Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Inside the small wooden cabin deep in the forest, Shi Wanxia was busy tidying up. Her movements were practiced and efficient; in no time, the cabin was neat and tidy. Then, she used the fire on the stove to start cooking.

As time passed, darkness gradually fell. Cui Yu'an gazed out the window, a sense of worry creeping into his heart. Why hadn't the homeowner returned yet? Where had he gone? Had he encountered some danger?

Shi Wanxia seemed to sense Cui Yu'an's unease, and she gently comforted him, "Don't worry, maybe the homeowner is just delayed by something. Let's wait a little longer."

Cui Yu'an nodded, but his worries did not lessen. He got up, walked to the door, and looked outside. The forest outside was silent, with only the occasional bird call.

Time ticked by, but the homeowner still hadn't returned. Cui Yu'an was filled with anxiety, and he began pacing back and forth in the house.

Just then, thunder roared outside, and large raindrops pounded violently against the leaves and weeds, creating a deafening sound. Shi Wanxia looked at the rain outside the door, sighed helplessly, and then turned and closed the door.

She turned to face Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an inside the house and said, "Let's stay here for the night." Her voice sounded weak in the rain; Shi Wanxia was actually quite afraid of thunder.

The two people inside nodded in agreement, knowing that continuing in such weather was unsafe. Looking at everyone, Shi Wanxia felt a sense of relief; she knew that in this unfamiliar place, everyone needed to rely on and support each other.

She walked to the window, gazing at the rain outside, her mind filled with countless thoughts. The sudden rain had disrupted their plans, but it had also given them a chance to rest. She hoped the rain would stop tomorrow so they could continue their journey.

As night fell, the three had dinner in the cabin and then prepared for bed. Although there was a bed in the cabin, Shen Yanchu's upbringing taught him that taking something without asking is stealing, so he did not choose to sleep in the bed.

He found some dry grass in the corner, carefully spread it on the ground, and then laid out a straw mat on top. His movements were gentle and practiced, as if this were something he did every day. Seeing his actions, the other two followed suit and quickly made their own beds.

Shen Yanchu lay on the straw mat, feeling the softness and warmth beneath him, and a profound sense of peace settled in his heart. This period had been a rare moment of comfort for him in over twenty years. Although it had been a difficult and arduous time, it wasn't too bad. As he pondered these thoughts, he drifted off to sleep.

At dawn the next day, before the night had completely faded and a few stars still twinkled in the sky, the hunter stood silently on the earth, as if waiting for something.

The hunter was tall and imposing, exuding an aura of determination and confidence. His gaze was sharp and focused, fixed on the distant horizon. The sun had not yet risen, but a faint glimmer of light appeared on the sky. This light gradually spread, illuminating the world around the hunter. Bathed in this light, the hunter's silhouette became clearer, and his face appeared even more resolute.

As time passed, the sun finally rose above the horizon, casting golden rays upon the hunter. His figure shone brightly in the sunlight; he had been chased by a bear for the past two days, running over several hills, and had barely managed to shake it off. He was filthy and had suffered numerous injuries; the bear was incredibly strong and fast.

After traveling for several days, the hunter finally returned to his cabin. Before even entering, he sensed something amiss; an unusual aura seemed to permeate the air. Could a wild animal have entered? A sense of unease crept into the hunter's heart.

He cautiously approached the cabin, his bow and arrows gripped tightly, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily. The cabin door was ajar; he gently pushed it open, and a musty smell wafted out. The furnishings inside remained the same, except for some messy footprints on the floor. The hunter's gaze swept over every corner of the cabin, and suddenly, his eyes fell on three people lying on the floor beside the bed. With lightning speed, he grabbed one of them and choked him.

"Who are you? Why are you in my house? Speak up, or I'll kill you!" The hunter's murderous aura startled Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an. The two quickly got up and found that the girl had been captured by him.

"Great hero... spare my life... spare my life!" Shi Wanxia tried with all her might to push away the large hand that was binding her neck, but the person was too strong and Shi Wanxia couldn't push it away even with all her strength.

When Shen Yanchu first met the hunter, Shi Wanxia was being held captive by him. Shen Yanchu's sword flashed coldly, and he swung it directly at the hunter. However, the hunter reacted swiftly, using the woman in his arms as a shield in front of him. Seeing this, Shen Yanchu immediately withdrew his sword and took a few steps back to avoid accidentally injuring Shi Wanxia.

At this moment, Shi Wanxia's face showed a look of terror, her eyes filled with helplessness and fear. A surge of intense anger and responsibility welled up in Shen Yanchu's heart; he resolved to rescue Wanxia and free her from the hunter's clutches.

Shen Yanchu gripped his sword tightly, his gaze fixed firmly on the hunter. His eyes exuded an aura of authority and determination that sent a chill down the hunter's spine. The hunter, not to be outdone, seized Shi Wanxia, ​​attempting to use her to threaten Shen Yanchu.

In this tense standoff, time seemed to stand still. Both Shen Yanchu and the hunter awaited each other's next move, their hearts filled with tension and unease.

Upon seeing this, Cui Yu'an immediately apologized with a smile, bowing and greeting him with his hands clasped: "Brother, please have mercy and release this young lady. The three of us were just passing by and saw a house here but no one was home. There was a sudden downpour yesterday, so we stayed here for the night. We apologize for disturbing you, brother. We did not mean to offend you." As he explained, he observed the hunter's situation.

The hunter scoffed, "No offense intended. Who knows if what you're saying is true or false? This woman is quite pretty. Perfect timing, I need a wife. You can leave now. This young lady is my wife from today onwards." The hunter glanced down at the woman in his hands, who was staring at him tremblingly, pale-faced. It was quite amusing.

"No"

"Don't even think about it."

Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an immediately spoke up to stop him. This wild mountain brute dared to covet Miss Shi! His face darkened, and a murderous aura seemed to solidify in the air. Cui Yu'an was so frightened that she fell silent, not daring to even breathe. Shen Yanchu, on the other hand, was burning with rage, radiating a chilling murderous aura and oppressive force. However, the hunter seemed completely unconcerned. He fearlessly raised his eyes and carefully scrutinized Shen Yanchu.

The hunter's gaze held no fear, but rather a resolute composure. His eyes seemed to say that he was not afraid of Shen Yanchu's anger and pressure, nor did he believe he had done anything wrong. This fearless attitude only fueled Shen Yanchu's rage; his face darkened, and the fire of anger in his eyes burned even more fiercely.

In this tense atmosphere, time seemed to stand still. Cui Yu'an watched Shen Yanchu and the hunter nervously, unsure of what to do. He worried that Shen Yanchu might do something rash, and that the hunter might harm Miss Shi. However, he dared not speak up to dissuade them, and could only silently pray that the conflict would subside as soon as possible.