Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

In the courtyard of Xiuzhen Palace, the sun shines on the ground, forming patches of golden light. Ye Ling'er sits on a stone bench, smiling as she watches the little prince Rui Ze playing on the grass. His lovely laughter echoes in the air, making people feel extremely warm.

At this time, Xiao Cui came in with a woman.

She is a dignified and powerful woman, with sharp and shrewd eyes, as if she can see through everything. Her clothes are gorgeous and her accessories are exquisite, and every detail shows her identity and status.

However, beneath her dignified appearance, she hides a hint of snobbery. She has a strong desire for power and wealth, and always tries to gain more benefits for herself and her family. She is good at using her daughter's position in the palace to make friends with the powerful and expand her sphere of influence.

Her strength lies in her cleverness. She knows how to survive and thrive in the palace. She is good at observing people's words and expressions, and can accurately grasp the emperor's mind, so as to win more favor and opportunities for her daughter.

Although she was a bit snobbish and powerful, she always maintained a dignified image in public. She knew that etiquette was the most important thing in the palace. So she bowed respectfully to Ye Ling'er and said, "Meet Concubine Ye Shu!"

Ye Ling'er quickly stood up, walked to the woman, helped her up, and said gently: "Mother, there are no outsiders here, there is no need to be so polite!"

It turned out that this woman was Ye Ling'er's adoptive mother. She smiled and nodded, her eyes full of love and pride for her daughter.

"Mom, why are you here today?" Ye Ling'er looked at the person in front of her, frowned, and asked in confusion.

"I heard that the emperor was seriously ill, and I was worried, so I came here to tell you something." Mother Ye's eyes flashed with worry, and seeing that there was no one around, she boldly explained her purpose to Ye Ling'er. She lowered her voice and said, "Ling'er, although your status in the palace is not low, it is not the highest. Fortunately, you have a prince, which is your advantage. You must seize the opportunity! What if the emperor..." At this point, she paused and did not continue.

Ye Linger nodded slightly, indicating that she understood her mother's meaning. She replied softly, "Mom, I know. However, the struggles in the palace are complicated and people's hearts are unpredictable. I don't want to get involved too much. I just want to protect myself and Rui Ze and let him grow up safely."

Hearing her daughter's words, the woman's face changed and she showed an unhappy expression. She said sternly: "Ling'er, you can't just think about protecting yourself. You have to strive for more glory and power for our Ye family. Only in this way can we gain a foothold in this palace and not be bullied by others."

Ye Ling'er was silent for a moment, thinking about her mother's words. She knew her mother's expectations and the interests of her family, but she also knew the dangers and cruelty in the palace. Finally, she sighed softly and responded: "Mother, I will do my best. But please give me some time to let me slowly adapt to the life in the palace."

Seeing her daughter being so stubborn, the woman was very dissatisfied, but she could do nothing about it. She could only shake her head helplessly, hoping that her daughter would come to her senses soon and seek greater benefits for the Ye family. After all, in this palace full of intrigues and struggles, only the strong can survive.

At this moment, a small figure ran over from a distance and threw himself into Ye Ling'er's arms. It was Rui Ze. He hugged Ye Ling'er's legs tightly and said coquettishly, "Mother, play with me!"

Ye Ling'er looked at her son lovingly, squatted down, touched his head, and said gently: "Okay, mother will come to play with you right away." As she spoke, she gently pinched Rui Ze's little face.

Then, she looked up at the woman next to her, her eyes full of smiles: "Mom, let's not talk about this for now. It's rare that you come to see us, so let's have fun together happily." After that, she stood up, took Rui Ze's little hand, and walked towards the amusement facilities in the yard.

The woman smiled and nodded, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She knew that her daughter was always so considerate, and could understand the deep meaning of some words even before she had time to say them. Looking at the happy backs of her daughter and grandson, she couldn't help but feel deeply moved, hoping that such a happy time could continue forever. Mother Ye looked at the mother and son who were having a lot of fun, with a satisfied smile on her face. She turned around and whispered to Xiao Cui beside her: "Go and find out about the emperor's condition and see if there is any improvement." Xiao Cui took the order and left in a hurry.

At this time, Rui Ze ran over and held Ye's mother's hand, begging, "Grandma, play with us." Ye's mother smiled and agreed. The three of them spent a happy time in the courtyard.

In the evening, Xiao Cui brought back the news. After hearing this, Ye's mother's face became solemn. She called Ye Ling'er aside and whispered, "Ling'er, the emperor's condition is not optimistic. You must act as soon as possible to plan for your and Rui Ze's future."

