Fully Leveled Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 1717: Chapter 1717: Fired Up

Not far away, the girls who spent day and night with Xia Yi felt their limbs turn to jelly, especially Qiao Rou, who gulped hard.

How does she have so many secrets? Did I earlier try to flatter an Imperial Guard?

Qiao Rou desperately tried to recall if she had ever been disrespectful to her. Although Xia Yi is just a young lady, she’s an official now, and a highly skilled martial arts official at that, how terrifying.

The girls didn’t dare look at her, nor did Old Master Yang and others, who felt like they were seeing an illusion.

This girl who fought alongside them, is she a person close to the Emperor?

Were they dreaming? Just the day before they thought they might not last without reinforcements, and were about to be tortured to death by those from the black market. But the next day, not only did they meet Scholar Meng and Monarch Lu Xiang, but even the Emperor’s people were present.

Xia Yi said, “This action was not your own initiative. I have the Emperor’s decree to recruit righteous heroes from the common folk to assist the authorities in quelling the rebellion. I hope you can lend me a hand in capturing the rebels and restoring peace and tranquility to Chenggu County.”

Old Master Yang and others gulped hard, feeling inexplicably stirred with a sense of passion.

They were assisting the Emperor; they were contributing to a great cause.

Nonetheless, even in their eagerness and excitement, Old Master Yang told himself to remain calm. He took a deep breath and asked, “Are you really an Imperial Guard? Is there any… proof?”

Xia Yi pulled a fish token out from her sleeve, “Please take a look.”

The fish token is a symbol of an official’s identity in this dynasty.

Although people like He Er in the crowd were scholars and hadn’t seen a fish token in person, they could still recognize it.

The fish token before their eyes was made of silver, which at least represented an official rank of Grade Five or higher.

Shu Yu blinked in surprise, wondering where Xia Yi usually kept such an important item. She should have been searched when she went undercover.

Hmm, a Hidden Guard is truly skilled, they have their means.

After seeing the fish token, Old Master Yang’s demeanor became much more respectful. He quickly returned the item and, controlling his excitement, said, “We will follow the Lord’s orders.”

Xia Yi nodded, “Very well, then Young Master Meng will outline the plan.”

She stepped back as usual, without any embarrassment about leaving things to a scholar.

Old Master Yang and others were momentarily confused, but quickly composed themselves.

Lord Xia’s decision was correct; after all, Scholar Meng was capable and familiar with the outside situation. Yes, he was the most suitable to take charge.

Meng Yunzheng lightly coughed and, without delay, quickly explained the current situation.

“There’s no need for everyone to worry too much. We are not fighting alone. General Huang has already led a team to eliminate the bandits outside the city. Most of the people from the black market have gone out to confront General Huang’s troops. As long as we handle Chenggu County, General Huang will have no worries, and we can focus on our tasks.”

Hearing this, everyone breathed a huge sigh of relief.

With this, they felt reassured. Frankly, besides worrying about the Chenggu County Magistrate, they were also thinking about the group from the black market. They dared to masquerade as mountain bandits, storm the county town, and commit arson and plundering. There was no guarantee they wouldn’t come back for revenge after Chenggu County was taken.

Meng Yunzheng’s words greatly calmed everyone’s hearts.

With no worries, everyone’s morale was even higher.