Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 274: Breaking out of the cocoon and becoming a butterfly, hope for rebirth

Wu Tao looked at the drawings carefully. Although Hu Bugui's design was a little immature, it was full of vitality and vigor like the morning sun, which was completely different from traditional urban planning. The street layout was no longer limited to regularity and symmetry, but paid more attention to practicality and convenience, and cleverly integrated water systems and greenery into it, reflecting the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature everywhere.

"Bugui, your design..." Wu Tao's eyes sparkled with surprise, "It's simply amazing! You are really talented!"

After receiving Wu Tao's affirmation, Hu Bugui showed a shy smile on his dark face and scratched his head, "I also borrowed the concepts of modern cities you mentioned, and I didn't expect that they could be integrated together."

"This shows that you have a strong learning ability!" Wu Tao closed the blueprint and said seriously, "You are like a piece of unpolished jade. Once it is carved, it will emit a dazzling light."

In the following days, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui immersed themselves in their respective fields, striving to absorb new knowledge and open up new horizons. Wu Tao combined the historical knowledge she learned in modern times with the historical materials of the Tang Dynasty and put forward some unique insights, which attracted the attention of the academic community. She was invited to participate in several academic seminars to discuss the mysteries of history with scholars, and her research results were even compiled into history books.

Hu Bugui applied the concept of modern enterprise management to the governance of his fiefdom. He established a new management system, improved administrative efficiency, improved people's livelihood, and won the love of the people. He was also invited to other fiefdoms to share his experience and help them solve management problems. His management skills were widely recognized.

"Taotao, have you heard? I heard that Lord Wang of the neighboring fiefdom has adopted the management methods of Prince Hu. Now the tax revenue has increased and the people's lives have become much better!" Wu Tao's maid Xiao Cui ran in excitedly and told Wu Tao the news she had heard.

"Really? That's great!" Wu Tao put down the book in his hand and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"Prince Hu is so amazing!" Xiao Cui admired him. "He is not only handsome, but also so talented. He is such a rare good man!"

Wu Tao looked at Xiao Cui's infatuated look and couldn't help but smile and shook her head, but a faint sense of pride surged in her heart.

That night, after Hu Bugui finished his official business, he came to Wu Tao's room as usual.

"Taotao, today I..." Hu Bugui started to speak, but suddenly stopped. His gaze fell on Wu Tao, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Wu Tao was seen wearing a light blue skirt, with her long black hair casually tied up, a few strands of hair hanging by her ears, setting off her fair skin. Her pure and unworldly temperament shone with a hint of self-confidence, as if she had emerged as a butterfly from a cocoon, radiating dazzling brilliance.

Hu Bugui's gaze made Wu Tao feel a little uncomfortable. She subconsciously gathered the hair around her ears and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

"No, I just think..." Hu Bugui paused, a gentle smile welled up in his eyes, "You look beautiful today."

Wu Tao blushed slightly and said angrily, "You only know how to say nice things."

Hu Bugui walked to Wu Tao, gently took her hand, and said, "Taotao, do you remember the first time we met? At that time, your eyes were full of confusion and anxiety, and I was just a down-and-out prince with ambitions but nowhere to display them."

Wu Tao nodded. During that difficult time, they supported and encouraged each other and finally got through it.

"Now you are confident, independent, and full of charm. I admire your talent and wisdom." Hu Bugui looked at Wu Tao affectionately, "And I have also found my life goal. I want to make my fiefdom a paradise where the people can live and work in peace and contentment."

Wu Tao was moved, and held Hu Bugui's hand, saying: "Bugui, we have both achieved some success in our respective fields, but I know that this is inseparable from your support and encouragement. True love is not about possession and restraint, but about mutual support and common growth."

The smile in Hu Bugui's eyes deepened. He held Wu Tao in his arms and said softly, "Taotao, you always understand my feelings."

Since then, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui have cherished each other more. They have participated in various cultural exchange activities together. Wu Tao brought modern technology and cultural concepts to the Tang Dynasty, while Hu Bugui is committed to carrying forward the traditional culture of the Tang Dynasty. They used their experiences and knowledge to promote understanding and integration between different cultures.

On this day, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were invited to attend a grand poetry conference. At the conference, scholars from all over the country gathered together to recite poems and write essays, and the atmosphere was very warm.

The appearance of Wu Tao and Hu Bugui caused quite a stir, and people looked at them with curiosity and admiration. They knew that this fairy couple was not only talented, but also cared about the world and did many good things for the people.

"Prince Hu, Miss Wu, we have prepared a special gift for you, we hope you like it." The organizer of the conference, a respected scholar, walked up to Wu Tao and Hu Bugui, holding an exquisite wooden box in his hands.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts. They didn't know what the gift was, but from the scholar's solemn expression, they felt that this gift must be extraordinary.

The scholar slowly opened the wooden box, took out a yellowed scroll, and slowly unfolded it.

"This..." Wu Tao covered his mouth and his eyes instantly became moist.

