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

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."

Meanwhile, Xiao Yanzi, Hongli, and Hongzhou were in the Prime Minister's residence, their faces etched with worry over Lord Lin's poisoning. Xiao Yanzi paced anxiously around the room, then suddenly stopped and said to Hongli, "Fourth Prince, I want to go to Father's study where he usually works; perhaps we can find some clues."

Hongli nodded: "Alright, let's go together."

The three entered the study, where a faint scent of ink filled the air. Xiao Yanzi searched around, while Hong Zhou examined the books on the bookshelf, and Hong Li focused on the documents on the desk.

Suddenly, Little Swallow exclaimed, "Fourth Prince, look what this is!"

Hongli and Hongzhou hurried over and saw that Xiaoyanzi was holding a piece of paper with some strange words written on it: "Shadow in the Dark Night, Secrets of the Court, Robbery of the Prime Minister's Residence".

Hong Zhou frowned: "What does this mean? Is Dark Shadow some kind of mysterious organization?"

Hongli pondered for a moment: "It seems that this matter is by no means simple. There must be a hidden force behind it."

Little Swallow clutched the note tightly: "No matter what it is, I must find out the truth and save my father!"

At this moment, Su Peisheng rushed over: "Fourth Prince, this old servant has found some information. Recently, in the court, Lord Lin opposed the allocation of funds for a water conservancy project. It seems that the mastermind behind that project is Gao Wuyong, who is secretly supporting it and colluding with some foreign officials."

Hongli's eyes turned cold: "Gao Wuyong? How did he get involved in this?"

Hongzhou sneered, "This eunuch is always restless; he must be trying to gain personal profit from this!"

Little Swallow asked in confusion, "But what does this have to do with Father's poisoning?"

Hongli said, "Perhaps Lord Lin blocked their path to wealth, so they resorted to murder. But this is just speculation, and more evidence is needed."

Just then, Xiao Tao came in and said, "Miss, General Zhao Hui requests an audience."

The group arrived at the front hall, and General Zhao Hui bowed and said, "Fourth Prince, I have heard about Lord Lin's matter and have some doubts. Although there have been some unusual developments on the border recently, it seems that a force is deliberately spreading rumors and creating a tense atmosphere behind the scenes. I suspect that this is related to the internal strife in the court."

Hongli was startled: "General, are you saying that the border incident and Lord Lin's poisoning are part of the same conspiracy?"

Zhao Hui nodded: "This humble general has such doubts. If this conspiracy succeeds, not only will the court be in turmoil, but the border regions will also be plunged into crisis."

Hongzhou said angrily, "Who on earth is so bold as to make arrangements in both the imperial court and the frontier at the same time!"

Xiao Yanzi recalled the note and said, "Could it be that the Dark Shadow organization is manipulating everything behind the scenes?"

Everyone fell into deep thought. At this moment, Imperial Noble Consort Zhen Huan also arrived at the Prime Minister's residence. Seeing the solemn expressions on everyone's faces, she asked, "What's going on? Have you found any clues?"

Hongli explained the situation in detail. Zhen Huan frowned: "It seems there's more to this than meets the eye. We can't panic; we must be careful to avoid alerting them."

Xiao Yanzi looked at Zhen Huan: "Your Highness, do you have any ideas?"

Zhen Huan pondered for a moment: "Let's start with Gao Wuyong and secretly investigate his whereabouts and the people he contacts. Also, Hongzhou, you can use your connections with officials outside the palace to gather information. Hongli, you should also keep an eye on the movements of all parties in the palace."

Hongzhou replied, "Your subject understands."

Hongli nodded: "Mother, rest assured, I will act with caution."

Little Swallow said firmly, "I won't be idle either. I'm going to meet that Granny Rong. Maybe I can get some information out of her."

Hongli said worriedly, "Little Swallow, you must be careful. Rong Momo is cunning, and Zhixi will definitely protect her."

Little Swallow laughed and said, "Fourth Prince, don't worry. I have a plan."

So, Little Swallow secretly sneaked into the palace and arrived near Rong Momo's residence. She hid in a corner, waiting for her chance.

A moment later, Rong Momo came out carrying a basin of water, muttering, "Hmph, that Little Swallow, she'll be dealt with by the Princess Consort sooner or later."

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiao Yanzi appeared and blocked Rong Mama's path: "Rong Mama, what are you saying!"

Granny Rong was startled. When she saw it was Xiao Yanzi, she exclaimed in horror, "You... how did you get here?"

Little Swallow approached her: "Granny Rong, you'd better tell the truth, did you and Zhixi harm my father?"

Granny Rong shook her head frantically, "It wasn't me, it wasn't me! I don't know anything!"

Little Swallow glared at her angrily: "You dare to lie! If you don't tell the truth, I will definitely not let you off easily!"

Rong Momo said tremblingly, "It really wasn't me. I was just following the orders of the Princess Consort. I really don't know anything else."

Xiao Yanzi's heart skipped a beat: "What about Zhixi? Has she done anything unusual?"

Rong Momo hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Fujin...Fujin has recently had contact with a mysterious person. I only heard them mention some plan, and I don't know anything else."

Little Swallow pressed on, "Who was that mysterious person? What did he look like?"

Rong Momo said tremblingly, "I didn't see clearly, I only know it was a man, dressed in black."

Little Swallow pondered, realizing there must be someone else behind this. She warned Rong Mama, "If you dare to lie to me, I will definitely come back for you."

After saying this, Xiao Yanzi hurriedly left. She returned to the Prime Minister's residence and told Hongli and the others what had happened.

Hong Zhou said, "Who could this mysterious person be? Could he be one of the Dark Shadows?"

Hongli said, "It's still unclear. But we have a new clue, so let's start with this mysterious person and uncover the truth behind this conspiracy to save Lord Lin."

The group rallied their spirits, but the intricate web of power struggles within the palace and court grew increasingly complex. Could they find the crucial clues amidst the fog of mystery and successfully break the deadlock? And how would the enemy lurking in the shadows respond to their pursuit?