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

Within the Shadow Cult's stronghold, the plot was still in full swing.

"Chief, is that inside man reliable? If we're exposed, we're all finished!" A man with a scar on his face said with worry.

The leader of the Shadow Cult snorted coldly: "Hmph! Absolutely reliable. He has been lurking in the palace for many years without being exposed, and there won't be any problems this time either."

"But the palace is heavily guarded. Even if we know their ambush location, how can we get in without being discovered?" someone else asked.

A sly glint flashed in the leader's eyes: "This requires careful planning. We can disguise ourselves as palace guards or eunuchs and infiltrate in shifts. Then, we can coordinate an attack from the inside and catch them completely off guard!"

"That's good, but how can we guarantee that we can quickly control the situation during the operation? What if they resist fiercely? We might not be able to gain the upper hand," the tall, thin man said, frowning.

"That's easy. We'll prepare sleeping pills and hidden weapons in advance. Once they enter the ambush area, we'll throw the sleeping pills first to incapacitate them, and then we'll make our move," the leader said confidently.

"What if they don't fall for it and don't enter our ambush zone?" the burly man asked.

"Hmph! They'll definitely come. They think we'll take the bait, so they'll come out in full force. If they dare to come, they won't leave alive!" the leader said viciously.

Meanwhile, inside the Shufangzhai Pavilion in the Imperial Palace.

Little Swallow was still a little worried, and instructed Liu Qing and Liu Hong again: "You must be on your guard. Little Swallow's safety depends on you."

Liu Qing patted his chest and assured her, "Your Majesty, rest assured, we will definitely not let the princess suffer any harm."

Liu Hong nodded, "Your Majesty, just wait patiently. This time we will definitely catch those villains from the Shadow Cult."

At this moment, Fu Lun and Er Kang came to report: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, the palace guards are all in place and are just waiting for the Shadow Cult members to walk into our trap."

Hongli nodded slightly: "Thank you for your hard work. This operation is of great importance and we cannot afford to be negligent in the slightest."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Fu Lun and Er Kang replied in unison.

Little Swallow listened to everyone's conversation from her bed and said impatiently, "Father Emperor, Empress Sister, I really hope they come soon so we can catch them sooner!"

Little Swallow laughed and said, "You shouldn't underestimate the Shadow Cult. They're very cunning, so we must be careful."

"Okay, Queen. I promise I'll be good and won't cause any trouble." Little Swallow stuck out her tongue.

"By the way, Fu Lun, Er Kang, check the ambush setup again carefully and see if there are any loopholes," Hongli said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. We'll go right away." Fu Lun and Er Kang accepted the order and left.

During the inspection of the ambush setup, Erkang said to Furen, "Lord Furen, the Shadow Cult is so cunning, can we really capture them successfully?"

Furen frowned slightly: "Although the Shadow Cult members are not easy to deal with, we have made such meticulous arrangements that we are confident we can wipe them out if they dare to come. However, we cannot let our guard down and must ensure that every step is foolproof."

"Yes, you're right. I will definitely check carefully and make sure that no loophole affects this operation," Er Kang said firmly.

Back at Shufangzhai, Hongli looked at Xiaoyanzi and said softly, "Empress, this mission is extremely dangerous. Are you afraid?"

Little Swallow shook her head slightly: "Your Majesty, I am not afraid. As long as the Shadow Cult can be eradicated and the palace and the people can live in peace, I am willing to face any danger."

Hongli held Xiaoyanzi's hand: "With you by my side, I feel much more at ease. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face them together."

"Yes, Your Majesty, we will definitely succeed!" Little Swallow's eyes were full of determination.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the palace, an informant of the Shadow Cult was secretly observing the palace's movements. He was an inconspicuous little eunuch who usually worked quietly in the palace; no one would suspect that he was actually a member of the Shadow Cult.

"Hmph, just you wait. Once I spread the word, you'll be sorry!" he muttered to himself.

Soon, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he secretly slipped out of the palace and passed on important information such as the ambush locations and troop deployments in the palace to the leader of the Shadow Cult.

"Well done!" The leader patted the informant on the shoulder with satisfaction. "You'll get your share of the rewards once it's done."

"Thank you, leader! I'll head back now to avoid being discovered," the informant said cautiously.

"Alright, you can go back now. Remember, you must continue to keep an eye on what's happening in the palace," the leader instructed.

Back at the palace, the informant continued to act as if nothing had happened, moving around the palace grounds. He kept a close eye on the situation, waiting for the Shadow Cult to make its move.

Time passed day by day, and both sides waited anxiously. Finally, the Shadow Cult decided to take action.

"Brothers, tonight is our moment of revenge! Let the palace know the power of the Shadow Cult!" At the leader's command, the members of the Shadow Cult rose and prepared to depart.

Inside the palace, everyone made their final preparations.

"Your Majesty, everything is ready. The Shadow Cult could appear at any moment," Furen reported.

"Very well, issue my decree: everyone must be on high alert, and take immediate action if any members of the Shadow Cult are spotted!" Hongli said solemnly.

"Yes!" Furen accepted the order and left.

Little Swallow came to Little Swallow's side and reminded her again, "Little Swallow, no matter what happens later, don't make a sound or move around, okay?"

"Yes, Empress. I will be very obedient," Little Swallow said obediently.

"Liu Qing and Liu Hong, you must protect the princess well," Xiao Yanzi said to Liu Qing and Liu Hong again.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, we will protect the Princess even if it costs us our lives," Liu Qing and Liu Hong said in unison.

Night deepened. A profound silence enveloped the palace, like the calm before a storm. Everyone sensed that a fierce battle was about to erupt.

Under the cover of night, the Shadow Cult members stealthily infiltrated the palace. They split into several groups and cautiously approached the ambush site, following the routes provided by their inside informant.

"Hmph, they probably don't know we already know about their ambush. They'll be in for it soon," the burly man muttered.

"Don't be careless, better safe than sorry," the tall, thin man warned.

Soon, the Shadow Cult members arrived near the ambush site. They hid in the darkness, observing the surrounding movements.

“Nothing seems amiss. Have they not yet discovered us?” a member of the Shadow Cult said softly.

"Don't rush, wait a little longer. We'll make our move once they enter our ambush zone," the leader ordered in a low voice.

Meanwhile, Furen and Erkang were also closely monitoring the movements of the Shadow Cult.

"My lord, it seems the Shadow Cult has arrived. Should we make a move?" a guard asked.

Furen frowned slightly: "Wait a little longer, until they're all inside the ambush, then we'll wipe them all out in one fell swoop!"

Time ticked by in tense anticipation, both sides waiting for the perfect moment. Who would gain the upper hand in this contest? Would the Shadow Cult's counter-ambush plan succeed? Would the people in the palace be able to wipe out the Shadow Cult in one fell swoop? Everything remained uncertain.

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