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

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli stood in front of the mysterious mural, their brows furrowed, deep in thought.

Xiao Yanzi broke the silence first, her eyes still fixed on the mural, and said, "Your Highness, the figures in this mural seem to be hinting at some kind of inheritance or ritual, but I really can't figure out what it is."

Hongli nodded slightly and analyzed, "What my beloved consort said makes some sense. Look at the person's clothing and posture; perhaps it's related to some ancient rules of the palace. Could it be..."

Fu Heng respectfully chimed in, "Your Highness, could it be related to the mysterious power behind the succession to the throne? The Shadow Pavilion is attempting to use this to disrupt the court."

Hongli pondered for a moment and said, "It's not impossible. But we need more evidence to confirm this conjecture."

Just then, Lin Yuhang rushed over, looking anxious: "Your Highness, Little Swallow, I found some suspicious footprints outside. It seems that a large number of people are heading this way. They are probably reinforcements from the Shadow Pavilion!"

Hongli's eyes sharpened: "Perfect timing! I want to see what other tricks they have up their sleeves. Fuheng, go and arrange for everyone to prepare to meet the enemy."

Fu Heng accepted the order and left, while Hong Zhou walked to Xiao Yanzi's side and asked softly, "Xiao Yanzi, are you confident in handling this?"

Little Swallow replied firmly, "Prince He, don't worry about me. I will fight alongside you and will not back down."

Hongzhou looked at Xiaoyanzi, feeling bitter, but still nodded: "Then you must be careful."

Soon, the Shadow Pavilion members surged in like a tide, surrounding the palace. Leading them was the same man in black robes from before; his injuries seemed to have healed, and his eyes gleamed with ferocity.

The man in black robes shouted, "Hongli, today is your death day! You will never know the secret of this mural."

Hongli drew his sword and roared, "How dare you speak so arrogantly! I will wipe out all of you traitors and rebels!"

After that, the two sides once again engaged in fierce combat. Hongli was like a dragon emerging from the sea; wherever his sword struck, enemies fell one after another. Xiao Yanzi was not to be outdone; she used her lightness skill to weave through the enemy ranks, and wherever she went, the people of the Shadow Pavilion cried out in agony.

"Your Highness, I'm here to help you!" Little Swallow shouted, and at the same time used a move called "Spirit Swallow Returns to Flight" to repel several enemies who were attacking Hongli.

Seeing this, Hongli was moved: "My beloved consort, with you by my side, I feel very at ease."

Fu Heng led his soldiers into a square formation, stubbornly resisting the attack from the Shadow Pavilion. He shouted, "Hold your ground! Don't panic!"

Although Hongzhou cared deeply for Xiaoyanzi, he also knew that he had a great responsibility at this moment. He fought bravely with his soldiers, wielding his long sword with great skill.

The battle reached a fever pitch, with casualties on both sides. Suddenly, the man in black robes threw a smoke bomb, instantly filling the air with smoke.

"Everyone be careful, don't fall into an ambush!" Little Swallow shouted a warning.

Hongli shouted, "Come closer together, don't scatter!"

When the smoke cleared, everyone found that the man in black robes had disappeared, and the Shadow Pavilion's attack had temporarily ceased.

"Your Highness, they may be plotting something. We cannot let our guard down," Fu Heng said.

Looking at the mural, Xiao Yanzi seemed to have thought of something: "Your Highness, I think there might be a mechanism in some corner of this mural. Are they trying to lure us away and then trigger the mechanism?"

Hongli's eyes lit up: "My beloved consort is right! Let's quickly examine the murals carefully."

The group gathered around the mural, searching it carefully. Lin Yuhang, with his sharp eyes, spotted a tiny crack: "Your Highness, there seems to be something wrong here!"

Hongli gently pressed the crack, and with a rumbling sound, the mural slowly moved, revealing a secret passage.

"Let's go in and take a look!" Hongli decisively ordered.

The group cautiously entered the passage, which was dark, damp, and filled with a pungent odor.

At the end of the passage, they discovered a secret chamber filled with ancient books and treasures. In the center of the chamber lay a letter.

Hongli opened the letter, his face turning extremely grim: "It turns out that the mastermind behind the Shadow Pavilion is actually a high-ranking official in the court. He is trying to use the power of the Shadow Pavilion to overthrow Father Emperor's rule and ascend the throne himself."

Little Swallow said angrily, "Your Highness, we must not let him succeed! We must inform the Emperor of this as soon as possible."

Hongzhou said from the side, "Fourth Brother, there's no time to lose, let's get moving."

Just as they were about to leave the secret room, the door suddenly closed.

"Oh no, we've fallen into a trap!" Little Swallow exclaimed.

At that moment, a sinister laugh echoed from the secret chamber: "Hongli, do you think you can leave so easily?"

It turns out the man in black had already set a trap, waiting for them to take it. Will Xiao Yanzi and Hongli find a way to survive in this desperate situation? What kind of treacherous scheme will the mastermind use? The political landscape of the palace and the martial world remains unpredictable, and their fate hangs by a thread.

This chapter concludes here. Stay tuned for the next chapter.