Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

After Yunxi returned to Yongshou Palace, she was unable to calm down for a long time. Ye Ling'er was the original owner's sister. She watched her being separated from her own flesh and blood, crying and gasping for breath, but she could do nothing...

She suddenly missed the endless honor and favor she had enjoyed in the past. At that time, she was able to call the wind and rain and get whatever she wanted. But now? She could only stay in Yongshou Palace silently and feel sad.

As Yunxi was thinking, she fell asleep unknowingly. In her dream, she returned to the East Palace. At that time, she was playing Cuju happily with the prince. At this moment, Mei Yingluo suddenly appeared. She was holding Ye Ling'er's child in her arms, holding the child high and saying loudly: "The emperor has decided to abolish you, the prince, and make the little prince in my hand the prince! Hahahaha!" After that, she laughed wildly. The prince was frightened and lost his mind. He kept shouting: "Father will not abolish me...Father will not abolish me..."

Yunxi suddenly woke up from her sleep, her body shaking involuntarily. She sat up straight, wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead with her hands, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her inner fear and panic.

She thought to herself: "This is just a dream, there is no need to worry too much." Despite comforting herself in this way, the nightmare was like an indelible shadow that kept lingering in her heart, making her uneasy and restless.

In the following days, Yunxi tried her best to keep herself busy, hoping to put the terrible nightmare behind her. She carefully cared for the exotic flowers and plants in the garden, and practiced calligraphy in her spare time. However, the worries deep in her heart were like a heavy shackle that she could not get rid of no matter what.

Just as Yunxi was in endless trouble, the emperor suddenly ordered her to go to the Imperial Garden for an audience. Upon hearing this news, Yunxi's heart instantly tightened. Could the scene in her dream really become a reality? Was the emperor really planning to abolish the prince? With an uneasy mood, she slowly walked into the Imperial Garden. From a distance, the emperor stood alone at the edge of the pond, with his back to her.

Yunxi walked forward cautiously, bowed respectfully, and said softly, "Greetings, Your Majesty." The emperor slowly turned around, stared at her deeply, and after a moment of silence, he slowly said, "Yunxi, I have something to tell you."

Yunxi's heartbeat became more and more rapid. She lowered her head and listened attentively to every word the emperor was about to say. At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and the whole world was left with only the emperor's low and majestic voice.

"I have already discussed it with the Empress Dowager. Soon I will issue an edict to officially confer you the title of Concubine Xi and move you to Changle Palace." The emperor said, staring at Yunxi.

Yunxi's heart moved after hearing the emperor's words. She raised her head and looked at the emperor, with a hint of surprise and confusion in her eyes.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Yunxi knelt down quickly and saluted.

The emperor smiled slightly and helped Yunxi up. "Do you know why I want to make you my concubine again?"

Yunxi shook her head, "I don't know."

"What I like is your intelligence and kindness," the emperor said. "In this palace, women like you are rare."

Yunxi's heart moved, she looked at the emperor, feeling touched.

"I will do my best to serve Your Majesty." Yunxi said.

The emperor nodded, "Very good. I have something else to do, you can go back first."

Yunxi bowed again and then slowly left the imperial garden.

Returning to Yongshou Palace, Yunxi was filled with emotion. She had never expected to become the emperor's favorite concubine again. But she also understood that the road to the palace was not easy, and there would be many challenges waiting for her in the future.

A few days passed. It was a sunny day with a gentle breeze. Yunxi was sitting in the courtyard admiring the flowers and plants when suddenly a loud shout came in, "The imperial edict has arrived." Then the chief eunuch, Eunuch Chen, came in with the imperial edict.

He read the imperial edict loudly: "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Yang Mengxi, this woman is gentle and charming, kind-hearted, of noble character, and dignified in appearance. She serves the Empress Dowager wholeheartedly and with all her heart in Yongshou Palace. She is truly a role model for women all over the world. I hereby confer her the title of Xi Fei and grant her the right to live in Changle Palace. I hope she will continue to live up to my expectations in the future. I decree this!"

"Thank you, Lord, for your grace. Long live the emperor!" Yunxi kowtowed and took the imperial edict respectfully.

"Thank you, Eunuch Chen." Yunxi said to Eunuch Chen with a smile, then turned around and ordered the palace maid to fetch some silver coins, gently stuffed them into Eunuch Chen's hands, and politely said, "This is just a small gift, please accept it."

"I can't do that, I can't do that..." Eunuch Chen waved his hands quickly, pretending to refuse.

"Don't refuse, father-in-law. I will need your help in many things in the future." Yunxi replied politely.

Seeing Yunxi's insistence, Eunuch Chen no longer pretended to refuse. He took the silver with a smile and put it in his pocket.

"Congratulations, Miss Yunxi. Oh, no, now I should call you Madam Mengxi." Eunuch Chen, who knew Yunxi's background well, said flatteringly with a smile on his face.

After sending Eunuch Chen away, Yunxi pondered for a while, then turned and walked towards the Queen Mother's bedroom. She knew very well that the Queen Mother favored Mei Yingluo, and even helped Mei Yingluo snatch Ye Ling'er's child. However, being in this deep palace, even if there is a lot of dissatisfaction and resentment in her heart, she still needs to do her surface work.

When I stepped into the Queen Mother's bedroom, I saw that the Queen Mother was concentrating on feeding the nightingale in the cage. When she noticed Yunxi's arrival, a flash of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

Yunxi bowed slightly and said respectfully: "Empress Dowager, I have come to bid you farewell. I have decided to move to Changle Palace, and I hope to get your approval." After that, she stood quietly aside, waiting for the Queen Dowager's response.

The Queen Mother put down the food in her hand, turned around slowly, and looked at Yunxi in front of her. Her eyes revealed a faint majesty and indifference, which made people feel awe.

After a while, the Queen Mother said, "Princess Xi, why did you suddenly want to move to Changle Palace? Do you feel uncomfortable living in this palace?"

Yunxi quickly replied, "To answer the Queen Mother, I have no such intention. It's just that I feel that Changle Palace is more peaceful and elegant, suitable for me to cultivate my character. Moreover, I also want to change the environment and adjust my mood."

The Queen Mother listened to Yunxi's explanation and nodded to show her understanding. She thought that Yunxi was quite sensible and knew how to give in. Perhaps this could avoid some unnecessary disputes.

So the Queen Mother smiled and said, "If that's the case, then go ahead. However, although Changle Palace is relatively quiet, don't forget to visit me often."

Yunxi was filled with gratitude and quickly thanked her: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your concern and tolerance. I will keep it in mind and come to pay my respects to you often."

After bidding farewell to the Queen Mother, Yunxi stepped out of the bedroom and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she was dissatisfied with the Queen Mother's favoritism, she understood that power and status were the most important in the palace.

Only by keeping a clear mind and flexible adaptability can one be invincible in a complex situation. And this move to Changle Palace may be a new beginning...