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

The news that Minister Chen was impeached for colluding with Jianghu forces and plotting a rebellion was like a bombshell, instantly causing a huge uproar in the palace. Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the atmosphere was so heavy it seemed like water could be squeezed out of it. Hongli sat on the dragon throne, his face terribly gloomy, his hand tightly gripping the memorial impeaching Minister Chen, his knuckles turning white from the force.

"What on earth is going on? How could Minister Chen commit such a treasonous act?" Hongli's voice, filled with suppressed anger, echoed in the empty hall.

Xiao Yanzi stood aside, her heart filled with suspicion and uncertainty, but she tried her best to remain calm. "Your Majesty, I find this matter somewhat strange. Minister Chen has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and judging from Ziwei's character, she doesn't seem like the daughter of someone who would harbor rebellious intentions. Perhaps there's some misunderstanding involved."

Hongli frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes. "Empress, I also hope this is a misunderstanding, but this impeachment memorial is very convincing, and there are witnesses and physical evidence. I have no choice but to take it seriously."

At this moment, Su Peisheng cautiously entered the hall. "Your Majesty, Prince Yongqi requests an audience."

"Summon him in." Hongli's voice was weary and helpless.

Yongqi hurriedly entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation, his face full of anxiety and worry. Upon seeing Hongli, he immediately knelt on the ground. "Father, I have heard about Minister Chen's matter. I beg you to thoroughly investigate the truth. I believe that Ziwei and her father would never do such a thing."

Hongli looked at Yongqi, feeling both angry and heartbroken. "Yongqi, I know you and Ziwei have a deep affection for each other, but now that the evidence is right in front of me, I cannot show favoritism. I will send people to investigate thoroughly. If Minister Chen is truly innocent, I will naturally clear his name; but if he has truly committed treason, I will show no mercy."

Yongqi gritted his teeth. "Father, I am willing to investigate this matter personally. Please give me a chance."

Hongli pondered for a moment and nodded. "Alright, I grant you permission to investigate, but remember to base everything on facts and not let emotions cloud your judgment."

"Yes, Father Emperor, I understand." Yongqi kowtowed to express his gratitude, then got up and hurriedly left.

Meanwhile, in the Chen residence, Ziwei was weeping uncontrollably. After Minister Chen was taken away, the entire household was filled with unease. Ziwei sat in her father's study, looking at everything familiar, her heart filled with despair.

"Father, what's wrong with you? Why have you been wronged like this?" Ziwei murmured to herself, tears streaming down her face.

Just then, the butler hurried in, "Miss, Prince Yongqi has arrived."

Ziwei quickly got up and went to greet him. The moment she saw Yongqi, she couldn't hold back any longer and threw herself into his arms, crying, "Yongqi, what should I do? My father..."

Yongqi gently patted Ziwei's back and comforted her, "Ziwei, don't worry. Father has promised to thoroughly investigate this matter. I will also personally investigate and will definitely clear your father's name."

Ziwei raised her head, her eyes filled with gratitude and expectation. "Yongqi, thank you. I believe in you."

Yongqi, accompanied by Ziwei, began searching for evidence. They visited Minister Chen's colleagues, subordinates, and even some people who had previously interacted with him. During this process, they encountered numerous difficulties. Some people were afraid to speak up for fear of being implicated, while others spoke coldly and indifferently to them.

But Yongqi and Ziwei didn't give up. Finally, at a poor family that Minister Chen had once helped, they obtained an important clue. It turned out that Minister Chen had once saved a man named Zhang San, who later inexplicably joined a mysterious martial arts organization.

"Could it be that Zhang San framed Minister Chen for colluding with Jianghu forces in order to get revenge on him?" Ziwei frowned and guessed.

Yongqi nodded. "Very likely. Let's investigate Zhang San's whereabouts."

After some twists and turns, they finally found Zhang San. Upon seeing Yongqi and Ziwei, Zhang San was somewhat frightened, but under Yongqi's imposing presence and Ziwei's earnest pleas, he finally revealed the truth.

It turned out that the concubine's brother, a high-ranking official in the court, had learned of Zhang San's past with Minister Chen. He then coerced and bribed Zhang San into falsely accusing Minister Chen of colluding with underworld forces and plotting a rebellion. Fearing the concubine's brother's power, Zhang San had no choice but to comply.

"It really was Consort Na's family who were behind this!" Yongqi clenched his fists angrily. "They would do such a heinous thing to ruin our marriage."

With tears in her eyes, Ziwei said, "Yongqi, we must quickly tell the Emperor this news and clear my father's name."

Yongqi and Ziwei rushed back to the palace and told Hongli the truth. Upon hearing this, Hongli was furious. "That Niohuru family! How dare they manipulate power and frame loyal officials right under my nose!"

Soon, Consort Na's brother was dismissed from his post and investigated. Consort Na herself was stripped of her title and demoted to commoner status for her involvement in the conspiracy, and was confined to her quarters for life. Minister Chen's injustice was cleared, and his official position and reputation were restored.

Yongqi and Ziwei's marriage finally received the approval of Hongli and Xiaoyanzi. On their wedding day, the Forbidden City was brightly decorated and filled with joy. Yongqi, dressed in magnificent wedding attire, rode a tall horse to the Chen residence to fetch Ziwei. Ziwei, wearing a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, beamed with happiness.

Amidst everyone's blessings, Yongqi and Ziwei bowed to heaven and earth, to their parents, and to each other, officially becoming husband and wife. Looking at the newlyweds, Xiaoyanzi was filled with emotion, saying, "Yongqi, Ziwei, I hope you can support each other and grow old together."

Yongqi and Ziwei knelt down at the same time, "Thank you, Father Emperor and Mother Emperor, for your kindness."

However, before the joy of the wedding had faded, urgent military news arrived from the border. It turned out that the mysterious force that had been previously repelled was stirring again, attempting to invade the border.

Hongli's expression instantly turned serious. He looked at Yongqi and said, "Yongqi, the border war is urgent. I hereby order you to lead the army to quell the rebellion."

Yongqi knelt down without hesitation, "Father, I will live up to your expectations and do my best to protect our country."

Although Ziwei was worried, she held back her tears and said, "Yongqi, go in peace. I will wait for you to return safely at home."

Yongqi held Ziwei's hand tightly, "Ziwei, wait for me to come back."

And so, Yongqi bid farewell to his newlywed wife and embarked on the battlefield on the frontier. Xiaoyanzi and Hongli, meanwhile, closely followed the progress of the war from the palace. They knew that this war was not only related to the peace of the frontier, but also to the fate of the entire country.

As Empress, Xiao Yanzi also began assisting Hongli in handling palace affairs and stabilizing the rear. She knew that at this crucial moment, she could not afford the slightest slackening; she had to stand with Hongli to protect the country…

In this ever-changing court, what will become of them? Will Yongqi be able to successfully quell the rebellion and return safely? Everything remains to be seen, waiting for them to write a new chapter.