On the yellowed scroll is a huge painting hand-painted by friends from the Tang Dynasty. In the center of the painting, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui stand side by side, wearing gorgeous clothes and smiling brightly, surrounded by blooming peach blossoms, which is beautiful. The background of the painting is the famous mountains and rivers they have visited together, and the streets and alleys they have walked together. Every scene is vivid, as if pulling them back to that unforgettable time.

The blank spaces of the scroll were filled with their friends' blessings and thoughts for them, some expressed in poems, some in words, and the sincere friendship between the lines moved Wu Tao and Hu Bugui deeply.

"It turns out that everyone still remembers us and cares about us." Wu Tao's eyes were filled with tears and his voice was choked with sobs.

"Yes, although we are in different time and space, this friendship will not change." Hu Bugui gently put his arm around Wu Tao's shoulders to comfort her.

This scroll is the most precious gift given to Wu Tao and Hu Bugui by their friends in the Tang Dynasty. It carries so many beautiful memories and deep friendship, allowing the two to feel the warmth that transcends time and space.

In the following days, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui participated more actively in cultural exchange activities. They hoped that through their efforts, more people would understand and appreciate different cultures, and they also hoped to find an opportunity to return to the era that haunted them.

By chance, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were attending an exhibition of Tang Dynasty cultural relics and were deeply attracted by an exhibit. It was an ancient jade pendant with strange patterns carved on it, emitting a faint fluorescence and looking mysterious.

"This jade pendant..." Wu Tao pointed at the pattern on it, with a hint of disbelief in his tone, "It's very similar to the pattern on the time-travel magic weapon!"

Hu Bugui also discovered this. He carefully observed the jade pendant, and an inexplicable excitement surged in his heart. "Could it be that there is some connection between this jade pendant and the time-travel magic weapon?"

The two decided to learn more about the origin of the jade pendant, and they found the organizer of the exhibition, hoping to provide more information.

"We found this jade pendant during an archaeological excavation. Experts speculate that it should have come from a royal tomb during the Tang Dynasty," said the organizer. "As for its specific purpose, we are still conducting further research."

Royal mausoleum? Could it be that... Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other, and a bold guess emerged in their minds at the same time.

"Can we go and see the tomb?" Hu Bugui asked.

The person in charge looked embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry, the mausoleum is not open to the public yet."

"We understand, but..." Wu Tao still wanted to fight for it.

"However..." The person in charge changed the subject and said, "If you two can provide some valuable information, perhaps we can make an exception."

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui immediately became alert. "What information?"

The person in charge paused, his eyes fell on the two people, "We need to know, how much do you know about this jade pendant?" Wu Tao and Hu Bugui exchanged glances, they understood that it was time to confess part of the truth. They told the person in charge about their wonderful fate with the Tang Dynasty, and the time-travel magic weapon with a pattern similar to the jade pendant. The person in charge was skeptical at first, but seeing the sincere eyes of the two and their deep understanding of Tang Dynasty culture, he finally chose to believe it.

The person in charge was deeply moved by their story and promised to do his best to help them. He contacted the experts of the archaeological team and after much negotiation, he finally agreed to let Wu Tao and Hu Bugui participate in the study of the tomb.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were overjoyed. They could not wait to follow the archaeological team to the location of the mausoleum. The mausoleum is located in a remote valley, surrounded by lush trees and a quiet environment. The archaeological team has been cleaning and excavating the mausoleum for some time, but due to the complex structure and many traps, the progress is very slow.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui used their knowledge of Tang Dynasty history and culture to provide the archaeological team with many valuable clues and suggestions. They carefully observed the murals, inscriptions and funerary objects in the mausoleum, trying to find information related to the magic weapon of time travel.

As their research deepened, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui gained a deeper understanding of the Tang Dynasty. They seemed to have traveled through time and space, returning to that glorious era, and personally experienced the prosperity and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. They also cherished their feelings for each other more, and their hearts became closer in their common exploration and adventure.

One day, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui discovered a secret room deep in the mausoleum. The walls of the secret room were engraved with strange symbols and patterns, which were very similar to the patterns on the magic weapon. In the center of the secret room, there was an exquisite incense burner with some unburned incense ash remaining in it.

"These symbols..." Wu Tao pointed at the pattern on the wall, with a hint of excitement in his tone, "They are exactly the same as the symbols on the time-travel magic weapon!"

Hu Bugui was also very excited. He carefully observed the incense burner and found a line of small words engraved on the bottom of the incense burner: "Burn the incense of the heart, burn away the lovesickness, transcend time and space, and renew the previous relationship."

"Could it be..." Hu Bugui took a deep breath and looked at Wu Tao, "Is this the method to restore the time-travel magic weapon?"

Wu Tao's heartbeat also accelerated. She reached out and gently touched the inscription on the incense burner, and a wonderful feeling surged in her heart.

At this moment, the door of the secret room suddenly closed automatically, trapping them inside.