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

Hongzhou asked curiously, "What clue? Tell me quickly!"

Little Swallow cleared her throat and said, "In Shadow Valley, we found some strange symbols that bear a striking resemblance to those on the murals in the Shadow Pavilion. Moreover, we encountered a mysterious old man who seemed to know a lot about the Shadow Pavilion, but he refused to reveal it."

Hong Zhou frowned: "Could this mysterious old man be a member of the Shadow Pavilion? Why won't he tell the truth?"

Hongli pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "I don't think so. Perhaps he has some reservations, or perhaps he's testing us. In any case, this is an important clue, and we can't let it go."

Little Swallow nodded in agreement: "Fourth Prince is right. I always felt that the secrets behind the Shadow Pavilion are far more complicated than we imagined."

Hongzhou sighed, "Alas, the journey has been full of twists and turns. However, with you all here, I am not afraid."

Hongli smiled and said, "Hongzhou, it's good that you think this way. If the three of us work together, we will surely be able to uncover the true face of the Shadow Pavilion."

Just then, Little Swallow suddenly remembered something and said, "Oh, right, in Shadow Valley, I also discovered a strange flower and plant that I've never seen before. I was thinking of bringing it back to General Zhao Hui to see, maybe he could know something about it."

Hongzhou's eyes lit up: "Oh? Strange flowers and plants? This might be a starting point for our investigation."

Hongli said, "Yes, after we get back, we'll go find General Zhaohui."

The three traveled on and soon returned to the capital.

As soon as they entered the city, Su Peisheng came to greet them.

"Fourth Prince, Fifth Prince, Princess Consort, you're finally back. The Emperor has been thinking of you."

Hongli asked, "Eunuch Su, do you know why Father Emperor wants to see us?"

Su Peisheng replied respectfully, "This old servant does not know, Fourth Prince, you should go to the palace immediately."

“Alright, I’ll go to the palace now,” Hongli said.

Xiao Yanzi looked at Hongli with some worry: "Fourth Prince, you must be careful after you enter the palace."

Hongli comforted her, "Don't worry, Little Swallow. I'll be fine."

After entering the palace, Hongli went to the Imperial Study.

Emperor Yongzheng sat behind his desk and, seeing Hongli enter, said, "Hongli, you're back. Did you gain anything from this trip?"

After bowing, Hongli said, "Father, I have discovered some clues related to the Shadow Pavilion in Shadow Valley, and I am planning to investigate them further."

Yongzheng nodded slightly: "Hmm, the matter of the Shadow Pavilion is not to be underestimated. You must be very careful. Also, I have heard that you are getting very close to Xiao Yanzi. Are you aware of your own status?"

Hongli's heart tightened, and he said, "Father, Xiaoyanzi and I are just friends. I know my own identity and will definitely put the greater good first."

Yongzheng looked at him and said, "It's good that you understand. I hope you won't be misled by your romantic feelings."

"Yes, Father Emperor," Hongli replied.

After leaving the imperial study, Hongli went to the garden, feeling troubled. He knew his feelings for Xiaoyanzi, but he had to consider his status and his father's expectations.

At this moment, Imperial Noble Consort Zhen Huan walked over.

"Hongli, why are you sighing here?"

When Hongli saw Zhen Huan, he bowed and said, "Mother, I am just a little troubled."

Zhen Huan asked, "Is it for Xiao Yanzi?"

Hongli nodded: "Mother, I know that my status is different from Xiaoyanzi's, but matters of the heart are hard to control."

Zhen Huan sighed: "Hongli, you are a prince, and your marriage is related to the stability of the court. You must consider it carefully. However, your mother can also see that Xiaoyanzi is a kind girl. If it can be handled properly, perhaps it can be a win-win situation."

Hongli's heart skipped a beat: "Mother, do you really think so?"

Zhen Huan said, "This is just your mother's opinion. The final decision is up to you."

After speaking with Imperial Noble Consort Zhen Huan, Hongli felt better. He decided that no matter what, he would not give up the investigation of the Shadow Pavilion, nor would he easily abandon Xiao Yanzi.

Meanwhile, outside the palace, Xiao Yanzi and Hongzhou were not idle either. They brought the strange flowers and plants they had discovered in Youying Valley to General Zhaohui's residence.

General Zhao Hui examined the flowers and plants they had brought carefully.

“These flowers and herbs… I seem to have seen something similar on the frontier. This might be a rare herb, said to be associated with an ancient tribe,” General Zhao Hui said.

