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

Inside the Imperial Study, everyone was still busy with matters concerning the Shadow Society. Xiao Yanzi and Hong Zhou repeatedly studied the note, trying to find the key information hidden within.

“Hongzhou, look at these symbols. If they correspond to the directions I mentioned before and the map of the capital, could they point to a specific mansion or location?” Xiaoyanzi stared intently at the note, her tone filled with excitement and anticipation.

Following her train of thought, Hongzhou carefully compared the map of the capital in his hand: "Sister-in-law, if that's really the case, these symbols seem to point to... Lord Li's residence! Lord Li has always kept a low profile in court, could he have some kind of shady relationship with Shadow?"

Xiao Yanzi frowned: "Don't jump to conclusions yet. We need more evidence. Perhaps we can start by investigating the people who come and go from his residence."

Meanwhile, Lin Yuxuan and General Zhao Hui were also working diligently to investigate the suspicious seal. They found an old minister who had served in the court for many years, hoping to obtain some clues about the seal from him.

"Sir, have you ever seen such a seal? It is crucial for our investigation of the Shadow Society," Lin Yuxuan asked respectfully, his eyes filled with urgency.

The old minister took the design of the seal and examined it carefully for a long time before slowly saying, "This seal... I seem to have seen it at a court banquet many years ago, but I can't remember who used it. However, I remember there were several envoys from the frontier at that banquet, and the style of this seal seems to be somewhat similar to some patterns from the frontier."

Lin Yuxuan and General Zhao Hui exchanged a glance, both having a new direction in mind. General Zhao Hui said, "Could it be that this Shadow is colluding with the border forces? If so, then things will become even more complicated and troublesome."

Lin Yuxuan nodded: "In any case, let's inform the Emperor and Xiao Yanzi about this first, and then conduct further investigation."

When they returned to the Imperial Study and told everyone the news, the room was immediately filled with discussion.

After a moment of contemplation, Hongli said, "If the Shadow Society is colluding with the forces on the frontier, then their purpose is probably not just to stir up trouble in the palace, but most likely to disrupt the peace of our country's frontier, or even attempt to overthrow the court. We must find out the truth as soon as possible and stop their conspiracy."

Xiao Yanzi said, "Your Majesty, we can first send people to secretly monitor Lord Li's residence, and at the same time investigate the whereabouts of those frontier envoys who appeared at the palace banquet. Perhaps we can find evidence of their collusion."

Hongzhou chimed in, "Your Majesty, your sister-in-law's plan is brilliant. I am willing to participate in the investigation."

Just as everyone was discussing, Little Swallow skipped in, followed by Little Yongqi, Little Erkang, and others.

"Father Emperor, Mother Emperor, we discovered a strange place while playing in the Imperial Garden!" Little Swallow exclaimed excitedly, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Little Swallow asked with a smile, "Oh? My little darlings, what strange thing have you discovered?"

The little swallow said mysteriously, "In a corner of the Imperial Garden, there's a hole hidden by flowers. It's pitch black inside, and it seems to hold some secret!"

Hongli's heart stirred: "There is such a place in this palace? It may be related to the Shadow Society. Xiaoyanzi, take the children back to the inner palace first. I will go with Hongzhou, Lin Yuxuan and others to investigate."

Xiao Yanzi nodded and led the children away from the Imperial Study. Hongli, on the other hand, led Hongzhou and the others towards the mysterious cave entrance in the Imperial Garden. They cautiously entered the cave, where a damp atmosphere filled the air, and they could faintly hear some soft sounds.

"Everyone, proceed with caution. There may be hidden dangers here," Hongli said in a low voice, gripping his sword tightly.

The group moved slowly along the narrow passage, their hearts filled with tension and anticipation. They didn't know what secrets lay hidden in the depths of this darkness—whether it was a crucial clue related to the Shadow Society, or some other unexpected danger awaited them. But for the sake of the court's peace and the world's tranquility, they could only press forward, step by step uncovering the truth behind the layers of mystery.

This chapter is now complete. Stay tuned for the next chapter.