Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Last time we talked about Han Xuan leading a team of people to fight fiercely with the enemy. The exhausted Han Xuan's armor was punctured and he was injured in many places. Yunxi rushed to meet him.

In the chaos of the battle, Yunxi was injured by arrows shot from behind by the enemy in order to protect Han Xuan.

Yunxi lay in a pool of blood in agony, blood oozing from her wounds, staining the ground beneath her red. Her face was as pale as paper, and she was barely breathing. Han Xuan did his best to rescue her and bring her back to the barracks.

After being treated by military doctors, Yunxi was finally out of danger. Han Xuan stayed by her side, holding her hand tightly, his eyes full of worry and heartache.

A few days later, Yunxi slowly opened her eyes and saw Han Xuan's haggard face. She tried to sit up, but felt a sharp pain.

"Don't move, your injuries haven't healed yet." Han Xuan hurriedly supported her.

Yunxi shook her head gently, "I'm fine, I just got you into trouble."

Han Xuan lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "Don't say that. You're willing to sacrifice your life for me. How can I just abandon you?"

Yunxi was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes, and their eyes met, filled with deep affection.

At this time, there was a noise outside the door. Han Xuan frowned and got up to check. It turned out that some generals were arguing over strategic issues.

Han Xuan felt annoyed. He turned back to the tent, looked at Yunxi and said, "The war is not over yet. I must recover as soon as possible and lead the soldiers to defeat the enemy. After the war, we will live a secluded pastoral life in an uninhabited place."

Yunxi nodded, "I believe you can do it."

Han Xuan entrusted the injured Yunxi to Xiaowan's care.

He endured the pain in his body and began to formulate a strategy, preparing to go into battle again.

However, at this moment, an imperial edict came from the court, ordering Han Xuan to withdraw his troops.

Han Xuan knew very well that withdrawing troops at this time would be tantamount to handing over the city, but he could not disobey the imperial order.

He was caught in a dilemma: on one side was the interests of the country, and on the other was his promise to Yunxi.

Yunxi saw Han Xuan's troubles, she held his hand and said firmly: "No matter what decision you make, I will support you."

Han Xuan was deeply moved, and he decided to disobey the imperial edict and continue fighting the enemy.

Under the leadership of Han Xuan, the soldiers were in high spirits and eventually repelled the enemy and defended the city.

Yunxi gradually recovered from her injuries under Xiaowan's careful care.

After the war, Han Xuan brought the recovered Yunxi back to the capital to report to the emperor.

They knew that if they disobeyed the imperial edict, they might be blamed or even punished by the emperor, but the responsibility made them go forward without hesitation.

Han Xuan and Yunxi came to the palace and knelt down to pay their respects to the emperor.

When the emperor saw Yunxi again, he saw that Yunxi was wearing a plain long dress. He couldn't help but feel mixed emotions, and a trace of pity and reluctance flashed in his eyes.

"Yunxi, after not seeing you for several years, you have become much thinner." The emperor said slowly.

Yunxi said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Han Xuan and I came here today to report to Your Majesty why we disobeyed His Majesty's order that day."

The emperor was furious and rebuked Han Xuan for daring to disobey the imperial order. Han Xuan kowtowed and apologized, and reported the battle situation truthfully. After hearing this, the emperor's expression eased a little, but he was still dissatisfied with Han Xuan's behavior.

"Considering your outstanding military achievements this time, I will pardon your crime. But you must remember that you must never disobey my orders again in the future," said the emperor.

Han Xuan thanked him and felt relieved. Yunxi watched silently from the side. She knew that she was able to be safe this time thanks to Han Xuan's bravery and decisiveness.

After leaving the palace, Han Xuan and Yun Xi smiled at each other. They understood that the road ahead was still long, but as long as they were with each other, there would be no difficulties that could not be overcome.

In the magnificent general's mansion, Yunxi was wearing a gorgeous dress, with a graceful figure and a pretty face. The general's mansion had a magnificent architecture and the courtyard was full of flowers, which complemented Yunxi's beauty.

