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Chapter 80 People from the Shence Prefecture have arrived!

Sun Hongqiang suppressed his anger, his gaze dark and fixed on Pei Yun.

"Who are you? You certainly have an arrogant tone!"

He spoke slowly and deliberately, with a threatening tone.

"There's always a first-come, first-served order to things. This screen was first set in motion by me!"

Sun Hong deliberately emphasized the words "this young master" in an attempt to intimidate others with his status.

In the capital city, he was the son of a junior official in the Ministry of War.

While not top-tier, they are still enough to make ordinary people wary.

Pei Yun seemed not to hear him, still looking at Su Qiao'er with a warm smile.

"Miss, what do you think of the price I just mentioned?"

"If that's not enough, we can discuss it further."

"Such a masterpiece deserves a much higher price."

His voice was clear and melodious, as if he and Su Qiao'er were the only two people in this small embroidery workshop.

Sun Hong was nothing more than an insignificant speck of dust.

Such blatant disregard is more hurtful than any reprimand.

Seeing that he was being treated so rudely, Sun Hong's anger burned even brighter, and his voice involuntarily rose a few decibels.

"Didn't you hear me speaking to you? Are you deaf or something?"

He stepped forward, his aura menacing.

Pei Yun frowned almost imperceptibly.

It seemed that Sun Hong's voice was a bit too noisy and disturbed his enjoyment of appreciating the embroidery.

However, he still did not shine his light on Sun Hong, but said softly to Su Qiao'er, "The noise is a bit too loud and has spoiled this elegant embroidery."

"Don't worry about it, young lady. Just relax."

Upon hearing this, Sun Hong trembled with anger.

He had never been ignored and humiliated like this before!

Today, however, in a small embroidery workshop, I was treated so disrespectfully by a young man in a blue robe whose origins I did not know!

Just then, Pei Yuncai finally gave Sun Hong a casual glance, as if it were a gesture of charity.

That gaze, calm and undisturbed, carried a condescending scrutiny.

"First come, first served, but it also depends on whether the owner is willing."

"Since the young lady is unwilling to sell herself to you, why force her?"

Pei Yun's tone was extremely calm, revealing neither joy nor anger, yet it carried a chilling majesty.

"but----"

Pei Yun changed the subject, a faint smile curving his lips.

"Since you think the principle of first come, first served is reasonable, then you should also agree with the principle of the highest bidder wins."

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"I won't stop you from bidding."

"Please."

These two simple words, however, were like an invisible mountain pressing down on Sun Hong.

Sun Hong opened his mouth, but was choked and couldn't utter a single word.

Five times the price!

How could he possibly afford that price?

Furthermore, Sun Hong could clearly sense the other party's composure, a confidence and self-assurance that came from within.

The price of five times higher was not just empty talk.

This made Sun Hong increasingly uneasy and angry.

Seeing this, Zhou Yusheng and Su Qiao'er were both worried for Pei Yun.

Although Sun Hong's father was not a high-ranking official, he wielded considerable power in the Ministry of War, and was someone that ordinary people could not afford to offend.

This young man in blue looks kind, but he acts so directly; he's probably going to suffer a great loss.

Su Qiao'er, in particular, was grateful to Pei Yun for helping her out of the predicament, but she was also worried that he would get into trouble because of it.

Just as Sun Hong was about to explode in anger and embarrassment.

Suddenly, a series of rhythmic and heavy sounds of nail plates rubbing together and horses' hooves came from outside the embroidery workshop.

The sound grew louder as it approached, carrying a chilling aura.

Immediately afterwards, several soldiers dressed in standard Shence Army armor and with long swords at their waists escorted a man as he strode in.

The leader stood tall and straight like a pine tree, with a stern face and sharp eyes like an eagle.

His military uniform added to his imposing presence.

It was none other than Wei Zheng, the commander of the Left Battalion of the Shence Army!

As soon as Wei Zheng entered, his gaze swept across the embroidery workshop.

When he saw Pei Yun, an undisguised joy appeared on his face, and he quickly stepped forward.

