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

In the Imperial Garden, the atmosphere froze instantly. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the kneeling man. Hongli's expression was cold and stern. He took a step forward, his gaze as sharp as an eagle's, staring directly at the man: "You say Suksaha has a secret plan? If there is even half a lie, I will not let you off easily!" He put his hands behind his back, his dragon robe swaying gently in the breeze, displaying his supreme majesty.

The man trembled violently, his head pressed to the ground, his voice trembling with sobs: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, everything I've said is true! Suksaha has secretly colluded with a Jianghu (martial arts world) force outside the palace. They agreed that if this rebellion fails, they will set fire to the palace under the cover of night three days later!" He curled up into a ball, his hands trembling incessantly, as if he still harbored lingering fear of Suksaha's power.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yanzi's face turned deathly pale. The wine cup in her hand fell to the ground with a crash and shattered. "What? How dare they be so audacious!" Her eyebrows shot up, her eyes filled with anger and shock. Her hands clenched into fists involuntarily, and her body trembled slightly.

Consort Ling was also terrified and turned pale. She quickly approached Xiao Yanzi and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, what... what should we do?" Her eyes were filled with fear, and she gripped Xiao Yanzi's sleeves tightly with both hands, her body trembling slightly.

Lin Yuhang quickly stood up, his expression solemn, his hands clenched into fists: "Your Majesty, this matter is extremely urgent and must be taken immediately!" His eyes were firm, his posture upright, ready to obey orders at any time.

Lin Yuxuan also stood up, his face full of indignation: "Yes, we must not let these villains' conspiracy succeed!" He was so angry that his face turned red, and he waved his hands, his eyes revealing a fierce determination.

The ministers whispered amongst themselves, their faces filled with worry. An elderly minister stepped forward, trembling, and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, the most urgent task is to strengthen the palace's security and, at the same time, send people to thoroughly investigate the background of this Jianghu (江湖, the martial arts world) force." His brows were furrowed, his eyes were full of worry, and his hands, holding the imperial tablet, trembled slightly.

Hongli nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping firmly over the crowd: "Issue my decree: the Imperial Guards shall immediately strengthen patrols inside and outside the palace, and no one shall be allowed to enter or leave without authorization! Also, send spies to find out the hiding place and action plan of this Jianghu force, and make sure to wipe them out before they take action!" A resolute glint flashed in his eyes, and he waved his hands forcefully, issuing the order.

The man kneeling on the ground hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I know the approximate location of that Jianghu force, and I am willing to lead the way for Your Majesty! I only beg Your Majesty to spare my life." He raised his head, his eyes full of pleading, and tears streamed down his face.

Hongli looked at him coldly: "If what you say is true, and you assist the court in suppressing the rebels, I may spare your life. If there is any deception, I will exterminate your entire family!" Hongli's eyes were icy, his tone left no room for doubt, and he exuded the majesty of an emperor.

Xiao Yanzi took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and said, "Your Majesty, this banquet will probably have to be temporarily suspended. We must deal with this sudden crisis quickly." Her eyes were firm, and although she was still worried, as the Empress, she had quickly regained her composure.

Hongli nodded and said, "The Empress is absolutely right. In this crisis, I and all my beloved ministers must work together to ensure the safety of our palace!" He looked at the ministers with a firm gaze, his eyes filled with determination.

The once joyful and peaceful atmosphere in the Imperial Garden vanished, replaced by a tense and serious one. Everyone sprang into action; a race against time was about to begin, and the fate of the palace hung by a thread.