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

After Qin Zixuan finished speaking, he suddenly raised his head.

With a face full of disbelief at the fact that she had hurt Lin Shu, she said, "Shu'er, don't worry, I will repay what I owe you."

After saying that, he turned and left without looking back.

Even after Qin Zixuan finished speaking, Lin Shu still didn't understand what he meant.

In her mind, Qin Zixuan didn't owe her anything.

However, Qin Zixuan's appearance reminded Lin Shu that if they went down here, Li Che's men would likely come looking for them.

They packed up Tiger Mom, Sweetie, and Lu Zijing and took them away overnight.

By the time Mo Junheng heard the rumors about two tigers and personally led his men to the scene, there was no longer any talk of a large tiger.

On Lu Shiyuan's side, he happily led his men to Qijia Village, only to find that the Lu family courtyard was already deserted.

When Aunt Qi's family learned of Lu Shiyuan's identity, they were all utterly shocked.

They never dreamed that the Lu family members would have such a prestigious status.

But for Lu Shiyuan, Lin Shu and the others' departure was a bolt from the blue.

Lin Shu said he would wait for him here, could something have happened?

Lu Shiyuan immediately rushed to the town to find Jiang Mubai. Unsurprisingly, Jiang Mubai left at the same time as Lin Shu and the others.

Lu Shiyuan stood at the entrance of Qijia Village, watching the village gradually quiet down under the setting sun, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

The disappearance of Jiang Mubai and Lin Shu together made him feel inexplicably panicked.

"Is it really too late?" Lu Shiyuan murmured to himself, his eyes filled with both resentment and worry.

Upon seeing this, Ye Xiang couldn't help but step forward to comfort her, "General, perhaps the lady had something to do that forced her to leave. Why don't we return to the capital first and then send someone to look for her?"

Lu Shiyuan had no choice but to nod.

Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, the Xia Kingdom is in dire need of rebuilding, and he must safeguard his kingdom for Aheng.

Upon returning to the capital, Lu Shiyuan immediately set about arranging two groups of people: one to secretly search for Lin Shu's whereabouts, and the other to stabilize the court and handle the many affairs following the new emperor's ascension to the throne.

After stabilizing the court, he re-planned Langya Mountain, still regarding it as the first line of defense for the Xia Kingdom.

As expected, things went exactly as Lin Shu had predicted.

Li Che's men quickly found her and even tried to send someone to forcibly take her back.

She had originally planned to go all the way and kill them all.

But they didn't intend to kill her, which made her too embarrassed to do it, so she had no choice but to run away.

On this day;

Lin Shu continued to avoid Li Che's men, even escaping into a wealthy family's house to avoid them.

This family's mansion was deep and spacious, with well-arranged courtyards, clearly indicating that they were either rich or noble.

Lin Shu had no time to worry about these things; she was just temporarily hiding in and didn't want to cause any trouble.

To avoid attracting attention, she deliberately hid in the most secluded courtyard.

However, when she entered the courtyard, she was surprised to find that the layout and scene were somewhat familiar.

Just as she was wondering what was going on, she suddenly heard footsteps outside.

Lin Shu's heart tightened, and he quickly found a secluded corner to hide.

The footsteps grew closer, accompanied by hushed conversations, suggesting that several people were approaching.

"General, we have built this place exactly as you described. Please take a look and see if there is anything that needs improvement."

“That’s enough, it’s already very similar,” a calm, slightly familiar male voice replied, with a hint of barely perceptible tenderness and sadness in his voice.

Lin Shu was momentarily confused upon hearing the voice.

Why does that voice sound so much like Lu Shiyuan's?

And this courtyard...

Just as she was lost in thought, she suddenly heard the sound of wood breaking beneath her feet.

Along with the sound of wood breaking came Lin Shu's inner thoughts: It's over, we've been discovered.

"Who goes there?" The steady male voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable air of authority and vigilance.

Seeing that he could no longer hide, Lin Shu simply stood up and came out.

Moonlight filtered through the sparse clouds, casting a shadow of helplessness on her face.

When she came out and met those familiar eyes, Lin Shu froze on the spot.

Lu Shiyuan looked at the woman who came out of the house, his anger turning into murderous intent.

This is Lin Shu's and their little home, and outsiders are not allowed to defile it. "Who sent you?"

Lin Shu, who was about to speak, immediately realized what Lu Shiyuan meant when he heard his ambiguous words.

Yes, the red spots on her face have disappeared now, so Lu Shiyuan probably doesn't recognize her.

At the same time, she understood why this place felt so familiar; it was her home in Qijia Village.

Is he missing her?

Thinking of this, a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes, and she deliberately used a rougher voice, "Of course I sent myself. What, can't people come into your house?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Shiyuan frowned.

But the anger in his heart was ignited by the strange woman in front of him.

She could freely enter other places without any problem, but this was his forbidden zone.

“Miss, you are mistaken. This is a private residence, and entry is not permitted without permission. Your sneaking in at night must be suspicious.” Although Lu Shiyuan’s tone was cold and his attitude distant, he did not immediately order his men to capture him.

Lin Shu rarely gets to see another side of Lu Shiyuan, and seeing him so aloof, he can't help but become interested.

"Alright, since you say so, General, then I will tell you the truth."

"I was originally a traveling physician who came here by chance. I heard that this place had some extraordinary sights, so I came to investigate. I never expected to stumble into your residence. It was truly unintentional," Lin Shu said vividly, with an innocent smile on his face.

Seeing her spouting such nonsense, Lu Shiyuan immediately took a few steps back and waved to the guards behind him, "Men, take her down."

Lin Shu didn't realize which of her words gave her away, but when Lu Shiyuan ordered her to be arrested, she immediately knew she had messed up.

She nimbly dodged the rushing guards, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. "Oh dear, General, why are you being so serious? I'm just a newcomer here, curious about everything. You see, I haven't caused any damage."

Lu Shiyuan's eyes were cold and unmoved. "No matter who you are, trespassing on a private residence late at night is a violation of the law. Considering this is your first offense, if you leave now, I will let it go."

Lin Shu then approached the guards and teased him, "General, do you know how many interesting things in this world are missed because of a single wrong thought? Since I'm here today, I'd like to make friends with you and chat about the mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas of this world, and the myriad aspects of life. What do you say?"

Lu Shiyuan was slightly taken aback. The stunningly beautiful woman in front of him seemed quite unfamiliar.

But the carefree and unrestrained air between his brows felt strangely familiar to him.

"you……"

While he was still in a daze, Lin Shu had already come up to him, brought her face close to his, and said softly in her original voice, "Lu Shiyuan, do you really not remember who I am?"