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

After Xiao Yanzi and Hongli left the home of the minister who had served as an envoy to foreign lands, it was getting late, and the afterglow cast long shadows of them.

Little Swallow frowned slightly and said, "Fourth Prince, it feels like we're being watched by countless eyes every step we take. What should we do?"

Hongli looked grave and comforted her, "Little Swallow, don't panic. As long as we are careful, we will surely be able to uncover the secret behind the murals in the Shadow Pavilion."

At this moment, Hongzhou appeared out of nowhere. He looked at Xiaoyanzi and Hongli with a hint of desolation and resentment in his eyes: "Fourth Brother, Xiaoyanzi, where have you come from?"

Little Swallow paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Fifth Prince, we visited an old minister in the court, hoping to find out some things from him."

Hongzhou gave a soft hum: "The two of you have been inseparable lately. Is there something you're hiding from me?"

Hongli patted Hongzhou on the shoulder: "Fifth brother, don't overthink it. We are just investigating the poisoning of Lord Lin and the conspiracy of the Shadow Pavilion."

Hongzhou clearly didn't believe it: "Is that really all there is to it? I don't think Xiaoyanzi's attitude towards you, Fourth Brother, is just a simple collaboration."

Xiao Yanzi hurriedly explained, "Fifth Prince, you've misunderstood! Fourth Prince and I were just trying to find out the truth and clear Lord Lin's name."

Hongzhou looked at Xiaoyanzi, hesitated, and finally just sighed, "Never mind, never mind. You two continue with your business, I don't want to meddle anymore." With that, he turned and left.

Looking at Hongzhou's departing figure, Xiaoyanzi felt a pang of guilt: "Fourth Prince, it's all my fault for making Fifth Prince unhappy."

Hongli shook his head: "This is not your fault. Matters of the heart are inherently complicated, and Hongzhou needs time to accept it."

Back at their residence outside the palace, Rong Momo was with Zhixi in the hall. When Rong Momo saw Xiaoyanzi and Hongli return, a flash of resentment crossed her eyes, but she quickly concealed it.

Zhixi stepped forward and asked gently, "Fourth Prince, did you gain anything from your trip today?"

Hongli briefly recounted the clues he found at the old minister's house about the mysterious treasure and its possible connection to fate, but did not mention the murals in the Shadow Pavilion.

Zhixi nodded as if she understood, "Fourth Prince, you've worked hard. This matter sounds very complicated, and I really hope it can be clarified soon."

At night, Xiao Yanzi lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Her mind was filled with thoughts of the murals in the Shadow Pavilion, Hongzhou's misunderstanding, and the hidden dangers within the palace. Suddenly, she heard a slight noise outside the window.

Little Swallow stood up warily and asked softly, "Who is it?"

No one answered, but the noise didn't stop. Little Swallow quietly got up, picked up the sword beside her bed, and slowly walked to the window. As she suddenly pushed open the window, a dark shadow flashed past.

Without hesitation, Little Swallow chased after him. In the courtyard, she engaged in a chase with the shadowy figure. The figure was agile and nimble, but Little Swallow was not to be outdone, using her martial arts skills to fight back.

"Who are you? Why are you sneaking around outside my window?" Little Swallow shouted.

The shadowy figure remained silent, continuing its escape. Just as Little Swallow was about to catch up, the figure suddenly threw a smoke bomb and vanished into the smoke.

Xiao Yanzi coughed through the smoke, her mind filled with doubt: "What on earth is going on? Were they sent by the Shadow Pavilion?"

At this moment, Hongli also rushed over upon hearing the commotion: "Little Swallow, what happened?"

Xiao Yanzi told Hongli everything that had just happened: "Fourth Prince, it seems our investigation really touched a nerve with some people, and they've started to take action against us."

Hongli frowned: "It seems we need to speed things up. We can't let them stay in the shadows and lead us by the nose forever."

The next day, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli decided to visit the Imperial Study again to find more information about the Shadow Pavilion and the mysterious mural. In the Imperial Study, they carefully perused one ancient book after another.

“Little Swallow, look at this.” Hongli pointed to a record in an ancient book and said, “It mentions that the Shadow Pavilion had a secret deal with the palace many years ago, which seems to be related to a mysterious treasure. Could it be that mural?”

Little Swallow leaned closer to look: "Very likely! But there's no detailed explanation of the transaction here."

Just as they were engrossed in the ancient books, Su Peisheng entered. He bowed respectfully and said, "Fourth Prince, Miss Xiaoyanzi, His Majesty has heard that you have made progress in your investigation of Lord Lin's matter and wishes to summon you."

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli exchanged a glance, feeling somewhat uneasy. They straightened their clothes and followed Su Peisheng to the Emperor's palace.

The Emperor sat on the dragon throne, his expression serious: "Fourth Prince, Little Swallow, I heard that you have found some clues about the Shadow Pavilion's collusion with the court. Have you made any other discoveries?"

Hongli stepped forward and told the Emperor about what they had seen in the temple, the murals, and their speculations about the possible connection to the items presented by foreign envoys, but he concealed the secret of his rebirth: "Father, your son and I only have a preliminary suspicion that there is a huge conspiracy behind this, but we need more evidence to confirm it."

