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

The concubine, wielding a dagger, her face contorted in rage and her eyes flashing with madness, lunged straight at Xiao Yanzi. Xiao Yanzi was startled and instinctively tried to dodge, but her movements were slightly slowed by the tension and exhaustion from before. At that critical moment, Xiao Tao suddenly pounced forward, using her own body to block the concubine's dagger.

"Xiao Tao!" Little Swallow exclaimed, her eyes filled with fear and heartache. Xiao Tao's face turned pale instantly, and a trickle of blood escaped from the corner of her mouth, but she still endured the pain and said intermittently, "Your Majesty... I'm so glad you're alright..."

Azhu was also terrified, her face turning pale. She quickly supported the swaying Xiaotao, her eyes filled with tears, and glared angrily at the concubine: "You poisonous woman, how could you be so cruel!"

Xiao Yanzi's anger flared up instantly. Her eyes turned bloodshot as she stared coldly at the concubine, saying each word slowly and deliberately, "Niohuru Zhixi, the sins you have committed today, I will make you pay with your blood!"

At this moment, Hongli was also startled by this sudden turn of events. Seeing Xiaotao injured, he was even more enraged. Holding his long sword, he rushed towards the concubine like a black lightning bolt, shouting angrily, "You audacious hussy, how dare you commit violence in front of me! Today, I will not forgive you!"

Seeing Hongli charging towards her menacingly, Consort Na felt a pang of fear, but she was still unwilling to give up. She gritted her teeth, brandished the dagger in her hand, and tried to block Hongli's attack.

Hongli's swordsmanship was superb, each swing carrying a sharp and powerful aura. His longsword clashed with the concubine's dagger, producing a clanging sound. Although the concubine fought back with all her might, she gradually became overwhelmed by Hongli's powerful offensive.

"Your Majesty, be careful, she may have other tricks up her sleeve!" Little Swallow warned from the side, clenching her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms.

Hongli nodded slightly, his eyes becoming even more vigilant. He fought with the concubine while keeping a close eye on her every move. Sure enough, after parrying a few blows, the concubine suddenly feinted an attack, then pulled a small bottle from her bosom and threw it at Hongli.

Hongli reacted swiftly, dodging to the side. The small bottle shattered on the ground with a bang, spilling its liquid and emitting a pungent odor. Hongli frowned, thinking to himself, "This poisonous woman really did have a backup plan."

"Your Majesty, this is the poison she used to deal with me before. You must not touch it!" Little Swallow shouted loudly.

Hongli nodded, his eyes growing even colder. "Niohuru Zhixi, your crimes are heinous, and today I will bring you to justice!"

Having said that, Hongli increased the speed of his attack. His longsword swirled around the concubine like a black whirlwind. The concubine was forced to retreat step by step by Hongli's attacks, and a look of fear appeared on her face.

"No...it's impossible, I won't lose! I must become empress and obtain that treasure and mysterious power!" The concubine shouted as she frantically brandished her dagger.

Just then, seeing that Consort Na was at a disadvantage, Rong Momo became anxious and picked up a stone from the side, throwing it at Xiao Yanzi. Xiao Yanzi was focused on watching the fight between Hongli and Consort Na and did not notice Rong Momo's action.

"Your Highness, be careful!" Ah Zhu, with her sharp eyes, saw Rong Mama's actions and rushed over, using her body to shield Xiao Yanzi from the stone. Ah Zhu let out a muffled groan and swayed a few times, but she still managed to stand firmly in front of Xiao Yanzi.

"A-Zhu, you..." Xiao Yanzi was both shocked and furious. Seeing A-Zhu injured, her hatred intensified. "Granny Rong, you old hag, today I will make you pay for what you've done!"

A smug smile appeared on Rong Momo's face. "Hmph, Your Majesty the Empress, today is your death day! As long as our master succeeds, we will enjoy endless wealth and glory!"

However, no sooner had Rong Momo finished speaking than a loud shout rang out: "You audacious servant, how dare you harm the Empress!" It turned out that Su Peisheng had arrived with a group of guards.

Su Peisheng felt a surge of anger as he looked at the injured Xiao Tao and A Zhu. He waved his hand, and the guards immediately rushed forward and subdued Rong Momo.

