After Xiao Yanzi and Hongli returned to the palace, they dared not slack off in the slightest.

Little Swallow frowned and said, "Your Highness, the Shadow Pavilion failed this time, so they will definitely try a different method. We must be careful."

Hongli nodded: "What my beloved consort says is absolutely right. I have already given the order to strengthen the palace guards, especially the gates of each palace."

At this moment, Su Peisheng rushed over: "Your Highness, Your Majesty, this old servant has discovered something strange."

Little Swallow hurriedly asked, "Eunuch Su, what strange thing is this?"

Su Peisheng said in a low voice, "Today in a corner of the Imperial Garden, I saw a little eunuch acting suspiciously. Just as I was about to go up and question him, he ran away. He didn't look like a good person."

Hongli's eyes turned cold: "There must be something fishy going on. Find out the identity of that little eunuch and what he was doing in the Imperial Garden."

"Yes, Your Highness." Su Peisheng accepted the order and left.

Xiao Yanzi asked with some worry, "Your Highness, could it be that people from the Shadow Pavilion have already infiltrated the palace?"

Hongli held her hand: "My beloved consort, do not be afraid. As long as I am here, I will not let them hurt you."

In the Prince Heshuo's Palace, Hongzhou stared blankly at the courtyard.

Dilire Yao walked over gently: "Your Highness, what are you thinking about again?"

Hongzhou sighed: "Leyao, I still can't let go of Xiaoyanzi in my heart."

Dilire Yao felt a pang of sadness, but still forced a smile: "Your Highness, things have come to this point, doing this will only make you more miserable."

Hongzhou shook his head: "You wouldn't understand. I've been through so much with her, how could I just forget her like that?"

In the palace, Niohuru Zhixi heard that Xiao Yanzi and Hongli were investigating the Shadow Pavilion again, and she felt resentful.

She said to Rong Mama, "Mama, we can't let them get away with this so easily. We have to think of a way."

Rong Momo squinted: "Madam, this old servant thinks we can make trouble for Lord Lin again. As long as Lord Lin falls, Xiao Yanzi will definitely lose her composure."

Zhixi pondered for a moment: "That is an idea, but Lord Lin is currently being protected by the Prince, so it's not easy to make a move."

Rong Momo sneered, "Fujin, if we can't do it openly, we can do it secretly."

Xiao Yanzi and Hongli continued their search for clues in the palace, and they arrived at the library.

As Xiao Yanzi flipped through the book, she asked, "Your Highness, could the matter of the Shadow Pavilion be related to the previous dynasty?"

Hongli pondered and said, "It's not impossible. We need to investigate the connection between them carefully."

Suddenly, Xiao Yanzi noticed a strange mark on an ancient book, similar to a painting she had seen in the Prime Minister's mansion.

Little Swallow exclaimed excitedly, "Your Highness, look!"

Hongli leaned closer for a look: "This mark seems to be the symbol of some organization. Could it be the same force as the Shadow Pavilion?"

Just as they were studying, a commotion broke out outside.

It turned out that the little eunuch had been captured and brought before them.

Hongli asked sternly, "Who are you? What are you doing sneaking around in the palace?"

The young eunuch trembled with fear: "Your Highness, Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I was bribed to deliver messages in the palace, but I didn't know who I was delivering them to. I only knew to put the notes in the designated place in the Imperial Garden."

Little Swallow pressed on, "What was written on that note?"

The little eunuch cried and said, "I can't read, I really don't know!"

Hongli shook his head helplessly: "Lock him up first, then interrogate him carefully."

Afterwards, they inquired with some palace maids and eunuchs who had worked near the Imperial Garden, but to no avail.

Little Swallow said dejectedly, "Your Highness, the clue has gone cold again. What should we do?"

Hongli comforted her, "My dear consort, don't worry. Let's start with that ancient book again; perhaps we can find new clues."

They searched for records of that mark in ancient books, only to find that many parts had been torn off.

Little Swallow said angrily, "It must have been done by the Shadow Pavilion. They don't want us to know the truth!"

Hongli clenched his fist: "The more they act like this, the more it shows there's a big secret involved. I will definitely find out the truth."

Meanwhile, the people of the Shadow Pavilion were also secretly plotting their next move. They decided to take advantage of a grand banquet in the palace to target Xiao Yanzi or Hongli once again.

Little Swallow and Hongli remain oblivious, still striving to uncover the truth shrouded in mystery. They struggle through the palace's intricate web of intrigue, their mutual trust and love their only support. But what awaits them in the future—a more perilous trap or the dawn of truth? Palace romance is fraught with danger, yet true love fears no fear. The mystery remains unsolved; let's see how they persevere in this palace vortex, continuing their deep affection. Fate is fickle, and the story continues.

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