Huanzhu Time Travel: Yan Luo's Unbreakable Love in the Yong Dynasty

Hongzhou had been hitting roadblocks everywhere these past few days, and his mood was extremely depressed. One day, he got drunk alone in a restaurant, but his mind was filled with Xiao Yanzi's voice and smile. He staggered to the Prime Minister's residence and found Xiao Yanzi.

Hongzhou's eyes were hazy yet filled with deep affection as he said to Xiaoyanzi, "Xiaoyanzi, do you know? I love you, and it has always been only you! I will not marry anyone else, not even if it is the Emperor's decree, I will never yield!" After saying that, he took a step forward, tightly grasped Xiaoyanzi's hand, gazed at her affectionately, and then slowly lowered his head, wanting to kiss her.

Xiao Yanzi was startled and pushed Hongzhou away forcefully, tears welling in her eyes, she cried out, "Fifth Prince, you're drunk! Sober up! Princess Jiang is already on her way back to the capital, and nothing can be changed!"

Hongzhou staggered a few steps, but after regaining his balance, he still stubbornly said, "I don't care! As long as I have a breath left, I will not give up on our relationship."

Little Swallow shook her head helplessly: "Fifth Prince, this is the Emperor's decision. What can we do? You'll only put yourself in a more difficult situation by doing this."

Hongzhou smiled bitterly: "Just because I was born into the royal family, am I not even allowed to decide my own marriage? Little Swallow, I'm not reconciled, I'm really not reconciled!"

At this moment, Xiao Tao said softly from the side, "Fifth Prince, you should go back and rest first. Miss has been worried about this matter these past few days. Your actions will only make her more upset."

Hongzhou looked at Xiaoyanzi's haggard face and felt a pang of pain in his heart. He sighed and said, "Xiaoyanzi, I'm going back now, but you must believe me, I will definitely find a way." After saying that, he turned and left, his back looking so lonely and helpless.

In the palace, Imperial Noble Consort Zhen Huan was also deeply worried about Hongzhou's situation. She summoned Hongli and said, "Hongli, you've seen your fifth brother's appearance. He's deeply in love with Miss Lin. This sudden arranged marriage might cause a huge mess. Do you have any ideas?"

Hongli frowned slightly: "Mother, since Father has already issued the decree, it will be extremely difficult to change it. However, I don't want to see my fifth brother suffer so much. I will find an opportunity to talk to Father again, but I can't guarantee what the outcome will be."

Zhen Huan nodded: "That's all we can do. I hope your father will listen to me."

Meanwhile, Niohuru Zhixi was meticulously preparing herself in her palace. She was thinking about how to win over Dilireyao after she arrived in the capital, so they could work together to deal with Xiaoyanzi. She said to her maid, "When that Xinjiang princess arrives, we must make a good impression and let her know who can stand with her in this palace." The maid nodded in agreement.

Time flew by, and Dilireyao finally arrived in the capital. She was arranged to stay in a palace specially prepared for her. Emperor Yongzheng, along with his princes and concubines, went to visit her.

Dilire Yao bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Your Majesty. May Your Majesty enjoy good health." Her voice was clear and melodious, like a nightingale.

Emperor Yongzheng smiled and said, "Princess, you must be tired from your journey. I have arranged this marriage for you. Are you satisfied?"

Dilire Yao raised her head slightly, glanced at Hong Zhou, and said, "Everything is up to Your Majesty's decision. However, I am new here and hope you will forgive me if I do anything I don't understand." Her eyes held a hint of shyness and anticipation.

Hongzhou stood to the side expressionlessly, his heart filled with bitterness.

Standing in the crowd, Xiao Yanzi watched this scene, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She knew that from this moment on, the distance between her and Hong Zhou was growing ever wider.

Later, in the palace garden, Dilireyao happened to meet Xiaoyanzi. She smiled and stepped forward: "You must be Miss Lin? I heard on my way here that you and the Fifth Prince have a very deep relationship."

Xiao Yanzi's heart tightened, but she still politely replied, "Princess, you are joking. That is all in the past. Now that the Fifth Prince is about to marry the Princess, it will surely be a beautiful story."

Dilire Yao gently shook her head: "I can sense that the Fifth Prince seems to have someone else in his heart, but since I'm here, I will try my best to do my duty. I just hope that Miss Lin won't make things difficult for me."

Little Swallow was somewhat displeased: "What does the princess mean by this? I never intended to cause any trouble."

The atmosphere between the two became somewhat awkward.

Upon learning of this, Hongzhou rushed to the garden and said to Dilire Yao, "Princess, please don't make things difficult for Xiaoyanzi. This is all my fault and has nothing to do with her."

Dilireyao looked at Hongzhou, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes: "Fifth Prince, have you ever considered my feelings when you say such things? I came from afar to marry into this family, can't you even try to accept me?"

Hongzhou frowned: "Princess, matters of the heart cannot be forced. I do not wish to deceive you."

Little Swallow watched them argue, her heart aching more and more. She turned to leave, but Hongzhou called out, "Little Swallow, don't go!"

Little Swallow stopped in her tracks, tears welling in her eyes. "Fifth Prince, please treat the princess well. There's no hope for us anymore." With that, she quickly walked away.

Hongzhou watched Xiaoyanzi's departing figure, his heart aching as if being torn apart. He knew he couldn't give up like this, but he didn't know how to face the predicament before him.

Meanwhile, in the Prime Minister's residence, Lord Lin, seeing Xiao Yanzi so depressed all day long, said with heartache, "My daughter, the affairs of the royal family are inherently complicated and unpredictable. Don't be too sad. If it really comes to that, your father will take you away from the capital to live a peaceful life."

Little Swallow shook her head: "Father, I can't leave. People I care about are here, and so is everything I've been through. I can't just run away like this."

Lord Lin sighed helplessly: "So what are you planning to do? You can't stay depressed like this forever."

Little Swallow gritted her teeth: "I'm going to the Emperor to plead for mercy one more time. Even if there's only a sliver of hope, I don't want to give up."

Lord Lin said worriedly, "My daughter, you are taking a risk. How can the Emperor's decree be changed so easily?"

Little Swallow said firmly, "Father, I know, but I have to try."

Little Swallow arrived at the palace and requested an audience with Emperor Yongzheng. Emperor Yongzheng summoned her to his study.

Xiao Yanzi knelt on the ground and said sincerely, "Your Majesty, please rescind your decree. I truly love the Fifth Prince. If he marries the princess, none of the three of us will be happy."

Emperor Yongzheng looked at Xiao Yanzi and said sternly, "Miss Lin, I have already said that this is for the sake of the Qing Dynasty. You must not be willful anymore."

Little Swallow cried and said, "Your Majesty, I know that royal marriages involve many considerations, but love is also precious. Can't you give us a chance?"

Emperor Yongzheng sighed softly: "Miss Lin, please get up. My decision will not change. You may go back now."

Little Swallow stood up in despair; she knew it was all over. She walked out of the palace, distraught, not knowing where to go.

In this entanglement of court intrigue and love, everyone struggles and strives for their own destiny and emotions. However, it seems that everything is relentlessly propelled by the giant wheel of fate, heading towards an unknown and helpless direction.