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

Xiao Yanzi and Lin Yuhang returned empty-handed, and anxiety followed them back to the palace.

"Brother, what should we do? Nara Nerbu won't see me, and the rumors are getting worse." Little Swallow's eyes reddened with anxiety.

Lin Yuhang frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "Sister, let's calm down first. Perhaps we can start with someone close to Nara Nerbu, find someone who can speak to us, and convey your feelings."

Little Swallow nodded: "That's the only way. But who in the palace can help us?"

Just then, Xiao Tao rushed in: "Your Majesty, Consort Ling has arrived."

Consort Ling entered the room and saw Xiao Yanzi's worried face. She asked softly, "Sister, I heard you went to Nara Nerbu's residence. Did you run into a brick wall?"

Xiao Yanzi sighed, "Your Highness, Zhixi is causing trouble behind my back. Nara Nerbu refuses to see me, so this matter of becoming empress is probably going to fall through."

Consort Ling held Xiao Yanzi's hand: "Don't worry, sister, I will definitely help you. Although I have been in the palace for many years, I have some connections. I will inquire whether Nara Nerbu has any trusted people, and perhaps we can find a way out."

Little Swallow was moved to tears: "Your Highness, if it could be done like this, it would be wonderful."

No sooner had Consort Ling left than Hongli arrived. Seeing Xiaoyanzi's worried expression, he said with heartache, "Xiaoyanzi, I will not let you suffer. I have ordered people to intensify their investigation into the rumors and make sure that those behind them pay the price."

With tears in her eyes, Xiao Yanzi said, "Your Majesty, why are there so many conspiracies and schemes in this palace? I only want to be with you, but it is so difficult."

Hongli embraced her: "Don't be afraid, I'm here. I've already thought it through. If Nara Nerbu really refuses, I'll find another way. My empress can only be you."

However, one problem after another arose. The next day, rumors suddenly spread throughout the palace that Xiao Yanzi was colluding with foreign powers, intending to seize the Empress's position with their help. This rumor caused an uproar throughout the entire palace.

The ministers submitted memorials demanding that Xiao Yanzi be severely punished.

"Your Majesty, if such actions are true, they constitute a heinous crime of treason! They must not be tolerated!" an old minister said indignantly.

Hongli angrily said, "I believe that Xiaoyanzi did not do this! Someone must have deliberately framed her!"

But the ministers refused to give up. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yanzi was both shocked and furious: "Your Majesty, where did this rumor come from? Why is it so malicious?"

Hongli reassured her, "Little Swallow, I will find out the truth. Don't go out during this time; just stay in the palace and rest assured."

But how could Xiao Yanzi sit still? She secretly found Lin Yuhang: "Brother, we can't just wait like this. I have to find out the truth myself."

Lin Yuhang tried to dissuade her, saying, "Little sister, this is too dangerous. Everyone outside is watching you. If you're not careful, you'll fall into a trap."

Little Swallow said firmly, "Brother, I cannot put the Emperor in a difficult position, nor can I let those villains succeed. I must find out who is spreading rumors behind the scenes."

Ignoring Lin Yuhang's objections, she disguised herself and secretly investigated the palace. By chance, she overheard two palace maids whispering in a corner.

Do you really think this Imperial Noble Consort would collude with foreign powers?

"Who knows? But the rumor is so detailed, it might be true. I heard that someone saw the Imperial Noble Consort secretly meeting with a foreign envoy."

Little Swallow couldn't hold back any longer and rushed forward to ask, "Where did you hear these rumors?"

The two palace maids were startled. When they saw it was Xiao Yanzi, they knelt down in fear: "Your Highness, we only heard it from others. We don't know who it was."

Feeling annoyed, Xiao Yanzi was about to leave when she saw Rong Momo watching her coldly from a short distance away.

"Granny Rong, are you the one pulling the strings behind my back?" Little Swallow glared angrily.

Rong Momo feigned innocence: "Your Highness, you can't make false accusations. This old servant was just passing by and didn't hear anything."

Xiao Yanzi knew she wouldn't get anything out of her, so she had no choice but to return to the palace. She knew that the turmoil in the palace had only just begun, and whether she and Hongli could hold on to each other amidst all the conspiracies and protect the upcoming coronation ceremony was still unknown.

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