PDLP Chapter 1 Crossing
Chapter 1 Crossing
The capital city of Tianrong Kingdom is a place of unparalleled prosperity, as illusory as a dream.
Jiang Songchu sat quietly in front of the dressing table, her stunningly beautiful face reflected hazily in the bronze mirror.
Her delicate eyebrows were lightly drawn, like a wisp of cloud on the horizon, and her slightly parted lips seemed to be telling endless stories.
A light touch of rouge on her cheeks added to her delicate beauty, like peach blossoms in full bloom in spring.
The golden floral decoration on her forehead was dazzling, complementing the golden phoenix crown on her head perfectly.
The embroidered robe she wore was as colorful as the sunset, making her appear both dignified and graceful, yet also charming.
"You may all step back."
Jiang Songchu gave instructions in a soft, gentle voice, as if a spring breeze were caressing her face.
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, everyone responded in unison, then bowed and withdrew, leaving Jiang Songchu alone in the large boudoir.
Jiang Songchu gently picked up one of the betrothal gifts given by the Crown Prince, a red gold silk bracelet.
The bracelet shimmered brightly in her hand, as if it carried something.
In an instant, Jiang Songchu's heart was filled with countless thoughts, surging like a tidal wave, and memories of the past flashed through his mind.
General Pingwei was brave and skilled in battle, fighting on the battlefield for more than ten years and making outstanding contributions.
When Jiang Songchu was three years old, his father led 200,000 troops to fight bravely against the invading enemy.
That thrilling battle lasted three years before it was finally won, driving the Xiongnu back to the border of Qiaoyue Pass, where they dared not invade again.
General Pingwei's military exploits spread throughout the land, and everyone knew that Tianrong Kingdom had the God of War, General Pingwei, so that the people had no worries and the enemy countries were terrified.
On the day of their triumphant return to the capital, the current emperor was overjoyed and issued an edict to appoint his daughter, Jiang Songchu, as the Crown Princess.
This decree was both a favor to the Jiang family and a potential warning.
After receiving the imperial decree, Jiang Songchu began to receive strict instruction from the palace's governesses every day from the age of six, and was raised according to the standards of a Crown Princess.
She is proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She has also learned court etiquette, daily management, banquet and celebration preparation, arithmetic and other skills required of a crown princess. These are all essential qualifications that everyone knows.
What many people don't know is that Jiang Songchu was personally taught martial arts by his father and elder brother when he was young at the border.
Now, the family only hopes that Jiang Songchu can protect herself in the deep palace so as not to lose her life.
However, on this day when she comes of age and is about to get married, she can't help but feel a little sad.
She knew that she would lose her freedom for the rest of her life and become a bird in a gilded cage.
Jiang Songchu understood that she was doing her job as the Crown Princess for the glory of the General's Mansion and to win the Emperor's trust, and she was willing to make such a sacrifice.
As her thoughts were racing, Jiang Songchu slowly put the red gold silk bracelet on her wrist.
At that very moment, the bracelet suddenly emitted a faint light, as if a mysterious power had been quietly awakened in the world.
A strong wave of dizziness washed over her, and her vision began to blur.
When she could see her surroundings again, she found herself by an unfamiliar pond.
A furious voice came from behind: "You there!! It's you!! Get out of the way, get out of the way, don't interfere with our filming."
Jiang Songchu turned around blankly and saw that the other person was pointing at her. She quickly walked to the side.
Lin Qian was visibly shocked when he saw Jiang Songchu's face. He rushed to her side as if he had found a treasure and asked, "Which entertainment company are you from? Wait, that's not right. You look only fourteen or fifteen years old. Why are you wearing a red wedding dress? Are you here to take artistic photos?"
Jiang Songchu looked at the strange man in front of her. He was dressed in strange clothes, wore a strange hat, and his arms and legs were exposed, which made her feel very uneasy.
Having been taught manners by her governess since childhood, she immediately looked away, wondering to herself where she was and how such a strange person could be here.
She took a deep breath, calmed herself, gathered her strength, and used her lightness skill to quickly disappear from the man's sight.
Lin Qian was left scratching his head, standing there with a bewildered and shocked expression, muttering to himself, "It's such a pity this girl isn't running track and field, no, no, it's such a pity she's not in the entertainment industry, oh no, no, how could she be so fast?!"
Jiang Songchu ran desperately for a long time and finally arrived at a small pavilion where no one was around.
Along the way, she saw many people wearing strange clothes, with their arms and legs exposed, and carrying strange square boxes with various pictures or designs.
Jiang Songchu was filled with doubts. She didn't know what these people were doing, nor did she know what kind of place she had come to.
Upon arriving at the deserted pavilion, Jiang Songchu patted his chest lightly, trying to calm his inner shock.
Suddenly, she felt the crimson gold silk bracelet on her wrist vibrate slightly, and then she heard an unfamiliar little girl's electronic voice in her ear.
"Hello, Jiang Songchu, I am system number 6298. From now on, we will accompany each other!"
"I know you're panicking right now, but don't be afraid. This is the modern world, which is the future of your Tianrong Kingdom."
"You have been chosen to travel here. You can only return to your original Tianrong Kingdom after completing the related tasks."
"Of course, don't worry, I'll be with you the whole time to complete the mission!"
As Jiang Songchu listened to System 6298's words and looked at the virtual character resembling a little girl in her mind, she fell into silence.
She tried hard to process the system's words, pondering: Tianrong Modern? A mission? The original Tianrong Kingdom?
Then she asked, "What do you need me to do?"
The system said happily, "I've assigned you an identity in this world. Go home now. I'll explain the mission we need to complete once you're home! Now, please follow the arrow home!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Songchu saw a transparent arrow pointing in front of her. She hesitated for a moment, but still followed the arrow's direction and slowly walked out of the pavilion, embarking on her way home.