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

Little Swallow tugged at Hongli's sleeve and said anxiously, "Your Highness, look, there are spies all around this Prime Minister's residence. How are we going to get in?" As she spoke, her brows furrowed and her face was full of worry.

Hongli's gaze was calm. After looking around, he said, "My dear consort, don't panic. Let's find a place to observe first, and then look for an opportunity to sneak in."

Hongzhou crossed his arms and pursed his lips, saying, "Hmph, this Minister of Rites is really persistent! Your Highness, how about I go and distract those spies first, and you can take the opportunity to go in?"

Consort Fucha quickly stopped him, saying, "Prince He, this is too dangerous! What if something happens to you!"

Little Swallow's eyes lit up, and she chimed in, "Sister, Hongzhou is highly skilled in martial arts, maybe he can do it! Your Highness, what do you think?"

Hongli pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Hongzhou, if you go to lure them away, be careful and do not linger in battle."

Hongzhou laughed heartily and said, "Your Highness, don't worry! I'll go and meet them right now, and I'll make sure I run them in the dark!" With that, he rushed off to the other side, deliberately making a big commotion.

The informants were indeed drawn to the scene, shouting, "It's over there! Chase after it!" In an instant, chaos ensued.

Seeing this, Little Swallow excitedly said, "Your Highness, let's go!"

Hongli took Xiaoyanzi's hand and, together with his primary wife, Lady Fucha, took advantage of the chaos to rush towards the back gate of the Prime Minister's residence.

Upon reaching the back door, Little Swallow gently knocked and whispered, "Little Peach, A-Zhu, open the door quickly!"

A moment later, the door opened a crack, and Xiao Tao peeked out. Seeing that it was Xiao Yanzi and the others, she was both surprised and delighted. She quickly opened the door and said, "Miss, Your Highness, you're finally back! We were so worried about you!"

A-Zhu chimed in, "Yes, Miss, things haven't been peaceful in this manor these past few days!"

Little Swallow hurriedly asked, "Why is things not peaceful?"

Xiao Tao frowned and said, "These past few days, there have been some strangers loitering outside the mansion. We don't know what they want, and the master and mistress are very worried!"

Hongli's expression hardened, and he said, "It seems the Minister of Rites has extended his reach quite far, even into the Prime Minister's residence."

Consort Fucha, the primary consort, said worriedly, "Then how can these ancient books remain safely in the study?"

Little Swallow clenched her fist and said firmly, "No matter what, let's go to the study and look for it first!"

The group quietly made their way to the study. Just as they reached the door, they heard the sound of something being rummaged through inside.

Little Swallow's eyes widened, and she whispered, "Your Highness, there are people inside!"

Hongli made a shushing gesture, then gently pushed open the door, only to see a man in black rummaging through the bookshelves.

Hongli shouted, "Who dares to be so insolent here!"

The man in black was startled and turned to try to escape through the window.

Little Swallow rushed forward and shouted, "Trying to run? Not so easy!" With that, she swung her sword to block the man in black's path.

The man in black drew his knife and said menacingly, "Mind your own business, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

Hongzhou returned just then and, seeing the scene, laughed, "Oh, there's another fool who doesn't know his own limits! Let's see how I deal with you!" With that, he and Xiaoyanzi began fighting with the man in black.

In no time, the man in black was subdued. Hongzhou stepped on the man in black and shouted, "Tell me, who sent you!"

The man in black gritted his teeth and refused to utter a sound.

Little Swallow said angrily, "Hmph, still so stubborn! Your Highness, why don't we hand him over to the authorities for questioning?"

Hongli frowned slightly and said, "This is not appropriate. This matter involves many people, and if we hand it over to the authorities, the news might leak out. Let's lock him up first and then interrogate him slowly."

Afterwards, everyone searched carefully for the ancient book in the study, but after searching for a long time, they found nothing.

Little Swallow said anxiously, "Oh dear, I can't find it! Could someone have taken it?"

Consort Fucha also said anxiously, "What should we do? Without the ancient book, how can we unravel the secrets of the spirit pearl and the jade pendant!"

At this moment, Lin Yuhang walked in. Seeing the scene inside, he was first taken aback, then asked, "Sister, Your Highness, what's going on?"

Xiao Yanzi briefly recounted what had happened. After listening, Lin Yuhang pondered for a moment and said, "Sister, I remember seeing Father take a rather important book to his secret room before. Could it be the ancient book you're looking for?"

Little Swallow exclaimed in surprise, "Really? Brother, then take us there quickly!"

Lin Yuhang nodded and led everyone to Lord Lin's secret room.

Lin Yuhang knocked on the door and called out, "Father, it's me, Yuhang. My sister and the others are back. They need to see you!"

A moment later, the door opened, and Lord Lin, seeing everyone, showed a hint of relief on his face, saying, "You're finally back. Come in quickly."

Once inside the secret room, Little Swallow couldn't wait to say, "Father, we're looking for an ancient book about the Five Elements and the Eight Trigrams. We heard you brought it here, is that right?"

Lord Lin looked at Xiao Yanzi and said slowly, "There is such an ancient book, but this book is of great importance. What do you need it for?"

Hongli stepped forward, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "Lord Lin, to be honest, this ancient book is related to a major event we are investigating concerning the conflict between the court and the martial arts world. I hope you can lend me the book."

Lord Lin frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Your Highness, since that's the case, then you may take this ancient book and use it. I just hope you can handle it properly and not let it fall into the hands of evil people."

Little Swallow said happily, "Dad, you're so good to me! Don't worry about me!"

After obtaining the ancient book, everyone sat together and began to study it.

As Xiao Yanzi looked at the ancient book, she muttered, "This stuff is so complicated, Your Highness, can you understand it?"

Hongli looked at it intently and replied, "My dear consort, it is somewhat obscure and difficult to understand, but I believe that as long as we ponder it carefully, we will definitely be able to find the clues."

Hongzhou scratched his head and said helplessly, "Ugh, just looking at all these words gives me a headache. You guys are much better. Take your time studying them. I'll go keep watch for you."

Fucha's primary consort said softly, "Your Highness, can the clues in this ancient book really help us unravel the secret? I'm so worried."

Little Swallow comforted her, "Sister, don't worry, with so many of us working together, we'll definitely be able to do it!"

Just as everyone was engrossed in studying the ancient texts, outside the Prime Minister's residence, the Minister of Rites, upon learning of the black-clad men's failure, slammed his fist on the table in fury and roared, "A bunch of useless fools! They can't even handle this simple matter! Keep an eye on the Prime Minister's residence, and don't let them ruin my plans!"

Inside the Prime Minister's residence, will Xiao Yanzi and her friends be able to find crucial clues in the ancient books and unravel the secrets of the spirit pearl and jade pendant? How will they deal with the Minister of Rites' next move? The gears of fate continue to turn, and the story continues.

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