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

Amidst everyone's tension and anticipation, the celebration officially began. Singing and dancing filled the air, melodious music filled the air, and dancers in dazzling costumes twirled gracefully across the square like butterflies among flowers. Servants moved among the guests, pouring wine and serving food, creating a lively and harmonious scene.

But this apparent calm did not lull Hongli, Xiaoyanzi, and the others into a false sense of security. Their eyes scanned the crowd constantly, keeping a watchful eye for any unusual signs.

Suddenly, a dancer in the square stumbled, her ribbon flying towards a nearby table, shattering the wine glasses on it. This unexpected turn of events startled everyone present.

"What's going on?" a minister asked, frowning.

Just as everyone's attention was drawn to that, several figures suddenly darted out from the crowd. They moved with the agility of ghosts. In an instant, they drew the sharp blades hidden on their bodies and rushed towards Hongli.

"There's an assassin!" someone in the crowd shouted.

In an instant, the entire celebration descended into chaos. Guests panicked and scattered in all directions. The guards reacted swiftly, drawing their weapons and rushing towards the assassin.

"Protect the Emperor!" Fu Lun shouted, leading a group of guards to firmly protect Hongli and Xiao Yanzi in the middle.

Looking at the chaotic scene before her, Xiao Yanzi was both shocked and furious: "These assassins are indeed members of the Shadow Cult. How dare they!"

Hongli's face was cold and stern, his eyes revealing a hint of authority: "Hmph, how dare you attempt an assassination right under my nose! You're courting death!"

Although the assassins were few in number, each one was highly skilled in martial arts. They cooperated seamlessly and engaged in fierce combat with the guards. For a time, swords flashed and shouts of battle rose and fell.

One of the assassins was agile, and with a few leaps he avoided the guards' obstruction and pounced towards Hongli.

"Your Majesty, be careful!" Upon seeing this, Er Kang immediately leaped forward and engaged the assassin in battle.

The two exchanged blows, neither giving an inch. The assassin's knife skills were fierce, each move aimed directly at Er Kang's vitals; while Er Kang, with his superb martial arts, skillfully deflected the assassin's attacks.

Meanwhile, the other assassins were also locked in a fierce battle with the guards. Although the guards outnumbered the assassins, the assassins fought desperately and were unable to subdue them for a time.

In the chaos, Yongqi also joined the battle. Wielding a longsword, he displayed heroic spirit and engaged in fierce combat with the assassins.

"I will not let you hurt Father Emperor and Empress!" Yongqi shouted, his eyes filled with determination.

However, while everyone was focused on dealing with the assassin, a dark figure quietly infiltrated the palace's treasury. This person was a master of the Shadow Cult, and his target was the mysterious treasure.

Outside the treasury, two guards stood watch vigilantly. A dark figure lurked in the shadows, observed for a moment, and then threw out a smoke bomb.

"What is that?" Before the guards could react, smoke quickly filled the air.

The shadowy figure seized the opportunity to rush into the treasure vault, easily dispatching two guards. He searched the vault for mysterious treasures, his eyes gleaming with greed.

"Where exactly is it?" the shadowy figure muttered to himself as he searched.

Meanwhile, the battle at the celebration continued. The assassins were gradually losing ground, but they persisted in their resistance, trying to find an opportunity to break through the guards' defenses.

Looking at the scene before her, Xiao Yanzi was extremely anxious: "This can't go on. We must deal with these assassins as soon as possible, and also prevent them from having other schemes!"

Hongli nodded slightly: "The Empress is right. Fulun, intensify the offensive and make sure to capture all these assassins as soon as possible!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Fu Lun accepted the order and led the guards to attack the assassins even more fiercely.

How will this crisis unfold? Will the Shadow Cult masters be able to find the mysterious treasure? Will Hongli, Xiaoyanzi, and the others be able to successfully resolve this crisis? Everything is fraught with unknown variables.

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