The life of the Xianyu family through books

Yan Yu spread his arms.

Jiuxiao landed lightly and steadily on her arm.

Then, the two eagle talons slowly moved and stood on the narrow shoulders, the entire eagle's body pressed against Yan Yu's head, and the eagle's beak stroked her hair.

Yan Yu stroked its wings as she opened her uncle's letter.

Take a quick look.

There was only one piece of paper.

There aren't many words.

Eight in total.

Traveling day and night, they soon arrived in the capital.

The handwriting is messy and unrestrained, yet the force penetrates the paper.

It is evident that the writer's mood was one of anger and urgency.

Judging by the time, Jiuxiao returned almost immediately after delivering the letter to his uncle.

Yan Yu naturally wanted to make a big deal out of her father's attack, and she admitted that she wanted to file a complaint.

Given her uncle's "doting" on her father, she was eagerly anticipating his confrontation with the King of Han after he went to the capital.

But before that, she, as the daughter, would collect some interest on behalf of her father.

"Father, Brother Pan has already coordinated with the military commander of the outer city. Our people will mainly take on some auxiliary tasks."

Yan Yu winked at her father, and Yan Lao Er would wink back; the father and daughter instantly understood each other through telepathy.

They're just unregistered urban management officers, that's fine. As long as there's a regular officer in the ranks, their actions are beyond reproach.

“Idle houses, temples and Taoist monasteries with incense offerings, warehouses, martial arts companies, escort agencies, acrobatic troupes, and orphanages throughout the capital are all key areas for our inspection.”

Yan Yu's instructions were clear and unambiguous.

The key points are also clearly marked.

It was a goal she and Brother Pan had worked hard to set.

“It’s been more than two hours since Xiao Ni went missing.” Yan Yu’s tone turned serious. “Father, we need to hurry.”

They're truly father and son.

Even without prior collusion, Yan Lao Er knew what to say.

"Of course! Your Uncle Hu family was so worried when Xiao Ni got lost!"

Yan Yu: "Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. If there is resistance, refusal to cooperate, harsh words, or incitement of the people, we can respond immediately and act slightly beyond what is necessary."

The chubby boy sniffed at his dad, his eyes sparkling, practically saying, "Dad, get ready! It's time for a big fight!"
Yan Lao Er accepted it very thoroughly.

"Don't worry, my daughter. I'll make sure you win your first battle in the capital! While you're searching for Xiao Ni, we can't forget about the other abducted children. We'll find those filthy bastards and beat them to death!"

Yan Lao Er said viciously.

"Yes, yes, the kidnapper must be killed!"

"Kill them!"

The men of Xiao'an Camp echoed each other, their eager and high-spirited appearance a stark contrast to the Five Cities Military Command, making them seem vibrant and full of life.

Pan Dai raised an eyebrow almost imperceptibly.

A bit more interest appeared in their eyes.

……

The Five Cities Military Command acted very quickly this time.

From setting the tone to putting it into practice.

The whole thing took less than an hour.

While Pan Dai's influence was certainly a factor, the presence of the Duke of Peng and his wife in the palace prompted His Majesty to personally order the Imperial Guards to search the entire city.

Where the superior's will is directed, that is where the sword's edge will be aimed.

Yan Yu had no idea how the Imperial Guards operated.

She has her own set of methods.

This was the first time Pan Dai had observed his father's small camp, which had been transferred from the north, up close.

They soon discovered that Yan Xiaoer was indeed a formidable general.

The word "tiger" has two meanings.

First, there is the fierce tiger of the mountains and forests, swift as the wind and moving like thunder.

Secondly, the tiger in the northern dialect implies honesty, straightforwardness, and courage.

Despite having just joined his Dingguo Army faction, he didn't hesitate to mention his father's name. He marched in with overwhelming force, searching houses, people, and goods.

Unearthing cellars, opening secret rooms, going down wells, climbing roof beams...

There's nothing Yan Xiaoer couldn't do, only things he hadn't thought of.

The young soldiers of Xiao'an Camp, equipped with all sorts of martial arts skills, were practically turning the capital upside down.

News gradually spread between the inner and outer cities.

The kidnapper was caught, and the child was saved.

They steal chickens and dogs, conceal weapons, and swindle money and women under the guise of Buddhism and Taoism. People become nervous and flee in a furtive manner whenever they see them…

Pan Dai was well aware that the capital city was a den of iniquity, but he never imagined that there was so much filth there!
Right under their noses.

Even the orphanage, which was supposed to be a charitable institution of the imperial court, had problems.

Withholding money or taking a cut from the payroll is considered a relatively benign practice.

Batch after batch of children are sent in, and batch after batch disappear.

One cannot know death without seeing life.

The most shocking thing was that they discovered a hidden underground experimental site beneath a haunted empty house.

A toxic doctor, whose origins are unknown, uses people and livestock as test subjects for his drugs.

A large number of poisonous insects and drugs were found at the scene, along with a batch of corpses that had not yet been disposed of, which was chilling to behold.

"Phew!" Yan Yu patted his chest, his face filled with amazement, and exclaimed, "This is truly eye-opening! To be involved in drug trafficking right under the noses of the capital, is it overconfidence? Or is it sheer skill and daring?"

“Real weapons are easier to guard against, but poison is truly impossible to guard against. Brother Pan, this matter cannot be left unresolved; we must continue to investigate. With livestock and people involved, there must be a powerful backer behind this.” She added, “The backer must be very strong.”

Possessing weapons in private possession is a serious crime.

Those involved in drug trafficking deserve the most severe punishment imaginable.

Aside from those with a arduous pursuit of medicine, generally speaking, those who develop poisons are people who are doing great things, and their ambitions are definitely not small.

A sentence popped into Yan Yu's mind.

When the throne changes hands and dynasties rise and fall, the country is in turmoil and chaos abounds.

She prayed secretly.

Uncle, please come quickly! Although I pulled these filthy things out myself, Xiao Er really can't take it anymore!
Knowing that the capital city was treacherous, I only touched it lightly, never expecting it to be so dark and so deep!
"I need to go to the palace immediately to report to His Majesty. You take care of things here," Pan Dai instructed solemnly.

Through this half-day of observation, he has gained a direct understanding of General Yan's abilities.

Capable, skilled, and adept at leveraging external resources.

"Alright! Brother Pan, don't worry, leave it to me." Yan Yu readily agreed.

She then asked, "It's getting late. Shall we stop here, or continue tomorrow...?"

They used the pretext of finding someone to hunt down kidnappers, but they might also uncover other things along the way, so they couldn't just ignore it.

Defending the capital was the responsibility of the Five City Garrison Command.

The nickname of the Beijing Comprehensive Law Enforcement Brigade is well-deserved.

"Clerk, summarize what you've found and submit it to me as soon as possible." Pan Dai neither said to stop nor to continue the investigation.

Just before entering the palace, he asked, seemingly casually, "By the way, has the child of that girl named Hu Xiaoni been found?"

Yan Yu demonstrated a dramatic change of expression.

Grief and worry filled me deeply, an overwhelming sense of melancholy.

He said dejectedly, "No news yet."

Pan Dai gave her a meaningful look, then rode away.

As soon as the person leaves.

General Yan straightened up immediately after bending over slightly.

"Next target, let's continue!"

She pointed to the location marked on the map and gave a brief order.

So what if it's dark?
A dark and windy night is good for getting things done.

"General Yan, shouldn't we wait for Pan..."

Snapped!
Yan Yu flicked the whip.

They wouldn't let the other party utter Brother Pan's name at all.

"This general says continue!"

Her round little face was tense, and her eyes were sharp and fierce. (End of Chapter)