Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Xiaowan and Shangguan Yu rode in a carriage, escorted by secret guards, traveling day and night towards the Tang Dynasty. The carriage was bumpy all the way. When passing through a forest, Xiaowan suddenly showed an extremely uncomfortable expression on her face. She put her right hand on her stomach, and beads of sweat the size of beans kept falling from her head.

Shangguan Yu noticed that Xiaowan was acting strangely and asked quickly, "Wan'er, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" Xiaowan nodded weakly, her face as pale as paper.

At this moment, the carriage suddenly stopped. The secret guard came forward and reported: "Master, there are robbers ahead." Shangguan Yu's heart sank. What he feared was really what happened.

He ordered: "If the enemy comes, we will fight back. If the water comes, we will block it with earth. You try your best to protect yourselves, horses and food. I can protect the area around the carriage." After saying that, he drew his sword and cheered up, ready to start a fierce battle with the robbers.

However, when Shangguan Yu saw the robbers rushing towards him like ferocious beasts, he couldn't help but feel a little scared. There were many robbers, and each of them was armed with a sharp weapon, looking very fierce. Shangguan Yu took a deep breath and told himself to stay calm and not let fear take over his heart.

He held the sword tightly in his hand, ready to meet the robbers' attack. The robbers were getting closer and closer, and Shangguan Yu could feel the hostility emanating from them. He knew that this battle would be very difficult, but he had to protect Xiaowan and himself.

The robbers gradually approached, shouting at them to hand over their belongings.

Just as the robbers were about to rush in front of him, Shangguan Yu suddenly swung his sword and slashed at the robbers. The robbers were startled by the sudden attack and retreated. Shangguan Yu sat on the carriage and swung his sword to fight the robbers in close combat.

In the fierce battle, Shangguan Yu found that although these robbers were numerous, they were not strong. He gradually mastered the rhythm of the battle, began to take the initiative, and defeated the robbers one by one.

At the same time, other secret guards were also fighting fiercely with the robbers. They worked closely together, supported each other, and jointly resisted the robbers' attack.

The dark guards and Shangguan Yu brandished their swords and fought with the robbers. However, the robbers were outnumbered and gradually gained the upper hand.

At this moment, Xiaowan let out a painful groan and a pool of blood appeared under her body.

Shangguan Yu was extremely anxious. He couldn't stand up and could only sit in the carriage and kill the enemies while keeping an eye on Xiaowan's condition.

Seeing this, the robbers attacked more fiercely, trying to break through the defense line during the chaos.

At the critical moment, Shangguan Yu used his unique skills, and his sword skills were as fierce as a storm, and finally repelled the robbers. But he was also injured, and his clothes were stained with blood.

Xiaowan was in the car, the pain was getting more and more severe, as if she was being torn apart. She bit her lips tightly to prevent herself from making any sound. In the end, Shangguan Yu and the secret guards fought desperately and successfully repelled the robbers, but everyone was injured to varying degrees.

Shangguan Yu was heartbroken to see Xiaowan in such pain. "Wan'er, hold on a little longer, we will soon reach Datang." Shangguan Yu hugged Xiaowan and comforted her softly. Xiaowan nodded with her last bit of strength, and then fainted.

The carriage dragged them along for an unknown period of time until finally, the border of the Tang Dynasty came into view. They saw General Han Xuan guarding the city, and Shangguan Yu immediately asked for help from Han Xuan, who sent a military doctor to treat Xiaowan.

After the military doctor carefully examined Xiaowan, a serious expression appeared on his face, and he said: "This lady's fetus has miscarried..." Shangguan Yu felt heartbroken when he heard the news. He clenched his fists, and his eyes were full of pain and self-blame.

"General Han, please save Xiaowan." Shangguan Yu requested in a low voice.

Han Xuan patted Shangguan Yu on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Xiaowan will be fine." Then he ordered the military doctor to do his best to treat Xiaowan.