"Commander Pei!"

Wei Zheng's voice was loud and clear.

"We've finally found you!"

"This humble general, acting on the orders of Commander Yan, searched for you all morning, even going to the Northern Garrison Command, only to find you here!"

His attitude carried an unconscious air of respect.

The embroidery workshop fell completely silent instantly!

Zhou Yusheng was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped to the ground.

He rubbed his eyes, almost unable to believe what he was seeing.

This was a notorious general among the younger generation in the capital.

Why are they being so polite to this seemingly ordinary young man in blue?

They even called him "Commander Pei"?

A commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?!

Su Qiao'er stared blankly at Pei Yun.

She never imagined that this gentle and refined young man in blue robes, who spent money like water, was actually a powerful high-ranking official in the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

Sun Hong's arrogant demeanor had vanished without a trace in an instant.

Instead, everything turned deathly pale, cold sweat poured down his forehead, and his legs felt weak.

He certainly recognized Wei Zheng!

This is a powerful general whom even his father had to treat with utmost care and deference!

The commander of the Shence Army holds military power; how could he, the son of a mere assistant minister of the Ministry of War, possibly provoke him?

Wei Zheng's gaze swept across the stalemate, and he naturally noticed Sun Hong's pale face.

He raised an eyebrow, his expression scrutinizing.

"Sun Hong? What are you doing here?"

Wei Zheng's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

Sun Hong felt a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, and his whole body shuddered.

He forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, and stammered, "General Wei, I was just passing by, just passing by—"

At that moment, Sun Hong had only one thought in his mind: It's over!

Wei Zheng's lips curled into a cold smile, tinged with mockery.

"Just passing by?"

"You've got some nerve, daring to mess with even Commander Pei of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

Embroidered Uniform Guard! Hundred-Household Commander!

These words struck Sun Hong like a thunderclap!

If Wei Zheng's appearance had previously filled him with fear, then the confirmation of Pei Yun's identity now filled him with utter despair!

What is the Embroidered Uniform Guard?

Those were the emperor's personal guards, specializing in investigation and prisons!

A centurion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard is far beyond the reach of someone like him, the son of a minor official!

He offended the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and even his father couldn't protect him!

Sun Hong's vision went black, and he nearly collapsed to the ground, feeling utterly devastated.

Which Imperial Guard commander doesn't wear a flying fish robe when handling cases? Instead, he's dressed in a blue robe, looking like a traveling scholar!

This is too ruthless – pretending to be weak while actually being strong!

Wei Zheng ignored Sun Hong, who was already in a daze, and turned to Pei Yun.

He took a heavy brocade box from a guard behind him and solemnly presented it with both hands.

"Commander Pei, this was sent on the orders of Commander Yan."

"Consider this a small compensation for what happened last time. Please inspect it, Commander Pei."

Pei Yun casually accepted the brocade box, without even opening it to look at it, and simply nodded.

"Thank you for making this trip, General Wei."

"Please thank Governor Yan for me."

That "compensation" was extremely important to the Shence Prefecture.

In Pei Yun's eyes, it seemed to be just a "small" compensation, not worth mentioning.

Wei Zheng clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Commander Pei, you are too kind."

"Now that the goods have been delivered, I will not disturb you any longer and will take my leave."

Pei Yun nodded, indicating that he should do as he pleased.

Wei Zheng led the Shence Army soldiers away swiftly and decisively.

He didn't look at Sun Hong even once more from beginning to end.

It was as if he were just a stone on the roadside, not worthy of any attention.

Inside the embroidery workshop, only Zhou Yusheng and Su Qiao'er remained, stunned, while Sun Hong, pale as death and still in shock, remained.

Zhou Yusheng looked at Pei Yun, then at Sun Hong, who was slumped on the ground.

He felt that what happened today was more exciting than anything he had experienced in the past ten years.

Sun Hong felt dizzy and couldn't even beg for mercy.

He knew that this time, he had really bitten off more than he could chew.

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