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

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli were in Empress Yixiu's palace, their hearts heavy.

Xiao Yanzi frowned: "Your Highness, although Empress Yixiu is under house arrest, she can still plot in secret. It's really terrifying."

Hongli's expression was cold: "There must be forces here that we have not yet discovered assisting us, my dear consort. We must proceed with caution."

Just then, a commotion arose outside. It turned out that Niohuru Zhixi had arrived with Rong Momo.

As soon as Zhixi entered, she said sarcastically, "Oh, so you and the Prince are here. This is the Empress's palace, not a place you can just walk into."

Xiao Yanzi retorted without backing down: "Consort, we are investigating the Shadow Pavilion, which concerns the peace of the palace. Don't cause trouble here."

Zhixi sneered: "Hmph, who knows if you're just making excuses to do something shady."

Hongli scolded, "Zhixi, how dare you be so rude! How dare you question what I and my beloved concubine have done?"

Rong Momo chimed in from the side, "Your Highness, this old servant has heard that the relationship between the Prime Minister's residence and the Shadow Pavilion has always been ambiguous, and now that they are in the Empress's palace, it only makes people more suspicious."

Little Swallow glared angrily at Rong Momo: "You old witch, if you keep talking nonsense, I won't be polite!"

At this moment, Su Peisheng rushed over: "Your Highness, the Emperor has heard about the matter at the Prime Minister's residence and has summoned Your Highness and Miss Lin to the palace for an audience."

Hongli and Xiaoyanzi exchanged a glance, their hearts tightening. They then straightened their clothes and headed towards the palace where the emperor was.

Inside the palace, the emperor sat solemnly on the dragon throne.

The Emperor spoke up: "Hongli, Lin Xiaoyan, tell me, what exactly is going on between the Prime Minister's residence and the Shadow Pavilion? The court is in an uproar, and I demand an explanation from you."

Hongli stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Father, your son and Miss Lin are doing their best to investigate the Shadow Pavilion. The Prime Minister's residence was framed by the Shadow Pavilion. Your son will definitely find out the truth and clear the Prime Minister's residence's name."

Little Swallow chimed in, "Your Majesty, my father is definitely not one to collude with the Shadow Pavilion. Someone must have framed him."

The emperor frowned slightly: "I will give you time, but you must not disappoint me. If there is any concealment, I will not let you off lightly."

After leaving the palace, Xiao Yanzi breathed a sigh of relief: "Your Highness, what should we do? The Emperor seems to be having some doubts as well."

Hongli comforted her, saying, "My dear consort, don't worry. As long as we find solid evidence, we can prove the Prime Minister's family's innocence."

They returned to their lodgings and continued to discuss countermeasures.

Xiao Tao said worriedly from the side, "Miss, Your Highness, there are dangers everywhere in this palace. You must be careful."

Little Swallow nodded: "Little Peach, I know, don't worry."

Meanwhile, at the Prince of Heshuo's residence, Hongzhou drowned his sorrows in alcohol, while Dilire Yao watched helplessly from the side.

Hongzhou murmured to himself, "Little Swallow, why can't you fall in love with me?"

Dilire Yao said softly, "Your Highness, what's the point of torturing yourself like this? She and Prince Bao are already in love. You should let it go."

Hongzhou shook his head with a wry smile: "Letting go is easier said than done."

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli decided to start with Gao Wuyong again.

They searched everywhere for Gao Wuyong's whereabouts and finally found his trail in a secluded corner of a palace.

Hongli said in a low voice, "My dear consort, we must not let him escape this time." Xiao Yanzi nodded, and the two quietly approached each other.

Gao Wuyong was furtively whispering to a young eunuch, seemingly exchanging some message.

Little Swallow suddenly appeared and shouted, "Gao Wuyong, what are you doing!"

Gao Wuyong was startled and turned to run away. Hongli reacted quickly and grabbed him.

Hongli demanded sternly, "Speak! What exactly is your collusion with the Shadow Pavilion? Who is the mastermind behind you?"

Gao Wuyong said tremblingly, "Your Highness, this servant... this servant was forced into this situation. Someone threatened this servant and made this servant do things for them."

Little Swallow asked eagerly, "Who is it? Tell me quickly!"

Gao Wuyong hesitated for a moment, but still said a name: "It is...it is Eunuch Zhao from the Imperial Household Department. He has long had dealings with the Shadow Pavilion and even had his servants spread rumors in the palace to frame Lord Lin."

Hongli frowned: "Eunuch Zhao? Why would he do this?"

Gao Wuyong shook his head: "This servant does not know. This servant only knows that he and the Shadow Pavilion have a big plan, which seems to be to stir up a great upheaval in the palace."

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli realized that things were more serious than they had imagined.

They decided to confront Eunuch Zhao at the Imperial Household Department, only to find that he had vanished without a trace.

A young palace maid from the Imperial Household Department said, "Eunuch Zhao just left in a hurry, he seemed very flustered."

Little Swallow said anxiously, "Your Highness, he must have sensed the danger and escaped."

Hongli pondered for a moment: "He can't escape far. We should inform General Zhaohui to seal off all the exits of the palace."

In their search for Eunuch Zhao, they encountered new trouble. Some unidentified men in black suddenly appeared and attacked them.

Hongli and Xiaoyanzi fought side by side, and while defending themselves, Hongli said, "My dear consort, it seems that these are people from the Shadow Pavilion. They want to silence us."

Little Swallow brandished her sword: "Your Highness, we are not afraid of them!" After a fierce battle, they repelled the men in black, but also suffered some minor injuries.

Upon returning to his residence, the imperial physician came to treat him.

Physician Liu frowned and said, "Your Highness, Miss, although your injuries are not serious, you need to take good care of yourselves and avoid overexertion."

Little Swallow, however, said nonchalantly, "Imperial Physician, the situation is urgent right now, there's no time for recuperation."

Hongli looked at Xiaoyanzi, his heart filled with emotion and heartache: "My dear consort, let's rest for a while and recharge our energy before continuing our investigation."

At this time, the court is in turmoil, with various forces vying for power. Can Xiao Yanzi and Hongli uphold their love amidst numerous hardships, uncover the truth, and safeguard the peace of the court? The trials of fate grow increasingly severe. Only with unwavering faith and deep affection can they struggle forward in this vortex of court intrigue, hoping that the dawn will pierce the darkness and continue their legend. The court is fraught with intrigue, and Xiao Yanzi and Hongli's love is fraught with difficulties. The road ahead is full of thorns, but they hope to be guided by hope. (End of Chapter)