Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Outside the palace, Han Xuan rode a tall horse and slowly drove towards the general's residence. Behind him followed a group of guards, who looked serious and marched in step.

When Han Xuan arrived at the gate of the general's mansion, Zhaxi, his daughter, and a group of servants had been waiting there for a long time. Their faces were filled with joyful smiles and their eyes were full of anticipation.

Zhaxi quickly stepped forward, saluted Han Xuan, and said, "General, you are finally back!"

Han Xuan quickly dismounted, helped Zhaxi up, and said with a touch of emotion on his face: "Thank you for your hard work these days!"

At this time, Han Xuan's daughter also ran over. She was wearing a pink dress and had two cute buns on her head, like a little angel.

"Daddy, you're finally back!" the daughter said as she opened her arms and rushed towards Han Xuan.

Seeing this, Han Xuan felt a warm current in his heart. He hugged his daughter and smiled lovingly, "My dear daughter, do you miss your daddy?"

The daughter nodded vigorously and said in a baby voice, "Yes! When daddy is not at home, I look forward to his return every day!"

Han Xuan was deeply moved when he heard this. He gently stroked his daughter's hair and kissed her little face.

The servants around couldn't help but smile with relief when they saw this heartwarming scene. The whole general's mansion was filled with a strong family atmosphere, which made people feel extremely warm.

However, when Han Xuan returned to his room alone, Yun Xi's figure still emerged in his mind uncontrollably. Her every smile and every look were deeply imprinted in his heart. Her heroic demeanor, and the moments when they had a tacit understanding and fought side by side on the battlefield... These beautiful memories surged into his mind like a tide, making Han Xuan immersed in them and unable to extricate himself.

Just as Han Xuan was lost in endless thoughts, Zhaxi quietly walked into the room and asked softly, "Han Xuan, it's so late, why haven't you slept yet?" Zhaxi's voice was full of concern.

Han Xuan's thoughts were quickly pulled back to reality. He looked at Zhaxi, who was concerned, and felt a surge of guilt in his heart.

"Zaxi, you haven't slept either?" Han Xuan paused and then said, "Is my daughter asleep?"

"The wet nurse is coaxing her to sleep." Zhaxi looked at Han Xuan and replied.

Zhaxi slowly approached Han Xuan and said, "The moonlight is so beautiful tonight, why don't we have a couple of drinks?"

Han Xuan heard this and looked out the window. The moonlit night was like a poem, quiet and mysterious. The faint moonlight sprinkled on the ground, covering the surroundings with a layer of light silver gauze.

The night sky is dotted with stars, like sparkling diamonds inlaid on the black curtain, telling of endless romance.

Han Xuan thought of Zhaxi's silent dedication over the years, and he couldn't help but feel touched. He knew that Zhaxi had always been his strongest backer, whether on the battlefield or in life, Zhaxi always supported him silently. So he nodded without hesitation, indicating that he gladly agreed.

Seeing Han Xuan agreed, Zhaxi smiled happily. She quickly got up and walked out of the room to tell the servants to prepare wine and food.

Not long after, the maids in the mansion came in with pots of the best Sanle wine. This Sanle wine is brewed from three precious plants: Haritaki, Amala and Virilakia. It has a mellow taste and a fragrant aroma. During the Tang Dynasty, Sanle wine was highly respected and regarded as a fine wine with unique flavor and medicinal value.

The maids not only brought the fragrant Sanle wine, but also brought many exquisite and delicious snacks. These snacks included lotus cakes, osmanthus cakes, walnuts, pine nuts, etc. Each of them exuded an attractive aroma, making people salivate.

After the servants left, Han Xuan and Zhaxi sat opposite each other. Zhaxi first picked up the wine pot and filled the wine glass in front of Han Xuan, and then filled the empty wine glass in front of her. She raised her hand, raised the glass gently, smiled and said to Han Xuan: "Han Xuan, this first glass of wine, I toast you, congratulations on your victorious return this time!"

Her voice was clear and melodious, like the sound of nature, which made Han Xuan happy. He also raised his glass, clinked glasses with Tashi, and drank it all. The mellow aroma of the wine spread in his mouth, making him feel comfortable. Then, Tashi continued to fill Han Xuan's second glass of wine...

"This second glass of wine is for your loyalty... Cheers." She drank it all in one gulp.

Han Xuan felt a little touched, so he also picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

"This is the third glass of wine," Zhaxi filled Han Xuan's glass again, "a toast to our future."

Han Xuan stared at Zhaxi, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

After drinking the wine, Han Xuan felt his inner depression subside a little. He shared his experiences on the battlefield with Zhaxi and discussed future plans.

Before they knew it, it was already late at night, but the two of them didn't feel sleepy at all.

Just then, there was a slight noise outside the door. Han Xuan stood up alertly and walked to the door to check.

When he opened the door, he saw a familiar figure standing outside - Liu Ruyu, the woman who looked somewhat similar to Yunxi.

There was a hint of fatigue and determination in Liu Ruyu's eyes.

"Can I come in?" she asked softly.

Han Xuan was quite surprised, "Why are you in my house?" Then he moved aside to let Liu Ruyu enter the room.

Zhaxi behind him slowly said: "After you went to the border, the news came back that you fell off the cliff..., I have figured out a lot... so I invited her to come to the mansion before you returned home."

Zhaxi looked at Han Xuan and Liu Ruyu, then quietly left the room, leaving them alone.

Han Xuan and Liu Ruyu stared at each other, and no one spoke for a while. Finally, it was Han Xuan who broke the silence.

"Zhaxi...didn't give you any trouble, did she?"

"No, I..." Liu Ruyu bit her lip, "I heard that you were back, so I came to see you."

Han Xuan's heart moved, he looked at Liu Ruyu, a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

"Thank you," he said.

Liu Ruyu smiled slightly, and that smile was like a spring breeze, blowing across Han Xuan's heart.

"Will you leave again when you come back this time?" Liu Ruyu finally couldn't help asking.

Han Xuan was silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head.

"I don't know. But it is my duty to defend my country."

A glimmer of admiration flashed across Liu Ruyu's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Whatever decision you make, I will support you," she said.

Han Xuan looked at Liu Ruyu with emotion. He walked up to her and hugged her gently.

On this night, Han Xuan's heart was full of contradictions and entanglements. But with Liu Ruyu's company, he felt his heart gradually calm down.