After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

That's true. Lin Hao had already glimpsed the extent of the Gu family's wealth by looking at the account books.

Although he can't be considered the richest man in the county, his wealth is definitely something Lin Hao never dared to dream of before!

Otherwise, Qian Youran, who prides herself on being a daughter of an official and a descendant of a prestigious family, wouldn't have gone to such lengths to try and replace Lin Hao.

Speaking of this, Lin Hao was still a little puzzled. Why hadn't she seen the other person when she came back this time? Not only had she not seen him yesterday, but he hadn't shown up today either.

Thinking about it, I asked the question.

"She went out to an appointment a few days ago and caught a cold. She's currently bedridden and recovering. I specifically told her not to come over, so as not to worsen her condition."

The old lady spoke in a calm tone, which was completely different from her usual image of showing affection for younger generations.

Lin Hao keenly sensed that something she was unaware of was happening, and that this incident had caused Qian Youran to offend the old lady.

However, seeing the old lady's expression, it was clear that she didn't want to say anything more. Lin Hao could only suppress his curiosity and swallow back the words he was about to say, changing his words instead: "My cousin is sick, so I should go and see her!"

The old lady nodded: "Yes, go ahead! But don't stay too long, lest you catch a cold."

Not allowing patients to come could be explained as being for the sake of their condition, but not visiting them at all would be considered impolite.

Lin Haoxin said, "I don't have the leisure to spend time with her. If I weren't afraid of being criticized, I wouldn't want to go at all!"

On the surface, he respectfully replied, "Okay, I understand."

This matter should be handled sooner rather than later. After lunch, Lin Hao went to Qian Youran's courtyard.

I must say, she's really managed to make this place quite elegant! Even someone as ordinary as her can feel it.

The white plum trees that she transplanted to the courtyard are now just about to bloom, and a gentle breeze carries a faint, refreshing fragrance.

Lin Hao sniffed; it did smell nice.

However, once Lin Hao entered the house, all those pleasant feelings disappeared.

The reason is simple: this room is just too stuffy!

The doors and windows were all tightly closed, and two hand warmers were radiating heat. The room was filled with a complex smell of medicine, heat, and incense. Even so, Qian Youran, leaning against the headboard, was holding a hand warmer in her hand.

Lin Hao swallowed back her suggestion to open the window for ventilation; after all, the other person was already in such a state, it wouldn't be right for them to suffer in the cold as well!

Trying to minimize her breathing, Lin Hao walked towards Qian Youran: "I just heard from Mother that you were sick, so I came to see you. Are you feeling any better?"

As he spoke, he sat down on the stool that the maid had placed beside the bed.

Qian Youran covered her mouth with a handkerchief: "Cough cough, thank you for your concern, sister-in-law, cough cough, I'm feeling much better!"

Lin Hao subtly shifted her position, thinking, "Wow, this is serious! I hope I haven't caught it!"

"It looks quite serious to me. Have you called a doctor to take a look?"

Don't try to tough it out!

Speaking of this, Qian Youran looked helpless: "My aunt has already, cough cough, called a doctor to come and see me, cough cough, and said that I caught a cold and need to rest."

Rest, rest, how long do I need to rest?

She coughs like this every day; her lungs are about to come out!

Cough!

Lin Hao looked at the other person and felt sorry for them, so she said, "You still need to take your medicine on time so you can get better faster. Also, I'll ask the kitchen to make you some lung-soothing and cough-relieving soup so you don't hurt your throat."