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

Although Xiao Yanzi was still angry, she knew that Hongli was right. She frowned and said, "Fourth Prince, what should we do? We can't just stand by and watch Hongzhou suffer like this. The rules of the palace are just too torturous!"

Hongli gazed into the distance, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Little Swallow, we must first find a way to cheer Hongzhou up. His current despondency is not good for himself, for the princess, or for the overall situation in the palace."

Little Swallow nodded: "But right now he's only interested in me, and he probably only feels resistance towards the princess. How can we change his mind?"

At this moment, Hongshi whispered from the side, "Fourth Brother, Little Swallow, I think we might start with Hongzhou's hobbies. Doesn't he like to paint? Maybe we could get the princess involved and help them get to know each other better."

Hongli raised an eyebrow slightly: "Third brother's idea is not bad. I just don't know if the princess is interested in painting, or if she is willing to cooperate."

Little Swallow's eyes lit up: "No matter what, we have to try. I'll go talk to Hongzhou and ask him to put aside his reservations and try to accept the princess."

Hongli looked at her and said, "Little Swallow, it might not be easy for you to talk to Hongzhou. His feelings for you now might make him unable to listen to what you have to say. I'll go instead. After all, I'm his older brother, and he might be able to listen to some of my words."

Xiao Yanzi hesitated for a moment, then bit her lip: "Fourth Prince, you must persuade him well, so that he won't be even more upset."

Hongli patted her shoulder: "Don't worry, Little Swallow. I will choose my words carefully."

Leaving aside Hongli's attempt to persuade Hongzhou, let's focus on Xiaoyanzi, who was walking alone in the palace garden, pondering how to help Hongzhou better accept reality. Unexpectedly, she ran into Niohuru Zhixi.

When Zhixi saw Xiaoyanzi, a flash of jealousy and resentment crossed her eyes. She walked up to her and said sarcastically, "Oh, isn't this Lin Xiaoyan? What are you doing here all alone? Are you plotting how to seduce someone again?"

Little Swallow frowned, looking displeased: "Zhixi, watch your mouth! I haven't provoked you, so don't talk nonsense here."

Zhixi snorted coldly: "Hmph! I'm not talking nonsense. You're always hanging around the Fourth Prince, don't think others can't see through your thoughts. You should stop dreaming about climbing the social ladder!"

Little Swallow's face turned red with anger: "My relationship with the Fourth Prince is just normal, it's not as bad as you think! Don't make baseless accusations!"

Just as the two were at an impasse, Rong Momo emerged from behind the flower bushes. She glared fiercely at Xiao Yanzi, then said obsequiously to Zhixi, "Madam, please don't upset yourself. This Lin Xiaoyan is just an unruly girl; we can't let her get away with such arrogance."

Little Swallow looked at Rong Mama and a bad feeling welled up in her heart: "Rong Mama, this is none of your business, stop stirring up trouble!"

Rong Momo, however, was relentless. She approached Xiao Yanzi, pointed at her nose, and said, "Hmph! You ignorant brat, how dare you disrespect the Princess Consort in this palace? I'll teach you a lesson today!" As she spoke, she reached out to pull Xiao Yanzi.

Little Swallow dodged to the side, angrily saying, "You dare to lay a hand on me! I'm not someone to be trifled with!"

Zhixi sneered from the side, "Oh, still being stubborn. Rong Mama, teach her a lesson and let her know that this palace is not a place where she can run wild."

Having received the order, Rong Momo charged towards Xiao Yanzi with even greater ferocity. Although Xiao Yanzi possessed martial arts skills, she dared not act too recklessly in the palace, and could only dodge while shouting, "You've gone too far! I'm going to tell the Imperial Noble Consort!"

Upon hearing this, Rong Momo felt a little uneasy and slowed her movements. Seeing this, Zhixi quickly scolded, "What are you afraid of! I'm here, what can she do? We'll make her suffer today!"

Just then, a maidservant from Consort Zhen Huan's entourage passed by and, seeing the scene, exclaimed in surprise, "Oh dear, what's going on here? Why are they fighting like this in the palace!"

Rong Momo and Zhi Xi were stunned for a moment. Xiao Yanzi took the opportunity to break free, straightened her clothes, and said to the maid, "Quickly go and invite the Imperial Noble Consort here. They have bullied me like this, and I must demand an explanation!"

The maidservant responded and hurried off to report. Zhixi and Rong Mama exchanged a glance, both feeling uneasy, but they remained defiant: "Hmph, let's see how you try to deny it when the Imperial Noble Consort arrives!"

Before long, Imperial Noble Consort Zhen Huan rushed over. Upon seeing the scene before her, her face darkened: "What's going on here? Such a noisy commotion in the palace is unacceptable!"

Zhixi hurriedly stepped forward and said aggrievedly, "Mother, it was Lin Xiaoyan who spoke rudely to me first. I just wanted to teach her some manners, but she wouldn't let it go and even tried to hit me."

Little Swallow hurriedly defended herself, saying, "Your Highness, they were clearly picking a fight for no reason. Rong Momo even tried to attack me. I was only acting in self-defense. Please investigate thoroughly, Your Highness!"

Zhen Huan looked at the group and frowned. "Alright, stop arguing. No matter what, you should abide by the palace rules. If word gets out that you're arguing like this, what will become of the royal family's reputation? Go back and reflect on your actions. I will take action after I have investigated the matter."

Although Xiao Yanzi, Zhi Xi, and Rong Mama were unwilling, they dared not disobey and could only bow and reply, "Yes, Your Majesty."

After the others left, Zhen Huan sighed slightly, thinking to herself that the strife in the harem was likely to intensify again, and she wondered how much of a storm Xiao Yanzi's involvement in these emotional entanglements would stir up in the palace.

At the Prime Minister's residence, Lord Lin and his wife were discussing Xiao Yanzi's marriage. Madam Lin said worriedly, "My lord, Xiao Yanzi is now entangled with the palace. What should we do? Her affair with Hongzhou has caused quite a stir, and now she's getting close to the Fourth Prince. I'm really afraid she'll be in danger."

Lord Lin frowned: "Madam, you know Xiao Yanzi's personality. Once she's made up her mind, it's hard for us to change it. We can only do our best to protect her and hope that she can see the situation clearly and make the right choice as soon as possible."

Meanwhile, Princess Dilireyao of Xinjiang was staring blankly at herself in the mirror in her palace. Her maidservant whispered, "Princess, why are you so troubled?"

Dilireyao sighed, "I came to this palace to marry someone who doesn't love me. What am I to do? I thought this would be a beautiful marriage, but I never expected..."

The maid comforted her, "Princess, perhaps the Fifth Prince just hasn't realized how good you are yet. You can take the initiative, learn about his preferences, and let him gradually accept you."

A resolute glint flashed in Dilireyao's eyes: "I will. I will not give up easily. I want him to know that I am not just a tool for a political marriage, but also a woman of flesh and blood who longs for love."

Between the palace and the prime minister's residence, everyone's fate remains tightly intertwined with the threads of emotion and power struggles. Xiao Yanzi struggles between Hongli and Hongzhou, Hongzhou tries to accept new feelings amidst his pain, and Hongli weighs love against responsibility. Meanwhile, other women in the palace fight fiercely for their love and status. This grand drama of palace intrigue is unfolding vigorously on the stage during the Yongzheng era, but the story's direction remains uncertain and unpredictable. Everyone in this vortex strives to find their own direction and happiness.