Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

At the gate of the imperial palace, a dusty carriage was parked, as if it had been on a long journey. The soldiers guarding the gate stopped the carriage with a serious look on their faces, and asked sternly: "Who are you? Why do you want to come to the palace to present to the emperor?"

The man in the carriage did not answer, but silently handed out a gold medal bestowed by the emperor through the gap in the door curtain. The gold medal shone with golden light and was engraved with the royal symbol, representing that the holder had a special status and power.

As soon as the officers and soldiers saw the gold medal, they immediately bowed their heads respectfully and saluted, and quickly let the carriage pass. The carriage slowly passed through the palace gate, and the sound of the wheels rolling echoed in the silent palace.

The carriage drove along the wide road to the emperor's bedroom. The driver drove with great skill, cleverly avoiding the crowds and guards in the palace. As the carriage moved forward, the scenery along the way gradually appeared before his eyes.

The car curtain was gently lifted, revealing a pair of deep and sharp eyes. Through the gap, the eyes carefully observed the surrounding environment. The person in the car seemed to be planning something, and there was a hint of mystery in his eyes.

Finally, the carriage arrived at the door of the emperor's bedroom. The guards at the door immediately became alert, holding long spears, and lined up in front of the door in an orderly manner, blocking the carriage's way.

The captain of the guards stepped forward and asked solemnly, "Who are you? What do you want to see Your Majesty for?"

The car door slowly opened, and a general in gorgeous clothes got out of the car. He was tall and straight, with a dignified temperament, holding a sealed memorial in his hand. Behind him followed Chu Tianhe.

The general straightened his clothes and walked steadily towards the emperor's bedroom. Chu Tianhe followed closely behind him, his heart full of anticipation and nervousness.

"Greetings, General Shangguan." The guards saluted respectfully.

Shangguan Yu handed the memorial to the guard with a serious expression and whispered, "This is urgent military information and must be presented to the emperor immediately." The guard took the memorial and hurried into the bedroom.

The carriage left immediately and disappeared into the depths of the palace. Inside the bedroom, the emperor unfolded the memorial and his expression gradually became serious...

After reading the memorial, the emperor frowned, knowing that the situation on the western border was already very critical. He turned to look at Shangguan Yu standing beside him, with a trace of worry in his eyes.

"Shangguan Yu, the enemy is coming with great force this time. What are your plans for dealing with it?" asked the emperor.

However, Shangguan Yu looked a little absent-minded and did not respond to the emperor's words for a while.

"General Shangguan, the emperor is asking you a question?" Chu Tianhe beside him reminded.

Shangguan Yu knelt down and clasped his fists as if waking from a dream, and said in a firm voice: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the army to fight in person and ensure the stability of our border."

The emperor nodded slightly, and admired Shangguan Yu's courage and loyalty in his heart.

"Okay, I will give you 100,000 elite soldiers. I hope you will win the battle and return triumphantly." said the emperor.

After Shangguan Yu thanked him, he immediately left the palace to recruit soldiers and prepare for the expedition. Chu Tianhe watched Shangguan Yu's departing back and was secretly happy.

Yunxi and Xiaowan met Shangguan Yu who was rushing in the palace corridor. He was followed by a strange attendant. Shangguan Yu had a strange expression on his face, as if he didn't know them very well. When he passed by them, Xiaowan called out to him, "Shangguan Yu, why don't you salute when you see Concubine Xi?"

Shangguan Yu stopped and looked at Xiao Wan coldly, "How dare this ignorant palace maid to address this general by his name?"

Xiao Wan stamped her feet in anger, "You...how can you talk like that!"

Yunxi quickly pulled Xiaowan back and said to Shangguan Yu with a smile, "Don't blame me, General Shangguan. Xiaowan is young and doesn't know much. Please bear with me."

Shangguan Yu nodded expressionlessly and continued on his journey with his entourage.

Looking at their receding backs, Xiao Wan said angrily, "Sister Yunxi, what happened to him? How come he doesn't know me at all? Did he lose his memory?"

Yunxi frowned thoughtfully. Shangguan Yu's expression was very strange today. Could he be controlled by someone? Yunxi was shocked when she thought of the strange followers around him. She decided to investigate secretly to see if there was any clue.

After returning to Changle Palace, Yunxi immediately summoned Zhong Feixue to the bedroom and gave her detailed instructions. Zhong Feixue took the orders and left.

Not long after, Zhong Feixue came back from outside and whispered in Yunxi's ear for a long time. Yunxi was shocked and hurriedly took Zhong Feixue to Xingqing Palace.

Yunxi and Zhong Feixue hurried to Xingqing Palace, but found that the palace was empty. Yunxi had an ominous premonition in her heart, and she anxiously looked around for the emperor.

Zhong Feixue comforted her: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Maybe the emperor just went to the Imperial Garden."

At this moment, a palace maid ran over in a panic, panting and reporting: "Your Majesty, it's bad! General Shangguan has led his army into the palace and is heading this way!" Yunxi's face turned pale. She didn't expect Shangguan Yu to be so impulsive. She immediately ordered Zhong Feixue to lead the guards to guard the palace gate and not let Shangguan Yu mess around. She turned around and rushed to the East Palace to protect the prince's safety.

At the same time, Shangguan Yu led the army and approached Xingqing Palace. His eyes were cold, like a wild beast that had lost its mind. What happened? Yunxi was extremely anxious...

Yunxi rushed to the East Palace and saw that the prince was safe and sound, with Xiaowan serving him, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

However, the sound of fighting coming from outside the palace made her heart hang in the balance again.

Yunxi looked out the window and saw Shangguan Yu's army fighting fiercely with the palace guards. She was anxious and decided to find Shangguan Yu in person to find out the truth.

Yunxi rushed to the battlefield regardless of everything, with only one thought in mind - to protect Shangguan Yu. She walked through the smoke-filled battlefield, came in front of Shangguan Yu, and asked loudly: "Shangguan Yu, why are you doing this?"

Shangguan Yu's eyes were cold and ruthless. He stared at Yunxi, with a flash of struggle and pain in his eyes, but it was soon replaced by indifference. He raised the sword in his hand, pointed the tip at Yunxi, and said in a cold voice: "Today, I will avenge my dead brothers!"

Yunxi was stunned. She couldn't understand why Shangguan Yu suddenly became so heartless. They had experienced the test of life and death together, Xiaowan and him..., is it not important anymore?

At this moment, a sharp arrow cut through the air and flew towards Shangguan Yu rapidly.

However, at the critical moment, Xiaowan behind Yunxi rushed forward without hesitation and blocked the fatal arrow with her body.

The arrow pierced Xiaowan's body, and her clothes were stained with blood. Shangguan Yu was stunned, and he hugged Xiaowan tightly, with a look of pain and despair on his face.

Xiaowan smiled weakly, her eyes full of affection and trust. She whispered, "Shangguan Yu... no matter what happens, I will believe you..." After that, she slowly closed her eyes and lost consciousness.