Three punches shattered the demonic soul, young hero, I'm an honest man!

As dawn broke, I held the soft, fragrant jade in my arms.

Pei Yun opened his eyes and looked at Yun Niang, who was sleeping languidly beside him. Her cinnabar mole was particularly conspicuous in the morning light.

The flush from last night's indulgence hadn't completely faded, adding a touch of allure.

Pei Yun silently got up, picked up the moon-white casual clothes scattered beside the soft couch, and dressed herself neatly, piece by piece.

His movements were unhurried and deliberate, carrying an innate ease.

He walked to the bedside and bent down.

A gentle kiss landed on that bright red birthmark.

The cat-like woman let out a soft moan.

She turned over, hugged her pillow tightly, and seemed to have a slight smile on her lips.

Pei Yun smiled. This woman…

Pushing open the door, the hallway was relatively quiet.

In the early morning, Baidi Tower, having shed the hustle and bustle of the night, exudes a languid weariness.

An early-rising tortoise servant was cleaning.

Upon seeing Pei Yun, he immediately bowed and paid his respects, not daring to look at her for even a second.

Pei Yun descended the steps.

Just as I reached the corner on the second floor, a sudden commotion erupted in the lobby downstairs.

It was mixed with women's gasps and men's vulgarities.

"Young lady, have a drink with me! I've got plenty of money!"

"Get out of my way! Who do you think you are, daring to touch me!"

"Oh ho? Pretty hot, huh? I like you just the way you are!"

……

Pei Yun paused, leaned against the vermilion pillar, and looked down with great interest.

In the center of the hall stood a young man dressed in fine clothes, reeking of alcohol.

He was reaching out and pulling at a well-dressed girl with a slightly angry expression.

The girl was accompanied by two maids, but they were stopped by several wicked servants brought by the young master, making her anxious and running around in circles.

Most of the surrounding customers and the staff in the building were just there to watch the spectacle, and no one stepped forward.

Several people tried to smooth things over, but the young master shut them down with, "I'm the son of Vice Minister Wang of the Ministry of Personnel, who dares to meddle?"

The son of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel?

Pei Yun raised an eyebrow. Indeed, the sons of officials in the capital were getting worse and worse.

They have no sense at all, yet they dare to act wildly on Baidi Tower's territory?

Or are they drawn to guests who look either rich or powerful?

That's incredibly stupid.

Sure enough, the crowd parted at this point.

A plump young man, dressed in a royal blue brocade robe, walked out slowly.

It was Qin Yu, the official head steward of Baidi Tower.

Behind Qin Yu were four black-clad guards with calm demeanor and sharp eyes.

Like four iron towers, they silently exude a sense of oppression.

"Young Master Wang, why are you in such a bad mood so early in the morning?"

Qin Yu shouted, instantly silencing the previously noisy hall.

The young master Wang clearly recognized Qin Yu, and seemed to have sobered up a bit.

But still relying on his status, he stubbornly insisted:

"Qin Yu? You've come at the right time! This little wench doesn't know what's good for her, so I'll teach her a lesson. What's wrong?"

Qin Yu's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes turned colder.

He didn't look at Young Master Wang, but instead turned to the frightened girl and slightly bowed:

"Miss, you've been startled. It was my fault for failing to restrain the intoxicated guest in time."

He then gave a wink to the guard beside him.

Two guards stepped forward, politely but firmly protecting the girl and her maid behind them.

"Qin Yu! What do you mean?!" Young Master Wang roared.

Qin Yu then slowly turned his head, his face expressionless, and simply raised his hand.

The black-clad guards behind him moved.

The movement was so fast that only afterimages remained.

Snapped!Snapped!

Two resounding slaps sent the vice minister's son spinning twice on the spot.

Blood was trickling from the corner of his mouth, and several of his teeth had come loose.

"You...you dare hit me?!"

The vice minister's son covered his face in disbelief.

