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

In the Prime Minister's residence, Xiao Yanzi, along with Xiao Tao and A Zhu, was sorting through clues they had collected from the common people that might be related to the murals of the Shadow Pavilion. Seeing Xiao Yanzi's worried expression, A Zhu softly asked, "Miss, are you overthinking things regarding the Shadow Pavilion?"

Xiao Yanzi shook her head slightly: "Azhu, it's not just the Shadow Pavilion, but also many other things in the palace that are really bothering me."

Xiao Tao chimed in from the side, "Miss, the power struggles in the palace are inherently complicated, so you must be very careful."

Just then, Lin Yuhang hurriedly entered the room, his expression grave: "Sister, I have some news, but don't panic."

Little Swallow looked up at her brother, a sense of unease rising in her heart: "Brother, what news is it?"

Lin Yuhang took a deep breath: "The Emperor has issued an edict to betroth you to the Fourth Prince Hongli. You will become his third primary consort."

Little Swallow was struck dumb, her eyes wide with disbelief as she exclaimed, "What? A marriage decree? How is this possible!"

Ah Zhu exclaimed in alarm, "Miss, what should we do?"

Xiao Yanzi paced back and forth in the room, her heart filled with mixed emotions: "Brother, I cannot accept this arranged marriage. Do you know how many unspeakable entanglements exist between me and the Fourth Prince?"

Lin Yuhang sighed, "Sister, this is the Emperor's decree. Disobeying the decree is a serious crime."

Little Swallow bit her lip: "But how can I disregard everything from our past lives and marry him so carelessly? In our past lives, we had a special connection. You were the Qianlong Emperor, and I was your Princess Huanzhu. How can I face this arranged marriage with a clear conscience?" She secretly reminded herself that she must not reveal a single detail about her past life, not even to her brother.

Lin Yuhang approached Xiao Yanzi and said softly, "Sister, I know you must have your own reasons, but I'm afraid this matter is difficult to change."

Little Swallow sat on the chair, her head in her hands, feeling distressed. "Brother, what should I do? I don't want to fall into a deeper predicament because of this arranged marriage."

Meanwhile, in the palace, Hongli also learned of this news. Su Peisheng congratulated him, saying, "Fourth Prince, congratulations on your upcoming marriage to Miss Lin as your primary consort!"

Hongli frowned, his heart filled with worry: "Su Peisheng, although this bestowed marriage seems like a joyous occasion, there are many hidden dangers within it."

Su Peisheng asked in confusion, "Fourth Prince, why do you say that? This Miss Lin and you are quite compatible, aren't you?"

Hongli sighed, "You don't understand. In this palace, all the forces are watching. This arranged marriage will definitely break the original balance, and Xiaoyanzi may not accept it easily."

Su Peisheng nodded thoughtfully: "Fourth Prince is right. So how do you plan to deal with this?"

Hongli pondered for a moment: "I need to go see Xiaoyanzi first, have a good talk with her, and see what she thinks."

Upon hearing the news at Hongzhou's residence, Dili Leyao sneered, "Hmph! This is going to be a good show. It won't be so easy for that Little Swallow to get into the Fourth Prince's residence."

Hongzhou frowned and said unhappily, "Leyao, don't gloat. This is not a good thing for Xiaoyanzi."

Dilire Yao's eyes widened: "You're still thinking about her? Don't forget, you're my husband!"

Hongzhou said helplessly, "Leyao, I just didn't want to see Xiaoyanzi in trouble, I had no other intentions."

Dilire Yao turned around angrily: "I don't care, I won't let her get away with this!"

After pondering for a long time in the Prime Minister's residence, Xiao Yanzi decided to go to the palace to find Hongli. The two met in the Imperial Garden.

Hongli looked at Xiaoyanzi, his eyes filled with complex emotions: "Xiaoyanzi, you've come."

Xiao Yanzi looked at Hongli and asked directly, "Fourth Prince, do you have any way to stop this arranged marriage?"

Hongli shook his head: "I have tried, but Father's decree has been issued and cannot be changed. You and I both know what the consequences of disobeying the decree will be."

Little Swallow said anxiously, "But I can't marry you like this. There are too many obstacles between us, and this imperial decree alone can't resolve them. Our past lives' identities are a thorn in my side. Don't you find that awkward?"

Hongli approached Xiaoyanzi and gently grasped her shoulder: "Xiaoyanzi, I know what you're worried about. But perhaps this is an opportunity that fate has given us, and we can face it together. The past is gone, and in this life we ​​must focus on the present."

Xiao Yanzi broke free from Hongli's hand: "Fourth Prince, you make it sound so easy. How many eyes are watching us in this palace? How can we deal with this so easily?"

Hongli said firmly, "Little Swallow, as long as we trust each other and support each other, we will definitely overcome this difficulty. I will not let you get hurt."

Xiao Yanzi was conflicted: "Fourth Prince, I need time to think this over. All of this happened so suddenly."

Hongli nodded: "Alright, I will wait for you, but time is short. We still need to resolve the matter of the Shadow Pavilion as soon as possible. I wonder if this arranged marriage is related to the Shadow Pavilion's conspiracy."

After returning to the Prime Minister's residence, Xiao Yanzi fell into deep thought again. Azhu comforted her, "Miss, perhaps the Fourth Prince is right; this might be a turning point."

Xiao Yanzi sighed, "Azhu, you don't understand. The complexity of this matter is far beyond imagination. I cannot give up my concerns about many things and my pursuit of the truth about the Shadow Pavilion just because of this arranged marriage."

