Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

In the Prince Rui's mansion outside the palace, a mysterious masked man in black hurried back from outside, followed by a nervous man - Chu Tianhe. The two walked into the inner courtyard of the mansion together, came to the door of a study, and knocked gently.

A deep voice came from the door: "Come in." The man in black pushed the door open and walked in with Chu Tianhe. Prince Rui was sitting on the armchair, staring at them sharply. Seeing Prince Rui, the man in black and Chu Tianhe immediately knelt down respectfully and saluted in unison: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you!"

Prince Rui raised his hand slightly, motioning them to stand up. "No need to be polite! Is everything done?" Prince Rui asked majestically.

The man in black stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, everything has been done. I have dealt with Shangguan Yu according to your instructions."

Prince Rui nodded in satisfaction, a cold light flashing in his eyes. "Very good. You did a good job this time."

He looked at Chu Tianhe with a trace of scrutiny in his eyes. "Mo Ying, you impersonated Chu Tianhe. Did the emperor find out anything?"

Chu Tianhe bowed his head and replied, "Your Highness, I know a little bit about medicine, and Your Highness has repeatedly explained the emperor's condition before, so everything went smoothly and did not arouse any suspicion."

Prince Rui frowned slightly, "Well, that's good. But don't take it lightly, lest there be complications." He paused for a moment and then said, "The next plan is crucial, you must act carefully and not make the slightest mistake."

The man in black and Chu Tianhe looked at each other and answered in unison: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

"In addition," Prince Rui continued, "we must speed up our pace and not let our opponents take advantage of us. The emperor's health is deteriorating, and this is our opportunity. Once he dies, the court will fall into chaos. That will be the best time for us to act."

"Your Highness is wise." The man in black flattered.

Prince Rui stood up, walked to the window, and stared into the distance. "The struggle for power has always been cruel, and we cannot have the slightest mercy. In order to achieve our goals, we must do whatever it takes." His voice was cold and firm.

Chu Tianhe's heart trembled, knowing that the days ahead would be full of challenges and dangers, but he did not back down. He secretly made up his mind to help Prince Rui ascend the throne and achieve their common goal.

Outside the window, night falls, and the struggle in the palace really begins...

The night was deep, the moonlight was dim, and the cold wind whistled past, bringing a hint of chill. Prince Rui was wearing a black robe, standing in the shadows, as if he had merged into the darkness. He turned around, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, and whispered to the man in black beside him: "Every move in the palace must be closely monitored, especially the movements of Concubine Xi and Empress Xiao, and there must be no slackness."

The man in black flashed and blended into the night like a ghost, leaving only a brief response: "Yes, I understand." Then he quickly disappeared, as if he had never appeared.

Prince Rui looked back at Chu Tianhe behind him, with a hint of deep meaning in his eyes. He knew that although Mo Ying had some knowledge of medicine, it was no problem to fool people in the deep palace for a short time, but if he wanted to stay in the palace for a long time, he would need more wisdom and means. He said in a deep voice: "Mo Ying, your medical skills need to be improved. If we can gain the full trust of the emperor, our plan will be able to proceed more smoothly."

Chu Tianhe bowed his head respectfully, saluted to Prince Rui, and said gratefully: "Thank you for your advice, Your Highness. I will do my best." He knew that he was shouldering an important mission and must constantly improve his abilities to complete the task assigned by Prince Rui.

Prince Rui nodded slightly, expressing his satisfaction. He knew very well that in this game of power, a single mistake would lead to a complete loss. And he would never allow himself to fail. He looked up into the distance, secretly thinking about his next plan. After Chu Tianhe left, Prince Rui turned and walked into the room. He sat at the desk, thinking about his next move.

Suddenly, there was a slight noise outside the door. Prince Rui raised his head alertly and secretly clenched his sword in his hand.

I saw a dark figure slowly approaching, kneeling on one knee, and bowing his head to report: "Your Majesty, there is movement from Concubine Xi. She seems to be planning something in secret, and has frequent contacts with Yang Binghuai and some other ministers outside the palace."

Prince Rui's eyes darkened. "Keep monitoring and see what they are planning. If there is any sign of trouble, report to me immediately." The black shadow took the order and left, and the room returned to silence again.

Prince Rui felt uneasy and decided to go and find out the truth about Concubine Xi himself tomorrow.

The next morning, Prince Rui changed into brocade clothes, went into the palace to pay his respects to the Emperor, and then came to Changle Palace where Yunxi lived. When the guards at the door saw him, they saluted one after another. Prince Rui waved his hand, signaling them not to make a sound.

He quietly approached the window, poked a hole in the window paper, and looked inside. He saw Concubine Xi whispering something with a palace maid. When she saw Prince Rui, Concubine Xi's face changed and she hurriedly asked the palace maid to leave.

Prince Rui laughed inwardly. He pushed open the door and walked in with a swagger. "Greetings, Your Majesty." Yunxi stood up quickly and saluted. "No need to be polite." Prince Rui said with a smile, "I was just taking a walk today. I passed by here and came in to take a look."

Yunxi forced a smile and said softly, "Your Highness really cares about me!" There seemed to be a hint of flattery in her tone, but it also revealed a sense of helplessness and fear.

Prince Rui stared at her coldly, then began to look around the room. Suddenly, he stopped, turned around, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.

Prince Rui asked, "I heard that you have been in frequent contact with some people outside the palace recently?" His voice was low and stern, which made people shudder.

Yunxi was startled and her face turned pale. She quickly explained, "Your Highness, you are joking. I just chat with them occasionally." She tried to keep her voice calm, but the trembling in it could still be heard.

Prince Rui sneered, his tone full of sarcasm and distrust: "Really? I hope so. I don't want to see anyone doing small things behind the scenes and affecting the stability of the court. You'd better behave yourself, otherwise..." His words stopped abruptly, but the threat in his eyes became stronger, as if he wanted to see through Yunxi.

Yunxi bit her lip and bowed her head in silence. Prince Rui saw this and said nothing more, turning around and leaving. As he walked out of the palace, his face became solemn. It seemed that the struggle in the palace was becoming more and more complicated, and he had to be more cautious.