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

Xiao Yanzi, Hongli, and Hongshi stood in the secluded valley, the autumn wind rustling, as if sighing for their entanglement.

Hongli turned slightly to the side and said to Xiaoyanzi in a low voice, "Xiaoyanzi, don't call me Father Emperor anymore. If others hear it, it might cause trouble. Just call me Fourth Prince."

Little Swallow blinked, and although she was still a little awkward, she nodded obediently: "Fourth Prince, I've got it. It's just that palace affairs are too complicated, and I'm really a little scared."

Hongshi watched them from the side, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but he didn't say anything.

At this moment, Hongzhou was drunkenly pacing around his palace, while Princess Dili Leyao sat beside him, her eyes filled with grievance and helplessness.

Dilireyao spoke softly, "Your Highness, you have been like this for many days. Why is that? Do you think I am so worthless?"

Hongzhou stopped and looked at her. Although he felt guilty, he could not hide his longing for Xiaoyanzi: "Princess, it's not that you are not good enough, it's just that my heart has already been given to someone else."

Dili Leyao stood up and approached Hongzhou: "Your Highness, I have traveled a long way to come here, full of joy to marry you, but you are so indifferent. Do you know that in Xinjiang, if a man treats his wife like this, he will be despised?"

Hongzhou smiled bitterly: "Princess, I know I've wronged you, but I can't force myself when it comes to matters of the heart."

At the Prime Minister's residence, servants sent by Lord Lin were searching everywhere for Xiao Yanzi. Servant A said to Servant B, "This young lady is really a worry; she always disappears without a trace."

Servant B shook his head helplessly: "It's all because Miss's temperament has changed so drastically. But Master has instructed us to find Miss."

Meanwhile, in Youyou Valley, Xiao Yanzi and her two companions were about to leave. Hongshi said to Hongli, "Fourth Brother, I'm going back to the palace first. If anything happens, I'll come and let you know."

Hongli nodded: "Third brother, you go back to the palace first, Xiaoyanzi and I will stay a little longer."

After Hongshi left, Xiaoyanzi looked at Hongli and said, "Fourth Prince, what do you think we should do about Hongzhou? He must be in great pain right now."

Hongli sighed: "I've also been thinking about Hongzhou's matter. However, this royal marriage involves too many interests and is not something we can easily control."

Little Swallow frowned: "But I always feel that I'm the one who ruined him. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't be so resistant to this marriage."

Hongli gently patted her shoulder: "Little Swallow, this is not entirely your fault. Hongzhou himself is well aware of the helplessness involved, but he just finds it hard to accept for the time being."

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves approached. It was Xiao Tao arriving with the people from the Prime Minister's residence. Xiao Tao cried out anxiously, "Miss, we've finally found you! Master is very worried about you at home!"

Little Swallow said somewhat embarrassedly, "Little Peach, I just came out to relax, I'm sorry to have made you worry."

Hongli looked at Xiaotao and the others: "Now that the people from the Prime Minister's residence have arrived, you should go back first and not let your family worry too much."

Xiao Yanzi nodded and said to Hongli, "Fourth Prince, I'll head back to the manor now and we can discuss this another day."

Xiao Yanzi returned to the Prime Minister's residence with Xiao Tao, and Lord Lin hurriedly came to greet them: "Daughter, where have you been? I was so worried about you!"

Little Swallow smiled and said, "Dad, I just went to a valley to be alone for a while."

Madam Lin also came over and took Xiao Yanzi's hand: "You child, you mustn't do that again next time."

In the palace, Imperial Noble Consort Zhen Huan summoned Hongzhou to her side once again.

Zhen Huan said sternly, "Hongzhou, you can't continue to be so depressed! Now that you've married the princess, you should treat her well and not ruin the royal family's reputation for your own selfish desires!"

Hongzhou lowered his head and said, "Mother, I know I was wrong, but I am really heartbroken."

Zhen Huan shook her head helplessly: "You have to endure it even if you feel uncomfortable! You need to know that your every move is related to the reputation of the royal family and the relationship between the court and the border."

Meanwhile, Xiao Yanzi was also restless in the Prime Minister's residence. She paced back and forth in her room, thinking about Hongli and Hongzhou.

A-Zhu walked in and looked at Xiao-Yan-Zi: "Miss, is something on your mind?"

