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

Little Swallow frowned and said anxiously, "Your Highness, this rumor is spreading like wildfire, it seems like it's going to devour us! What should we do?"

Hongli looked grave and comforted her, "My dear consort, don't worry! Rumors are baseless. If we investigate carefully, we will surely find out who is behind this."

At this moment, Su Peisheng rushed over, bowed, and said, "Your Highness, Madam, this old servant has heard that this rumor seems to have spread from some corners of the inner palace, as if someone is secretly pushing it."

Little Swallow's eyes widened: "The harem? Doesn't that mean it's related to those concubines?"

Hongli pondered for a moment: "Regardless of who it is, I will not let them succeed. My beloved consort, recall if you have offended anyone recently?"

Little Swallow pondered deeply, when suddenly a brilliant idea struck her: "Your Highness, could it be Niohuru Zhixi? She's always been dissatisfied with us, and might be trying to get rid of me!"

Hongli nodded slightly: "It's not impossible. Su Peisheng, go and keep a close eye on Zhixi's side. Report back immediately if there's any movement."

Su Peisheng quickly replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

Although Hongzhou married Dili Leyao at the Prince Heshuo Mansion, he still longed for Xiao Yanzi.

Seeing Hongzhou's absent-mindedness, Dilire Yao felt a pang of sorrow and couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, now that you are married to me, why are you still so attached to her?"

Hongzhou came to his senses and sighed, "Leyao, I... I didn't want it to be like this either, but this word 'love' is hard to control."

With tears in her eyes, Dilire Yao said, "Your Highness, can't you look at me more and care more about our family?"

Hong Zhou gently held her hand: "Le Yao, I will try my best, give me some time."

Meanwhile, in the palace, Niohuru Zhixi was discussing matters with Rong Momo.

Zhixi said smugly, "Granny, once this rumor spreads, let's see how Xiaoyanzi will be able to stand in the palace! Humph, how dare she try to steal the prince from me!"

Rong Momo smiled obsequiously, "Your Highness is brilliant! But you still have to be careful, that Little Swallow is not easy to deal with."

Zhixi scoffed disdainfully: "She only managed to bewitch the prince with some petty tricks. This time, I'll make sure she's utterly disgraced!"

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli decided to take the initiative and start by investigating the palace maids and eunuchs to find the source of the rumors.

Xiao Yanzi said to Xiao Tao and A Zhu, "You have some sisters in the palace, go and inquire, see if you can find any clues."

Xiao Tao and A Zhu replied in unison, "Yes, Miss."

A-Zhu said with some worry, "Miss, the people in the palace are complicated. Could there be any danger?"

Little Swallow patted her shoulder: "Don't be afraid, the Prince and I are here. Just be careful."

After Xiao Tao and A Zhu left, Hongli said to Xiao Yanzi, "My beloved concubine, I will also have Fucha Fuheng investigate from outside the palace to see if anyone from the Shadow Pavilion is stirring up trouble in the dark."

Little Swallow nodded: "Your Highness is very thoughtful. It's just that we seem to have more and more enemies in this palace."

Hongli embraced Xiaoyanzi: "My beloved concubine, don't be afraid. As long as we are of one mind, we will surely overcome all obstacles."

After receiving Hongli's order, Fucha Fuheng quickly arranged for people to investigate various parts of the capital.

He told his men, "Investigate thoroughly and do not let any suspicious person slip by, especially those associated with the Shadow Pavilion."

The men obeyed and left.

During their investigation, they discovered that some mysterious individuals were spreading rumors in secret, and that these individuals seemed to be colluding with a criminal organization.

Upon receiving the news, Fuheng rushed to the palace to report to Hongli and Xiaoyanzi.

After bowing, Fucha Fuheng said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, I have discovered that those who spread the rumors are related to a martial arts organization called 'Black Wind Stronghold,' which seems to have connections with the Shadow Pavilion as well."

Little Swallow exclaimed in surprise, "How did these martial arts organizations get involved? Is it all for the Shadow Pavilion murals again?"

Hongli's eyes turned cold: "It seems the conspiracy behind this is becoming increasingly complex. Fuheng, continue the investigation. I want to see what they're really up to!"

Fucha Fuheng replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

At this moment, Empress Yixiu also heard the rumors in the palace. Although she was confined to her quarters, she still wanted to use this opportunity to suppress Hongli and Xiaoyanzi.

Empress Yixiu said to the palace maid beside her, "Go and give me a message to Niohuru Zhixi, tell her that I support her and that she should seize this opportunity."

The palace maid took the order and left.

Meanwhile, Consort Zhen Huan also sensed the undercurrents in the palace, and she decided to secretly protect Hongli and Xiao Yanzi.

Consort Zhen Huan said to her confidante, "Send some reliable people to keep an eye on things, and don't let Empress Yixiu and Zhixi go too far."

The confidant nodded: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli continued their search for clues in the palace, and they came to the Imperial Garden.

Little Swallow looked at the garden full of flowers, but had no heart to appreciate them. She said worriedly, "Your Highness, these rumors are spreading more and more wildly. I'm afraid they will affect your reputation!"

Hongli smiled and comforted her, "My beloved consort, I don't care about these empty titles. As long as I can be with you, I will not be afraid of even mountains of knives or seas of fire."

Little Swallow looked at Hongli with emotion: "Your Highness, with your words, even death would be worthwhile."

As the two were talking, they suddenly heard a commotion.

It turned out that a young eunuch was arguing with a palace maid.

The young eunuch shouted, "You palace maid, don't make false accusations! When have I ever spread rumors!"

The palace maid retorted sharply, "Hmph! I heard you speaking ill of the Prince and his wife with my own ears, and you still dare to argue!"

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli exchanged a glance and hurried over.

Hongli asked, "What's all this noise about?"

The eunuchs and maids, seeing that it was the prince and his wife, quickly bowed.

The young eunuch said in a panic, "Your Highness, Your Highness, I'm innocent! I've never spread any rumors; this palace maid is framing me!"

The palace maid hurriedly said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, please don't listen to his nonsense. He really was saying those nasty things!"

Little Swallow frowned and said, "Alright, stop arguing! I, the Princess Consort, will find out the truth myself. If anyone dares to lie, I will not let them off easily!"

The eunuchs and maids dared not utter another word.

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli led them, preparing to interrogate them in detail, hoping to extract clues about the rumors and uncover the hidden conspiracies behind them, finding a glimmer of peace and truth amidst the turbulent waves of the palace. End of Chapter.