Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

"What Mr. Liu said is too serious," Hu Bugui pondered for a moment and asked cautiously, "Do you have any evidence?" Liu Rufeng smiled slightly and did not answer. He took out a wooden plaque with strange patterns carved on it and handed it to Hu Bugui. Hu Bugui took the plaque and looked at it carefully, his face gradually becoming solemn. "This is..."

"This is a token from within that mysterious organization," Liu Rufeng explained. "I went through a lot of trouble to get it. It records their next plan."

Hu Bugui took a deep breath and handed the wooden sign to Wu Tao. Wu Tao took the sign and looked at it carefully. Sure enough, she found a few lines of tiny words on the back of the sign. Although she did not recognize the font, she could feel that this sign was unusual.

"How did Mr. Liu know all this?" Wu Tao asked, staring at Liu Rufeng sharply.

Liu Rufeng's expression darkened, and he said slowly: "It's a long story. I have an irreconcilable feud with that mysterious organization. My whole family was brutally wiped out, and I was the only one who escaped by chance. Over the years, I have been secretly investigating this matter, and finally found out the truth. It turns out that all this was done by that mysterious organization!"

His tone was filled with grief and indignation, and his eyes were filled with flames of hatred. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other and could feel the pain and anger in his heart.

"So, Mr. Liu wants to unite with us to deal with the mysterious organization?" Hu Bugui asked.

"That's right!" A gleam of light flashed in Liu Rufeng's eyes. "I am alone and weak, and it is difficult for me to avenge my hatred. Brother Hu is a martial arts expert and resourceful, and his wife is even smarter. I believe that as long as we join forces, we will be able to completely eradicate that mysterious organization!"

Hu Bugui hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I agree to cooperate with you!"

Wu Tao also said: "Don't worry, Mr. Liu, we also have a blood feud with that mysterious organization, and we will definitely go all out!"

Liu Rufeng was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately bowed and said, "Thank you both very much! I am very grateful!"

"There is no time to lose," Liu Rufeng said with a stern expression, "We must act as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too late to regret when the conspiracy of that mysterious organization succeeds!"

Hu Bugui and Wu Tao nodded in agreement, and the three of them immediately began to discuss countermeasures. The news brought by Liu Rufeng caused the battle that was thought to have ended to start again, and this time, they would face more dangerous enemies and more severe challenges!

Led by Liu Rufeng, the three of them came to a hidden teahouse. The teahouse looked ordinary, but it was actually a different world. After passing through a long and narrow corridor, they entered a secret room with dim light and a solemn atmosphere.

"Please take a seat, both of you." Liu Rufeng lit a few candles. The dim light illuminated his face, making it look even more stern. "This is the base I have been secretly operating for many years. It is safe and reliable."

After Hu Bugui and Wu Tao sat down, Liu Rufeng took out a sheepskin map from his bosom and spread it on the table. The map was painted with intricate routes and marks, and it was obviously carefully drawn.

"This is..." Hu Bugui frowned slightly, vaguely feeling the seriousness of the matter.

"This is a diagram of the interior structure of the palace," Liu Rufeng lowered his voice and spoke in a serious tone, "After multiple investigations, I have confirmed that the mysterious organization's target is the palace! They plan to launch an attack in the near future to control the palace and overthrow the court!"

"What?!" Wu Tao exclaimed and covered her mouth in disbelief. The news was too shocking for her to digest for a while.

Hu Bugui's face also became very ugly. Although he had already anticipated the ambitions of the mysterious organization, he did not expect that their target would be the palace. This was undoubtedly a bold move.

"Mr. Liu, are you sure the information is reliable?" Hu Bugui asked in a deep voice, with a hint of doubt in his tone.

"It's absolutely true!" Liu Rufeng said firmly, "My informant who was planted inside the mysterious organization risked his life to pass on the news. They have already started mobilizing manpower and preparing for action!"

"Damn it!" Hu Bugui slammed his fist on the table, making a dull sound. "Why would they do this? Aren't they afraid of chaos in the world?"

"What they pursue is supreme power. They will do whatever it takes to achieve their goal." Liu Rufeng said in a cold tone, with hatred flashing in his eyes. "I will never let them succeed!"

"We must stop them!" Wu Tao also said firmly, "We must not let their conspiracy succeed!"

