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

Chapter 186 A Perilous Struggle

Lin Yuxuan and General Zhao Hui searched the secluded mansion carefully, leaving no corner unchecked.

Lin Yuxuan said softly, "General, the tables and chairs in this room are arranged in a slightly messy manner, as if someone left in a hurry."

General Zhao Hui nodded: "There must be something fishy going on. Look at this wall, it seems a painting was hastily taken down, leaving some traces."

Just then, a commotion suddenly arose outside. Lin Yuxuan's expression tightened: "General, something may have happened!"

The two rushed out of the house and saw a group of men in black fighting with the guards they had brought.

Lin Yuxuan drew his sword to meet the enemy, shouting angrily, "Who are you? How dare you block my way!"

The man in black did not answer, but attacked fiercely. General Zhao Hui shouted and joined the battle, his swordsmanship sharp and fierce, each strike accompanied by a whistling sound.

"Hmph! You petty thieves dare to invade!" General Zhao Hui shouted as he fought.

Hearing the commotion outside, Hongli and the others in the Imperial Study said urgently, "Brother, something must have happened to Lin Yuxuan and the others. I'm going to check on them!"

Hongli stood up: "I will go with you!"

The two men, accompanied by a group of guards, hurriedly rushed to the scene of the incident.

Meanwhile, in the inner palace, Xiao Yanzi and Consort Ling also heard faint sounds of fighting.

Little Swallow hid behind Little Swallow in fear: "Empress Mother, what's wrong?"

Little Swallow hugged Little Swallow tightly: "Don't be afraid, my darling, your mother is here."

Consort Ling asked worriedly, "Could it be that members of the Shadow Society are causing trouble in the palace? What should we do?"

Little Swallow gritted her teeth: "I have to go and check. I can't let the Emperor and Yu Xuan be in danger."

Consort Ling pulled her back: "Little Swallow, you mustn't be impulsive. Your status is special now, and it would be terrible if something happened to you."

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yanzi still decided to go: "Your Majesty, I cannot stand by and watch them fall into trouble."

When Hongli and Hongzhou arrived at the residence, they saw that Lin Yuxuan and General Zhaohui were already somewhat disheveled, but were still putting up a fierce fight.

Hongli shouted loudly, "I am here, how dare you be so insolent!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, one of the men in black whistled, and the group began to fight and retreat.

Hongzhou wanted to give chase: "Brother, we can't let them get away!"

Hongli stopped him: "Don't pursue a desperate enemy. Let's check if Yuxuan and the general are injured first."

Lin Yuxuan stepped forward and bowed: "Your Majesty, we are incompetent and let them escape. However, we found some clues here, which seem to be related to a mysterious organization, not just the Shadow Society."

Hongli frowned: "It seems this matter is becoming increasingly complicated. Let's return to the palace and discuss it further."

The atmosphere was somber as everyone returned to the palace.

Hongzhou couldn't help but say, "Brother, the fact that such a blatant attack can occur even in the palace shows how rampant the enemy is."

Fu Heng also said, "Your Majesty, the most urgent task is to re-examine all the clues and find out the connection between this mysterious organization and the Shadow Society."

After pondering for a moment, Lin Yuxuan said, "Your Majesty, I believe we can start by investigating the weapons and martial arts styles used by those men in black. Perhaps we can find out their origins."

Hongli nodded: "Yuxuan's plan is feasible, so I'll leave it to you to carry out."

"The minister obeys the order."

In the inner palace, Xiao Yanzi breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Hongli return safely: "Your Majesty, I was so worried about you."

Hongli comforted him, "It's alright, but the conspiracy behind this is becoming increasingly deep, so we need to be even more careful."

Niohuru Zhixi, who was in the Cold Palace, heard about what had happened today and was secretly delighted: "Hmph, the more chaotic the palace is, the better. It would be best if Xiao Yanzi could be driven into a desperate situation."

She said to the palace maid, "Find another way to send me a message. I will definitely find an opportunity in this chaos."

The palace maid replied helplessly, "Yes, Your Highness."

Within the palace, the winds of change are blowing, and the struggle between various forces is intensifying. The secrets of the Shadow Society remain unsolved, and yet another mysterious organization has emerged. Can Hongli, Xiaoyanzi, and their companions uncover the truth amidst the fog of mystery and safeguard the peace of the palace and their love? Everything remains unknown; we await the unfolding of the next chapter.