After becoming the general's wife, Yunxi exuded nobility and elegance in her every move.

Her every frown and smile is full of charm, making people fall in love with her.

In the mansion, people respected her very much, and she won everyone's love with her gentleness and kindness.

Yunxi and Hanxuan snuggled up to each other, walked in the garden, and spent a wonderful time together.

Their love is like the warm sunshine in spring, warm and lasting. In this general's mansion, Yunxi found her own happiness and home.

Han Xuan and Yunxi were sitting in the hall, with Xiaowan serving beside them.

She moved lightly, like a dancing fairy, and served fragrant tea to the two of them.

Xiaowan's movements are graceful, and she exudes a unique charm in her every move.

Han Xuan and Yunxi were having a very pleasant conversation. Xiaowan was listening quietly beside them, pouring tea and water for them from time to time.

Her eyes were focused and gentle, as if she was appreciating a beautiful painting.

When Han Xuan and Yun Xi need help, Xiao Wan always responds quickly and provides them with the most considerate service. Her presence makes the whole scene more warm and harmonious.

During this process, Xiaowan's face was always filled with a smile, which made people feel extremely warm.

She is like a shining star, silently emitting her own light.

Suddenly, there was a noise outside the door, breaking the silence.

Han Xuan frowned and sent Xiaowan out to check the situation. Xiaowan went out and soon brought back a message - several concubines in the palace came to visit.

Yunxi and Han Xuan looked at each other, both feeling confused.

Yunxi had been away from the palace for many years. After being demoted to a commoner, along with Concubine Li being banished to the cold palace, Zhang Chongrong was sentenced to death in the cold palace by the emperor. Basically, there were no familiar faces in the palace.

These concubines are all rising stars. I don’t have much contact with them on a normal day. I don’t know why they suddenly visited me this time.

Soon, several concubines from the palace walked into the hall. They had delicate makeup and gorgeous clothes, but their eyes revealed a subtle arrogance.

One of the concubines smiled and said, "I heard that the general's wife is extremely beautiful, so I came here today to see her beauty."

Yunxi responded with a smile: "Thank you all for the compliments." However, a sense of vigilance arose in her heart.

Next, several concubines started chatting around Yunxi, with some hints and temptations in their words.

Yunxi keenly felt that their purpose was not simple. Perhaps there was a conspiracy behind this sudden visit...

Yunxi remained calm on the surface as she talked with the concubines, but she was secretly thinking of a countermeasure in her heart.

She noticed that one of the concubines kept looking at Han Xuan, with a strange look in her eyes. Yunxi's heart tightened. Could it be that their target was Han Xuan?

At this time, the concubine suddenly suggested: "It's such a beautiful day, why don't we go to the garden together."

Yunxi laughed secretly in her heart. It seemed that they could not hold back any longer. She readily agreed, and the group came to the garden.

In the garden, the concubines deliberately approached Han Xuan to try to attract his attention. Yunxi saw this and was furious, but she suppressed her emotions and remained silent.

When the time was right, Yunxi pretended to be unwell and left early.

After returning to the room, she immediately called Xiaowan and ordered: "Pay close attention to the movements of those concubines. I always feel that they have bad intentions." Xiaowan took the order and left.

At the same time, Han Xuan also noticed the concubines' intentions.

He found an excuse to get rid of them and hurried back to his room. Yunxi told Han Xuan about his suspicions, and the two decided to be careful and see what tricks the other party was up to.

As night fell, the General's Mansion was shrouded in tranquility. Yunxi and Hanxuan sat in front of the window, gazing at the starry sky, with a myriad of thoughts in their minds.

"The behavior of these concubines is indeed a bit strange. We must deal with them carefully." Han Xuan said with a frown.

Yunxi nodded, "They may be instructed by someone to sow discord between us."

Just as the two were discussing, there was a slight noise outside the door.

