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

After leaving the palace, Fuheng didn't dare to delay for a moment. He rushed back to his residence, summoned all his capable subordinates, and began to make intensive preparations for the security arrangements of the sacrificial ceremony. Inside the hall, the atmosphere was solemn, and everyone's face was filled with seriousness and focus.

Fu Heng stood in the center of the hall, his piercing gaze sweeping over everyone: "This sacrificial ceremony is crucial to the safety and stability of the nation. The Shadow Cult is attempting a surprise attack at this time, and we must not let them succeed. Everyone understands the difficulty of the mission, and we must be fully alert!"

"Rest assured, sir, we will go through fire and water without hesitation!" the men shouted in unison, their voices echoing throughout the hall.

“Alright!” Fu Heng nodded. “Next, we need to make detailed arrangements. The site of the sacrificial ceremony must be thoroughly inspected, leaving no corner unchecked. Sufficient manpower must be arranged along the route from the entrance to the altar to ensure that nothing goes wrong.”

One of his men stepped forward and asked, "Sir, how do we identify the Shadow Cult members? They'll definitely be disguised."

Fu Heng frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "The Shadow Cult members are secretive; they might blend into the crowd. On the one hand, we need to strengthen our checks on suspicious individuals; on the other hand, we need to pay attention to those whose behavior is abnormal. Remember, it's better to investigate a thousand innocent people than to let one guilty person go free."

"Yes, sir!" the crowd replied in unison.

"Furthermore," Fu Heng continued, "we must work closely with the palace guards. On the day of the sacrificial ceremony, the Emperor's safety is of paramount importance. We must ensure that the Emperor is always protected by reliable people."

“My lord, we have already discussed this with the commander of the palace guards, and they will do their utmost to assist us,” another subordinate said.

“Very good.” Fu Heng nodded in satisfaction. “Also, we must closely monitor Lord Sun of the Ministry of Personnel. Before the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven, we must not let him realize that we have him under our control.”

"Understood, sir! We have already arranged for people to monitor us 24 hours a day."

After arranging external security, Fu Heng began to consider how to thwart the Shadow Cult's plot from within. He knew that relying solely on defense was insufficient; proactive attacks were also necessary.

Meanwhile, the Empress and Consort Ling were also preparing for the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven in the inner palace. The palace gardens were filled with blooming flowers, a scene of peace and harmony, but the two women's hearts were heavy.

"Your Majesty, the sacrificial ceremony is approaching, and I am worried that the Shadow Cult may have other conspiracies." Consort Ling frowned slightly, a hint of worry in her eyes.

The Empress sighed softly, "I am also worried about this. The Shadow Cult is truly cunning; we cannot afford to be complacent in the slightest."

After a moment's thought, Consort Ling said, "Your Majesty, I think we can place some spies in the palace to keep an eye on those who might be connected to the Shadow Cult. Perhaps we can find out their plans in advance."

The Empress nodded: "Your idea is good. We should select some loyal and reliable palace maids and eunuchs and have them observe us secretly. But we must keep it a secret and not let the Shadow Cult find out."

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will make the arrangements immediately." After saying this, Consort Ling hurriedly left.

A few days later, Fu Heng's men reported that, after close surveillance, they discovered that Lord Sun had been frequently in contact with some mysterious people recently, seemingly plotting something.

Fu Heng immediately went to the palace to report to Hongli: "Your Majesty, Lord Sun's recent actions are very suspicious. We suspect that he is plotting with the Shadow Cult."

Hongli frowned, a flash of anger in his eyes: "That scoundrel, how dare he collude with the Shadow Cult! Fu Heng, what's your plan?"

Fu Heng bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I believe we can turn the tables on him. We can pretend not to have noticed Lord Sun's unusual behavior, making him think he hasn't been exposed yet. Then, we can secretly follow his every move to see what he's planning and try to wipe out the Shadow Cult's forces in one fell swoop."

Hongli nodded slightly: "This plan is excellent. But we must proceed with caution and avoid alerting the enemy."

"Yes, Your Majesty! I will certainly be careful." Fu Heng accepted the order and left.

Upon returning to his residence, Fu Heng immediately ordered his men to continue closely monitoring Lord Sun. At the same time, he also strengthened security arrangements at the site of the sacrificial ceremony.

The site for the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven was located in the southern suburbs of the capital, covering a vast area and possessing a magnificent grandeur. Fu Heng personally led his men to inspect the site again and again.

"Sir, the security measures here are very comprehensive, there shouldn't be any problems," one of his subordinates said.

Fu Heng, however, remained unperturbed: "We cannot afford to be careless. The Shadow Cult is omnipresent; we must be absolutely certain of success. Check again carefully to see if there's anything we've overlooked."

"Yes, sir!" The men got back to work.

As the days passed, the day of the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven drew ever closer. The entire capital was immersed in a tense yet solemn atmosphere. Although the people were unaware of the impending danger, they could feel the importance the imperial court placed on the ceremony.

During this tense preparation process, Fuheng and his men remained vigilant day and night, daring not to slacken their efforts in the slightest. The Empress and Consort Ling also closely monitored the situation from within the palace. Everyone was working towards a common goal—to ensure the smooth conduct of the sacrificial ceremony and to completely thwart the Shadow Cult's conspiracy.

However, the Shadow Cult is also secretly plotting. How will they respond to Fu Heng's plans? What new schemes and tricks will they devise? This battle between good and evil is about to reach its most crucial moment. The entire capital seems to hear the faint rumble of thunder before the storm arrives; everyone is watching with bated breath.

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