Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Last time, Yunxi was very sad when she learned that Zhaxi was pregnant with Han Xuan's child. She felt an indescribable pain in her heart. Her eyes revealed disappointment and sadness, as if she had lost something important.

At this time, the emperor decided to send an envoy to the Turks again, which gave Yunxi an opportunity to take risks. She thought that maybe this was an opportunity to get rid of her inner pain and also an opportunity to prove herself. So she went to see the emperor again to ask for permission to send an envoy. But this time the emperor said he would not agree to anything.

Yunxi knelt firmly before the emperor, tears welling up in her eyes. "Your Majesty, I beg you to let me go to Turkic envoy. This is not only for my personal salvation, but also for the peace and tranquility of the country. I believe that only by going there in person can this dispute be resolved."

The emperor stared at Yunxi, and his heart was moved. He knew Yunxi's wisdom and courage, and understood her determination. But this mission to the Turks was full of dangers, and he really couldn't bear to let her take risks again.

However, Yunxi's words were sincere, and after hesitating for a moment, the emperor finally nodded.

"Okay, Yunxi, I allow you to go to the Turkic envoy. But you must remember to protect yourself and return safely."

With the experience of the last mission, the Tang Dynasty was well prepared for this mission. Especially Yunxi, she had the experience of the last mission, combined with what she had seen and heard in the Turkic palace, and made a profound analysis of the Turks. She already had a way to persuade the Turkic king.

Yunxi's determination was evident in her actions. She quickly packed her luggage and prepared to embark on the difficult journey to the Turks. Her voice was firm and decisive, as if she wanted to use this adventure to heal the pain in her heart.

On the eve of Yunxi's departure, the emperor summoned Han Xuan. Han Xuan was tall and resolute, he walked into the camp and knelt down to salute.

The emperor looked at Han Xuan, his eyes revealing deep trust and concern. He said softly: "Han Xuan, Yunxi's trip this time is a heavy responsibility. She is the hope of our dynasty and the treasure in my heart. I want you to protect her and ensure her safety."

Han Xuan raised his head slightly and looked into the emperor's eyes. His voice was firm and powerful: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I, Han Xuan, swear to protect Yunxi with my life and will never let your Majesty down!"

The emperor nodded, a relieved smile on his face. He stood up, walked closer to Han Xuan, and patted him on the shoulder: "I believe you can do it. Yunxi's safety is in your hands."

Han Xuan knelt down again and kowtowed to express his gratitude. When he stood up, his eyes were full of determination and a sense of mission.

When Yunxi heard that Han Xuan would go with her to the Turkic envoy, she was shocked and she firmly disagreed with Han Xuan's going. The two argued endlessly about this, and their voices became louder and louder.

"You can't go!" Yunxi's tone was firm and resolute.

"Why? This is my mission!" Han Xuan did not back down.

Yunxi's eyes gradually turned red, tears welled up in them. She bit her lip and said in a trembling voice, "Because Zhaxi...is pregnant with your child."

Han Xuan's face turned pale in an instant.

Yunxi turned away silently, not letting Han Xuan see the sadness and pain on her face.

"I can't let you go. After all, Zhaxi is pregnant with your child, and the child is innocent..." Yunxi's voice was filled with despair, and she couldn't help but let her tears roll down.

Han Xuan's heart was full of contradictions and struggles, and he didn't know how to face it all. He stood there blankly, feeling mixed emotions.

After the quarrel, the room was silent except for Yunxi's soft sobbing. That sound was like a sharp sword, deeply hurting Han Xuan's heart.

Han Xuan lowered his head and thought for a long time, then slowly said, "I will handle this matter. But I will never back down on the mission to Turkic territories."

Yunxi raised her head and looked at Han Xuan with tears on her face, "Can you really handle it?"

Han Xuan walked to Yunxi and gently wiped the tears from her cheeks, "Trust me."

Yunxi looked at Han Xuan, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes.

Han Xuan found Zhaxi and told her that he and Yunxi would go to Turkic together and their future was uncertain. He hoped that she would abort the child and go find the one she loved. Zhaxi was heartbroken after hearing what Han Xuan said.

“How can you be so cruel? This is our child!” Tashi cried with tears streaming down his face.

Han Xuan looked guilty, but his attitude remained firm.

