After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

Some of the ladies' gazes toward Yin Xue had already changed, showing a hint of appreciation and regret.

Yin Xue's gaze was firm, and her words were earnest: "Now, thanks to the mercy of Heaven, I have been given a new life. I hope to pass on all my knowledge to more people so that they can prosper in good times and survive in adversity! It will not be in vain that Heaven has given me another chance."

"What a wonderful saying, 'Success in good times and survival in adversity'! Just for Madam Xue's words, I'm willing to send my daughter to Jingzhi Academy." Madam Zhang said cheerfully, her eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

"What she said seems to make some sense!" Someone listened to Yin Xue's words and thought they were reasonable, so they discussed it with the people around them.

Her companion rolled her eyes at her: "You listen to her sweet talk, but you don't know what they're teaching. This is a big deal, we can't be careless!"

The man said sheepishly, "What you say makes sense. Let's take another look, let's take another look!"

"I know that you all don't know much about our Pure Plant Academy yet. I'll take up some of your time to talk about it. As for whether you will come in the end, it's entirely up to you!" Yin Xue said confidently.

"You know you're taking up everyone's time, and you still say that?" Madam Zhao looked at Yin Xue with disdain. She didn't think such a woman could be a good person. If she were to teach students, she would probably send all the daughters of good families to brothels.

"I think it wouldn't hurt to listen; it won't take up too much time anyway," the magistrate's wife said calmly, glancing lightly at Madam Zhao. Although she didn't show any displeasure, her words silenced the aggressive Madam Zhao.

"Yes, thank you, Madam!" Yinxue perked up and bowed gratefully to the magistrate's wife. With these words, she could speak with confidence.

Next, Yin Xue recounted her plans for Jingzhi Academy and the achievements she had made during this period. With her gentle yet firm voice, everyone seemed to personally understand a vibrant and upward-looking world of women.

There, the women help each other and all have a skill that they can use to pass the time or to manage household affairs. They are no less capable than men.

Such a scene inspires longing in young, unmarried girls, who hope to become one of them.

Wenya was the most proactive of all the girls.

She was born into a wealthy and influential family, but unfortunately, the Wen family declined by her father's generation.

The reason was that her father had become addicted to gambling, losing all but a tenth or a twelfth of the family fortune. Over the years, if it weren't for her mother's dowry, the family would have been unable to survive. Unfortunately, her mother was not good at business, and her income was decreasing.

Actually, she suspected that someone must have profited from it and lined their own pockets, but her mother said that those were old people who were used to the family, so it was impossible, and told her not to make wild guesses about others.

Even though the father relied on his mother for a living, he was not good to her. He took in concubines and mistresses one after another, but rarely treated his mother well, simply because she had not given him a son.

She spoke out in defense of her mother, but her mother always advised her: "You are still young and don't understand. This world is very harsh on women. Even if your father has a thousand faults, he is still a man who can support the family. When you get married in the future, you will still have to rely on your maternal family."