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

Zhou Yunlong was filled with remorse. If he hadn't been soft-hearted and accompanied Wu Tongguang on this trip, none of this trouble would have happened.

He buried his head in his hands, weeping bitterly, looking utterly pathetic, a far cry from his earlier imposing demeanor.

Wu Tongguang trembled like a leaf. He didn't have much money left, and if he lost this job, he was afraid that his future livelihood would be in trouble.

Wu Tongguang shouted, "Master, Master, it was her! It was Li Rong's wife who told me that Liu Yan was interested in me, which is why I came here with betrothal gifts. She tricked me into coming here. It was her, it was her! Don't blame me!"

Huang Xiuxiu's voice was sharper than ever before, "Blame me? Wu Tongguang, I kindly acted as your matchmaker, who would have known you would be so unreasonable and even forcibly take someone away? I'm just a weak woman, what could I do? Master Jiang, you really don't blame me or my husband, do you?"

Li Rong also felt resentment towards Huang Xiuxiu. If it weren't for this woman's incompetence, things wouldn't have turned out this way. But now he could only stand on Huang Xiuxiu's side.

Li Rong: "Sir, I really meant well but messed things up. It was Zhou Yunlong and Wu Tongguang who wanted to take him away. I didn't say a word."

Wu Tongguang was so angry that his veins were throbbing. "You two are trying to absolve yourselves now, but you didn't say a word before. How could I believe your nonsense about coming here! If you hadn't lied to me in the first place, would I have come?"

Zhou Yunlong's hair became increasingly disheveled from his own pulling. "Wu Tongguang, you burden! You don't even deserve to be my uncle! You've ruined me! This matter had nothing to do with me, but you insisted on dragging me into it!"

The three blamed each other, getting angrier and angrier, and started fighting.

The villagers of Qinghe Village were initially depressed and helpless, thinking that there was no solution to this matter and that it could not be resolved peacefully. However, unexpectedly, a trump card appeared: the Jiang family father and son, who had connections with both Nie Qianqian and Gu Xiao, and firmly protected Nie Qianqian and Liu Yan.

Seeing the three of them fighting like dogs right now fills me with immense satisfaction. This is karma, they deserve it!

Jiang Botao knew perfectly well that the three were no better than each other, so he ordered his servants to seize them, stuff their mouths with something, and make them unable to utter a single word.

Huang Xiuxiu wanted to argue a bit more, but seeing Jiang Botao's attitude, she shut her mouth in fear, her whole body stiff, feeling as if her world had collapsed.

Jiang Botao has always believed in forming good relationships, sowing good seeds, and reaping good results. He does not easily make enemies, and he will not offend even the insignificant villagers in Qinghe Village who may be of no use to him in the future.

He addressed the villagers of Qinghe Village, saying, "It is all because of my poor discipline that my steward has become so arrogant and wicked, disturbing all of you. I am truly sorry. I will have my servants prepare rice and pork and send them to Qinghe Village as an apology. If anyone is injured, I will cover all medical expenses."

"Master Jiang is truly a great philanthropist."

"This is a true benefactor. That Zhou Yunlong is just a bunch of chicken feathers trying to pass himself off as a peacock. His character and conduct are far inferior to Master Jiang's."

"This Master Jiang is very friendly towards Nie Qianqian. Qianqian is really capable; she always manages to make connections with important people."

Master Jiang's words dispelled everyone's resentment towards the Jiang family. Even if the matter were mentioned again, people would only say that Master Jiang was extremely reasonable.

Jiang Botao then saw Nie Erzhuang lying on the ground, his face swollen like a pig's head. He squatted down and personally removed the shoe from Nie Erzhuang's mouth, saying with a face full of guilt, "Brother, I'm really sorry to have made you suffer like this. I will definitely find someone to treat you. Whatever compensation you want, just say the word, and I will satisfy you."

Nie Erzhuang was extremely humiliated and frustrated. After hearing Jiang Botao's words, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. This Master Jiang was a reasonable man. He was thinking about what he wanted and was determined to get back double the harm he had suffered today.

