After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

After leaving Rongshou Hall, Lin Hao planned to go to the kitchen to see what ingredients were available to make something for Xiao Baozi.

Although what she just said was an excuse, it didn't stop her from actually doing something.

Half an hour later, Lin Hao had made a steamed cake that looked quite decent. She had to thank the strong cook from last time; practice makes perfect, and this time the whipping speed was significantly faster than before. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to make it so quickly!

It has to be said that after the experience of helping Lin Hao make pudding last time, the kitchen staff are no longer surprised by Lin Hao cooking, and are even eager to try it themselves!

After all, the lady often had some whimsical ideas and did things they had never seen before.

For example, this steamed cake! After it's done, it's noticeably soft and delicious, and looks very appetizing.

Little Baozi is currently at Rongshou Hall, so naturally the item can only be sent there. Unexpectedly, upon arriving there, they found Gu Liunian there as well.

So, one more person got to taste it.

When the little boy saw the steamed cake, he was eager to try it, but he was very sensible and let the elders taste it first, while he kept swallowing his saliva.

"Grandma, Grandma, come and try it! My mother has made something delicious again. It's called steamed cake! It must be really good!" she said, swallowing hard.

The little guy, who clearly only knew the name of the pastry and hadn't even tasted it yet, earnestly described how delicious it was, making everyone present laugh. However, out of consideration for the little guy's pride, no one dared to laugh out loud. They could only tell him to eat quickly and satisfy his craving!

"Wow, Mom, this is delicious! It's only a tiny bit worse than pudding!" She even gestured with her little hand to indicate that it really was only a tiny bit worse.

Lin Haokan found it amusing; the little dumpling loved sweets, so pudding was definitely to his liking.

She deliberately didn't put much sugar in this steamed cake, because children shouldn't eat too much sweet food; it's not healthy!

"Daughter-in-law, this steamed cake is quite good, soft and delicious, and easy to digest. You've put a lot of thought into it." The old lady spoke gently, her expression showing satisfaction.

Even Gu Liunian's gaze towards Lin Hao softened. However, beneath that gentleness lay a hint of doubt.

Lin's mother, however, couldn't bear to see the family enjoying such a harmonious atmosphere.

"In my opinion, this so-called steamed cake is nothing special, it can't compare to our Sister Shu's excellent skills..."

"Yunfei, why don't you take Yuge'er downstairs to play for a while? There's no need to keep him here." The old lady suddenly spoke up.

While Yun Fei was coaxing Gu Yu, the little dumpling, out to play, the atmosphere here was slightly tense.

The old lady spoke first: "Mother-in-law, since you have come to visit today, we Gu family should, by custom, prepare our home and welcome you with open arms."

"No need, no need, we're really relatives, there's no need for such formalities!" Lin's mother said with a smile.

"Propriety should not be disregarded, and it should be observed. Since you also say that we are true relatives, then I will speak frankly."

"Although Nian-ge's daughter-in-law is your Lin family's daughter, now that she has entered my Gu family, she is a member of my Gu family. Whether she does well or not, I will teach her myself, so you don't need to worry about it."

Having been rebuffed, Lin's mother was not about to give up. "Even if she's married, I'm still her mother. Why can't I say a few words to her?"

"Besides, if my poor Shu'er hadn't passed away so early, leaving my poor Yu'er all alone without a mother to take care of him, how could I have let a concubine's daughter marry into this family?"

Lin Hao's pupils contracted slightly. Sure enough, there was something wrong with her identity. No wonder her mother never gave her a second glance. So she was an illegitimate daughter!

The original owner was able to marry into the Gu family because her elder sister passed away, and she was asked to take care of the children!

The old lady said calmly, "Back then, you said you were afraid that if Nian-ge'er remarried, his stepmother would treat Yu-ge'er badly, so you wanted to marry your own illegitimate daughter into the family. I pitied your pain of losing your daughter and also felt sorry for Yu-ge'er, so even though I was unwilling, I reluctantly agreed. I ask myself, I have done my best and I have done right by Shu-jie'er."

Lin's mother said awkwardly, "Yes, I remember your kindness!"

The old lady continued, "But now that Nian's daughter-in-law has married into the family, she is the lady of the Gu family and will become the mistress of the Gu family in the future. How can we let people talk about her anymore? Wouldn't that be a disgrace to the Gu family?"

"Yes, yes." Lin's mother was speechless after being rebuked.

Lin Hao felt relieved and pleased to hear these words, and she really wanted to applaud the old lady. All her efforts to win the old lady's favor hadn't been in vain. She came through right at the crucial moment!