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

After Hongshi silently kept his feelings to himself and wholeheartedly assisted Hongli in handling state affairs, the palace and the Prime Minister's residence seemed to be shrouded in a thin veil. It appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, undercurrents were surging. It was like the calm before the storm, waiting for an opportunity to unleash a storm.

That day, the sun shone brightly. Little Swallow was practicing her sword in the Prime Minister's garden. Her movements were lithe and her swordsmanship sharp and powerful; the flowers and grass trembled slightly where her sword flashed. Just as she was engrossed in her practice, Little Peach rushed in, her expression panicked: "Miss, something terrible has happened! Master has suddenly fainted in court!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yanzi's long sword clattered to the ground, and her face instantly turned deathly pale: "What? Explain yourself! How could Father suddenly faint?"

Xiao Tao gasped, "I don't know the specifics, but I heard that she collapsed without warning during a meeting in the court. She has been carried back to the manor, and the lady is by her bedside, frantic with worry."

Xiao Yanzi was extremely anxious and rushed to Lord Lin's room. As soon as she stepped into the room, she saw Madam Lin sitting by the bed with tears in her eyes, while Lord Lin lay on the bed, pale and unconscious.

Little Swallow rushed to the bedside, grasped Lord Lin's hand, and cried out, "Father, wake up! What's wrong?" But Lord Lin did not respond.

At this moment, the physician from the manor arrived and took Lord Lin's pulse. After a moment, the physician frowned, his expression grave. Little Swallow asked anxiously, "Doctor, how is my father? Why did he suddenly faint?"

The doctor shook his head: "Miss Lin, Lord Lin's illness came on very suddenly, and I cannot determine the cause at the moment. Judging from the pulse, it seems that he has been poisoned by an extremely rare toxin, but I am not sure. I will prescribe some medicine and try to treat him to see if there is any chance of improvement."

Little Swallow's eyes widened, her face filled with shock and anger: "Poisoned? How could he be poisoned? Father is in the imperial court, how could he be poisoned for no reason?"

Madam Lin was already sobbing uncontrollably: "My husband has been an upright official all his life. Who could be so cruel as to commit such a heinous act?"

Little Swallow fought back her tears, stood up, and said with a determined look in her eyes, "Mother, don't panic. I will definitely find out the truth, find the mastermind, and avenge Father!"

She turned to Xiao Tao and said, "Xiao Tao, go to the palace and invite the Fourth Prince over. We might need his help with this matter." Xiao Tao nodded quickly and hurried away.

Xiao Yanzi paced back and forth in her room, her mind racing with thoughts. She knew all too well that the power struggles within the palace and the court never ceased, and her father's poisoning must be part of some conspiracy. But who on earth would dare to lay a hand on the powerful and influential Lord Lin?

Before long, Hongli arrived in a hurry with Xiaotao. He entered the room and saw the unconscious Lord Lin and Xiaoyanzi with tears streaming down her face, and his heart ached.

"Little Swallow, don't be too sad. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give Lord Lin justice." Hongli held Little Swallow's shoulder and comforted her gently.

Xiao Yanzi raised her head and looked at Hongli, her eyes full of trust and reliance: "Fourth Prince, I believe in you. But the people in this palace are treacherous, and I'm really afraid that I won't be able to find out the truth."

Hongli gently pulled her into his arms: "Don't be afraid, I'm here. Let's start by investigating the people and things Lord Lin has been in contact with in court recently, and we'll definitely find some clues."

Just then, Hongzhou arrived after hearing the news. He entered the room and frowned upon seeing the scene before him: "What exactly happened? How could Lord Lin have suddenly been poisoned?"

Xiao Yanzi briefly recounted what had happened, and Hong Zhou angrily exclaimed, "How could this happen! To openly poison someone in the imperial court is utterly lawless! I will not let the mastermind behind this get away with it!"

After discussing it for a while, the three decided to start by questioning Lord Lin's close attendants, asking if anyone suspicious had approached him recently. The attendants all shook their heads, indicating that they had not noticed anything unusual.

Little Swallow was frantic with worry, yet at a loss for what to do. Suddenly, she remembered Rong Momo and Zhixi. They had made things difficult for her many times before; could it be that they were targeting her and thus turning against her father?

She shared her doubts with Hongli and Hongzhou. Hongli pondered for a moment and said, "Although we cannot be certain, they are indeed suspects. I will immediately send people to secretly investigate their whereabouts and recent activities."

Meanwhile, in the palace, Niohuru Zhixi was sitting in her room, leisurely drinking tea. Rong Momo was serving her beside her, a smug smile on her face.

"Granny, do you think Xiao Yanzi will be thrown into chaos now that Lord Lin has fallen? Humph, who told her to dare to oppose the Princess Consort? This is what will happen to her!" Granny Rong said viciously.

Zhixi put down her teacup, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Hmph, this is just the beginning. I'd like to see how long she can remain so arrogant."

However, unbeknownst to them, their every move was being watched by Hongli's men. As the investigation deepened, clues gradually surfaced, seemingly pointing to a larger conspiracy. This conspiracy not only concerned Lord Lin's life and death but also involved numerous forces within the palace and court, potentially even affecting the fate of the entire nation. Could Xiao Yanzi, Hongli, and Hongzhou uncover the truth amidst the dense fog of mystery and save Lord Lin? A thrilling investigation and power struggle were quietly unfolding.