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

Jiang Mubai suggested, "Perhaps we can ask Lord Qin for help. Didn't he say we could consult him if we needed anything?"

"Lord Qin?" Lu Junheng didn't understand when this person suddenly appeared.

Seeing that he didn't understand, Lin Shu explained, "He's the person we rescued at Renyi Hall before. His name is Qin Zixuan, and he's the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review."

Upon hearing the name "Qin Zixuan," Lu Junheng's face turned ashen, his eyes filled with barely concealed fear.

Lin Shu keenly noticed this change and unconsciously stood in front of him, trying to hide his flustered expression.

"There's no need to trouble Lord Qin. We can handle this small matter ourselves," Lin Shu quickly declined.

Seeing this, Jiang Mubai did not press the matter further.

Li Ziyuan, however, was determined to make amends and immediately handed Lin Shu a recommendation letter he had prepared in advance.

"Dr. Lin, this is your son's recommendation letter for admission to Qingsong Academy. You may go there to report for duty at any time."

Lin Shu solemnly accepted the letter of recommendation and examined it carefully.

When he discovered that the character “恒” was mistakenly written as “珩”, she looked at Li Ziyuan gratefully and said, “Thank you, Dean Li.”

Li Ziyuan responded with a smile: "Dr. Lin, please don't mind that I took the initiative."

Since someone is trying to deceive them, then Young Master Lu's identity is clearly questionable.

Moreover, with Lin Shu's superb medical skills, how could she possibly be willing to be a village woman? All of this is clearly contrary to common sense.

"Not at all, I am extremely grateful," Lin Shu said gratefully, knowing Li Ziyuan's good intentions.

To repay Li Ziyuan's kindness, Lin Shu immediately took out two bottles of spiritual spring water from his pocket and handed them to Master Li and Madam Li respectively.

"Thank you so much, Dean Li, for everything you've done for Aheng. I have no way to repay you but to offer you these two bottles of medicine that I've prepared myself. I hope you won't find them too inappropriate."

Madam Li looked at the medicine Lin Shu handed her, her eyes filled with surprise, "I got some too?"

Lin Shu nodded. "Please carry these two bottles of medicine with you. If you encounter a situation like Master Li's before, these medicines might save your lives."

Upon hearing this, everyone stared in shock at the two bottles of medicine that Lin Shu had handed over.

A drug that can save lives in a critical moment is undoubtedly a miraculous medicine.

Lin Shu was really generous, giving away two bottles at once.

Jiang Mubai was so excited that he asked Lin Shu, "Dr. Lin, is this medicine really that miraculous?"

Lin Shu noticed the surprise and fondness in Jiang Mubai's eyes, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

"Of course, I never deceive others. If you want it, Mr. Jiang, I can prepare a bottle for you after I have gathered all the medicinal herbs."

"However, some of the medicinal herbs are extremely precious, and it may take some time to prepare them," Lin Shu said.

Good things should not be too numerous, otherwise they will lose their preciousness.

Therefore, the spiritual spring she gifted was only a single mouthful.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Li and his wife quickly clutched the medicine tightly in their hands and carefully hid it inside their clothes, fearing that Jiang Mubai would snatch it away.

Jiang Mubai's lips twitched slightly. Was there any need to be so nervous? "Then I'll thank Doctor Lin in advance."

Upon receiving such a generous gift, Dean Li quickly expressed his gratitude, saying, "Dr. Lin, our Li family will forever remember your great kindness."

"This medicine is so precious, we will cherish it and live up to your expectations."

At the same time, he sincerely felt that coming here was a wise move.

His parents are getting old and their health is declining, and he is constantly worried that the last crisis will happen again.

Now that the problem has been solved, his worries have been eliminated.

Of all those present, Lu Junheng felt the most profound impact.

Because he knew Lin Shu best, he knew that this medicine was so precious, yet she had given it to them for his own sake.

A warm feeling welled up in his heart and rushed to his eyes. He would never forget his mother's kindness to him.

It must be said that his personality is quite similar to Lin Shu's.

Lin Shu gifted the two the spiritual spring so that he would no longer owe Dean Li a favor.

She had already received money from Li Ziyuan, so she could not accept any more gifts from him as a token of her gratitude.

Besides the spiritual spring, she had no other valuables on her, and Dean Li was not lacking in any other way.

After finishing his conversation with Li Ziyuan and the others, Lin Shu took Lu Junheng back home.

On his way home, Lin Shu recalled Lu Junheng's nervous expression when Qin Zixuan was mentioned at Renyi Hall.

She couldn't help but ask, "Aheng, do you know Qin Zixuan?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Junheng was taken aback.

His face froze instantly, his gaze frantically turning to Lin Shu, while his hands on his knees unconsciously clenched into fists.

“Mother…” Lu Junheng’s voice was low and hesitant, each word carrying a heavy secret, “I…I do know Qin Zixuan.”

Lin Shu's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but ask, "Then, does he know you too?"

Lu Junheng nodded. "He knows him."

This sentence is like a key that unlocks all the mysteries.

Now, Lu Shiyuan has become a wanted criminal by the imperial court, and the whole world is searching for his whereabouts.

If Qin Zixuan recognizes Aheng, then he will likely follow the clues to find Lu Shiyuan.

No wonder Aheng was so nervous when Qin Zixuan was mentioned.

She gently patted Lu Junheng's hand and comforted him tenderly, "Aheng, don't be afraid, your mother is here, and I will protect you."

Upon hearing this, Lu Junheng's eyes reddened slightly, and he struggled to hold back his tears.

The person they once wanted to get rid of has now become their only support.

"Mother, I'm sorry, we've dragged you into this," Lu Junheng said, his voice choked with emotion.

“If it weren’t for what happened back then… you wouldn’t have been implicated,” his voice was filled with self-reproach.

Especially today, having witnessed Lin Shu's predicament because of them, he wished he could kill himself.

Lin Shu casually ruffled his hair. "I told you, I won't argue with a child."

Moreover, they can't be entirely blamed for this.

If the original owner hadn't wanted to sell them, they wouldn't have been forced into such a desperate situation.

Lin Shu's gentle words flowed like a warm current into Lu Junheng's cold heart.

This gradually calmed his heart, which was trembling with fear and self-blame.

When the two returned home, Ji Shi and Lu Zijing were as anxious as ants on a hot pan.

Some enthusiastic villagers also waited at the entrance of the Lu family's courtyard.

Seeing Lin Shu return safely with Lu Junheng, everyone was overjoyed and rushed forward to greet them.

"Lu family daughter-in-law, you've finally returned safely."

"Yes, those officials came in a menacing manner, which really scared us out of our wits."

"Speaking of which, this is all Qian Lifeng's fault. If he hadn't stirred up trouble for no reason and wronged Lu's wife, she wouldn't have suffered like this."

Lin Shu looked at everyone with gratitude, "Thank you all for your concern. I'm so sorry to have made you worry about me."

"It's alright, as long as you're safe and sound, we're all relieved," Aunt Qi said, taking Lin Shu's arm as they walked together toward the courtyard.

With Lu Zijin's support, Ji Shi, her eyes red-rimmed, staggered toward Lin Shu.

"As long as it's okay, it'll be okay."

Upon seeing Lin Shu, Lu Zijin burst into tears and threw herself into her arms.

"Mom, you scared me to death! Next time you go out, you must take Ajin with you. Ajin will protect you."