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

While Lin Yuhang, Zhao Xuan, and the mysterious monk split up to continue their investigation into the mastermind, the atmosphere within the palace grew increasingly tense. Xiao Yanzi, in Kunning Palace, kept a close eye on Consort Ling's investigation into those spreading rumors of a mysterious force within the palace, as well as the developments of the border war.

That day, dark clouds filled the sky, and a heavy rain was imminent. Inside Kunning Palace, the palace maids were busy closing the windows to prevent rain from entering. Xiao Yanzi, dressed in her magnificent empress's attire and wearing a phoenix crown, sat in front of her dressing table, looking at her slightly tired face in the mirror, and sighed softly.

"Your Majesty, you're worried again," Rong Momo said softly from the side, a hint of heartache flashing in her eyes as she looked at Xiao Yanzi.

Xiao Yanzi turned her head slightly, glanced at Rong Mama, and said, "Rong Mama, the inner palace is in turmoil, the border war is tense, and the Emperor and Young Master Lin are facing so many dangers. How can I not be worried?"

Rong Momo stepped forward, picked up a comb, and gently combed Xiao Yanzi's hair, saying, "Your Majesty, don't worry too much. His Majesty is wise and mighty, and Young Master Lin and the others are also highly skilled in martial arts. They will surely turn danger into safety."

Xiao Yanzi nodded and said, "I hope so. By the way, is there any news from Consort Ling?"

Rong Momo shook her head and said, "Not yet, but Consort Ling is always reliable in her work, so we should have news soon."

Just then, a palace maid hurried in, curtsied before Xiao Yanzi, and said, "Your Majesty, Princess Hejing and Xiao Yanzi request an audience."

Little Swallow paused for a moment, then said, "Send it."

Princess Hejing, holding Little Swallow's hand, skipped and hopped into Kunning Palace. Little Swallow wore a pink cheongsam, her hair styled in two cute buns, and her face beamed with an innocent smile. Princess Hejing, still in her pink palace dress, looked lively and adorable.

"Empress Mother!" Little Swallow saw Little Swallow and immediately let go of Princess Hejing's hand, ran to Little Swallow's side, and hugged her leg.

When Little Swallow saw Little Swallow, a smile appeared on her face. She bent down, picked up Little Swallow, and said, "Little Swallow, what brings you here to see your mother?"

Little Swallow hugged Little Swallow's neck and said, "Empress Mother, I heard from Sister Hejing that you are in a bad mood, so I wanted to come and keep you company."

Princess Hejing stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Little Swallow has been worried about you and has been clamoring to come and see you."

A warm feeling welled up in Xiao Yanzi's heart. She looked at Princess Hejing and Little Swallow and said, "With you two by my side, I feel much better."

Little Swallow squirmed in Little Swallow's arms and said, "Empress Mother, I've brought you a gift too."

As she spoke, Little Swallow took out a painting from her bosom and handed it to Little Swallow. Little Swallow took the painting, unfolded it, and saw that it was a painting of her, Hongli, and Little Swallow. All three of them in the painting had happy smiles on their faces.

“Empress Mother, this is a drawing I made. I hope that you, Father, and I can always be this happy,” Little Swallow said.

Little Swallow looked at the painting, her eyes slightly moist. She kissed Little Swallow's cheek and said, "Little Swallow painted so well, Your Majesty likes it very much."

Princess Hejing looked at Little Swallow and Little Swallow and said with a smile, "Empress Mother, Little Swallow is very serious. She has been drawing for a long time."

Just then, Consort Ling hurriedly entered Kunning Palace. She was slightly taken aback when she saw Princess Hejing and Little Swallow there, and then said, "Your Majesty, I have important news to report."

Little Swallow frowned slightly, looked at Princess Hejing and Little Swallow, and then said, "Hejing, why don't you take Little Swallow to the side hall to play for a while? The Empress Dowager has something to discuss with Consort Ling."

Princess Hejing nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

With that, Princess Hejing took Little Swallow's hand and left the Kunning Palace.

After Princess Hejing and Xiaoxiaoyanzi left, Consort Ling stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty, after my investigation, I discovered that the person who instructed the eunuchs to spread the message seems to be related to an official of the Imperial Household Department."

Xiao Yanzi's expression instantly turned serious. She gripped the handkerchief in her hand and said, "Officials from the Imperial Household Department? Consort Ling, have you investigated thoroughly?"

Consort Ling nodded slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I have already sent people to investigate further. Although there is no conclusive evidence yet, all indications suggest that this official has intricate connections with mysterious forces."

