Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Who in the World Doesn’t Know You? Sharing the Same Room

"You... Wh-wh-what are you doing!" Lv Liangyi wiped the tea from his face and glared at Pei Shaoqing. "For your mother’s sake..."

Pei Shaoqing’s expression was so dark it looked like storm clouds were about to burst.

"Young Master Lv!" Liu Yuheng quickly cut him off. With a stern face, she said, "You’ve misunderstood. This is my young master. I am his attendant."

Not mother and son, but master and servant.

"Ah!" Lv Liangyi was stunned for a moment. His attitude toward Pei Shaoqing immediately lost its politeness. He snorted coldly and said, "So I was mistaken. But you could have just said so, sir. How could you humiliate me like this? Are you looking down on the Yunyang Sword Sect, or are you looking down on me?"

"Make way!" "Make way!" "Everyone, make way!"

Just then, a group of Jing’an Guards barged in, pushing and shoving their way through. Amid grumbles and complaints, they forced all the gawking Jianghu members against the walls.

The Jianghu members cursed under their breath, their expressions sour, but none dared to start a conflict with the Jing’an Guard.

After the Jing’an Guard had cleared a path, a slender, middle-aged man with a goatee strode inside. He scanned the room from the doorway, and upon locking eyes with Pei Shaoqing, he jogged forward, cupped his fist, and bowed. "Liu Wenfeng, Hundred Households Commander of the Jing’an Guard’s Yazhou Hundred Households, pays his respects to the Baron of Pingyang."

Upon hearing this, the inn’s main hall instantly erupted in an uproar.

"The Baron of Pingyang, Pei Shaoqing!"

"For him to come to Yazhou at this time... could he also be here for the Medicine King Valley’s Sect Leader succession ceremony?"

"Medicine King Valley really has a lot of prestige, to actually get the Baron of Pingyang to come in person instead of just sending a representative."

Pei Shaoqing’s fame in the Jianghu was immense.

But not many had seen him in person.

Lv Liangyi was also utterly astonished. Without a moment’s hesitation, he dropped to one knee to apologize. "This humble one was blind to not recognize your eminence. I was not aware of the Baron of Pingyang’s presence and my words were offensive. I beg for the Baron of Pingyang’s magnanimity."

He wasn’t just kneeling to Pei Shaoqing’s status.

But also to his power.

After all, according to the Jianghu rumors, Pei Shaoqing, despite his youth, was already an expert of the Wandering Dragon Realm. With a minor display of force at the Star-Picking Sect, he had scared away several hundred Martial Arts practitioners.

For someone of such noble status and profound Martial Arts, if Pei Shaoqing were to kill him with a single slap for his disrespect, what could the Yunyang Sword Sect possibly do? They could only arrange his funeral.

After all, no matter how strong the Yunyang Sword Sect was, they would never try to kill Pei Shaoqing just to avenge him, would they?

"My Lord, did this man offend you? Should we take him into custody?" Liu Wenfeng’s gaze, sharp as lightning, shot toward Lv Liangyi. As long as Pei Shaoqing gave the nod, he would immediately order the man’s arrest to curry favor with him.

Lv Liangyi’s face turned pale. He swallowed nervously, switching from kneeling on one knee to both, and kowtowed. "I beg the Baron of Pingyang to be merciful. This humble one will surely never forget your kindness."

’I swear,’ he thought, ’from this day on, I will never hit on married women again. The risk is just too great.’

’It’s time to find a nice, simple woman, get married, and settle down.’

"In the future, don’t get any ideas about other men’s women," Pei Shaoqing said coolly, looking down his nose at him.

Lv Liangyi let out a sigh of relief, but he was also filled with embarrassment and shame. He pursed his lips. "Thank you for your lesson, Baron of Pingyang."

Now that Pei Shaoqing had exposed the matter, he could already imagine how he would become a laughingstock once word got out.

However, it wasn’t a huge problem. As long as he had the Yunyang Sword Sect backing him, he would still be one of the seven famed swords of Huashan, popular and admired in the Jianghu.

It was only then that Liu Yuheng belatedly realized that Lv Liangyi had approached her because he was coveting her beauty. She was instantly flushed with shame and anger, her expression turning cold.

