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

The atmosphere in the imperial study grew increasingly heavy, like dark clouds looming overhead, making it hard to breathe. Hongli paced back and forth in the study, pondering a solution.

"Judging from the current situation, the Shadow Pavilion's forces are complex and intertwined. We must proceed with caution and prudentness," Hongli said, stopping in his tracks with a determined look in his eyes.

Hongzhou nodded slightly, "What Your Majesty says is absolutely right. However, the Shadow Pavilion is extremely well hidden, and it will probably not be easy for us to find what they are looking for."

Little Swallow frowned and said worriedly, "Yes, Your Majesty. Moreover, the Shadow Pavilion has already made a move against the palace. They will definitely have follow-up actions. We must come up with a solution as soon as possible and not let them succeed again!"

Hongli looked at Xiaoyanzi with a reassuring gaze, "Xiaoyanzi, don't be too anxious. We need to calm down and analyze this carefully."

At this moment, Su Peisheng entered the imperial study and said, "Your Majesty, Fu Lun and Er Kang request an audience."

"Let them in quickly!" Hongli said.

Fu Lun and Er Kang strode into the Imperial Study. After bowing, Fu Lun said, "Your Majesty, we have strengthened patrols in the capital, but we have not found any unusual activity from the Shadow Pavilion."

Erkang continued, "Father, the Shadow Pavilion acts mysteriously. They must have noticed our actions, which is why they are being even more cautious."

Hongzhou said, "Perhaps we can start with their network of connections and see if we can find any clues. The taverns and casinos in the capital, where all sorts of people gather, might be able to dig out some useful clues."

After a moment's thought, Furen said, "What the Prince said makes sense. I also have some spies in the capital. I will go and instruct them to increase surveillance in these areas."

"Alright, I'll leave this matter to you, Fu Lun. Be careful and don't alert the enemy," Hongli said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Furen replied.

Erkang stepped forward and said, "Father, I would also like to go along. Perhaps we can discover some clues that others have overlooked."

Hongli looked at Erkang with approval in his eyes, "Alright, you go with Fulun. But be careful and don't be reckless if you encounter danger."

"Your subject understands!" Er Kang said firmly.

After Fu Lun and Er Kang left, Xiao Yanzi suddenly remembered something, "Your Majesty, I wonder how Wu Daozi's research on the formation is progressing? If we can break the formation as soon as possible and find the Shadow Pavilion's lair, we can take the initiative to attack."

Hongli frowned slightly. "I have also been worried about this matter. Su Peisheng, go and convey my decree, instructing Wu Daozi to speed up his research. If there is any progress, report to me immediately."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Su Peisheng hurriedly left.

Hongzhou said, "Brother, since the Shadow Pavilion is so eager to find that thing related to the secret of the palace, it must be of great importance to them. Could we use this to our advantage and set a trap to lure them in?"

A glint flashed in Hongli's eyes. "Fifth Brother, your idea is not bad. But what kind of trap should we set to lure the Shadow Pavilion into it?"

Little Swallow said excitedly, "Your Majesty, we can spread false information, saying that we have found what they are looking for, and then deliberately reveal a flaw to lure them in to steal it. That way, we can wipe them all out in one fell swoop!"

Hongzhou smiled and said, "Your Majesty's idea is good! However, we need to be careful in spreading the news and not let the Shadow Pavilion see any flaws."

Hongli nodded. "Yes, this matter needs further consideration. We need to find a suitable person to spread this false information, and we need to make the Shadow Pavilion believe it."

Just as everyone was discussing countermeasures, they suddenly heard a commotion outside.

Hongli frowned. "What happened?"

Su Peisheng rushed in, “Your Majesty, it’s Little Swallow. She was playing with some eunuchs in the Imperial Garden when she accidentally fell down and is crying now.”

Upon hearing this, Little Swallow immediately became anxious. "I'll go take a look!" she said, and hurriedly ran towards the Imperial Garden.

Watching Xiao Yanzi's departing figure, Hongli said to Hongzhou, "Fifth Brother, Xiao Yanzi is now our top priority for protection. We cannot allow any more accidents to happen to her. The Shadow Pavilion may very well target her again."

Hongzhou nodded solemnly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will send more people to secretly protect Little Swallow."

In the Imperial Garden, Little Swallow saw Little Swallow sitting on the ground crying, her knee scraped and bleeding. Liu Qing, Liu Hong, and several eunuchs stood by, looking anxious.

"Little Swallow, how are you? Does it hurt?" Little Swallow picked up Little Swallow with heartache.

"Empress, it hurts..." Little Swallow cried.

"Don't be afraid, I'll take you to see Physician Liu right away." Little Swallow said, and then carried Little Swallow toward the Imperial Hospital.

Along the way, Little Swallow sobbed, "Sister Queen, am I really stupid? I can't even walk properly..."

Little Swallow quickly comforted her, "Little Swallow isn't stupid, it was just an accident. You see, everyone falls down accidentally sometimes. Once you're healed, I'll play with you again, okay?"

“Okay…” Little Swallow said, her voice choked with emotion.

Upon arriving at the Imperial Hospital, Physician Liu hurriedly treated Little Swallow's wound. While treating the wound, Physician Liu said, "Your Majesty, this is just a superficial injury, nothing serious. Just apply some medicine, and it will be fine in a few days."

Little Swallow breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Doctor Liu, thank you for your hard work."

Physician Liu quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is my duty."

After treating the wound, Xiao Yanzi took Xiao Xiao Yanzi back to Shufangzhai. Xiao Tao and A Zhu were heartbroken to see Xiao Xiao Yanzi injured.

"Gege, how could you be so careless!" Xiaotao said.

"You'd better be more careful when you walk from now on," A-Zhu said from the side.

Little Swallow nodded obediently, "I understand, Sister Xiaotao, Sister Azhu."

Little Swallow helped Little Swallow lie down on the bed to rest, then sat by the bed and gently stroked her head. "Little Swallow, rest well. When you're healed, I'll take you to the Imperial Garden to pick flowers."

"Okay! Thank you, Empress Sister." Little Swallow smiled.

However, Little Swallow's heart was far from at peace. She knew that the threat from the Shadow Pavilion was like a sword hanging high, ready to fall at any moment. And the safety of Little Swallow was a major concern for her.

In another corner of the palace, a spy from the Shadow Pavilion was hiding in the shadows, observing the movements at Shufangzhai. He saw Xiao Yanzi return to Shufangzhai with Xiao Xiao Yanzi, and a sinister smile appeared on his lips.

"Hmph, Little Swallow is injured, this is a good opportunity," the scout muttered to himself.

He then quietly left the palace and relayed the message to the leader of the Shadow Pavilion.

After hearing the scout's report, the leader of the Shadow Pavilion had a glint of excitement in his eyes. "This is a golden opportunity! We can use Little Swallow's injury to distract the palace guards and then take the opportunity to find what we need."

"Boss, what should we do?" one of the subordinates asked.

The leader of the Shadow Pavilion sneered, "We can send someone to disguise themselves as an imperial physician, infiltrate the Imperial Hospital, and then take advantage of the chaos to enter the palace. At the same time, we can arrange for some people to create chaos outside the palace to attract the attention of the palace guards."

"Yes, leader!" the men replied in unison.

A new crisis is looming over the palace, unbeknownst to everyone within. Will Xiao Yanzi, Hongli, and the others be able to uncover the Shadow Pavilion's conspiracy in time and protect Xiao Yanzi and the palace? How will they cope with this sudden crisis? Everything is uncertain. End of this chapter. Stay tuned for the next chapter.