"Bang!"
With the sound of a gunshot, the branch in Ying Xin's hand snapped in two. She didn't even have time to blink, let alone dodge.
The surroundings were so quiet that one could only hear the sound of gasping in shock. Everyone stared, stunned, at the dark iron contraption in Li Yue Shu's hand.
Li Yue Shu's lips curved upwards as she looked at Ying Xin, "Want to go again?"
Ying Xin came back to her senses, a complex expression on her face as she looked at the half-broken branch in her hand. She then respectfully bowed to Li Yue Shu, "Please forgive me, young lady. It is my ignorance."
Seeing her demeanor, Li Yue Shu raised an eyebrow slightly and threw the gun to Xing He, "From today onwards, you will start practicing shooting!"
Xing He's eyes lit up. Her previous weariness vanished instantly, her energy fully restored, and all fatigue was gone.
Not far away, Qin Mo Yuan was wiping sweat from his forehead, having watched the entire scene silently.
During this period, although Shi Dong and Ying Xin followed Ah Shu on his command, they showed her respect rather than true deference.
After this incident, although they wouldn't completely submit to Ah Shu, their attitude would clearly change, which was what he was happy to see.
Qin Mo Yuan had assigned Shi Dong and Ying Xin to Li Yue Shu, intending to give them to her, hoping they would become her capable assistants, much like Chai Yang and Xing He.
This way, his connection with Ah Shu would be even deeper.
Qin Mo Yuan's schemes were unfolding smoothly, while Li Yue Shu was diligently teaching him and Xing He how to use firearms.
It proved that geniuses were truly different from ordinary people.
Take Qin Mo Yuan and Xing He, for instance. One could already hit the bullseye of a moving target, while the other was still oscillating between the seventh and ninth rings on a stationary target.
One day, as Li Yue Shu was observing Xing He's training, Yan Bo suddenly entered Ru Mo Ju, "Young lady, His Highness requests your presence in the study."
Li Yue Shu was puzzled.
Normally, if Qin Mo Yuan had something to discuss, he would come directly to Ru Mo Ju. Why would he suddenly ask her to come to the study?
Despite her confusion, Li Yue Shu went anyway.
However, upon entering the study, she was surprised to find Shen Ting Wen also there.
The little one seemed to have been crying, his eyes were red, and his eyelashes were even wet.
Seeing her, Shen Ting Wen stood up and obediently called out "Mother," then stood aside without speaking.
Li Yue Shu gently stroked his head, offering a hint of comfort, and turned to Qin Mo Yuan, "What happened?"
Qin Mo Yuan didn't reply, he tilted his chin, indicating for her to ask Shen Ting Wen herself.
Shen Ting Wen fiddled with his small hands and looked up at her, "Mother, I want to go to the Royal Temple to see that woman."
Li Yue Shu's heart tightened, and she carefully asked, "Why?"
Hadn't he firmly stated before that he never wanted to see that woman again? Why had he suddenly changed his mind?
Shen Ting Wen bit his lower lip, as if making a difficult decision, then said with determination, "If she's only willing to hand over Father's belongings if she sees us, then I'll go see her."
He didn't want to see Mother distressed by dealing with that woman, nor did he want to see his third sister, who used to be lively and active, become quiet due to the poison in her body, and even be in danger of poisoning at any moment.
As an elder brother, he had to do something for his third sister.
Li Yue Shu naturally disagreed.
That woman had abandoned Awen and Ayi, which had caused great pain in both children's hearts.
If Awen genuinely wanted to see his biological mother, she wouldn't stop him. But he clearly wanted to see her for the Chi Yan Vine.
Meeting Qin Yi Jia with such an intention might reopen the wound in his heart.
Seeming to sense her disapproval, Shen Ting Wen took her hand, "Mother, I can't hide from her forever. She's the one who made mistakes, she's the one who should be hiding. Please let me go!"
Li Yue Shu opened her mouth, only to find herself speechless.
She looked up at Qin Mo Yuan, who had been silent the entire time. He also nodded gently.
Seeing this, Li Yue Shu could only agree, "If you want to go, then go. But remember, no one can dictate your decisions, even if she is your birth mother."
Throughout their upbringing, she had always adhered to the principle of respecting her children's own wishes. Therefore, despite her worry, she wouldn't say much more.
But Shen Ting Wen had always been an intelligent child. In the future, he would become the greatest con man in the world and was naturally sensitive to people's emotional reactions.
He noticed the worry in Li Yue Shu's brow and suddenly hugged her, "Mother, can you come with me to see that woman?"
Upon hearing this, Li Yue Shu froze, momentarily unable to grasp his meaning.
Shen Ting Wen said in a coaxing tone, "I'm still young. If that woman forces me to stay, I won't be able to resist. If Mother comes with me, I won't be scared."
Li Yue Shu wasn't foolish; she understood the underlying meaning of his words.
This child was telling her in a different way that he had already accepted her as his mother and would not associate with that woman.
Li Yue Shu's nose felt a little sore. She gently stroked his head, "Okay, Mother will go with you."
She felt that the luckiest thing she had encountered since coming to this world was meeting these four children; they were a gift from heaven.
Seeing her eyes welling up, Qin Mo Yuan, who had remained silent, walked over.
He also reached out and stroked Shen Ting Wen's head, "Father will go with you, so you have even less to be afraid of."
Shen Ting Wen looked at him, then at Li Yue Shu. With a twinkle in his eye, he immediately nodded firmly, "That's right, if Father comes along, I won't be afraid of anything!"
They were all helping Father win Mother back. Father, you must work hard!
As if sensing the intention in his eyes, a hint of a smile appeared in Qin Mo Yuan's eyes, and he nodded affirmatively at Shen Ting Wen.
Li Yue Shu didn't notice the subtle exchange between father and son. She simply began to plan her attire, thinking that she would be going to meet Qin Yi Jia in her role as "Mother."
The next day, when Qin Mo Yuan brought Shen Ting Wen to Ru Mo Ju, he saw an orange-yellow figure emerge from the house.
Li Yue Shu's attire was always simple, but today, in addition to the white jade hairpin she always wore, she had added several brightly colored, exquisitely crafted accessories.
A bright and beautiful long dress enveloped her body. Coupled with a round fan adorned with golden threads, she appeared like a fairy who had descended into the mortal realm, captivating beyond words.
It was just...
The weather had turned cold recently. Why was she carrying a fan?
Seeing everyone staring at her, Li Yue Shu spun around in place, "How is it? Am I beautiful?"
Although they didn't know why she was dressed like this today, everyone nodded affirmatively, "Beautiful!"
A flicker of light appeared in Qin Mo Yuan's eyes. He added, "Ah Shu is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."
Li Yue Shu's lips curved into a smile, a proud expression on her face, "I used the Jade Skin Cream that A Min gave me, I'm holding the round fan that A Yu gave me, wearing the long dress that A Yi sent, and I've put on the rouge that A Wen gave me. Of course I'm the most beautiful!"
Hearing this, Qin Mo Yuan instantly understood that she had dressed up specifically to meet A Wen's birth mother.
With her confidence boosted, Li Yue Shu declared with spirit, shaking the fan in her hand, "Let's go, let's go and fight... no, let's go visit Princess Yonghe!"