"I don't want to do this either, but this is the only way. Zhaxi, you are still young and have a long way to go. Forget me and go find your own happiness."

After saying that, Han Xuan turned and left, leaving Zhaxi crying alone.

A few days later, Han Xuan, Yunxi and some other envoys set out on a mission to the Turks. This time Yunxi brought Xiaowan with him. Along the way, Han Xuan and Yunxi rode side by side on their horses, silent, but Yunxi's eyes were full of sadness.

Arriving at the Turkic palace, a thrilling contest began...

The Turkic king's eyes widened, his face full of shock. He stared at Yunxi for a while. Yunxi's face was still beautiful, but with a trace of fatigue and haggardness, but her eyes revealed a kind of firmness and determination. The Turkic king said: "Haha, Yunxi, you escaped from the Turkic palace, and you dare to come to Turkic again, you are really brave!"

Yunxi smiled and said, "From what I observed in the palace last time, the king is definitely not a sinister villain. I am an envoy of the Tang Dynasty. When two countries are at war, envoys will not be killed." After that, he handed over the letter of credence and expressed the Tang Dynasty's desire for peaceful coexistence. The Turkic king looked at them with a sly look in his eyes.

"I will consider your request, but before that, I would like to hear what you think about the conditions I proposed." The Turkic king said with a smile.

Yunxi and Han Xuan looked at each other and felt a little uneasy.

"Please speak, Your Majesty." Han Xuan responded calmly.

"I want you to cede the border cities of the Tang Dynasty to me, otherwise..." the Turkic king threatened.

Yunxi interrupted him angrily, "Your Majesty, such an unreasonable request is unacceptable to us!"

The situation suddenly became tense, and the two sides were deadlocked. At this moment, Yunxi came up with a plan... to appeal to the Turkic king's emotions and reason.

Yunxi sat quietly in the palace of the Turkic king, with a gleam of emotion in her eyes. She spoke softly, recounting her experience when Turkic was injured: "When I was most helpless, it was the Turkic people who extended a helping hand to me. Their friendliness and enthusiasm warmed me deeply."

The Turkic king listened attentively to Yunxi's words, and his expression gradually became serious.

Yunxi continued, "You Turks are a nomadic people. Your lifestyle is different from our Tang Dynasty, but this does not mean that you have to attack the Tang Dynasty."

Yunxi had been secretly observing in the palace and collected a lot of information about the Turkic interior. She found that the Turkic king's brother was eyeing the throne and had conflicts with the surrounding tribes.

So he continued, "Moreover, war is not good for the Turks or the Tang Dynasty. When two countries fight, one will be hurt, and the hurt will be the people of the Turks and the Tang Dynasty. If other neighboring countries or nomadic tribes around you raise troops to invade, wouldn't that be the other countries reaping the benefits?"

The Turkic king nodded slightly and said thoughtfully: "Your words made me think a lot. We Turks also hope for peace and are unwilling to start a war easily."

Yunxi smiled, knowing that her words had touched the heart of the Turkic king. She hoped that this exchange would enhance mutual understanding and make some contribution to the peaceful coexistence of the two countries.

Yunxi's voice was firm but gentle: "We all live on this land and should respect and understand each other. Only through peaceful means can we develop together and create a better future."

The Turkic king stared at Yunxi with a trace of admiration in his eyes. He stood up and held Yunxi's hand tightly: "Your insights are profound, which gave me a new understanding of the Tang Dynasty. I hope we can become messengers of peace and work together to let the people of the two countries live a peaceful life."

Yunxi also stood up, her heart full of hope. She knew that this dialogue was just the beginning and there was still a long way to go in the future, but she firmly believed that as long as both sides had the desire for peace, war and bloodshed could be avoided.

The Turkic king sat on the throne, looking at Yunxi with admiration. Yunxi stood in the palace, tall and straight, beautiful and dignified. The Turkic king smiled and said to Yunxi: "Okay, your courage and talent really make me admire you. I can promise you that the Turkic and Tang will stop fighting and live in peace from now on, but you have to agree to stay in my palace for a while so that I can get to know your talent more deeply." He looked at Yunxi expectantly and continued: "I will never force you to do anything."

