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

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli looked solemn after hearing the old servant's words.

Little Swallow spoke first: "Your Highness, the Shadow Pavilion is truly despicable! They dared to plot against us during the palace ceremony; we must not let them succeed!"

Hongli nodded: "I am aware of this, but on this day of sacrifice, there will be many people from all sides, and the Shadow Pavilion will surely make preparations. We must proceed with caution."

Little Swallow's eyes lit up: "Your Highness, we can first set up more sentries around the sacrificial site, so that they can send out signals as soon as they make any movement. Then we can set up traps where the treasures are placed, so that they will be trapped as soon as they get close."

Hongli praised, "Little Swallow, this plan is excellent. However, the matter of this sleeping potion should not be underestimated. We still need to ask Physician Liu for some antidote, just in case."

So, Little Swallow hurriedly instructed Little Peach: "Little Peach, go to the Imperial Hospital immediately to find Physician Liu and ask him for the antidote to the sleeping potion. Be sure to go and come back quickly!"

Xiao Tao replied, "Yes, Madam, this servant will go right away."

Then, Hongli summoned Su Peisheng and said, "Su Peisheng, go and arrange for some reliable people to disguise themselves as ordinary guards and servants, infiltrate the sacrificial site, and keep a close eye on any suspicious persons."

Su Peisheng replied respectfully, "Your Highness, rest assured, this old servant will certainly take care of it."

During the preparations, Xiao Yanzi was still a little worried: "Your Highness, do you think the Shadow Pavilion might discover our plan?"

Hongli comforted her, "Little Swallow, there's no need to worry too much. We're being cautious, and they might not be able to find out. Besides, for the sake of the palace's peace, we must give it a try."

On the day of the sacrifice, the palace was solemn. Everyone gathered at the sacrificial site.

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli stood to one side, their eyes scanning their surroundings warily.

Little Swallow said softly, "Your Highness, why do I still feel so uneasy?"

Hongli held her hand: "With me here, don't be afraid."

Suddenly, a young eunuch walked by looking flustered.

Little Swallow, with her sharp eyes, called out, "Stop! What are you doing, sneaking around like that?"

The young eunuch knelt down with a thud: "Your Highness, Madam, this servant just needs to urinate and wants to find a place to relieve myself."

Hongli frowned: "How can you be so flustered during a sacrificial ceremony? Take him away and interrogate him properly!"

The guards next to him stepped forward and dragged the little eunuch away.

Little Swallow said, "Your Highness, I think there's something wrong with this little eunuch."

Hongli said, "Interrogate them first, lest we alert them."

A moment later, a guard came to report: "Your Highness, Madam, that little eunuch has confessed. He was bribed by the Shadow Pavilion and was responsible for opening a passage to allow their people to enter and exit smoothly when the incense took effect."

Xiao Yanzi said angrily, "As expected! Your Highness, it seems that the Shadow Pavilion has already begun its operation."

Hongli calmly said, "Proceed according to plan, and make sure they don't return."

Just then, a strange fragrance gradually filled the air.

Little Swallow sniffed: "Your Highness, the sleeping incense has arrived!"

Hongli shouted loudly, "Everyone be careful! Cover your mouths and noses!"

Everyone took out the damp cloths they had prepared beforehand and covered their mouths and noses.

Seeing that the incense had been released, the members of the Shadow Pavilion began to reveal themselves and rushed toward the location of the treasure.

But as they approached the treasure, they instantly triggered a mechanism and were bound together with ropes.

The leader of the Shadow Pavilion shouted, "We've fallen for a trap! Retreat!"

But at this moment, sentries and disguised guards and servants appeared all around and surrounded them.

Little Swallow said smugly, "Hmph! Do you think you can escape so easily?"

Hongli stepped forward: "Speak, what other schemes does your Shadow Pavilion have up your sleeve? What is the connection between this treasure and the mural?"

The leader of the Shadow Pavilion snorted coldly and remained silent.

Little Swallow said anxiously, "Hurry up and tell me! Otherwise you'll be in big trouble!"

Hongli raised his hand to signal Xiaoyanzi not to be impatient: "I have plenty of ways to get you to talk. Take them away first and keep a close watch on them."

The sacrificial ceremony has temporarily come to a close, but Xiao Yanzi and Hongli know that the struggle against the Shadow Pavilion is far from over. They look at each other, their eyes filled with determination. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, they will work together until the secrets of the Shadow Pavilion are completely uncovered, and the peace and tranquility of the palace are protected. End of Chapter.