Side Story: Peach Blossom Village
Five years later.
A spring breeze blows, and peach blossoms fall one by one.
A little girl with her hair in a bun picked up a peach blossom and handed it to Mu Tiantian, saying, "Mommy, this is for you."
Mu Tiantian took the peach blossom and picked up the little girl, saying, "Lingling is so good, come here and give Mommy a kiss."
She kissed Lingling's chubby little round face, which was so plump and soft, and incredibly cute.
"Me too." Bei Mingchuan brought his face close to her mouth.
Mu Tiantian coughed lightly, glanced at Lingling, and indicated that the child was still there.
Bei Mingchuan smiled and covered Lingling's eyes.
Lingling was very dissatisfied and pouted, "Daddy, you covered my eyes again."
"Daddy will buy you candied hawthorns in a little while," Bei Mingchuan coaxed.
Lingling immediately grinned happily.
Mu Tiantian smiled helplessly, tilted her head forward, and just as she was about to touch his cheek, Bei Mingchuan turned his head and covered her lips with his.
Mu Tiantian blinked, quickly looked away, and scolded playfully, "Child..."
Bei Mingchuan smiled like a cat that had just stolen some cream, and then leaned forward to kiss him again before he was satisfied.
He released Lingling's hand, and Lingling, not curious about what her father and mother were doing, asked expectantly, "Father, can you buy two more candied hawthorns? I want to share them with Xiaoxing and Xiaochen."
Mu Tiantian praised, "Lingling has grown up and knows how to care for her younger brother."
Lingling chuckled, and Bei Mingchuan patted her head, agreeing, "Okay."
"I'll take you to see Aunt Xiangxue, and then your mother and father will take you down the mountain to buy candied hawthorns."
"Yay!" Lingling clapped her hands happily.
Mu Tiantian took Lingling to Xiangxue's grave to pay their respects.
She erected a new, luxurious tombstone for Xiangxue.
Next to it is Xiangmei's grave, which is rather simple.
Regardless of life or death, Xiangmei was ultimately a member of Wushuang Manor.
She also paid the price with her life for her actions.
Mu Tiantian then erected a simple tombstone for her, to keep Xiangxue company.
Although there are no ghosts or underworlds in this world, spirits still exist, living in this world in another form.
Mu Tiantian and Bei Mingchuan took Lingling down the mountain to attend Bu Xiuyi and Lin Yi's wedding.
These past few years have been far from peaceful, whether in the imperial court, the martial arts world, or even the entire dynasty.
However, since Tuoba Qing ascended the throne, the country has been developing in a positive direction.
Wuji Palace quickly rose to become the number one sect in the martial arts world.
When he negotiated with Tuoba Qing, he said that as long as the court did not ban martial arts, his Wuji Palace would submit to the court and help it govern the martial arts world.
The two reached an agreement.
This allowed the country to stabilize quickly.
A few months ago, she ran into Bu Xiuyi and Lin Yi by chance and learned that the two were getting married soon, so she wanted to give them a gift.
Mu Tiantian and the others were able to live a stable life thanks in no small part to Bu Xiu's help behind the scenes.
Whenever there were rumors in the martial arts world that she and Bei Mingchuan were still alive, he would immediately clarify the rumors and make everyone believe that they were dead.
Although their place of residence was difficult to find and enter, Bu Xiuyi's actions did save them some trouble.
Regardless, the friendship forged from helping each other back then still exists.
Therefore, Mu Tiantian was willing to come and congratulate them in person.
To be honest, after so many years of ups and downs, their marriage is truly a match made in heaven.
Bu Xiuyi and Lin Yi came to toast Mu Tiantian and her husband, but it was Bei Mingchuan who drank, "She caught a chill recently and can't drink alcohol."
"Drinking a little bit is fine." Mu Tiantian pouted. "It was just a sneeze, it's not that serious."
Bei Mingchuan remained resolute, downing his drink in one gulp. His gaze towards Bu Xiuyi held far less hostility than before, and he said calmly, "Congratulations."
Bu Xiu smiled and said, "Thank you."
"Congratulations, Uncle Bu and Aunt Lin," Lingling said softly.
Lin Yi looked at her with great affection, "So well-behaved, so cute."
During the banquet, Mu Tiantian always felt that someone was watching her, so she turned around and glanced at them a few times.
But no one was watching him.
The two of them are now disguised, and no one can recognize them.
