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

Inside the large tent, the furnishings were simple, yet it exuded an aura of iron-blooded ruthlessness.

Yan Chongyue sat down in the main seat and gestured for Pei Yun to sit down as well.

Li Yu followed in at this moment, shrinking behind Wei Zheng, not daring to breathe loudly, and lowering her head even further.

Yan Chongyue's gaze first swept sharply over Li Yu, causing the latter to tremble uncontrollably.

"Li Yu!"

Yan Chongyue's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

Upon hearing this, Li Yu reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

He shuddered and quickly stepped out from behind Wei Zheng, kneeling down with a thud.

"Your subordinate... Your subordinate is here!"

His voice trembled, and he didn't dare to lift his head.

"As an officer of the Shence Army, knowingly breaking the law is an even greater crime!"

Yan Chongyue snorted coldly.

"Go to the 'Quiet Contemplation Hall' later to collect thirty strokes of the military rod, and be confined for three months. Further disciplinary action will be discussed later!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yu felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart.

Although thirty strokes of the cane are severe and three months of confinement is bitter, they are ultimately just physical suffering.

As long as you're not taken by the Embroidered Uniform Guard to that legendary prison where no one ever ends well, everything is fine!

Thanks to Governor Yan's words, his life was mostly saved.

A look of relief at surviving a disaster involuntarily appeared on his face, along with a hint of secret delight, and he quickly kowtowed.

"This humble servant...thanks for the punishment, Governor! This humble servant accepts the punishment!"

Yan Chongyue then turned his gaze to Wei Zheng, who was standing to the side with his hands at his sides, his tone still stern.

"You also bear responsibility for negligence in this matter. You will be fined three months' salary as a warning to others."

Wei Zheng bowed and accepted the order without daring to offer any objection.

"This subordinate accepts the punishment."

He thought to himself, "The governor has already raised the issue high but then gently lowered it."

Yan Chongyue then turned his gaze to Pei Yun, his tone calm but sharp.

"Commander Pei, you are a man. My Shence Prefecture will punish you and give the court an explanation."

"But the Embroidered Uniform Guard's attempt to directly seize people from my Imperial Guard camp is unprecedented since the founding of our Great Victory Dynasty."

"Did Luo Qingyi send you here to test the limits of my Shence Mansion?"

"Do you still think that anyone can trample on the honor of my Shence Mansion?"

The atmosphere inside the tent suddenly became tense.

Upon hearing this, Pei Yun smiled slightly, remaining composed.

"Governor Yan, you flatter me."

"When the Embroidered Uniform Guard handles cases, they only recognize the law of the Great Win, regardless of bottom line or lineage."

"Li Yu colluded with the demonic path and trafficked in weapons. The evidence is conclusive and cannot be resolved by mere military punishment and confinement."

"I have come here today on imperial orders to arrest people, and also to uphold the law and dignity of the Great Ying Immortal Dynasty."

Pei Yun had already learned yesterday through the Daily Intelligence that Li Yu was colluding with the demonic "Tiger Fiend Hall".

I have come prepared today.

"Colluding with the demonic path?"

Yan Chongyue clearly did not expect Pei Yun to accuse him of such a serious crime.

His expression gradually turned cold, and the air inside the tent seemed to freeze.

"Commander Pei, do you know what you're saying?"

"You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

"You've slandered an official of the imperial court and framed a military commander. Can you bear the consequences of these crimes?"

Pei Yun seemed oblivious to the oppressive aura and remained seated.

"If Governor Yan believes that what I have said is untrue, he may hand over Li Yu."

"Once you're in the imperial prison, the truth will be revealed in a single trial."

Pei Yun refused to budge an inch, determined to take Li Yu away.

That unhurried manner carried a deep-seated arrogance.

It seemed that in his eyes, the authority of the Shence Prefecture Governor was nothing more than that.

Yan Chongyue's expression turned completely cold.

He never expected that such a young commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard would dare to be so unyielding in front of him.

This is no longer a matter of Luo Qingyi testing the limits; it's a challenge to the reputation of the Shence Mansion.

