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

Xiao Yanzi frowned and said anxiously to Hongli, "Your Highness, the Shadow Pavilion has always been ruthless. I wonder what vicious tricks they will use this time. I'm so worried!"

Hongli held Xiaoyanzi's hand, his gaze firm: "My beloved consort, do not panic! No matter how cunning they are, we will be able to deal with them if we make preparations in advance."

Xiao Yanzi nodded slightly, but her eyes still showed worry: "Your Highness, what if there's a trap set at the sacrificial site and something goes wrong?"

Hongli patted Xiaoyanzi's hand and comforted her, "My dear consort, the situation is critical, and we have no way out. Besides, with me here, I will definitely protect you!"

At this moment, Fucha Fuheng arrived, bowed, and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, I have arranged for men to lie in ambush around the sacrificial site as planned, just waiting for the Shadow Pavilion to take the bait."

Little Swallow hurriedly asked, "Lord Fuheng, are those people reliable? Please don't let anything go wrong!"

Fucha Fuheng replied, “Princess Consort, rest assured, they were all carefully selected by me. They are highly skilled in martial arts and extremely loyal, and they will certainly not ruin anything!”

Hongli nodded in satisfaction: "Very good, Fuheng, we'll have to rely on you this time."

Fucha Fuheng quickly bowed and said, "Your Highness is too kind. Serving Your Highness and Consort is my duty."

Meanwhile, in the Prince Heshuo's mansion, although Hongzhou promised Dili Leyao that he would let go of the past, he was still troubled in his heart.

Seeing Hongzhou's worried expression, Dilire Yao gently advised, "Your Highness, you have already promised me that you would live a good life, so why are you still so unhappy?"

Hongzhou sighed, "Leyao, I know you mean well, but this knot in my heart can't be untied so easily!"

A hint of sadness flashed in Dilireyao's eyes: "Your Highness, is it possible that you can never let her go in your heart?"

Hong Zhou was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Le Yao, give me some time, I will try my best."

Meanwhile, in the palace, Empress Yixiu and Rong Momo were having a secret meeting.

Empress Yixiu's face was fierce: "Hmph! This time, I will make sure that Hongli and Xiaoyanzi never return from this sacrificial ceremony! If the Shadow Pavilion fails to handle this matter properly, I will not let them off lightly!"

Rong Momo smiled obsequiously: "Your Highness, rest assured, the Shadow Pavilion has many tricks up its sleeve. This time, we'll definitely make those two suffer a great defeat!"

Empress Yixiu sneered: "That's for the best! I don't want to see them running rampant in this palace anymore!"

The day of the sacrifice arrived quickly. The scene appeared calm on the surface, but undercurrents were surging beneath.

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli arrived early, pretending to be nonchalant.

Little Swallow whispered to Hongli, "Your Highness, I'm feeling really uneasy. I have a feeling something bad is going to happen!"

Hongli responded softly, "My beloved consort, do not be afraid, everything is under our control."

Just then, a group of men in black suddenly jumped out from the shadows and rushed towards them.

The leader of the men in black shouted, "Hongli, Xiaoyanzi, today is your death day!"

Hongli roared, "Hmph! You dare to be so arrogant? Come on, seize him for me!"

The two sides instantly clashed, their swords flashing and their blades gleaming.

Little Swallow unleashed her martial arts skills, shouting as she fought, "You villains, today I'll make you all show your true colors!"

However, the people from the Shadow Pavilion seemed to have been prepared in advance, and their large numbers gradually put Hongli's side under some strain.

Upon seeing this, Fu Heng shouted, "Brothers, don't back down! Protect the Prince and his wife!"

Just as the situation was becoming increasingly critical, General Zhao Hui arrived with a team of elite troops.

General Zhao Hui shouted, "Your Highness, I am too late!"

Hongli was overjoyed: "You've come at the perfect time, General! Quickly lend me a hand!"

With General Zhao Hui's reinforcements, the situation instantly turned around, and the Shadow Pavilion began to retreat in defeat.

Seeing that things were not going well, the leader of the men in black tried to escape.

Little Swallow, with her sharp eyes, shouted, "Trying to run? No way!" and gave chase.

Hongli hurriedly followed, saying, "My beloved concubine, be careful!"

In the end, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli worked together to capture the leader of the men in black.

Little Swallow's eyes widened in anger: "Tell me, who exactly is behind all this?"

The man in black snorted coldly and did not reply.

Hongli said coldly, "Hmph! If you don't speak, I have plenty of ways to make you talk!"

The man in black gritted his teeth, but kept his mouth tightly shut.

At this moment, Su Peisheng rushed over: "Your Highness, Madam, this old servant has just learned that there seem to be other forces involved behind the Shadow Pavilion, not just Empress Yixiu!"

Little Swallow's eyes widened: "Ah! Who else could it be? This is troublesome!"

Hongli frowned: "This matter is becoming increasingly complicated. It seems we need to continue investigating."

Meanwhile, at the Prince Heshuo's residence, Hongzhou heard that something had happened at the sacrificial ceremony and couldn't help but worry about Xiaoyanzi.

Looking at Hong Zhou's expression, Dilire Yao felt a pang of sadness, but she couldn't say anything.

Hongzhou paced back and forth in the room, muttering to himself, "Little Swallow, you absolutely can't get hurt!"

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli escorted the man in black back to the palace and continued the interrogation, but the man in black was very stubborn and refused to reveal any more secrets.

Little Swallow said anxiously to Hongli, "Your Highness, what should we do? He refuses to talk, how are we going to catch the big fish behind this?"

Hongli pondered for a moment: "My dear consort, don't worry, let's think of a way slowly, we'll eventually be able to get him to talk."

Unbeknownst to them, the Shadow Pavilion is plotting a new scheme, a storm is brewing, and the palace's stability is precarious. Can they overcome the obstacles, unravel the mystery, and safeguard peace? Only through wisdom and courage can they continue their legend, fearlessly awaiting a turning point amidst the crisis. (End of Chapter)