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

The night in the capital was quiet and deep, the moonlight spilling like water onto the glazed tiles of the palace, casting a cool glow. In the Imperial Garden, a few winter plum blossoms quietly bloomed in the night, their fragrance wafting in the air. However, beneath this tranquil surface, a sense of unease lurked.

Inside the Empress's palace, candlelight flickered. Xiao Yanzi had just retired for the night. Having heard during the day that Lin Yuhang had gone to Jiangnan to investigate the remnants of the rebels, she was filled with worry and tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Suddenly, a slight noise came from outside the window, like a night owl pattering on the roof tiles, or perhaps someone deliberately lowering their footsteps.

Xiao Yanzi sat up alertly. By the dim candlelight, she saw a dark shadow flash past the window. "Who?" she whispered, grabbing the sword beside her bed—a sword that Hongli had specially given her for self-defense.

The shadowy figure didn't respond, but instead burst through the window. A black robe covered its face, obscuring its features, revealing only a pair of cold, murderous eyes. Little Swallow had no time to think; she swung her sword and thrust, shouting, "Who are you? Why have you broken into my palace!" Her eyebrows furrowed, her eyes filled with anger and vigilance, as she wielded her sword with ferocious speed.

The man in black didn't answer, his movements as agile as a ghost, easily dodging Xiao Yanzi's attacks. He then struck out with a backhand palm, the wind from which was fierce. Xiao Yanzi couldn't dodge in time and was struck on the shoulder by the palm wind, staggering back several steps. "Hmph, you think you can stop me?" The man in black finally spoke, his voice hoarse, as if squeezed from the depths of his throat.

Little Swallow gritted her teeth and charged forward again, shouting, "You won't succeed!" The two fought fiercely in the palace, overturning tables and chairs and shattering porcelain everywhere. During the fight, Little Swallow gradually became exhausted and slipped on the shards. Seeing this, the man in black seized the opportunity to attack. In her panic, Little Swallow raised her hand to defend herself but was struck on the head by the man in black. Her vision went black, and she fainted.

After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Yanzi slowly opened her eyes. Her head throbbed with pain, as if it were about to split open. She looked at the unfamiliar layout of her bedchamber, her eyes filled with confusion. "Where is this? Who am I?" she murmured weakly.

Just then, a palace maid's voice came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, are you awake?" The maid pushed open the door and entered, only to be startled to see Xiao Yanzi sitting on the bed, looking completely bewildered. "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

Xiao Yanzi looked at the palace maid with a puzzled expression: "Who are you? Why are you calling me Your Majesty?" The palace maid was so frightened that she knelt down with a thud. "Your Majesty, please don't frighten me! You are the Empress, the Emperor's most beloved Empress!"

Meanwhile, in the Imperial Study, Emperor Hongli was reviewing a secret letter from Lin Yuhang sent from Jiangnan, his brow furrowed. Suddenly, a eunuch rushed in, kneeling down with a thud: "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! The Empress has been attacked and is now unconscious!"

Hongli suddenly stood up, the secret letter in his hand falling to the ground. "What? What happened?" He was extremely anxious and strode towards the Empress's palace.

Upon arriving at the palace, seeing Xiao Yanzi lying unconscious on the bed, Hongli's eyes reddened. "Empress, wake up! Who dares to be so bold!" He tightly grasped Xiao Yanzi's hand, his voice trembling.

The imperial physicians arrived quickly, and after examining her, they all shook their heads: "Your Majesty, the Empress suffered a severe blow to the head. Although she is not in immediate danger, we cannot be sure when she will wake up."

Hongli's face was terrifyingly gloomy. "Issue my decree: seal off the palace and thoroughly investigate this matter! If I find out who did this, I will tear them to pieces!" He clenched his fists tightly, exuding a chilling aura of authority.

A few days later, Xiao Yanzi finally woke up, but she had lost her memory. Hongli stayed by her bedside, looking at Xiao Yanzi's empty eyes, and felt heartbroken: "Empress, do you really not remember me? I am Hongli."

