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

Looking at the hidden doors, Xiao Yanzi felt a strong premonition, as if the truth was waiting for them to uncover it behind these doors.

Hongli led the way to the nearest hidden door, cautiously peering inside. It was pitch black and exuded an old, decaying aura. "We don't know where this door leads, everyone be careful," he said softly, drawing his sword as he did so.

Little Swallow followed behind, curious and nervous: "Fourth Prince, I have a feeling there's some incredible secret hidden here. Maybe we can find the Shadow Pavilion's lair and rescue Lord Lin!"

Hongzhou chimed in, "I don't care what it is, as long as we can find out who's behind this!"

General Zhao Hui directed the soldiers to disperse and guard the various secret entrances: "Gentlemen, do not venture in rashly. Observe for a moment first."

Little Swallow couldn't contain herself any longer. She approached Hongli, her eyes sparkling, and said, "Fourth Prince, let me go in and take a look first. With my martial arts skills, I can protect myself without any problem."

Hongli frowned and said firmly, "No, it's too dangerous. The situation inside this secret door is unknown. What if there are traps or mechanisms? You might accidentally..."

Hongzhou chimed in, "Little Swallow, Fourth Brother is right. It's safer if we act together."

Little Swallow pouted: "Alright then, but don't dawdle for too long, I always feel like time is running out."

At that moment, a low humming sound came faintly from one of the hidden doors, as if some huge machine was in operation.

"What's that sound?" Little Swallow asked, perking up her ears alertly.

Hongli pondered for a moment: "I'm afraid the mechanism behind this hidden door has already been triggered. We need to be even more careful."

After discussion, the group decided that Hongli, Xiaoyanzi, Hongzhou, and General Zhaohui would lead a few soldiers into the hidden door from which the sound had come from. The others would remain outside in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Entering through the hidden door, one finds a narrow passage with walls inlaid with gems that emit a faint glow, barely illuminating the path ahead. A pungent medicinal odor permeates the passage, making one feel somewhat dizzy.

"This tastes so weird!" Little Swallow said, covering her nose.

Hongzhou looked at her worriedly: "Little Swallow, are you alright? If you're not feeling well, let's leave first."

Little Swallow shook her head: "I'm fine, it's just that the smell is awful. Fourth Prince, why does the Shadow Pavilion have so many strange things?"

As Hongli carefully observed his surroundings, he replied, "They have always acted in secrecy. These traps and strange arrangements are probably to prevent outsiders from discovering their secrets."

As they walked, a huge stone gate suddenly appeared ahead, covered with all sorts of strange symbols and patterns.

"How do we open this stone door?" Little Swallow stepped forward and pushed it, but the stone door didn't budge.

General Zhao Hui carefully studied the patterns on the door: "These symbols seem to be an ancient mechanism lock, which requires the corresponding password to open."

Hongzhou said anxiously, "How are we supposed to find the password? Are we just going to have to search randomly through this passage?"

Little Swallow's eyes lit up, and she suddenly thought of the murals in the temple: "Could the password be in those murals? We didn't look closely just now, so maybe we missed something?"

Hongli thought it made sense: "Very likely. Let's go back and study the murals carefully."

The group hurried back into the temple and examined the murals closely. Little Swallow pointed to one painting and said, "Look, there are several patterns with the same numbers in this painting. Could it be a code?"

Hongzhou said excitedly, "It's possible! Let's go try it!"

Returning to the stone gate, following the pattern on the mural, turn and press the symbols on the gate. A heavy mechanical sound was heard, and the stone gate slowly opened.

Behind the door was a huge stone chamber, filled with various boxes and files.

"There must be a secret of the Shadow Pavilion inside!" Little Swallow excitedly rushed in.

He opened a box, which was full of gold, silver and treasures and some letters. Hongli picked up a letter, looked at it, and his face turned gloomy: "As expected, the Shadow Pavilion is colluding with some officials in the court. They are trying to gain personal benefits by controlling the water management project and also want to secretly manipulate the situation in the court."

Hongzhou said angrily, "These people are despicable! We must wipe them all out!"

Xiao Yanzi, meanwhile, was flipping through other files: "There's also evidence here that Lord Lin was framed. Great! We can finally clear Lord Lin's name!"

Just as everyone was excited, they suddenly heard shouts of killing coming from outside.

"Oh no, those men in black are back, and they've brought even more men with them!" General Zhao Hui exclaimed.

Hongli calmly commanded, "Everyone, don't panic. First, gather all the evidence. We'll go out and fight them to the death!"

The group rushed out of the stone gate and engaged in a fierce life-or-death struggle with the men in black outside the temple. Little Swallow brandished her sword and shouted, "You villains, today is your end!"

Hongzhou stood tightly beside Xiaoyanzi, saying, "Xiaoyanzi, watch your back!"

Hongli clashed with the leader of the men in black again, his gaze resolute: "Your conspiracy has been exposed, so surrender now!"

However, the men in black did not seem to have any intention of giving up. They fought desperately, and the battle became a stalemate.

At the crucial moment, Xiao Yanzi suddenly remembered some of the martial arts moves of the original Lin Xiaoyan, moves that were even more powerful than those she had used before. She unleashed them, instantly repelling several men in black around her.

"Little Swallow, your kung fu is amazing..." Hongzhou looked at her in surprise.

Little Swallow didn't have time to explain: "Fifth Prince, don't worry about that now, let's finish the fight first!"

As Xiao Yanzi exerted her strength, the group gradually gained the upper hand. Seeing that the situation was not good, the men in black began to scatter and flee.

"Don't let them get away!" General Zhao Hui shouted.

After a chase, most of the men in black were finally captured.

"It's finally over," Little Swallow said breathlessly. "What a thrilling day!"

Hongli looked at her, his eyes full of relief: "Thanks to you, Little Swallow, we were able to find the evidence and crack the Shadow Pavilion's conspiracy this time."

Although Hongzhou felt a little disappointed, he still forced a smile and said, "Yes, Little Swallow, you have done a great job this time."

Little Swallow smiled and said, "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. However, let's hurry back to the palace, present this evidence to the Emperor, and rescue Lord Lin!"

After packing their belongings, the group, along with the black-clad captives, left the secluded forest and began their journey back to the palace. Meanwhile, in the palace, Zhixi and Rong Mama anxiously awaited news, unaware that their conspiracy was about to be exposed, and a new storm was about to brew within the palace…