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

Inside the secret passage of the Taihang Mountains, it was dark, damp, and filled with a nauseating stench of decay. Lin Yuhang, holding a torch, walked at the front, the flickering light illuminating the tense faces of the group. The passage was narrow, forcing them to crouch low as they moved forward. The moss on the walls was slippery, and a slight misstep could lead to a fall.

"Young Master Lin, we don't know where this secret passage leads. We must be careful not to run into those bad guys." Li San's voice trembled slightly, and his eyes were full of fear. As he spoke, he carefully felt his way along the wall with his hands, afraid of stepping into thin air.

Lin Yuhang's expression was solemn as he whispered reassurances, "Don't be afraid, everyone stay close to me, let's proceed with caution." He gripped his sword tightly, the blade trembling slightly, ready to deal with any potential dangers at any moment.

They hadn't gone far when the secret passage suddenly split into two paths. Lin Yuhang stopped, frowning as he examined the two passages, a look of hesitation on his face: "What should we do? Which one is the right way?" He turned to look at Zhao Yishi and the others, his eyes questioning.

Zhao Yishi stepped forward, squatted down, and carefully examined the ground, trying to find some clues. After a moment, he stood up helplessly: "Young Master Lin, the marks on the ground are too messy to distinguish." Zhao Yishi frowned, and his eyes revealed a trace of anxiety.

Just as everyone hesitated, a faint footstep suddenly came from the secret passage on the left. Everyone instantly became alert and gripped their weapons tightly. Lin Yuhang made a shushing gesture, extinguished the torch, and the secret passage was plunged into darkness, with only the tense breathing of everyone clearly audible.

The footsteps grew closer, and in the darkness, a blurry figure slowly approached. Lin Yuhang held his breath, and as the figure drew nearer, he suddenly swung his sword. With a clang, the sword was deflected, and the sound of fierce weapons clashing echoed through the secret passage.

"Who is it? Why the sneak attack?" A rough voice rang out in the darkness.

Lin Yuhang shouted back, "You bunch of traitors who collude with foreign enemies, today is your death day!" As he spoke, he engaged in fierce combat with his opponents in the dim light. Zhao Yishi and the others quickly joined the battle. The secret passage was cramped, and everyone was unable to maneuver properly, resulting in a chaotic scene.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the Imperial Study grew increasingly tense. Hongli paced anxiously at his desk. Xiao Yanzi sat beside him, her brow furrowed, her eyes filled with worry.

"Your Majesty, I wonder how things are in Jiangnan now? The Minister of Works has gone there, but can he control the situation?" Xiao Yanzi unconsciously clutched the hem of her clothes, her voice trembling slightly.

Hongli stopped and sighed deeply: "I hope it's not too late. I have ordered people to expedite the allocation of supplies, hoping that the people can suffer less." He rubbed his temples, his eyes revealing deep exhaustion.

At this moment, a minister hurriedly entered, knelt down and reported: "Your Majesty, there is another urgent report from the border. The neighboring country's army is gathering at the border, seemingly intending to invade at any time." The minister's voice was urgent, his forehead was covered with sweat, and his eyes were full of worry.

Hongli's face was gloomy, his hands clenched into fists: "These neighboring countries are so arrogant! General Li, how are the preparations for escorting Lord Zhang going?" Hongli looked at the minister, his eyes revealing anxiety and expectation.

The minister hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, General Li has already selected elite soldiers who are ready to depart at any time. However..." The minister hesitated, a hint of doubt appearing on his face.

"What is it? Speak freely!" Hongli's voice rose a few decibels, his eyes revealing authority.

The minister raised his head, his expression tense: "Your Majesty, I am worried that since the neighboring country has amassed troops on the border, it may already know about Minister Zhang's mission, and the ambushes along the way may be even more dangerous." The minister's hands trembled slightly, and his voice carried a hint of unease.

The imperial study was silent, the atmosphere oppressive and suffocating. Hongli pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Issue my decree: General Li must change his route, avoiding areas where the enemy might have laid an ambush, and ensure that Lord Zhang arrives safely in the neighboring country." Hongli's eyes were firm, his tone carrying an unquestionable command.

The ministers received their orders and withdrew. Hongli walked to the window, gazing at the night outside, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Xiao Yanzi stepped forward and gently hugged Hongli: "Your Majesty, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face them together." Xiao Yanzi's eyes were gentle, but her face held a firm expression, trying to give Hongli strength.

Inside the secret passage of the Taihang Mountains, the battle between Lin Yuhang and his companions and the enemy continued. Relying on his superb martial arts skills, Lin Yuhang gradually gained the upper hand. Seizing an opportunity, he thrust his sword into the enemy's chest, who screamed and collapsed to the ground. Only then did the others breathe a sigh of relief and relight their torches.

"Young Master Lin, that was too close!" Wang Er said, still shaken, patting his chest, his eyes still filled with fear.

Lin Yuhang wiped the sweat from his face, looking at the two secret passages with a determined look in his eyes: "No matter what lies ahead, we must find out. Let's go, keep moving forward!" The group gripped their weapons and followed behind Lin Yuhang, heading towards the secret passage on the left. Their firm footsteps echoed through the passage once more. Unknown dangers still awaited them ahead. Meanwhile, in the palace, everyone was also working tirelessly for the safety of the nation. A crisis concerning the fate of the country was still brewing.