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

After hearing his words, Lin Shu wanted to cry.

Why did the original owner leave behind such a mess?

Lin Shu sighed heavily, feeling that she had sighed more today than she had in her entire previous life.

Back at the Duke's mansion, Lin Shu sat alone in her room. The moonlight outside the window was like water, but it couldn't penetrate the gloom in her heart.

She knew that Li Che's decision was no joke. As the ruler of a country, he had the ability and means to keep her by his side, even if she didn't like him. So she had to find a way to solve the problem once and for all.

Thinking of this, Lin Shu immediately got up and left the room, heading towards Lu Zijin's room.

Holding the sleeping Lu Zijing, they called for Tian Tian and Tiger Mom, and the two of them and the two tigers sneaked out of the Duke's mansion.

Not far away, the butler watched Lin Shu's receding figure, then turned to Lin Zhentian beside him and asked, "Master, Miss is leaving soon, aren't you going to chase after her?"

Lin Zhentian shook his head. "I won't pursue it anymore. The child has her own ideas, and all I should do is respect them."

Especially the imperial palace, a place that devours people without spitting out their bones, how could he just stand by and watch his daughter be locked in that deep palace backyard, unhappy for the rest of her life?

The night was deep, and only a few lanterns on the street emitted a faint light, adding to the mystery and unease of their escape.

Lin Shu held the sleeping Lu Zijin tightly and fled the capital of Jiang Kingdom with two tigers overnight.

After a night of trekking, the sky gradually began to lighten with the first light of dawn, and only then did the two men and two tigers dare to stop.

Lu Zijing rubbed her eyes and slowly woke up.

Upon waking, he was startled by the strange yet familiar scene before him and quickly sat up.

But the moment he sat up, he saw Lin Shu lying beside him with his eyes closed, pretending to be asleep. Instantly, all of Lin Shu's unease and panic vanished.

As long as his mother is by his side, he is not afraid of anywhere.

Seeing that she was asleep, Lu Zijing quickly pulled up the blankets on herself and covered Lin Shu with them.

But he accidentally woke Lin Shu up.

Lin Shu opened his eyes and looked at Lu Zijing, who had covered him with a blanket. He gently pulled Lu Zijing into his arms and said, "You're awake."

"Mother, where are we going?"

“Go back to Xia Kingdom and find your father,” Lin Shu said.

"Really?" A single sentence ignited a light in Lu Zijing's eyes. Although he hadn't mentioned it at all during this time, he missed his brother, grandmother, and father every day.

“Of course it’s true,” Lin Shu tapped his nose and sighed, “It should arrive in about half a month.”

I wonder how Lu Shiyuan and the others are doing now, and whether they have defeated Mo Yunwei.

Xia State;

Without Yuan Bingxuan's help, Mo Yunwei was like a tiger whose teeth had been pulled out.

Although he controlled the palace, he had absolutely no combat experience.

How could the 50,000-strong Imperial Guard be a match for General Biaoqi's 100,000-strong army?

After two days and two nights of fierce fighting, Lu Shiyuan, along with the General of the Escort Flag, swiftly recaptured the palace and rescued the emperor.

Two years later, the emperor stood in the sunlight again, his eyes filled with both the relief of surviving a calamity and a deep reflection on the past.

Sunlight shone on his dragon robe, its golden glow draping him in a sacred cloak, but beneath this glow lay the blood, tears, and sacrifices of countless courtiers and common people.

The emperor stood before the main gate of the palace, gazing at the devastated city, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He knew that although the internal strife had been quelled, the foundation of the Xia Kingdom had been shaken, and the country needed a long period of recuperation to recover its vitality.

More importantly, he must address the root causes of the power struggle to prevent similar tragedies from happening again.

To prevent a similar tragedy from happening again, he turned to look at Lu Shiyuan standing behind him.

"Lu Shiyuan, listen to my decree. You have made invaluable contributions to quelling this rebellion. I hereby appoint you as the Grand General Protector of the Nation and bestow upon you ten thousand taels of gold and a thousand acres of fertile land to commend your loyalty, bravery, and achievements."

Lu Shiyuan knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a fist, and said firmly, “Your Majesty, I thank you for your great favor, but what I ask for is neither gold and silver nor the title of marquis or prime minister.”

"Your Majesty, I only wish for the prosperity of the nation and the well-being of the people. I humbly request Your Majesty to take this opportunity to thoroughly rectify the court and eliminate the rebels, so as to prevent the recurrence of today's chaos."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor's eyes flickered. "I know what to do."

The following day, the emperor summoned all the important officials in the court, as well as the generals who had made meritorious contributions in suppressing the rebellion, and held an unprecedented court assembly in the Golden Palace.

At the meeting, the Emperor not only announced the rewards bestowed upon Lu Shiyuan, but also took the opportunity to restore Lu Junheng's status.

Lu Junheng is the son of the former crown prince. After the former crown prince was killed by Mo Yunwei's scheme, Lu Junheng was adopted by Lu Shiyuan.

With Mo Yunwei's downfall, his identity has been cleared of wrongdoing.

When Lu Junheng, dressed in a magnificent brocade robe and wearing a jade crown, walked steadily into the Golden Palace, the entire hall was shaken.

His expression was resolute, showing no trace of the timidity or immaturity typical of his age.

His eyes held wisdom and composure, like steel forged through countless trials, sending a shiver down one's spine.

The courtiers gazed at the young future monarch, seeing his calm and resolute face, as if they were seeing the hope of the Xia Kingdom.

After the Emperor personally cleared Lu Junheng's name, he immediately announced that Lu Junheng would inherit the throne.

This move undoubtedly caused panic in the court, but the emperor was determined to go.

"The Mo Yunwei incident was not caused by my incompetence, but by the suffering of the people. It is all my fault."

"Now it is time to restore peace to the Xia Kingdom, and Junheng is the best candidate for the future of the Xia Kingdom. I believe that under his leadership, the Xia Kingdom will surely usher in unprecedented prosperity and tranquility."

The courtiers looked at each other in dismay, their initial panic gradually replaced by shock.

They realized that the Emperor's decision, though unexpected, was also the result of careful consideration.

Lu Junheng's identity and experience undoubtedly paved a solid path for him to ascend the throne.

Moreover, under the shadow of Mo Yunwei, the Xia Kingdom truly needs a fresh start, a leader who can guide the country out of the shadows and revitalize it.

Lu Shiyuan stood aside, looking at his son whom he had raised from infancy to adulthood, his face full of comfort and reluctance.

But he knew that for the future of Xia Kingdom, Aheng had to shoulder this responsibility.

Lu Shiyuan knelt on the ground, his voice firm and powerful, "Your subject Lu Shiyuan is willing to do his utmost to assist the new emperor, to repay Your Majesty's great favor, and to serve the Xia Kingdom faithfully."

As Lu Shiyuan's voice rang out, the officials in the hall followed suit, kneeling and bowing to express their respect and support for the new emperor.

At this moment, both veteran officials and new dignitaries felt an unprecedented sense of unity and strength.

Lu Junheng stood in front of the high dragon throne, his gaze sweeping over everyone, taking in every excited face.

But he was not happy. He missed the carefree days he spent with his mother in Qijia Village.

He thought that if his mother were here, she would definitely tell him how to proceed.