Not too worried, Mu Tiantian didn't think much of it.
Bu Xiuyi whispered a reminder, "The Emperor came here before, did you run into him?"
Mu Tiantian shook her head, "No."
"Just let us know if you need anything," Lin Yiyi said emphatically.
"Okay." Mu Tiantian chatted with the two for a few minutes and then left.
On the way, the two discovered that they were being followed, and Bei Mingchuan originally wanted to take the mother and daughter away as soon as possible.
Mu Tiantian grasped his hand and gave him a wink.
Then, pretending not to have noticed, they walked back.
Lingling held three strings of candied hawthorns in her hand, and the smile on her face never stopped.
When the family of three returned to Taoyuan Village, they saw a couple and two little boys who looked exactly alike standing at the door. They were exquisitely beautiful.
"Sister Tian Tian." Xiao Cui was relieved to see Mu Tian Tian return.
Mu Tiantian asked, "Why did you all come out?"
"I heard that the Emperor also went to Bu Xiuyi's wedding. I was worried that you might get into trouble, so he and Yi Xun came out to wait for you. Xiaoxing and Xiaochen insisted on coming along, so we came together to pick you up."
Lingling gave two strings of candied hawthorns to Xiaoxing and Xiaochen respectively, saying, "These are for you."
The two brothers beamed with joy at the prospect of candied hawthorns, revealing their few remaining teeth.
However, before they could be happy for long, Lingling continued, "But Aunt Xiaocui said that your teeth haven't been good lately, so you can't eat sweets. But candied hawthorns will spoil if left out for too long, so how about I eat them for you?"
Yi Xiaoxing: "......"
Yi Xiaochen: "......"
Mu Tiantian picked up the other two strings of candied hawthorns. "Since they can't finish them, then Mother will keep these two strings of candied hawthorns. You are only allowed to eat one string."
Lingling pouted, "Okay."
She should have waited until her mother was gone, and then finally came up with a way to get her father and mother to buy her two more strings of candied hawthorns.
Next time, she must be extra careful.
Before entering Peach Blossom Village, Mu Tiantian and Bei Mingchuan removed their human skin masks to reveal their true faces.
The two families entered Peach Blossom Village in a joyful and cheerful atmosphere.
From behind a tree not far away, a guard in plain clothes respectfully asked, "Your Majesty, shall we follow them?"
Tuoba Qing stood there in a daze for a moment, then nodded.
The two entered the forest.
The fragrance of peach blossoms is intoxicating and calming.
They wandered around in the woods for a long time but couldn't find their way out.
Until he saw a stone tablet:
Taoyuan Village.
In this remote and impoverished place, distinguished guests are not permitted to linger.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate you. We hope you understand.
Please reply.
The words on the stone tablet seem to have been written for him.
Behind the stone tablet is a main road.
After he walked out, he realized that it was the same road they had come in through.
The forest was set up with a formation, and it was a formation he had never seen before.
This must have been something she orchestrated.
She always had something that amazed him.
The guard asked, "Your Majesty, should we send troops in to investigate?"
After a long silence, Tuoba Qing sighed, "Never mind, let's go back to the palace."
"yes."
Tuoba Qing took out a Taihang flower, lost in thought. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by, carrying the flower away towards Taoyuan Village.
He gazed in the direction the flower had flown away for a long time, and then suddenly felt relieved.
If you can't hold on, then let go.
...
A spring breeze swept by, and a white flower fell in front of Mu Tiantian.
Mu Tiantian picked it up, slightly surprised. How could there be Taihang flowers nearby?
Bei Mingchuan quickly realized that he must have brought the flowers.
Lingling was curious and wanted to see for herself.
Mu Tiantian gave the flowers to Lingling and glanced back at the outside of Peach Blossom Village.
Bei Mingchuan tightened his grip around her waist.
"If you like, I'll go pick one for you right now." Bei Mingchuan spoke with utmost seriousness, but it still made people feel a little sour.
Mu Tiantian smiled and intertwined her fingers with his, looking at him with smiling eyes, "I've said it before, I like anything you give me."
Suddenly another gust of wind blew by, and the flowers in Lingling's hand were swept away again.
"Mommy, the flowers have flown away." Lingling pointed in the direction where the Taihang flowers had been blown away.
Mu Tiantian gently patted her head and said softly, "It will go where it is meant to go."
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