Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 153: Flowers bloom on a full moon night

Wu Tao's heart was hanging in the air, and the look in Hu Bugui's eyes when he left lingered in her mind. She vaguely felt that the golden token and the mysterious visitor both foreshadowed the coming of a huge storm. She paced anxiously in the yard, but she had no choice but to pray silently in her heart that Hu Bugui would return safely.

Hu Bugui followed the mysterious visitor and finally stopped in front of a hidden valley. The visitor pointed to the depths of the valley and said, "Your Highness, the leader of the mysterious organization is hiding here. He is plotting a plan that could overthrow the Tang Dynasty. We must stop him!"

Hu Bugui took a deep breath, his eyes firm: "Lead the way!"

The valley was filled with traps and murderous intent. Hu Bugui had already arranged an elite special operations team. They were agile and coordinated, and quietly broke through the lines of defense.

Finally, they arrived at an underground palace at the deepest part of the valley. At the entrance of the palace, two rows of men in black were waiting with sharp blades in hand.

"Kill!" Hu Bugui gave the order and led the action team to rush into the enemy camp like a tiger descending from the mountain. Swords flashed, blood and flesh flew everywhere, and the two sides engaged in a desperate fight.

Although the action team was well-trained, the enemy had a large number of people and all of them were highly skilled in martial arts, so the battle was extremely fierce. Hu Bugui held a long sword in his hand, as if he was in an empty space, and each of his moves was extremely sharp, knocking down several enemies in a flash.

However, the leader of the mysterious organization never showed up. Hu Bugui felt uneasy, as he felt that the other party seemed to be waiting for something.

At this moment, a sinister laugh came from deep in the palace: "Hu Bugui, you are here as expected! But do you think you can stop me with just a few of you? You are too naive!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure wearing a black robe and with his face hidden in the shadows slowly walked out. With every step he took, the air around him seemed to solidify a little.

Hu Bugui's heart trembled. He knew that this man was the leader of the mysterious organization and the mastermind behind this conspiracy!

"Who are you? Why do you want to betray the Tang Dynasty?" Hu Bugui asked sternly.

The man in black robe sneered: "Betrayal? Hahaha! I have never been loyal to anyone. I am only loyal to myself! As for my purpose, you will know it soon, hahaha..."

Before he finished speaking, the man in black suddenly attacked, with a fierce palm wind heading straight for Hu Bugui's face. Hu Bugui was prepared, dodged sideways, and swung his sword to counterattack.

The two fought back and forth. The black-robed man's martial arts skills were unfathomable, and his moves were strange and unpredictable. Hu Bugui could not gain the upper hand for a while.

The battle lasted for a long time, and both sides were exhausted. At this moment, the man in black suddenly seized a flaw in Hu Bugui and hit him in the chest with a palm...

Hu Bugui felt a sharp pain in his chest, a sweet taste in his throat, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. He staggered back, his vision went dark, and he almost fainted.

At this critical moment, a white shadow flashed by, and the mysterious visitor appeared in front of Hu Bugui like a ghost, and easily took the fatal blow from the man in black robe.

"Who are you?!" The man in black robe was shocked and angry. He had never thought that there was someone in this world who could resolve his attack so easily.

The mysterious visitor ignored the questioning of the man in black robe. He just glanced at Hu Bugui calmly and said, "Your Highness, leave the rest to me."

As soon as he finished speaking, he was seen flashing and turning into a shadow, instantly covering the man in black robe. The man in black robe only felt a flash before his eyes, and before he could react, he felt a sharp pain all over his body, as if he was pierced by countless steel needles at the same time.

"Ah!" The man in black robe let out a scream, collapsed to the ground, no longer able to resist.

Hu Bugui was shocked when he saw this. He had never seen such strange martial arts, and he had no idea who the mysterious visitor was.

"You... who are you?" Hu Bugui asked, suppressing the pain.

The mysterious visitor turned around, and under the moonlight, his face gradually became clear. It was a handsome and unfamiliar face, but with a hint of indescribable familiarity.

"It doesn't matter where I come from. What matters is that I have dealt with your enemies." The mysterious visitor said calmly, "Now, you can rest assured."

Wu Tao also rushed to the underground palace at this time. Seeing this scene, her worries were finally put to rest. She walked to Hu Bugui and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." Hu Bugui shook his head and turned his gaze to the mysterious visitor. "Thanks to your help this time, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. May I ask your name, so that I can repay you for saving my life today in the future."

The mysterious visitor smiled and said, "It's just a small favor. My name is Lu Li. As for my origins, you won't believe it even if I tell you."

"Lu Li?" Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts.

Lu Li seemed to see through their thoughts and continued, "I know you have a lot of questions, but now is not the time to solve the mystery. I can only tell you that I come from the future, and my mission is to maintain the balance of history."

"The future?" Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were even more confused. They couldn't figure out why people from the future would appear here.

Lu Li did not explain too much, but said meaningfully: "The reason why I help you is that your actions are in line with the laws of historical development, and your efforts will have a positive impact on the Tang Dynasty. Remember, the wheel of history rolls forward, and no one can stop its pace."

