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

"Madam, there's a letter from the Gu family." Luoluo took out a letter with some hesitation and handed it to Gu Zhiyi.

Gu Zhiyi took the envelope, a hint of fluctuation flashed across her eyes, and then she regained her composure.

She gently tore open the seal, pulled out the letter, and slowly scanned the familiar words.

In the letter, the Gu family recounted in detail some recent trivial matters at home, and their words revealed their longing and concern for her.

"Luluo, what do you think is written in the letter?" Gu Zhiyi put the letter on the table and looked up at Luluo.

Luoluo lowered her head slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "Madam, the letter should be about the recent situation at home and how much they miss you. However, I always feel that this letter seems a little unusual."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said, "Yes, I felt it too. Although it was not stated explicitly in the letter, I can feel some changes at home. Luluo, how should we deal with it?"

Luoluo pondered for a moment and said, "Madam, I think you should reply in person and ask about the situation at home in detail. At the same time, we can also send someone back to inquire about the specific situation."

Gu Zhiyi nodded and said, "You are right. I will reply personally and ask my servants to prepare and send someone back."

As the two were talking, a maid came in and said, "Madam, there is a young man named Ji Fulin outside the door asking to see you. He said he has something important to report."

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly and said, "Ji Fulin? This name seems familiar. Luluo, do you know this person?"

Luoluo thought for a moment and said, "Madam, I remember this person. He is a distant relative of the Gu family and worked as a teacher in our home for a period of time. Later he left for some reasons. I didn't expect him to visit suddenly."

Gu Zhiyi said: "Okay then, let him in."

Ji Fulin walked into the house and saw Gu Zhiyi and Luluo. He quickly bowed and said, "Madam, Miss Luluo, hello. I came here this time because something happened at home, and I came to inform you."

Gu Zhiyi asked: "Ji Fulin, can you tell me in detail what happened at home?"

Ji Fulin sighed and said, "Madam, something unfortunate happened in our family recently. My father died suddenly of illness, and the old lady became weak due to excessive grief. There is no one in charge of the family, and some trivial matters have piled up together, making it a mess."

Gu Zhiyi was shocked and asked hurriedly: "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Ji Fulin smiled bitterly and said, "Madam, I wanted to tell you earlier, but I had so many things to do at home that I couldn't get away. Plus, the journey is so long that it would be difficult to get here in a short time. Today, I learned that you were here, so I couldn't wait to come here."

Luluo said: "Ji Fulin, since the situation at home is like this, why don't you ask someone to help?"

Ji Fulin shook his head and said, "Most of the relatives at home are estranged and no one is willing to help. In addition, the old lady is in poor health, and I am really worried. Therefore, I would like to ask Madam to go back and take charge of the family affairs, at least to reassure the old lady."

Gu Zhiyi was silent for a moment, then said, "Ji Fulin, go back first and tell the old lady that I will leave for home tomorrow. Luluo, make arrangements and prepare to return home."

Luluo agreed and turned to make arrangements. Ji Fulin looked at Gu Zhiyi gratefully and said, "Madam, thank you. The old lady will definitely be very happy."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said, "Ji Fulin, you go back first. I will take good care of the old lady at home and let her feel at ease."

After Ji Fulin left, Gu Zhiyi's mood became heavier. She looked at the night outside the window, feeling worried. Luluo came over and comforted her softly, "Madam, don't worry too much. Everything will be fine."

Gu Zhiyi gently patted Luluo's hand and said, "Luluo, I know you care about me. But this time the family has changed, I must go back and take charge of the situation. Otherwise, the old lady will have no one to take care of her, and the family affairs will not be properly handled."

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The next morning, a hint of paleness appeared in the sky, so Gu Zhiyi and Luoluo packed their bags and set out on the road back home.

The bumpy ride made Gu Zhiyi feel even more depressed. She looked at the scenery outside the window, her mind full of thoughts.

Finally, they arrived at the front door of their home. The Gu family's mansion was still magnificent, but Gu Zhiyi found that the guards at the door were much sparser than before.

As soon as they walked through the gate, they saw Madam Gu sitting on the armchair in the living room, surrounded by several servants. Gu Zhiyi walked up quickly and knelt down to greet them: "Grandma, I'm back."

Madam Gu's eyes flashed with relief. She quickly helped Gu Zhiyi up, looked her up and down, and said, "Zhiyi, you're finally back. You've worked hard these days."

Gu Zhiyi held Madam Gu's hand and said, "Grandma, something happened at home and I was not able to come back in time. I am really unfilial. From now on, I will always be by your side and take care of you."

Madam Gu patted Gu Zhiyi's hand gently and said, "Zhiyi, you are a filial child. Now, you need to take charge of the family affairs, so you must be mentally prepared."

Gu Zhiyi nodded and said, "Grandma, I will do my best."

At this time, Luluo came forward, and Madam Gu bowed and said, "Madam, I am Luluo, the maidservant beside you. From now on, I will do my best to assist you and manage the affairs of the family."

Madam Gu looked at Luluo and smiled, "Luluo, I heard Zhiyi mention you. You are a smart child, I believe you can help."

Gu Zhiyi and Luluo began to deal with household affairs. The first thing they had to solve was the family's financial problems. Gu Zhiyi found that the family's expenses were too high and many unnecessary expenses were cut. After discussing with Luluo, she decided to review the family's expenses.

Gu Zhiyi and Luluo were discussing household matters in the study. Gu Zhiyi frowned and said, "Luluo, do you know why the family's financial situation is so bad?"

Luoluo pondered for a moment and said, "Madam, I think there must be something fishy going on here. Maybe someone has secretly tampered with it. We need to investigate thoroughly to find out the root cause of the problem."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with approval, and she said, "You are right. We must get to the bottom of this. Luoluo, what do you think about this?"

Luoluo smiled slightly and said, "Madam, I think we can start with the account book. There must be clues in the account book. In addition, we can also send someone to investigate secretly."

Gu Zhiyi nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, let's act according to this plan."

Gu Zhiyi and Luluo smiled at each other. The tacit understanding between the two needed no further explanation. Gu Zhiyi stood up, walked to the bookshelf, took down a thick account book, handed it to Luluo and said, "I'll give this account book to you. I believe you can find the flaws in it."

Luoluo took the account book, looked serious, nodded, and said, "Madam, don't worry, I will do my best."

Luluo worked day and night to check the account books carefully. She sometimes frowned, sometimes smiled, sometimes pondered, and sometimes shook her head. Gu Zhiyi also often came to ask about the progress. The two analyzed the accounts and discussed countermeasures.