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

While Consort Fucha and Xiaoyanzi were talking in the garden of the Prince's Mansion, Consort Fucha's personal maid Cuiyu hurriedly came over.

After bowing, Cuiyu said anxiously, "Madam, something bad has happened! There's been a problem in the kitchen. They say a lot of ingredients have mysteriously disappeared, and I'm afraid someone is secretly sabotaging us."

Lady Fucha frowned: "How could this be? The management of the manor has always been strict, and things have been rather unsettled these past few days. We can't afford any trouble."

Little Swallow stood up and said, "Sister, I'll go with you to take a look."

The two arrived at the kitchen, where the head maid knelt on the ground in fear.

The old woman cried and said, "My lady, this old servant really doesn't know what happened. When I woke up this morning, I found that most of the ingredients were missing. What should we do!"

Little Swallow looked around and found that the kitchen window had been pried open.

Little Swallow said, "Sister, look at this window. Someone must have sneaked in at night."

Fucha's expression was grave: "Who could it be? Was it done by a servant in the manor, or has an outsider entered?"

At this moment, Xiao Tao whispered from the side, "Miss, could it be that people from the Shadow Pavilion are trying to cause some trouble in the manor and create chaos?"

Little Swallow pondered for a moment: "It's not impossible. They failed in the sacrifice, so perhaps they want to start with the Prince's Palace and disrupt our plans."

Fucha said worriedly, "If it's the Shadow Pavilion, then the safety of this mansion is truly worrisome."

Little Swallow comforted her, "Sister, don't be afraid. I will ask the Prince to arrange more people to protect the manor."

In the palace, Niohuru Zhixi paced back and forth in her own quarters when Rong Momo returned to report.

Rong Momo said, "Madam, this old servant has already sent people to keep an eye on Fucha, but so far nothing unusual has been found. However, this old servant has heard that Fucha is very strict in managing the household, and the servants are all loyal to her, so it will probably not be easy to find any fault with her."

Zhixi said impatiently, "Granny, this won't do. We have to find a way. Go and investigate her family again. Is there anything we can use against them?"

Rong Momo nodded: "Yes, Madam. This old servant will go right away."

Meanwhile, in his study, Hongli was discussing with General Zhaohui the matter of finding the Shadow Pavilion's lair.

Hongli said, "General, I believe the Shadow Pavilion must be hiding somewhere in the capital, but they are too cunning and have been difficult to find. Do you have any ideas?"

General Zhao Hui clasped his hands and said, "Your Highness, I believe we can start by investigating their funding sources and personnel interactions. The Shadow Pavilion needs financial support to operate, so if we can find out where their money flows, we might be able to trace it back to their hideout."

Hongli nodded: "General, this plan is excellent. I will also have Su Peisheng keep an eye out in the palace to see if anyone is secretly colluding with the Shadow Pavilion."

As they were talking, Su Peisheng walked into the study.

After bowing, Su Peisheng said, "Your Highness, this old servant has received news that recently some unidentified people have been frequently appearing in remote corners of the capital, behaving suspiciously. I wonder if they are related to the Shadow Pavilion."

Hongli's eyes lit up: "Oh? Su Peisheng, you can send someone to investigate carefully, but be careful not to alert them."

"Yes, Your Highness." Su Peisheng withdrew.

Xiao Yanzi returned to her residence, a vague unease creeping into her heart. She worried that the Shadow Pavilion might be detrimental to Empress Fucha, and she also feared that Hongli and his group's search for the Shadow Pavilion might encounter danger.

Seeing Xiao Yanzi's worried expression, A Zhu said, "Miss, don't worry too much. The Prince and the General are both capable people; they will definitely be able to find the Shadow Pavilion."

Xiao Yanzi sighed and said, "Azhu, I know. But there are too many conspiracies and schemes in this palace. I'm afraid that if I'm not careful, I might lose someone important."

Xiao Tao said from the side, "Miss, you and the Prince have a deep affection for each other, and the Prince will definitely protect you. Moreover, Consort Fucha is very kind, and Heaven will surely bless her."

Little Swallow forced a smile: "I hope so."

Amidst the turbulent power struggles within the palace and the royal residence, various factions are secretly vying for influence. The shadow of the Dark Pavilion looms over everyone, the safety of Empress Fucha's primary consort remains uncertain, and the conspiracies of Zhixi and Rong Momo are like poisoned arrows lurking in the shadows, ready to be shot at any moment. Can Xiaoyanzi and Hongli, amidst these numerous predicaments, break through the encirclement with their wisdom and courage? Can their love remain steadfast amidst this storm of power struggles? Everything is like a game of chess shrouded in mist, every move filled with unknowns and variables. Will they achieve victory in the light, or fall into endless darkness? Only the rolling of fate's dice will reveal the answer.