Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Han Xuan looked at Liu Ruyu with a little drunkenness. Her pretty face...her bright eyes seemed to show Yunxi.

Han Xuan involuntarily reached out his hand, wanting to touch the face that moved his heart. However, just as his hand was about to touch Liu Ruyu's cheek, he suddenly came to his senses and stopped.

He was shocked and realized what he was doing. How could he treat Liu Ruyu as Yunxi? This was unfair to her.

Han Xuan quickly withdrew his hand, picked up the wine glass and drank it all, trying to cover up his gaffe with alcohol. He secretly warned himself that he couldn't go on like this, he had to let go of the past and cherish the person in front of him.

Han Xuan calmed himself down and said, "You are good at playing the piano. Can you play a song for me now?" Han Xuan asked softly.

Liu Ruyu lowered her head shyly, "Brother Xuan, if you don't mind, Ruyu is willing to show her ugliness."

After saying that, she walked towards the guqin, stroked the strings gently, and a graceful and melodious tune echoed in the air.

Han Xuan closed his eyes and listened quietly. Past events flashed through his mind like a movie. He remembered the time when he first met Yunxi as a guard in the palace... and the time when he met Zhaxi in Goryeo. The worries in his heart gradually dissipated...

Outside the window, Zhaxi didn't walk far. She sent Han Xuan's confidante to Han Xuan. Her mood can be imagined. But she didn't regret doing so.

She knew that Yunxi had taken root deeply in his heart. She invited Liu Ruyu, who was quite similar to Yunxi, into the mansion. Han Xuan might feel guilty for her magnanimity.

Just as she expected. When Liu Ruyu finished playing the song, Han Xuan slightly opened his eyes and saw Liu Ruyu clearly.

He said softly, "Ruyu, it's already very late at night, you should go down first and have a good rest in the wing room!"

Liu Ruyu's gentle voice came: "Brother Han, I don't feel sleepy yet, let me stay with you for a while longer, okay?" Her tone was full of reluctance.

Han Xuan's eyes were a little hazy, and he said with a hint of drunkenness: "But I'm really a little sleepy now."

"Okay then!" Liu Ruyu stood up silently and slowly walked towards the door.

However, when she reached the door, she suddenly turned around and flew back to Han Xuan like a light butterfly.

She hugged his waist tightly and said softly, "Brother Xuan, let me help you change your clothes!" Her eyes were full of tenderness and expectation.

Han Xuan's body stiffened. He looked down at Liu Ruyu, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He gently pushed her away and said, "No need, I can do it myself. You should rest early too." After that, Han Xuan stood up and walked towards the inner room alone.

Liu Ruyu stood there blankly, watching Han Xuan's back as he left, tears quietly falling. She bit her lips, trying not to cry out loud. After a while, she slowly turned around and left the room with heavy steps.

It was late at night, and the moonlight was like water in the courtyard. Liu Ruyu's figure looked extremely desolate under the moonlight. Her heart felt like it was torn apart, and perhaps only she could truly understand this pain. Liu Ruyu returned to her room sadly, threw herself on the bed and sobbed softly.

Han Xuan was tossing and turning in the room, unable to fall asleep.

His heart was full of contradictions. His longing for Yunxi and his feelings for Liu Ruyu were intertwined, making him feel confused and painful.

The next morning, Han Xuan decided to go talk to Liu Ruyu.

He came to the room and saw that Liu Ruyu's eyes were red and swollen, obviously she had cried last night.

"Ruyu, I..." Han Xuan hesitated to speak.

"Brother Xuan, you don't have to say anything. Ruyu understands that you still can't forget Sister Yunxi in your heart." Liu Ruyu smiled, holding back tears.

Han Xuan's heart tightened, "Ruyu, I don't want to hurt you. But I really can't give you my whole heart."

Liu Ruyu took a deep breath, "Brother Xuan, Ruyu doesn't blame you. Love can't be forced. Maybe we can only be friends."

Han Xuan nodded, "Thank you for your understanding, Ruyu. If I have the chance, I will definitely compensate you."

The two smiled at each other. Even though there was a hint of sadness in their hearts, they understood each other's feelings.

However, when Han Xuan saw Tashi bringing his daughter to the hall to have breakfast together, Han Xuan felt extremely guilty.

"Zaxi...last night...I..." Han Xuan stuttered, as if he had done something wrong to Zhaxi without telling her last night.

However, to his surprise, Zhaxi said calmly: "Han Xuan, you don't have to say anything. I have redeemed Liu Ruyu from Manyue Tower. You can see her often in the mansion in the future..."

Han Xuan was shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect Zhaxi to be so generous. He looked at Zhaxi, his heart full of gratitude and guilt.

"Zhaxi, thank you. I..."

"No need to thank me." Zhaxi interrupted Han Xuan, "I did this not only for you, but also for myself. I hope you can be happy, even if this happiness is not given by me."

Han Xuan was so moved that he quickly stepped forward, held Zhaxi's hands tightly, and said excitedly: "Zhaxi, you are so kind! I really don't know how I can repay you..."

Zhaxi raised his lips slightly, revealing a gratified smile, and replied softly: "Han Xuan, you don't have to be so polite. As long as you can treat me and our daughter sincerely, I will be satisfied."

At this moment, a petite and lovely figure slowly walked over. She blinked her big watery eyes and asked in a baby voice, "Daddy, Mommy, what are you talking about? Tell Yan'er quickly, okay?"

Han Xuan quickly leaned over and gently held his daughter in his arms. Then, he walked steadily to the eight-immortal table and sat down, saying to his daughter earnestly, "Yan'er is the best! Daddy will always be by your side, protecting you and letting you grow up healthy and happy..."

"Daddy, you eat..." Yan'er picked up the exquisite snack on the table tenderly and carefully held it in front of Han Xuan. Her big watery eyes were full of anticipation and love. She gently put the snack to Han Xuan's mouth, as if it was the most precious gift in the world.

Han Xuan looked at his lovely daughter in front of him, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He smiled, opened his mouth, took a small bite of the dessert, and the sweet taste instantly filled his mouth. He chewed, feeling his daughter's heart, his eyes full of relief and touching.

Tashi, who was standing by, quietly observed this heartwarming scene, and a knowing smile appeared on her face. She knew that this was exactly the result she had been expecting to see.

Yan'er's cuteness and innocence made her feel extremely warm, and Han Xuan's love for Yan'er also made her full of confidence in the future.

Tashi silently watched the father and daughter, praying in her heart: May their family love always be so deep, and may this family always be full of love and warmth. At this moment, she felt that everything she had done was worth it, because she witnessed the birth of a beautiful relationship.

From then on, Han Xuan often met with Liu Ruyu. They played the piano and recited poems together and got along very harmoniously.

However, Zhaxi did not feel jealous because of this. Instead, he became good friends with Liu Ruyu.

The relationship between the three became deeper, and Han Xuan seemed to have found his own balance and happiness in this emotional entanglement.