Dream of the Red Chamber: I can see the hidden labels of the beauties.

The man wearing the straw hat was greatly surprised when he heard Jia Can reveal his background, never expecting that Jia Can would have such an identity.

He paused slightly, and the veil hanging from his straw hat trembled gently, as if his words had stirred up some distant memory.

After a while, he raised his hand and lifted the gauze curtain in front of him, revealing a calm and ordinary face. His features were ordinary and nothing special. He would probably be forgotten in the blink of an eye if he were in a crowd.

Yet, beneath that ordinary face lies an unforgettable aura: composure, restraint, and a sharpness honed over the years.

He was around forty years old, with fine lines between his eyebrows and eyes, which added to his weathered and profound appearance.

Staring wide-eyed at Jia Can, his gaze was filled with astonishment:

"You...you are Jia Can?"

Jia Can sensed the obvious emotional fluctuation in his words and became inwardly wary, but remained outwardly calm, asking in return:

"Yes, I am Jia Can. Is there a problem?"

A glint flashed in the eyes of the man wearing the straw hat, a complex and difficult-to-decipher light that seemed to contain surprise, relief, and an indescribable meaning.

After a moment, he shook his head slightly, his voice softening considerably:

"No, no problem."

As he spoke, his gaze lingered on Jia Can, looking him up and down, his expression softening considerably.

It didn't seem like they were scrutinizing a stranger; it was more like an elder looking at a younger person they hadn't seen in a long time, with hidden joy and tenderness.

Jia Can was secretly alarmed and suspicious, and alarm bells rang in his mind.

This person's reaction was really unusual, as if they had some old acquaintance, but he searched through his memory and couldn't find a trace of this person.

He subtly raised his guard inwardly, but maintained a calm demeanor on his face, and pressed on with the question:

"I've already told you, can you tell me about your background now?"

The man in the straw hat did not answer immediately after hearing this. Instead, he withdrew his gaze, looked at Jia Can meaningfully, and slowly asked:

"Young master, you are truly audacious to come here alone to look for someone. Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble?"

Upon hearing this, Jia Can was not nervous at all; on the contrary, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This person's words at least indicated that he was indeed related to the rendezvous point, otherwise he would not have said something like that, which would bring trouble upon himself.

With a calm expression, he replied composedly:

"Of course I'm afraid, but this is a last resort. Even if it means going through fire and water, I'm willing to do it."

These words were spoken with conviction and force, conveying a strong sense of conviction, as if he had disregarded life and death, and that the purpose of this journey was his only obsession.

A glint of light flashed in the eyes of the man wearing the straw hat, a glint full of admiration and praise, as if he greatly approved of Jia Can's courage and determination.

He stared at Jia Can for a moment before slowly speaking:

"It seems you've encountered some serious trouble, young master, and had no choice but to come here. Well then, I won't keep you in suspense any longer. My name is Yu Hui, Commander of the Dragon Guard."

Upon hearing this, Jia Can's eyes flickered slightly.

Although it is unknown what exactly the Longxiang Guard did, the fact that their designation included the character "Long" (dragon) meant that they were one of the emperor's personal guards, and their status was extraordinary.

As to whether he was a man of the retired emperor or the current emperor, he had no idea.

However, it is certain that this person is most likely the one he wants to see, even if he is not a subordinate of the former crown prince, he still has some connection with the former crown prince.

After a moment of contemplation, although he was mostly convinced, he still dared not be careless, as it was a matter of life and death and could not be taken lightly.

Looking directly into the afterglow, he asked humbly yet firmly:

"Words are meaningless; do you have any proof?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Hui smiled and nodded, then reached into his robes, rummaged around for a moment, and pulled out an item. He handed it to Jia Can, saying:

"Of course."

Jia Can looked at it and saw that it was a waist tag, cast in brass, with the edges polished smooth and shiny. The three characters "Longxiangwei" were engraved on the front, with strong and powerful strokes.

The back of the waist tag is engraved with several lines of small characters, which are faintly visible as numbers and titles. The workmanship is excellent and quite sophisticated. It is clear at a glance that it is an official product and cannot be imitated by ordinary people.

After examining the man carefully for a moment, Jia Can realized that his identity was likely genuine.

Seeing that Jia Can had finished reading, Yu Hui put the waist token back into his pocket, hid it carefully, and his expression became serious again. He looked directly at Jia Can and asked in a deep voice:

"What trouble has the young master encountered? Please speak frankly."

Jia Can naturally couldn't reveal his own situation first, since he had only just met Hui and hadn't yet figured out his background. It would be too risky to rashly disclose his situation.

After a moment's thought, he began by recounting the story of Qin Keqing:

"As I said, I was only asked to come here by someone. She asked me to tell you that Jia Zhen of the Ningguo Mansion intends to take advantage of her."

Although she didn't explicitly say who she was, Jia Can knew that since her identity was confirmed, she would definitely understand who she was referring to.

After all, that meeting address was meant for Qin Keqing, and no one else would know it.

As expected, upon hearing this, Yu Hui's expression changed drastically. His previous calm and composed demeanor vanished, replaced by shock and fury.

His eyes widened, his voice rose considerably, and he asked incredulously:

"Jia Zhen? Master Jia Zhen of Ningguo Mansion actually... actually dared to lay a hand on that young lady? Aren't they father-in-law and daughter-in-law? This... this is outrageous!"

When Jia Can saw that the other party had indeed recognized Qin Keqing and addressed her respectfully as "that young lady," clearly knowing Qin Keqing's true identity, the last trace of doubt in his heart dissipated.

He nodded solemnly and replied in a deep voice:

"Indeed, this matter is no longer a secret within the Ningguo Mansion. Jia Zhen has even been openly entering and leaving her boudoir, sending away the maids and servants, and being alone in a room with no restraint."

Upon hearing this, Yu Hui's face darkened, turning ashen to the point of being almost dripping with water. The veins on his forehead throbbed, and he gritted his teeth, angrily saying:

"Hmph! That Jia Zhen, how dare he! He actually did this!"

"Back then... if the Jia family hadn't promised to protect that young lady and assured her of a life of wealth and peace, would we have agreed to marry her into the Jia family?"

"They dare to act so recklessly and abuse people like this; they are truly worse than animals!"

As he spoke, his face was full of anger, his chest heaving with rage, and his right hand was clenched into a fist, his knuckles cracking.

His left hand instinctively reached for his belt, the movement natural and practiced, as if he were ready to draw a weapon at any moment.

Jia Can saw clearly that the other party's anger was genuine and not feigned, which further confirmed his suspicion of the other party's identity.

At the same time, a thought suddenly came to mind, and I couldn't help but ask:

"She...that young lady told me that someone carried her out of the East Palace back then. Could that person be Commander Yu, you?"