After saying this, Lu Li's figure gradually faded away and disappeared into the night, leaving only Wu Tao and Hu Bugui standing there, their hearts filled with shock and confusion.

Lu Li's words were like a stone that stirred up thousands of waves in the hearts of Wu Tao and Hu Bugui. The future, the balance of history, these words were so strange and attractive to them.

"The future...you mean, everything we do is within your expectations?" Hu Bugui frowned, with a hint of disbelief in his tone.

Lu Li nodded slightly, "You can say that. Your existence and your efforts are all part of the development of history. And I just make sure that this history develops along the right track."

"The right path?" Wu Tao murmured to herself. She recalled the confusion and helplessness she felt when she first arrived in the Tang Dynasty, and the hardships and dangers she had experienced along the way. "Is all this destined?"

"Destiny is not set in stone," Lu Li's voice remained calm. "Every choice you make affects the direction of the future. All I can do is to provide guidance at critical moments to prevent history from making irreversible deviations."

Hu Bugui wanted to ask more, but he saw that Lu Li's figure had begun to become transparent, and he was obviously leaving. He still had countless questions in his mind, but he also understood that some things might never have answers.

"Wait!" Wu Tao suddenly said, she wanted to know what the Tang Dynasty would be like in the future they had never seen before? Could everything they did really change history?

As if he could see through her thoughts, Lu Li smiled slightly, "The future Tang Dynasty will be a more prosperous era, and your efforts will be remembered by history."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Li's figure completely disappeared into the night, leaving behind only the empty underground palace and the mess on the ground.

With the demise of the leader of the mysterious organization, its remnants were quickly eliminated. Peace was restored on the borders of the Tang Dynasty, domestic reforms were carried out smoothly, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, a scene of prosperity.

After suppressing the rebellion, Hu Bugui was officially canonized as the crown prince and began to handle government affairs. He worked hard to govern the country and appointed people based on their merits. Under his governance, the Tang Dynasty became increasingly powerful.

Wu Tao continued her beloved medical career. She combined modern medical knowledge with traditional Tang Dynasty medical skills to create a new medical system and saved countless lives.

That night, the moonlight was like water, illuminating the couple who had experienced all the ups and downs. They stood side by side at the highest point of the palace, overlooking the brightly lit Chang'an City, their hearts filled with joy and hope.

However, in the corner they cannot see, a new crisis is quietly brewing...

On a night with flowers in full bloom and a full moon, the starlight shines down, making the city of Chang'an as bright as day.

The names of Wu Tao and Hu Bugui, like the stars in the sky, illuminated every corner of the Tang Dynasty. The people talked about their heroic deeds and sang their love stories. In their hearts, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were no longer just the prince and princess, but heroes who protected their safety and happiness.

Inside the palace, a grand banquet was being held, with singing and dancing, and toasts clinking, celebrating the hard-earned peace and tranquility. Hu Bugui, dressed in the prince's uniform, was handsome and extraordinary. He raised his glass, his eyes swept across the celebrating crowd, and finally fell on Wu Tao.

Wu Tao was wearing a water-red skirt today, with her long black hair tied up in a high bun and a golden hairpin inserted in it, which swayed gently with her movements, making her skin look even whiter than snow and more beautiful. Feeling Hu Bugui's gaze, she smiled back, her eyes full of happiness and love.

"Today, I want to announce a happy event to everyone," Hu Bugui's voice was clear and loud, drowning out the sound of stringed instruments in the hall, "This palace and Miss Wu are in love with each other, and we have decided to hold our wedding on the eighth day of next month!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the whole hall suddenly became boiling with cheers and blessings coming one after another.

Wu Tao's cheeks flushed slightly and she lowered her head shyly, but her heart felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.

Li Xiaoyao walked over to Hu Bugui with a smile and patted his shoulder vigorously, "Congratulations, Brother Hu, you finally got the beauty!"

The general also raised his glass and toasted Wu Tao and Hu Bugui, "I wish you a long and happy life together!"

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui smiled at each other and drank from their glasses.

That night, Wu Tao couldn't fall asleep for a long time. She stood in front of the window, looking at the bright moon in the sky, feeling a lot of emotions in her heart. From the confusion when she first arrived in the Tang Dynasty to the happiness now, she has experienced too much and grown too much.

"What are you thinking about?" Hu Bugui's voice sounded behind her, with a gentle smile.

Wu Tao turned around and gently leaned her head on his chest. "I was thinking, it's really not easy for us to get to where we are today."

Hu Bugui hugged her tightly in his arms, "Yes, thanks to you, it's you who made me understand what true love is, what responsibility is, and it's you who made me a better person."

Wu Tao raised her head and looked at him firmly, "Let's walk the road ahead together."

"Okay, let's go together," Hu Bugui bent down and kissed her forehead, "I will always love you, protect you, and make you the happiest woman in the world."

The moonlight poured down like silver, tightly surrounding the lovers. Their story will become the most moving chapter in the history of the Tang Dynasty.

However, in the dark corner that they could not see, a pair of eyes were watching all this coldly, with a sinister light flashing in their eyes...