A peasant girl travels through time with a hospital, rising to become an empress.

Steward Zhou brought too few people; four of them were no match for the large number of people in Qinghe Village.

Huang Xiuxiu never expected things to turn out this way. She looked at Huang Zhenzhu, only to see that Huang Zhenzhu's eyes were cold, as if she were looking at an enemy.

Seeing that Steward Zhou was surrounded and the two sides were on the verge of war, Li Rong shouted anxiously, "Who dares to make a move? Steward Zhou is no ordinary person. If you touch a hair on his head, you will not have a good end."

Butler Zhou's eyes were sinister as he swept his gaze over the villagers blocking his way. His cold and piercing gaze sent a chill down everyone's spine.

He said in a sinister tone, "You can protect her for a while, but can you protect her for a lifetime? You want to protect others, but you don't care about yourselves?"

"I, Zhou Yunlong, have been a butler for so many years, and I have one skill: I have a photographic memory. I will never forget the appearance of any of you."

He stared intently at the man facing him. "I just heard someone mention that your name is Wang Dali, right? It's a good name. You can work in the county town on weekdays. Don't you want a good job that can ensure your family's livelihood?"

"And you, Wang Xiaoli, right? You were so arrogant just now. I'll remember your face. If you dare show your face in Fulin County, believe me, every time you show up, someone will beat you up!"

"That tall guy in the back, he must be married with kids, right? I wonder if he's sent his children to school in the county town? Are they being bullied at school?"

Butler Zhou's words sent chills down everyone's spines. His gaze swept over them again, and everyone unconsciously lowered their heads slightly.

As expected of a steward who had been in charge for many years, Zhou was a master at manipulating people's hearts. With just a few words, he used threats and inducements to gradually silence the villagers who had been filled with righteous indignation.

Liu Lizheng shouted, "Don't listen to him, everyone. He's bullying our Qinghe Village. We can't back down. Even if he's the steward of a wealthy family, he can't just do whatever he wants."

Da Ma and Xiao Ma rushed to the front, saying, "The village head is right, he's just trying to scare us."

Looking at the angry faces of Da Ma and Xiao Ma, Butler Zhou said disdainfully, "They are young after all. They are like newborn calves who are not afraid of tigers. Their short-sightedness is why they are so brainless and reckless."

Butler Zhou's tone was full of sarcasm, "Scare you? Do I, Zhou, need to scare you? Go to the county town and ask around about the Jiang family in Fulin County. As the steward of the prefecture, the wealth and power I wield are beyond your imagination. Unless you all decide you don't want to stay in Fulin County anymore and just cower in this Qinghe Village, I mean what I say and I will never let anyone who stands in my way get away with it."

The commotion among the villagers of Qinghe Village gradually subsided. They had elderly parents and young children to support, and they would work in Fulin County for a period of the year. If they offended Steward Zhou and were retaliated against, they would be unable to appear in Fulin County. What would they do then?

Seeing that the people of Qinghe Village were starting to back down, Huang Xiuxiu breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Steward Zhou was able to keep things under control; otherwise, things would have been much more complicated today.

Huang Xiuxiu relaxed, but Huang Zhenzhu became increasingly nervous, her hands trembling. She never expected things to turn out this way. The person was brought by her own sister. If Liu Yan was really taken away and violated today, she would be culpable. How could she face Liu Yan and Liu Xiong?

But Huang Xiuxiu had no say in the current situation, and Huang Zhenzhu couldn't think of any solutions; her mind was buzzing.

How to do?How to do?

She would do everything in her power to stop it; she couldn't just stand by and watch Liu Yan be taken away on such a joyous occasion.

Grandma Zhao's hand, holding Liu Yan's, grew increasingly cold. She was old and unafraid of the villain's revenge, but her grandchildren were still young. If this person could truly be so cruel as to harm the children…

Grandma Zhao was holding Liu Yan's hand to comfort her, but her own hand was trembling more and more violently.

Liu Yan's mind was in a mess, and she felt a mix of emotions.

On such a wonderful day, first Nie Erzhuang caused trouble, then someone inexplicably proposed to her, and when she refused, she was even forced to marry him.

She was already very moved that everyone stood in front of her to protect her. Everyone had their own difficulties, and she couldn't let the villagers take risks for her sake.

If things really come to the worst, she would rather kill herself than let the evildoers succeed.

A cold glint flashed in Nie Qianqian's eyes. With her there, she wouldn't let anyone take Liu Yan away.

Yuan Shi lived in the modern world. Although many dark and bad things still happened in places where the sun did not shine, it was impossible for such a heinous act of kidnapping people in broad daylight and bullying men and women to occur. This was the first time she had ever faced such a rogue and bully.

Such a person treats a woman's marriage as a game, showing no regard for her chastity; he is worse than a pig or a dog.

She's a doctor, not a killer. She's saved lives but never killed anyone, yet she doesn't hesitate to uphold justice against such evil people.

Liu Lizheng stood at the front, opened his lips as if to say something but couldn't, his lips moving reluctantly.

Steward Zhou lost his patience. In Fulin County, he wouldn't mess with people he couldn't afford to offend, and others knew his identity and wouldn't bother him, keeping their distance. He was like a fish in water there. But in this remote and impoverished place, a group of ignorant and unruly people didn't know his identity or methods, so they dared to resist him, making him waste so much breath. He impatiently shouted, "Why aren't you moving aside?"

Liu Lizheng did not move. His old body was slightly hunched and swayed. The villagers behind him did not immediately move aside. However, some people in the crowd swayed and were no longer as firm as before.

Butler Zhou sneered inwardly, knowing that this group wouldn't last much longer.

Butler Zhou continued to intimidate, "Don't get in my way. If you continue to block my way, you'll be considered as having a nominal position here, and I will show no mercy."

The villagers of Qinghe Village present felt a sinking feeling in their hearts, caught in a dilemma. They naturally did not want their fellow villagers to be bullied, but each of them had their own weaknesses. This person had done too many evil deeds, how could they possibly fight against him!

The once clear midday sky was blocked by drifting clouds, and the sky darkened, creating an atmosphere of helplessness and panic.

The mood of everyone in Qinghe Village plummeted to rock bottom.

Steward Zhou: "No matter who comes today, they can't protect Liu Yan! I'll count to three, and after I count to three, make way for me."

"three···"

Butler Zhou had just finished counting when a furious, booming voice came from behind:

"Can I even protect her?!"