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

Outside the old temple, Fu Lun's brows were furrowed so deeply they looked like twisted ropes, his eyes wide as he stared intently at the cave entrance. His hands trembled uncontrollably as he anxiously shouted into the cave, "Brother, if you can hear me, please answer! Oh dear, I'm so worried!" After shouting, he rubbed his hands together vigorously and paced back and forth at the cave entrance. His steps were hurried and chaotic, each one seeming to pound on everyone's hearts.

A subordinate approached, his face filled with terror, his lips pale, and he stammered, "Sir, why...why is there still no movement? Could something really have happened?" As he spoke, he unconsciously shrank back, his eyes darting around in a panic.

Another subordinate chimed in, "Yes, sir, I'm so nervous, I'm really flustered!" As he spoke, he gripped his sword tightly, his palms sweating profusely, the sweat dripping down the hilt of the sword. He was as tense as a taut string.

Furen glared at them and snapped, "Calm down, all of you! Don't panic!" But his own voice trembled noticeably, clearly he was just putting on a brave face.

The young henchman inside the cave froze, barely daring to breathe. His heart pounded, and he muttered to himself, "It's over, it's over. If this is a trap, I'm doomed! God, please help me!" His body trembled slightly, his eyes fixed on the protrusion, wanting to look away but not daring to. He looked utterly pathetic and distressed.

Just then, a faint creaking sound came from inside the cave. The young henchman turned pale with fright and cried out, "Ah! What... what is that sound?! Help!" His voice echoed in the cave, filled with terror.

Furen heard it clearly at the cave entrance, his face instantly turning ashen. He shouted, "Oh no! Quick, everyone get ready to rescue them!" Upon hearing this, his men quickly gathered around, their expressions tense, gripping their weapons tightly, their eyes fixed on the cave entrance, ready to pounce.

Inside the palace, Xiao Yanzi was still wiping away her tears, sobbing as she said, "Consort Ling, I'm so worried about them. What if... what if something happens to them? How can I live?" Her body was trembling, her hands were twisting her handkerchief, and her eyes were swollen from crying. Her heartbroken appearance was truly pitiful to see.

Consort Ling gently patted Xiao Yanzi's back, frowning and saying with a worried expression, "Your Majesty, please don't cry. Lord Fu Lun and the others are blessed with good fortune and will surely be alright. What if you ruin your health by crying like this!"

Lin Yuxuan was so anxious that he stamped his feet and shouted, "Sister, we can't just cry here! We have to think of a way! I really can't stand waiting like this anymore!" He waved his hands, his face turned red, and his eyes were full of urgency and resentment.

Lin Yuhang sighed helplessly and looked at Lin Yuxuan, saying, "Yuxuan, don't make things worse. What good will it do to go out now? It'll just be a waste of time!" As he spoke, he winked at him, signaling him not to make Xiaoyanzi even more upset.

Lin Yuxuan, however, was unconvinced and retorted, "Hmph, how am I causing trouble? It's better than just getting anxious here!"

Little Swallow wiped away her tears, sniffed, and looked at them, saying, "Stop arguing, let's wait and see if any news comes!" But her tone still revealed deep worry and helplessness.

Inside the imperial study, Hongli paced back and forth in anger, his hands clenched tightly behind his back, gritting his teeth as he said, "That dog of a servant, Su Peisheng, why hasn't he given us a reply yet! If those people make a mistake, I will definitely not let him off easily!"

At this moment, Su Peisheng stumbled in and knelt down with a thud, panting as he said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I just went to ask, but... there's still no news. But I've sent people to urge you again. Please... please calm down!" His head pounded on the ground, making a loud thud, and his body trembled like a leaf, his face full of fear.

Upon hearing this, Hongli's anger flared up instantly. He pointed at Su Peisheng and yelled, "Useless! You're all useless! You can't even handle this simple matter. What use are you to me?"

Su Peisheng was so frightened that he lowered his head even further and begged for mercy while crying, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! Your Majesty, please forgive me! This servant will go and keep an eye on things again and report back immediately if there is any news!"

Meanwhile, in the woods surrounding the old temple, the shadowy figures were already very close. One of them lowered his voice and said viciously, "We'll see how things go later. If we can wipe out Furen and the others in one fell swoop, then we'll have accomplished our mission! Hmph, we absolutely can't let them get away this time!" The other shadowy figures exchanged smiles, their eyes filled with ruthlessness and smugness, and continued to stealthily approach the old temple. The atmosphere was so tense that it seemed as if a single spark could ignite it.

Liu Qing and Liu Hong were with Xiao Xiao Yanzi in Shufangzhai. Xiao Xiao Yanzi blinked her big eyes and asked curiously, "Brother Liu Qing, Sister Liu Hong, what's going on outside? Why is everyone so nervous?"

Liu Qing patted Little Swallow's head and said with a smile, "Little Swallow, there are some things happening outside. You're still young, so don't worry about them. Just stay here and behave yourself!"

Liu Hong chimed in, "Yes, little swallow, let's play here and not run off, okay?"

Little Swallow pouted and muttered, "Hmph, none of you told me! I'm dying of curiosity!" As she spoke, she hopped around the room a couple of times, her lively energy adding a unique touch to the tense atmosphere.

However, no one noticed that a pair of eyes were watching Shufangzhai from the shadows, their gazes revealing an unusual intent, as if they were plotting some conspiracy. How things would develop, and whether everyone could escape danger, remained to be seen.

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