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

“Yes, yes, even Tian Tian thinks so,” Lu Zijing reached out and picked up the little tiger cub, running towards Lin Shu with a face full of admiration.

...Lin Shu, I really will thank you.

The news of Li's wife's pregnancy spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of Qijia Village in no time.

Some people even came to find Lin Shu on the spot. Lin Shu's instinct was to refuse, but he couldn't resist the enthusiasm of the villagers.

They knew Lu Zijin liked cats and dogs, so they used these sweet words to win her over.

However, Lin Shu couldn't resist Lu Zijing's coquettishness, so he gave in.

For a time, the Lu family courtyard was in complete chaos.

Lin Shu was speechless, but he could only become a wage earner to pay off Lu Zijin's debts.

After finally finishing visiting the people of Qijia Village, people from the neighboring village also came knocking on their door.

This time, Lin Shu was not so easy to talk to and simply quit.

Seeing that she was unhappy, Aunt Qi and her family simply took their two sons and became the gatekeepers of the Lu family's courtyard.

The things that Madam Lu is too shy to do, let them do.

People from other villages, seeing that the road was impassable, had no choice but to give up their plans.

But it was Aunt Qi.

After learning how to make braised food from Lin Shu, she returned home and couldn't wait to braise the pheasant that Uncle Qi had hunted.

Seeing that she had prepared all the food for the family, the Qi family members, who had originally harbored resentment, were relieved.

After tasting Aunt Qi's braised dishes, they were all astonished and praised them highly.

The braised chicken has a bright red color and a fragrant aroma. One bite reveals tender and juicy meat with a savory and slightly sweet flavor, as well as an indescribable rich taste.

"Mother, is this really the dish that Lu's daughter-in-law sent you?" Qi Mulei stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

The second son chimed in, "Yes, such delicious vegetables could easily make money if sold in town. She's really willing to spend that much."

This isn't just sending food, it's practically sending money!

The second son's wife stared nervously at Aunt Qi, as did Qi Tianshun, who was afraid the answer would not be what they expected.

Aunt Qi felt very happy after hearing their praise.

It makes her happier than praising her.

She nodded affirmatively, "I'm willing to part with it. The Lu family's daughter-in-law said that she only gave me the secret recipe for this braised dish, and that it's the only one of its kind in the world, so I should remember it well."

After hearing Aunt Qi's words, the Qi family felt both joy and shame.

They hadn't done anything for the Lu family's daughter-in-law at all; all they did was fulfill their duties as neighbors.

But the Lu family's daughter-in-law bestowed upon them this immense favor.

They even tried to scheme against them before.

Thinking of this, the Qi family members couldn't help but feel a flush of heat and shame on their faces.

Especially Qi Mulei, those words were actually spoken by his wife.

"Mother, I'm sorry, Jiaojiao..."

“Alright, I know what you mean. The Lu family’s daughter-in-law has been so good to us, we can’t forget her kindness in the future,” Aunt Qi said.

"In the future, whenever Lu's daughter-in-law needs anything, we will do our best to help her, so as to repay her kindness to us. Do you understand?"

“We understand, Mother,” Qi’s two sons, along with the second son’s wife, nodded.

Seeing that they were listening, Aunt Qi then began to explain the main points of the conversation.

"Regarding the recipe for this braised dish, Lu's wife said that only I know how to make it in the world, so it is our family's absolute secret. Therefore, I do not intend to teach it to you for the time being, and you should not try to get it from me. Do you understand what I mean?"

Some things need to be made clear in advance, so that she doesn't come back to cause trouble later.

Her two sons are easily swayed; they lose their minds as soon as their wives say something.

Both wives favor their own families; if the recipe were given to them, how could they possibly earn any money?

Wouldn't that be a complete waste of Madam Lu's good intentions?

After hearing this, several people nodded.

Qi Tianshun also spoke up, "Your mother is right, this is our family's money-making recipe, it must never be revealed."

"Don't worry, Mother. Since Sister Lu has taught us such a good prescription, we won't let her down. I'll talk to Jiaojiao," Qi Mulei immediately assured her.

The second son felt the same way, and his wife could only nod silently, thinking it was better not to know.

After discussing it, the Qi family made some braised food the next day and went to try selling it. The whole family then headed to the town in a grand procession.

With the experience taught by Lin Shu, Aunt Qi went to town, found a crowded place, and took out the braised food and arranged it.

The moment the braised meat was taken out, its enticing aroma spread.

The sight caused passersby to stop in their tracks, and Aunt Qi, following the method taught to her by Lu Junheng, offered them the chopped braised chicken to taste.

After tasting the braised chicken, everyone was tempted.

As a result, Qi Jia's braised food stall sold out in the blink of an eye on its first day of operation.

The group looked at the empty bamboo baskets with delight, exclaiming, "We didn't expect this braised food to sell so well!"

“That’s right, we should have gotten more,” the eldest brother said.

The second son immediately made a decision: "I've decided. From now on, I'll go hunting with Daddy, make more braised chicken, and earn more money."

Once the family tasted the sweetness of making money, they couldn't stop for a moment.

Aunt Qi counted the money in her arms and said with surprise, "We actually earned five hundred coins from this braised food. That's more than our family's income for several months."

Earning five hundred coins a day was something they never dared to dream of before.

Although the money wasn't much, it gave them new hope, and the whole family was overjoyed.

After selling all the braised food, the group packed their bags.

He then took the money and bought some spices and meat needed for making braised dishes before happily returning to Qijia Village.

Meanwhile, an unexpected guest arrived at the Lu family's courtyard.

It was brought by the village head himself.

The newcomer was dressed in a tight black outfit, holding a knife in his hand, and exuding murderous intent.

His eyes were sharp as an eagle's. As he entered the courtyard, he quickly scanned every corner of the yard before finally fixing his gaze on Lin Shu.

"Madam Lu, does this distinguished guest have something he wishes to discuss with you?" the village head said cautiously from the side.

Lin Shu was quite displeased with this unexpected "distinguished guest".

She especially disliked his aloof attitude and refused without hesitation, saying, "No interest, no desire to discuss."

Hearing Lin Shu's blunt refusal, the man in black narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at her.

The murderous intent in his eyes hardened further, but he did not unleash it.

The village head almost called her "ancestor".

Doesn't this person seem like someone to be trifled with? How dare he speak so arrogantly?

He immediately pulled her aside and said earnestly, "Lu family daughter-in-law, just do him a favor and send him away, okay?"

The village head's words aroused Lin Shu's suspicion.

What exactly is this person doing here?

He immediately concealed the deep thought in his eyes and looked thoughtfully at the village head, "Village head, tell me, let's see if I can show some kindness."

...The village head's lips twitched slightly.

He really didn't expect Lin Shu to be so difficult to talk to, even though he usually seemed like a nice person.

How did things suddenly change like this?

He immediately said, "He's got his eye on the mountain behind your house and wants to buy it?"

The village head's words baffled Lin Shu even more, and he immediately became unhappy, saying, "If he wants to buy it, let him buy it. Why come to me?"

The village head was speechless for a moment.

He wouldn't have come if this mountain wasn't her home.

Thinking of the fifty taels of silver tucked in his pocket, the village headman's face lit up with a bright smile again, "Because this mountain belongs to your family."