In the following days, Xiaowan was in a coma in Han Xuan's tent. Shangguan Yu stayed by her side day and night, hoping that she could wake up soon.

During this time, Shangguan Yu also chatted with Han Xuan about everything that Yunxi and the others had experienced together.

God helps those who work hard, Xiaowan finally wakes up. However, when she wakes up and finds out that she has lost her child, she is very depressed.

Shangguan Yu decided to take Xiaowan back to the capital to report to the emperor about their experiences on the mission and the difficulties faced by Yunxi and Princess Xiangcheng.

After a long journey, Xiaowan and Shangguan Yu finally returned to the Tang Dynasty.

After they returned to the capital, they did not return to the palace immediately, but followed Yunxi's previous instructions and moved into the Mansion of the Imperial Lady.

Apart from Yunxi, Xiaowan has the most say in the Lady's Mansion, after all, she is Yunxi's godsister.

Shangguan Yu, who was recuperating in the Lady Gaoming's residence, used the medicine that Yunxi asked for from Jie Li Khan. His leg injury gradually healed and he could slowly stand up with the help of crutches.

However, their return did not bring peace. The situation in the palace was still complicated, with various forces surging undercurrents.

Xiaowan decided to protect Shangguan Yu until he fully recovered. She used her wisdom and strategy to carefully maneuver in the palace and launched a thrilling struggle with various forces.

On this day, Xiaowan, who had not yet recovered from her miscarriage, received news that the emperor was going to summon her. Her heart sank, knowing that this must be a Hongmen Banquet. But for Shangguan Yu, she resolutely went to the palace. Inside the palace, the emperor sat majestically on the dragon throne, looking at Xiaowan with cold eyes. "Xiaowan, do you admit your guilt?" Xiaowan knelt down and saluted, "Your Majesty, I admit my guilt."

The emperor sneered, "You two went to the Turks with other envoys, and now only you two have returned, and you have not come to see me immediately after returning to the capital."

"Your Majesty, we and the envoys encountered a ferocious wolf pack on the way, and the whereabouts of everyone else are unknown. General Shangguan and I escaped back to the capital after a narrow escape." Xiaowan said with her head down.

The emperor looked at Xiao Wan sharply, "Such a big thing, why did you report it now?"

Xiao Wan took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, the journey is long and General Shangguan is seriously injured and needs time to recuperate. Moreover, this matter is of great importance and we need solid evidence before we can report to Your Majesty."

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, "Oh? Then have you found any evidence?"

"Your Majesty, we found some traces left by the envoys on the way and are currently tracking down clues. Once we have any results, we will immediately present them to Your Majesty." Xiaowan replied calmly.

The emperor was silent for a moment, his face uncertain, and finally he said slowly: "Okay, in this case, I will trust you for now. However, Xiaowan, you must remember that although you are Yunxi's good sister, you are also my subject. If you have any disloyalty, I will never tolerate it."

Xiao Wan kowtowed to express her gratitude and said firmly, "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. Xiao Wan will do her best to help you."

Xiaowan then told the emperor in detail about her experience of meeting Yunxi and Princess Xiangcheng in Turkic. She described how Yunxi bravely and resourcefully dealt with various difficulties and how they successfully escaped from the predicament.

After hearing this, the emperor showed a trace of relief on his face, nodded slightly and said: "Yunxi really did not disappoint my expectations, she will definitely return safely."

Xiaowan reported some information about the Turkic situation to the emperor and made some suggestions. The emperor listened carefully and nodded from time to time to show his approval.

After leaving the Emperor's Xingqing Palace, Xiaowan felt relieved. Although she had temporarily gained the Emperor's trust, she knew that this was just the beginning. The situation in the palace was becoming more and more complicated, and she had to be extra careful to protect herself and Shangguan Yu. At the same time, she also looked forward to Yunxi and the others completing their mission and returning safely as soon as possible.