Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Ever since the Empress Dowager's 60th birthday banquet was held, the entire capital was in an uproar, and people were talking about it in the streets and alleys. Especially when people learned that the Emperor had canonized a foreign princess as a concubine, it caused an uproar.

For a time, both the court and the princes and ministers were full of curiosity and expectation about this beautiful Turkic concubine. Everyone speculated about her origins, appearance, and relationship with the emperor, making the entire court filled with a mysterious and tense atmosphere.

On this day, after the emperor finished handling government affairs, he could not wait to come to the palace of Concubine Yi Hua. At this time, Concubine Yi Hua was sitting in front of the guqin, playing a strange and beautiful song. The emperor listened quietly, with a flash of surprise in his eyes. This song is completely different from the music of the Central Plains, with a brisk rhythm and beautiful melody, which makes people intoxicated.

After the song, the emperor couldn't help but ask, "What's the name of this song? Why is it so special?"

Concubine Yi Hua smiled and replied, "This is a song from my hometown, called "Hu Xuan". I have been learning it since I was young. Please forgive me for showing my ugliness now."

The emperor nodded slightly and praised, "The tune is novel and quite distinctive. I have never heard such unique music before. It really opened my eyes." Then, he turned to look at Concubine Yihua and asked with concern, "My beloved concubine, you have just arrived. Are you used to the life in the palace? If there is any inconvenience, please let me know."

Concubine Yihua kowtowed in gratitude, saying that everything was fine. However, there was a subtle sadness in her eyes.

Concubine Yihua sighed softly and said, "Although I live a carefree life in the palace, I still miss my family far away." Seeing this, the emperor comforted her, "Don't worry, my dear. I will send an envoy to the Turks to visit your family and convey your well-being." Hearing this, Concubine Yihua felt a little relieved and thanked the emperor again for his grace.

The emperor gently stroked Concubine Yihua's hair and promised, "As long as my beloved concubine is happy, I am willing to do anything for you." Concubine Yihua was deeply moved and looked at the emperor with affection in her eyes. Their eyes met and they were full of affection.

At this moment, a eunuch hurried in and broke the warm atmosphere. He respectfully presented an urgent memorial, and after the emperor took it and read it, his face suddenly became solemn.

It turned out that a war broke out on the border, and the Turkic army invaded the border area, and the situation was serious. The emperor knew that this matter was related to the safety of the country, so he had to leave Yihua Fei immediately and go to the court to discuss countermeasures with the ministers.

The emperor turned to Concubine Yi Hua and said, "My beloved, I have something important to attend to, so I can't accompany you." Concubine Yi Hua nodded sensibly, "Your Majesty, go with peace of mind. I will wait here for your return."

After the emperor left, Concubine Yihua felt even more depressed. She knew the cruelty of war and was worried that her people would be affected. She decided to secretly write to her father and brother in her hometown, asking about the reasons for the invasion of the Turkic army and hoping to find a solution.

Concubine Yihua sat in front of the window, looking at the sky in the distance, silently praying for the arrival of peace. She knew the possible consequences of this war, but she believed that the emperor and the court would be able to come up with a strategy to deal with it.

At the same time, the emperor urgently discussed countermeasures with his ministers in the court. The ministers offered suggestions and put forward various countermeasures. In the end, the emperor decided to send an elite force to the border to resist the attack of the Turkic army and strengthen the border defense force.

A few days later, Concubine Yihua received a reply from her brother, which detailed the reasons for the invasion of the Turkic army. It turned out that there was a power struggle within the Turkic people, and some forces attempted to gain more resources and support through foreign wars.

Yihuafei handed the letter to the emperor, who fell into deep thought after reading it. He realized that this war was not just a simple military conflict, but also involved changes in the political structure within the Turkic region. So he decided to take diplomatic measures and try to resolve the issue through negotiations.

After many efforts, the emperor finally reached an agreement with the Turks again. Both sides agreed to resolve the dispute through peaceful negotiations, avoiding the outbreak of a larger-scale war. After hearing the news, Concubine Yihua felt a little relieved.

However, she still pays attention to the situation on the border and is always ready to contribute to the country and the nation.

At the same time, Concubine Yi Hua was also thinking deeply about the role she played in this fierce palace fight. She knew that if she wanted to survive safely in this deep palace, she had to learn to use wisdom and means flexibly. Therefore, she began to pay close attention to every move in the palace and tried her best to find opportunities that would benefit her.

With the concerted efforts of the emperor and his ministers, the tense situation on the border was gradually brought under effective control. The emperor was finally able to let go of the heavy stone in his heart and breathe a sigh of relief. At this time, he suddenly remembered the concubine Yihua who had haunted him, so he made up his mind to visit her again.

However, when he happily entered Concubine Yihua's bedroom, he was surprised to find that she was not in the palace. The emperor immediately became suspicious and hurriedly asked the maid for the reason. The maid told him that Concubine Yihua was ill and was currently resting alone.

When the emperor heard this, he became extremely anxious and immediately ran to Concubine Yihua's bedside without hesitation.

Looking at her haggard face, the emperor felt distressed, "My beloved concubine, why are you so seriously ill? Have you called the imperial physician for treatment?" Concubine Yihua smiled weakly, "Your Majesty, don't worry. I just caught a cold. I will feel better after a few days of rest." The emperor held her hand and promised to always be by her side.

Concubine Yihua looked so frail that the emperor felt pity for her. Concubine Yihua clung tightly to the emperor's arms.

At this time, the emperor looked at Ayiduo's maid Alina and asked, "Why did your master suddenly become so ill?"

"I don't know either. It seems that... the princess went to Concubine Ye Shu's palace some time ago and fell so ill after returning." Alina said hesitantly.

"Ah! There is such a thing." The emperor was shocked...