When office worker Lin Wanyi opened her eyes, she had become the wife of a marquis in ancient times, just days away from having her household confiscated and being sent into exile. She was also bound to a [Villain Reform System].
After the original owner's death, all five children turned dark as a result of their family's ruin. The eldest became a treacherous official with immense power at court, the second became an assassin in the martial world, the third became obsessed with heretical arts and harmed countless people, the eldest daughter schemed her way into causing chaos in the imperial harem, and the youngest, consumed by hatred, slaughtered half a city. In the end, the entire group was wiped out by the protagonists, leaving not even scraps behind.
System: “Stop them from turning evil. For each one you succeed with, you'll receive a skill!”
Lin Wanyi: “...This is hell-level difficulty. Am I supposed to be their mother or their savior?!”
On the eve of the confiscation, she decisively sold off the family's property, bribed officials, and fled with her family ahead of time! On the road to exile, she used modern knowledge to earn money and support the family while frantically winning the children's affection.
“Eldest, studying for the imperial exams is the right path. Why become a treacherous official?” (Reward: medical skills)
“Second, you can learn martial arts, but you have to defend the helpless!” (Reward: martial arts skills)
“Third, Mother will teach you real mechanical engineering!” (Reward: artisan talent)
“Eldest daughter, women can go into business too. Mother will open a shop for you!” (Reward: business acumen)
The hardest one to handle was the youngest, A Ruan. The child was gloomy by nature and wanted nothing but revenge. Lin Wanyi could only hold her close and say over and over, “Don't be afraid, A Ruan. Mother is here.”
One day, the powerful official who had once brought down the marquis's household came to their door. All five children lined up in front of Lin Wanyi.
The eldest sneered. “You want to touch my mother? Then you'll have to get past my top-scorer's brush!”
The youngest held up a dagger, its blade gleaming coldly. “Guess where my reputation for slaughtering a city came from?”
The official: “...These villains aren't anything like what I was promised?!”
