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

The palace banquet is about to begin, and Xiao Yanzi and Hongli are making final preparations at Prince Bao's residence.

Xiao Yanzi asked nervously, "Your Highness, do you think Gao Wuyong will take the bait?"

Hongli smiled confidently: "It would be strange if he didn't come to the trap I set."

Xiao Tao said from the side, "Your Highness, Madam, everything has been arranged, and the clothes and makeup have been prepared."

Little Swallow looked at herself in the mirror, took a deep breath, and said, "Okay, let's go then."

Upon arriving at the palace, everyone was already present at the banquet. Gao Wuyong, as usual, was serving Yongzheng.

During a conversation with his ministers, Hongli deliberately said loudly, "I have recently heard that the Shadow Pavilion seems to be plotting something earth-shattering, which seems to be related to the long-lost martial arts manual. If anyone can obtain it, the world may change hands."

Everyone was shocked and began to discuss it.

Gao Wuyong's eyes flickered slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

At this moment, Xiao Yanzi stood up and said with a smile, "Your Highness, don't scare everyone. The Shadow Pavilion doesn't have that much power."

Hongli, however, pretended to be serious: "I am not joking. According to reliable sources, the secret manual is in a secret room in the palace library."

Halfway through the banquet, Gao Wuyong quietly excused himself from the emperor, saying he was feeling unwell.

Seeing this, Hongli gave Xiaoyanzi a wink, and the two of them secretly followed.

Gao Wuyong arrived at a secluded palace, looked around, and was about to enter a room.

Hongli and Xiaoyanzi suddenly appeared.

Hongli shouted, "Gao Wuyong, what are you doing here sneaking around like this?"

Gao Wuyong was startled and quickly knelt down: "Your Highness, this servant is just feeling unwell and would like to find a place to rest."

Little Swallow sneered: "Hmph! Do you think we're fools? You clearly want to find that so-called Shadow Pavilion secret manual."

Gao Wuyong shook his head in a panic: "No, no, Your Highness, Princess Consort, you have misunderstood this servant."

Hongli said, "I'm giving you a chance to truthfully explain your relationship with the Shadow Pavilion, or don't blame me for being ruthless."

Gao Wuyong gritted his teeth and refused to speak.

Suddenly, a group of men in black appeared and surrounded them.

The leader of the men in black said, "Prince Bao, Princess Consort, you know too much. Today is your death day."

Hongli shielded Xiaoyanzi behind him: "You cowards, do you think you can hurt me and my wife?"

A fierce battle ensued. Although Hongli and Xiaoyanzi were highly skilled in martial arts, the number of men in black was overwhelming.

During the fight, Xiao Yanzi discovered that the martial arts style of these men in black was similar to that of the guards she had encountered in the Prince's mansion.

Little Swallow cried out, "Your Highness, they might be in cahoots!"

A thought struck Hongli, and he fought even harder against the enemy.

At the banquet, everyone panicked when they discovered that Hongli and Xiaoyanzi were missing.

Imperial Noble Consort Zhen Huan frowned and said, "How could such a thing happen at such a perfectly good banquet?"

Empress Yixiu sneered from the side: "Hmph, some people are just restless and insist on provoking things they shouldn't."

Upon hearing of this, Prince Hongzhou also rushed to offer his assistance.

When Hongzhou arrived, he saw Xiaoyanzi and Hongli locked in a fierce battle.

Hongzhou shouted, "I have arrived!" and joined the battle.

With Hongzhou's help, the situation gradually turned around. Seeing that things were not going well, the men in black began to retreat.

Hongli shouted, "Don't let them get away!"

However, a few men in black still managed to escape in the chaos.

Hongli looked at Gao Wuyong, his face grim: "Gao Wuyong, what do you have to say now?"

Gao Wuyong collapsed to the ground, knowing that his fate was sealed, but he still stubbornly insisted, "Your Highness, this servant is truly innocent."

Little Swallow said, "Your Highness, take him away and interrogate him properly."

Hongzhou looked at Xiaoyanzi and asked with concern, "Xiaoyanzi, are you alright?"

Little Swallow smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Prince He. I'm fine."

Hongli looked at Hongzhou and nodded slightly: "Thank you for your help today, Prince He."

Hongzhou smiled and said, "Your Highness is too kind. I also have a responsibility to maintain the peace and tranquility of the palace."

After this battle, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli knew they were one step closer to the truth about the Shadow Pavilion, but they also became more aware of the enemy's cunning and power. They returned to the palace, re-examining the clues and preparing for even greater challenges. Amidst the vortex of court intrigue and the secrets of the martial world, relying on their mutual trust and wisdom, they fearlessly continued their search for the truth behind the shadows, hoping to uproot the conspiracy as soon as possible, restore the palace's former peace and tranquility, and continue their legendary story, undeterred by the shadows, awaiting a turning point in their destiny. (End of Chapter)