Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Last time, Yunxi felt her eyes were tired while embroidering, so she decided to walk out of the room. Unexpectedly, she walked into a unique courtyard and was surprised to find a tall figure staring at her silently.

She couldn't help but exclaimed, "Ah!" After she took a closer look at the man, she knelt down and saluted, "Your Majesty, why is your Majesty here today? And you are wearing casual clothes."

The emperor changed his usual solemn demeanor and said in a slightly cynical tone, "Haha, Yunxi, I am not wearing a dragon robe today, only casual clothes. Did you almost fail to recognize me?"

"Come here, help me see if this outfit suits me?" the emperor continued.

Yunxi could hardly believe what she saw and heard. With that expression and attitude, could this really be the emperor she knew?

Yunxi walked up to him and looked at him carefully. He felt that he was full of energy and seemed to be ten years younger.

"Your Majesty, the outfit you wear today makes you look even more majestic." Yunxi praised sincerely.

The emperor was delighted when he heard this and said, "It seems that Concubine Mei has a good idea."

"Concubine Mei?" Yunxi asked in surprise.

"Oh, you may not know yet. I recently named Mei Yingluo as Concubine Mei. She was appointed by my mother, so I can only listen to my mother's advice and treat her equally..." The emperor said to himself.

Hearing the emperor's words, Yunxi's heart was moved. She knew that Mei Yingluo was the niece of the empress dowager, young and beautiful, lively and cheerful, and proficient in poetry. Now she was indeed named Mei Fei.

"I congratulate the emperor on the birth of his beautiful wife." Yunxi said with a forced smile.

The emperor glanced at her and said with a smile, "Yunxi, you don't have to be so reserved. You can spend more time with Concubine Mei when you have time."

Yunxi bowed her head and replied, "Yes, I understand."

At this moment, a eunuch came forward to report: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother wants to see you."

The emperor frowned slightly, but turned to Yunxi and said, "I'll go to the Empress Dowager first." After that, he left with the eunuch.

Yunxi looked at the emperor's departing back, thinking deeply. She understood that in this harem, the emperor's favor was short-lived. And she had to learn to protect herself. Suddenly, she remembered her twin sister Ye Ling'er who was about to give birth and wondered how she was doing at the moment!

So, Yunxi stepped out of Yongshou Palace without hesitation. She walked through the long palace corridor, passed through the pleasant imperial garden... and finally arrived at Xiuzhen Palace...

Yunxi walked into Xiuzhen Palace and saw Ye Ling'er resting on the bed. She walked gently to the bedside, held Ye Ling'er's hand, and asked with concern: "Ling'er, are you okay?" Ye Ling'er saw Yunxi and smiled, "Sister, I'm fine, don't worry."

Yunxi breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good. Ling'er, your due date is coming soon, you must take good care of yourself. If you need anything, just tell me."

Ye Ling'er nodded, "Thank you, sister. By the way, sister, I heard that the emperor recently appointed a Mei Fei. Have you seen her?"

Yunxi's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, "Yes, I have seen her. Concubine Mei is indeed very beautiful."

Ye Ling'er's eyes flashed with worry, "Sister, there are more and more women around the emperor, and our life in this harem is becoming more and more difficult. However, no matter what happens, we sisters must support each other."

Yunxi held Ye Ling'er's hand tightly, "Don't worry, Ling'er. We will be fine."

Yunxi chatted with Ye Ling'er for a while, asked the palace maid Xiao Cui to take good care of Ye Ling'er, and then left Xiuzhen Palace.

She walked on the way back to the palace, feeling increasingly depressed. The emperor's delay in conferring a title on her, the favor of Concubine Mei, and the emperor's arrangements for Ye Ling'er after her death all made her feel powerless and helpless.

She knew very well that in this deep palace, power and favor were illusions, and only by becoming strong could she protect herself and those around her.

After returning to Yongshou Palace, Yunxi re-examined herself and felt that she could no longer sit there and wait for death, and had to take the initiative. At the same time, she also secretly paid attention to the movements in the harem to prevent anyone from harming her and Ye Ling'er.

As the days passed, Yunxi became increasingly busy as Ye Ling'er's due date approached. She personally went to the palace's pharmacy and carefully selected various nourishing ingredients and precious medicinal materials to prepare for Ye Ling'er's postpartum care.

Each ingredient is strictly screened by her to ensure its high quality and rich nutrition; and each medicinal ingredient is selected by her after careful consideration in order to achieve the best conditioning effect.

However, just a few days before Ye Ling'er was about to give birth, a sudden accident broke the originally peaceful situation...

When Mei Fei heard that there was a pregnant concubine who was demoted to a maid in the palace, she couldn't help but feel curious. This news attracted her like a magnet, and she couldn't resist the impulse in her heart, so she decided to go to Xiuzhen Palace to find out. Driven by curiosity, she hurriedly walked towards that mysterious place.

Mei Fei came to Xiuzhen Palace and happened to meet Yunxi. Yunxi was shocked, because she knew that Mei Fei's arrival was not accidental.

Concubine Mei looked Ye Ling'er and Yunxi up and down, with a flash of surprise in her eyes.

She asked in confusion, "You two look so alike. So this is the pregnant concubine. She looks pretty."

Yunxi quickly stood in front of Ye Ling'er and said, "Madam Mei, this place is too simple to stay here for long. Please move on."

Concubine Mei didn't care, "Why, can't I just take a look?" After saying that, she pushed Yunxi hard, and Yunxi staggered and fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Ye Ling'er felt distressed, "Sister, are you okay?" Yunxi stood up while enduring the pain, "Empress Mei, please respect yourself!"

Mei Fei looked at Yunxi provocatively, "Hmph, just wait and see!" After saying that, she walked away. Yunxi looked at Mei Fei, who was in great favor. Her arrogant look was no longer as gentle as when they were concubines.

Yunxi was worried that Concubine Mei would harm Ye Ling'er, so she decided to report the matter to the emperor.