Xiao Yanzi stood up and paced back and forth in the main hall, pondering the matter. After a moment, she stopped and said, "Consort Ling, this matter is of great importance. You must act with extreme caution and avoid alerting the enemy. We will make further plans once we have solid evidence."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand," Consort Ling said, bowing slightly.

Meanwhile, on the streets of the capital, Zhao Xuan was investigating businesses connected to the mysterious organization. Dressed in a black outfit and wearing a black hat that covered half his face, he cautiously observed the area around the businesses.

He discovered that while these businesses appeared to be operating normally on the surface, closer inspection revealed that mysterious people would occasionally come and go, and these people always appeared late at night.

Late that night, Zhao Xuan hid in a small alley across from the shop, watching its entrance. A moment later, he saw a man in a long black robe hurry into the shop. Zhao Xuan's heart skipped a beat; he knew his opportunity had arrived.

He quietly followed the man and slipped into the shop when no one was looking. The shop was pitch black, and Zhao Xuan cautiously made his way forward.

Suddenly, he heard a low murmur of conversation. He followed the sound and discovered it was coming from a secret room. Zhao Xuan crouched at the doorway of the room, listening to the conversation inside.

"We must be careful with this operation; we can't let the imperial court discover our plan," a man's voice said.

"Don't worry, we are fully prepared. As long as we can obtain that treasure, we will have enough power to overthrow the court," another man's voice said.

Zhao Xuan was startled; he knew he had finally found some crucial clues. Just as he was about to leave, he accidentally kicked something, making a sound.

"Who's there?" the person inside the secret room shouted immediately upon hearing the noise.

Zhao Xuan knew he had been exposed, so he quickly drew the short knife from his waist, preparing to deal with the impending danger.

A moment later, the door to the secret room was opened, and a group of men in black rushed out and surrounded Zhao Xuan.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" a man in black shouted angrily.

Zhao Xuan sneered and said, "You don't need to know who I am. I only want to ask you, who exactly is the mastermind behind you?"

Upon hearing this, the men in black's expressions changed slightly. One of them said, "Hmph, now that you know, don't even think about leaving alive!" With that, he waved his hand, and the men in black charged towards Zhao Xuan.

Undeterred, Zhao Xuan brandished his short knife and engaged in fierce combat with the men in black. His movements were swift, the short knife gleaming coldly in the darkness, occasionally piercing the vital points of the men in black.

However, the men in black outnumbered him, and Zhao Xuan gradually found himself struggling to hold them off. Just as he was in dire straits, he suddenly heard a loud shout: "Stop!"

Zhao Xuan and the men in black stopped, only to see Lin Yuhang and the mysterious monk appear at the door. Lin Yuhang wore a blue robe, held a long sword, and stared sharply at the men in black. The mysterious monk stood beside Lin Yuhang with his hands clasped together, his face calm.

"Brother Lin, Master, what brings you here?" Zhao Xuan was delighted to see Lin Yuhang and the mysterious monk and said.

Lin Yuhang nodded slightly and said, "Brother Zhao, we heard some news in the martial arts world and learned that you might be in danger, so we rushed here."

The mysterious monk clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, benefactors, the sea of ​​suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore. Your collusion with the mysterious organization in your attempt to overthrow the imperial court will not end well."

The men in black were slightly taken aback by the mysterious monk's words, but quickly regained their guard. One of them said, "Hmph, enough nonsense, none of you will leave here alive today!"

After saying that, the men in black charged towards Lin Yuhang, Zhao Xuan, and the mysterious monk again. Undeterred, Lin Yuhang, Zhao Xuan, and the mysterious monk quickly drew their weapons and engaged in fierce combat with the men in black.

After a fierce battle, Lin Yuhang and his companions finally defeated the men in black. They stood panting inside the shop, looking at the fallen men in black.

"Brother Zhao, have you found any clues?" Lin Yuhang asked.

Zhao Xuan nodded and said, "Brother Lin, I just heard them say that as long as we can obtain that treasure, we will have enough power to overthrow the imperial court. But I don't know what that treasure is."

Lin Yuhang frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "It seems that this treasure is very important to them. We need to find out what the treasure is and what their plan is."

The mysterious monk put his hands together and said, "Two benefactors, this humble monk believes we can extract some clues from these men in black."

Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan exchanged a glance and nodded. They walked over to a man in black who was still breathing. Lin Yuhang knelt down and said, "Tell me, who is the mastermind behind this? And what is that treasure?"

