After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

Back home, Lin Hao noticed the servants seemed to be busy with something. She stopped one of them to ask what was going on and learned that guests had arrived and were currently at Rongshou Hall, with Gu Liunian and Xiao Baozi accompanying them.

Curious about who the visitor was, Lin Hao continued walking towards Rongshou Hall.

Upon entering the house, Lin Hao, with her sharp eyes, noticed an elderly woman sitting to the left of the old lady. This woman looked much older than the old lady and was speaking to her in a loud voice, gesturing as she spoke. Lin Hao could clearly see spittle flying out with each opening and closing of her mouth.

It seems this old lady isn't well-off, otherwise she wouldn't be so... well, so unconcerned with details. Moreover, visiting during the Lunar New Year, while her clothes are still new, are clearly outdated, further proving this point.

The old lady was sitting to the left of a woman who looked to be in her thirties, holding a child who looked to be two or three years old. Judging from her clothes, she was similar to the old lady, or even a bit older.

Between Gu Liunian and Xiao Baozi sat a boy who looked to be about ten years old. He was eating pastries from the fruit plate next to him without any regard for his image. Some of the pastry crumbs were stuck to his mouth, while others fell onto his clothes, which made Lin Hao frown.

When the old lady saw Lin Hao come in, her eyes lit up, and she quickly called her over, interrupting her endless chatter.

He said with a smile, "I've come to meet your second uncle's aunt, but you haven't met her yet!"

Then he said to the old lady, "This is Brother Nian's daughter-in-law."

Although she was still completely unaware of the other person's identity, Lin Hao respectfully bowed and said, "Greetings, Aunt."

"Oh, so this is Brother Nian's daughter-in-law. She's really beautiful! Look at her figure and appearance, she looks like she comes from a wealthy family, unlike our daughter-in-law, who comes from a poor family and has a bit of a petty air about her."

The old lady showered Lin Hao with praise as soon as she saw her, and couldn't help but turn around and glare at her daughter-in-law.

The woman, who was feeding her child pastries while also eating some herself, immediately looked up upon hearing this and retorted, "That's right! Every pot has its lid. My cousin is handsome and has a business, so naturally he can marry a lady from a respectable family. Your son is a good-for-nothing and your family is dirt poor, so naturally he can only marry someone like me!"

"You, you argue back ten times for every one word I say! How can you be such a daughter-in-law!" The old lady was speechless, her face turning red.

It's one thing to be lenient at home, but I never expected that my daughter-in-law would treat me with such disrespect even at the Gu family mansion.

The woman didn't care what her mother-in-law thought. No matter where she was, it was impossible for her to bow her head and suffer humiliation. If she did it once, she would do it again. If she didn't keep her in check, how could she have a good life in the future!

Turning around, she smiled and praised Lin Hao, "This must be your cousin's wife! She's as beautiful as an angel, so lovable!"

Lin Hao gave her an awkward smile and replied, "Hello, sister-in-law!"

This cousin-in-law really seems to be someone who doesn't stand to be taken advantage of! Haha!

“Fugui’er, you have no manners at all. How were you raised at home? Don’t you see your aunt is here? Come and greet your aunt.”

My cousin's wife scolded her son for eating non-stop, but then turned to Lin Hao with a beaming smile.

"Don't mind him, this is my eldest son. He's always been a bit slow-witted, unlike Yu-ge'er, who was clearly intelligent even at a young age!"

"Sister-in-law, you flatter me. Fugui looks very spirited and will definitely be a great person to support the family in the future!"

When the little bun was praised, Lin Hao's smile became more genuine. This cousin-in-law really knew how to talk; she didn't mind saying some nice things to flatter him.