"Commander Pei, it seems you're determined to make things difficult for my Shence Army?"

"Within the rules, there is still order; outside the rules, there is only the abyss."

Yan Chongyue spoke slowly, each word carrying a heavy weight.

"Commander Pei is young and promising, with a bright future ahead of him. Don't ruin your life."

This is a blatant warning.

Pei Yun sneered inwardly; the old fox had finally lost his temper.

He was about to speak, adding fuel to the fire.

Just then, a slight commotion suddenly arose outside the tent.

Immediately afterwards, a guard rushed inside to report.

"Reporting to the Governor, President Qin of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce has come to visit and has arrived at the camp gate."

Yan Chongyue frowned slightly, clearly surprised by this unexpected visitor.

"Consort Qin Lan?"

Pei Yun was also somewhat surprised.

He had frequent contact with Chairman Qin, but they had never met in person.

What a coincidence today.

Before long, the tinkling of jade pendants filled the air, and a fragrant breeze wafted through the air.

Consort Qin Lan was dressed in a magnificent fiery red palace gown.

Her hair was piled high, adorned with swaying pearls and jade, which further accentuated her snow-white skin and unparalleled beauty.

She came gracefully from outside the tent.

She immediately noticed the tense atmosphere inside the tent, as well as the excessively handsome commander of the Imperial Guard.

A hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes, which then turned into a knowing smile.

"This humble servant has met Commander Yan. This gentleman... must be Commander Pei?"

She bowed gracefully, displaying impeccable poise.

"My arrival seems ill-timed?"

Consort Qin Lan, having calculated the exact time, came again to discuss the matter of the "Star Pattern Secret Iron" with Yan Chongyue.

Unexpectedly, they stumbled upon this tense scene.

That's really interesting.

Inside the large tent, Qin Lanfei's arrival was a welcome event.

The oppressive atmosphere, which had almost solidified, quietly dissipated somewhat.

Yan Chongyue's tense expression relaxed slightly when he saw that it was Consort Qin Lan.

"What brings Chairman Qin to my military camp today?"

Consort Qin Lan's gaze swept over the people in the tent for a moment before finally settling on Pei Yun.

She smiled sweetly, like spring flowers in bloom.

"I had arranged to discuss the transaction with Governor Yan today. Could it be that Your Excellency has forgotten something?"

She paused, then glanced at Li Yu, who was silent as a cicada in fear, and Wei Zheng, whose face was solemn, feigning surprise.

"Judging by this commotion, could it be that my arrival has been unfortunate, disturbing the Commander-in-Chief's military affairs?"

Yan Chongyue waved his hand.

"It's just a petty squabble between the younger generation, nothing serious."

Yan Chongyue spoke in a calm tone, downplaying the conflict between the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Shence Army as a "clash of egos."

Consort Qin Lan moved gracefully and sat down in the guest seat, where maids served her fragrant tea.

She picked up her teacup and took a small sip.

Her beautiful eyes flickered, a smile playing on her lips.

"A petty squabble between younger generations?"

"This General Wei under Commander Yan is renowned; I have long admired his name."

"A young talent, brave and outstanding among the three armies."

Qin Lanfei spoke in a gentle tone, first praising Wei Zheng.

Wei Zheng remained unfazed upon hearing this.

It still stands straight like a javelin, exuding the fierce and courageous spirit of a soldier.

Consort Qin then turned her gaze to Pei Yun, scrutinizing him closely.

"As for this Commander Pei, I have heard of him."

"At such a young age, he is already a centurion of the Northern Garrison Command. Some time ago, he acted swiftly and decisively, solving the long-standing case of the Imperial Observatory."

"It seems it is no ordinary creature."

Her words were impeccable, subtly highlighting Wei Zheng's great reputation while also hinting at Pei Yun's extraordinary abilities.

Upon hearing this, Pei Yun simply smiled slightly.

He picked up the tea in front of him, as if it were none of his business.

This composure only intensified Qin Lanfei's interest.

"How does Commander Yan intend to resolve today's events?"

Consort Qin asked softly, steer the conversation back on track.