Just as Nie Erzhuang was thinking about how much silver he should ask for, Nie Qianqian's voice rang out softly, "This wasn't an accidental injury."

Jiang Botao was confused: "Huh?"

Jiang Wenxuan had already learned the situation and quickly told Jiang Botao about the person's identity.

Jiang Botao immediately understood that this man was Liu Yan's ex-husband, who had come to cause trouble at the housewarming party.

He immediately changed his attitude, "So this brother came here to cause trouble. Then it's not an accidental injury. It's the only right thing Zhou Yunlong did today, so naturally I can't give any compensation."

After saying that, he stuffed the shoe back into Nie Erzhuang's mouth.

Nie Erzhuang: "Waaaaah..."

"Ura ura ura..."

Nie Erzhuang was so angry he wanted to explode on the spot. Others were unharmed and received grain, rice, and pork, while he was covered in wounds and received nothing in return!

He was so angry that his head started buzzing, his vision went black, and he fainted from anger.

Jiang Botao ordered his men to take the group away. Huang Xiuxiu was forced to leave, her face ashen, her lips trembling, as if she were out of her mind. But as she passed by Huang Zhenzhu, she suddenly erupted in anger, her eyes red as she shouted, "Zhenzhu, are you pleased with my current situation? Did you already know that Qianqian had dealings with Master Jiang and deliberately kept it from me, just to see me fall so hard? You just can't stand me being better off than you, can you! Can you! Can you! You have such a cruel heart!"

Hearing Huang Xiuxiu's seemingly delusional words, Huang Zhenzhu's eyes turned red with anger. "Me, proud? What's there to be proud of with a sister like you? I told you long ago that Liu Yan didn't want to remarry, but you insisted on playing matchmaker, and now you're blaming me?!"

Huang Xiuxiu was taken away again, and from today onwards, her status in the family will be reversed from that of Huang Zhenzhu.

With the matter resolved, Liu Yan repeatedly thanked the villagers who had protected her and the Jiang family father and son. The villagers left one after another, discussing the important event of the house-raising banquet along the way. The other villagers who were not invited gathered at the homes of the invited people, eager to hear them recount the many events that had happened that day. They were all amazed that Nie Qianqian had managed to befriend one of the wealthiest families in the city.

Jiang Wenxuan leaned closer to Gu Xiao and said, "Brother Gu, you can't blame me for this. I knew nothing about it before. If I had known they were after Aunt Liu, I would have broken their legs long ago."

Gu Xiao glanced at him, her eyes filled with disdain, "So noisy."

Jiang Wenxuan: Brother Gu's familiar eyes are back. It seems he has forgiven me, hehe.

Jiang Botao remained polite and courteous to Nie Qianqian, saying, "I wonder if Madam Nie is satisfied with how Jiang handled this matter?"

Nie Qianqian: "Mr. Jiang is very fair in his dealings, and I am very grateful."

Jiang Botao waved his hands repeatedly, "Madam Nie helped Doctor Qian save my life, she is my benefactor, I am truly grateful. I heard that you opened a restaurant, I am very interested, I wonder if there will be an opportunity to cooperate in the future."

After some thought, Nie Qianqian realized that if she wanted to expand her business, having good products alone was far from enough. She needed to understand the rules of the business world, cultivate relationships, and build connections. She knew that Jiang Botao was a thoughtful, tactful, and mature person, and with his connection to Jiang Wenxuan, he was a good partner.

Nie Qianqian: "I do have a business opportunity. We can cooperate with Mr. Jiang in the future."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Botao's eyes lit up. It seemed he had come to the right place today. He had started from scratch and spent his life navigating the ups and downs of the business world. He believed that Nie Qianqian was his benefactor, and her help was indeed in business matters.

The gears of fate began to turn. Years later, Jiang Botao looked back on this day with great gratitude. It was from this day that the Jiang family emerged from a small county town and eventually became the number one imperial merchant in the new dynasty.