’To think that a prestigious sect like the Yunyang Sword Sect would have such a degenerate,’ she thought. ’He’s learned nothing good. He clearly saw that I was dressed as a married woman, yet he still tried to make a move.’

’And yet the Young Master, who I’m with almost day and night, has never once been improper. It shows how upstanding his character is.’

Pei Shaoqing spat out a single word. "Scram."

"Yes, thank you for your mercy, Baron of Pingyang! This lowly one will scram right now." Lv Liangyi scrambled to his feet and fled in disarray.

Only then did Pei Shaoqing turn to Liu Wenfeng and say gently, "Hundred Households Commander Liu, did you receive Lu Households Commander’s letter?"

He wasn’t surprised that the other man knew he had entered the city so quickly. After all, General Hei was too conspicuous; someone must have reported the matter to Liu Wenfeng immediately.

"I just received it this morning. The Yazhou Hundred Households is at the Baron of Pingyang’s command," Liu Wenfeng replied.

Even without a written order from Lu Dingchuan, he wouldn’t dare to disobey if Pei Shaoqing wanted to assume command of the Yazhou Hundred Households. Although they were nominally of the same rank, it was only nominally so.

Pei Shaoqing nodded slightly. "I have no need for you for the time being, Hundred Households Commander Liu. Take your men and return for now."

"The Baron of Pingyang has come from afar. It is only natural that I, as the host, show you some hospitality. I have already arranged for lodging. Please, allow me to escort you," Liu Wenfeng invited politely.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Hundred Households Commander Liu, but there’s no need to trouble you." Pei Shaoqing shook his head. "I will be staying here. It’s a good opportunity to experience the local customs of Yazhou. When I have need of you, I won’t be a stranger. So, Hundred Households Commander Liu, there’s no need for you to hover around me."

"Yes, my lord. In that case, I shall take my leave." Although Liu Wenfeng had already arranged for a banquet, he didn’t mention it upon seeing Pei Shaoqing’s decision. He simply turned and left with his men.

After the Jing’an Guard left, the inn could not return to its previous boisterous atmosphere. The Jianghu heroes, who usually drank heartily, ate with gusto, and spoke in loud, clamorous voices, had suddenly become very well-mannered. They ate slowly, chewing their food carefully, spoke in hushed tones, and even set their wine cups down gently.

"Lord Pei, your dishes are here! This is our most famous Yazhou fish. Please, you two, go ahead and eat."

The waiter began to serve the dishes, one after another, until three or four had been placed on the table. Only then did Pei Shaoqing speak up. "Isn’t this a bit too much food? We won’t be able to finish it all."

"My Lord, the Shopkeeper said that your entire bill is on him," the waiter answered respectfully.

The slightly chubby Shopkeeper, dressed in brocade robes, scurried over with a stoop and a smile. "The Baron of Pingyang’s esteemed presence brings glory to my humble establishment. I am basking in your noble aura. This lowly one has no way to repay you, so this is but a small token of my appreciation. Please, you mustn’t refuse."

"I accept your kind intentions, Shopkeeper, but please don’t bring any more dishes," Pei Shaoqing said amiably.

The Shopkeeper nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, of course."

He shooed the waiter away and waited on them himself.

When Pei Shaoqing and Liu Yuheng had eaten and drunk their fill, he personally accompanied the waiter to show the two to their room.

The room was on the third floor of a building in the rear courtyard.

The size and environment were both quite nice.

"The accommodations are simple, so I hope you will forgive me, my lord. If you need meals or hot water, you can have the waiter bring them directly to your room. I won’t disturb you two any further."

After speaking, the Shopkeeper prepared to leave.

Liu Yuheng was stunned. ’Just one room?’

"Shopkeeper, wait a moment," Pei Shaoqing called out, pointing to Liu Yuheng. "Please arrange for another room."

Liu Yuheng immediately shot him a grateful look.

’Compared to that Lv Liangyi from earlier...’

’The Young Master is truly a gentleman among gentlemen.’

"Well..." The Shopkeeper looked hesitant and stammered, "To be honest with you, my lord, there are too many outsiders in the city these past few days, and rooms are scarce. This lowly one had to pay a hefty price to convince another guest to give this one up."

"Then I’ll trouble you to ask around for me. See if any other guests are willing to give up their room. I am willing to offer one hundred silver taels as thanks," Pei Shaoqing said without hesitation.

