The princess arrives and the prosperous Tang Dynasty begins

In the vast desert, which looks like a prehistoric beast with its bloody mouth opened wide, the blazing sun is like countless fire-breathing dragons, pouring down mercilessly, as if to burn all life in the world into ashes and burn them to death. The princess and her followers are in this cruel test like purgatory.

The princess' skin, which was originally as white and delicate as mutton-fat jade, became as red as a cooked shrimp under the ruthless scorching sun. The past luster that was so soft that it could be blown away had long since disappeared. Her beautiful eyes were also slightly dimmed due to extreme fatigue and unbearable thirst, but they still flashed with a firm light like a cold star. She was wearing a silk dress that was once gorgeous but was now covered with dust and no longer neat. The thin fabric was like a virtual thing in the heat and could hardly provide her with any protection.

The hot sand was like a blazing charcoal fire, mercilessly burning the soles of the princess and her entourage's feet. Every step they took was like putting their feet into a blazing furnace, enduring inhuman torture. The heat from their feet snaked up their legs like a venomous snake, wrapping and engulfing their bodies from the inside out.

The princess tightly grasped the kettle in her hand, which was the last source of life for them in this desperate situation. However, there was very little water left in the kettle, and every drop of water seemed to be thousands of times more precious than pearls and gems. She looked at the kettle that was almost empty, and her heart was hit by a heavy hammer, and a wave of despair surged. But she knew that if she gave up at this moment, she would be giving up her life.

The condition of the followers was also extremely bad. Their originally agile and heroic figures now became heavy and slow, as if they were weighed down by a lead block. Sweat poured down like a torrential rain, soaking their clothes in an instant. But in the blink of an eye, the sweat was mercilessly evaporated by the heat, leaving only pale salt stains on the clothes, as if they were traces of vicissitudes carved by time.

The princess looked at the loyal followers around her, her heart was filled with endless guilt and deep gratitude. They could have chosen to leave and not have to accompany her to endure the endless suffering and torture, but they always stood firmly by her side, using their loyalty and fearless courage to continuously give her the strength to hold on.

"Princess, let me save some more water for you." An attendant said weakly, his voice hoarse like an old bellows. His lips were as dry and cracked as the earth after a long drought, and the bloody cracks were shocking.

The princess shook her head vigorously, her eyes as firm as iron, and said resolutely: "No, we must persevere together, and no one can give up."

Under the endless torture of this scorching heat, every step forward requires all the strength of the body, and it takes a huge effort that ordinary people can hardly imagine. Their steps become heavier and heavier, as if they are being dragged down by invisible heavy chains. But with their iron-like will, they support each other and move forward with difficulty. Every step leaves a deep footprint on the hot sand, as if writing an unyielding chapter of their struggle against fate.

In the princess' mind, the comfortable life in the palace kept emerging like a movie, with cool and pleasant spring water, rich and luxurious food and soft and comfortable bed. However, she knew clearly that those dreamlike beauties had become a distant and unattainable past. At this moment, she had to grit her teeth, face this cruel reality, and overcome the almost suffocating predicament before her.

"Princess, you must hold on. We will definitely be able to get out of this desert that is like a sea of ​​death." Another follower encouraged with difficulty, panting as if pulling a bellows.

The princess nodded slightly, bit her cracked lips tightly, which seeped out a trickle of blood, and continued to take those extremely difficult steps.

The sun was still hanging in the sky mercilessly, wantonly releasing its seemingly endless and terrifying heat energy. The wind in the desert also seemed to be maliciously against them, bringing not the long-awaited coolness, but a rolling heat wave, making their breathing as difficult as pulling a bellows, and every breath seemed to burn their hearts and lungs.

Time seemed to be stretched infinitely in this scorching heat, becoming extremely long and unbearable, and every moment seemed to be a century of eternal torture. But the princess and her followers never stopped their heavy steps, they walked slowly step by step, with an extreme desire for survival and a firm belief in the future in their hearts.

The princess's feet had been rubbed with blood blisters, and every step she took was accompanied by piercing pain. But she endured the pain that almost made her faint, and did not let herself utter a weak groan. She knew that she could not let her followers see her weakness, and she had to be the spiritual pillar in their hearts.

The followers were also suffering from the cruel torture of both body and mind, but none of them complained or backed down. They surrounded the princess tightly, forming an indestructible and strong group, fighting together against the scorching heat that seemed to destroy everything.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the princess suddenly felt her vision go dark, the whole world began to spin, and her body began to shake violently and involuntarily.

"Princess!" The followers cried out in horror and quickly stretched out their hands to hold her tightly as she was staggering.

The princess tried hard to open her heavy eyelids and said in a weak but firm voice: "I'm fine, let's keep going."

They trudged forward in the desert, each step filled with endless pain and unspeakable hardship, but their will was like tempered steel, and never wavered even in the slightest.

Gradually, the setting sun, like a tired giant, slowly set in the west, and the scorching heat finally eased a little. However, their physical strength was almost completely exhausted, like a dead tree that had been drained of juice. But at this moment, they saw a touch of green in the distance, which was a symbol of hope and a beacon of life.

"Princess, look, isn't that an oasis?" an attendant shouted with such excitement that his voice changed tone.

The princess forced herself to cheer up and looked in the direction of his finger, and a bright spark of hope rekindled in her eyes.

"Yes, that must be an oasis. Let's speed up!" The princess shouted with all her might. Although her voice was weak, it was full of desire for life and longing for the future.

Inspired by hope, they regained their almost lost spirits and walked towards the green with difficulty but determination. Although their steps were still as heavy as a mountain, their hearts were filled with expectation and joy, as if they had seen the dawn of life waving to them.

Finally, like pilgrims who had gone through untold hardships, they arrived at the edge of the oasis. Cool and clear spring water, lush and flourishing trees, and fresh and tender grass appeared before them. The princess and her entourage could not wait to throw themselves down beside the spring, drinking the sweet and clear spring water in big gulps, feeling the rebirth and joy of life.

In this scorching heat of life and death, the princess and her entourage not only overcame the extremely harsh environment, but also tempered their will as strong as diamond and their friendship deeper than the sea. They know that the road ahead may still be full of difficulties and obstacles, but as long as they remain united, nothing can stop them from moving forward.