Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Last time we talked about how after Han Xuan left Yang's house, he strolled alone on the wide streets of the capital. After drinking a little wine, he had a lot of thoughts in his mind.

He couldn't help but recall the good times he had spent walking here with Yunxi.

At that time, they held hands, their laughter filled the whole street, they shared the little fun things in life with each other, and enjoyed the pure and deep feelings.

However, Han Xuan is now alone, wandering lonely on this familiar street.

When he divorced Yunxi, he felt extremely painful and lost. He tried to fill the emptiness in his heart with memories, but every memory was like a sharp sword, piercing his soul.

Han Xuan walked silently, his eyes wandering around everything. The bustling street scene was still the same as before, with heavy traffic and people coming and going, it was very lively and dazzling; vendors shouted loudly to attract customers, and there were bursts of fragrance coming from the snack stalls... But he could never find the feeling he had before.

Passersby hurried past, and each of their faces was filled with stories.

Some are in a hurry, as if they are rushing to some important place; some are smiling, perhaps they have just experienced something happy; and some have frowned, as if they have endless worries in their hearts.

They all have their own destinations and pursuits, be it for fame, profit, dreams, or life.

But he seemed to be lost in this noisy world, lonely and helpless, unable to find the direction to move forward.

He was like a headless fly, flying around in all directions, but he could never find his own piece of sky. At this moment, Han Xuan deeply realized that the past could never come back.

Suddenly, a melodious and graceful sound of the guqin came into Han Xuan's ears. The sound was like the sound of nature, sometimes melodious and high, sometimes low and gentle, like weeping and complaining, as if telling a touching and tear-jerking story.

Han Xuan couldn't help but be attracted by the beautiful sound of the piano. He walked slowly in the direction of the sound and finally came to the door of a teahouse full of ancient style and charm.

He stood at the entrance of the teahouse and looked in the direction of the sound. He saw a woman in white clothes sitting in front of a guqin in a teahouse not far away, gently stroking the strings.

Her posture was graceful and elegant, like a fairy descending to earth; the sound of her piano was melodious and pleasant, intoxicating and attracting many passers-by to stop and listen.

Han Xuan involuntarily walked into the teahouse and found a quiet corner to sit down. He quietly immersed himself in the wonderful sound of the piano, his thoughts gradually drifting away, as if he had returned to the past.

At the end of the song, thunderous applause rang out, and Han Xuan finally came back to his senses from his trance. He raised his head and looked at the woman on the stage, and was slightly startled. The woman in front of him actually had some similarities with Yunxi, especially her eyes, which were clear and moving, as if they could see through people's inner world.

The woman seemed to notice Han Xuan's gaze, and nodded slightly at him with a smile. Han Xuan suddenly felt a little embarrassed, and quickly turned his head away, picked up the teacup on the table, and took a sip.

"This gentleman with extraordinary temperament, what troubles are hidden in his heart?" The woman's voice was like the sound of nature. Han Xuan's heart was moved, and he turned to look at the woman. She had a face like a peach blossom, eyebrows like distant black, and her eyes seemed to be full of infinite charm. She said softly: "It's just a little touching."

The woman smiled slightly, and that smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, making people feel warm and comfortable. She said softly: "If you don't mind, you might as well tell me about it. Maybe I can help you solve your problems." Han Xuan hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to confide his past with Yunxi to the woman.

The woman listened quietly. After Han Xuan finished speaking, she was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "The past cannot be changed, but the future can still be pursued. Since the past cannot be changed, why should we be too obsessed with it? Sometimes, learning to let go is actually a kind of fulfillment for each other."

Han Xuan looked at the woman thoughtfully, as if thinking about the deep meaning of her words. After a moment, he smiled gratefully and said, "Thank you for your guidance, young lady." After that, he stood up, turned around and left. His steps seemed much more relaxed, and he seemed to have a little more relief in his heart.

As night fell and the stars twinkled, Han Xuan slowly said goodbye to the mysterious woman in white.

The moonlight fell on them, as if covering the entire scene with a layer of silver gauze.

There was a hint of sadness in Han Xuan's eyes, but at the same time there was also a barely perceptible smile.

At the same time, in the solemn palace, Yunxi quietly served the prince to sleep.

She gently covered him with a quilt, then walked silently to the window and gazed at the bright moon hanging high in the night sky.

