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

As dawn broke through the thin clouds, it shone on the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City, refracting a dazzling light. After having breakfast, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli were discussing going back to explore the clues in the murals of the Shadow Pavilion.

"Fourth Prince, yesterday Hongzhou mentioned that the Shadow Pavilion is related to a mysterious martial arts organization. Should we start from this angle?" Xiao Yanzi's eyes were full of thought.

Hongli nodded: "This clue cannot be ignored. I have already sent people to investigate which sects in the martial world may have connections with the Shadow Pavilion. Perhaps we will find something."

Just then, Su Peisheng rushed over, looking slightly flustered.

"Fourth Prince, Your Highness, something terrible has happened! Consort Niohuru Zhixi has suddenly fallen into a coma, and Granny Rong is convinced that it was you who poisoned her!"

Little Swallow's eyes widened, and she said angrily, "This is utter slander! Although I have a grudge against her, I have never intended to harm anyone!"

Hongli frowned, his eyes cold and stern: "Someone must have deliberately framed you. I will not let you be wronged."

The two rushed to Zhixi's residence, only to find the house in chaos. Imperial Noble Consort Zhen Huan had also arrived upon hearing the news, her expression grave.

"What exactly happened? I heard it was Xiao Yanzi who did it, but is there any evidence?" Zhen Huan asked.

Rong Momo knelt down with a thud and cried out, "Your Highness, this old servant saw with my own eyes that the First Lady secretly sneaked into the Second Lady's room and did something, after which the Second Lady fell into a coma!"

Little Swallow retorted angrily, "Granny Rong, you're spouting nonsense! When did I ever sneak into her room?"

Zhen Huan looked at Xiao Yanzi: "Xiao Yanzi, do you have any witnesses? Without evidence, it's difficult to make a decision."

Xiao Yanzi was speechless for a moment. She had indeed acted alone and had no witnesses.

Hongli stepped forward and said, "Mother, I know Xiaoyanzi's character better than anyone. She would never be the kind of person to harm others in secret. I request a thorough investigation into this matter to clear Xiaoyanzi's name."

Zhen Huan pondered for a moment: "Let's not make this public for now, and let me investigate carefully. If anyone is indeed deliberately framing me, I will not let them off lightly."

Xiao Yanzi glanced gratefully at Hongli, but her heart was filled with worry. She knew that in this palace, once a crime was committed, there was no turning back.

Back at her residence, Xiao Yanzi said to Hongli, "Fourth Prince, this must be a conspiracy between Zhixi and Rong Mama. They want to use this incident to drive me out of the palace."

Hongli reassured him, "Don't worry, I won't let them succeed. I've already had Su Peisheng secretly keep an eye on their every move, and he'll definitely find a flaw."

However, one problem after another arose. In the afternoon, while Little Swallow was taking a walk in the Imperial Garden, she suddenly felt dizzy and her vision became blurry.

"Little Swallow, what's wrong?" Xiao Tao hurriedly helped her up.

Little Swallow forced a smile and said, "I don't know either, maybe someone drugged me."

Xiao Tao was terrified: "What should we do? Madam, we must tell the Fourth Prince right away."

Just then, several palace maids rushed over, saying they were on the orders of the Imperial Noble Consort to take Xiao Yanzi to a side hall to rest. Xiao Yanzi was suspicious, but she was too weak to resist and could only let them take her there.

Upon arriving at the side hall, Xiao Yanzi noticed a strange fragrance permeating the room, and she felt increasingly uneasy.

"What exactly do you want?" Little Swallow asked loudly.

The palace maids remained expressionless and did not answer. Suddenly, the door was closed, trapping Xiao Yanzi inside.

Meanwhile, upon learning that Xiao Yanzi had been taken to a side hall, Hongli felt a sense of foreboding. He hurriedly led Su Peisheng to the side hall, but was stopped by Hongzhou on the way.

"Fourth Brother, why are you so flustered? Has something happened?" Hongzhou asked.

Hongli said anxiously, "Xiao Yanzi has been taken away by someone, and I'm worried that she's in danger."

Hongzhou's heart tightened: "Fourth Brother, I will go with you."

When they arrived at the side hall, they found the door locked. Hongli shouted, "Little Swallow, are you in there?"

From inside the house came Xiao Yanzi's weak voice: "Fourth Prince, save me!"

Hongli was extremely anxious and pounded on the door. Hongzhou also helped him, and finally, the door was forced open.

The room was filled with smoke, and Little Swallow lay on the ground, her face pale. Hongli quickly picked her up and called out, "Little Swallow, wake up!"

Xiao Yanzi slowly opened her eyes, saw Hongli, and tears welled up in her eyes: "Fourth Prince, I thought I would never see you again."

Hongzhou watched from the side, his heart filled with guilt: "Little Swallow, it's all my fault. If it weren't for my recklessness in the past, which has caused you to get into so much trouble, no one would have wanted to harm you."

Little Swallow shook her head: "Fifth Prince, it's not your fault. It's just that the palace is too dangerous."

Hongli held Xiaoyanzi in his arms, his eyes filled with anger and determination: "No matter who it is, if they dare to hurt Xiaoyanzi, I, the prince, will make them pay a heavy price!"

After being treated by Physician Liu, Xiao Yanzi was found to be fine, only suffering from a kind of bewitching incense. Fortunately, she was rescued in time.

Upon hearing of this, Zhen Huan also rushed to visit Xiao Yanzi.

"Little Swallow, you've suffered. I will definitely find out who's behind this and give you an explanation," Zhen Huan said.

Xiao Yanzi thanked her, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

After everyone left, Xiao Yanzi said to Hongli, "Fourth Prince, I think all of this is related to the Shadow Pavilion. They want to stop us from exploring the secrets of the murals, so they attacked me first to disrupt our plans."

Hongli pondered and said, “You’re right. It seems the closer we get to the truth, the greater the danger. But we can’t back down. Only by unraveling the secrets of the murals can we truly gain a foothold in this palace and uncover the conspiracy hidden behind them.”

Little Swallow clenched her fists: "Fourth Prince, I'm not afraid. We must persevere."

Night fell, and the Forbidden City was shrouded in darkness, exuding an oppressive atmosphere. Xiao Yanzi and Hongli were in their room, discussing their next plan.

“I think we should start with the patterns in that ancient book; perhaps we can find the key to unlocking the secrets of the murals,” Xiao Yanzi said.

Hongli nodded: "Tomorrow we will go to the library to study it in detail. At the same time, I will strengthen your protection and will not let you be in danger again."

However, what they didn't know was that in the shadows of the palace, the Shadow Pavilion was quietly plotting an even bigger conspiracy, and the challenges they were about to face were far more severe than they imagined.