After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

After compensating others for their losses, the wealthy merchant's fortune was almost depleted. Therefore, Lu, the accountant, went to the magistrate's wife again to seek a job. Otherwise, it would be very difficult for her, a young widow without children to rely on, to survive.

Given their past relationship, the magistrate's wife did not refuse and allowed her to help manage her shop.

It just so happened that the girls' school needed a female accountant, so they recommended her without hesitation.

Lin Hao had said long ago that she would not be involved in the daily management of the girls' school, so she had only heard of this Accountant Lu but had never met him. At this moment, she asked, "What kind of person is this Accountant Lu?"

Yin Xue did not deliberately belittle him because of her doubts, but said, "He seems to be very upright, and he is usually very kind and even considerate, so he gets along well with everyone."

After a pause, Yinxue continued, "Because of her widowed status, she usually dresses simply and is frugal in her daily life. That's why I noticed her recent changes."

Therefore, this person must be of very good character!

A woman suddenly becoming interested in dressing up must have been triggered by something. Lin Hao had a guess about what triggered this, and she exchanged a glance with Yin Xue.

"Could it be..."

Lin Hao didn't say it aloud, but Yin Xue nodded: "I think so too."

Lin Hao gasped, not because she was surprised that Lu Zhangfang would have a new relationship, but because she was astonished that she would do such a thing for a man.

After all, firstly, the future prospects of the girls' school are there, and as long as she doesn't make any mistakes, she can continue to work there, which is practically a "secure job"; secondly, this job was introduced to her by the county magistrate's wife, and if she does anything disrespectful, it would be a disgrace to the county magistrate's wife!

Is it really worth it for someone who isn't even a husband?

Lin Hao looked at Yin Xue very seriously: "I think we should inform the magistrate's wife about this matter; otherwise, it would be inappropriate to handle it without her knowledge!"

Yinxue hesitated: "But what if the magistrate's wife tacitly approved of this?"

After all, what they just said was just their guess, and it might not be reliable. Perhaps the changes in the accounting office could also be interpreted as a reward from their master.

The other party didn't contribute a single penny to the school, so it's not impossible for them to get something through the accountant.

Lin Hao shook her head: "I don't think so."

Seeing the doubt on Yin Xue's face, she explained, "Although this school can make a profit, it is still a pittance compared to real business. Besides, the reason why the county magistrate's wife was willing to help us was to gain prestige for herself and her husband. Doing something like this is really not worth it."

Yin Xue smiled bitterly: "What you said makes sense. As for me, I couldn't even understand such a simple truth! I've worried for nothing all these days."

Lin Hao comforted her, "You don't need to make fun of yourself. It's just that you're worried and confused!"

Yin Xue simply shook her head and remained silent, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.

It's true that some people are concerned about her personal life, but it's also true that she's no longer the daughter of an official who prioritizes reputation. Years of experience in the world have changed her!