She stood at the entrance, contemplating. Her eyes flickered with sparks of adventure one moment and displayed a cautious demeanor the next. After some internal struggle, she decided to unleash the spirit of a young adventurous cat and go explore, to see what mysteries lay inside the hole.

Cinpy bent down, carefully crawled into the hole. The light gradually dimmed, but she could still see faint glimmers through the opening. The tunnel inside the hole twisted and turned, making her wonder where this underground passage would lead.

Crawling through, the soil on either side of the tunnel provided a cool sensation. As she delved deeper, surrounding sounds faded away, leaving only the sound of her own breath and the faint dripping of water between the tunnel walls.

Cinpy’s heart raced; she felt the thrill of adventure. Each step led her into the unknown, and the uncertainty excited and nervous at the same time.

Cinpy crawled slowly in the tunnel, feeling the passage gradually slope downward at a gentle angle. After reaching a certain depth, the tunnel leveled out and continued horizontally.

Deciding to press on, Cinpy found the walls of the tunnel becoming smooth and orderly, seemingly made of a special material emitting a faint blue glow. The air in the tunnel became fresher, and the temperature relatively cooler.

Cinpy continued forward. With each passing moment, she had been traveling underground for half an hour, yet the tunnel kept extending. Cinpy wondered, “This tunnel seems endless; where could it be leading?”

Full of curiosity and anticipation, Cinpy felt the light in the tunnel guiding her forward. Gradually, the light intensified, as if there was a bright space ahead.

At the end of the horizontal tunnel, a new change emerged—a slope gradually ascending before her eyes, as if leading to an exit on the surface.

Excitedly climbing the slope, Cinpy felt the warmth of the sun as she neared the top. When she emerged from the hole, the sunlight bathed her, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

Cinpy exclaimed, “Wow, warm sunlight! I’m back on the surface.”

Stepping out of the underground passage, she found herself on a vast and lush grassland. The unfolding scenery before her brought a sense of tranquility. Sunlight bathed the grassland, a gentle breeze carried the fragrance of the meadow.

Cinpy thought, “Wow, it’s so beautiful! The vastness and greenery of the grassland make me incredibly joyful.”

She strolled on the grassland, feeling the soft touch of the grass. Wildflowers bloomed, and their vibrant colors swayed in the gentle breeze, as if welcoming her.

Walking further on the grassland and looking around, she noticed in the distance a magnificent castle standing on the horizon. The castle, towering on the expansive grassland, resembled a fairy-tale castle from medieval Europe, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

In Cinpy’s mind, she thought, “Wow, that castle looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale. How did I find such an ancient structure on this vast grassland?”

Her heart raced with excitement, filled with curiosity about the existence of the castle. The outer walls of the castle were constructed from sturdy stones, turrets and flags fluttered in the wind. The sunlight bathed the castle, making its appearance even more magnificent and splendid.

Cinpy decided to walk towards the castle, each step filled with anticipation. She traversed the grassland, gradually approaching the ancient castle.

When she finally stood in front of the castle gates, she found them wide open, as if welcoming her arrival.

Cinpy thought, “This is truly magical! I have to go inside and see; maybe there are more surprises waiting for me.”

Passing through the castle gates, she entered a medieval fantasy scene. The castle’s courtyard left her awestruck, surrounded by tall stone pillars, each intricately carved with lifelike reliefs depicting valiant knights, ancient patterns, and mysterious symbols. Cinpy felt that each pillar was a piece of art.

Following the stone steps, she climbed the stairs to the castle’s second floor. The hall on the second floor was adorned with exquisite carpets, and delicate chandeliers hung from the ceiling. The hall was surrounded by tall arched windows, and sunlight streaming through cast colorful patterns on the floor. Cinpy admired the grandeur of the hall, feeling that every corner of the castle was steeped in history.

Cinpy entered the castle’s library, filled with ancient books and manuscripts, each seeming to record the wisdom and adventures of the castle’s owner. Outside the library window was the castle’s garden, where various ancient flowers bloomed, and butterflies danced among them. Cinpy thought these books must contain the history and adventure stories of the castle.

Continuing along the corridor, she entered the castle’s dining hall. The long table was set with exquisite tableware, as if waiting for the beginning of a banquet. Ancient flags hung on the walls, each representing a symbol of the castle.

She continued exploring other spaces in the castle, entering a bedroom where a large bed was covered with exquisite silk bedding. Curtains fluttered, offering a view of the scenery outside the castle. The bedroom corner held ancient furniture and precious artworks. Cinpy felt that sleeping in this room would be like residing in paradise.

She also ascended the castle’s tower, where windows overlooked the surroundings. In the distance, vast grasslands and a blue sky with clouds created a sense of boundless freedom. Cinpy thought, “This castle is a mysterious and beautiful world; I feel like I’m in another time and space.”

As Cinpy strolled along the castle’s corridors, she suddenly stopped, captivated by a beautiful portrait. The portrait portrayed an elegant young lady who appeared to be in her teens, wearing a luxurious court dress and a crown, her face gentle and noble, like a princess from a fairy tale.

Cinpy silently gazed at the portrait, feeling the deep gaze of the princess, as if it could transcend time and space. Unconsciously, Cinpy began to sense a mysterious connection with the princess, as if she were the embodiment of that princess.

Unable to resist, Cinpy reached out to touch the portrait, as if she could feel the princess’s presence through her fingertips. A strange sensation enveloped her, as if she were in a fantastical dream.

Suddenly, the princess in the painting seemed to smile at her, filling Cinpy’s heart with warmth. She felt a gentle energy emanating from the portrait, as if the princess truly existed within the castle.

In Cinpy’s mind, a sweet voice of a teenage girl suddenly appeared: “Hello, little cat, what’s your name?”

Cinpy startled, trembled a bit, and replied, “I’m Cinpy, who are you? Where are you? Don’t scare me.”

The voice in Cinpy’s mind continued, “Don’t be afraid; I won’t harm you. I am the princess of this castle, my name is Helen. What you see now is my portrait.”

Cinpy was surprised and said, “How can a portrait talk? Although I’m just a little cat, please don’t fool me.”

Princess Helen’s voice, gentle and reassuring, continued, “Actually, my physical body hasn’t been in this world for a very, very long time. But my spirit has been lingering in this portrait, so what you hear now is my voice communicating with you through the energy of my spirit.”

Cinpy breathed a sigh of relief, smiling, “That’s fascinating! Hello, Princess Helen, you’re so beautiful.”

Princess Helen replied with a smiling voice, “Thank you for your compliment; you are a cute and beautiful little cat.”

From there, Cinpy and Princess Helen began to chat.

Cinpy learned that this story took place a very long time ago, in a prosperous and wealthy kingdom where a beautiful princess named Helen lived. Princess Helen was kind-hearted, exceptionally intelligent, and deeply loved by her father, the king, and her mother, the queen.

Princess Helen reminisced softly, “In this land, I met a prince from a distant kingdom. His eyes were filled with warmth and affection.”

Cinpy felt as if she had traveled through time, immersed in the memories of Princess Helen.

Princess Helen continued, “It was a grand banquet, and the entire castle was bathed in the glow of candlelight. Our eyes met in the crowd, and the unspoken understanding between us allowed our souls to connect.”

Princess Helen said, “He walked towards me, and it felt like the whole world quieted down. In that moment, we knew it was a destined encounter.”

Listening to Princess Helen’s narration, Cinpy felt as if she were following the ebb and flow of her emotions.

In the scenes Princess Helen recalled, she and the prince danced gracefully at the banquet, their smiles reflecting both happiness and the budding love.