Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Last time we talked about Ye Ling'er coming to Changle Palace to see her biological son, and she also talked to Yunxi about some things about Concubine Mei.

Looking at this cute little guy in front of her, Ye Ling'er's face showed an indescribable complex expression. She gently stroked the little prince's smooth cheek, her eyes full of tenderness and love, but also mixed with a trace of unspeakable sadness.

Yunxi saw all of this, and she knew the pain and helplessness in Ye Ling'er's heart. So, she comforted her softly, "Sister, don't worry too much. The little prince will grow up healthily, and he will definitely become an outstanding person in the future."

Ye Ling'er nodded slightly, but tears welled up in her eyes. She hugged the child tightly, as if she was afraid of losing him. Then, she leaned over and gently kissed the little prince's pink face, feeling his warm breath.

Time passed quickly, and it was noon in a blink of an eye. However, Ye Ling'er was still reluctant to leave Changle Palace. She sat quietly by the bed, staring at the sleeping face of the little prince, her heart filled with endless attachment.

Finally, the little prince fell asleep peacefully after finishing his feeding. Ye Ling'er took a deep breath and slowly stood up, her eyes revealing deep reluctance. Finally, she had to turn around and leave, looking back every few steps as she returned to Xiuzhen Palace.

Ye Ling'er had just returned to the palace and hadn't had time to catch her breath when a eunuch hurried over to deliver an order: "The emperor has ordered that Master Ye go to the emperor's bedroom immediately!"

Ye Ling'er's heart was shocked. She never thought that the emperor would summon her so soon. She couldn't help but feel a little flustered. After all, this was the first time she was formally summoned by the emperor after she fell out of favor. She didn't know how to respond.

She hurriedly called the palace maids and asked them to dress her up and make her look her best. The palace maids were busy and dressed up Ye Ling'er, hoping that she could win the emperor's favor again.

After everything was ready, Ye Ling'er set out on the road to the palace with a nervous mood. However, halfway through her journey, she unexpectedly met Concubine Mei.

Mei Fei saw Ye Ling'er from afar, and a trace of jealousy and resentment flashed in her eyes. She stared at Ye Ling'er, as if she wanted to eat her alive. Ye Ling'er felt Mei Fei's hostility, but she did not retreat, but straightened her body and continued to move forward.

She deliberately blocked Ye Ling'er's way and sneered, "Sister is really good at tricks. She has charmed the emperor so quickly." Ye Ling'er didn't want to argue with her, so she lowered her head and walked around her. But Mei Fei was relentless and continued to sarcastically say, "You are just a demoted concubine's daughter, and you dare to compete with me for favor."

Ye Ling'er stopped and looked back at Concubine Mei. Looking at this woman whose eyes were blinded by the desire to win favor, she seemed to see herself in the past. At this moment, she said calmly: "Now I no longer have the desire to win favor. I just want to fulfill my responsibilities as a mother. Concubine Mei is not staying in Yimei Garden properly and is running around everywhere. Be careful that the Emperor will punish you with a more serious crime." After that, she turned and left, leaving Concubine Mei stamping her feet in anger.

Ye Ling'er came to the emperor's bedroom and waited quietly for the emperor's summons. She felt very complicated and didn't know what would happen next.

The chief eunuch finally came out. When he saw Ye Ling'er, a strange look flashed across his face, but he quickly regained his composure. He forced a smile and said, "Oh, Master Ye is here. Please come in."

Ye Ling'er entered the bedroom and saw the emperor sitting upright on the couch.

"Your Highness!" Ye Ling'er quickly saluted the emperor.

"No need to be polite, just stand up and sit down! I summoned you here today just to talk to you about the little prince."

"I heard from Yunxi that you have always missed your child. Looking back, I shouldn't have left Ruize to be raised by the young Concubine Mei." The emperor said with some regret.

Ye Linger looked at the emperor gratefully. She didn't expect the emperor to say such a thing. After all, he was the supreme ruler, and his words were final. How could he easily admit his mistakes?

"I don't blame the emperor. It's all my fault that I was young and ignorant and made too many mistakes. I deserve death. I am grateful to the emperor for not killing me."

The two chatted for a while and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

At this moment, there was a commotion outside the door. It turned out that Concubine Mei had forced her way in despite the guards' obstruction.

"Your Majesty, you can't treat me like this!" Mei Fei cried, tears flowing down like a dam breaking.

The emperor's face became extremely gloomy. He stared at Concubine Mei, his eyes flashing with anger. "How dare you disobey my order and leave the palace without permission before the three-month confinement period! Do you know how serious this crime is?"

Seeing this, Concubine Mei not only showed no fear, but also said more arrogantly: "Your Majesty, it's fine if you favor Ye Ling'er, but I really can't accept it!"

The emperor's anger grew stronger when he heard this. He shouted, "Come here! Escort Concubine Mei back to Yimei Garden! Without my permission, you are not allowed to step out of the palace!"

The guards acted upon hearing the order and quickly stepped forward to try to take Concubine Mei away. However, Concubine Mei refused to give in easily. She struggled hard, rushed towards the emperor, and tried to grab his arm.

"Your Majesty, you can't treat me like this! I have given so much for you, are you just turning a blind eye to it?" Mei Fei's voice was filled with despair and unwillingness.

The emperor angrily pushed Mei Fei away and said, "What you have done has already crossed my bottom line. Now, you leave here immediately!"

Mei Fei collapsed to the ground in despair like a deflated ball, allowing the guards to drag her out of the palace. Her sobbing echoed throughout the palace, moving everyone.

The emperor silently watched her back as she walked away, feeling an indescribable sense of helplessness and fatigue in his heart.

He slowly turned his head and his eyes fell on Ye Ling'er, whose face was slightly pale. He said softly, "Ling'er, I hope you can take good care of yourself in the future. As for the prince, let Yunxi take care of him for the time being. After all, you just gave birth not long ago, so you should rest and recuperate. I will definitely give you and your child a stable and worry-free life."

When Ye Ling'er heard this, her eyes became moist and she was so moved that she could not express it in words. She nodded her head and said, "Thank you for your great grace, Your Majesty."

The emperor raised his lips slightly, revealing a long-lost gentle smile, and consoled him: "Forget it, it's getting late, go to bed early."

Ye Ling'er walked out of the palace slowly with the help of the palace maids, feeling mixed emotions. She recalled what she saw today, Concubine Mei, who was desperate to win favor, and it was as if she saw herself in the past. Wasn't she the same in the past? However, the years of hardship and the disputes in the palace had already made her see through a lot, and now she only longed for peace and tranquility.

She knows that the days ahead may not be smooth sailing, but she will try her best to protect herself and her children and live a peaceful life.