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

Upon hearing this, Lu Shiyuan's gaze deepened, and his tone carried a sense of helplessness.

"Aunt is overthinking it. The problem now is not whether I like her or not, but that she doesn't feel the same way about me at all."

This was something Ji Shi hadn't expected at all.

She remembered that when Lu Shiyuan was in the capital, he was very popular with the women from official families, and she thought that Lin Shu would also like Lu Shiyuan.

So when Qinghe was teasing Lin Shu and Lu Shiyuan didn't immediately jump out to defend him, she thought Lu Shiyuan didn't care that much about Lin Shu.

Unexpectedly, she had been overthinking things. She immediately put on a stern face and said, "Serves you right. Who told you to be so indecisive and wavering?"

Now, Lu Shiyuan is even more wronged than Dou E.

When has his will ever wavered? His heart is always with Lin Shu!

"Aunt, you don't think I asked Qinghe to bring us back, do you?"

Lady Ji glanced at him. "Otherwise what?"

“You’ve really wronged me. It was Ashu,” he said, feeling increasingly aggrieved as the matter was brought up.

I always felt like I had no presence in Lin Biao's eyes.

Lin Shu had previously neglected Ah Heng because of him.

Later, because of his aunt and Ah Jin, he was neglected again.

His status in the family was second only to the Tiger Mom.

Upon learning the truth, Madam Ji looked at him with disappointment and anger, and finally left grumbling, "You're really useless."

...Lu Shiyuan.

After a brief period of frustration, he walked towards the bridal chamber.

Arriving at the door of the brooding room, she looked at Lin Shu who was busy inside and asked softly, "Do you need my help?"

Lin Shu frowned. "Do you know how to start a fire?"

Lu Shiyuan hesitated for a moment, then answered decisively, "Yes."

Seeing his hesitant expression, Lin Shu had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

However, it didn't discourage him. He immediately stepped aside to make room for him, saying, "Why don't you give it a try? I was just worried about not having anyone to start a fire for me."

Upon receiving Lin Shu's affirmation, Lu Shiyuan's face lit up with joy, and he quickly walked towards the spot that Lin Shu had cleared for him.

He threw all the firewood next to the stove into it, and the stove was quickly filled.

Only then did they slowly begin to ignite the fire.

Although he spent most of his time fighting abroad, these things were not really his forte.

However, even if you haven't eaten pork, you've at least seen pigs run.

He piled up the firewood and took out a tinderbox to start a fire, but after several attempts, he was ultimately unsuccessful.

Lin Shu watched from the side, his lips twitching slightly.

Is this guy an idiot?!

Lu Shiyuan continued to work alongside the firewood in the stove.

Finally, through his efforts, the flame that had been giving him a headache was ignited.

The flickering firelight illuminated the fine beads of sweat on his forehead and his focused face.

"It's done!" Lu Shiyuan shouted excitedly, his face beaming with a childlike sense of accomplishment.

Lin Shu shook his head with a look of disbelief. "It's confirmed. He's definitely an idiot."

With Lu Shiyuan's meager help, she cooked a few simple home-style dishes, which, though not fancy, exuded the warmth of home.

Lu Shiyuan stood aside, watching Lin Shu skillfully stir-fry the dishes in the pot, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

He never imagined that he would one day live such a vibrant and fulfilling life.

"A-Shu, is there anything else I can do?" Lu Shiyuan asked again.

Lin Shu raised his head and met Lu Shiyuan's expectant gaze.

Not wanting to refuse, she casually pointed to the vegetables next to her and said, "Could you wash those vegetables for me? Make sure they're clean."

Lin Shu finished cooking, and Lu Shiyuan eagerly followed him out.

During the meal, Madam Ji casually mentioned, "If Aheng knew you were back, he would be very happy. He's been talking about you for so long."

When this matter was mentioned, both Lin Shu and Lu Shiyuan's expressions changed.

Lu Shiyuan, at Lin Shu's prompting, slowly put down his chopsticks and bowl. "Aunt, I was just about to tell you about this. Aheng was captured by Mo Yunwei and brought back to the capital."

Upon hearing this, Ji paused involuntarily with her chopsticks, her smile vanished instantly, and her expression became agitated.

"It's him again. Why won't he let us go? We've already hidden here."

Seeing that Ji was emotionally distraught, Lin Shu quickly put down his chopsticks and gently patted the back of Ji's hand to comfort her, "Mother-in-law, don't get agitated. Things may not be as bad as we think."

Lu Shiyuan added, "Yes, Aunt, he kidnapped Aheng to threaten us. As long as I don't show up, Aheng will be safe."

“Perfect, this is also a good opportunity to train Aheng. He will have to face this battle sooner or later, so it may not be a bad thing for him.”

Upon hearing this, the panic in Ji's eyes lessened slightly.

Thinking of Lu Junheng's identity, she sighed heavily, put down her bowl and chopsticks, and got up to walk towards her room.

Lin Shu, fearing she might overthink things, got up and followed her inside.

Only Lu Zijing and his son Lu Shiyuan remained in the courtyard.

After seeing Ji Shi and Lin Shu leave, Lu Shiyuan then spoke to Lu Zijin, "Ajin, come here and let Daddy hold you."

With tears welling up in her eyes, Lu Zijing threw herself into Lu Shiyuan's arms. "Father, brother will be alright, right?"

"Yes, Father will make sure he's alright," Lu Shiyuan said tenderly, patting his head.

From the time the Marquis's family was wiped out until now, Aheng and Ajin have been forced to grow up overnight.

Although Ah Jin is young, he knows everything he should know. He just doesn't want Lin Shu to worry, so he pretends very well.

But he was still a child, and how could he hide it from Lu Shiyuan, who knew him so well?

After comforting Lady Ji, Lin Shu came out of the room and happened to see this scene.

Seeing Lu Zijing crying in Lu Shiyuan's arms in the courtyard, Lin Shu felt a pang of pain in his heart.

Having taken care of them for so long, how could I not have feelings for them?

Although neither of the two children were her biological children, they still called her "Mom" at the same time.

Since they call her "mother," she has a duty to protect them and seek justice for them.

It's rare to be able to be willful in life, so killing a few paper dolls isn't difficult at all.

Having thought this through, Lin Shu got up and came to the two of them. "Alright, let's eat first, otherwise the food will get cold and won't taste good."

With red eyes, Lu Zijing stepped out of Lu Shiyuan's arms and looked at Lin Shu with a pitiful expression. "Mother, a real man will never cry again next time."

Lu Zijing's words unexpectedly touched Lin Shu's heartstrings. She looked at him with sorrow, "Even if you are a man, you are still a little man. Before the word 'little' is removed, your mother allows you to cry."

“Mother…” Lu Zijing threw herself into Lin Shu’s arms again and wailed.

Lin Shu looked at the heartbroken boy in his arms, patted his back tenderly, and calmly looked at Lu Shiyuan.

"Lu Shiyuan, let me help you!!"

Lu Shiyuan was visibly stunned after hearing her words.

Coming to his senses, his eyes reddened, and he said in a hoarse voice, "I couldn't ask for more."