Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Ye Ling'er returned to the palace with a lot on her mind. She was dumbfounded by the unbelievable news - she and Yunxi were actually twin sisters who had been separated for many years. She was at a loss as to what to do!

This sudden truth was like a bolt from the blue, hitting Ye Ling'er's heart hard. She widened her eyes, her face full of astonishment, as if the whole world was collapsing at this moment. The originally calm lake in her heart was stirred up by thousands of waves, which could not be calmed for a long time.

She sat blankly beside the bed in her bedroom, the words she heard kept echoing in her mind, confirming this astonishing fact over and over again. For a moment, all kinds of complicated emotions surged in her heart: there was a helpless sigh at the fickleness of fate; there was a longing for reuniting with her family; there was also confusion about the various experiences in the past...

Ye Ling'er's body trembled slightly, her eyes gradually became moist, and tears fell uncontrollably. She didn't know how to face such a situation, she just felt confused and at a loss. At the same time, a strong voice called out to her in her heart, telling her to bravely pursue the long-lost family affection.

Just as she was in a daze, she suddenly heard the eunuch outside the door shouting: "The Emperor has arrived!" The voice was high and sharp, as if it could penetrate the entire palace. Then, the Emperor walked into the room with steady steps.

"My beloved concubine, what are you thinking about? Why are you so absorbed in it?" The emperor walked to Ye Ling'er's side and looked at her tenderly, his eyes full of concern. He noticed that Ye Ling'er's face showed a hint of worry, as if she was hiding something in her heart.

Ye Ling'er was startled by the emperor's sudden arrival. After she came to her senses, she hurriedly saluted, "Your Highness!" She bowed her head and saluted with an elegant and graceful movement.

"No need to be polite." The emperor said softly, and waved his hand to signal Ye Ling'er to sit down. After Ye Ling'er sat down, the emperor continued: "My beloved concubine, why do you look a little absent-minded today? If there is anything troubling you, you may as well tell me."

Ye Ling'er looked at the emperor gratefully, then sighed softly, and mustered up the courage to ask, "Your Majesty, besides appearance, in what other ways do you think Yunxi and I are similar?" There was a hint of curiosity and confusion in her tone.

The emperor smiled and answered without hesitation: "You are both smart and considerate!" He paused and continued: "This is not only similar in appearance, but also in character and how you deal with people. I always feel very comfortable and at ease when communicating with you."

Hearing the emperor's evaluation of herself, Ye Ling'er felt a surge of joy in her heart, but at the same time she also became more curious about Yunxi.

She pondered in her heart: "What similarities are there between me and this long-lost sister that the emperor could praise her so highly!" Thinking of this, she couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

At the same time, a deep fear surged from the bottom of her heart. She thought anxiously: "If Yunxi really takes away all the favor the emperor has given me one day, how should I deal with it? I am afraid that by then, I will lose all the wealth, status and power I have now... No, I must not let this happen! No matter what the price, I must keep the emperor's unique favor for me!"

Thinking of this, Ye Ling'er sighed inwardly and slowly pulled her thoughts back to reality. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down, but a subtle expectation still flickered in the depths of her eyes.

Instantly, a charming smile bloomed on her beautiful face, as beautiful as a blooming spring flower. She gently moved her graceful figure and slowly approached the emperor. She was full of endless charm and temptation, as if she wanted to completely conquer the emperor's heart.

She leaned softly on his broad chest, feeling his warm breath. She raised her head slightly, cast shy eyes towards the emperor, opened her red lips, and whispered softly: "Your Majesty, I really want to have a child that belongs to both of us..."

This sentence was like a gentle sword that pierced the emperor's heart. His expressionless face suddenly showed an elusive smile, which seemed to be satisfied and meaningful. There seemed to be many unspeakable emotions hidden in that smile, which made people curious.

The flickering candlelight made the two figures look slender.

The emperor and Ye Ling'er sat beside the gorgeous embroidered bed, the candlelight flickering, illuminating their faces. The emperor's dragon robe and Ye Ling'er's brocade clothes complemented each other.

Under the candlelight, Ye Ling'er's face was as pink as peach blossoms, and her eyes were moving, as if she had a thousand words to say. She gently raised her hand and stroked her hair, her movements were charming, revealing a charming style. The emperor looked at her intently, his eyes full of tenderness and love.

The two sat opposite each other and talked in low voices. The emperor's voice was deep and magnetic, while Ye Ling'er's voice was as clear and pleasant as a yellow oriole singing in a valley. Their conversation was interspersed with laughter from time to time, and the atmosphere was harmonious and warm.

In this quiet atmosphere, time seems to stand still, with only the candlelight flickering...

"Yunxi... don't go... don't leave me..." The emperor frowned in his sleep, muttering to himself, and his hands unconsciously hugged the person beside him tightly.

Ye Ling'er, who was sleeping soundly, was suddenly awakened by the whispering. She opened her eyes dazedly and saw the emperor's face close at hand. His eyes were closed, his face was pale, and beads of sweat were oozing out of his forehead, as if he was experiencing a terrible nightmare.

Ye Ling'er was startled and tried to gently push the emperor away, but he held her even tighter, as if he was afraid that if he let go, the person in his dream would really leave.

"Your Majesty... please wake up..." Ye Ling'er called softly, but the emperor still did not respond, just kept repeating the same sentence.

Ye Ling'er had no choice but to use all her strength to break free from the emperor's embrace. She sat up and looked at the man in front of her, with a complex emotion in her heart.

The emperor had always doted on her, and she had long buried this doting deep in her heart. However, at this moment, seeing the emperor in such pain, Ye Ling'er's heart was full of contradictions and struggles.

She knew that she was just a substitute for Yunxi. In the emperor's heart, Yunxi, her twin sister, was still irreplaceable. Their meeting and knowing each other might just be an accidental arrangement of fate.

Thinking of this, Ye Ling'er couldn't help but feel sad. She quietly put on her clothes and quietly left the palace, leaving the emperor alone immersed in that endless dream. At this time, the sky was already turning pale, and a new day had begun...