But Liu Yuheng suddenly spoke up, "That won’t be necessary."

Pei Shaoqing and the Shopkeeper both looked at her.

"Since rooms are so scarce, it would be difficult for others to find a place to stay. Let’s just leave it as is. We’ll just trouble the Shopkeeper to send up another set of bedding," Liu Yuheng said softly, her cheeks growing warm under their gazes.

Since lodging was so tight that even their current room had been difficult to secure, Liu Yuheng felt that insisting on a separate room would make it seem like she didn’t trust Pei Shaoqing, and she was afraid he might take it the wrong way.

Besides, she trusted Pei Shaoqing deeply. Even sharing a room with him was no big deal.

"The lady is truly kind-hearted," the Shopkeeper remarked with a sigh, then turned and left with the waiter.

And he politely pulled the door shut behind him.

Pei Shaoqing looked at Liu Yuheng. "Aunt Liu, for us to be alone in a room together, an unmarried man and woman... isn’t this a bit..."

"We people of the Jianghu don’t get hung up on trivialities. Young Master, you can sleep on the bed. I will just sleep on the floor," Liu Yuheng interrupted him, speaking in a very serious tone.

Pei Shaoqing replied, "Then I’ll have to impose on you, Aunt Liu."

"It’s no imposition. When traveling the Jianghu, I’ve slept in my fair share of ruined temples," Liu Yuheng said with a charming smile.

Once they were far from the room, the waiter glanced back before asking the Shopkeeper in confusion, "Shopkeeper, Young Master Lv just left, so another superior room opened up. Why did you say there were no rooms available?"

"What the hell do you know? If you understood, you’d be the shopkeeper," the Shopkeeper chuckled with a humph.

...

Which is more powerful, the chicken or the heavens?

The answer is the chicken.

Because only after the chicken crows does the sky dare to brighten.

When the rooster crows, the world turns white with dawn.

Today, Pei Shaoqing wasn’t woken up by the mouths of Xie Qingwu, Zhao Zilan, or Ye Hanshuang, but by the call of the morning rooster.

After opening his eyes, he subconsciously looked toward the side of the bed. Liu Yuheng was still fast asleep, and her sleeping posture was not very elegant. With her back to him, she was hugging the quilt between her legs. Her dress was stretched taut over the curve of her upturned bottom, forming a full arc.

As she slept on her side, the collar of her dress was crumpled and messy. Looking down from his higher vantage point, he could see the edge of her sky-blue Ice Silk undergarment and a glimpse of snowy mounds that it could not fully contain.

She wasn’t wearing any socks. Her jade-like feet, slender enough to be held in one hand, were as white as jade. Their curves were exquisite, the soles faintly pink, and the veins on her insteps were vaguely visible. Her ten toes were plump and round, like a neat row of silkworms.

It was no wonder Lv Liangyi had gotten lustful ideas.

What man wouldn’t be attracted to such a beautiful, mature woman?

Liu Yuheng suddenly opened her eyes. She sat up and stretched, causing the dress on her upper body to tighten abruptly. Her round and sizable "conscience" became even more prominent.

"Did you sleep well last night, Aunt Liu?"

The sudden sound of a man’s voice made Liu Yuheng jump in fright. Then she remembered she had shared a room with Pei Shaoqing last night and let out a sigh of relief. "I slept well."

It was her first time sleeping in the same room as Pei Shaoqing. She had been nervous at first and couldn’t fall asleep for a long time, but eventually, she was simply too tired and ended up sleeping quite soundly.

She even had an erotic dream.

She discreetly felt around under the covers.

’It’s dry.’ She breathed a sigh of relief.

"Please wait a moment, Young Master. I will go ask the waiter to bring in hot water and breakfast." Liu Yuheng straightened her messy hair, put on her white socks and elegant shoes, and walked out.

During breakfast, Liu Wenfeng sent a man to invite Pei Shaoqing to a banquet at Ya Pavilion at noon. Pei Shaoqing accepted; after all, he had to give the host some face.

After breakfast, Pei Shaoqing and Liu Yuheng decided to go out for a stroll. With so many outsiders having come to Yazhou these past few days, the daytime was sure to be lively.

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