Chapter 385

This Lin Heng was one of the two people who had met Liu Rushi at a few poetry gatherings.

"What 'Shenyan'? Dare to do it but dare not let people speak of it? How many people along the Qinhuaihe do not know you?" Lin Heng said loudly without restraint.

The voice attracted the gaze and attention of many people.

Liu Rushi trembled with anger, and Su Qiao reached out, grabbing her hand to comfort her: "I am here, you wait a moment first."

Hearing Su Qiao's words, Liu Rushi nodded obediently and stood behind.

Su Qiao truly had no interest in wasting time with a few prodigal sons, so he directly ordered Ma Kui and the others:

"Teach them a severe lesson, especially Young Master Lin; break one of his legs!"

"Yes!"

Ma Kui and the others had long been unable to hold back.

Although when they were first assigned by Wang Chengen to be responsible for protecting Su Qiao's safety, they were quite resistant to this.

But after slowly interacting for a few months, their mindset changed.

They felt that being under Su Qiao's command was actually a good thing, and they recognized Su Qiao's status and ability, changing from unwillingness to willing acceptance.

They even regarded themselves as Su Qiao's loyal subordinates.

People do have feelings after all!

Although Liu Rushi originally belonged to the lowly register, she later directly followed Su Qiao, so she could be considered their mistress.

When in Jingcheng, when had she ever been insulted so shamelessly?

Without Su Qiao's order, they dared not act on their own.

Now that Su Qiao had spoken, they naturally did not need to hold back, and suddenly with a rush they surrounded the group of prodigal sons.

These second-generation young masters had also brought their scholar-boys and servants.

Altogether there were six or seven people.

But they were definitely no match for Ma Kui and the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"What are you doing? Do you know who we are? Dare to touch us, you will absolutely not escape the consequences!"

Sensing that Ma Kui and the others were fierce and seemed difficult to deal with, the few exchanged glances, all feeling something was amiss.

Their tone also became fierce in appearance but cowardly within!

However, Lin Heng, the son of the Minister of Rites, seemed accustomed to being arrogant, paid no attention at all, and instead provoked Su Qiao.

"Boy, what is your name? I tell you, you are absolutely finished today. Before, I was looking at the face of Great Lady Liu and did not want to target you, you little white face. You wouldn't think that having a bit of money allows you to do whatever you want, would you? I tell you, having money doesn't work either!"

Lin Heng still maintained an arrogant posture as if he were about to educate Su Qiao.

Hearing this, Su Qiao became quite impatient and directly waved his hand.

Ma Kui and the others immediately showed fierce eyes, directly fixing their gaze on Lin Heng, who was the loudest in his clamoring.

Of course, in front of Lin Heng and the others stood several thin and small scholar-boys and servants.

But in front of Ma Kui and the others, they were simply not worth looking at.

With three punches and two kicks, they knocked these things flat.

Lin Heng and his group of young masters were startled; they never expected Su Qiao and the others would really dare to act.

Usually, their arrogance and bullying were only because of the intimidation from their family backgrounds.

When the intimidation of family background did not work on people, they became somewhat paralyzed.

Now they were exactly like that!

"How dare you?"

"What is there to fear? Come here for me!"

Seeing Lin Heng still trying to dodge and run away, Ma Kui leaped forward in three quick steps, grabbed him by the back of his collar, and directly lifted him up, throwing him down before Su Qiao.

Thud!

"Mr. Su."

"Break the leg!"

"You dare?!" Lin Heng was terrified, his eyes bulging.

Ma Kui executed without hesitation, "Crack!"

A club smashed down directly onto Lin Heng's leg bone.

Immediately, Lin Heng's lower leg was broken.

"Ah..."

Lin Heng let out a cry of agony.

"If you cry again, I will break your other leg too!"

Su Qiao glanced at him coldly and said in a calm tone.

Lin Heng decisively shut his mouth.

He now knew that Menzhe Gang of Su Qiao was truly ruthless.

Say break and they break; he dared not provoke again.

The huge commotion on Su Qiao's side also attracted the attention of many people.

Many people recognized Liu Rushi, even though she was wearing scholar robes.

Most people did not know Su Qiao, but could guess that Liu Rushi had married him.

However, more people were familiar with Lin Heng and his group of prodigal sons; after all, in Nanjingcheng they could be said to be a plague, very famous.

It was just that usually so domineering, these second-generation young masters were now being knocked down one after another.

And one of them, Lin Heng, the son of the Minister of Rites, had his leg broken.

It could be said that this group of prodigal sons suffered a great loss!

Can this end well?

That young man Liu Rushi married must have lost his mind, right?

Won't they fear total family ruin when the time comes?

Many people did not understand.

Some went to report to the residences of Lin Heng and the others, while others went to notify the nearby garrison troops.

Su Qiao swept a cold glance around; these prodigal sons had all been knocked down and beaten up by Ma Kui and his men.

One by one, they now understood the profound meaning that circumstances are stronger than people.

At least, although their eyes stared at Su Qiao, concealing neither anger, unwillingness, nor resentment.

Their mouths were shut, daring not to threaten recklessly.

"Enough, truly my mood has been spoiled by a swarm of flies. Go straight into the city to the guesthouse. Send these people back to their residences and tell them: I want to see their explanation tonight, or else face the consequences!"

Su Qiao snorted coldly, turned and left with Liu Rushi, leaving the rest for Ma Kui and his men to handle.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard in Nanjingcheng is not weak either.

Although Zhu Youjian sent Su Qiao to the south to handle issues regarding the Guard and the Maritime Trade Office.

He did not restrict how Su Qiao should act, nor specify the exact extent of his authority.

On the contrary, he gave him great leeway!

He still carried the imperial edict granting him the power to act according to convenience! Three.

240, Deliberation!

If Lin Heng and his family do not give Su Qiao a satisfactory explanation.

He truly would not mind dealing with them according to his own convenience!

Originally, he had planned to enjoy the good weather and play around Nanjingcheng for two days before his identity was exposed.

Now, Lin Heng and the others had directly ruined it.

Su Qiao's expression was not good; truly, he had come with high spirits and returned in disappointment.

Liu Rushi was also extremely cautious, fearing to provoke Su Qiao's anger.

"Enough, you need not be so cautious. I am not angry with you; if I am angry, it is because Lin Heng and the others acted so recklessly."

Sensing the change in Liu Rushi's attitude, Su Qiao comforted her.

While secretly sighing with relief, Liu Rushi tentatively said, "Those Young Masters today were of no ordinary status; they all seemed to be sons of officials in the Nanjing Six Ministries, and one of them was the second son of the Left Censor-in-Chief. I seem to recall something about them."

"Their status does not matter; the Nanjing Six Ministries are after all not as powerful as the high officials of the Jingcheng Six Ministries. Besides, I do not believe their seats are clean. If they do not give a good explanation, then I will make an example of them!"

Su Qiao made no concealment before Liu Rushi, speaking directly and decisively.