I have been farming since I crossed over.

Yang Mingxi stared at the laughing old man in front of her with a smile on her face, and secretly sighed in her heart, it turned out that this old man was an old acquaintance of Lu's grandfather!

The old village chief's laughter gradually subsided. He slowly stood up and warmly invited, "Come in quickly. It's cold outside. It's warmer on the kang inside."

Yang Mingxi smiled happily and thought, since they invited me in, it meant that they had established a certain tacit understanding and trust between them.

She walked into the main house of the village chief's house and saw the spacious kang at a glance, which was very neat and tidy.

"Please sit down!" said the old village chief as he jumped lightly onto the kang.

Yang Mingxi also sat down and felt the warmth on the kang.

After everyone was seated, the old village chief continued, "So, what are your plans for coming here this time?"

Yang Mingxi said without hesitation: "We have come here specifically to support the Lu family's personal guards. Our most urgent task now is to find a way to contact them."

The old village chief nodded slightly, expressing his understanding. "Since Zhu Da is leading your people there, I believe they will be able to find the Lu family's personal guards without any problems. You just need to wait patiently in the tent."

Yang Mingxi felt that what the old village chief said was very true. "Okay, I understand. Then I will come to visit the village chief, and then go back."

Then she shouted towards the house: "Chunhua, it's getting dark, we should go back!"

Chunhua came out of the kitchen, followed closely by Aunt Zhu.

The old village chief looked at Chunhua and Aunt Zhu who had come out, then slowly looked at Yang Mingxi: "Go back! We'll set off at 50: AM tomorrow. Just be prepared. We'll allocate another people to you."

After saying that, the old village chief turned around, got off the kang, and walked towards the door with steady steps.

Yang Mingxi stood there, feeling a little hesitant.

She looked at the border village and roughly estimated that there were only seventy or eighty households.

If they took another 50 people with them, how many people would be left in the village? Would they all be the elderly, the weak, women, and children? Thinking of this, Yang Mingxi couldn't help but frown, looking troubled.

"This..." Yang Mingxi hesitated, not knowing whether he should refuse the old village chief's kindness.

She wondered to herself, if they really took so many people away, what would happen to the village? Who would protect its safety?

When Yang Mingxi hesitated, the old village chief seemed to see through his thoughts and stopped. "Now that you are here, the village will no longer need guards."

Although the old village chief's voice was not loud, it revealed a firmness that was irrefutable.

After hearing what the old village chief said, Yang Mingxi felt even more conflicted.

She felt that although the old village chief's words made sense, she still couldn't let go of the village.

After all, this is a border area and security issues cannot be ignored.

"This..." Yang Mingxi opened her mouth, but found that she couldn't say anything at this moment.

Her throat seemed to be blocked by something, preventing her from expressing her true thoughts.

Seeing this, Aunt Zhu hurried forward to support Yang Mingxi, "The military and the people are one family, don't feel any psychological pressure."

Aunt Zhu's words were like a warm current, flowing into Yang Mingxi's heart and making her feel warm.

With the support of Aunt Zhu, Yang Mingxi slowly walked out of the village chief's yard.

Her steps were heavy, as if she was carrying the expectations and responsibilities of the entire village.

Before dawn the next day, the tent became bustling with activity.

The village chief and 50 young men stood in front of the tent, waiting for Yang Mingxi.

"Grandpa Gu, let me take Gu Ji's place. He's still too young, so it's more appropriate for him to stay with you."

Zhu Er stood behind the old village chief, sobbing earnestly.

"Your eldest brother has passed away, so you should stay at home and take care of the family!" said the old village chief, looking at his only grandson standing in the crowd.

"He's 15 years old and it's time for him to take on his responsibilities."

Zhu Er had no choice but to quietly leave the crowd and watch from afar.

When Yang Mingxi and Chunhua came out, the royal guards were ready.

Zhu Dali and his men quickly evacuated Yang Mingxi's tent, packed up the things, and carried them on their backs.

"Madam, we can set off now!" Zhu Dali checked the camping site and found nothing left.

"Wait a moment, take out some of the prepared food. Brother Zhu and the others should be back soon!"

Before Yang Mingxi could finish her words, she felt someone coming towards her quickly.

The Royal Guards sensed it and quickly surrounded Yang Mingxi.

Chunhua also drew her sword immediately and stood in front of Yang Mingxi with the sword in hand.

"Madam, the general asked me to pick you up and keep you safe along the way."

Lord Lu arrived before the voice.

"Lu Da is here!" Yang Mingxi reminded everyone.

"Wow, wow, wow!" The guards put away their swords and immediately stood in neat lines again.

In an instant, Lu Da came to Yang Mingxi and knelt on one knee: "Madam, I am late. Please punish me."

"Get up, what's the problem?" Yang Mingxi guessed that Lu Da must have encountered something. Brother Zhu said last night that they could set off at the hour of Mao today, so there was plenty of time.

Now it was Lu Da who came to pick them up, and he came here using his lightness skills, so something must have happened in between.

Lu Da shook his head, looking very self-blaming: "We were followed along the way and almost exposed our whereabouts. Let's get out of here as soon as possible! Otherwise, this place will not be safe."

After listening to this, Yang Mingxi glanced at the old village chief standing outside the crowd: "Who is following you? Does he know where you are? Has he found out?"

"I think they're from that bastard Wang Zuxian." Lu Da was filled with anger. "When I found them, they had just left Eagle's Beak Cliff. They led them around several times and finally came here after getting rid of them. They must have taken a detour."

"Okay, let's go!" Yang Mingxi gave the order and walked towards the old village chief: "Be careful, Wang Zuxian may search the mountain, remember not to force it, we will be back soon!"

"Okay, I believe you!"