The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

Chapter 630

After saying this, the man went straight to Meng Qingyuan and punched him without saying a word.

Although this man was large, he was all bark and no bite. Meng Qingyuan could tell that this punch had little power, but he still dodged it by sidestepping. Then, he kicked the man in the back of the knee from behind. Meng Qingyuan had practiced martial arts for many years and his leg skills were quite good. This kick had the force of a whip. It didn't look heavy, but the man instantly knelt down, wincing in pain. He tried to stand up again but found that he couldn't put any weight on his knees and knelt down again.

"Brother, this kid's trained, let's go side by side."

The man looked at Meng Qingyuan with a mixture of hatred and fear in his eyes, and then looked at the others.

Upon hearing this, the others rushed forward, surrounded Meng Qingyuan, and immediately began to attack.

Although Meng Qingyuan's moves were precise and skillful, and these people were no match for him, there were too many people around him, and he couldn't pay attention to some things. The package he was carrying was accidentally torn off by these people, and the Jinyiwei uniform and embroidered spring knife inside were instantly exposed.

"Stop! Stop it now..."

The man who saw the Embroidered Uniform Guard robes and the Embroidered Spring Blade spoke in a trembling voice.

The others looked over at the sound and saw the two items. Then they looked at Meng Qingyuan and saw him calmly picking up the items from the ground.

Only then did everyone realize that the brocade-clad guard robe and embroidered spring knife belonged to Meng Qingyuan, not just anyone.

Given Meng Qingyuan's skills, it's understandable that he was able to join the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Although they all called Meng Qingyuan a bastard, they didn't know who Meng Qingyuan's father was. Could he be an Embroidered Uniform Guard?

At this moment, everyone panicked and became extremely frightened.

The Imperial Guards are three ranks higher than officials, and this Imperial Guard's robe looks slightly different from the usual ones. He is probably from either the Northern or Southern Garrison Command. Which of these two commands is not easy to mess with?

You should know that their parents were just some of the wealthier merchants or landlords in the area. They didn't even dare to look up at ordinary officials, let alone the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Just then, the Imperial Guards from the Southern Garrison who were delivering supplies to Meng Qingyuan arrived at this location. They had seen the fighting from a distance, but hadn't been able to see who it was. Now, seeing that Meng Qingyuan was the one being attacked, the leading Imperial Guard rushed to his side.

"Young Master Meng, are you alright?"

The Imperial Guards scrutinized Meng Qingyuan from head to toe, fearing he might be even slightly injured. If he were, Lord He would surely punish them severely.

"Thank you for your concern, sir. I'm fine."

Meng Qingyuan smiled.

Seeing Meng Qingyuan say this, the Imperial Guards breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at the people who had previously besieged Meng Qingyuan.

When those people saw the Imperial Guards' attitude towards Meng Qingyuan, which was even somewhat obsequious and respectful, they were all terrified. Only then did they realize that Meng Qingyuan's father was probably a powerful figure they couldn't afford to offend, and they were doomed.

Before they could speak, the Imperial Guard waved behind them, and the Imperial Guards following behind immediately surrounded them.

"What are your intentions in gathering a crowd to attack my Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

The leader of the Imperial Guards looked at the crowd and asked in a stern voice.

"My lord...we didn't know that Meng Qingyuan...bah...Lord Meng is a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

As the leader of the thugs finished speaking, he slapped himself. At that moment, he wished he could knock himself unconscious; he desperately hoped that everything before him was just a dream.

"Whether you know it or not is not up to you to decide. Attacking the Embroidered Uniform Guard without cause is malicious. It seems we have to send you to the Northern Garrison's prison for a thorough interrogation."

The Imperial Guard sneered.

Upon hearing this, the thugs' legs went weak, and some of the more timid ones even wet their pants instantly.