Xiao Yeyang quickly finished his meal and then summoned Wentao, Yan Wenkai, as well as a few capable subordinates to discuss the specifics of tomorrow’s outing with them, assigning particular tasks to each person.
"Remember, our target this time is to eradicate the Eight Princes Party’s influence in the three provinces of Fenxi, Jiguang, and Zhongzhou. Everyone must be careful and cautious, as I do not wish to see any fish slipping through the net."
Wentao and the others expressed their resolution in unison: "We guarantee to complete the mission."
Xiao Yeyang nodded, tapping his fingers on the table while repeatedly reviewing the plan for the outing in his mind, checking for any potential oversights.
"The Eight Princes Party will definitely fight back. To prevent any accidents, we still need to make more preparations." Looking towards Yan Wenkai, he said.
"Wenkai, I will go back to the Yan Family with you later."
Yan Wenkai was taken aback: "What for?"
Xiao Yeyang smiled: "To borrow one of your sister’s hunting dogs."
Yan Wenkai’s eyes lit up: "Hey, why didn’t I think of that?"
The seven hunting dogs raised by his eldest sister had already begun to guard the Yan Residence, and were particularly good at finding things. If someone really did escape during the mission, they could also use the hunting dogs to pursue.
"Is one enough, or should we borrow two?"
Seeing Yan Wenkai acting as if he were loaded with money, Xiao Yeyang was somewhat speechless; the hunting dogs weren’t his, what was he getting excited about?
"One is enough. Dog Xiaoqi is not bad." The secret manual of Monk Dunkong’s internal martial arts, as well as the list of Eight Princes Party members in Zhongzhou, Fenxi, and Jiguang, were all found by it.
Yan Wenkai nodded: "Okay, then I’ll go back and ask my sister for it. There’s no need for you to come, Yeyang."
Xiao Yeyang gave him a sidelong glance: "I think I’ll go anyway. The men I work with have brought some pomegranates; I should pay a visit to the old lady to wish her well." How could he leave without seeing Daohua?
Finally, after arranging everything, Xiao Yeyang and Yan Wenkai left for the Yan Residence together.
...
Yan Residence.
Daohua was assisting Madam Li in preparing Mid-Autumn Festival gifts when she saw Ping Tong leading two maids carrying a large basket of brightly colored pomegranates walk in, visibly delighted, she asked: "Whose pomegranates are these?"
Ping Tong smiled: "The Little Prince sent them."
Daohua was surprised: "Xiao Yeyang is here?"
Ping Tong nodded: "He is currently talking with Fourth Master in the old lady’s courtyard. By the way, eldest miss, Fourth Master said they wanted to borrow a hunting dog from you."
Daohua looked towards Madam Li.
Madam Li smiled: "You should go and have a look. I am busy here and won’t go over. If the Little Prince needs help with anything and it is within our means, try to assist."
Daohua nodded with a smile: "Mother, I’ll go to grandmother’s then."
Soon, Daohua arrived at the old lady’s courtyard and saw Xiao Yeyang chatting and laughing with Granny Yan upon entering.
Seeing Daohua come over, an added hint of mirth appeared in Xiao Yeyang’s eyes.
Daohua approached Granny Yan’s side: "Grandmother."
Granny Yan took her granddaughter by the hand, saying with a smile, "Yeyang and the others want to borrow your hunting dog."
Daohua immediately agreed: "Alright." Looking at Xiao Yeyang and Yan Wenkai, she inquired, "How many do you want to borrow?"
Just as Yan Wenkai was about to mention Dog Xiaoqi, Xiao Yeyang spoke up first: "Why don’t you take us to see them, and we’ll choose?"
Granny Yan immediately said: "Go ahead and take Yeyang and your Fourth Brother to choose, Daohua. This is for an important matter."
Daohua nodded.
Thus, the three of them left the old lady’s courtyard.
Yan Wenkai glanced at Xiao Yeyang: "Weren’t you saying earlier that Dog Xiaoqi was quite good? Why go through the trouble of choosing again now?"
Xiao Yeyang calmly replied: "Are you very familiar with the condition of the seven hunting dogs? I only mentioned it in passing before. This mission is of great importance, so of course, I have to be more cautious."
Unconvinced, Yan Wenkai harrumphed: "I think you just want to spend more time with the eldest sister."
Xiao Yeyang raised an eyebrow and looked at Yan Wenkai: "Yan Wenkai, Fourth Master Yan, don’t forget if it weren’t for me, the Su Family wouldn’t have agreed to betroth Miss Su to you."
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