Just as I was about to leave, a strange light suddenly shot out of an ancient well inside the temple and enveloped me. The world spun around me, as if I were traveling through a tunnel in time and space.
When I opened my eyes again, the sight before me left me stunned: I was standing in Chang'an, at the height of the Tang dynasty!
I stood in a bustling marketplace, surrounded by people in splendid clothes. Some chatted and laughed, while others hurried about their business. I looked down at myself and saw that I was wearing an imperial robe and a golden crown, dressed unmistakably like an emperor. My mind raced with uncertainty. Had I really transmigrated? And had I become an emperor, no less?
I tried to calm myself and began studying my surroundings, hoping to adjust to this unfamiliar world. Although I was dressed in finery, the people around me showed no particular reverence toward me. That made me realize I might not be a respected emperor after all.
I tried speaking with passersby to learn about the customs of this era. But my modern language and mannerisms soon gave me away. People began eyeing me strangely, and some even started whispering and gossiping.
My transmigration journey had begun, and this was only the beginning…
