Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

When Yunxi entered the tent, she saw Princess Xiangcheng looking at her sharply, and her heart tightened. She walked in carefully and asked softly, "Princess, what's wrong?"

Princess Xiangcheng frowned, and said with a hint of dissatisfaction: "Why did you go out with Jie Li Khan?"

Yunxi explained: "I just wanted to talk to him about some things about peace talks first... and I have been on diplomatic missions to the Turks twice and have some friendship with him, so in order to maintain friendly relations between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, I wanted to talk to him first." Yunxi concealed some facts.

Princess Xiangcheng nodded silently to show her understanding. She knew that they all had important missions to fulfill and could not let a moment of negligence affect the entire plan. In this strange place, they had to learn to protect themselves and maintain good relations with the Turks.

"However, Princess, Jie Li Khan doesn't seem to be very concerned about this peace negotiation." Yunxi said worriedly.

Princess Xiangcheng's eyes turned cold. "This peace negotiation concerns the peace of the people of both countries. We must ensure that everything goes well."

Yunxi nodded, "Don't worry, Princess. I will keep a close eye on his actions."

Princess Xiangcheng nodded slightly, "Well, I am still confident in your work. By the way, you should pay more attention at the banquet later to see if there is anything unusual."

"Yes, Princess." Yunxi replied.

As the two were talking, a guard suddenly came to report that the luncheon banquet was ready. Princess Xiangcheng and Yunxi looked at each other and went to the banquet together.

The golden sunlight shines on the Turkic royal court. The noon banquet at the Turkic royal court is a feast full of exotic atmosphere.

In the center of the royal court, there was a huge wooden table filled with all kinds of food and wine, including roasted whole lamb, cheese, grapes, kumis, etc., with a dazzling array of aromas.

Jie Li Khan sat at the head of the table, with two ordinary-looking concubines and several tribal leaders sitting beside him.

Yunxi and Princess Xiangcheng were arranged to sit at the same table, while Aida, Cheng Yizhen and other envoys were arranged at a table a little further away, with Aida and Cheng Yizhen sitting next to each other.

The banquet began, Jie Li Khan raised his glass and toasted everyone. Everyone raised their glasses in response, and the atmosphere was very warm.

Then, Jie Li Khan began to taste the food. He grabbed a piece of roasted lamb with his hands, took a bite, and then smiled with satisfaction. His concubines followed suit and ate the food with their hands.

During the banquet, Yunxi and his friends also enjoyed a wonderful song and dance performance. The dancers wore gorgeous costumes and danced gracefully, winning rounds of applause from everyone. The Turkic king was also attracted by the dancers' performance, and he applauded from time to time.

The banquet lasted until the afternoon, and everyone enjoyed the meal very much. Finally, Jie Li Khan stood up and thanked everyone. He said: "Today's banquet was very successful. Thank you all for coming. I hope we can continue to maintain friendly relations and develop together." Everyone agreed, and the Turkic warriors sat around the table, laughing and talking, and the atmosphere was warm.

Jie Li Khan sat at the head of the table. He was wearing a gorgeous robe and a golden crown, looking very majestic. He raised his glass and toasted everyone, thanking them for coming and supporting him. Everyone raised their glasses in return, expressing their respect and loyalty to the Turkic king.

Halfway through the banquet, Jie Li Khan ordered a performance. A group of Turkic women in gorgeous costumes walked onto the stage and performed a graceful dance. Their dancing was light and graceful, like fairies descending from the earth. Then, a group of Turkic warriors performed wonderful horsemanship and archery. Their superb skills won rounds of applause from the crowd.

The banquet lasted until the evening, and everyone was immersed in a joyful atmosphere. This banquet not only demonstrated the strength and prosperity of the Turks, but also enhanced the friendship and exchanges between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks.

Amid the cheerful music, Yunxi noticed that Ayiduo and Cheng Yizhen were talking in low voices. She kept looking at Princess Xiangcheng in the distance, with a hint of worry in her eyes. Yunxi's heart moved, and she left her seat under the pretext of leaving and quietly walked to Ayiduo's side.

"What are you talking about?" Yunxi asked softly, with a hint of curiosity in her voice.

Ayiduo glanced at her, a hint of worry flashed in her eyes, and she lowered her voice and said, "I'm worried that this peace talk won't go smoothly. I just heard some tribal leaders talking, and it seems that some people don't want peace."

Yunxi frowned, with a surprised expression on his face: "How is this possible? Both the Turks and the Tang Dynasty long for peace. Is there anyone who wants to provoke a war?"

Aiduo sighed softly, her eyes revealing helplessness: "It's hard to predict what will happen in this world. Maybe someone is trying to profit from it, or has other purposes. We must be careful in dealing with it."

Yunxi nodded, his expression becoming serious: "I'll keep an eye on it. Thank you for your reminder."

At this moment, Princess Xiangcheng came over lightly with an elegant smile on her face: "It seems that you are having a great time chatting."

Aida and Cheng Yizhen both had complicated expressions on their faces when they saw Princess Xiangcheng. They knew that this peace talk was very important for the people of both countries.

Princess Xiangcheng stood quietly, looking into the distance, as if she was thinking about something. She said softly: "This peace negotiation is not only related to the future of the Tang Dynasty, but also to the fate of the Turks. This is a rare opportunity for us to end the war and achieve peaceful coexistence. But it is not easy to achieve this goal. We need to work hard and be wise."

Yunxi and Ayiduo looked at each other with determination in their eyes. They understood that the signing of this peace agreement would bring hope and stability, but it also meant great responsibility. They were determined to go all out to protect this hard-won peace and create a better life for the people of both countries.

Princess Xiangcheng continued, "We must treat this peace negotiation with sincerity and wisdom. Both sides have their own interests and demands. We need to find a balance that can both meet the demands of the Turks and safeguard the dignity and interests of the Tang Dynasty. Only in this way can we establish true trust and friendly relations."

Yunxi nodded in agreement. She knew the value of peace and the pain and loss that war brought to people. She was willing to work hard to achieve peace, use her wisdom and courage to resolve conflicts and promote the process of peace talks.

Aiduo clenched her fists tightly, and vowed in her heart that no matter how great the difficulties and challenges she encountered, she would stick to her beliefs and fight for peace. She believed that as long as everyone worked together, the dream of peace would be realized.

Princess Xiangcheng looked into the distance, her eyes full of expectation and hope. She said: "Let us work together for the peace and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, for the happiness of the people of the two countries, and work hand in hand to create a better future."

Yunxi, Ayiduo and Cheng Yizheng nodded in support. They were determined to live up to the expectations of the Emperor and the people of the Tang Dynasty and work tirelessly for peace.

However, Yunxi remembered what Jie Li Khan had said before, that he would take her to see someone she really wanted to meet tomorrow, so she was looking forward to tomorrow...