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

After leaving Empress Yixiu's palace, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli felt increasingly heavy-hearted.

Little Swallow frowned: "Your Highness, the conspiracy behind this seems to be bigger than we imagined. What should we do?"

Hongli pondered for a moment: "My dear consort, let's return to the manor first and discuss this further. We must not panic."

Back at the Prince's residence, the two had just sat down when Su Peisheng rushed over.

Su Peisheng bowed and said, "Your Highness, Miss, this old servant has received news that Gao Wuyong has been frequently visiting the residences of some ministers recently, seemingly trying to win them over."

Hongli's eyes turned cold: "Hmph! He has a lot of nerve. I will not let him off easily."

Little Swallow asked, "Eunuch Su, do you know which ministers they are?"

Su Peisheng replied, "Miss, there are Minister Li, Minister Zhang, and others. These ministers are quite influential in the court."

Hongli stood up and paced around the room: "It seems that the Shadow Pavilion wants to cultivate its own power in the court and then plot something sinister."

Little Swallow also stood up: "Your Highness, we cannot sit idly by and wait to die; we must find a way to stop them."

At this moment, Xiao Tao came in and reported: "Miss, Your Highness, Lord Lin requests an audience."

After Lord Lin entered, his face was full of worry: "Your Highness, Miss, there have been some strangers loitering around the Prime Minister's residence recently. I am worried that they may cause harm to the Prime Minister's residence."

Hongli reassured him, "Lord Lin, rest assured, I will send people to protect the safety of the Prime Minister's residence."

Little Swallow said, "Dad, you should also be careful during this time and try to go out as little as possible."

Lord Lin nodded: "Alas, I understand, but what exactly does the Shadow Pavilion want to do?"

Hongli said seriously, "Their conspiracy is related to the throne, which is why they are so unscrupulous."

Lord Lin was shocked: "What should we do? Your Highness, you must protect the Emperor!"

Hongli nodded: "I will do my best. Lord Lin, you should go back to your residence first. I will inform you if there is any news."

After Lord Lin left, Xiao Yanzi said, "Your Highness, we need to find the Shadow Pavilion's inside accomplice in the court as soon as possible so that we can disrupt their plans."

Hongli agreed, saying, "What my beloved consort says is absolutely right. I will immediately instruct Fuheng to investigate."

Upon receiving the order, Fuheng immediately began his operation. He secretly investigated the ministers who had contact with Gao Wuyong and discovered that they were all connected to a mysterious organization.

Fu Heng returned and reported: "Your Highness, I have discovered that these ministers are all connected to an organization called the 'Dark Night Alliance,' which seems to be the Shadow Pavilion's inside agent in the court."

Hongli frowned: "The Dark Night Alliance? I've never heard of this organization before. What are their goals?"

Little Swallow guessed, "Could it be that they want to overthrow the current regime and then install their own people in power?"

Hongli said, "It's not impossible, my beloved concubine. We must find their hideout as soon as possible and wipe them out in one fell swoop."

Just as they were discussing this, Prince Hongzhou came to visit.

When Hongzhou saw Xiaoyanzi and Hongli, he felt a little bitter, but he still tried to remain calm.

Hongzhou bowed and said, "Your Highness, sister-in-law, it's been a long time."

Little Swallow nodded slightly: "Prince He, what brings you here today?"

Hongzhou glanced at Xiaoyanzi, then said to Hongli, "Your Highness, I have recently heard some rumors about the Shadow Pavilion, and I have come to inform you of them."

Hongli asked, "Oh? What did Prince He hear?"

Hongzhou said, "I heard that the Shadow Pavilion is looking for a secret manual. It is said that this manual is related to a huge treasure, and they want to use this treasure to expand their power."

Little Swallow exclaimed in surprise, "Treasure? What's going on here?"

Hongzhou shook his head: "I don't know much either, I've just heard some rumors."

Hongli pondered, "Could this treasure be related to their conspiracy?"

Hongzhou said, "I think it's very likely, Your Highness, sister-in-law, you must be careful."

Hongli said gratefully, "Thank you for the reminder, Prince He. I will keep it in mind."

Hongzhou glanced at Xiaoyanzi, his eyes filled with complex emotions: "Then I'll take my leave now."

After Hongzhou left, Xiaoyanzi said, "Your Highness, this treasure story sounds very strange. Should we investigate it?"

Hongli said, "My dear consort, let's focus on dealing with the Shadow Pavilion's conspiracy first. We can put the treasure matter aside for now."

Little Swallow nodded: "Alright, Your Highness, I'll do whatever you say."

However, what they didn't know was that the news of the treasure that Hongzhou brought was not accidental, but rather deliberately leaked to him in an attempt to distract them. Meanwhile, the Shadow Pavilion's conspiracy was still proceeding swiftly in the shadows, with numerous traps set up at the sacrificial site, waiting for Xiaoyanzi and Hongli to walk right into their trap.

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli continued their investigation in the palace. They discovered that although Empress Yixiu was under house arrest, she seemed to still have connections with the Shadow Pavilion.

Xiao Yanzi said, "Your Highness, could Empress Yixiu be the mastermind behind the Shadow Pavilion?"

Hongli shook his head: "It doesn't seem like it. Although she is ambitious, she doesn't have the ability to control the entire Shadow Pavilion."

Just as they were wondering, Niohuru Zhixi appeared.

Zhixi smiled and said, "Sister, Your Highness, you're here. What are you talking about?"

Little Swallow looked at her warily: "Nothing, what is it, Consort?"

Zhixi said, "Sister, I heard that things are not peaceful in the palace lately. You must be careful."

Hongli said, "Thank you for your concern, Consort. My beloved consort and I know how to conduct ourselves."

Zhixi glanced at Xiaoyanzi, a hint of jealousy flashing in her eyes: "Sister, you are so lucky to have the prince dote on you so much."

Xiao Yanzi said, "You flatter me, Consort. The Prince and I are just supporting each other."

Zhixi snorted and turned to leave: "I hope you can continue to have such good luck."

Watching Zhixi's retreating figure, Xiaoyanzi said to Hongli, "Your Highness, she definitely has ill intentions. We must be careful of her."

Hongli nodded: "My beloved consort, rest assured, I will not be bewitched by her."

As the investigation deepened, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli discovered some key clues about the Shadow Pavilion. They decided to set a trap at the sacrificial site as planned, waiting for the people of the Shadow Pavilion to take the bait.

On the day of the sacrificial ceremony, the palace was filled with solemnity. Xiao Yanzi and Hongli cautiously arrived at the ceremony site, knowing that a life-or-death struggle was about to begin.

In the shadows, the people from the Shadow Pavilion were also quietly approaching. They thought their plan was foolproof, but little did they know that they had fallen into Xiao Yanzi and Hongli's trap.

Little Swallow whispered to Hongli, "Your Highness, they've arrived."

Hongli held Xiaoyanzi's hand tightly: "My beloved concubine, don't be afraid, I'm here."

Both sides await the opportune moment. The atmosphere in the palace is extremely tense. In this contest concerning the peace of the palace and the revelation of the truth, who will emerge victorious? Will Xiao Yanzi and Hongli successfully break the deadlock, or will the Shadow Pavilion's conspiracy succeed? The gears of fate are turning rapidly in this sacrificial site, and everything is about to be revealed. Amidst the ever-changing court intrigue, Yanzi and Hongli join hands and forge ahead. Victory or defeat hinges on this moment; let's witness their wisdom and strategy break the deadlock.