant and mysterious prosperous dynasty, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran, two souls from the modern world, gradually adapt to the unique ecosystem of the ancient entertainment industry after an unexpected time-travel experience. At the same time, they constantly reflect on their past identities and the new missions they now bear. Like two stars that have crossed time and space, though fallen into an unfamiliar sky, they still radiate a unique light, attempting to find their own coordinates and direction in this ancient firmament.
Ling Yichen was once a highly acclaimed film and television superstar in the modern entertainment industry. His superb acting skills, deep eyes, and unique charisma captivated countless viewers. The characters he portrayed on the big screen, whether valiant heroes or complex villains, seemed to be imbued with soul, vividly leaping to life before the audience. Jun Moran, similarly, is a shining star in the modern performing arts. Her brilliant performances in stage plays, her graceful movements, delicate emotional expression, and profound understanding and interpretation of her characters have made her a goddess in the hearts of many fans. Their modern identities symbolize honor, status, and the love and admiration of countless people; they are dazzling figures in the entertainment industry, possessing a vast stage and limitless possibilities.
However, now living in the prosperous era, their identities have undergone a dramatic transformation. Ling Yichen has become a teacher in an academy, skillfully integrating modern knowledge and cultural concepts into ancient teaching methods. In that ancient academy, he stands on the platform, facing a group of students full of curiosity about the world, using vivid language to explain knowledge of astronomy, geography, science, and technology. When explaining astronomy, he combines ancient astrological theories to introduce the mysteries of the universe to his students; when teaching science and technology, he uses ancient agricultural production and handicrafts as examples to guide students to think about how to use scientific methods to improve production efficiency. His teaching style is novel and unique, deeply loved and respected by his students. The students surround him, their eyes sparkling with a thirst for knowledge, like chicks eagerly awaiting his teachings. They affectionately call Ling Yichen "Master Ling," a title that, although vastly different from his former title "King Ling," is equally full of respect and affection.
Jun Mo Ran opened an embroidery shop in the city and became an embroiderer. Her shop was filled with exquisite embroidery works. These embroideries blended modern aesthetics with ancient embroidery techniques, each stitch imbued with her heart and soul. Her embroidery covered a wide range of subjects, from vibrant flowers and lifelike birds and animals to large-scale works depicting ancient myths and historical stories. These works caused a sensation in the city upon their release. High-ranking officials and nobles flocked to place orders, hoping to collect these exquisite works of art for their homes; ordinary people would also visit the embroidery shop in their leisure time, stopping to admire and marvel at Jun Mo Ran's masterful embroidery skills. In her shop, Jun Mo Ran was not only a highly skilled embroiderer but also an ambassador for beauty. She patiently explained the techniques and cultural connotations of embroidery to her customers, allowing more people to understand and appreciate this ancient art.
Despite their changed identities, the experience and skills they accumulated in the modern entertainment industry are playing an unexpected role in this ancient era. Ling Yichen, in his teaching, often uses the expressive techniques he acquired during performances to make dry knowledge vivid and interesting. He imitates the expressions and tones of historical figures, allowing students to more intuitively experience the charm of history; he uses performance to illustrate scientific experiments, making the principles easier for students to understand. Jun Moran, in her embroidery creations, also draws on her understanding of color and composition from stage performances, making her embroidery more visually impactful and artistically appealing. She meticulously designs the layout of each element in her embroidery, much like arranging actors' positions on stage; she selects appropriate silk thread colors according to different themes and emotional expressions, just as she coordinates costumes and makeup on stage, striving to achieve the best artistic effect.
However, they knew their arrival in this era was not accidental, but rather a mission. In this unfamiliar yet prosperous dynasty, full of opportunities and challenges, they began to realize that they could become a bridge connecting the cultures and arts of the two eras. Their new mission was not merely to survive in ancient times, but to subtly integrate modern ideas, culture, and artistic concepts into this ancient society, while also gaining a deep understanding of and passing on the outstanding cultural heritage of the past, thus contributing to the exchange and development between the two eras.
In the ancient entertainment industry, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran actively engaged in exchanges and collaborations with local actors, literati, and other art practitioners. They hosted cultural gatherings, inviting people from all walks of life to participate. At these gatherings, Ling Yichen would share modern performance theories and training methods, such as the emotional experience and character development methods from the Stanislavski system, broadening the horizons of the ancient actors and giving them a deeper understanding of performance. Jun Moran, on the other hand, would showcase modern costume design and stage setup concepts. She would create exquisite costume models using simple materials, explaining how to highlight a character's personality traits through the style, color, and texture of clothing. She would also discuss the use of modern stage lighting and sound effects, and how to create different atmospheres and emotional tones. These novel concepts and methods were gradually accepted and applied by the ancient art practitioners, bringing new vitality and innovation to the ancient entertainment industry.
Meanwhile, they are also striving to learn and inherit ancient culture and art. Ling Yichen delves into ancient poetry, songs, and historical texts, offering specialized courses at the academy to explain the essence and charm of ancient culture to his students. He leads them in reciting classic poems, allowing them to experience the rhythmic and evocative beauty of ancient literature; he recounts historical stories, from the rise and fall of ancient dynasties to the legendary deeds of heroes, enabling students to draw wisdom and strength from them. Jun Moran learns traditional embroidery techniques and pattern design from ancient embroiderers and craftspeople. She deeply understands the needlework, color matching, and cultural connotations of ancient embroidery, combining these traditional elements with modern design concepts to create embroidery works that are richer in meaning and more creative. She also actively participates in ancient handicraft inheritance activities, encouraging more young people to devote themselves to this ancient art.
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