Shen Tingwen lowered his head, his voice a little low, "When Father took us away from Chongzhou, although I was very young, I still remembered many things. It's just that everyone didn't know."
Li Yue Shu was not surprised by this.
A person's memory is not related to age but to the importance of events.
For a child, being abandoned by their biological mother is like the sky falling, and they will naturally remember it clearly.
However, from Ah Wen's words, it seemed that they were not simply abandoned by Princess Yong He.
Shen Tingwen recalled the events of that year, and his entire demeanor seemed somewhat repressed.
"Actually, she cared about me and my third sister, but when faced with a choice between us and power, she abandoned us."
"She is a very strong person. Now that she has power, if my third sister and I asked for her help, she would definitely let us back. But I don't want to..."
Shen Tingwen lowered his head even further, his voice tinged with hoarseness, "Why should she be able to abandon us so casually, and expect us to return whenever she wants?"
Seeing his hands almost tearing his own skin, Li Yue Shu quickly reached out and held them, "Things that haven't happened don't necessarily mean the worst outcome. Besides, Mother said that your lives are yours to decide."
"If she dares to threaten you with this, Mother will not hesitate to take you away." Li Yue Shu's tone was sincere and firm, "As long as we confirm the medicinal herbs are in her hands, Mother can find many ways to get them. It's not necessary to sacrifice your lives."
She gently stroked Shen Tingwen's reddened fingers and said softly, "Moreover, your father is the renowned Regent. Even the Emperor has to show him some respect. No matter how powerful Princess Yong He is, can she be more powerful than the Emperor?"
Shen Tingwen felt the warmth in his hands and the comfort in his ears, and his inner unease, sadness, and grievances seemed to be dispelled.
He looked up at the person in front of him who was smiling gently, his eyes reddened, and he threw himself into her arms.
The burning tears soaked into her clothes, as if burning Li Yue Shu's heart.
After finally calming him down, Shen Tingwen, with eyes swollen like walnuts, suddenly became shy.
Li Yue Shu felt like laughing but managed to hold back.
This child, like his elder brother, always acted like a little adult. Today, crying so ungracefully, he would inevitably feel embarrassed.
Li Yue Shu suppressed the smile in her eyes and suddenly noticed the river not far away, which gave her an idea.
She stood up, extended her hand to Shen Tingwen, and said, "Come, Mother will catch fish for you!"
Her fair and slender hand had thin calluses, but in Shen Tingwen's eyes, these were the most beautiful hands in the world.
He held her hands, as if holding the strength that could support his entire world.
...
Li Yue Shu borrowed a weapon from Xing He and picked up a branch to sharpen.
Upon learning that she was going to catch fish in the river, Qin Mo Yuan wanted to stop her, but seeing their enthusiasm, he couldn't help but speak.
However, while Li Yue Shu was sharpening the branch, he asked Chai Yang to prepare two ropes.
The last time he and A Shu fell into the river, they almost lost their lives. He didn't want to go through that again.
Li Yue Shu, who had finished sharpening the branch, walked over and saw the ropes in his hands.
Li Yue Shu: "..."
This river was only up to her knees. Did they need ropes?!
Li Yue Shu wanted to complain, but Qin Mo Yuan spoke first, "Be careful. If you encounter the same situation as last time, you must grab the rope immediately."
The words that Li Yue Shu was about to say suddenly got stuck in her throat.
She looked at Qin Mo Yuan's serious expression and finally didn't say anything.
Forget it, he had been bitten by a snake once and feared wells for ten years. Let him be!
Li Yue Shu remained silent and walked to the riverbank, taking off her shoes and socks.
Seeing her actions, Qin Mo Yuan frowned and suddenly turned to look at Chai Yang and Xing He, who were not far away.
The two understood almost instantly and hurriedly turned their backs.
A woman's feet were private parts, visible only to those close to her.
Although they had known for a long time that Li Yue Shu was not one to be bound by trivial matters, Chai Yang and Xing He did not expect her to be so bold.
Li Yue Shu, completely unaware of the actions of the three of them, carefully stepped into the river.
The children gathered around, even Shen Yi Min and Mo Lian, who were talking in the distance.
Li Yue Shu found a good spot and stood still, holding the sharpened branch and carefully observing the movements in the water.
She had been trained in the rainforest by the organization before, so catching fish was a simple matter for her.
Before long, a fish fearlessly swam into her reach.
Li Yue Shu did not hesitate, gripped the branch tightly, and thrust it down.
"Swish—"
After a whistling sound, Li Yue Shu raised the branch, and at the other end, a plump fish was impaled, its tail still twitching reflexively.
Li Yue Shu turned around in surprise, waving the branch with the fish at the children, "Look, I caught one!"
"Caught it, caught it! Mother is so amazing!" Shen Zhi Yu clapped his hands excitedly, his bright eyes filled with admiration.
Shen Ting Yi also clapped her hands and shouted in a competitive spirit, "Mother is the most amazing!"
Shen Ting Wen was also very happy. Although his eyes were still red and swollen, he was smiling.
Shen Yi Min maintained his usual calm and elegant demeanor. Looking at the cheerful expressions of his younger siblings and the smiling face in the river, a hint of warmth appeared in his eyes.
Li Yue Shu took the fish off the branch and threw it onto the bank. She rolled up her sleeves and continued to observe the river.
Catching such a fat fish on the first try, she had to seize the opportunity to catch more while she was at it, as there were many people to feed.
And her luck had always been good, she hit the mark every time.
"Got one, got one! Ah Wen, catch!"
"Ah Yu, step back, Mother is throwing the fish over."
"Caught another one! Ah Yi, caught it!"
"That fish is about to jump back into the river, Ah Min, quickly block it!"
...
Qin Mo Yuan stood on the bank, looking at the smiling figure in the river, and felt a flutter in his heart.
Sunlight sparkled on the ripples, creating a kaleidoscope of colors on the water, making the scene indescribably beautiful.
Li Yue Shu seemed to be enjoying herself, and her joyful laughter spread along the riverbank, scaring even the fish away.
Fortunately, she had caught enough.
Chai Yang and Xing He had already set up a fire and sharpened branches. When they saw Li Yue Shu come ashore, they proactively processed the fish.
After putting on her shoes and socks, Li Yue Shu walked directly to the campfire and began to roast the fish.
Her cooking skills were all taught by Xiao Yu, so roasting fish was not difficult, and with the portable kitchen, she had all the seasonings.
Before long, an alluring aroma wafted out.
The children sat around Li Yue Shu, gazing expectantly at the fragrant roasted fish.
Seeing this scene, Qin Mo Yuan's heart warmed. He walked over, picked up Shen Zhi Yu, and sat down beside Li Yue Shu in a natural manner.
Li Yue Shu did not notice. She skillfully distributed the roasted fish to everyone.
Qin Mo Yuan took the roasted fish, looked at her smiling face, and his heart surged. He suddenly asked, "A Shu, do you like this kind of life?"