Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

On this day, the sun shone through the window lattice, and Xiuzhen Palace was bustling with activity. A group of gorgeously dressed women walked into the palace. They were Mei Cairen and some other concubines. They came with a purpose, not just a simple visit.

"Greetings to Her Majesty Shufei!" Mei Cairen and other concubines shouted in unison, their voices uniform and respectful.

Ye Ling'er was wearing a luxurious palace dress, sitting on a soft couch, holding the cute little prince Rui Ze in her arms. She looked at the concubines who were bowing respectfully in front of her with a smile on her face, and a hint of pride flashed in her eyes.

After Mei Cairen and the others finished their greetings, they all stood up and focused their eyes on Ye Ling'er. They were full of envy, because this concubine had given birth to the emperor's first child, so her status was naturally extraordinary.

"Sisters, there's no need to be so polite. Please take a seat." Ye Ling'er said softly, her tone revealing confidence and majesty.

After thanking them, Mei Cairen and the others sat down one by one. They carefully observed Ye Ling'er, trying to find some clues from her words and actions. However, Ye Ling'er always maintained an elegant and generous demeanor, making it difficult for people to peek into her inner thoughts.

"I guess you all came here today for something?" Ye Ling'er asked with a chuckle.

Mei Cairen spoke first: "We heard that the little prince has been feeling a little unwell recently, so we came to visit him."

"Thank you sisters for your concern. Rui Ze just has a slight cold, it's nothing serious." Ye Ling'er stroked Rui Ze's little face and smiled dotingly.

At this time, a palace maid came hurriedly and whispered a few words in Ye Ling'er's ear. Ye Ling'er's face suddenly became gloomy, and a hint of anger was revealed in her eyes.

"Sister, have you heard the rumors in the palace recently?" Mei Cairen approached Ye Ling'er with a mysterious look on her face and asked softly.

Ye Ling'er looked at her curiously: "Oh? What's the rumor? Tell me about it."

"Recently, there have been rumors that the Crown Prince has acknowledged Concubine Xi as his mother, and it was the Emperor who issued the order." Another concubine whispered.

"Is this true? I have been busy taking care of the little prince recently and haven't paid much attention to the affairs in the palace." Ye Ling'er frowned, as if thinking about something.

"Yes, sister. You see, this Imperial Concubine Xi is too scheming. She actually begged the Emperor to let her be the Crown Prince's mother." Mei Cairen said indignantly.

"Sister, you have a prince now, so you must be careful!" Mei Cairen reminded meaningfully.

Ye Ling'er's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible sneer: "It's okay, given her personality, there's no need to worry." In fact, Ye Ling'er's heart was as clear as a mirror. The prince was Yunxi's biological son, and she had known this news for a long time. It's just that she would not easily reveal it.

Everyone echoed and praised Ye Ling'er for being deeply favored by the emperor.

"Don't praise me, I'm just lucky." Ye Ling'er smiled modestly.

"Sister, you are so favored, it's really enviable." Mei Cairen said with a flattering look on her face.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's talk about something else." Ye Ling'er changed the subject, not wanting to continue discussing this sensitive topic.

"Besides," Ye Ling'er changed the subject, "even if Concubine Xi really becomes the prince's mother, so what? I have the emperor's favor and the little prince's company. She can't shake my position."

However, Mei Cairen's worries were not eliminated. She thought to herself: the struggle in the harem is endless and she must always be vigilant.

At this moment, a report came from outside the door: "Concubine Xi has arrived!"

The sound startled everyone present, and their eyes instantly turned towards the door, as if they wanted to see what was happening outside through the door.

However, when they actually saw the person who came in, everyone's eyes lit up.

I saw Concubine Xi, supported by palace maids, walking slowly into the hall. Her figure was graceful and every step she took carried a unique charm.

Her face is extremely delicate and her makeup is just right, making her exude an indescribable beauty.

For a moment, the entire hall became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on Concubine Xi.

"What a coincidence today! All the sisters are gathered here. Are you all here to see the little prince?" Yunxi smiled slightly, her voice was as sweet as the sound of nature, intoxicating people.

The corners of Ye Ling'er's mouth rose slightly, and a barely perceptible light flashed in her eyes.

"Sister is here, please take a seat." She said with a smile, with a hint of kindness in her tone.

On the surface, everyone was chatting and laughing and greeting each other, but in reality, everyone was secretly sizing each other up in their hearts.

This seemingly harmonious gathering is actually full of undercurrents, and a palace storm is quietly brewing...

"Noble Concubine Xi has arrived at the right time," Ye Ling'er said with a smile, "We were just about to ask you about the Crown Prince."

The smile on Yunxi's face froze slightly, but soon returned to normal: "Oh? What happened to the prince?"

Mei Cairen stared at Yunxi, with a hint of reluctance and jealousy in her eyes: "I heard that the prince recognized you as his mother?"

Yunxi looked at her calmly and replied firmly, "This is the emperor's order."

Mei Cairen didn't seem satisfied with this answer. She asked anxiously, "But..."

However, before she could finish her words, Ye Ling'er suddenly interrupted her: "Since it is the emperor's order, there is nothing to worry about."

Ye Ling'er's voice was calm and indifferent, as if she didn't care about the matter at all. She picked up the teacup and took a sip, with a calm look in her eyes.

For a moment, the room fell into silence. Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to continue the topic. The atmosphere became a little awkward.

After a while, someone finally broke the silence and started talking about other unimportant things. Everyone followed suit and shifted their attention to the new topic, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

Yunxi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, glad that the conversation was finally over. She knew that although becoming the prince's mother might cause dissatisfaction among some people, as long as she had the emperor's support, she believed that she could cope with these challenges.

But Yunxi was not at peace in her heart. She knew that Ye Ling'er was not easy to deal with. Now that she and the prince were already mother and son, she had to be more cautious...