Han Xuan immediately became alert and flew out. He saw a black shadow flash by and disappear into the night.

Han Xuan chased after him, but soon lost his trail. He returned to the room and said to Yunxi with a serious face: "It seems that our opponents have begun to take action."

Yunxi's eyes flashed with determination, "No matter what their intentions are, we must protect each other and this family."

In the following days, security was heightened inside and outside the general's mansion.

Yunxi and Han Xuan also remained vigilant at all times, waiting for their opponent's next move.

However, the other party seemed to become more cautious and did not show any more signs. Just when they relaxed their vigilance a little, an accident happened...

It was undoubtedly a terrible conspiracy that the prime minister of the time colluded with foreign enemies.

In the magnificent prime minister's residence, the prime minister had a secret meeting with foreign enemies. Their figures looked eerie and terrifying under the candlelight.

The prime minister had a gloomy look on his face as he whispered with the foreign enemy, a cunning gleam in his eyes.

They seemed to be planning a huge conspiracy to overthrow the dynasty and seek personal gain.

The foreign enemies were heavily armored and looked grim, and the threat they posed seemed to hang over the entire dynasty. However, the prime minister joined them, completely abandoning his duty and loyalty.

This scene is chilling, and people can't help but worry about the fate of the dynasty.

Such an act of betrayal will bring great disaster to the country, and the lives of the people will fall into dire straits.

However, in this dark corner, whether their conspiracy will be exposed and whether justice will be served remains unknown.

In the palace, Queen Wang's health underwent amazing changes after Yunxi left the palace.

Her sickly look disappeared, replaced by a radiant look. What was even more surprising was that she actually adopted Yunxi's child.

Queen Wang strolled in the courtyard of the imperial palace. Her steps were light, no longer as unsteady as they used to be.

The sunlight shone on her face, reflecting her healthy complexion, and her eyes revealed an unprecedented vitality.

When she held Yunxi's child, her eyes were full of love.

The five-year-old prince was sleeping quietly in her arms. Queen Wang gently stroked the prince's hair, as if she was guarding a precious gift.

Her smile revealed her love and care for the child, as if the child was a light in her life.

People in the palace were surprised and curious about Queen Wang's changes, but she just smiled and gave her warmth and love to Yunxi's child.

This child became a new hope in her life and brought a touch of warmth and joy to the court.

In the magnificent palace, the prime minister, dressed in gorgeous clothes, walked steadily towards the queen's bedroom.

His face was serious, but his eyes showed his concern for his daughter. After the prime minister entered the room, he bowed respectfully to the queen, and the queen smiled and motioned for the prime minister to stand up.

The two sat opposite each other and began to discuss state affairs. The prime minister provided valuable advice to the queen with his experience and wisdom, while the queen listened attentively and offered her own opinions from time to time.

During the exchange, the prime minister expressed his satisfaction with the queen's growth and wisdom, while the queen also expressed her gratitude for her father's care and support. A cordial and solemn atmosphere permeated the palace.

After coming out of the Queen's bedroom, the Prime Minister went straight to a secluded place in the Imperial Garden. Behind the rockery stood a eunuch, who was none other than Liu Gonggong, the new and popular eunuch around the Emperor. They whispered to each other for a while and then went their separate ways.

After the prime minister returned to his mansion, he could not wait to summon some of his trusted subordinates to discuss important court affairs together.

It was late at night, but the light was still on in the study of the Prime Minister's residence. The Prime Minister and his trusted subordinates sat around a round table, plotting a major plan.

The prime minister's face was solemn. He tightly grasped the folding fan in his hand, and his eyes revealed firmness and decisiveness.

He lowered his voice and said, "Han Xuan's military power poses a threat to our plans. We must try to seize it." His trusted subordinates nodded in agreement.

One of his confidants suggested: "We can spread rumors to discredit Han Xuan's reputation and make the emperor suspicious of him."