The moonlight sprinkled on her beautiful face like flowing water, reflecting the thoughts and memories deep in her heart.

She couldn't help but recall the time she spent with Han Xuan in the past. Those beautiful and unforgettable moments kept flashing before her eyes like movie scenes.

An endless tenderness surged in Yunxi's heart. She missed the days when she and Han Xuan strolled in the garden together, and the romantic moments when they appreciated the spring flowers and autumn moon together.

Every detail and every word were deeply engraved in her heart, becoming an indelible memory in her life.

However, the helplessness of reality has made them drift apart, and now they can only express their longing for each other through the distant bright moon.

In this quiet night, Yunxi prayed silently, hoping that Han Xuan would be safe and happy.

She knew that their destinies were intertwined, and no matter where the future would lead, she would keep this deep affection deep in her heart and always remember this unforgettable relationship.

Yunxi originally thought that as the prince's tutor, she could avoid being involved in the court struggles by staying in the Eastern Palace.

However, things in the world are often difficult to achieve as one wishes. Even if the tree wants to be still, the wind will not stop...

However, the newly promoted Concubine Ye has regarded Yunxi as a thorn in her side since entering the palace.

In fact, there is a reason for this. When Prince Rui forced her to come to his palace from her adoptive parents and sent someone to train her, he told Ye Cairen everything about Yunxi.

Because of this, she knew Yunxi's situation very well and understood why the emperor doted on her so much - it was simply because her appearance was quite similar to Yunxi.

So, Ye Cairen began to frequently make trouble in front of the emperor.

She often gave advice to the emperor, falsely accusing Yunxi of all kinds of wrongdoings.

She claimed that Yunxi was disrespectful to her and even ignored her completely.

Ye Cairen carefully planned one conspiracy after another. She skillfully weaved lies and rumors in an attempt to make the emperor feel resentful and dissatisfied with Yunxi.

Every time she met the emperor, Ye Cairen pretended to be pitiful, weak and helpless, with tears flowing like a spring, and she cried to the emperor how Yunxi bullied her.

Her gentle and sad tone made the emperor deeply feel the great injustice she had suffered.

Not only that, Ye Cairen went even further and fabricated a series of fictitious stories to further deepen the emperor's prejudice against Yunxi.

She knew the emperor's thoughts and weaknesses very well, so she deliberately provoked conflicts between the emperor and Yunxi, attempting to destroy the cornerstone of trust between them.

She slyly hinted that Yunxi might have ill intentions and might even be secretly colluding with other palace forces for personal gain.

These unfounded accusations gradually planted a seed of doubt in the emperor's heart, causing him to begin to pay close attention to Yunxi's every move and become wary of his behavior.

However, Yunxi was completely unaware of these things.

She still serves the prince wholeheartedly every day, like an extremely loyal star, silently guarding her own mission.

Whether it is the earnest instructions to the prince in the early morning or the intimate companionship in the dead of night, she will do her best to do every detail well.

Her eyes were always filled with endless tenderness and deep concern, as if the prince was everything in her life and nothing was more important than him.

As night falls and the lights come on, the entire Xiuzhen Palace is illuminated by moonlight and lights, like a beautiful painting.

At this moment, a sharp voice broke the silence - "The Emperor has arrived!" Then, the emperor, wearing a dragon robe, slowly walked into the palace.

Upon hearing this, Concubine Ye and her personal maidservant hurriedly knelt down to greet him, shouting in unison: "Your Majesty, we respectfully welcome you!" Their clear and pleasant voices echoed throughout the palace.

However, what is striking is that Ye Cairen was dressed up carefully today, with exquisite makeup, and seemed to have been prepared for it.

The emperor raised his lips slightly when he saw this, and said softly: "I am feeling depressed now, so I came here to visit my beloved concubine, hoping to spend this wonderful time with her."

His gaze fell on Ye Cairen, his eyes full of tenderness and doting.

After hearing this, Ye Cairen was secretly delighted, but a shy look appeared on her face. She lowered her head and replied softly, "I am deeply honored and would like to accompany Your Majesty and help him solve his problems."

The emperor smiled and nodded, motioning for them to stand up.

Then he took Ye Cairen's hand and walked into the hall together.

Ye Cairen's eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation. She knew that tonight might be a special night...