After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

He hurriedly left the inner room and saw Lin Hao leading an unfamiliar woman over.

After the two men bowed and explained their purpose, the old lady finally felt relieved and extended her wrist.

Madam Hua stepped forward to take the old woman's pulse, and after a moment, sat back down in her seat and said slowly.

"The old lady's pulse is steady and strong, so she must be in good health! However, even though the weather is hot, it's best not to eat anything too cold!"

These words struck a chord with Yun Fei, who immediately looked at the old lady.

"Sigh, I just hate the heat. I always feel more comfortable when it's cool!" the old lady tried to justify herself.

It was rare to see the usually sensible old lady so playful, and Lin Hao found it rather endearing.

She curled her lips into a smile, waiting for the old lady to be rubbed by Madam Hua. Although she hadn't known Madam Hua for long, Lin Hao could sense that she was a woman of great wisdom.

As expected, Madam Hua immediately seized upon the old lady's weakness with her first words.

"If the old lady wants to see her children and grandchildren on her sickbed in the future, then pretend I never said this."

"Sigh, I promise I won't be greedy for cold food in the future, Yunfei, remind me!" The old lady quickly promised, and then turned back to remind Yunfei.

"Yes, Madam, rest assured, I will definitely remind you!" Yun Fei replied happily, thinking that with Madam Hua's golden rule, she would have something to say in the future.

Just then, Gu Liunian arrived.

After he bowed to the old lady, Lin Hao stood up and introduced her to Madam Hua.

"This is my master. Is it convenient for Madam Hua?" Lin Hao asked. She had forgotten that traditional Chinese medicine practitioners also need to take a pulse, otherwise she would have invited Doctor Hua over as well.

"It is naturally convenient for a doctor to be free from the influence of men and women. Besides, a silk handkerchief can be placed over the wrist!" Madam Hua did not care about this. She rarely went out, just to avoid being gossiped about, not because she was unwilling.

"In that case, I'll have to trouble Madam Hua!"

Gu Liunian understood their conversation. Although he wasn't quite sure what she meant, he wouldn't go against her wishes since there were outsiders present, so he reached out his hand in cooperation.

After examining him, Madam Hua said, "Master Gu is in good health, but he tends to overthink and worry, which may be detrimental to his lifespan. I will prescribe some calming and soothing remedies for him. Please do not worry too much about anything!"

She knew that Gu Liunian was going to take the imperial examination, so it was impossible for him to do it without putting in the effort; she could only do her best.

These words shocked the old lady and Lin Hao. For a moment, Lin Hao even wanted to say that they should not take the exam, but before she could say it, she realized that it was impossible. Gu Liunian was not someone who gave up easily, and besides, Madam Hua did not say that it would affect his lifespan.

As expected, Gu Liunian said to Madam Hua with an unchanged expression, "Please prescribe a medicine, Madam. I will certainly follow your doctor's orders."

Madam Hua was not surprised by this answer at all, and simply wrote out a prescription with a calm expression.

"Madam Hua, since you have prescribed a medicinal diet, please also write down all the contraindications, so that the kitchen won't accidentally ruin the medicinal properties when preparing the food!" Lin Hao said, watching Madam Hua write so fluently and effortlessly.

"It's natural!"

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, Madam Hua handed the written prescription to Fu Cui and said to Lin Hao, "Madam Gu, the prescription is ready!"

"Okay, thank you!"

"How much is your consultation fee?" Lin Hao asked with a smile, not wanting anyone to ask first.

"Just one or two taels of silver!" Madam Hua said calmly.

"Alright, Liu Dan." Lin Hao gestured for Liu Dan to present the consultation fee.

Madam Hua smiled, not because she had made a profit, but because of Lin Hao's generous attitude. Although those who invited her were ladies from wealthy families, few were as lavish and friendly as Lin Hao!

"I wonder if Madam Gu would be so kind as to give me a ride?" Her words were somewhat disrespectful, but she simply felt that Madam Gu's behavior suited her nature and she had a few words to say to her.

Although somewhat taken aback, Lin Hao readily agreed. "Of course!"

As the two walked into the outer room, Madam Hua spoke again: "Would Madam Gu please dismiss the servants?"

Lin Hao was even more puzzled, but she still did as she was told. She trusted her intuition and knew that Madam Hua would not harm her.

"Mrs. Gu is indeed straightforward!" Mrs. Hua looked at Lin Hao with even more admiration.

"I believe in Madam Hua's character!" Lin Hao said with a slight smile.

"To believe someone after only one meeting is a bit too gullible!"

"Some people only need to be met once to be trusted!"

The two exchanged a smile, seemingly sharing a deep connection.

"Since Madam Gu treats me with such special regard, I would also like to offer a few words to her."

"Please speak, Madam Hua," Lin Hao said curiously.

"Madam is still young and has a slender figure, so it is not advisable for her to have children too early. It would be better to wait a year or two." She meant this sincerely. As a doctor, she naturally knew the harm that having children at a young age could do to a woman. However, for many people who were eager to have children, this was not a pleasant word to hear.

"To be honest, that's what I think too!" Lin Hao said, slightly embarrassed.

"It's wonderful that you think that way. I have some contraceptive pills here that I specially developed. They won't harm your body. If you need them, you can take them." Madam Hua was also very pleased to hear Lin Hao say this, and said to Lin Hao.

Hearing this, Lin Hao knew that her pills must be better than those sold outside, and said without hesitation, "That would be wonderful! How much does it cost?"

"Since I took the initiative to ask, I never intended to take your money. Let's just consider ourselves friends!" Madam Hua shook her head, rejecting Lin Hao's suggestion.

She genuinely wanted to be friends with Lin Hao. Although the two were very different in status and age, she felt that Lin Hao was like-minded.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!" Lin Hao didn't stand on ceremony either; she also felt that Madam Hua suited her taste.

"Yes, don't be shy, consider it a gift from me!" Madam Hua liked her straightforward personality.

"Should I prepare something for you too?" Lin Hao asked playfully.

"Then it's up to you!" Madam Hua replied jokingly.

"I don't know how to do anything else. I'll ask Fu Cui to go get the medicine from you later and bring you some little trinkets that I made myself!"

Seeing that Madam Hua was about to refuse, Lin Hao spoke first.

"This gives me a good reason to have Fu Cui make the trip!"

Seeing this, Madam Hua couldn't refuse, but asked, "Although I'm advising you this way, what about your in-laws?"

Lin Hao understood what she meant, blinked, and said, "But the Gu family already has an eldest grandson!"