Little Swallow asked anxiously, "General, could this tribe have some connection with the Shadow Pavilion?"

General Zhao Hui pondered for a moment and said, "I'm not sure. But I will send people to investigate this tribe and see if we can find any clues related to the Shadow Pavilion."

Hongzhou said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, General."

After leaving General Zhaohui's residence, Xiaoyanzi said, "Hongzhou, I want to go see the Prime Minister and his wife. I haven't been back for some time."

Hongzhou said, "Okay, I'll go with you."

Upon arriving at the Prime Minister's residence, the Prime Minister and his wife were overjoyed to see Xiao Yanzi.

"Yan'er, you're back," the Prime Minister's wife said.

Little Swallow smiled and said, "Dad, Mom, I'm back. I missed you so much."

The Prime Minister looked at Xiao Yanzi and said, "Daughter, are you doing well out there? Have you suffered any injustice?"

Little Swallow shook her head: "Dad, I'm fine. You don't need to worry."

The family sat together, enjoying a warm and happy time. But Little Swallow knew in her heart that she still had many things to do, and she couldn't stay immersed in the warmth of her family forever.

After dinner, Xiao Yanzi and Hongzhou left the Prime Minister's residence.

"Hongzhou, what should we do next?" Xiaoyanzi asked.

Hongzhou said, "Let's wait for General Zhaohui's news first. In the meantime, we can also inquire around the capital to see if there is any news about the Shadow Pavilion or that mysterious tribe."

Little Swallow nodded and said, "That's the only way."

So, Xiao Yanzi and Hongzhou began a secret investigation in the capital. They visited many places and asked many people, but they didn't get much useful information.

One day, they came to a secluded alley. There was a small shop there, and it was said that the owner knew many secrets of the martial arts world.

Xiao Yanzi and Hongzhou entered the shop and saw an old man sitting behind the counter.

"What would you two like to buy?" the old man asked.

Little Swallow said, "Boss, we're not here to buy anything. We want to ask about some things."

The old man looked at them and said, "Asking about something? That depends on what it is."

Hongzhou said, "We want to inquire about the Shadow Pavilion and a mysterious tribe."

Upon hearing this, the old man's expression changed slightly: "Shadow Pavilion? This is not something you should be asking about. You should leave."

Little Swallow said anxiously, "Boss, we really need to know these things. If you know anything, please tell us."

The old man stood up and said, "I advise you not to get involved, or you'll be in big trouble."

After saying that, the old man went into the inner room and ignored them.

Little Swallow and Hongzhou had no choice but to leave the shop.

“This old man definitely knows something, but he just won’t tell us,” Little Swallow said.

Hong Zhou said, "It seems that the matter of the Shadow Pavilion is really troublesome. However, we cannot give up."

They continued their search for clues in the capital, while Hongli was also secretly investigating the Shadow Pavilion within the palace. He used his connections in the palace to find ancient books and materials related to the Shadow Pavilion.

One day, Emperor Hongli discovered a tattered ancient book in the palace's library. This book contained some history and legends about the Shadow Pavilion.

Hongli was overjoyed and began to read it carefully. He discovered that the Shadow Pavilion seemed to be connected to an ancient dynasty that had once possessed immense power and wealth but had suddenly vanished. The Shadow Pavilion appeared to be the guardians of this dynasty, searching for a mysterious power that could restore its glory.

Hongli was startled. He realized that the Shadow Pavilion's conspiracy might be far larger than they had imagined. He had to tell Xiaoyanzi and Hongzhou this news as soon as possible.

So, Hongli secretly left the palace and went to Xiaoyanzi and Hongzhou's residence.

"Little Swallow, Hongzhou, I've discovered an important clue!" Hongli said.

Xiao Yanzi and Hongzhou were overjoyed to see Hongli.

"Fourth Prince, what clue is there? Tell me quickly!" Little Swallow said.

Hongli recounted everything he had discovered in the ancient books.

Little Swallow's eyes widened: "This Shadow Pavilion is actually related to an ancient dynasty! What exactly are they plotting?"

Hongzhou said, "It seems we must speed up the investigation."

Hongli nodded and said, "That's right. We must stop them before the Shadow Pavilion's conspiracy succeeds."

After discussing it, the three decided to go to Shadow Valley again. They felt that there must be many clues in Shadow Valley that they had not yet discovered.

So they packed their bags and embarked on their journey to Shadow Valley once more. But what dangers and challenges would they face this time?