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

Inside the palace, preparations for a grand celebration were in full swing. Before dawn, palace maids and eunuchs were already bustling about, making final preparations for the festivities. Security throughout the palace was at an unprecedented level of tightness.

At the palace gates, two rows of guards stood in neat rows, like two impregnable walls. Clad in heavy armor and wielding long spears, their expressions were stern, their eyes sharp as they scrutinized everyone entering the palace. The inspection process was extremely rigorous, involving not only checking identification badges but also meticulously examining personal belongings.

"Show your identification badge and submit to inspection!" a guard shouted.

An official hurriedly took out his waist token from his pocket and handed it over. After the guard carefully compared it, he nodded slightly to indicate that he could pass.

As you walk along the palace path, a guard stands watch every ten steps. They vigilantly observe their surroundings, not letting the slightest movement escape their notice. On the palace walls, archers nock their arrows, pointing them outwards, ready to respond to any unexpected situations.

On the Taihe Hall Square, the celebration was elaborately and solemnly arranged. A huge red carpet stretched from the hall's gates to the far end of the square, with exquisite flowerpots lining both sides, their blooming flowers vying for attention. But behind this beautiful scene, countless guards were hidden. Some were concealed among the flowers, others behind beams and pillars, their bodies tense, on high alert.

"Keep yourselves hidden and don't reveal your whereabouts!" a head of the guards whispered.

At this moment, Hongli and Xiaoyanzi, dressed in their finest attire and surrounded by a group of attendants, slowly walked toward the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

"Your Majesty, the Shadow Cult might take action during today's celebration. We must be extra careful," Xiao Yanzi said softly, her eyes filled with worry.

Hongli nodded slightly, his expression solemn: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I have made thorough preparations. This time, I will ensure that the Shadow Cult never returns."

Behind the two, Yongqi, Fulun, Erkang, and others followed closely with serious expressions. They were well aware of the importance of this celebration and understood the enormous threat posed by the Shadow Cult.

After entering the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hongli and Xiaoyanzi ascended the throne. Princes, ministers, and envoys from various countries entered the hall one after another and paid their respects in turn.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" the crowd shouted in unison, their voices echoing throughout the hall.

Just then, a guard hurried into the hall and whispered a few words in Fu Lun's ear. Fu Lun's expression changed slightly, and he immediately walked to Hongli's side and whispered, "Your Majesty, we have just received news that several suspicious persons have been found on the west side of the palace. Their behavior is very strange, and we have put them under surveillance."

Hongli's eyes sharpened: "Keep a close eye on their movements, do not act rashly, and wait for them to make a move before wiping them out in one fell swoop."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Fu Lun acknowledged the order and withdrew.

Little Swallow frowned and whispered, "It seems the Shadow Cult really can't hold back anymore. What exactly are they planning to do?"

Hongli held Xiaoyanzi's hand and comforted her, "No matter what they want to do, I will not let them succeed. Empress, don't worry too much, I'm here for you."

However, despite such meticulous preparations, everyone knew in their hearts that the Shadow Cult would not give up easily. This celebration was destined to be a thrilling battle between good and evil. And how many Shadow Cult conspiracies and schemes were hidden within this seemingly peaceful palace? Could they successfully thwart the Shadow Cult's plans and safeguard the peace of the palace? Everything remained to be seen.

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