Rong Momo was forced to the ground. She struggled and cursed, "You dog servants, let me go! Once our master succeeds, you'll all pay!"

At this moment, the battle between Hongli and Consort Na was drawing to a close. Consort Na was exhausted; her arms trembled, and she could no longer withstand Hongli's attacks. Hongli seized the opportunity and stabbed Consort Na in the shoulder with his sword.

The concubine screamed, dropping the dagger from her hand. She knelt on the ground, her face contorted with pain and despair. "No... I'm not reconciled... I can't lose..."

Hongli sheathed his sword and coldly stared at the concubine. "Niohuru Zhixi, you colluded with a mysterious organization to plot against the Empress, committing an unforgivable crime. Today, I will cast you into the Cold Palace, never to rise again!"

Upon hearing Hongli's words, Consort Na's body went limp, and she collapsed to the ground. Her eyes were vacant, and she murmured to herself, "The Cold Palace... my dream of becoming Empress... my treasure..."

Xiao Yanzi walked up to Consort Na and, seeing her disheveled state, her hatred subsided slightly. "Niohuru Zhixi, this is all your own fault. If you had just stayed within your bounds, things wouldn't have come to this."

Na Fei raised her head, looked at Xiao Yanzi, and a hint of resentment flashed in her eyes. "You think you've won? No, that mysterious organization won't let you go. They'll come back sooner or later, and then you'll all die!"

Xiao Yanzi frowned slightly; she knew that what the concubine said was true. That mysterious organization was powerful and ruthless. Although their conspiracy had been temporarily thwarted this time, the crisis was not truly over.

"Your Majesty, that mysterious organization won't let this go. We must find a way to deal with it as soon as possible," Xiao Yanzi said earnestly, turning to Hongli.

Hongli nodded. "The Empress is absolutely right. I will immediately summon the ministers to discuss strengthening the palace's security and continue the investigation into the whereabouts of that mysterious organization."

Afterwards, Hongli ordered the guards to take Consort Na and Rong Momo to the Cold Palace, and then summoned Imperial Physician Liu to treat Xiao Tao and A Zhu. After carefully examining their injuries, Imperial Physician Liu said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, Xiao Tao and A Zhu's injuries are not serious, they just need to rest for a while."

Little Swallow breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good. Doctor Liu, you must make sure they recover as soon as possible."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Physician Liu bowed and withdrew with his medicine chest.

Xiao Yanzi walked to Xiao Tao and A Zhu's bedside, looking at their pale faces, her heart filled with guilt. "Xiao Tao, A Zhu, it's all my fault, I made you get hurt."

Xiao Tao forced a smile. "Your Majesty, please don't say that. Protecting you is our duty. As long as you are alright, that's all that matters."

Azhu nodded, "Yes, Your Majesty. We don't blame you."

Xiao Yanzi's eyes reddened. She held Xiao Tao and A Zhu's hands and said, "Don't worry, I will take good care of you and help you recover soon."

Meanwhile, in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Hongli was summoning his ministers to discuss strategies for dealing with the mysterious organization.

"My esteemed ministers," Hongli said solemnly, "that mysterious organization has colluded with the concubines in the harem, plotting to murder the Empress. Their intentions are utterly despicable. We must now strengthen the palace's defenses to prevent them from attacking again. Do you have any good suggestions?"

Fucha Fuheng stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, I suggest strengthening the patrols of the palace guards, increasing the number of guards, and setting up hidden sentries in various corners of the palace to closely monitor the movements inside and outside the palace."

General Zhao Hui also said, "Your Majesty, I believe we should strengthen our investigation inside and outside the capital, especially regarding suspicious organizations and individuals. If any clues related to the mysterious organization are discovered, report them immediately."

Other ministers also offered their suggestions, some advising on strengthening intelligence gathering, others on mobilizing troops to enhance defenses. Hongli listened attentively to their advice, nodding occasionally.

"Your words are very true, my esteemed ministers. I will take your suggestions into consideration and formulate a comprehensive response plan. At the same time, I hope that you can work together to safeguard the safety of the palace and the country," Hongli said.

