Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Ye Ling'er, who knew Yunxi's past very well, had been secretly thinking about how to replace Yunxi in the emperor's heart. She knew it was not easy to achieve this goal, but she was ambitious and did not give up, but always looked for opportunities.

Finally, on a sunny day, Ye Ling'er dressed up carefully and stepped into the East Palace where Yunxi lived.

Yunxi was surprised by her appearance, and a trace of doubt surged in her heart: Why did Ye Ling'er (the long-lost sister) who didn't have much contact with her on weekdays suddenly visit? And this sudden visit made Yunxi feel an indescribable uneasiness.

"Empress Ye has been deeply favored by the emperor recently. How come she has time to come here?" Yunxi looked at Ye Ling'er, who was smiling in front of him, and tried to find some clues from her words and actions.

However, Ye Ling'er behaved unusually calmly, as if she was just visiting an old friend.

After the two exchanged pleasantries for a while, Ye Ling'er began to praise the layout and environment of the East Palace, and asked Yunxi about her recent life from time to time. Faced with this enthusiasm, Yunxi was skeptical, but still responded politely.

During the conversation, Ye Ling'er mentioned some things about the court struggles intentionally or unintentionally, and hinted that Yunxi should be careful about the people around him.

Yunxi felt more and more puzzled after hearing this. She didn't understand what Ye Ling'er wanted to express.

At this moment, after Ye Ling'er and the other palace maids had retreated, she suddenly changed the subject and said, "Actually, I came here this time because I have something important to tell my sister..." Having said this, she deliberately paused and observed Yunxi's reaction.

"Sister, I already know that you are my long-lost sister. I should take care of you. I feel deeply guilty for offending you many times before." Ye Ling'er showed a regretful expression and looked at Yunxi with a twinkling gaze. "Nowadays, there are constant disputes in the harem, and various forces are fighting openly and secretly. Sister used to be favored by the emperor, but now she can only stand in the palace as a little prince's tutor. I am worried that someone will harm you, so I came here to remind you to be more careful."

Yunxi frowned slightly, wondering why Ye Ling'er would suddenly say such a thing. She stared at Ye Ling'er, trying to see some clues from her eyes.

"But don't worry, sister. As long as I'm here, I won't let anyone hurt you." Ye Ling'er vowed.

Yunxi was even more confused after hearing this. She didn't know whether Ye Ling'er really cared about her or had other intentions. But no matter what, she decided to test Ye Ling'er first.

"Thank you for your concern, sister. But in this harem, no one can predict what will happen in the future. If there is real danger, I'm afraid I won't be able to protect myself..." Yunxi responded calmly.

Ye Ling'er was speechless and the atmosphere was a little awkward for a moment. Ye Ling'er smiled and broke the deadlock, "Sister is right, but we can support each other." After that, she held Yunxi's hand.

Yunxi felt the warmth in Ye Ling'er's hand, her heart still full of doubts, but she still smiled, "Thank you very much, sister."

Ye Ling'er nodded slightly, and then said, "Oh, by the way! Sister, do you know what has been rumored in the palace recently?"

Yunxi shook her head slightly and responded softly, "I usually don't care much about those gossips."

"However, sister should really pay more attention to certain rumors. I heard that someone is secretly planning a shocking conspiracy, and their purpose is to harm His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" Ye Ling'er deliberately lowered her voice, sounding quite mysterious.

Hearing this, Yunxi's heart suddenly tightened, his face showed worry, and he asked anxiously: "What should I do?"

Ye Linger looked around and confirmed that no one else was present. Then she lowered her voice and said mysteriously, "Sister, don't panic. I have a good plan. Not only can it protect you and the prince, but it can also expose the black hand behind the scenes."

Yunxi stared at Ye Ling'er closely, with endless anticipation flashing in her eyes, and waited quietly for her to continue speaking.

However, Ye Ling'er suddenly changed the subject and asked softly, "Where is the Crown Prince? Why can't I see him?"

Yunxi was slightly stunned, then came to his senses and quickly replied: "The prince is currently studying hard in Chongwen Hall."

"Oh, that's how it is..." Ye Ling'er muttered to herself, as if she was thinking about something. Then, she showed a sly smile on her face and said to Yunxi expectantly: "Sister, you don't mind if I go to visit the prince? After all, he is also my nephew!"

Yunxi was filled with suspicion, as she really couldn't figure out what Ye Ling'er's true thoughts and intentions were. However, with her unique keen intuition, she deeply felt that this long-lost sister in front of her was no ordinary person.

So Yunxi thought for a moment and said to Ye Ling'er, "The prince is studying hard right now. How about you wait for a moment and come to see you after he finishes his studies in Chongwenguan today?" Yunxi expressed his suggestion in a gentle and tactful tone.

"In that case, then fine! I will come to visit you two again some other day." Seeing Yunxi's words, Ye Ling'er no longer insisted.

Only after Ye Ling'er turned and left did Yunxi breathe a sigh of relief.

She murmured to herself, but her eyes remained on Xiao Wan, as if seeking answers from her: "What exactly is Ye Ling'er planning? Could it be that she really cares about me, her sister, because she knows my true identity?"

Xiaowan nodded worriedly, indicating that she agreed with Yunxi's doubts, and reminded: "Sister Yunxi is right. No matter what purpose she holds in approaching us, we must act with caution. After all, as the saying goes, 'Don't have the intention to harm others, but always be on guard against others.'" As soon as the words fell, Xiaowan's mind emerged the last time Yunxi was almost killed by Ye Ling'er's personal maid Xiaocui and almost died in the pond. She couldn't help but shudder all over, and a chill surged up her spine.

Yunxi naturally had not forgotten that thrilling experience, and now when she recalled the scene at that time, she still felt terrified. She felt a chill on her back, as if a pair of eyes were staring at her, which made her hair stand on end.

Yunxi's heart suddenly moved, and a thought emerged in her mind: "Yes! It seems that the emperor has not come to the East Palace to visit His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for a long time..." She couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Looking back on the past, the emperor would often visit the East Palace to care about the prince's studies and life. However, since when, such visits have gradually become rare. Yunxi secretly wondered why. Was it because the busy affairs in the palace made the emperor too busy to care? Or was there some other reason?

The more she thought about it, the more worried she became. After all, the prince was the heir to the throne, and the emperor's attention and attention to him were directly related to his future fate. If he did not receive the emperor's care and guidance for a long time, it would be unknown whether the prince could thrive and take on important responsibilities.

Yunxi decided to find a suitable opportunity to meet the emperor.

Thinking of this, Yunxi sighed softly and hoped that everything would go well! At the same time, she also silently prayed that the prince would grow up safely, healthily and happily, and become an excellent monarch in the future to shoulder the responsibility of the welfare of the people of the world.