Ye Ling'er frowned and fell into deep thought. Ye Ling'er knew that now was not the time to hesitate, she had to make a decision for her son's future. She decided to go to the Queen Mother and seek her support and help.

The next morning, the sun shone softly through the clouds, illuminating the entire palace. Ye Ling'er got up early, feeling uneasy. She knew that she would go to see the Queen Mother today, which was an important opportunity for her, but also a challenge. She carefully selected a set of gorgeous and solemn clothes, combed her hair into an elegant bun, and put on exquisite hair accessories. Then, she carefully selected some precious gifts, including jewelry, silk, and spices, hoping to please the Queen Mother.

When everything was ready, Ye Ling'er headed to the Queen Mother's bedroom with a nervous and expectant mood. Along the way, she silently prayed that the meeting would go smoothly. Finally arriving at the destination, Ye Ling'er took a deep breath, gently opened the door, and stepped into the Queen Mother's bedroom.

The bedroom was filled with a faint fragrance, and was decorated elegantly and luxuriously. The Queen Mother was sitting in front of the dressing table, quietly listening to Li Ma's report. Ye Ling'er walked forward respectfully and saluted, saying, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Queen Mother." She followed the standard court etiquette, her movements were elegant and generous, showing her noble temperament.

The Queen Mother nodded slightly, indicating that she accepted Ye Ling'er's greeting, and then said, "Concubine Ye Shu is here, please sit down." Her voice was gentle and kind, which made Ye Ling'er feel a little relaxed. Ye Ling'er thanked the Queen Mother and sat down aside.

The Queen Mother looked at Ye Ling'er and asked, "Concubine Ye Shu, what brings you here today?" Her eyes were sharp and keen, as if she could see into people's hearts.

Ye Ling'er knew that she couldn't mention her purpose directly, so she answered tactfully: "Empress Dowager, I heard that the emperor was unwell and was very worried. I want to do my best to contribute to the emperor's recovery and also consider Ruize's future. I wonder if the Empress Dowager has any advice?"

After hearing what Ye Ling'er said, the Queen Mother showed a worried look on her face. She sighed and said slowly, "Yes, the Emperor's condition is indeed worrying. But as concubines in the harem, we can only do our best to take care of the Emperor's daily life and let him recover from his illness in peace. As for the affairs of state, the ministers will handle them."

Ye Ling'er quickly agreed, "What the Queen Mother said is absolutely right. I understand. But as the Emperor's concubine, I naturally hope to share some of the Emperor's worries. I am stupid, so I hope the Queen Mother can give me some advice."

The Queen Mother looked at Ye Ling'er and thought this was a good opportunity to win her over. So, she pretended to be concerned and said, "Concubine Ye Shu is thoughtful. In my opinion, you should pay more attention to the emperor's health and show more respect in front of the emperor. In this way, the emperor will love you more after he recovers. At the same time, you should also pay attention to your relationship with other concubines and avoid making enemies."

Ye Ling'er was filled with gratitude and quickly thanked her: "Thank you for your advice, Queen Mother. I will keep it in mind." Then, she took out the carefully prepared gifts from her side and handed them to the Queen Mother, "These are the gifts that I specially selected for the Queen Mother. I hope you like them."

The Queen Mother took the gift, took a look at it, and nodded with satisfaction, "Concubine Ye Shufei is really thoughtful. I like these gifts very much." Her tone revealed her admiration for Ye Ling'er.

Ye Ling'er took the opportunity to continue, "Empress Dowager, I have another favor to ask. I heard that Concubine Xi has been taking care of the emperor all the time recently. I would like to ask the Empress Dowager to allow me to visit the emperor and chat with him to relieve his boredom."

The Queen Mother pondered for a moment and nodded, "Okay, since you care so much about the Emperor, I will allow you to visit him. However, you must be careful not to disturb the Emperor's rest."

Ye Ling'er was overjoyed and thanked her repeatedly: "Thank you, Queen Dowager! I will be careful and cautious." After getting the Queen Dowager's permission, Ye Ling'er left the Queen Dowager's bedroom in a happy mood.

She knew that this was a rare opportunity to get close to the emperor and express her feelings. She secretly made up her mind to seize this opportunity and win more favor from the emperor for the little prince Rui Ze. "

Seeing Ye Ling'er leaving happily, the Queen Mother had a complicated look on her face...