After transmigrating into the body of a stepmother, I led the villains in a rebellion.

Upon receiving the news, Su Qing rushed to the Duke's Mansion.

Others didn't know, but she did.

Although Lin Shu is more humane now than before, she is also more cold-blooded, irritable, and even ruthless, and will even hit people at the slightest disagreement.

These noble ladies of Jiang Kingdom were no match for her fists.

"Don't take it lightly. You'll be laughed at at the banquet."

“If they dare to laugh at Mother, I’ll have Tiger Mom bite them,” Lu Zijin said, nestled in Lin Shu’s arms, eating the pastries Lin Shu had just prepared for him.

Lin Shu gave him an approving look.

Su Qing nearly fainted on the spot; it's true what they say, like father, like son.

"Can you please stop teaching children bad things? Look at such a good child, he's become so violent because of you."

Lin Shu looked at her in disbelief.

Who exactly is it? Isn't it her who keeps clamoring to destroy the Divine Healer Valley?

"Then what do you want me to do? Should I just not go?" Lin Shu asked.

Su Qing immediately rejected the idea, saying, "That's definitely not allowed. They've specially prepared a banquet for you; how can you not go?"

Lin Shu's lips twitched. "That's settled then. Since we can't not go, we have to do what we have to do."

Well, all that talk was for nothing.

Su Qing sighed helplessly. She knew Lin Shu's temperament; once he made up his mind, nothing could change it.

She turned to look at Lu Zijing, who was happily eating beside her, her eyes filled with worry and pity for the child.

Lu Zijing seemed to sense Su Qing's gaze, looked up and gave her a bright smile. The smile was pure and innocent, which made Su Qing feel a pang of regret.

It's a pity that such a lovely child was corrupted by Lin Shu.

"Fine, fine, I just hope you won't make a big deal out of this."

"But today's banquet is specifically aimed at you, so how can you escape it?"

"If something goes wrong, I'll take the blame with you."

Lin Shu never felt he had misjudged Su Qing.

Lin Shu nodded slightly, his expression still calm, but a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Seeing that Lin Shu agreed so readily, Su Qing felt somewhat relieved, but she still couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

She knew this banquet was not simple, but what she feared even more was that Lin Shu would hear the rumors about the Duke's mansion.

If she heard about it, given her current personality, she definitely wouldn't let those people off easily.

But once the rumors have started, they can't be easily stopped.

"You may hear some nonsense at the banquet today, but I want you to take it to heart."

"The Duke only has you left. If something happens to you..."

"Alright, I understand. Now tell me about all my previous enemies and how I got into those conflicts, so I can be mentally prepared," Lin Shu said, knowing her concerns.

Seeing that she didn't want to listen, Su Qing had no choice but to give up.

But she still recounted everything that had happened in the past.

After hearing the whole story, Lin Shu was truly speechless.

"Just how arrogant am I to have offended half the people in the capital?"

Su Qing, however, rarely agreed with her on this point, saying, "Throughout history, outstanding people have always been the target of jealousy. You were so outstanding before, so it's understandable that you were envied."

No wonder, no wonder Jeremy Lin was so arrogant before, it's all because of this group of people who spoiled him.

Su Qing took Lin Shu with her and had the maid dress him up carefully according to Lin Shu's usual style of dress.

Lin Shu sat in front of the bronze mirror, looking at the fair and delicate face reflected in it, which was not covered by red spots, and she couldn't help but be a little shocked.

This face looks so much like her real face.

Her face was an oval shape, just the size of a palm, with skin as smooth as porcelain and a faint pinkish hue.

Her eyebrows were curved like a crescent moon, perfectly outlining her bright and clear eyes.

His eyes seemed to hold the stars and the sea, deep yet dangerous.

Seeing that she was staring at her without saying a word, Su Qing teased her, "What's wrong? Are you scared out of your wits?"

"No, I just feel like it's been a long time since I've seen this face." She had almost forgotten what she looked like because she hadn't seen this face in so long.

...Su Qing was talking nonsense.

After getting dressed, Lin Shu stood up. Her elegant dress swayed gently in the wind, making her look like a fairy descending to earth, a sight to behold.

Even Lu Zijing, who had been waiting outside the door, couldn't help but praise, "Mother looks so beautiful today."

Lin Shu reached out and took Lu Zijing's hand, saying, "My son is very handsome too."

The three of them boarded the carriage and headed towards the princess's residence.

The princess's mansion was magnificent and imposing, attracting a constant stream of guests, a scene of elegant attire and bustling activity.

Lin Shu led Lu Zijing and Su Qing inside, immediately attracting a lot of attention.

Fortunately, Lin Shu was used to other people's opinions and never cared about what others thought.

Although he didn't even register the surrounding discussions and stares.

Lu Zijin looked around curiously, full of interest in everything.

Su Qing followed closely behind, keeping a close eye on the surroundings, fearing any unexpected situation might arise.

As soon as Lin Shu and her entourage entered the princess's residence, they saw the princess, along with a group of young ladies from aristocratic families who had a grudge against Lin Shu in the past, blocking her way.

"Oh, isn't this our talented Lin? I heard you disappeared for a while and when you came back, you even had a son. That's quite a surprise."

The princess's words were tinged with sarcasm, and a cold smile curled at the corner of her lips; she clearly wanted to see Lin Shu make a fool of himself.

Upon hearing this, the young ladies from prominent families around them cast various glances, some curious, some gloating, and others simply watching the spectacle.

Lin Shu remained composed, her beautiful face maintaining the appropriate smile. "Your Highness, you are mistaken. Everyone has their own choices and experiences in life. I am merely pursuing what I desire. What is so strange about that? As for the child, he is the most precious gift God has given me. How could you possibly understand?"

The princess was astonished that Lin Shu still dared to be so arrogant even now. "That sounds nice, but the gift God gave you is nothing but a bastard..."

"Your Highness, please watch your words," Lin Shu kindly reminded the princess before she could finish speaking.

Although she was smiling, her expression was chilling.

If it weren't for the Duke and Su Qing, she wouldn't bother wasting her breath talking to her here.

However, just as Lin Shu finished speaking, a woman dressed in a tight-fitting outfit and looking dashing walked out from behind the crowd.

“I think the princess is right. She said you were a gift from heaven, but you are just a shameful illegitimate child.”

"Who knows what happened to you during the two years you were missing? I didn't quite believe it when I heard that the Duke's mansion had become extinct, but I didn't expect to see it today. It's true, otherwise they wouldn't have brought a bastard here to fill the ranks."

Su Qing's expression changed slightly when she saw the person who came.

But she still stood in front of Lin Shu, saying, "Xu Qingjiao, shut your mouth. If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."