At night, Green Snake lay panting in the room. Bai Yi brought food and placed it in the room before leaving.

The next day, Qi Yu went to take the exam, and Li Xiaoxiao was particularly nervous and prepared to accompany her husband.

The two rode together in an oxcart to the county. Qi Yu remained calm and composed throughout the journey. When they arrived at the examination location, Li Xiaoxiao waited obediently outside, while Qi Yu's colleagues began to laugh at him.

"Oh ho ho, the famous son-in-law of Xinghua Village, your wife is here to proctor the exam. Don't fail the exam or you'll get a beating when you get home."

"It's a shame that someone so tall is afraid of his wife. He thought she had three heads and six arms, but she's only a little over six feet tall."

"coward."

Countless insults surged forth like a tide. Li Xiaoxiao endured it again and again. In front of the school, hitting someone would affect her husband's image. Just as she was about to suppress her temper, a disgusting and ugly fat pig-like man walked towards her.

"You must be Li Xiaoxiao. Last time, I secretly had someone beat up your husband, and he endured it without saying a word. At that time, I asked him to give me his wife, but Qi Yu didn't know what was good for him. He escaped after only a few punches. What a pity."

Several burly men surrounded him. This fat man was the eldest son of County Magistrate Ying. He had been wanting revenge ever since he learned about the incident at the brothel, but he hadn't found an opportunity. Just a few days ago, his father was complaining at home that Li Xiaoxiao was too arrogant. Today, he had brought some martial arts practitioners with him, and he was sure he could teach this woman a lesson.

Once the mission is accomplished, his father will definitely look at him with new respect.

Immersed in his triumph, Ying Baocai immediately ordered, "Go and capture this woman. Whoever captures this woman will be rewarded with ten taels of silver."

Li Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes. Who was this? Although she had read novels before, there were many fat and ugly men like this. She didn't know who it was. "You spoke ill of my husband and dared to arrest me. What audacity!" After saying that, she put her hands on her hips, looked at the dozen or so guards, and exuded a fierce aura.

Ying Baocai fanned himself with the fan in his hand, pretending to be a noble young master, and couldn't help but show a smug look on his face. "I am the son of the county magistrate. You woman don't know what's good for you. I'm here to teach you a lesson on behalf of my father."

A dozen guards drew their swords. They all knew that Li Xiaoxiao was called the Welding Lady, but after taking a closer look at her figure, they didn't care. How could this woman be so strange? It was probably just a coincidence. They guessed that the people in the brothel incident last time hadn't really gone all out.

The bandit group also owes its reputation entirely to that fire. Otherwise, what fame would Li Xiaoxiao have? Whoever takes down Li Xiaoxiao, even if it's just an empty title, can still gain one or two advantages, which will help them rise in rank.

At this moment, Li Xiaoxiao was like a hot commodity, and everyone wanted to take a bite out of her.

The commoners who had been accompanying Ying Baocai to the exam all consciously moved away, not daring to provoke him. Li Xiaoxiao was furious and rolled up her sleeves to start fighting. The guards surrounded her, holding up their swords, and Li Xiaoxiao assumed a fighting stance.

In an instant, one by one, swordsmen rushed towards Li Xiaoxiao from all directions. Surrounded and about to be stabbed by the sharp swords, Li Xiaoxiao suddenly leaped up and hovered in the air.

The guards drew their swords at each other, stabbing each other in the hilts, arms, and stomachs.

The onlookers stared wide-eyed. Li Xiaoxiao looked like a fairy flying in the air. Everyone was focused on her, afraid of missing a single detail. Ying Baocai was also shocked by the scene before him.

Looking at Li Xiaoxiao, who was smiling in the air, she looked like a fairy. Today she was wearing a light green dress, which was fresh and elegant, playful and cute. When she didn't speak, her appearance could be described as stunning.

"Men, grab this woman. I've changed my mind. Don't hurt her face. Take her back to be my second wife." Ying Baocai looked at Li Xiaoxiao with a fascinated gaze, his beady eyes filled with greed and lust.

The guards fought even harder. Li Xiaoxiao fell from the air, stepping on the guards' heads, and landed on the ground. She kicked each of them in the back, and no matter how the guards tried to grab her, they were helpless and easily dodged her kicks.

She kicked away the thrusting swords and knives, then kicked them in the stomach, shoulder, and back, sending them sprawling to the ground. Ying Baocai saw that all the dozen or so skilled guards were lying on the ground and immediately sensed something was wrong, so he tried to sneak away.

Li Xiaoxiao walked up to Ying Baocai, grabbed his collar, and asked with amusement, "You said you wanted someone to be your second wife, say it again if you dare."

Ying Baocai was so scared that his legs were shaking, but he still believed that his family was so powerful and wealthy that he had nothing to fear. He could do whatever he wanted in Xinghua Village and Yunli County.

“I’m warning you, my father is the county magistrate.”

As soon as he said that, Li Xiaoxiao slapped him across the face. "Pah! I'm someone else's wife. You think you can make me your second wife? Why don't you take a piss and look in the mirror?"

After a dozen slaps, Li Xiaoxiao lost interest and threw the object on the ground. "Who dares to speak ill of my husband again?" A voice suddenly came from the crowd, "Your Excellency is truly skilled."

This man had a tall and slender figure, a gentle and refined temperament, and wore a clean and bright white brocade robe that fit him perfectly, loose on the inside and tight on the outside. His hair was tied up with a fine, flawless jade crown, and a perfectly appropriate smile appeared on his face. What a handsome young man!

Ignoring the stares of others, the man continued forward, bowing and speaking gently, "Madam Li, there's no need to pay attention to Young Master Ying's nonsense. I believe the county magistrate will handle this properly."

Upon hearing this, Ying Bao looked at the person in front of him. It was Jin Shanglin. His father was an eighth-rank official, the county magistrate of an outer county, his younger brother was a sixth-rank official, the prefect, and he himself was a famous business tycoon.

This was someone he dared not offend; such a powerful figure shouldn't be in Yunli County.

Ying Baocai was thrown to the ground. He quickly got up and bowed to Jin Shanglin, saying, "It is Lord Jin. I was blind and did not meet you in time. I am sorry for my rudeness."

Jin Shanglin was protecting Li Xiaoxiao. Thinking of this, Ying Baocai's lustful thoughts vanished, and he was now filled with fear. Now he finally understood why Li Xiaoxiao hadn't knelt before her father. Her father hadn't pursued the matter because this woman had powerful backers.

"Young Master Ying is in high spirits, wanting to abduct respectable women in the street. I wonder if Lord Ying has properly instructed you that this is wrong?" Jin Shanglin spoke with a smile, but his words were full of pressure.

Ying Baocai immediately bowed and explained, "Young Master Jin has misunderstood. The servant was just playing around with Madam Li. It was just a joke. Please forgive him, Madam." If he were really caught doing this, his father would skin him alive when he got back.

"I apologize for disturbing you. This is what you call a bunch of good-for-nothings. Now get up and go back to your quarters." The guards realized the seriousness of the situation and lined up, supporting each other as they staggered away.

After the group of people scurried away, Jin Shanglin looked at them gently and praised, "Seeing is believing, Madam Li is truly a peerless heroine."