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

After the banquet, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli knew that the Shadow Pavilion would not let the matter rest, so they were always on guard against any disturbances around them.

That day, in the study of Prince Bao's mansion, Xiao Yanzi frowned and said, "Your Highness, although Gao Wuyong showed his true colors at the banquet, we still haven't caught him red-handed. What if he gets desperate and does something rash?"

Hongli pondered for a moment and slowly said, "My beloved consort, do not be anxious. I have already asked Su Peisheng to keep an eye on him secretly. We will know if he makes any unusual moves. However, the forces behind the Shadow Pavilion are deeply entrenched, and we need to plan this carefully."

Just then, Su Peisheng rushed over, looking flustered: "Your Highness, Madam, something terrible has happened! This old servant discovered that Gao Wuyong secretly left the palace and went to an abandoned manor on the outskirts of the city. Judging from his sneaky appearance, he must be up to something!"

Little Swallow's eyes lit up: "Your Highness, this might be an opportunity. Let's follow them and see!"

Hongli nodded: "Very well, I want to see what he's up to."

The two men, accompanied by several trusted confidants, quietly followed behind Gao Wuyong.

The abandoned village on the outskirts of the city was overgrown with weeds and exuded a gloomy atmosphere.

Soon after Gao Wuyong entered the manor, a man came up to him and whispered, "How did things go? The Empress is getting impatient."

Gao Wuyong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: "Hongli and Xiaoyanzi are getting more and more cunning. They almost gave themselves away at the banquet, but don't worry, I'm still thinking of a way."

Xiao Yanzi, who was listening nearby, was startled and whispered to Hongli, "Your Highness, is the Empress behind this? Who could it be?"

Hongli's expression was stern: "No matter who it is, I will not let them off easily."

Just then, a group of men in black suddenly emerged from the village and surrounded them.

The leader of the men in black sneered, "Prince Bao, Princess Consort, do you think you can so easily discover our secrets?"

Hongli shielded Xiaoyanzi behind him: "Who exactly are you? Why are you opposing me?"

The man in black stopped answering and charged forward with his knife.

Although Hongli and Xiaoyanzi were skilled in martial arts, they were outnumbered and outmatched, and for a time they found it difficult to fight back.

During the fight, Xiao Yanzi was accidentally struck in the arm by a man in black and cried out in pain.

Upon seeing this, Hongli was extremely anxious: "My beloved concubine, how are you?"

Little Swallow gritted her teeth: "Your Highness, I'm alright, we can't lose!"

At this moment, Fuheng arrived with a group of people. It turned out that he was worried about Hongli and Xiaoyanzi, so he came along.

With the help of others, the situation instantly turned around, and the men in black, seeing that things were not going well, fled in all directions.

Gao Wuyong tried to slip away, but Su Peisheng grabbed him.

Hongli glared at Gao Wuyong: "Speak! Who is the mastermind behind this?"

Gao Wuyong was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground: "Your Highness, this servant dares not speak! If I do, I will lose my life!"

Little Swallow stepped forward and said sternly, "If you don't talk, you'll be dead right now!"

After hesitating for a long time, Gao Wuyong finally spoke: "It is...it is Empress Yixiu. She has always been dissatisfied with the Prince and his wife and wanted to use the Shadow Pavilion to get rid of you."

Hongli and Xiaoyanzi exchanged a glance. Although they had doubts, they knew that this was not the time to delve into the matter.

Back at the Prince's residence, Xiao Yanzi was still shaken: "Your Highness, Empress Yixiu is still restless even though she's under house arrest. We need to be careful."

Hongli comforted her, "My dear consort, rest assured. Since she dared to make a move, I will make her pay the price. Let's conserve our strength first, and then devise a long-term plan to break this Shadow Pavilion's trap."

However, one problem after another arose. News came from the Prince Heshuo's residence that Hongzhou and Dili Leyao had a dispute, and Hongzhou left the residence in a fit of anger.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yanzi felt a little worried: "Your Highness, what if Hongzhou does something foolish? Although there is no possibility between us anymore, I don't want anything to happen to him."

Hongli sighed: "I will go and see. You stay in the manor and rest well. Don't run around."

When Hongli arrived at the Prince Heshuo's residence, he found Dili Leyao crying in her room.

Hongli asked, "Sister-in-law, what happened? Where did Hongzhou go?"

Dilire Yao choked up and said, "Your Highness, I don't know either. Today I only mentioned some trivial matters in the manor to him, and he flew into a rage and then left."

Hongzhou wandered the streets in a state of distress, the images of Xiaoyanzi and Hongli constantly flashing through his mind, and a wave of jealousy and pain surged in his heart.

He went into a tavern and drank one glass after another, muttering to himself, "Why? Why can't she like me?"

Meanwhile, in the palace, Empress Yixiu learned that Gao Wuyong had been arrested. She harbored resentment in her heart, but she was also plotting a new conspiracy.

Rong Momo advised from the side, "Your Highness, this matter should not be handled impulsively. We must come up with a foolproof plan."

Empress Yixiu sneered, "I will not let this go so easily. Hongli and Xiaoyanzi, they will not have an easy time."

Xiao Yanzi was in the Prince's mansion, her wounds throbbing, but she was worried about the safety of Hongli and Hongzhou, and she was restless.

A-Zhu comforted her, "Madam, don't worry, the Prince will handle everything. You should focus on recovering from your injuries first."

Little Swallow shook her head: "There are too many conspiracies and schemes in this palace. We are like being in a whirlpool. If we are not careful, we will be crushed to pieces. But I will not back down. For the prince, for our future, I will fight against the Shadow Pavilion and the forces behind it to the very end!"

In this vast mystery interwoven with the court and the martial world, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli face numerous challenges. Love and destiny teeter on the brink of crisis, as various forces vie for power amidst the turmoil. Can they break through the darkness? Only through courageous exploration, continuing their legend, fearless of wind and rain, can they await the dawn. (End of Chapter)