Meanwhile, in the palace, Imperial Noble Consort Zhen Huan also heard about the bestowed marriage and summoned Hongli.

Zhen Huan looked at her son and said earnestly, "Hongli, although this marriage is the Emperor's decree, you must be careful. This Miss Lin has a special identity and many connections behind her. You must balance the relationships between all parties and not let personal feelings ruin important matters."

Hongli respectfully said, "Mother, I understand. I will handle this carefully."

Zhen Huan added, "We also cannot let our guard down regarding the Shadow Pavilion matter; there may be some intricate connection between the two."

Hongli nodded: "Mother, rest assured, I will definitely find out everything."

On the other side, Hongshi was somewhat disappointed after learning of the arranged marriage, but he still decided to secretly help Xiaoyanzi. He found Xiaoyanzi and said, "Miss Lin, if you don't want to accept this arranged marriage, I'm willing to lend you a hand."

Little Swallow looked at Hongshi gratefully: "Third Prince, I appreciate your kindness, but this is the Emperor's decree. If I disobey, my family will be implicated."

Hongshi sighed, “Miss Lin, you are always so kind, but in this palace, kindness does not necessarily bring good results.”

Little Swallow said helplessly, "I know, but I can't disregard the safety of my family."

As the appointed wedding date drew near, the atmosphere in the palace grew increasingly tense. Various factions were secretly plotting, while Xiao Yanzi and Hongli were also working hard to uncover the truth about the Shadow Pavilion, hoping to find a glimmer of hope amidst the numerous crises.

Xiao Yanzi was restless day and night in the Prime Minister's residence. She knew that marrying into the Fourth Prince's household would bring unprecedented challenges. She approached Lin Yuhang again: "Brother, I want to explore the secrets of the Shadow Pavilion murals again. Perhaps we can find a way to resolve the crisis of this arranged marriage."

Lin Yuhang said worriedly, "Little sister, this is too dangerous. Your status is special now. What will happen if something happens to you?"

Little Swallow said firmly, "Brother, I can't just sit here and wait to die. This is my only chance."

So, Little Swallow secretly left the manor without telling anyone and went to the place where she had previously discovered paintings similar in style to the murals. There, she met a mysterious old man.

The old man looked at Xiao Yanzi with a deep gaze: "Young lady, why are you so distressed?"

Little Swallow looked at the old man warily: "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

The old man smiled slightly: "Who I am is not important. What is important is that I know you are searching for the secret of the Shadow Pavilion murals, and that you are troubled by the arranged marriage."

Little Swallow was startled: "How do you know all this?"

The old man slowly said, "Everything in this world has a cause and effect. If you want to change your fate, you must first unravel the mystery of the mural, but can you bear the dangers involved?"

Little Swallow said without hesitation, "I'm not afraid of danger, I must find the truth."

The old man nodded gently: "It's good to have courage, but you still need to be careful of the undercurrents in the palace. Many eyes are watching you from the shadows, hoping you'll make a mistake."

Little Swallow thanked the old man and continued her search for clues. In a secluded courtyard, she discovered some strange symbols that seemed to have some connection to the murals of the Shadow Pavilion. Just as she was studying them carefully, she suddenly heard footsteps.

Little Swallow cautiously hid, only to see several men in black hurriedly enter the courtyard. One of them whispered, "This place might hold a key item related to the murals; we must search it carefully."

Xiao Yanzi was secretly alarmed. She knew she had to tell Hongli and Hongzhou the news as soon as possible. But she was in a dangerous situation; how could she escape?

Just then, a carrier pigeon flew over and landed near her hiding place. Little Swallow had an idea. She secretly wrote a note, tied it to the pigeon's leg, and sent it away. The pigeon carried her distress message and flew towards the palace.

Meanwhile, in the palace, Hongli and Hongzhou were discussing the potential consequences of the arranged marriage and the progress of the Shadow Pavilion's investigation. Suddenly, Su Peisheng entered to report that a message had been received by carrier pigeon—a distress call from Xiaoyanzi.

Hongli and Hongzhou were shocked and immediately gathered their men, rushing towards the direction the carrier pigeon had come from. They knew that Xiaoyanzi must be in great danger at this moment, and if she was not rescued in time, the consequences would be unimaginable.

When they arrived at the secluded residence, they saw the man in black confronting Xiao Yanzi. Hongli shouted, "Who are you? How dare you be so disrespectful to Miss Lin here!"

Seeing the situation was turning against him, the man in black tried to escape. Hong Zhou and his men quickly surrounded him: "Trying to leave? Not so easy!"

After a struggle, the men in black were finally subdued. Xiao Yanzi breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Hongli and Hongzhou, saying, "Fourth Prince, Fifth Prince, thank goodness you arrived in time. I found some clues here related to the murals in the Shadow Pavilion, and these men in black came for that too."

Hongli looked at Xiaoyanzi and said with concern, "I'm glad you're alright. Did you find any clues?"

Little Swallow pointed to the strange symbols and said, "These are the symbols. I think they might be the key to unlocking the secrets of the murals."

Hongzhou examined the symbols carefully: "This looks like an ancient code; we need to find an expert to decipher it."

So, they returned to the palace with the man in black and the symbolic clues they had discovered, and began searching for someone who could decipher the symbols. During this process, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli's relationship deepened unknowingly due to this shared crisis, but they still faced immense pressure from the arranged marriage and the many conspiracies hidden behind the Shadow Pavilion.