Yunxi held the letter of credence in her hand, smiling, with a firm and confident look in her eyes. She stood in front of the Turkic king with an upright posture and elegant temperament.

The Turkic king sat on the throne, looking at Yunxi cautiously, with a hint of doubt in his eyes. Yunxi explained to the Turkic king the various benefits of friendship between the two countries. Her words were sincere and well-reasoned, which made the Turkic king feel moved.

Finally, the Turkic king was moved by Yunxi's sincerity and wisdom. He took the letter, read it carefully, picked up the pen, and solemnly signed his name on the letter. Yunxi smiled with satisfaction, knowing that this moment meant that the two countries would open a new chapter of friendship.

After the signing, Yunxi and the Turkic king smiled at each other, as if they had seen the future prosperity and peace of the two countries. At this important moment, Yunxi's heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment and expectations for the future. She knew that this effort would bring benefits to the people of the two countries and also win precious friendship and cooperation opportunities for her country.

After signing the letter of credence, Yunxi solemnly handed it to Han Xuan and said, "Take it back to Datang and give it to the emperor. I will stay in Turkic and continue to work hard to strengthen the friendship between the two countries. Don't worry, Xiaowan will stay to take care of me." Han Xuan frowned, his eyes revealing worry and determination. He held Yunxi's hand tightly and whispered, "Yunxi, I know you have your own mission, but it's too dangerous to stay here. The Turkic king has a bad reputation, and I'm worried that he will do you harm..."

Yunxi bit her lip and looked at Han Xuan firmly: "I understand your concerns, but I also have my responsibilities. I must complete my mission."

Han Xuan's expression became increasingly serious. He shook Yunxi's hand vigorously and said, "I can't let you take risks. Yunxi, this is not the place for you to stay."

Yunxi sighed softly: "Han Xuan, you know my determination. I will be careful, but I can't evade my responsibility."

Han Xuan's eyes flashed with helplessness: "I know I can't change your decision, but I hope you can be safe. Be careful of the Turkic King, he can't be trusted."

Yunxi smiled and nodded: "I will, you should take care of yourself too."

Han Xuan stared at Yunxi, his heart full of contradictions and uneasiness. He knew Yunxi's bravery and determination, but he couldn't let go of his worries about her safety. In the end, he silently let go of Yunxi's hand, his eyes revealing deep reluctance.

Han Xuan, reluctant to leave Yunxi and carrying the letter of credence, led the other envoys back to the Tang Dynasty.

Yunxi stood quietly in front of the window, staring into the distance, her thoughts surging like the tide. She knew that the decision to stay in Turkestan was not an easy one, but to heal the pain in her heart caused by Zhaxi and Han Xuan.

Memories followed her like a shadow, and the hurt caused by Zhaxi and Han Xuan pierced her heart like a sharp blade. However, she knew that immersing herself in the pain would not change anything. Yunxi's eyes revealed a firmness and determination. She decided to let go of the pain of the past and move forward.

The Turkic king's proposal aroused a glimmer of hope in her heart. Perhaps, staying in Turkic was a new beginning, a chance to regain herself. She was willing to try and give herself a chance to start over.

Yunxi gradually gained courage in her heart, and she will face future challenges with tenacity and wisdom. She believes that time will slowly heal the pain, and she will find her own peace and redemption in this new environment.

Afterwards, Yunxi was arranged to live in an exquisite courtyard of the palace. The room was gorgeously decorated, and outside the window was a beautiful garden. Yunxi sat quietly by the window, gazing into the distance, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She knew that this was a rare opportunity, and she had to use her wisdom and talent to win more appreciation from the Turkic king and make the two countries truly peaceful and friendly.

During her time in the palace, Yunxi frequently communicated with the Turkic king. They discussed state governance, culture and art together. Yunxi's unique insights made the Turkic king value her more and more. At the same time, Yunxi also established a good relationship with the people in the palace. Her gentleness and kindness won everyone's love.

However, Yunxi did not forget her mission. She worked hard in secret, hoping to gain more benefits for her country and people. In her interactions with the Turkic king, she cleverly conveyed her ideas and tried to influence the Turkic king's decision.

This short stay is both an opportunity and a challenge for Yunxi. She will do her best to live up to the appreciation of the Turkic king and create a better future for herself and the country.

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