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

Deep in the Taihang Mountains, mist filled the air, and the forest was eerily quiet. Lin Yuhang, Zhao Yishi, and the others struggled through the dense forest, the fallen leaves rustling under their feet.

"Everyone be careful, there might be their spies around here." Lin Yuhang lowered his voice, his expression vigilant, his eyes scanning the surroundings like a hawk, his right hand gripping the hilt of his sword tightly, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

Zhao Yishi nodded slightly and replied in a low voice, "Don't worry, I know this forest well and won't expose myself easily." He crouched low, his steps light, like an agile cheetah, the short knife in his hand gleaming coldly in the mist.

Just then, they heard light footsteps approaching from not far ahead. Everyone stopped instantly. Lin Yuhang made a shushing gesture, then cautiously moved forward. Through the dense foliage, they saw several men in black talking.

"We've been guarding this place for so long, but we haven't seen any movement. Has the imperial court not discovered us yet?" A man in black stretched, his tone slack and his eyes full of impatience.

"Don't be careless. The higher-ups said things are tense lately, so we can't afford to mess up." Another man in black frowned, looking wary and glancing around cautiously.

Lin Yuhang and Zhao Yishi exchanged a glance, a hint of excitement flashing in their eyes. Lin Yuhang gestured with his hands, signaling for everyone to prepare to act. Suddenly, a bird flew overhead, letting out a cry. The man in black instantly became alert: "Who's there?"

Seeing that his whereabouts had been exposed, Lin Yuhang decisively leaped out and shouted, "Attack!" He moved swiftly, like a black lightning bolt, his sword flashing with sharp, swift strokes. Zhao Yishi and the others were not to be outdone, and they all rushed towards the man in black.

In an instant, shouts of battle echoed through the mountains and forests. Lin Yuhang pointed his sword at the leader of the men in black, his eyes resolute: "You have colluded with neighboring countries with treacherous intentions. Today is your end!" His voice resounded in the valley, full of intimidation.

The atmosphere was equally tense in the imperial court. Hongli sat upright on his dragon throne, his expression stern, looking down at the ministers below. "Lord Zhang, how are the preparations for the mission to the neighboring country progressing?" Hongli's voice was deep and authoritative, his eyes revealing his concern for the situation.

Lord Zhang stepped forward, holding his official tablet in both hands, and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I am ready and will depart tomorrow. However, I am worried that our neighboring country is coming with great force and will not give up easily." Lord Zhang's brows were furrowed, his eyes were full of worry, and his hands trembled slightly.

Standing to the side, Xiao Yanzi couldn't help but say, "Lord Zhang, you must be careful on your journey and make sure you find out their true intentions. The safety of the people on the frontier rests on your shoulders." Xiao Yanzi's eyes were filled with expectation and worry, and her hands unconsciously clenched.

At this moment, a minister said with deep concern, "Your Majesty, if Minister Zhang's mission fails and the neighboring country really invades, what will happen to our border defenses..." The minister hesitated, his eyes revealing deep worry.

Hongli nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I have ordered the border generals to strengthen defenses. At the same time, Young Master Lin is also investigating that force in the martial world. With this two-pronged approach, we will surely be able to keep our borders at peace." Hongli's eyes were firm, and his hands behind his back displayed the confidence and decisiveness of an emperor.

The battle in the Taihang Mountains continued, with Lin Yuhang and his group gradually gaining the upper hand. Seeing the situation was dire, the leader of the men in black turned to flee. Lin Yuhang reacted swiftly, rushing forward and stabbing him in the back with his sword. "Speak, what is your plan?" Lin Yuhang pressed his sword against the leader's neck, his eyes revealing authority.

The leader of the men in black struggled to say, "Hmph, you won't get any information out of me..." Before he could finish speaking, he died.

Lin Yuhang frowned, looking at the dead leader of the men in black, a sense of unease creeping into his heart. He knew this was just the tip of the iceberg; a greater crisis might be yet to come. Meanwhile, in the imperial court, ministers were still fiercely debating countermeasures, the entire palace shrouded in a tense atmosphere. A contest concerning the fate of the nation had only just begun.