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

Inside the Shufangzhai, the candlelight flickered, illuminating the solemn faces of Hongli and Xiaoyanzi. Hongli slammed the stack of letters onto the table, his eyes filled with cold ruthlessness. "Niohuru Zhixi has done such a thing; she must not be let off lightly! Tomorrow's operation will make her pay for her actions." With that, he clenched his fist, his knuckles turning white, his anger at this betrayal overflowing.

Xiao Yanzi nodded slightly, her brows furrowing slightly. "Your Majesty, tomorrow's operation is extremely dangerous. We must plan carefully. There are countless dangers lurking in the Shadow Pavilion's stronghold, and the situation on the border remains far from optimistic." She raised her hand and gently touched her temple, her expression full of worry.

As the two were discussing, Lin Yuhang stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I have arranged the manpower for tomorrow's operation, all of whom are elites. However, the terrain of the Shadow Pavilion's stronghold is complex, and we still need to carefully consider our attack strategy." He was dressed in a black close-fitting outfit, with a gleaming sword at his waist. He stood tall and straight, and his eyes revealed determination and caution.

Hongli pondered for a moment, his gaze slowly moving across the map. "The stronghold is easy to defend but difficult to attack. A frontal assault would likely result in heavy losses. We can split our forces into two groups. One group will feign a frontal attack to draw their main force away; the other group, led by myself, will infiltrate through a secret passage behind the stronghold and strike at the heart of the enemy." As he spoke, he pointed heavily to the secret passage on the map.

Little Swallow's eyes lit up, and she clapped her hands, saying, "Your Majesty's plan is brilliant! However, the situation of the secret passage is unclear, so we need to send someone to investigate beforehand." She leaned forward slightly, looking at the map, her eyes sparkling with a lively light.

Lin Yuhang accepted the order, "I will immediately arrange for people to investigate the secret passage to ensure that nothing goes wrong." After saying this, he turned and left in a hurry.

After Lin Yuhang left, Hongli gently held Xiaoyanzi's hand. "Empress, you should stay in the palace tomorrow. This is the safest place." His voice was gentle yet firm.

Little Swallow broke free from his hand, her expression resolute. "No, Your Majesty, I want to go with you. I'm familiar with the Shadow Pavilion's ways of doing things, and perhaps I can be of help." She crossed her arms over her chest, slightly raised her chin, her face full of stubbornness.

Hongli sighed helplessly, "You're always so stubborn. Alright then, but you must stay close to me and never act on your own." He gently stroked Xiaoyanzi's cheek, his eyes full of doting and worry.

The next morning, as dawn broke, flags fluttered in the cold wind atop the Forbidden City. Hongli, Xiaoyanzi, and Lin Yuhang led their elite troops, quietly leaving the city. Along the way, the sound of horses' hooves was faint, the expressions of the men were solemn, and the atmosphere was oppressively tense.

Upon arriving outside the Shadow Pavilion stronghold, Hongli raised his hand to signal everyone to stop. The stronghold's gates were tightly shut, and the surrounding area was heavily guarded, with guards patrolling back and forth, armed with sharp blades.

"Your Majesty, the troops feigning an attack are ready," Lin Yuhang said in a low voice.

Hongli nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Let's do it!"

Immediately, shouts of battle filled the air as the feigned attacking force surged towards the stronghold's gate like a tidal wave. Seeing this, the guards rushed out and engaged them in fierce combat.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Hongli, Xiaoyanzi, and Lin Yuhang led another group to quickly circle around to the rear of the stronghold and found the entrance to the secret passage. The passage was dark and damp, filled with a putrid stench. The group proceeded cautiously, their footsteps echoing through the narrow passage.

Suddenly, the sound of a mechanism activating came from ahead. "Watch out!" Hongli shouted, pulling Xiaoyanzi behind him. Countless arrows shot out from both sides of the wall, and everyone quickly raised their swords to defend themselves.

