He turned his head back and asked tentatively, "What about Ji Yue and Lang Shiba?"
Eunuch Hai replied with a stern face, "They can't win, but they won't be defeated too badly."
Seeing Zhao Douan nod, the old Tributor's expression became serious:
"What, could it be..."
Zhao Douan interrupted him with a smile,
"Tomorrow, I have arranged to meet with the Commandery Princess and a large group of talents from the Hu Ting area to enjoy the scenery at Yansuo Lake. Prince Jing hasn't bothered me for many days; I'm afraid he's been holding back something big."
Eunuch Hai frowned, expressing his concerns, "Do you really have to go?"
Zhao Douan sighed helplessly,
"I don't want to either, but there's no way around it. Prince Huaian won't make his move until he sees his chance. The market opens the day after tomorrow, and if I hide, it would be the same as admitting defeat."
Eunuch Hai was silent for a moment, then turned to walk away:
