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

The night in the Forbidden City was eerily quiet. Dark clouds silently obscured the moonlight, casting a veil of mystery and danger over the ancient palace. In the Empress's bedchamber, candlelight flickered, illuminating Xiao Yanzi's face, filled with confusion and anguish. She awoke with a start from a nightmare, sitting bolt upright, her forehead beaded with sweat, her eyes filled with terror.

"Where am I... Why did I dream of that terrifying man in black again..." Little Swallow murmured to herself, her voice trembling, her hands unconsciously hugging herself tightly.

Hearing the commotion, Consort Ling, who was standing guard nearby, quickly got up and walked to the bedside. She gently took Xiao Yanzi's hand and said, "Your Majesty, you're awake? Did you have another nightmare? Don't be afraid, I'm here." Consort Ling's voice was soft, and her eyes were full of concern as she gently wiped the sweat from Xiao Yanzi's forehead.

Xiao Yanzi turned to look at Consort Ling, her eyes empty: "Consort Ling, who am I? Why can't I remember anything? What did those nightmares mean?" Her voice was choked with sobs as she gripped Consort Ling's hand tightly, as if it were her only support in this strange world.

Consort Ling looked at her with heartache, her eyes slightly reddening: "Your Majesty, you are the Empress, the Emperor's most beloved person. You and the Emperor have been through so much, with laughter and tears, but you have forgotten all those beautiful memories..." As Consort Ling spoke, she gently patted Xiao Yanzi's hand, trying to offer her some comfort.

Inside the imperial study, Hongli frowned deeply as he stared at the secret letter on the table. The dim light cast a long shadow of him. The clues discovered by Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan at the West Market outpost had made the situation increasingly tense. The collusion between the border forces and the mysterious organization was like a sharp blade hanging high, ready to fall at any moment.

“Your Majesty, it seems that this mysterious organization’s conspiracy is probably not limited to this. They may have more tricks up their sleeves.” Fu Lun stood aside, his expression solemn, his hands behind his back, and shook his head slightly.

Hongli raised his head, a ruthless glint in his eyes: "No matter what their conspiracy is, I will not let them succeed. Fulun, Erkang, you continue the investigation and make sure to wipe out these rebels in one fell swoop!" Hongli's voice was deep but full of power. He slammed his hand on the table, causing the ink and brush on it to vibrate.

Erkang stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and said with a firm look in his eyes, "Your Majesty, rest assured, we will do our utmost to live up to Your Majesty's trust! Even if it means going through fire and water, we will find the mastermind behind this!"

Meanwhile, in Shufangzhai, Little Swallow lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. The night wind outside the window rustled the windowpanes, making a soft sound, which only made her more uneasy.

"Sister Liu Hong, has Her Majesty the Empress still not regained her memory? I'm so worried about her..." Little Swallow sat up, hugged her knees, and looked at Liu Hong sitting beside her, her eyes full of worry.

Liu Hong walked to the bedside and gently touched her head: "Princess, don't worry, Her Majesty the Empress is blessed with good fortune and will definitely get better." As she spoke, Liu Hong tucked the blanket around Xiao Xiao Yanzi, trying to reassure her.

Meanwhile, in the streets and alleys of the capital, Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan were navigating the darkness, tracking the mysterious organization based on newly discovered clues. Moonlight occasionally peeked through the clouds, illuminating their cold, stern faces.

"Zhao Xuan, their next possible stronghold is just ahead, be very careful," Lin Yuhang said in a low voice, gripping the hilt of his sword tightly at his waist and looking around warily.

Zhao Xuan nodded slightly, looking nervous: "Brother Lin, I understand, these people must be on guard."

The two cautiously approached an abandoned house. All was silent except for the whistling wind. Suddenly, a slight noise came from inside the courtyard. Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan exchanged a glance, quickly drew their swords, and prepared for battle.

"Who's there? Come out!" Lin Yuhang shouted, his voice particularly loud in the quiet night.

Several men in black rushed out of the courtyard, brandishing sharp blades and their eyes filled with ferocity. "Hmph, you dared to chase me here? Today is your death day!" the leader of the men in black said viciously, brandishing his knife and charging forward first.

Undeterred, Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan engaged in fierce combat with the men in black. The clash of swords and the shouts of battle shattered the night's tranquility. Lin Yuhang, agile and wielding a sharp sword, quickly repelled several of the men in black.

"Trying to run? Not so easy!" Lin Yuhang shouted, giving chase. However, when they reached a narrow alley, more men in black suddenly emerged from all directions, surrounding them.

"Haha, Lin Yuhang, you've fallen for our trap! Today is your death day!" The leader of the men in black laughed triumphantly, his eyes filled with malice.

