Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

In Changle Palace, Yunxi was sitting on the couch thinking about something, when suddenly the eunuch at the door shouted, "Concubine Ye Shu is here!"

She was stunned, wondering why Ye Ling'er came to see her at this time? Ye Ling'er walked in slowly with the little prince Rui Ze in her arms, accompanied by Xiao Cui.

Yunxi smiled and stood up to greet him. Ye Linger held the little prince in her arms and bowed slightly, saying, "Greetings, Imperial Concubine. How are you these days, sister? Why haven't I seen you come to Xiuzhen Palace to see Rui Ze recently?"

The little prince in her arms danced with joy, seeming to be curious about the surrounding environment. Yunxi looked at the mother and son in front of her, and a complex emotion surged in her heart.

She chuckled and said, "Sister, please get up quickly. I have been busy with trivial matters recently and have not been able to visit you and your son. I hope you won't blame me."

Ye Ling'er shook her head slightly to indicate that she didn't mind. She walked to the couch and sat down, handing the little prince in her arms to Yunxi.

Yunxi took the little prince and looked at his cute face carefully, her heart full of love.

She asked softly, "How is Rui Ze doing lately? Has he been naughty?"

Ye Ling'er replied gently: "Ruize is very well behaved and smart, but sometimes he can be a little naughty."

The two chatted for a while, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious. Yunxi and Ye Ling'er talked about some interesting things in the palace and the growth of the little prince.

Their laughter echoed in the palace, as if all their worries were temporarily left behind.

"The weather has turned cooler recently, so sister, please be careful when you take Rui Ze out." Yunxi said with concern.

"Thank you for your concern, sister. I'm here today to bring Rui Ze to pay his respects to you, and also to talk to you about something." Ye Ling'er said as she looked at Yunxi, a hint of expectation and worry in her eyes.

Yunxi understood immediately and guessed that she must be talking about the fact that the emperor was going to appoint the Turkic beauty Princess Ayiduo as his consort, but she pretended not to know and nodded with a smile, "Oh? What's the matter? Feel free to tell me."

Ye Ling'er bit her lip lightly, lowered her head and whispered, "Sister, have you heard the rumor in the palace that the emperor is going to enthrone that princess from the Turkic region as his consort?" After saying that, she raised her head and looked at Yunxi earnestly.

At this moment, the little prince blinked his big, lively eyes and babbled. He looked so innocent and adorable. Yunxi looked at the cute Ruize and couldn't help but be moved. She smiled and touched his little face, and responded gently, "Ruize is so good." She couldn't help but think of the prince when he was a child.

"I have heard that it is entirely up to the emperor to decide who to appoint as his consort." Yunxi said softly. Her tone was calm and gentle, and she didn't seem to care about this matter.

However, Ye Ling'er frowned and said worriedly: "But... the Turkic princess has a special status. If she really becomes a concubine, I'm afraid she will pose a threat to our harem."

Ye Ling'er's worries were not without reason. The Turkic princess came from a foreign country, and her background and culture were completely different from those of the Central Plains women.

If she gains the emperor's favor, it may change the structure of the harem and even affect the stability of the court.

Yunxi naturally considered these issues. She smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, sister. The Queen Mother will make the decisions on matters in the harem. Besides, it is still unknown whether the Turkic princess will be favored. We just need to do our own duties and believe that the Queen Mother will make a wise decision."

Ye Ling'er felt relieved after hearing Yunxi's words, but she still had some doubts. She sighed softly and continued to ask, "That being said, I always feel uneasy. Sister, you have always been very smart. Is there any way to deal with this situation?"

Facing Ye Ling'er's question, Yunxi did not answer immediately. She flicked the teacup in her hand and fell into deep thought. After a while, she slowly said, "There will always be a way. The most important thing at the moment is that we must remain calm and not be swayed by external pressure. As for the Turkic princess, let's observe for a while. As long as we unite, we will definitely find a way to solve the problem."

Ye Ling'er nodded, agreeing with Yunxi's opinion, and then said: "Sister, what you said makes sense. However, if the Turkic princess is really favored by the emperor and can get along harmoniously with the other sisters in the harem, then it would be fine. But if she doesn't do this, we can't just sit there and wait for death."

Yunxi's eyes turned cold, but soon regained their composure and said firmly, "Of course not. It's just that this matter needs to be carefully considered and we must not act rashly."

At this moment, the little prince Rui Ze suddenly stretched out his little hand and grabbed Yun Xi's sleeve, mumbling some unclear words. Seeing this, Ye Ling'er couldn't help laughing and said, "Ruize likes you, sister."

Yunxi was also amused and started laughing. A kind smile appeared on her face and she said softly, "This child is really lovable." Then, Ye Ling'er chatted with Yunxi for a while and finally left with Rui Ze.

Yunxi quietly watched their figures gradually moving away, silently thinking about future plans in her heart.

After watching Ye Ling'er leave, Yunxi's face gradually became solemn. She realized that the peace in the harem might be about to be broken.

Yunxi frowned slightly, thinking to herself, why did Ayiduo willingly stay in the Tang Dynasty Palace? Would her arrival pose a threat to her? Thinking of this, she decided to secretly send someone to investigate the background and intentions of the Turkic princess, and at the same time keep a close eye on the dynamics of other concubines in the harem.

Yunxi turned back to the inner hall and called her trusted maid Xiaohong, and whispered, "Go and find out about the Turkic princess's preferences and habits, as well as her movements in the palace. Remember, don't attract anyone's attention." Xiaohong nodded, replied "yes", and quickly left the room.

After Xiaohong left, Yunxi sat on the bedside, lost in thought. Now the situation is unclear, she must be cautious and take every step carefully. Not only must she protect her position, but also the people in the harem. After all, in this deep palace, the struggle is endless. And for the arrival of the Turkic princess, she must remain vigilant and not let the other party easily break the existing balance.

After a while, Xiaohong came back. She reported to Yunxi, "My queen, I have heard some things about the Turkic princess. It is said that her name is Ayiduo, and she is the cousin of the Turkic Khan. It seems that she came here to marry our Tang Dynasty. As for her movements in the palace, it is not clear yet. However, I will continue to pay attention."

Yunxi listened and nodded slightly, showing satisfaction. She probably already knew all this. She told Xiaohong: "This matter must be kept secret, and no one else can know about it. Also, please help me find out what other concubines think about this matter. See if they have any unusual moves." Xiaohong agreed, and then went out to get the news.

Yunxi leaned against the window, staring into the distance, thinking secretly in her heart. It seems that Princess Ayiduo came with bad intentions, and she must find a way to deal with it. Before that, she needs to understand the situation of her opponent clearly before making a better decision. At the same time, she must always remind herself not to take it lightly. Because in this palace full of intrigue, if you are not careful, you will become a thorn in the eyes of others.