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

In the cold palace, Niohuru Zhixi was racking her brains over how to send a message. With her brows furrowed, she shouted at the palace maid, "You fool! If you don't come up with a solution soon, I will not let you off!"

The palace maid, timid and hesitant, said, "Your Highness, perhaps we could secretly slip notes to the purchasing agents when they come and go from the Cold Palace."

Zhixi's eyes lit up, but then dimmed instantly: "This method is too risky. If it's discovered, we'll all be dead. Let's think of something else!"

Inside the Imperial Study, Emperor Hongli and his ministers were discussing countermeasures in earnest.

Fu Heng said, "Your Majesty, I believe the most urgent task is to strengthen the palace guards to prevent the Shadow faction from becoming suspicious and resorting to desperate measures."

Hongzhou nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty, what Fuheng said is absolutely right. At the same time, we should keep a close watch on those guards and eunuchs who are suspected, so as not to alert them."

Lin Yuxuan then said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to personally investigate the strongholds of those martial arts sects in the capital. Perhaps we can find more clues."

Hongli pondered for a moment: "Yuxuan, this is dangerous. I will send General Zhaohui with you to look after each other."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lin Yuxuan accepted the order.

At this moment, Su Peisheng hurriedly entered the imperial study, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, this old servant has noticed something unusual in the palace. Several eunuchs have been behaving suspiciously lately, as if they are passing on some message."

Hongli's gaze sharpened: "Has the matter been investigated thoroughly?"

Su Peisheng replied, "This old servant is still investigating, but they are extremely cautious and we have not yet learned the exact details."

Hongzhou roared, "He must be a traitor within the Shadow Society! Your Majesty, we cannot tolerate this! Arrest him and torture him severely!"

Hongli shook his head: "We must not act rashly. Arresting people without evidence will only alert them. Su Peisheng, continue to keep an eye on things and report back immediately if there is any news."

"Whoo."

In the inner palace, Little Swallow took Little Swallow for a walk in the garden. Little Swallow hopped and skipped, chasing butterflies and curiously looking at the flowers in the flower bushes.

Little Swallow looked at Little Swallow with a loving expression: "My darling, you can't run around in this palace, understand?"

Little Swallow replied, "Empress Mother, I know. But this palace is so boring. I wish I could be as free as I am outside."

Little Swallow laughed and said, "Although there are many rules in the palace, there are also many interesting things. When Father Emperor is done with his work, let's have a good family gathering."

Consort Ling walked over, smiling, and said, "Little Swallow, Little Swallow, you're here."

Little Swallow bowed and said, "Greetings to Consort Ling."

Consort Ling took Little Swallow's hand and said, "Little Swallow is so cute. I brought you some snacks. Have a taste."

Little Swallow's eyes lit up: "Thank you, Consort Ling!"

Little Swallow said gratefully, "Your Highness, Consort Ling, you always take such good care of us."

Consort Ling said softly, "It's only right that we support each other in this palace. By the way, is there any new news from the Emperor?"

Little Swallow shook her head: "We don't know yet. We just hope that His Majesty can successfully solve the mystery of the Shadow Society."

At this moment, Lin Yuxuan and General Zhao Hui had already begun investigating the strongholds of martial arts sects. They arrived at the outside of a secluded mansion, where the surroundings were eerily quiet.

Lin Yuxuan said in a low voice, "General, this place seems ordinary, but it exudes an unusual aura. We must be careful."

General Zhao Hui gripped the hilt of his sword: "Young master, rest assured, with me here, nothing will happen."

The two quietly sneaked into the courtyard, only to find it empty, but there were some fresh footprints on the ground, suggesting that people had been discussing things there not long ago.

Lin Yuxuan crouched down to examine the footprints: "General, judging from these footprints, they must have left in a hurry, they must have noticed something."

General Zhao Hui frowned: "It seems we are still a step too late, but this also means we are on the right track."

They continued their search of the mansion, hoping to find some overlooked clues, while the undercurrents within the palace grew increasingly turbulent. Various factions were plotting their own ends. Could Hongli and Xiaoyanzi find a way out amidst these perils? Everything remained uncertain. End of this chapter. Stay tuned for the next chapter.