Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

Han Xuan and Yunxi rode on the horse together, letting the old horse take them back to the capital.

After entering the city gate, they found that the atmosphere was not right. People in the streets and alleys were talking about something. Yunxi couldn't help but dismount to listen carefully to what they were talking about.

It would have been better if I hadn't heard it. Once I heard it, I was almost pissed to death. It was rumored everywhere in the capital that Han Xuan was shot dead by the enemy on his way to support the border war. Now the emperor was worried about who to send as the commander and fell ill...

Upon hearing the news, Yunxi was extremely anxious and wanted to rush back to the palace immediately...

However, Han Xuan in front of him was still seriously injured and had not yet recovered, so Yunxi immediately became hesitant again.

Han Xuan seemed to see through his thoughts, "Yunxi, I know you are worried about the emperor and the prince in the palace. You should go back to the palace. I will take good care of myself."

"But we are in the light and the enemy is in the dark. If they knew that you are not dead and have returned to the capital, who knows what kind of trouble they will cause..." Yunxi said worriedly as she thought of the ruthless tricks of Princess Rui and Ye Ling'er.

She thought for a moment and continued, "I've come up with an idea."

"What method?" Han Xuan asked impatiently.

"Just don't go back to the general's mansion first, and don't tell anyone that you are still alive. We will use the enemy's trick to make them think you are dead..." Yunxi said.

After a pause, Yunxi continued, "But right now you are seriously injured and need to find a safe place to recuperate. How about you go to my mother's house, the Yang Mansion, to recuperate first? My parents will definitely take good care of you..."

Han Xuan nodded after hearing Yunxi's words and replied, "It's good to go to Yang Mansion to recuperate, but you forgot that Ye Ling'er's adoptive parents have always lived in Yang Mansion!"

After hearing what Han Xuan said, Yunxi remembered that, indeed, Ye Linger's adoptive parents were in the Yang Mansion, so it seemed that she could not go to the Yang Mansion at all.

Suddenly, Yunxi thought of her own Imperial Madam's Mansion, which was quiet and located in the suburbs of the capital. It was very suitable for Han Xuan to recuperate.

"Why don't you go to my mansion?" Yunxi asked Han Xuan for his opinion.

"Okay!" I didn't expect Han Xuan to agree so readily...

So Yunxi brought Han Xuan to the residence of the Imperial Madam. The servants in the residence stared in astonishment when they saw their master bringing back a strange man, but they did not dare to ask any more questions for fear of angering their master.

Yunxi carefully helped Han Xuan into the mansion, and then personally arranged for him to live in a spacious and bright wing. He repeatedly instructed the servants in the mansion to take good care of this guest, not only to ensure that his daily needs were met, but also to invite a skilled doctor to treat his injuries as soon as possible.

After arranging everything, Yunxi did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately set out for the palace.

Not long after, Yunxi arrived at the palace. She walked quickly along the long palace corridor, her heart full of longing and concern for the East Palace. Finally, she returned to the place she missed day and night - the East Palace.

At this time, the prince had just returned from get out of class. When he saw Yunxi, he immediately showed an uncontrollable excitement on his face and asked anxiously: "Mrs. Yang, where have you been these days? I asked Aunt Wan, but she couldn't explain it." Xiao Wan, who was standing by and serving, also quickly agreed: "Yes, Sister Yunxi, we are all very worried about you."

Hearing their caring words, Yunxi's heart was filled with emotion. In this time and space she traveled through, it was because of their care and concern that she did not feel lonely and helpless.

Looking at the two sincere and happy faces in front of her, Yunxi's eyes flashed with tears, and she said with a slightly choked voice: "I'm sorry to make you worry, I just encountered some things that needed to be dealt with, and now everything is fine." After that, she gently patted the prince's shoulder, motioning him to rest assured.

By the way, has Concubine Ye Shu come to the Eastern Palace during the days I was away? She asked Xiaowan.

"She came here once. You told the prince before to be careful and wary of her. Seeing that the prince was distant with her, she hasn't come here again in the past two days." Xiaowan replied.

"It's just that, Sister Yunxi, I heard that the emperor has been ill recently..."

"Well, I already knew this, and I was planning to ask for an audience with the emperor." Yunxi instructed Xiaowan to serve the prince well, and then she hurried to Xingqing Palace...

Yunxi met a team of patrolling guards on the road, led by Shangguan Yu.

"Fu Mu Yang, are you so anxious to meet the emperor?" Shangguan Yu asked.

"Yes, General Shangguan, thank you for guarding the Eastern Palace during this time." The last time he rescued Yunxi from the pond, Yunxi knew that Shangguan Yu was loyal to the emperor, so before leaving the palace, he asked him to guard the Eastern Palace.

"Mrs. Yang, please don't be so formal with me. This is just what I should do." Shangguan Yu responded with a humble and respectful face. He knew Yang Yunxi's background and status very well, and he had experienced life and death tests with Yunxi in the enemy country. He deeply admired Yunxi's bravery and fearlessness, and naturally he was full of respect for her.

After they briefly exchanged greetings, they turned around and left. Yunxi walked straight towards Xingqing Palace without any hesitation.

When she finally arrived at the gate of Xingqing Palace, a strange eunuch she had never seen before was standing guard there. Yunxi walked up to him, saluted him politely, and said, "Excuse me, eunuch. Please help tell the emperor inside that Yang Fumu from the East Palace wants to see you for something."

The eunuch raised his head slightly and glanced at Yunxi with a somewhat arrogant look, revealing a hint of surprise. Then, he said slowly: "Oh, it turns out to be someone from the East Palace. However, Concubine Ye Shu is in there right now."

When Yunxi heard this, her heart skipped a beat. She had a feeling that something might be wrong, but she tried to remain calm. After all, in this palace, any disturbance could lead to unexpected consequences.

However, despite her worries, Yunxi knew she had no choice at this moment. She took a deep breath and continued to speak to the eunuch in a gentle tone: "Eunuch, I have known Concubine Ye Shu for a long time and often meet her in the East Palace. Please help me pass the message, I believe she won't mind."

As the saying goes, when you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Yunxi understood this truth, so even if she was a little unhappy, she could only speak kindly, hoping to meet the person she wanted to meet smoothly.

The eunuch heard her say this, hesitated for a moment and then said, "Please wait a moment."

After saying this, he walked into the bedroom. Not long after, he came out, but this time his attitude had changed drastically.

He had a smile on his face and said to Yunxi in a flattering tone, "Mrs. Yang, please come in!" Yunxi laughed secretly in her heart, but on the surface she followed the eunuch into the bedroom without making a sound.

As soon as she entered the bedroom, Yunxi's eyes were attracted by the emperor who was half-leaning on the couch. The emperor's brows were furrowed, as if something was bothering him, and his face was full of sorrow.

However, when he noticed Yunxi's arrival, he raised his head slightly, and a barely perceptible hint of joy suddenly flashed in his originally dull eyes.

Yunxi's sight slowly moved, and finally landed on Ye Ling'er who was sitting beside the emperor. Ye Ling'er was currently sitting there, serving the emperor.

Upon seeing this, Yunxi hurriedly knelt down and saluted, saying respectfully: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to Concubine Ye Shufei!" Her voice was clear and pleasant, as if it could dispel the depressing atmosphere in the room.