Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

In the solemn and dignified court, the emperor sat on the dragon chair, and the eunuch shouted, "If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please dismiss the court."

"Your humble servant has something to report!" A minister with a tall stature and a resolute face stepped out from the ranks of court officials. He was Yunxi's father, Yang Binghuai.

"My dear Minister Yang, please feel free to tell me what you want to say." The emperor said, staring at Yang Binghuai.

"I have heard rumors in the palace that the emperor is going to appoint a princess from the Turkic tribe as his consort. I feel this is inappropriate. After all, the Turkic people are foreigners, and I don't know if she has other intentions. Moreover, how can a woman from a barbarian land marry the emperor of the Tang Dynasty? Your Majesty, please think twice."

After hearing this, the emperor's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He looked at Yang Binghuai, with a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

"My dear Yang, this is just a rumor. How can you believe it? I know what I am doing." The emperor's voice was filled with unquestionable majesty.

Yang Binghuai did not back down and continued, "Your Majesty, conferring a foreign princess as a consort is a matter of national security. I hope Your Majesty will consider it carefully."

At this time, another minister stood up and said, "Lord Yang, this is wrong. The Turks and our Tang Dynasty are on good terms, and this is a move of peace, which is conducive to the peaceful coexistence of the two countries."

There was a sudden discussion in the court, and two factions of opinion emerged.

One side believed that enthroning a Turkic princess as a concubine would help maintain stability on the border, while the other side worried that there was a trick. Yang Binghuai was so angry that his beard stood up, "I think you, old man, have accepted the benefits of the Turks! You actually speak for foreigners!"

"Lord Yang, please stop slandering me! I have devoted myself to the court, how could I do such a disloyal and unjust thing!" The minister was not willing to be outdone, and the two of them started arguing in the court.

The emperor slapped the armrest of the dragon throne hard, "Enough! How can you keep making such a fuss!" The court suddenly became quiet, "I will think about this matter carefully, you all may leave." After saying this, he stood up and left.

Yang Binghuai watched the emperor leave and sighed in his heart, hoping that the emperor would listen to his advice. The minister who supported the canonization of the Turkic princess smiled smugly. The debate on the canonization of the Turkic princess came to an end for the time being. But in the harem, there was an undercurrent...

In the harem, the concubines learned about the debate in the court and began to compete secretly. Especially Concubine Ye Shu, she seemed to be particularly disgusted with this foreign princess who had never met but was about to take away her love.

So she secretly instructed her trusted palace maids to spread rumors, saying that the Turkic princess had a fierce personality and often scolded servants, in an attempt to influence the emperor's decision.

At the same time, the Turkic princess Ayiduo also heard these rumors. She decided to go out in person to prove her charm. One day, the Turkic princess met the emperor in the palace. She deliberately showed her gentleness and gracefulness, and her exotic beauty made the emperor's heart beat fast.

The emperor paid more and more attention to the Turkic princess, gave her many precious gifts, and often invited her to play with him. When Ye Ling'er learned about it, she was furious, but she remained calm on the surface. She knew that if she wanted to keep her position, she had to find a way to get rid of the Turkic princess.

At this time, the Turkic princess had no idea that she had been plotted against and was still immersed in her interactions with the emperor.

At a banquet, Concubine Ye Shu curled up the corner of her mouth with an imperceptible sneer, picked up the wine glass, and glanced at the Turkic princess sitting opposite her, with a hint of provocation and disdain in her eyes.

"Your Highness is so beautiful!" Concubine Ye Shu chuckled, but there was a hint of sarcasm in her tone, "However, the beauty of this Turkic woman always makes people feel that it lacks some charm."

The Turkic princess Ayiduo frowned slightly, with a hint of displeasure in her eyes, but soon regained her composure. She smiled and responded, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. Although we Turkic women are not as graceful as the Central Plains women, we have our own unique charm."

Seeing that the other party was not angry, Concubine Ye Shu was even more proud and continued, "Yes, you Turkic women do have a unique charm. I just don't know if this charm can be liked by the emperor?"

Aiduo smiled slightly, with a glimmer of confidence in her eyes, "I believe the emperor will appreciate me. After all, he is the ruler of the world, so his vision is naturally different from others."

Concubine Ye sneered, "That's not necessarily true. The emperor is surrounded by many beauties, how could he be easily attracted by a Turkic woman?"

Ayiduo shook her head gently. "Your Majesty, you are joking. I know what my sisters are worried about, but please rest assured that I will not take away your favor. I came here only to shoulder the mission of protecting the tribe."

This sentence surprised everyone present, and they all looked at Ayiduo, their eyes full of curiosity and confusion. Concubine Ye Shu smiled awkwardly and stopped talking.

Afterwards, Ayiduo showed everyone some Turkic culture and skills, such as dance and music. These performances won rounds of applause and cheers from the people present. The emperor looked at the Turkic princess and liked her more and more.

As time went by, Ayiduo gradually integrated into the palace life. Her hidden talent made her more popular. However, Concubine Ye Shu became more and more jealous and determined to drive the Turkic princess out of the palace.

One night, Concubine Ye Shu set a trap to put Princess Tujue in trouble. She used her trusted maid to create a misunderstanding, making the emperor think that Princess Tujue had betrayed him. The emperor was furious and imprisoned Princess Tujue in the palace.

The Turkic princess was heartbroken, she didn't understand why this happened. However, she didn't give up hope, she believed that one day the truth would come to light.

Concubine Ye Shu watched all this triumphantly, thinking that she had finally succeeded in getting rid of the Turkic princess, a major threat to her. However, she did not expect that the conspiracy would eventually be exposed.

The emperor accidentally discovered the truth during the conversation of the palace maids and angrily rebuked Concubine Ye Shu. He realized that he had wrongly accused Ayiduo, and immediately ordered her release and planned to confer her the title of concubine soon.

When Ayiduo walked out of the cold palace, she had a smug smile on her face. After this ordeal, she became even more secretive.