Another confidant went on to say, "Or arrange some people in the court to impeach him and create public pressure." The prime minister nodded slightly, thinking about these suggestions.

They continued to discuss specific steps and strategies, planning how to cleverly manipulate the situation and make Han Xuan lose his military power.

The atmosphere in the study was tense and serious, and everyone was fully aware of the importance and risks of this operation.

Finally, the prime minister stood up and said firmly: "We must act carefully and not reveal any flaws.

Once we succeed in seizing Han Xuan's military power, our position will be more secure." The trusted subordinates expressed their loyalty and determination to go all out for the prime minister's plan.

On this night, the prime minister and his trusted subordinates planned a life-and-death struggle for power.

In the early morning, the sunlight shone through the window of the general's mansion and onto Han Xuan's desk.

He put down the pen in his hand and looked at the invitation in front of him, which clearly said that it was the prime minister's birthday invitation. Han Xuan's eyes flashed with a trace of thought, he knew that this was not just an ordinary birthday party.

Han Xuan and the prime minister did not have much of a relationship except for meeting in the court and occasionally discussing state affairs.

The housekeeper of the Prime Minister's Mansion personally delivered the invitation letter to the General's Mansion and said to Han Xuan: "My master said that General Han must come when the time comes."

There was a hint of unapologeticness in his words, which made Han Xuan realize the special nature of this invitation.

He understood that this must be an unusual birthday banquet, perhaps a Hongmen Banquet.

On the birthday, Han Xuan dressed in formal attire and came to the Prime Minister's residence with gifts.

The front of the Prime Minister's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and guests came in an endless stream. Han Xuan's arrival attracted everyone's attention. He was tall and straight, with extraordinary temperament, and he was particularly eye-catching in the crowd.

At the prime minister's birthday banquet, Han Xuan, who had always been guarding the border, was not familiar with the ministers in the court. After a brief greeting, he found a seat and sat down.

When the birthday banquet was halfway through, there was a commotion at the door, and the gatekeeper came in and reported: "The emperor and the empress have arrived."

The emperor and the empress were dressed in gorgeous clothes, looking majestic and solemn. They came to the prime minister's residence surrounded by a group of guards and palace maids.

When the emperor and the empress entered the palace, the prime minister and the people knelt down to greet them, shouting "Long live the emperor". The emperor smiled and raised his hand, signaling everyone to stand up.

The palace was decorated with gold and jade, showing the power and status of the prime minister. The prime minister was not only an important official in the court, but also the father of the queen. The emperor and the queen walked into the main hall under the guidance of the prime minister.

The hall was decorated with exquisite antiques, calligraphy and paintings. The emperor viewed them with great interest and exchanged a few words with the prime minister from time to time.

At the birthday banquet, the prime minister asked the emperor and the queen to sit up, and he sat next to Han Xuan.

During the banquet, there was a bustling crowd and loud laughter. Everyone tasted the rich food, toasted each other, and sent blessings one after another.

The crisp sound of wine glasses clinking, accompanied by cheerful laughter, filled the entire banquet with a strong festive atmosphere, like a warm painting.

Afterwards, the prime minister invited the emperor, the queen and everyone else to go to the garden to enjoy the scenery. In the garden, hundreds of flowers competed for beauty and fragrance.

The emperor and the queen strolled through the garden, enjoying the quiet time, while the prime minister carefully accompanied them, introducing various exotic flowers and plants.

The queen occasionally stopped to admire the beautiful flowers, and the emperor exclaimed in admiration from time to time.

Suddenly, with a "whoosh" sound, an arrow shot from the high wall, and flew straight towards the emperor. In a flash, the emperor's personal guard Shangguan Yu waved the sword in his hand to block it, and the arrow flew to the side, and then fell to the ground with a "pop".

The guards surrounded the emperor and protected him. "There is an assassin, catch the assassin." The prime minister shouted, and a dark shadow passed by the glazed tile roof and fled...

To know what happens next, please read the next chapter. Thank you for listening and reading!