The man in black gritted his teeth and refused to speak. Lin Yuhang frowned, pushed his sword forward a little more, and said, "If you don't speak, I won't be polite."

The man in black hesitated for a moment, then said, “I’ll talk, I’ll talk. Our mastermind is a wizard from the Western Regions named Ulihak. The treasure is a mysterious key that is said to be able to open a treasure vault containing a great secret.”

Lin Yuhang and Zhao Xuan exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes. Lin Yuhang asked, "Then where is this treasure vault?"

The man in black shook his head and said, "I really don't know. Only Ulihak and a few other high-ranking officials know."

Lin Yuhang stood up and said, "Alright, I'll trust you for now. Brother Zhao, Master, let's inform the Emperor first, and then make further plans."

“Yes, Brother Lin,” Zhao Xuan and the mysterious monk replied.

Meanwhile, on the frontier battlefield, General Zhao Hui was directing his soldiers to build fortifications. Although they had successfully repelled the previous attack by the mysterious forces, General Zhao Hui knew that the enemy would not give up easily, and the next attack might be even more fierce.

"General, our defensive fortifications are almost complete," a lieutenant said.

General Zhao Hui nodded and said, "Good. Let the soldiers rest well, stay vigilant, and be ready to deal with the enemy's attack at any time."

"Yes, General!" the lieutenant replied, then turned and left.

General Zhao Hui gazed into the distance, silently praying that the imperial court could find a solution to the problem as soon as possible and end the war soon.

Meanwhile, in the palace, Xiao Yanzi and Consort Ling continue their investigation into the relationship between officials of the Imperial Household Department and a mysterious force. Xiao Yanzi orders someone to secretly monitor the official's every move, hoping to find conclusive evidence.

That day, Xiao Yanzi was handling some palace affairs in Kunning Palace when she suddenly heard a commotion outside. She frowned and asked, "What's going on outside?"

A palace maid hurried in, curtsied before Xiao Yanzi, and said, "Your Majesty, it's Consort Na. She barged in with a group of people, saying she wants to see you."

Xiao Yanzi's expression changed slightly. She knew that the concubine had always been against her, and her sudden intrusion this time was definitely not for good.

"Let her in," said Xiao Yanzi.

A moment later, the concubine, dressed in a magnificent palace gown, strode arrogantly into Kunning Palace. Upon seeing Xiao Yanzi, she gave a slight bow and said, "Your Majesty, I greet you."

Little Swallow looked at Consort Na and said coldly, "Consort Na, what is your purpose in barging in with so many people?"

The concubine sneered and said, "Your Majesty, I heard that you are investigating officials of the Imperial Household Department. Is that true?"

Xiao Yanzi's heart tightened, but she still calmly said, "So what? It's my duty."

The concubine snorted and said, "Your Majesty, please don't wrong an innocent person. That official is my relative; he has always been loyal and devoted. How could he possibly be colluding with some mysterious force?"

Xiao Yanzi frowned and said, "Your Highness, I have evidence to support my investigation of this matter. Please do not interfere before the truth is ascertained."

The concubine's face turned extremely ugly. She gritted her teeth and said, "Your Majesty, are you threatening me? Humph, I won't let you succeed!"

After speaking, the concubine turned and left Kunning Palace with her entourage. Little Swallow watched the concubine's departing figure, secretly pondering. It seemed the concubine was indeed involved in this matter; she had to expedite the investigation to avoid any unforeseen complications.

After Lin Yuhang, Zhao Xuan, and the mysterious monk told Hongli the information they had obtained from the man in black, Hongli's expression became very solemn.

"I never imagined that the mastermind behind this was a wizard from the Western Regions, along with that mysterious key and a treasure trove containing enormous secrets," Hongli said.

Lin Yuhang nodded slightly and said, "Your Majesty, we will continue our investigation to find the location of this treasure vault and the whereabouts of the key."

Hongli nodded and said, "Alright, you must be careful. I will send more people to assist you in your investigation. At the same time, I will strengthen the defenses of the border to prevent the mysterious forces from attacking again."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Lin Yuhang, Zhao Xuan, and the mysterious monk replied in unison.

Thus, Lin Yuhang and his team embarked on a new investigation. They knew the road ahead was still fraught with difficulties and dangers, but for the sake of the Qing Dynasty and the peace of its people, they had to forge ahead until they uncovered all the secrets and utterly defeated the enemy… Meanwhile, in the palace, Xiao Yanzi was also engaged in a fierce struggle with Consort Na and others in her quest to uncover the truth. The turbulent changes within the palace continued…