Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Aida carefully held the scroll and Alina, and walked towards her palace happily.

When they reached the goldfish pond, they suddenly saw a graceful concubine in gorgeous clothes walking slowly in front of them, supported by a palace maid. Ayiduo looked closely and realized that this was Concubine Xi. However, she seemed to have dressed up extra carefully today, and she looked even more charming and beautiful than before.

Ayiduo smiled politely and greeted softly, "Empress Xi, what a coincidence! Where are you going?"

However, the concubine did not respond to her, but sneered and said: "Haha, it seems that you only have Concubine Xi in your eyes!" After hearing this, Aida couldn't help but feel puzzled, and looked up to carefully look at the concubine in front of her.

At this time, the maid beside her hurriedly explained: "This is our Concubine Ye Shu." Ayiduo suddenly realized, but was also a little surprised. She recalled the arrogant Concubine Ye Shu at the last banquet. At that time, she told her that the emperor might not like a woman like her. Seeing her again, Ayiduo couldn't help but feel a little unhappy.

Ayiduo said bluntly without any reservation: "It turns out to be Concubine Ye Shufei! I remember you. You do look alike to Concubine Xi, but your words and deeds are very different." Ayiduo came from the grassland. She had a straightforward and honest personality. She always spoke directly and did not know how to be tactful.

At this moment, Ye Ling'er's face turned cold, and her originally gentle and lovely face became cold and ruthless. She sneered: "Humph, the emperor is only interested in you for a while. Once the novelty wears off, he might send you back to the Turks... How dare you be so rude to me!"

Ayiduo pretended to admit her mistake and said softly, "I know my crime, and I won't dare to do it again." However, her eyes revealed a hint of cunning, as if she was mocking Ye Ling'er's anger.

Seeing this, Concubine Ye Shu was furious. She noticed what Ayiduo was holding tightly in her hand and asked, "What is that in your hand?"

Ayido raised the corner of her mouth slightly, and deliberately kept it a secret: "Well..." Then, she slowly unfolded the scroll and showed it to Ye Ling'er.

The characters in the scroll are lifelike, just like real people. Ayiduo said proudly: "This is a painting that the emperor personally drew for me..." Her tone was full of pride and boasting.

When Concubine Ye heard this, she couldn't help but feel jealous, but she still tried to stay calm and looked at the painting carefully. The person in the painting was indeed beautiful and charming, with an exotic beauty that made people love her.

Although she felt a little jealous, Ye Ling'er still said stubbornly: "This painting is good, but it's not the first time the emperor has painted for you. He has also painted for other concubines." She tried to hide her inner uneasiness and loss.

Ayiduo stood there, staring at the goldfish pond in front of her, her thoughts seemed to drift far away. However, at this moment, in an inadvertent moment, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible smile. This smile seemed to hide some deep meaning, but people could not figure out the real intention.

"Since this painting was specially painted for you by the emperor, I wonder if I can take a closer look at it. After all, this is a painting by an exotic beauty, and I have never seen such a work." Ye Ling'er's voice broke the silence, and her eyes looked at Ayiduo with a hint of curiosity and provocation.

Ayiduo was obviously a little hesitant, but she eventually slowly handed the scroll to Ye Ling'er. Ye Ling'er gently took the scroll, carefully unfolded it, and then admired it attentively. Every stroke and every line appeared in front of her, and in her heart she secretly competed with the beautiful woman in the painting.

At this moment, Ye Ling'er's hand suddenly trembled, and the scroll slipped from her hand and fell into the goldfish pond.

"Oh my!" Ayiduo screamed, her face full of fear. She hurriedly wanted to jump into the pool to salvage the painting, but Ye Ling'er stopped her.

"Isn't it just a painting? Why are you so nervous?" Ye Ling'er's tone was indifferent, as if it was just a trivial matter.

Aida widened her eyes, glared at Ye Ling'er, and said angrily: "This is the painting given to me by the emperor!" Her voice was full of anger and disappointment.

At this time, the emperor happened to pass by here. He noticed the movement here at a glance, and asked curiously what happened.

Ayiduo's face was full of grievance, and tears could not stop flowing. She choked and complained to the emperor: "Your Majesty, Concubine Ye deliberately destroyed the painting you gave me... wuwuwu..."

The emperor frowned and looked in the direction of Ayiduo's finger. He saw that the clear water in the pond had become turbid, and the precious painting was soaked, with the ink on it blurred, as if it had been trampled on maliciously.

The emperor's face darkened instantly, and a hint of anger appeared in his eyes. He stared at Ye Ling'er and sternly scolded her, "Ye Ling'er, you've gone too far! How can you treat the gift I gave you like this?"

Ye Ling'er turned pale with fear and immediately knelt down to beg for mercy. She explained in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please forgive me! I really didn't mean to do that. I just accidentally dropped the scroll into the pool..."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then he sighed softly. He stepped forward to help Ayiduo up, and gently comforted her: "Don't be sad, my beloved concubine. I will paint a more beautiful picture for you again."

Hearing this, Ayiduo immediately stopped crying and showed joy on her face. She nodded obediently and said gratefully: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The emperor touched Ayiduo's head, then turned and left. Ayiduo looked at Ye Ling'er triumphantly, then left with the emperor.

Ye Ling'er was left standing alone, feeling heavy-hearted. She was filled with regret and self-blame, but she could not change the situation. In the end, she could only leave in dismay. After Ye Ling'er returned to her bedroom, she became angrier and angrier.

"Ayiduo, I won't give up just like that..." She clenched her fists tightly and swore secretly.

To find out what tricks Ye Ling'er will come up with, please read the next chapter.

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