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

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli looked at the burned-down Prime Minister's residence with heavy hearts.

With red eyes, Xiao Yanzi said, "Your Highness, the Shadow Pavilion is so ruthless, they must pay the price!"

Hongli's eyes were firm: "My beloved consort, rest assured, I have some clues and I will definitely be able to find them."

At this moment, Fucha Fuheng came to report: "Your Highness, I have discovered that Gao Wuyong is having a secret meeting with a mysterious man in black in the suburbs."

Hongli's gaze sharpened: "Oh? Do you know the identity of that man in black?"

Fu Heng shook his head: "Your Highness, the man in black was masked and his identity was hard to discern, but judging from his build, he seemed to be a member of the palace."

Little Swallow pondered for a moment: "Could it be someone from the inner circle of one of the empresses in the palace?"

Hongli nodded: "It's not impossible, my dear consort. Let's go back to the palace and investigate carefully."

Upon returning to the palace, Niohuru Zhixi, having heard that Xiaoyanzi and Hongli had returned, came to "visit" them.

Zhixi said insincerely, "Sister, I heard about what happened to the Prime Minister's mansion. It's truly pitiful. You must take care of yourself."

Xiao Yanzi looked at her, displeased: "Thank you for your concern, Consort. The Prince and I will handle this ourselves."

Zhixi then looked at Hongli and said, "Your Highness, please don't overwork yourself. Palace affairs are complicated, so don't ruin your health."

Hongli said calmly, "I am well aware of your concern, Consort."

After Zhixi left, Xiaoyanzi snorted, "She's definitely up to no good, Your Highness. Don't be fooled by her appearance."

Hongli smiled and said, "My beloved consort, how could I not know? I understand her thoughts."

At the Prince Heshuo's residence, Hongzhou drowned his sorrows in wine.

Dilire Yao advised from the side, "Your Highness, drinking like this is not a good way to go; your health will collapse."

Hongzhou, his eyes blurry with drunkenness, said, "Leyao, you don't understand, I'm suffering inside."

Dilire Yao sighed helplessly: "Your Highness, since it's already a fait accompli, why don't you try to let it go?"

Hongzhou remained silent, only drinking cup after cup of wine.

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli searched the palace for clues about the man in black who had secretly met with Gao Wuyong.

They arrived at the Imperial Garden and happened to run into Su Peisheng.

Little Swallow asked, "Eunuch Su, have you seen anyone in the palace walking in a hurry, or anyone suspicious?"

Su Peisheng replied respectfully, "Your Highness, I did not notice anything, but I will keep an eye out for it."

Hongli said, "Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Su. If you have any news, please report it to me immediately."

As they walked, Xiao Yanzi suddenly said, "Your Highness, I think that man in black might be related to the Shadow Pavilion's inside agent in the palace."

Hongli agreed: "My dear consort is absolutely right. If we find the inside man first, we may be able to unravel these mysteries."

They then inquired with some palace maids and eunuchs, but to no avail.

Just as they were feeling somewhat discouraged, Xiao Tao brought a message: "Miss, Your Highness, I heard from a eunuch that he saw Gao Wuyong sneak into Empress Yixiu's palace a few days ago."

Little Swallow exclaimed in surprise, "Empress Yixiu? Wasn't she under house arrest?"

Hongli pondered, "It seems this matter is not so simple. Let's go to the Empress's palace to take a look."

Upon arriving at Empress Yixiu's palace, they found it deserted and desolate.

They looked around and found a hidden compartment.

Hongli opened the hidden compartment, where there were some letters.

Little Swallow said anxiously, "Your Highness, quickly see what's written in the letter!"

Hongli read the letter carefully, his face growing increasingly grim: "My beloved consort, this letter mentions the collusion between the Shadow Pavilion and some forces in the palace, and it seems there is an even bigger conspiracy."

Little Swallow's eyes widened: "A bigger conspiracy? What is that?"

Hongli shook his head: "The letter did not mention it, it only said it was related to the throne."

At this point, they realized that the palace intrigue was far more complex and dangerous than they had imagined.

Xiao Yanzi held Hongli's hand tightly: "Your Highness, no matter what, I will stay by your side and face it with you."

Hongli looked at Xiaoyanzi, his heart filled with emotion: "My beloved consort, with you by my side, I have nothing to fear."

Amidst the undercurrents of court intrigue and Yan Hong's unwavering resolve, what path leads to a breakthrough? Let us await the turning of the tide and the mercy of fate.