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

In the dense forests of the Taihang Mountains, the stench of blood permeated the air. Lin Yuhang looked at the dead leader of the men in black, his brows furrowed, and sheathed his sword in frustration. "Damn it, the lead has gone cold." A hint of resentment flashed in his eyes, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists.

Zhao Yishi stepped forward, patted Lin Yuhang on the shoulder, and comforted him, "Young Master Lin, don't be discouraged. Let's search these men in black; perhaps there are other clues." Zhao Yishi's eyes were firm as he tried to encourage Lin Yuhang, while he bent down and began searching the men in black.

Lin Yuhang took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. "Okay, everyone, search carefully." As he spoke, he also squatted down and carefully searched for any clues that the man in black might have left behind.

In the imperial court, the ministers' discussion grew increasingly heated. An elderly minister stepped forward, trembling, holding his official tablet in both hands, and said with deep concern, "Your Majesty, if the leads on Young Master Lin's side are cut off, and the neighboring country refuses to acknowledge us, what should we do? Although border defenses have been strengthened, a prolonged stalemate is detrimental to both the people and the court." The old minister's brows were furrowed, his eyes filled with worry, and his voice trembled slightly.

Hongli's expression was solemn. He paced back and forth in front of the dragon throne, and after a moment of thought, he stopped. "I believe that, under no circumstances should Lord Zhang's mission be delayed. If the neighboring country truly intends to invade, we cannot show weakness. If necessary, we must prepare for war." Hongli's eyes were firm, and his hands were behind his back, demonstrating the decisiveness and responsibility of an emperor.

Little Swallow, standing to the side, looked anxious and couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, it's the common people who suffer in war. Can't we think of some other ways to avoid war as much as possible?" Little Swallow frowned, her eyes filled with worry, and her hands unconsciously gripped the hem of her clothes.

Lord Zhang bowed and said, "Your Majesty the Empress is absolutely right. I will do my utmost to mediate between the neighboring countries and strive for a peaceful resolution to this matter. However..." Lord Zhang hesitated, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Hongli looked at Lord Zhang and asked, "Lord Zhang, please speak freely."

Minister Zhang raised his head, his expression serious: "Your Majesty, our neighboring country is cunning. I fear they may ambush me during my mission, which would be detrimental to me. In that case, not only would we be unable to ascertain their intentions, but it could also trigger a conflict between our two countries." Minister Zhang's eyes revealed deep worry, and his hands trembled slightly.

The court fell silent as everyone fell into deep thought.

At this moment, a young minister stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, “Your Majesty, I have a plan. We can secretly dispatch a team of elite soldiers to escort Lord Zhang. If there is an ambush along the way, we can annihilate the enemy in one fell swoop, while also ensuring Lord Zhang’s safety.” The young minister’s eyes were firm, his posture upright, his hands clasped, and his tone full of confidence.

Hongli nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "This plan is feasible. General Li, I order you to select a team of elite troops to secretly escort Lord Zhang. Be sure to act cautiously and do not alert him." Hongli looked at General Li, his eyes revealing trust and expectation.

General Li stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and said loudly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will not fail in my mission!" General Li was agile, his eyes gleaming with determination, and his voice was loud and powerful.

Meanwhile, deep in the Taihang Mountains, Lin Yuhang and his team found no valuable clues on the men in black. Lin Yuhang stood up, looking around at the surrounding forest, his eyes filled with determination. "Although the trail has gone cold, we can't give up. There must still be traces of them nearby. Let's expand our search area." Lin Yuhang clenched his fist, his eyes filled with resolve.

Zhao Yishi and the others nodded in unison, "We'll listen to Young Master Lin!" they all said, their eyes filled with the same fighting spirit.

A power struggle concerning national security is unfolding simultaneously in the imperial court and among the common people. The situation is becoming increasingly tense, and everyone is doing their utmost to ensure peace and stability on the frontier.