After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

As the group was chatting and laughing, a servant came in to announce that Miss Biao had arrived.

Lin Hao looked towards the door and, sure enough, saw Qian Youran gracefully walking in.

Wearing a rouge-colored dress, adorned with a butterfly-embroidered hairpin and several pearl-studded hair ornaments, she looked more beautiful than the flowers, making her a sight to behold!

In the past, this cousin always dressed elegantly to show off her scholarly family background, and rarely wore such bright colors. It seems that she is determined to outshine everyone else today!

Lin Hao found it somewhat amusing; compared to their usual attire, the two of them seemed to have worn the wrong clothes!

"What is your cousin-in-law laughing at? Did You Ran do something wrong?"

Lin Hao, who was lost in thought, heard this and quickly regained her composure: "It's rare to see my cousin dressed so brightly, so it's no wonder I was amazed and couldn't help myself!"

Qian Youran felt that Lin Hao didn't mean it that way, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it, so she could only say, "Today is a big day for your household, and Youran would like to share in the joy!"

Lin Hao didn't know whether to agree or not, she just smiled and said that she could say whatever she wanted, as long as she didn't bother her.

Unfortunately, Qian Youran didn't hear Lin Hao's thoughts. She said in a coquettish voice, "Sister-in-law, you're dressed even more simply today than usual!"

Lin Hao smirked: "I'm already married, how can I compete with you young girls for attention!"

"Sister-in-law, please don't say that. You're still quite young!" Although she said this, Qian Youran's expression clearly showed her approval of Lin Hao's tact.

"Alright, it's getting late, you two should go out and greet the guests!" the old lady said, looking at the two of them.

"Yes." The two of them took their leave in unison.

Not long after the two arrived at the lobby, they were greeted by the first group of guests.

"This must be Madam Gu!" A slightly thin but shrewd-looking woman greeted Lin Hao with a smile.

"It's me. You must be Mrs. Zhang," Lin Hao greeted her with a smile.

"That's strange, you actually recognize me?" Madam Zhang appropriately showed a look of doubt.

"Judging by your imposing presence and radiant appearance, I had no idea what you were thinking. Luckily, I was right!" Lin Hao used all her acting skills to flatter him with a beaming smile.

Actually, the old lady said that this Madam Zhang and Magistrate Zhang were childhood sweethearts. Back then, Magistrate Zhang's family was poor, and it was Madam Zhang who saved enough money for Magistrate Zhang's education by selling embroidery and tending the family's fields.

As a result, Madam Zhang's face looked more weathered than that of an ordinary woman. The wife of the registrar Zhao often brought this up, praising Madam Zhang's virtue on the surface but actually mocking her for being old and faded!

After hearing Lin Hao's words, Madam Zhang felt that she was honest. Compared to those who praised her appearance blindly, praising her spirits was truly honest!

After all, when it comes to spirit, she felt she was no less capable than those young girls!

"Look at your mouth, you're really quick-witted!" Madam Zhang's smile deepened.

"This must be Miss Zhang! She is indeed gentle and quiet. Madam is truly blessed!" After praising Madam Zhang, Lin Hao shifted her gaze and saw the girl who had been standing quietly to the side listening to their conversation.

"That's my daughter. She's not as good as you say. She can be a little coquettish sometimes!" Madam Zhang said with a hint of disdain, but her eyes were full of pride. She was indeed very satisfied with this daughter.