"The mechanisms of this Shadow Pavilion are indeed formidable," Little Swallow said, panting heavily. She held a longsword, the blade of which deflected several arrows.

"Everyone, proceed carefully and don't panic," Lin Yuhang calmly commanded, brandishing his long sword to deflect the incoming arrows.

After finally navigating through the traps, the group arrived inside the stronghold. It was brightly lit and teeming with members of the Shadow Pavilion. The moment the two sides met, a thrilling battle erupted.

Hongli wielded his sword, its blade gleaming coldly, and wherever he went, enemies fell one after another. Xiao Yanzi was not to be outdone; her movements were nimble, her longsword weaving through the enemy ranks, catching them off guard.

Just as the battle reached its climax, Xiao Yanzi suddenly spotted Niu Hulu Zhixi. "Zhixi, you traitor, today is your death day!" Xiao Yanzi shouted angrily and charged towards her.

Niohuru Zhixi's face was pale, and a hint of fear flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. "Little Swallow, don't be so smug. None of you will leave here alive today!" With that, she waved her arm, and a group of men in black rushed in from all directions.

"Hmph, you think you can handle this?" Little Swallow snorted coldly, showing no fear. She twirled her long sword a few times and began to fight with the man in black.

Meanwhile, Hongli and Lin Yuhang were also fighting fiercely, gradually approaching the core area of ​​the Shadow Pavilion. Finally, they found the secret chamber containing the core secrets.

"Finally found it!" Hongli said excitedly. He strode into the secret room and began searching for the confidential documents.

However, at that moment, the door to the secret chamber suddenly slammed shut, and countless hidden arrows surged out from all sides. "Damn it, we've fallen into a trap!" Lin Yuhang shouted, quickly raising his knife to defend himself.

Hongli and Lin Yuhang stood back to back, desperately resisting the attacks of the hidden arrows. Just when they were about to give up, Xiao Yanzi arrived in time. Holding a long sword, she quickly cut the ropes controlling the mechanism, and the gate slowly opened.

"Your Majesty, are you all alright?" Little Swallow asked anxiously.

"I'm alright, thanks to your timely arrival," Hongli said with a sigh of relief.

The three found crucial evidence in the secret chamber, including a detailed plan of the Shadow Pavilion's collusion with external enemies and their financial transactions. "With this, we can completely thwart their conspiracy!" Hongli exclaimed excitedly.

Meanwhile, the battle outside was drawing to a close. Seeing that all was lost, the members of the Shadow Pavilion surrendered one after another. Niu Hulu Zhixi, realizing her plot had been exposed, committed suicide in despair.

Having resolved the crisis with the Shadow Pavilion, Hongli and his men immediately turned their attention to the border war. They sent the Shadow Pavilion's confidential documents to the frontier, which greatly boosted the morale of the soldiers. Under General Zhaohui's command, they launched a fierce counterattack, successfully repelling the enemy and recovering lost territory.

When news of the victory arrived, the entire capital was filled with jubilation. Hongli and Xiaoyanzi stood on the walls of the Forbidden City, looking down at the celebrating people, their hearts filled with emotion.

"Your Majesty, we have finally succeeded." Little Swallow leaned on Hongli's shoulder, her eyes filled with joy and relief.

Hongli gently put his arm around her shoulder. "Yes, it's all thanks to you. If you hadn't insisted on finding clues, we wouldn't have made such a smooth progress." He looked down at Xiaoyanzi, his eyes full of love.

"This is all thanks to our collective efforts, and also to so many loyal ministers and soldiers," Little Swallow said with a smile. "Next, we must govern the country well and let the people live a peaceful life."

"Yes, I will definitely join hands with you to create a peaceful and prosperous world," Hongli said firmly, gazing into the distance with his eyes full of longing for the future.

From then on, Hongli and Xiaoyanzi worked together to govern the country. Under their efforts, the country prospered and the people lived in peace and contentment. Their love story also spread widely among the people and became a beautiful tale.