He Tiantian observed that Li Qianqian's behavior was proper and elegant, truly a well-bred young lady raised in a wealthy family.

Despite being such a rough and unrefined woman, she felt a little inferior and even a bit envious in front of Li Qianqian.

Reincarnation is a skill, but she didn't have that skill at all.

"Auntie, thank you for saving me. I wonder if it would be convenient for you to come to the mansion with me? My father will definitely thank you properly," Li Qianqian continued.

He Tiantian looked at her hands full of things, wondering how far the Li residence was, and how inconvenient it would be for her to carry so much. Besides, it was getting late, and the oxcart was still waiting for her outside the city.

He Tiantian handed the pepper spray from her pocket to Li Qianqian, saying, "Take this. If you encounter any bad guys again, spray them with this. It's very effective!"

As she spoke, He Tiantian demonstrated it once more.

Li Qianqian was stunned. What was this bottle? She had never seen it before.

Pepper spray? But there aren't any wolves around her...

"Miss Li, do you remember everything I said?" He Tiantian asked, noticing the other woman's dazed expression.

Li Qianqian nodded numbly, "I don't...remember." Li Qianqian's face turned red.

He Tiantian sighed inwardly, "Okay, how far is your home from here? If it's not far, I'll go with you, but we need to hurry, I have to catch my train home."

Li Qianqian nodded quickly and led the way.

After walking for about fifteen minutes, He Tiantian arrived in front of a majestic mansion.

The Li family mansion was very grand, with a lion-shaped stool on each side of the entrance. Each lion-shaped stool was as tall as two adult men.

The mansion's main gate was also quite wide, probably about ten meters. Above the gate, the two large, gilded characters "Li Mansion" were prominently displayed.

He Tiantian was so amused that she forgot to close her mouth. The Li family mansion was truly magnificent. She had never seen such a grand and imposing house since she transmigrated to this wretched place.

Damn capitalism! In their village, it's already considered good if every household can afford a mud-brick house, but the Li family's house is a real tiled house!

"Auntie, please come in with me." Li Qianqian led the way.

She knocked on the door, and after a short while, the vermilion door opened from the inside. It was probably the butler who opened the door. He was taken aback when he saw Li Qianqian return, but then composed himself and smiled as he welcomed her inside.

"Miss is back! Miss is back!"

"Butler Wu, where is my father?" Li Qianqian asked happily.

“Your father has gone out on business with the fleet. Now, I, as the matriarch, am in charge of this household.” A loud and steady voice rang out.

He Tiantian looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman dressed in fine silk and satin being helped towards her by two maids. The woman's attire was extremely expensive, almost blinding He Tiantian in the blazing sun.

When Li Qianqian looked at the woman, her expression changed. She reluctantly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Mother."

Gao Yinzhi glanced down at Li Qianqian, then her gaze fell on He Tiantian standing behind her.

She saw that He Tiantian was wearing a drab gray linen outfit and carrying a basket on her back, from which a foul smell emanated.

Gao Yinzhi pinched her handkerchief to cover her nose, frowned and questioned, "Steward Wu, what kind of steward are you? What kind of place is our Li residence? How can you let just any Tom, Dick, or Harry in?"

“Mother, Aunt He is someone I brought with me. She just saved me,” Li Qianqian explained.

Gao Yinzhi's eyes grew even deeper after hearing this, and there was no joy on her face.

In fact, from the moment He Tiantian saw Gao Yinzhi, she knew that she must be Li Qianqian's stepmother.

"Some people are just like donkey dung balls, all shiny on the outside. What's the use of dressing up so fancy when their hearts are filthy?" He Tiantian looked at Gao Yinzhi with some anger.

As a modern person in the 21st century, He Tiantian would never allow anyone to call her a dog.

Gao Yinzhi had never been insulted like this before. Her face showed slight anger, and her slender finger pointed at He Tiantian.

"You uncouth, vulgar peasant woman! Men, throw her out of here!"

"Ha, if I'm vulgar and uncouth, then you're a viper! You look like a mountain demon, look at the powder on your face, it's as thick as the sole of your shoe. And it still can't hide your old face!" He Tiantian spat after saying that, showing extreme disdain.

The maids and servants around them all lowered their heads and dared not make a sound. Who was this woman? How dare she scold the mistress of the Li family like that?

That's absolutely... such a vivid and accurate description!

Gao Yinzhi was an arrogant and domineering person who was very harsh on her servants.

It was because Li Qianqian's biological mother died a few years ago, and Gao Yinzhi gave birth to a son and a daughter for Master Li, which is why she had the opportunity to rise to power.

Ever since she became the mistress of the house, none of Li Dewang's concubines have been able to give birth to a child.

Therefore, Li Dewang had three children: his eldest daughter Li Qianqian, his second daughter Li Fangfang (born to Gao Yinzhi), and his son Li Kelan.

"Get her out! Get this village woman out of here!" Gao Yinzhi pointed at He Tiantian, her hands trembling with anger.

"I don't need you to chase me, I can walk on my own." He Tiantian arrogantly raised her chin, turned around and left.

"Aunt He..." Li Qianqian also ran out.

Li Qianqian chased He Tiantian all the way to the gate of the Li residence before finally catching up with her.

"Auntie, Auntie. It's all my fault, I...I'm sorry." Li Qianqian's eyes were red, and her face was flushed.

He Tiantian didn't take it to heart; she just treated it as being bitten by a dog.

However, she could tell that Li Qianqian's life in the Li household wasn't very pleasant. Sigh, these rich men, they enjoy having multiple wives and concubines, but it's the children who suffer.

"No need to apologize. That wasn't your biological mother, was it?" He Tiantian asked helplessly.

Li Qianqian shook her head, and tears streamed down her face.

She briefly described her family's situation, which was pretty much what He Tiantian had imagined.

"Auntie, I will definitely make my father thank you when he comes back. It was all my fault today. Where do you live? I will come to thank you another day."

He Tiantian shook her head. "It was just a small favor. But what you're going through today is probably more than just your father's business rival. You need to be more careful."

Li Qianqian was taken aback. "Auntie, are you talking about my stepmother?"

He Tiantian neither nodded nor shook her head. After all, it was Miss Li's family matter, and as an outsider, she couldn't interfere too much.

However, judging from Gao Yinzhi's reaction just now, it's probably true.