Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Late at night, the lights in the East Palace were on, and the room was filled with a tense atmosphere. The prince lay on the bed, his face as pale as paper, his eyes closed, and his breathing so weak that it was almost unnoticeable. His body was covered with wounds, and blood stained the sheets red, like a blooming red lotus. Yunxi used the medical skills he learned in modern times to help the prince stop the bleeding.

At this moment, she sat by the bed, her eyes full of worry and heartache. She held the prince's hand tightly, tears kept falling and dripping on the prince's hand.

The doctors came in a hurry, looking solemn. They carefully examined the prince's injuries, frowning. Yunxi stood aside anxiously, staring at the doctors' every move, afraid of missing any details. As time passed, Yunxi's heart became heavier and heavier. She didn't know whether the prince could survive this, so she could only pray to God silently.

At this time, the Emperor and Consort Lian arrived in a hurry. They witnessed the horrible injuries of the Crown Prince and showed extreme worry on their faces. The Emperor's expression was full of anger and astonishment: "Who is so bold as to murder my Crown Prince in the palace! Come on, check all the palaces immediately and don't miss any suspicious clues." The guards took the order and left in unison.

Confused, Lian Zhaoyi asked the emperor, "General Shangguan and Xiaowan have always been responsible for protecting and taking care of the prince, so why are they nowhere to be seen?"

The emperor replied with a look of regret: "It's all my fault. I sent them to accompany the envoys to the Turks."

Yunxi lowered her head and sobbed softly, "This is all my fault. It was I who suggested that Shangguan Yu and Xiaowan go to the Turks together. At that time, I only considered their understanding of the Turks, but ignored that the prince still needed their protection and care."

The emperor looked at the seriously injured prince and hugged Yunxi tightly, trying to comfort her. He gently patted Yunxi's back and said softly, "Don't worry too much, the prince will definitely get better."

After some intensive treatment, the prince's condition finally stabilized. But the imperial physician told the emperor and Yunxi that the prince needed a long period of rest to recover. Yunxi nodded without hesitation and said that she would take care of the prince personally. She said firmly: "I will not leave him alone until he fully recovers."

She placed the prince's hand on her cheek, feeling his weak body temperature, and said softly: "Don't worry, baby, mother will always be by your side until you fully recover."

As the days passed, Yunxi stayed by the prince's side day and night, taking care of him meticulously. She changed the prince's dressings, fed him medicine, and wiped his body carefully. Whenever the prince groaned in pain, Yunxi would always gently stroke his forehead and comfort him, saying, "Don't be afraid, your mother is here with you."

As time went by, the prince's injuries gradually improved, and his face regained color. Yunxi was relieved to see this scene. She knew that the prince had passed the most dangerous period, and now she just needed to wait for him to recover slowly.

With Yunxi's meticulous care, the prince's health gradually recovered, but his assassin had not been caught yet, and everyone in the palace was in panic.

The emperor dispatched a large number of guards to garrison the Eastern Palace to strengthen security measures.

That evening, Yunxi took care of the prince's meals and medicine as usual, and waited until the prince lay down and fell asleep again before leaving the bedroom. Her nerves, which had been tense for several days, finally relaxed a little.

When she just walked out of the palace and sat down in the pavilion in the courtyard, a deep and powerful voice came from behind her: "Your humble servant greets Concubine Xi!" The voice was extremely familiar. Yunxi turned around suddenly and asked in surprise: "Han Xuan, it's really you! Why did you come to the palace?"

"I have asked the emperor to take charge of the security of the Eastern Palace until Shangguan Yu returns to the palace. How is the prince doing now?" Han Xuan's eyes revealed a trace of worry and concern.

Yunxi raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a bitter smile, and said softly: "You still miss him so much. It's a pity that he is not your son."

Han Xuan frowned and said with a hint of helplessness: "Noble Concubine Xi, after drinking that cup of sworn brotherhood wine, we will be brother and sister. The prince is your son, and as a brother, I should be concerned about his safety."

Yunxi's eyes widened, a hint of displeasure flashed in them, and she said angrily: "Will Zhaxi allow you to serve in the palace? And will your confidante Liu Ruyu be willing to let you go?"

Han Xuan sighed deeply, his eyes revealing a trace of helplessness and sadness. He slowly said: "Yunxi, I know you have always been upset about the fact that I invited you to my mansion and forced you to become sworn brothers with me in front of the princes and nobles. However, that was also instructed by the emperor, and I also saw that you are always worried about the prince..."

Yunxi was filled with mixed emotions when she heard this. She widened her eyes, looked at Han Xuan in disbelief, and asked in a trembling voice, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Han Xuan shook his head gently, his eyes showing deep apology. He whispered, "I don't want to cause you any trouble, nor do I want to destroy the relationship between you and the emperor."

Yunxi was silent for a moment, tears welling up in her eyes. She tried hard not to let them fall. After a while, she took a deep breath and said softly, "Anyway, thank you for telling me the truth. But it's too late now. You are right, I am the prince's mother, and I must protect him." After that, she turned around and gently wiped away her tears.

Han Xuan nodded slightly, indicating that he understood her difficulties, but he still reminded her: "I understand. However, this time, in addition to visiting you, I also want to remind you of one thing. There may be lurking enemies in the palace, so you have to be more careful."

When Yunxi heard this, her heart tightened and she quickly asked, "What do you know?"

Han Xuan shook his head and said, "I'm not sure about the specific situation, but I have a bad feeling. I hope you can always stay vigilant and protect yourself and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Yunxi nodded and said gratefully: "Thank you for your reminder, I will pay attention. You should be careful too."

After saying that, Han Xuan bowed to Yunxi and turned to leave. Watching his back gradually going away, Yunxi felt heavy-hearted. She knew that Han Xuan was right. The palace struggle was never as simple as it seemed. There were countless conspiracies and calculations hidden behind it. As the mother of the prince, she had the responsibility of protecting the prince's safety and had to be vigilant at all times.

After Han Xuan left, Yunxi sat in the pavilion, quietly thinking about the future. She knew that she had to face various challenges in the palace to protect the prince's safety. All of this required her to put in more effort and wisdom.