Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Last time we talked about how the emperor ignored Yunxi’s feelings and insisted on conferring the title of Ye Cairen on Ye Ling’er, the fake Sato Lan.

This decision was like a bolt from the blue, hitting Yunxi's heart hard and making her heartbroken.

Her tears kept rolling down like beads from a broken string, blurring her vision, and the pain in her heart was so severe that she could hardly breathe.

She really couldn't understand why the emperor was so fond of a woman of unknown origin. Has he forgotten everything she had ever done for him?

All those vows and sweet words have now become a thing of the past, ruthlessly abandoned by the emperor.

But at this moment, Ye Ling'er's heart was full of pride and expectation.

She secretly rejoiced that her plan had finally succeeded and she had won the emperor's favor as she wished.

She looked forward to enjoying wealth and glory after becoming Lady Ye, and even to ascend the throne and rule the country as the queen one day.

However, she did not realize how much harm her actions would bring to Yunxi, nor did she think about what fate would await her in the future.

She knew very well that once her true identity was revealed, she would be killed.

But now it is different. With the protection of the current emperor, she feels as if she has found a solid and unbreakable fortress that can withstand possible risks and crises in her residence.

The emperor's doting on Ye Ling'er is growing more and more every day. This doting is like a burning flame, becoming more and more intense.

Not only that, the emperor also rewarded Ye Ling'er with countless rare treasures, any one of which was extremely dazzling; in addition, there were also those beautiful and gorgeous clothes, which, when worn on the body, seemed to emit a charming fragrance that would make people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

What about Ye Ling'er? She was always so gentle and lovely in front of the emperor, well-behaved and sensible, just like a beautiful flower blooming in the spring. Her every move, every expression, and even every word she said attracted the emperor's attention all the time. The emperor was overwhelmed by her beauty, impressed by her charm, and his love for her increased day by day.

However, all this was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples and sparking an uproar in the entire palace.

In the court, Han Xuan and other loyal officials all made solemn and sincere suggestions, strongly opposing the canonization of Ye Ling'er as a talented person. They believed that Ye Ling'er's life experience was unknown and her background was complicated. If such a woman rashly entered the palace, it would be like throwing a stone into a calm lake, which would inevitably cause countless ripples and even set off a storm.

They tried their best to persuade the emperor, using both reason and emotion, hoping that he would think carefully and revoke his order in order to maintain the stability of the court and the peace of the country.

However, the emperor turned a blind eye to these loyal words and turned a deaf ear to them. He had long been intoxicated by the endless joy that Ye Ling'er brought him and could not extricate himself.

In his eyes, Ye Ling'er was like a blooming flower, exuding a charming fragrance, which made him fascinated.

He firmly believed that Ye Ling'er was his destined beauty. No one could replace her place in his heart, and no one could shake his determination to enthrone Ye Ling'er as a talented person.

For a time, rumors were spreading in the palace, and everyone was whispering and discussing in private.

Some people were puzzled by the emperor's decision, thinking that he was blinded by love; others were worried that Ye Ling'er's arrival would disrupt the original balance of the palace and bring hidden dangers to the country.

But more people choose to wait and see, waiting for further developments.

Some people praised Ye Ling'er's beauty and charm, while others expressed doubts about her identity.

Various speculations and rumors spread in the palace, making the originally peaceful court turbulent.

In this fierce and complicated dispute, Yunxi felt unprecedented pain and deep helplessness.

She could only watch helplessly as the emperor's favor for Ye Ling'er, who looked exactly like her, grew stronger day by day, her heart filled with bitterness and dissatisfaction...

However, Yunxi did not want to pay too much attention to the emperor's chaotic harem life. She still focused all her attention on serving the prince.

After all, the prince is the one she truly cares about!

No matter what happens, she will stand firmly by the prince's side, silently supporting and protecting him...

However, what caught people off guard was that the prince learned a shocking secret from someone unknown - he and Yunxi were related by blood!

It was a sunny day with a gentle breeze. The prince returned to his bedroom from the study, his steps seemed a little hurried.

As soon as he entered the palace, the prince walked straight towards Yunxi, his face full of confusion and puzzlement.

Standing in front of Yunxi, the prince frowned and asked anxiously, "Mrs. Yang, there have been rumors in the palace recently. Some people say that you are my biological mother. Is this true?"

His eyes were fixed on Yunxi, as if trying to find the answer from her expression.

Yunxi was slightly startled, obviously a little surprised that the young prince suddenly asked this question.

She took a deep breath and said slowly, "Your Highness, there are rumors all over the palace, don't believe them easily. I'm afraid there are some misunderstandings about whether I am your biological mother."

A hint of disappointment flashed across the prince's eyes, but he did not give up asking. He continued, "But why are there such rumors? Is it just groundless?" His voice revealed a desire for the truth.

Yunxi sighed softly. She understood the prince's curiosity and confusion about her life experience. She decided to answer in a gentle but firm way: "Your Highness, your biological mother is someone else. As for where this rumor came from, it is difficult to trace. I hope Your Highness will not be troubled by these unfounded remarks."

The prince nodded thoughtfully, but the doubts in his heart were not completely eliminated. He continued to ask: "Then, who is my biological mother? Why have I never heard of her?" His eyes were full of confusion about the unknown.

Yunxi was silent for a moment, then said softly: "Your Highness, your biological mother's identity is special and involves palace secrets. Now the time is not right, so I cannot tell you yet. But please believe that one day you will know everything. Before that, please focus on your studies and don't worry too much about this."

Although the prince still had many questions in his mind, he knew that Yunxi's words were true. He looked at Yunxi gratefully, then turned and left.

However, this mystery is deeply engraved in his mind and becomes the driving force for his future pursuit of the truth.