The Emperor pondered for a moment: "This matter is of great importance, and you must be extremely careful. If necessary, I will have General Zhaohui assist you."

After leaving the Emperor's palace, Xiao Yanzi breathed a sigh of relief: "Fourth Prince, with the Emperor's support, will things go more smoothly for us?"

Hongli, however, said with concern, "Even so, the people in the palace are complex, and we still cannot let our guard down. Moreover, the more in-depth our investigation of the murals in the Shadow Pavilion goes, the greater the danger we may face."

Meanwhile, Zhixi was discussing things with Rong Mama at her residence.

Zhixi said somewhat anxiously, "Granny, it seems that the Fourth Prince and Xiaoyanzi are getting closer and closer to the truth. What should we do?"

Rong Momo said fiercely, "Fujin, we can't let them succeed. This old servant will go and arrange for people to create some more trouble for them, preferably to make them stop the investigation."

"Granny, be careful not to give yourself away," Zhixi cautioned.

"Don't worry, Madam, this old servant knows what to do." After saying this, Rong Mama hurriedly left.

In another corner of the palace, Hongshi silently observed everything. Although he loved Xiaoyanzi, he understood that the bond between Xiaoyanzi and Hongli was too strong to be broken. He secretly resolved to lend a helping hand when necessary, even if it was only for Xiaoyanzi's safety.

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli continued their investigation, visiting the homes of several ministers who had previously interacted with the Shadow Pavilion. From one minister, they learned that the Shadow Pavilion seemed to be connected to a mysterious martial arts organization, supposedly skilled in mystical magic and rituals. This further convinced them that the mural concealed the secret of rebirth and a massive conspiracy.

"Fourth Prince, what exactly is this Jianghu organization? Could they be the culprits behind our rebirth?" Xiao Yanzi asked疑惑地.

Hongli shook his head: "It's not clear yet. But we must find out their relationship with the Shadow Pavilion and their role in this whole incident."

As the investigation deepens, they discover more and more clues pointing to a powerful figure hidden behind the scenes, but this person's identity remains shrouded in mystery. They constantly encounter various dangers and obstacles, including assassinations and framing and harassment from all sides. But Xiao Yanzi and Hongli never give up. Supporting each other, they use their wisdom and courage to get closer to the truth step by step, and their relationship grows stronger through these trials.

During an investigation, they encountered a mysterious old man. The old man looked at them, his eyes filled with a profound meaning: "Young people, the truth you seek may lead you to utter ruin. Have you ever considered giving up?"

Little Swallow said firmly, "No! We must uncover the truth and restore justice to the world!"

The old man smiled slightly: "In that case, you should continue along this path. But remember, danger may strike at any time."

After speaking, the old man vanished. Little Swallow and Hongli gazed in the direction he had disappeared, their hearts filled with doubt, but also with renewed resolve. They knew the road ahead was fraught with thorns, but they had no way back; they could only forge ahead.

Upon returning to their residence outside the palace, they found it ransacked. Clearly, someone had come looking for something while they were out.

"It seems they want to stop us from continuing the investigation, or even destroy the evidence we've already found," Hongli calmly analyzed.

Little Swallow said angrily, "They are so wicked! We can't let them succeed."

So they began to carefully inspect their dwelling to see if anything had been stolen or damaged. During the inspection, they discovered that some small items related to the murals that Little Swallow had found earlier in the secluded temple were missing.

“They must have taken it! They’re afraid we’ll find more secrets about the murals through these items,” Little Swallow said.

Hongli comforted him, "It's alright. Although these objects are important, we have already memorized their characteristics. We can continue our investigation from other angles."

Just as they were preparing to regroup and formulate the next steps in their investigation, Hongzhou suddenly arrived. Looking at the chaotic residence, he asked in surprise, "What happened? Who did this?"

Xiao Yanzi told Hongzhou what had happened: "Fifth Prince, someone tried to stop us from investigating the secrets of the Shadow Pavilion murals. They took some of our important things."

Hongzhou frowned: "This is too much! Although I don't understand why you are so obsessed with that mural, I can't tolerate people doing these underhanded things behind my back. I can help you investigate."

Little Swallow looked at Hongzhou gratefully: "Fifth Prince, really? You're willing to help us?"

Hongzhou looked at Xiaoyanzi with a hint of helplessness in his eyes: "Who told you to be someone I care about? I can't just stand by and watch you get into danger."

Hongli also expressed his gratitude to Hongzhou: "Fifth brother, with your help, we will definitely be able to uncover the truth more quickly."

Therefore, the three decided to re-examine the clues, starting with what they currently knew about the Shadow Pavilion, the murals, the martial arts world, and the relationships between various forces in the palace, and formulated a more detailed investigation plan. They knew that even more difficult challenges awaited them, but they were prepared to face the unknown dangers together, unravel the mysteries hidden behind the murals of the Shadow Pavilion, uncover the secrets of their rebirth, and write their own legendary story in the Yongzheng era.