Marrying for someone else and being a widow? Stepmothers open classes to raise children

Xie Huiyi pondered for a moment, and her expression became serious. She spoke slowly, with a hint of unquestionable firmness in her voice: "Xuan'er, you know that the situation in the court has been turbulent recently, and the Ningguo Mansion has also been affected."

Xie Huixuan was slightly stunned, and the curiosity on her face was gradually replaced by worry: "Sister, are you saying... our house will be in danger?"

Xie Huiyi nodded slightly, frowning, "That's right. Father has made too many enemies in the court, and the Ningguo Mansion has been growing in power in recent years, which has caused dissatisfaction among some people. Now, we have to be vigilant."

Xie Huixuan nervously pinched the handkerchief in her hand, with a flash of panic in her eyes: "Then what should we do? Sister, what are your plans?"

Xie Huiyi looked at her sister deeply, her eyes revealing a firmness and determination: "Xuan'er, I want you to go to Jiangnan to avoid the limelight. There are our businesses there, the environment is beautiful, and the people are simple and honest. It's a good place to stay temporarily."

Xie Huixuan's eyes widened, obviously surprised by her sister's suggestion: "Sister, you want me to go to Jiangnan alone? What about you?"

Xie Huiyi smiled and patted Xie Huixuan's hand gently: "I will arrange everything in the mansion, don't worry. Moreover, I will send someone to protect you secretly to ensure your safety."

Xie Huixuan's eyes flashed with gratitude, but she was still a little hesitant: "But sister, I'm worried about you staying alone in the mansion. If those people knew our plan, wouldn't it be bad for you?"

Xie Huiyi smiled slightly, her eyes firm: "Xuan'er, don't worry. I know my limits. Besides, this is also to protect you and the entire Ningguo Mansion. We can't just sit there and wait for death and be slaughtered."

Xie Huixuan looked at her sister, her eyes full of respect and dependence. She nodded: "Sister, since you said so, then I will listen to you. But you have to promise me that you must take good care of yourself."

Xie Huiyi smiled and gently patted Xie Huixuan's shoulder: "Don't worry, Xuan'er. I will be fine."

The two were silent for a while, and Xie Huiyi continued, "Xuan'er, when you go to Jiangnan, you must manage your business well and keep a low profile. In addition, you must pay close attention to the dynamics of the court, and notify me immediately if there are any changes."

Xie Huixuan nodded seriously: "Sister, I will follow your instructions. But, I want to know, is all this related to that person?"

A complicated expression flashed across Xie Huiyi's eyes, and she sighed: "Yes, this matter is indeed related to him. He is an ambitious man, and we must take precautions before it happens."

Xie Huixuan's eyes flashed with anger: "Sister, if he dares to treat us like this, I will never let him go."

Xie Huiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes: "Xuan'er, I know you are a woman of integrity, but the most important thing for you now is to protect yourself. Leave the rest to me."

Xie Huixuan looked at her sister, her eyes full of trust and determination: "Sister, I understand."

Just then, footsteps were suddenly heard outside the door, and then a maid walked in with a letter in her hand.

"Miss, this is a letter from Jiangnan, saying there is an urgent matter that needs to be reported."

Xie Huiyi took the letter, opened it, and her face suddenly became solemn. She handed the letter to Xie Huixuan, and said in a heavy tone: "Xuan'er, it seems that we can't delay any longer, you must leave immediately."

Xie Huixuan took the letter, and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes, but she quickly calmed down and said to her sister: "Sister, I will arrange everything as soon as possible and leave immediately."

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Gu Zhiyi raised her eyebrows lazily, with a barely perceptible coldness in her tone, "I'm scary?"

Bai Lu lowered her head slightly, not daring to look Madam in the eye, her voice trembling slightly: "Madam, you misunderstood. Bai Lu just...just feels that you are too serious. Sometimes...sometimes people are a little afraid to approach you."

Gu Zhiyi smiled gently, that smile was like a ray of sunshine in winter, warm yet a little distant, "Sometimes being serious is necessary. Okay, Bailu, go down and have a rest, I don't have anything for you to do here."

Bai Lu hesitated for a moment, finally nodded, and slowly retreated. Just as she reached the door, Gu Zhiyi called her again.

"Bai Lu, do you think everyone in my house is afraid of me?"

Bai Lu was stunned, not knowing how to answer. She took a deep breath and said carefully, "Madam is majestic, and people in the mansion naturally respect you."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, with a complicated look in her eyes, "Majesty is sometimes a kind of protection, isn't it?"

Bai Lu did not answer. The lady already had the answer to this question in her mind.

Gu Zhiyi looked at Bai Lu's silent expression, and a hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes.

Bailu was a smart woman who knew when to speak and when to remain silent. She walked to the window, looked at the colorful flowers outside, and sighed softly.

"Bai Lu, do you know?" Gu Zhiyi turned around and looked at Bai Lu, "I'm not afraid of them being in awe of me, I'm afraid that they will no longer be in awe of me."

Bai Lu looked at Gu Zhiyi in confusion. She didn't understand why Madam said that. Madam was the wife of the Duke of Ningguo's mansion, and her status was noble. Everyone in the mansion respected her, and this was as it should be.

"Madam, I don't quite understand what you said." Bai Lu said cautiously.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes full of deep love and helplessness. "Bai Lu, do you know? Majesty can make people in awe, but it can also make people stay away. What I'm afraid of is that because of my majesty, they will no longer be willing to approach me or confide in me."

Bai Lu looked at Gu Zhiyi, and her heart ached. She walked to Gu Zhiyi, gently held her hand, and said, "Madam, you are our backbone, and we all need you. Don't worry, we will always be by your side."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Bai Lu, and a touch of emotion flashed in her eyes. She gently patted Bai Lu's hand and said, "I know, Bai Lu, I know everything."

"Madam, look, that little Li Zi, he seems to be worried about something." Bai Lu looked at a servant outside the window and said softly.

Gu Zhiyi followed Bai Lu's gaze and smiled slightly: "Yes, he seems to be worried lately. Go call him over and I'll ask him."

Bai Lu responded and went out to call Xiao Lizi. After a while, Xiao Lizi came to Gu Zhiyi's room.

"Little Lizi, what's wrong with you recently? Are you worried about something?" Gu Zhiyi looked at Little Lizi and asked gently.

Little Li looked at Gu Zhiyi, then at Bai Lu, hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Madam, I...I recently dreamed of my deceased mother."

Gu Zhiyi smiled and said, "It's normal to dream about your relatives. This shows that you are a filial child."

Little Li's eyes flashed with gratitude after hearing this. He looked at Gu Zhiyi and bit his lip and said, "Madam, I know you are a good person, but I... I don't want to make you worry."