Just then, Su Peisheng hurriedly entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation. "Your Majesty, Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan request an audience, saying they have important matters to report."

Hongli's eyes lit up, "Summon them quickly!"

Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation. After bowing, Lin Yuhang said, "Your Majesty, we have discovered an important clue while tracking the mysterious organization."

Hongli quickly asked, "Oh? What clue? Tell me quickly!"

Lin Yuhang glanced at Zhao Xuan, then continued, "Your Majesty, we have discovered that a mysterious organization seems to be searching for a mysterious place, which is said to hold the key to unlocking the mysterious power."

Hongli frowned. "A mysterious place? Do you know where that place is?"

Lin Yuhang shook his head. "Your Majesty, we do not yet know the exact location of that place. However, we have discovered some clues during our investigation, which seem to be related to a Taoist temple on the outskirts of the capital."

Zhao Xuan continued, "Your Majesty, we plan to go to that Taoist temple to investigate. Perhaps we can find some important information about the mysterious organization and mysterious forces."

Hongli nodded slightly, "Alright, you must be careful on your journey. If you discover anything, return immediately to report."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan replied in unison, then turned and left the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

After they left, Hongli fell into deep thought. He knew that a huge conspiracy was hidden behind this mysterious organization, and that the mysterious power was related to the safety of the court and the country. He had to uncover the truth as soon as possible to ensure the peace of the court.

Meanwhile, in the inner palace, Xiao Yanzi was also worried about dealing with the mysterious organization. She knew that this crisis was more serious than ever before, and she had to face it all together with Hongli.

"Your Majesty, I hope Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan can find the clues successfully and uncover the conspiracy of this mysterious organization as soon as possible," Xiao Yanzi prayed silently in her heart.

However, unbeknownst to them, the Taoist temple concealed far greater dangers and secrets. Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan's investigation would be fraught with peril. The mysterious organization, too, would not stand idly by; they were plotting an even larger conspiracy, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to Hongli and Xiaoyanzi. The crisis in the palace had only just begun…

A few days later, Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan arrived at the Taoist temple on the outskirts of Beijing. The temple looked somewhat dilapidated, overgrown with weeds, and appeared quite desolate.

"Zhao Xuan, this item looks a bit strange. Let's be careful," Lin Yuhang whispered.

Zhao Xuan nodded. "Okay, let's go in and take a look."

The two cautiously entered the Taoist temple, which was filled with an old, worn atmosphere. They looked around and found some strange patterns painted on the temple walls, somewhat similar to those they had seen in the mysterious organization's stronghold.

"Brother Lin, could these patterns be the clues that the mysterious organization is looking for?" Zhao Xuan asked, pointing to the patterns on the wall.

Lin Yuhang frowned, observing carefully. "That's possible. Let's look around some more; maybe we'll find something else."

Just then, they heard a soft footstep. Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan exchanged a glance and immediately hid behind a pillar.

A Taoist priest dressed in a robe emerged from inside, his face covered with a black cloth, revealing only his eyes. The priest looked around briefly, then walked towards the backyard of the temple.

"Zhao Xuan, let's follow them and see," Lin Yuhang said softly.

The two quietly followed the Taoist priest to the backyard of the temple. In the backyard was a huge stone tablet with ancient characters engraved on it.

The Taoist priest walked to the stone tablet, muttered incantations, and then pressed several points on the tablet. Suddenly, a hole appeared in the ground next to the tablet.

Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan were startled; they hadn't expected such a secret to be hidden in this Taoist temple. The Taoist priest looked around, then went down into the cave.

"Zhao Xuan, let's go down and take a look too," Lin Yuhang said.

Zhao Xuan nodded, and the two cautiously entered the cave. Inside was a narrow passage, filled with a damp smell. They walked along the passage, their hearts filled with tension and anticipation.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, they finally arrived at a huge underground cave. The cave was brightly lit and contained some strange artifacts and books.

The Taoist priest was standing in front of a table, seemingly studying something. Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan quietly approached, wanting to see what the priest was doing.

Just then, the Taoist priest suddenly turned around and saw Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he shouted loudly, "Who are you? How dare you trespass here!"

Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan felt a chill run down their spines; they knew a dangerous confrontation was about to unfold...