Xiao Yanzi sighed, "Azhu, you don't understand. The emotional entanglements in the palace are truly exhausting."

Ah Zhu said softly, "Miss, no matter what, you must take good care of yourself. If you have any worries, you can talk to me about them."

Little Swallow looked at Ah Zhu gratefully: "Ah Zhu, with you here, I feel a little more at ease."

Meanwhile, at the market outside the palace, Lin Yuhang was strolling through the streets with Lin Yuxuan. Lin Yuxuan excitedly looked around at everything: "Brother, look at this mask, it's so beautiful!"

Lin Yuhang smiled and said, "If you like it, I'll buy it for you."

Suddenly, they spotted a familiar figure—it was Hongshi. Lin Yuhang stepped forward to greet him, "Third Prince, what brings you here?"

Hongshi smiled and said, "I'm just out of the palace to take a walk and see what life is like in the countryside."

Lin Yuxuan looked at Hongshi curiously: "Third Prince, are you very powerful in the palace every day?"

Hongshi was amused by him: "That's not the case. There are many troubles in the palace too."

As they were talking, a little beggar accidentally bumped into Lin Yuhang, and the broken bowl in his hand fell to the ground. Lin Yuhang was not angry. Instead, he squatted down, picked up the bowl, and handed it to the little beggar: "Be more careful next time."

Seeing this scene, Hongshi felt even more favorably disposed towards Lin Yuhang.

Meanwhile, in the palace, Hongli was in the Imperial Garden with Su Peisheng.

Hongli asked softly, "Su Peisheng, have you heard the rumors circulating in the palace recently?"

Su Peisheng respectfully replied, "Fourth Master, there are indeed some rumors circulating in the palace, but this servant has not paid them any mind. However, the marriage between the Fifth Prince and the Xinjiang Princess has been the subject of much discussion."

Hongli frowned: "These rumors must not reach Father Emperor's ears, otherwise it will cause another uproar."

Su Peisheng nodded: "Don't worry, Fourth Master, this servant will take care."

Xiao Yanzi stayed at the Prime Minister's residence for several days, but her mind was still preoccupied with matters of the palace. She decided to enter the palace again to see Hongli.

After Xiao Yanzi entered the palace, she quietly went to the place where she had arranged to meet Hongli. Hongli was already waiting there.

Xiao Yanzi said, "Fourth Prince, I've been feeling uneasy these past few days at the Prime Minister's residence. I think we should think of a way to resolve Hongzhou's matter."

Hongli nodded: "That's exactly what I was thinking too. I think we might start with the princess. If we can get the princess and Hongzhou to get along, things might turn around."

Little Swallow's eyes lit up: "Fourth Prince, this plan is excellent. However, this princess seems quite stubborn; I wonder if she will listen to us."

Hongli pondered for a moment: "Let's give it a try first, it's better than sitting and waiting to die."

Just as they were discussing this, Niohuru Zhixi passed by with Rong Momo. When Zhixi saw Xiaoyanzi and Hongli together, the flames of jealousy in her heart burned fiercely again.

Zhixi said sarcastically, "Oh, isn't this Miss Lin and Fourth Master? Why are you secretly discussing things here?"

Little Swallow frowned: "What we're discussing is none of your business!"

Rong Momo chimed in from the side, "You silly girl, how dare you speak to the Princess Consort like that! You have no manners at all!"

Hongli's face darkened: "Zhixi, don't try to cause trouble here!"

Zhixi sneered: "I'm being unreasonable? Fourth Master, don't forget your place. Don't let this woman of unknown origin bewitch you!"

Xiao Yanzi was so angry that she wanted to retort, but Hongli stopped her.

Hongli said coldly, "Zhixi, if you continue to be so rude, don't blame me for disregarding our past relationship!"

Zhixi snorted and turned to leave with Rong Mama.

Xiao Yanzi said angrily, "That Zhixi is really too much! Fourth Prince, why did you stop me? I want to reason with her!"

Hongli said helplessly, "Little Swallow, arguing with her will only cause more trouble. We have more important things to do."

Although Xiao Yanzi was still angry, she knew that Hongli was right.

They continued to discuss how to help Hongzhou and the princess improve their relationship, while the power struggles and emotional entanglements in the palace continued to spread and ferment under the red walls and yellow tiles, like an invisible net that tightly bound everyone within it, making it difficult for them to break free.