After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

"Ladies, please go inside and rest. The sun will be up soon, and it will be very hot!" Lin Hao advised.

Such a malicious person should hurry up and go inside, so as not to waste her time!

Madam Gao, who had been silent until now, also said, "Let's hurry inside. It's not proper for us to just stand here, especially since we haven't even met Old Madam Gu yet!"

Madam Zhao agreed with this, and then raised her chin and left with her entourage. Madams Gao and Qian, who were following behind, nodded and smiled at Lin Hao before leaving as well.

"Madam, this Madam Zhao is so rude! We didn't offend her, why is she speaking so sarcastically!" Liu Dan said angrily as soon as the others left.

Seeing that Liu Dan was still glaring fiercely in the direction the three had left, before Lin Hao could speak, Fu Cui scolded, "Madam didn't say anything, why are you being so nosy? If someone hears you talking about your mistress like this, who knows what kind of trouble you'll cause Madam!"

"I... I didn't think that much!" Liu Dan was also frightened when she heard this, and said aggrievedly. She just couldn't stand people talking about their lady.

"Alright, I know what you're thinking, but Fu Cui is right. There are so many people around today, and someone might overhear something. If it gets out, it'll cause trouble. You need to watch your mouth," Lin Hao said softly, glancing back at her.

"Yes, this servant will definitely keep her mouth shut and will never cause trouble for Madam!" Liu Dan said solemnly, as if she were making a vow.

Lin Hao initially wanted to say that he wasn't afraid she would cause trouble, but rather worried that if she really offended someone, he might not be able to protect her. But then he thought better of it; the reason didn't matter, as long as Liu Dan could keep her mouth shut!

"Madam, Madam Hua has arrived," Fu Cui whispered to Lin Hao.

Lin Hao saw that it was indeed Madam Hua who had come. Not only did she come alone, but she also came with Madam Xue.

"Why did you two come together?" Lin Hao quickly walked a few steps to greet them, and this time, her smile was much more sincere.

"Of course it was arranged, we were all here to support you! It's just that we were delayed on the way, so we're a little late," Madam Hua said frankly, her tone noticeably lowering towards the end.

"What's wrong?" Lin Hao asked, puzzled. She hadn't heard anything about any trouble on the way!

"It's nothing, I don't know how, a carriage overturned and blocked the road, so we had to turn around and take another route." Madam Hua shook her head. She didn't know what had happened either, but she regretted that she couldn't help Lin Hao.

"It's good that everyone is alright." Lin Hao didn't ask any more questions.

"Go inside quickly and help me take care of the guests!" This wasn't really an excuse; Lin Hao was worried that the old lady wouldn't be able to handle the situation once there were more people inside.

"Okay, then we'll go in. You go ahead with your work, we'll talk later." Without saying much more, the two went inside.

After that, wave after wave of guests arrived, and Lin Hao felt her face was about to freeze from smiling so much that she could barely keep going.

Finally, a figure came into Lin Hao's view; it was the county magistrate's wife!

Lin Hao perked up. They had finally arrived! He quickly straightened up and went to greet them: "Madam, it's an honor to have you here. I apologize for not welcoming you sooner!"

"There's no need for formalities between us! We can greet you here!" The magistrate's wife said with a friendly smile and an affectionate tone.

Those nearby gasped in astonishment. When did the Gu family's wife become involved with the county magistrate's wife? And how could their relationship be so good?