"We must act without delay!" Liu Rufeng pointed at several marks on the map. "I have found out that a mysterious organization will sneak into the palace in the near future. We must make arrangements in advance before they do and protect the safety of the emperor and the court!"

"Okay!" Hu Bugui and Wu Tao agreed in unison. The three of them looked at each other, and the fire of justice burned in their hearts. They knew that a battle concerning the fate of the country was about to begin!

"This is the infiltration route I planned based on the guard situation of the imperial palace," Liu Rufeng pointed to a red route on the map, "Although it is very risky, it is the only way at the moment."

"Okay, let's do as you say!" Hu Bugui agreed without hesitation. He knew that time was running out and they could not afford to hesitate at all.

"Let's go now without further delay!" Wu Tao also stood up, his eyes firm and his tone full of determination. After Liu Rufeng left, Wu Tao's brows were still furrowed. The palace was a heavily guarded place. How easy would it be to sneak in without anyone noticing?

"Don't worry, there will always be a way out when you reach the mountain." Hu Bugui gently held Wu Tao's hand and gave her a comforting look.

Wu Tao took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. Yes, now is not the time to worry, they must race against time and make full preparations.

"I have a way!" Wu Tao's eyes suddenly lit up, and various traps seen in modern movies emerged in his mind. "We can use traps to prevent people from the mysterious organization from entering!"

Hu Bugui's eyes lit up. Wu Tao always came up with some brilliant ideas. This time, perhaps he could help them overcome the difficulties.

In the next few days, Wu Tao locked herself in her room and designed a series of defense measures based on the map of the palace and modern knowledge. She drew many drawings, marking the locations and triggering methods of various traps, as well as some special symbols, which were the codes she designed herself.

Hu Bugui, based on Wu Tao's design, began to prepare materials and make traps. He was proficient in the art of making traps, and with Wu Tao's clever ideas, he soon completed a series of ingenious traps.

In order to ensure communication during the operation, Wu Tao also used some simple materials to make several simple communicators. Although these communicators have simple functions and can only make short-distance calls, they can also play a huge role in emergency situations.

Everything is ready, waiting for the day of action.

However, at this moment, a sudden piece of news disrupted their original plan.

"What did you say? There is a traitor inside the palace?!" Hu Bugui stood up suddenly, his face ashen and his eyes full of disbelief.

"It's absolutely true," said Liu Rufeng's confidant, "Our people found a suspicious communication signal in the palace. After multiple investigations, we can confirm that someone in the palace is colluding with the mysterious organization!"

"How could this happen..." Wu Tao's heart suddenly sank, and an ominous premonition came to his mind. If there really was a traitor inside the palace, then their plan might have been leaked, and the next action would be full of variables!

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Hu Bugui frowned and paced back and forth. It was as if there was a fire burning in his heart. The inner ghost lurking in the palace was like a poisonous snake hiding in the dark, which could give them a fatal blow at any time. Wu Tao also pursed her lips tightly, her heart was in turmoil. She tried to calm herself down, and her fingers tapped the table unconsciously, again and again.

"We must find this traitor as soon as possible!" Hu Bugui stopped and said firmly, "Otherwise our plan will be ruined."

"But we know nothing about the situation inside the palace. How can we find this hidden enemy?" Wu Tao frowned, her tone full of worry.

Liu Rufeng's confidant clasped his fists and said, "I am willing to lead a group of people to sneak into the palace and investigate this matter thoroughly."

Hu Bugui shook his head and said, "No, the palace is heavily guarded. Any rash action will only alert the enemy."

For a moment, the three of them fell silent, and everyone was thinking hard about countermeasures.

"Got it!" Wu Tao suddenly raised his head, his eyes gleaming, "We can use this opportunity to set a trap and lure the snake out of its hole!"

Hu Bugui and Liu Rufeng's confidants all looked at Wu Tao, waiting for her explanation.

"We can deliberately spread the word that we have found the hiding place of the mysterious organization and are preparing to launch an operation on a certain day." Wu Tao's tone revealed a hint of cunning, "If there really is a traitor in the palace, he will definitely find a way to pass this news on. We just need to keep an eye on the suspicious person, and we can follow the clues and find the mastermind behind the scenes!"

Hu Bugui's eyes lit up. Wu Tao's plan was bold and clever, and it was indeed the best solution at the moment. He nodded and said, "Okay, let's do as you say! Let's plan it carefully..."

However, they didn't know that danger was approaching quietly and a bigger storm was about to sweep in.