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

Sensing Ji's rejection of him, Lin Shu withdrew his hand.

Turning to Lu Junheng, she softly instructed, "Help your grandmother home first, I'll go find something to eat."

Lu Junheng gave her a complicated look, then helped Ji Shi walk towards home.

Along the way, Lu Junheng described in detail to Ji Shi the various changes that had occurred that day.

After hearing this, Ji remained silent for a long time.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Lu Junheng carefully said, "Grandma, I've noticed that she seems to be really different."

"I thought she would definitely not let us off this time, but she did nothing."

"She even took the initiative to treat Father's illness, and she saved you just now."

Ji knew Lu Junheng's thoughts, but once bitten, twice shy.

She's really scared now.

“I know what you’re thinking, but Junheng, you can’t see into someone’s heart. The things she did to us in the past are still fresh in my mind. How can human nature change in a day?”

"Your father trusted others too much, which is why he was schemed against and ended up like this today."

Upon hearing the mention of Lu Shiyuan, Lu Junheng's initial feeling of pity instantly subsided.

"Then what should we do now?"

Lady Ji thought for a moment, "Didn't you say you sold her to a slave trader for fifty coins?"

"Could she be doing this because of that money?"

When this question was raised, Lu Junheng suddenly realized what was going on.

If we must find a reason for Lin Shu's changes, then it must be this.

That woman has always been ruthless, so how could this be nothing more than her old tricks?

But he was reluctant to give her the money.

"I want to give that money to my father..."

Lu Junheng was interrupted by Ji Shi before he could finish speaking.

“I know you are filial, but now I am more worried about your safety.”

“That woman sold you out the first time, she’ll definitely do it again.”

"You and Ah Jin are still young. You can prevent it once, but you can't prevent it a second time."

"We'll figure out a solution for your father's illness after she leaves."

After the two left, Lin Shu turned and entered the forest.

I gathered some wild vegetables and mushrooms, and then took out a few fish from my own space.

All she can do now is to make it look real so as not to arouse their suspicion.

Back home, Lin Shu carefully washed the wild vegetables and mushrooms and prepared dinner.

After simple cooking, a pot of fragrant fish soup and several refreshing wild vegetable dishes are ready.

As the fragrance gradually wafted out of the bud, Ji Shi and Lu Junheng couldn't help but look towards the alluring source.

In contrast, Lu Zijin was more direct.

He rushed to the bridal chamber, poked his head inside, and looked at Lin Shu with curiosity.

Seeing this, Lin Shu smiled slightly and looked at Lu Zijing, asking, "Want to eat?"

Lu Zijin nodded quickly.

Lin Shu handed him the bowl, which was at a comfortable temperature, and said, "Here, serve the dishes."

A hint of excitement flashed in Lu Zijing's eyes. She quickly took the bowl, swallowing her saliva as she ran outside.

Lin Shu followed behind him, carrying the pot of steaming fish soup, and walked out of the shed.

The two sat down at the table to eat, but Lu Junheng and Madam Ji remained unmoved.

Lin Shu wanted Lu Zijin to call them, but the two ignored her.

"Grandma, brother, dinner is ready."

Lu Junheng looked at Madam Ji, and seeing that she didn't move, he also stopped.

Lin Shu didn't insist. He put some food on Lu Zijin's plate and started eating.

Lu Zijing was a little foodie. When he tasted the dishes Lin Shu had made, he immediately forgot all his previous unpleasantness and said with a happy face, "Stepmother, your cooking is so delicious."

"Eat more if you like it," Lin Shu added some more dishes for him, and carefully removed the fish bones before putting the fish meat into his bowl.

Seeing Lu Zijing eating with great satisfaction, Lin Shu's lips unconsciously curled up into a smile.

After he finished eating, Lin Shu served him a bowl of fish soup.

After finishing the fish soup, Lu Zijing looked at Lin Shu with lingering satisfaction.

Since arriving in Qijia Village, they have been struggling to make ends meet.

Now that he finally has a good meal, he wants to share it with his older brother and the others.

Thinking of this, Lu Zijing raised her innocent face and looked at Lin Shu, "Stepmother, are you really not going to settle accounts with us?"

Lin Shu smiled and said, "Why would I want to settle scores with you?"

Lu Zijing lowered her eyelids. "It's about the debt we incurred from selling you to human traffickers."

“But wasn’t it me who wanted to sell you first? It’s normal for you to sell me. Besides, I have no interest in arguing with two kids,” Lin Shu said, deliberately raising his voice.

Upon receiving Lin Shu's affirmative reply, the struggle on Lu Zijing's face vanished.

She stood up happily, "I'll go tell my brother and the others right now, and ask them to come and eat with me."

Lin Shu watched Lu Zijing's departing figure and glanced at the room where Lu Junheng and Madam Ji were.

I stood up and walked out into the yard. The quilt had been drying in the sun all day; it should be dry by now.

After listening to Lin Shu's words, Lu Junheng and the other man stared in the direction she left, unable to recover for a long time.

Is this her true thought?

While they were still in a daze, Lu Zijing had already skipped and hopped over to them.

"Grandma, brother, I've already asked our stepmother, and she's not going to hold us accountable anymore."

"Her fish soup is so delicious, I saved a lot for you."

Lu Junheng stared at the bowl of fish soup, its aroma filling the air. He couldn't help but swallow, and his stomach promptly protested its hunger.

Seeing this, Ji Shi stopped insisting.

She can go hungry, but the child can't suffer. "She's eaten, so she should be fine. Let's go eat too."

With Ji's tacit approval, Lu Junheng's face lit up with joy, and he quickly helped Ji walk towards the dining table.

The two sat down at the table and, without tacit agreement, each served a bowl of fish soup.

Lu Junheng brought it into the house and fed it to Lu Shiyuan.

Only after Lu Junheng finished feeding Lu Shiyuan did Madam Ji begin to eat.

Upon taking the first sip of the fish soup, Lady Ji couldn't help but have tears well up in her eyes.

How long has it been since they tasted such delicious food?

In the past, food was simply boiled and cooked without any seasoning.

She never expected that Lin Shu's cooking would be so delicious; this was something she had never done before.

Perhaps Junheng is right, she has changed.

After the meal, Madam Ji said to Lu Junheng, "Aheng, remember to give her the money after you finish eating."

Lu Junheng nodded in agreement, "I understand, Grandma."

Although he didn't know what Lin Shu was planning, nothing else mattered as long as their safety was safe.

After the two finished eating, Lu Junheng took the initiative to clear the dishes.

When Lin Shu returned home after packing his bedding and clothes, the dishes on the table had already been cleaned up.

She carried the bedding toward her room.

She had just laid out the bedding when she saw Lu Junheng walking towards her room.

Lin Shu looked at him, puzzled.

Lu Junheng awkwardly took out a money pouch from his pocket and handed it to Lin Shu.

"Here's the money."