Xiao Yanzi looked at the man in front of her who claimed to be the emperor, but there was no sense of familiarity in his eyes. "I don't know you. Am I really the empress?" Her voice trembled, full of helplessness.

Hongli gently stroked Xiaoyanzi's hair. "Yes, you are the Empress. We are a loving couple. You can't forget that." His eyes were filled with sorrow and expectation, hoping that Xiaoyanzi would suddenly regain her memory.

Meanwhile, Lin Yuhang in Jiangnan was unaware of the events unfolding in the palace. He was in a tavern with Zhao Xuan, studying the clues they had just obtained. The tavern was bustling with people and noisy, but Lin Yuhang paid no attention, pointing to the ledger on the table and saying, "Zhao Xuan, look, these accounts show that the funds of this mysterious organization have flowed to several large merchants in the capital. We must go to the capital to investigate."

Zhao Xuan nodded. "Brother Lin, I'll go with you. However, the power behind this is so immense, we must proceed with caution." His expression was solemn, and his eyes revealed vigilance.

Just as they were about to get up and leave, a waiter rushed over and said, "Sir, there is a man in black outside looking for you. He says he has something important to tell you."

Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan exchanged a glance, a sense of foreboding rising in their hearts. They followed the waiter to the back alley of the tavern, where they saw a man in black standing in the shadows; his figure seemed somewhat familiar.

"Who are you? What do you want with us?" Lin Yuhang asked warily, his hand unconsciously resting on the hilt of his sword.

The man in black slowly removed his hood, revealing a face covered in scars—he was one of the rebel members who had been captured earlier. "Young Master Lin, I've come to atone for my sins. I know you're investigating that mysterious organization. I can tell you some clues, but please spare my life." His voice trembled, his eyes filled with fear and pleading.

Lin Yuhang frowned. "Why are you suddenly helping us?"

The man in black quickly said, "They abandoned me, and they even tried to kill me to silence me. I know their stronghold in the capital and their next plan."

Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan exchanged a glance. "Okay, you tell me. If you tell even half a lie, you know the consequences." Lin Yuhang's eyes were cold and his tone was icy.

The man in black nodded quickly. "They have a secret hideout in the West Market of the capital, where they keep their important ledgers and correspondence. Moreover, they know you are returning to the capital and plan to ambush you on the way."

Lin Yuhang sneered, "They think they can stop me?" A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes as he began to plot how to turn the tables on them.

Back at their lodgings, Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan began packing their bags, preparing to head to the capital. Wan Niang, upon learning of their departure, looked on with worry: "Young Master Lin, Young Master Zhao, you must be careful on your journey."

Lin Yuhang looked at Wan Niang with concern: "Miss Wan Niang, don't worry, we will be careful. You must take good care of yourself here and wait for us to come back."

Meanwhile, in the imperial palace, Xiao Yanzi's amnesia throws the entire harem into chaos. Consort Ling visits Xiao Yanzi daily, trying to awaken her memory. "Your Majesty, please think again. We've shared so many wonderful times together. Don't you really remember anything?" Consort Ling holds Xiao Yanzi's hand, tears welling in her eyes.

Little Swallow clutched her head in anguish, "I can't remember anything, I can't remember anything at all." Her eyes were filled with pain and confusion, as if she were in endless darkness, unable to find a way out.

Hongli was extremely anxious looking at Xiaoyanzi. He ordered a full-scale investigation into the attackers while simultaneously sending people to find a miraculous cure for amnesia. "No matter the cost, I will make sure the Empress regains her memory," he secretly resolved in his study, his eyes filled with determination.

Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan embarked on their journey to the capital, knowing that an even more thrilling contest awaited them. Meanwhile, in the capital, Xiao Yanzi's amnesia and the conspiracy of a mysterious organization made the situation even more unpredictable. A great battle concerning the fate of the nation, love, and loyalty was about to unfold once again on the land of the capital, drawing everyone into the eye of the storm; no one could remain uninvolved.