After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

"Why do you think I would agree to your request?" The magistrate's wife did not directly state her opinion, but instead asked Lin Hao this question first.

"It was probably intuition! I have to thank Madam for her help with the matter with Aunt Zhu's younger brother. At that time, I felt that Madam was a woman of great wisdom and not an ordinary woman confined to the inner quarters. Meeting her today has only confirmed my thoughts."

"You do know how to talk!"

The magistrate's wife smiled and said, "It doesn't matter how much truth or falsehood this Madam Gu has to have. But if this matter is accomplished, it will indeed benefit myself, my husband's official reputation, and even my family's reputation!"

Besides, the master has been in this position for quite a while, but unfortunately he has not achieved any significant political accomplishments. The family is willing but unable to do so.

if……

However, there are still many aspects of this matter that need to be discussed.

Thinking of this, she took the initiative to speak: "I wonder what Madam Gu's plans are regarding the specific matters of the school, such as the teachers and management?"

"This is precisely where we need to discuss things with you! Only with your support can we proceed with the discussion in detail."

Lin Hao didn't mind flattering the magistrate's wife; if the girls' school were to be established in the future, it would be indispensable to have the support of the government.

Clearly, the magistrate's wife understood this principle and did not refuse too much.

The two discussed the matter in detail and came up with a general plan.

The two were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't realize it was noon until a servant came to remind them that it was time for lunch.

"Madam Gu, since you're here, why don't you stay for a simple meal? Let the owner of this restaurant taste the culinary skills of my chefs!" The magistrate's wife invited Lin Hao.

"I'd better not bother you. I'm sure my family will have left me some food." Lin Hao declined.

"Madam Gu, there's no need for such formalities. How can we ask someone to leave on an empty stomach when it's mealtime? If word gets out, people will laugh at me for my poor hospitality!"

Seeing that Lin Hao was about to decline, he added, "Besides, my naughty son should also meet you, so that your kind words won't have been in vain!"

Since the matter had already been brought up, Lin Hao couldn't refuse any longer, so she smiled and said, "Then I'll shamelessly come and have a meal!"

"Good, that's better." The magistrate's wife smiled when she saw that she had agreed, and instructed the servants to prepare the meal and invite the young master over.

Looking at the food that had been served, Lin Hao sighed, "The servants trained by the magistrate's wife are indeed different."

Before arriving, the magistrate's wife had no idea she would be staying for a meal, but the meal she was presenting was clearly not up to standard. It was obvious that the servants had made the decision themselves, seeing that it was getting late.

"The son has met his mother."

Lin Hao looked in the direction of the sound and saw a little boy bowing solemnly to the magistrate's wife. The boy was dressed in fine clothes and was a bit chubby, but he was still quite cute, though he seemed a little simple-minded.

"Xuan'er, greet Madam Gu. She's the owner of the Yuelai Restaurant where you eat every day!" the magistrate's wife said to her son with a smile.

The boy named Xuan'er turned around and looked at Lin Hao with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He respectfully bowed to Lin Hao and said, "Greetings, Madam Gu!"

"I cannot accept such a gift from you, young master!" Lin Hao quickly stood up and helped the man up.

“He’s just a kid, what can’t you take responsibility for?” the magistrate’s wife said with a smile.