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

After making up his mind, the advisor began making preparations in secret. Taking advantage of his position in the palace, he carefully gathered information about the location of the secret edict. After several days of investigation, he finally discovered that the edict was hidden in a seemingly ordinary but actually heavily guarded secret room within the palace.

Meanwhile, Xiao Jian and his team were also investigating against the clock. They increased their manpower and laid informants throughout the capital, leaving no suspicious sign unchecked. However, the mysterious man's plan was extremely secretive, and apart from the clue discovered by Little Swallow, they hadn't found anything else for the time being.

"This can't go on. We must take the initiative and find more clues about their plans," Xiao Jian said at the discussion meeting.

"But we have no idea what they'll do next, or where to even begin our investigation?" Qing'er asked with some concern.

After thinking for a moment, Yongqi said, "We might as well start with some of the people associated with the Shadow Cult. Maybe we can get some information out of them."

“Yes, among those captured remnants of the Shadow Cult, perhaps some know the identity and plans of this mysterious person,” Er Kang agreed.

So the group immediately sprang into action. They interrogated the Shadow Cult members they had captured one by one, and after some effort, they finally obtained some crucial information from a low-ranking henchman.

"I...I only know that they seem to be connected with a mysterious organization from out of town. That organization seems to be plotting something big, something aimed at the palace. I really don't know the specifics!" the henchman said, trembling.

Although the information was limited, it gave Xiao Jian and his group a new direction. They speculated that this mysterious organization was likely the mastermind behind everything, and had close ties with the mysterious figures in Qingyan Town.

Meanwhile, the mysterious figure accelerated the deployment of his operation. He assembled a group of highly skilled subordinates, preparing to create chaos and cover the escape of his inside man while his advisors stole the secret edict.

"Remember, follow orders in all actions. Once we obtain the secret edict, we will have the power to control the situation," the mysterious man instructed his subordinates.

"Yes, Master!" the subordinates responded in unison, their eyes flashing with a fierce light.

Finally, the day arrived for the mysterious man's planned operation. As night fell, a tense atmosphere permeated the streets of the capital. Under the cover of darkness, the advisor secretly infiltrated the palace. Using a pre-prepared pass, he successfully passed through several checkpoints.

When he arrived near the secret chamber, he found that the guards were even tighter than he had imagined. But at this point, he had no way out and could only grit his teeth and press on.

The advisor hid nearby, observing the guards' patrol patterns. After waiting for a while, he finally found a gap and quickly slipped into the secret chamber. The chamber was dimly lit, and he found an exquisite box in a corner. Intuitively, he knew the secret edict was inside.

Just as he reached for the box, he suddenly heard a loud shout from behind: "Who goes there!"

The aide was startled and turned around to see that a patrolling guard had spotted him. Without thinking, he drew a dagger hidden in his clothing and lunged at the guard. The guard, agile as ever, easily dodged the attack and engaged the aide in a fight.

The sounds of fighting attracted more guards, and the advisor was in dire straits. But he knew that if he failed, he would not only fail to obtain the secret edict, but also lose his life. So, he fought with all his might, trying to fight his way out.

Outside the palace, the mysterious man, seeing what appeared to be movement inside, assumed his advisors had succeeded and immediately ordered his men to move out. The men in black appeared like ghosts in every corner of the capital, setting fires, looting, and creating chaos, plunging the city into panic.

Upon learning of the unusual activity within the palace and the disturbances caused by men in black outside the capital, Xiao Jian and the others immediately realized the urgency of the situation.

"It seems they've started their operation. We need to split up. Yongqi and Erkang, you two go to support the palace guards and ensure the safety of the secret edict. Qing'er, Xiao Xiaoyanzi, and I will deal with the men in black outside and stabilize the situation in the capital." Xiao Jian quickly made the arrangements.

"Alright, let's go!" Yongqi and Erkang led a group of guards and rushed towards the palace.

A battle concerning the safety of the capital has begun. Can Xiao Jian and his companions successfully avert this crisis? Can the secret edict be preserved? Everything hangs in the balance amidst this tense situation…

This chapter concludes here. Stay tuned for the next chapter.