Lin Yuhang remained calm and fearless, and sneered, "You are not qualified!" He quickly surveyed the surrounding situation and considered a way to break through.

Inside the palace, accompanied by Consort Ling, Xiao Yanzi decides to visit the Imperial Garden again, hoping to find more clues about her memories. Under the moonlight, the flowers, plants, and trees in the Imperial Garden sway gently in the breeze, as if telling stories of the past.

"Your Majesty, think carefully again. Does this place remind you of anything?" Consort Ling asked softly, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Xiao Yanzi slowly closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to catch a familiar scent in the air. Suddenly, a scene flashed through her mind: she and Hongli chasing and playing in the Imperial Garden, Hongli's laughter echoing in her ears.

"I...I think I remember something. It's the Emperor. We're here..." Little Swallow excitedly opened her eyes, her eyes sparkling with hope.

Consort Ling was also very excited, and held Xiao Yanzi's hand tightly: "Really? Your Majesty, please think again, is there anything else?"

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps shattered this brief moment of tranquility. A young eunuch rushed in, his expression panicked: "Your Majesty, Consort Ling, something terrible has happened! Young Master Lin and Young Master Zhao have been attacked in the capital, and their situation is critical!"

Xiao Yanzi and Consort Ling's expressions changed drastically. Consort Ling quickly asked, "What exactly happened? Tell me!"

The young eunuch, panting, said, "Young Master Lin and Young Master Zhao were tracking clues about a mysterious organization when they clashed with men in black in an abandoned house. They were then led into an alley and surrounded by a large number of men in black!"

Little Swallow was extremely anxious and said without thinking, "I have to go save them!" With that, she started to walk outside.

Consort Ling quickly stopped her: "Your Majesty, you can't go, it's too dangerous! Let the Emperor send someone to rescue you."

Little Swallow struggled, "No, Young Master Lin was in danger because he was helping us with the investigation. I can't just stand by and watch him get hurt!"

At this moment, in the Imperial Study, Hongli also learned of this news. "Issue my decree: immediately dispatch the Imperial Guards to support Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan, and bring them back safely!" Hongli stood up, his expression cold and stern, his eyes revealing worry and anger.

In the alley, Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan were locked in fierce combat with the men in black. Both were wounded in several places, but their eyes grew increasingly determined. "Brothers, charge out with me! For the country, for Her Majesty the Empress!" Lin Yuhang shouted, his sword flashing powerfully.

Just when they were in dire straits, the sound of orderly footsteps and horses' hooves came from afar. "It's the Imperial Guards! We're saved!" Zhao Xuan shouted in surprise.

The Imperial Guards quickly arrived and surrounded the men in black. Under their fierce attack, the men in black gradually lost ground and fled. Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan finally escaped and were taken back to the palace.

Hongli received them in the Imperial Study. Looking at their injuries, he was filled with gratitude: "Lin Yuhang, Zhao Xuan, you have worked hard. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known that this mysterious organization's conspiracy was so terrible."

Lin Yuhang knelt on one knee: "Your Majesty, we have failed in our duty and were unable to capture all the men in black. However, we discovered during the battle that they seem to be waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity that will allow them to completely overthrow the court."

Hongli frowned: "The timing? What are they waiting for?"

In the Empress's palace, although Xiao Yanzi was unable to rescue Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan, her anxiety remained undiminished. She sat on the edge of the bed, her hands clasped tightly together, her eyes filled with self-reproach.

"It's all my fault. If I could regain my memories, I might be able to help..." Little Swallow murmured to herself, tears glistening in her eyes.

Consort Ling sat beside her and comforted her, "Your Highness, please don't say that. It's already a great improvement that you can remember some things from the past. We'll think of a solution together when Young Master Lin and Young Master Zhao return."

Not long after, Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan were carried to the Empress's palace. Xiao Yanzi quickly got up and went to their side: "Young Master Lin, Young Master Zhao, how are you?"

Lin Yuhang forced himself to stand up and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry to have worried you. We are fine."

Looking at their wounds, Xiao Yanzi felt a pang of sadness: "Young Master Lin, Young Master Zhao, you suffered such serious injuries for us, I..."

Lin Yuhang quickly said, "Your Majesty, this is our duty. However, this mysterious organization is too cunning, and we need more time and clues to completely eradicate them."

The night outside the window grew deeper, and the darkness seemed to conceal even greater dangers. Xiao Yanzi's amnesia and the mysterious organization's conspiracy made the situation increasingly unpredictable. Everyone understood that this battle was far from over; many more challenges awaited them, and whether Xiao Yanzi could fully regain her memories became the key to turning the tide…