His few wicked servants were also terrified.

Qin Yu stepped forward and kicked the son of the vice minister, who was lying paralyzed on the ground, with the tip of his shoe, in an arrogant manner.

"The son of a vice minister? That's nothing!"

"No matter whose son you are, you have to abide by the rules of Baidi Tower here."

He looked at the few wicked slaves who were trembling with fear.

"Break their hands and feet, drag them out, and throw them into the stinking ditch in the south of the city."

"Yes, young master."

The guards stepped forward, ignoring the men's struggles and curses, and dragged them out the door like dead dogs.

Qin Yu spoke casually, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

Screams and pleas for mercy came from outside the door and then quickly disappeared.

The lobby was completely silent.

Pei Yun saw everything clearly from upstairs, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

This Qin Yu is quite an interesting character.

No wonder he is the nephew of the legendary female leader, Qin Lanfei.

After finishing his business, Qin Yu casually glanced across the lobby.

Finally, it landed precisely on Pei Yun, who was standing next to a pillar on the second floor.

The man was dressed in a plain white robe, which made him stand out from his surroundings.

A faint smile played on his lips, his eyes calm.

It was as if the farce that had just happened was nothing more than a short excerpt from a play on a stage.

This kind of demeanor is extraordinary.

Qin Yu's heart stirred slightly, and he stepped up the stairs.

"This gentleman looks unfamiliar. May I ask your name?"

With a perfectly timed smile on his face, Qin Yu cupped his hands and asked.

Pei Yun turned around, gently waved his folding fan, and returned the greeting.

"His surname is Pei, his given name is Cao, and his given name is Yun. He is just an idle person who happened to be passing by and watching the excitement."

"An idle person?"

Qin Yu sized up Pei Yun, his gaze sweeping over the Imperial Guard badge that was inadvertently visible at his waist, and his smile deepened.

"Brother Pei's demeanor is not that of an ordinary person."

"I see that Brother Pei has a dignified bearing and a heroic spirit between his brows, which reminds me of a strange case that has been circulating in the capital recently."

"Oh? Young Master Qin, tell me about it." Pei Yun feigned curiosity.

"I heard that a while ago, the Imperial Observatory stole a priceless treasure called 'Star-Attracting Sand,' which caused quite a stir in the city."

"In the end, it was the Northern Garrison Command that took action. A young and promising Commander Pei, with lightning speed, caught the suspect red-handed in just three days and solved the case."

Qin Yu stared into Pei Yun's eyes and slowly said, "I wonder if this Commander Pei has any connection with Brother Pei?"

Pei Yun laughed heartily, closed the folding fan, and tapped it lightly in his palm.

"Young Master Qin is well-informed."

"The Embroidered Uniform Guard's arrests and investigations are their duty, nothing to boast about."

This can be considered an acceptance of his identity.

Qin Yu's eyes suddenly lit up, and the smile on his face became more sincere.

"So it really is Commander Pei in person! I've long admired your name, my apologies for not recognizing you in person!"

He cupped his hands in greeting again, his attitude even more enthusiastic than before.

"Commander Pei is so young, yet he possesses such skill; it is truly admirable!"

"Those few ignorant fools disturbed Commander Pei's peace and quiet just now. I hope they will forgive them."

Qin Yu adopted a very humble attitude.

"It's alright. Young Master Qin's methods have certainly broadened my horizons."

Pei Yun's words were pointed.

Qin Yu laughed heartily.

"The White Emperor Tower welcomes and sees off guests, and there are always some flies buzzing around. We can't keep the place quiet without using some tricks."

The two stood at the top of the stairs, exchanging pleasantries, but in reality, they were both subtly probing each other.

Pei Yun was very interested in the Sihai Chamber of Commerce behind Qin Yu, especially the "stolen goods disposal channel" that Miao Le mentioned.

Qin Yu, it seems, also has other ideas about Pei Yun, the newly promoted commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.