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

After Xiao Yanzi and Hongli took the suspicious guards away, they returned to their study to discuss the matter.

Little Swallow frowned and said, "Your Highness, those guards are very stubborn. How can we get them to tell the truth?"

After a moment's thought, Hongli said, "I plan to start with their family members; perhaps that will provide a breakthrough."

Little Swallow's eyes lit up: "Your Highness's plan is brilliant! But how do we begin the investigation?"

Hongli summoned Su Peisheng: "Su Peisheng, go and investigate the family backgrounds of these guards in secret, and see if you can find any useful clues."

Su Peisheng replied, "This servant obeys. Your Highness, rest assured, I will do my best to fulfill your command."

While waiting for news, Xiao Yanzi paced back and forth in her room, feeling uneasy.

Seeing this, Hongli comforted her, "Little Swallow, don't worry. Although the Shadow Pavilion is cunning, we are not completely clueless."

Xiao Yanzi stopped and looked at Hongli: "Your Highness, I'm just worried that they might have a backup plan. What if they hurt other people in the manor?"

Hongli grasped her hand: "With me here, I will not let them succeed."

At this moment, Xiao Tao came in and reported: "Your Highness, Princess Consort, Prince He requests an audience."

Hongzhou entered the study and saw Hongli and Xiaoyanzi holding hands tightly. A hint of sadness flashed in his eyes, but he quickly recovered.

Hongzhou bowed and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, I heard that something happened at the Prince's residence, so I came to see if I could help."

Hongli said, "Thank you for your concern, Prince He. My wife and I are investigating the traitor within the Shadow Pavilion, and we have identified several suspicious individuals."

Hongzhou frowned: "The Shadow Pavilion? This force is becoming increasingly rampant. Although I have no connection with them, I do not wish to see the palace thrown into chaos by them."

Little Swallow said, "Prince He, it would be best if you could help keep an eye on what's happening inside and outside the palace."

Hongzhou looked at Xiaoyanzi and nodded, saying, "Xiaoyanzi, oh no, my lady, rest assured, I will take care of it."

After Hongzhou left, Xiaoyanzi said to Hongli, "Your Highness, do you think Prince He truly wanted to help?"

Hongli sighed, "Although Hongzhou was jealous of me, he is not a bad person by nature. Now that he has married Dili Leyao, he probably wants to live a peaceful life and should not collude with the Shadow Pavilion."

Soon after, Su Peisheng returned to report: "Your Highness, I have discovered that the family of one of the guards recently received a large sum of money, as if it were done on purpose. I suspect that the person who delivered the money is related to Gao Wuyong."

Hongli's eyes turned cold: "Gao Wuyong! I will definitely settle accounts with him."

Little Swallow said, "Your Highness, we mustn't alert him. Let's think of a way to lure him out of his trap."

Hongli nodded: "You're right. I plan to hold a banquet in the palace and invite Gao Wuyong to come. Then, I will deliberately reveal some false information about the Shadow Pavilion at the banquet and see how he reacts."

Little Swallow clapped her hands and exclaimed, "Your Highness, what a brilliant plan! Let's do it this way!"

Inside the palace, Empress Yixiu was also closely monitoring the movements of Prince Bao's residence.

Rong Momo said from the side, "Your Majesty, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli seem to have noticed something. Should we take action?"

Empress Yixiu sneered: "What's the rush? I'd like to see what they can find out. Gao Wuyong has his own arrangements. If he dares to ruin my plans, hmph!"

Meanwhile, at the Prince Heshuo's residence, Hongzhou sat alone in the garden, feeling troubled.

Dilire Yao approached and asked softly, "Your Highness, why are you so worried? Is it because of the matter of Prince Bao's Mansion?"

Hongzhou looked at her and said with a wry smile, "I just feel that some things are ultimately missed. But don't worry, I will treat you well."

Dilireyao held his hand: "Your Highness, as long as you are by my side, that's enough."

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli's plans for the palace banquet hinged on this moment. (End of Chapter)