Female-to-male: I live on farming

After getting Lu Youqing's consent, Li Nanqiao immediately kicked the horse's belly. The horse under her neighed loudly and rushed towards the direction where the cry for help came from at lightning speed.

Lu Youqing winked at Yang Ping, and Yang Ping understood and told his men to follow. Although Li Nanqiao had practiced martial arts with Lei Zhong in the past and had never fallen behind, he still had no experience.

If the other party has a large number of people and they are all tough guys, Li Nanqiao may not be able to handle it alone.

The sound of fighting soon came, and Lu Youqing also grabbed the reins and walked over. The guards were all good soldiers in the army, and they had no trouble dealing with a few thieves. The battle was over quickly. Lu Youqing sat upright on the black horse, staring expressionlessly at the few people who were knocked to the ground by the guards and wailing in pain.

"Madam, when we arrived, these men were forcing themselves on this little girl." Li Nanqiao was protecting a girl whose clothes were disheveled and crying, and he took off his clothes and wrapped them around her.

The girl that Li Nanqiao mentioned was still in shock, her hands clutching her clothes were trembling slightly. Upon hearing what Li Nanqiao said, she looked up and saw a woman who looked like a god sitting on a horse, looking down at them with a cold face. The most noticeable thing was her delicately curved chin.

She came to her senses in a trance and immediately fell in front of her horse, crying, "Please, sir, save us."

She was exhausted at this time, as if her body and soul were hollowed out, and she had no extra energy to think about whether the person in front of her could really save her. Her heart was filled with despair and fear, just like a person sinking in a quagmire who suddenly saw a life-saving straw. No matter whether this straw was reliable or not, she could only hold on to it tightly.

Lu Youqing got off his horse and walked slowly to the girl. He bent down and helped her up. His tone was as light as tea, and he said, "What are you calling? What is going on?"

"I... my name is Lihua." Lihua looked up at Lu Youqing's deep eyes in the dark night. She could see her own confused face reflected in them.

"I'm from Qili Village, Xihai County. Those people came to my house today to ask for money, saying that my father went to the county to gamble and owed them money, but..." Lihua stretched out her sleeve to wipe the tears from her face, and said aggrievedly and helplessly: "But we have sold all our property to pay back the money, but they have been relentless and have come to ask for money again and again. Today they broke into my house again and insisted on taking me to pay off the debt."

"This is totally unfair. Where is your father? You are the only one left?" Li Nanqiao was outraged when he heard about her experience.

Lihua lowered her head and said in a low voice, "My father went out two days ago and never came back. I am the only one left at home."

It was obvious that her father had gone out to avoid debt and left her alone at home.

She was alone and helpless, so those people naturally became more unscrupulous. They dragged her out of the village. As the sun was setting and there were few people in the woods, they became lustful and wanted to force themselves on her, and then send her to brothels to make some money.

At this time, a sturdy man who was beaten to the ground got up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, stared at the few people fiercely and said: "Which ship are you from? How dare you attack us? Do you know who we are? If you mess with us, you will be in big trouble."

Upon seeing this, Lihua immediately hid behind Li Nanqiao timidly, still clutching her sleeve tightly in her hands.

Yang Ping kicked him hard on the knee, and the man instantly lost his support and collapsed to the ground again.

Lu Youqing looked frosty, glared at him, and said coldly: "Oh? Whose people are you?"

Her cold eyes were so captivating that the strong man shuddered suddenly. Then he came to his senses and felt that it was a bit far-fetched. It must be because of the night, otherwise how could he be frightened by a delicate young lady.

Feeling the rust in his mouth, he spat out fiercely and said, "Does the Zuo family in Xihai know? If you guys don't let us go honestly, our family master will definitely not let you go."

Zuo family? Lu Youqing frowned and asked tentatively: "What about the Zuo family? Can they still break the law by arresting you guys and bringing you to the authorities?"

The sturdy man seemed to have heard something ridiculous and absurd, and laughed loudly, looking at the few people with a mocking and pitiful look in his eyes: "So what if it's the government office? In Xihai County, the county magistrate has to be obedient."

Lihua quietly tugged at Li Nanqiao's sleeve and whispered to the others, "Sir, what he said is true. Even if we report it to the authorities, it will end up in nothing. In addition, the authorities will ask you for court fees."

His face was panicked and his voice was trembling.

Lu Youqing slowly raised his head, his eyes piercing through the endless darkness, staring at the night sky in the distance that was as rich as splashed ink.

The night was as dark as ink. The road ahead was blurry against the backdrop of the night, like an inky bottomless abyss, which made people shudder.

The situation in Xihai County is more serious than she had imagined. Just from what these people said, it can be inferred that the gentry in Xihai are rampant and domineering, and disregard the laws of the court. It is likely that the Xihai County Government is now under their control.

"Sir, these people?" Yang Ping also had a gloomy face.

Strictly speaking, everyone present had a grim look on their faces, so gloomy that it seemed as if ink could drip out of it.

"Tie them up and take them to the county government tomorrow."

Lihua was a little worried when she heard this and wanted to dissuade them, but Li Nanqiao shook his head gently to stop her and said, "My lady has her own considerations for doing this, you don't have to worry."

Originally according to the plan they would be able to reach Xihai City before dusk, but after being delayed by this incident, Lu Youqing simply decided to spend the night there and enter the city early the next morning.

A bonfire was lit, dispelling the surrounding darkness. The figures of several people swayed in the light of the fire. The woods in the distance looked like mysterious silhouettes against the backdrop of the fire, giving people a sense of depth.

Lu Youqing threw the dry branches into the fire and said calmly, "Lihua, do you know the situation of the Zuo family in Xihai City? In addition to the Zuo family, are there any other forces?"

At this time, Lihua was wearing a coat handed to her by Li Nanqiao. Li Nanqiao was tall and long, and the coat was a little big and loose on her, which made her look even more petite and adorable.

Lihua, who was sitting by the campfire gnawing on pork jerky, swallowed the food in her mouth immediately after hearing this.

She had never eaten such delicious dry food before, and her family was poor, and it was difficult for them to have enough food and clothing, let alone meat, so she ate the pork jerky in a hurry.

Seeing that she was about to choke, Lu Youqing waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, eat slowly, and tell me whatever you know."