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

Erkang and his entourage hurriedly returned to the palace with the prisoners and the recorded symbols, heading straight for the Imperial Study. The atmosphere inside remained heavy. Hongli sat on the dragon throne, his eyes revealing anxiety and anticipation; Xiaoyanzi paced back and forth beside him, each step seemingly filled with endless worry; Lin Yuhang leaned back in his chair, his body not yet fully recovered, but his eyes were full of concern for Princess Hejing's safety.

"Your Majesty, Princess, Lord Lin, we're back!" Erkang's voice broke the silence in the Imperial Study.

Hongli immediately stood up and asked anxiously, "Erkang, what's the situation? Is there any news about Princess Hejing?"

Erkang stepped forward and said respectfully, “Your Majesty, we have found some clues in the abandoned warehouse in the west of the city. We have captured several guards who said they are under the orders of the mysterious man with the scar on his face, but they do not know the whereabouts of the mysterious man. However, we found some symbols in the corner of the warehouse that are similar to the symbols in the information Mr. Wu gave me.”

Little Swallow quickly came over and said, "Quickly write down the symbols for me! Maybe I can find some important clues in them."

Er Kang handed the paper with the symbols to Xiao Yanzi. Xiao Yanzi examined it carefully, her brows furrowed. "These symbols look so complicated. I really hope Mr. Wu can decipher them quickly."

Lin Yuhang also rose slightly and said, "Bring the prisoners up. I want to interrogate them myself."

A short while later, several prisoners were brought into the imperial study. They trembled all over, knelt on the ground, and dared not lift their heads.

Hongli swept his imposing gaze across the crowd and shouted, "You people dare to get involved in Princess Hejing's disappearance! Now tell me the truth, where exactly is Princess Hejing being hidden?"

One of the prisoners said tremblingly, "Your Majesty, we really don't know! We were just following the orders of the man with the scar on his face to guard this place, and we know nothing else."

Little Swallow said angrily, "You all had better tell the truth! If anything happens to Princess Hejing, none of you will live!"

Another prisoner cried out, "Princess, spare us! We are truly innocent. That mysterious man is ruthless, and we dare not disobey him."

Hongli frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "It seems we won't get any useful information out of them. Take them away and keep them under strict guard."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The guards took the prisoners away.

At this moment, Wu Daozi also rushed to the Imperial Study.

"Your Majesty, Princess, I've heard that Young Master Erkang has brought back new symbolic clues. Let me see them quickly," Wu Daozi said.

Erkang handed the symbolic record to Wu Daozi, who took it and studied it carefully.

After a while, Wu Daozi frowned and said, "Your Majesty, Princess, these symbols are more complex than the previous ones. However, after preliminary analysis, I found that they seem to be related to an ancient organization. This organization has always been hidden in the shadows and is said to have intricate connections with the Shadow Pavilion."

Little Swallow exclaimed in surprise, "The Shadow Pavilion? It's the Shadow Pavilion again! Just how many secrets does this Shadow Pavilion hold? Why is it always involved in these kinds of things?"

Hongli's expression was solemn as he said, "It seems that the matter of the Shadow Pavilion murals that we have been investigating is far more complicated than we imagined. Mr. Wu, please continue to study these symbols and make sure to figure out their meaning as soon as possible."

“Your Majesty, I obey! However, these symbols are extremely difficult to decipher, and I hope Your Majesty can grant me some time,” Wu Daozi said.

"I'm giving you time, but you must hurry! Princess Hejing's safety cannot be delayed in the slightest," Hongli said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wu Daozi stepped aside and continued to focus intently on studying the symbols.

Lin Yuhang said, "Your Majesty, since all these clues point to the Shadow Pavilion, we might as well start with the people related to the Shadow Pavilion and investigate further."

Hongli nodded. "Minister Lin is absolutely right. Su Peisheng, convey my decree that all spies inside and outside the capital intensify their surveillance and investigation of personnel related to the Shadow Pavilion. Report any leads immediately!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Su Peisheng accepted the order and left.

Xiao Yanzi said worriedly, "Your Majesty, Princess Hejing has been missing for so long, I'm really worried about her safety. Could those mysterious forces be plotting against her?"

Hongli held Xiaoyanzi's hand and comforted her, "Xiaoyanzi, I am also very worried about Princess Hejing. But we must remain calm and search for clues step by step. I believe we will definitely find her."

Just then, Little Swallow ran in, her face full of worry.

"Sister, Father Emperor, have we not found Princess Hejing yet? I miss her so much!" Little Swallow said.

Little Swallow crouched down, hugged Little Swallow, and said, "Little Swallow, be good. Father and your sister are trying to find a way to bring Princess Hejing back safely. Don't worry."

Little Swallow raised her head, looked at Hongli, and said, "Father, I also want to help. Can I go out and find Princess Hejing as well?"

Hongli patted Little Swallow's head and said, "Little Swallow, it's dangerous outside, you can't go. Staying in the palace obediently is the greatest help you can give us."

Little Swallow nodded somewhat dejectedly, "Alright, Father Emperor. Then I'll wait for Princess Hejing to return in the palace."

Just as everyone was discussing the next steps, Consort Ling hurriedly entered the Imperial Study.

"Your Majesty, Princess, I heard that Princess Hejing has not been found yet. What should we do?" Consort Ling said anxiously.

Xiao Yanzi said, "Consort Ling, we are trying to find a solution. We have some leads, but further investigation is needed."

Consort Ling nodded slightly and said, "Your Majesty, Princess, I think we can mobilize the palace maids and eunuchs to keep an eye on everything happening in the palace. Maybe we can discover some clues that we have overlooked."

Hongli pondered for a moment and said, "Consort Ling is right. Su Peisheng has already arranged for spies to investigate, and with the people in the palace keeping an eye on things, we may be able to find something. When Su Peisheng returns, have him convey my decree, ordering everyone in the palace to take action and keep an eye on Princess Hejing's whereabouts and any suspicious signs."

“Yes, Your Majesty!” Consort Ling replied.

At this moment, Fu Lun also arrived at the Imperial Study.

"Your Majesty, Princess, I have already arranged for some people to continue searching for clues both inside and outside the capital. In addition, I have also had someone investigate the past of that mysterious man with the scar on his face to see if we can find any useful information," Furen said.

Hongli said with relief, "Fulun, thank you for your hard work. I'm entrusting this matter to you and Erkang. You must find Princess Hejing as soon as possible."

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will certainly not fail in my mission!" Fu Lun said.

Erkang also said, "Your Majesty, I will do everything in my power, even if it means searching every corner of the capital, to find Princess Hejing!"

However, as their investigation deepened, they discovered that the Shadow Pavilion's influence was deeply entrenched and concealed. Each newly discovered clue was like a veil of mist, leaving them even more bewildered. Princess Hejing remained missing, and the mysterious force seemed to be watching their every move from the shadows, ready to launch a new conspiracy at any moment. Could they find Princess Hejing despite the numerous obstacles posed by this mysterious force? What earth-shattering secret lies hidden behind the Shadow Pavilion? End of this chapter. Stay tuned for the next chapter.