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

One day, Luluo finally discovered something unusual. She pointed to a huge amount of expenditure in the account book and said to Gu Zhiyi, "Madam, look at this expenditure. The amount is huge, and there is no clear destination. I think this is the key to the problem."

Gu Zhiyi looked at it carefully, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes, and said: "This is indeed very strange. Luoluo, where do you think the money will go?"

Green Lotus thought for a moment and said, "Madam, I think this money may have been embezzled by someone in the family. We need to find this person to completely solve the financial problems of our family."

Gu Zhiyi nodded and said, "You are right. Luluo, do you have any clues?"

Green Rose shook her head and said, "Not yet. However, I think we can start with the servants at home and secretly observe their behavior to see if there is anything unusual."

Gu Zhiyi smiled and said, "Good idea. Luluo, go and do it. I'm going to the study to think about it."

Luoluo took the order and left, while Gu Zhiyi returned to the study and began to ponder.

She thought about every person and every corner of the house, trying to find clues. At this time, the study door was gently pushed open, and an old servant walked in.

The old servant looked at Gu Zhiyi, hesitant to speak. Gu Zhiyi looked up and saw the old servant's hesitation, so she said, "Whatever you want to say, just tell me."

The old servant sighed and said, "Madam, I think the family's financial problems may be related to the eldest young master."

Gu Zhiyi was stunned and asked, "Master? Do you have any evidence?"

The old servant shook his head and said, "There is no evidence, it's just what I observed. The eldest young master has been behaving strangely recently, and there is always a stranger around him."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and she said, "Okay, I understand. You go down first."

After the old servant left, Gu Zhiyi pondered for a moment and decided to investigate the matter herself. She changed her clothes, quietly left the mansion, and came to the eldest young master's residence.

The eldest young master's residence was brightly lit. Gu Zhiyi hid in the dark, observing the eldest young master's actions.

Sure enough, she found that the young master was chatting happily with a stranger and looked suspicious.

Gu Zhiyi decided to capture the stranger. She approached quietly and suddenly seized the stranger. The stranger panicked and tried to struggle, but Gu Zhiyi's skillful technique made him unable to move.

Gu Zhiyi looked at the stranger coldly and asked, "Who are you? Why did you collude with my eldest young master and embezzle family wealth?"

The stranger turned pale with fear and said hurriedly, "I... I am just a passing merchant. I have no connection with the young master."

Gu Zhiyi sneered and said, "Do you think I will believe you? Tell me, what conspiracy do you have with the young master?"

The stranger could not resist Gu Zhiyi's coercion and finally confessed the truth. It turned out that he was a charlatan who specialized in defrauding the property of wealthy families. This time, he took a fancy to the wealth of the eldest son, so he colluded with the eldest son and attempted to embezzle the family property.

After hearing this, Gu Zhiyi was furious, but she knew that the most important thing at this moment was to solve the problem. She asked the stranger to lead the way and came to the young master's residence.

When the young master saw Gu Zhiyi, he turned pale with fright. Gu Zhiyi looked at him coldly and said, "Young master, do you admit your guilt?"

The young master knelt down hurriedly and begged for forgiveness.

Gu Zhiyi looked at him, feeling disappointed, but she still decided to forgive him and let him be a good person from now on.

……

"Hurry up, hurry up." Gu Zhongyu stretched out his hand to help Gu Zhiyi up, looking at his eldest daughter with approval, a glimmer of relief in his eyes. He gently brushed the dust off her body and asked with concern: "Zhiyi, are you okay?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, trying to hide her nervousness. She looked at her father with clear eyes: "Father, I'm fine, I just fell accidentally."

Gu Zhongyu nodded gently, his eyes revealing deep concern: "Be more careful when you walk next time. By the way, why did you come back so late today?"

Gu Zhiyi pursed her lips and said hesitantly: "Father, I went to a temple outside the city today to pray for my mother's safety."

Gu Zhongyu frowned slightly, with a hint of displeasure in his eyes: "Zhiyi, you should know that our Gu family doesn't believe in these things. Why do you still want to go to the temple?"

Gu Zhiyi lowered her head, a blush on her face: "Father, I know our Gu family doesn't believe in this, but I'm really worried about my mother's condition. I just want to go to the temple to pray for my mother, hoping that she can recover soon."

Gu Zhongyu looked at his daughter, feeling somewhat helpless. He knew what his daughter wanted, but he was also worried that she would go astray. He sighed and said earnestly, "Zhiyi, I know what you want, but you have to understand that fate cannot be changed. We can only do our best and leave it to fate."

Gu Zhiyi raised her head, with a determined light in her eyes: "Father, I know what you said makes sense, but I am unwilling to watch my mother suffer like this. I am willing to do anything for my mother, even if it violates the family rules."

Gu Zhongyu looked at his daughter deeply, and couldn't help but feel deeply moved. He gently patted Gu Zhiyi's shoulder, and his tone became gentle: "Zhiyi, I understand your filial piety. But you must remember that our Gu family has rules, and you can't act on your own. I will ask for a doctor and medicine for your mother at the appropriate time, and you should rest assured."

Gu Zhiyi heard this, a glimmer of joy flashed in her eyes, she held her father's hand tightly, and said gratefully: "Thank you, father, I know I will listen to you."

Gu Zhongyu smiled slightly, his eyes showing kindness: "Zhiyi, you are a sensible child. Now, go and have a rest, you have to get up early tomorrow."

Gu Zhiyi nodded gently and was about to turn around and leave when she suddenly remembered something. She turned back and asked, "Father, do you think Mom's condition can get better?"

Gu Zhongyu was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Zhiyi, mother's condition is indeed not optimistic. But I will do my best to find a treatment for her. You must also believe that mother will get better."

A hint of determination flashed in Gu Zhiyi's eyes. She nodded slightly, then turned and left.

……

"How dare you fight with your elder sister!" Gu Zhongyu was almost mad with anger, and yelled at Gu Zhiping angrily.

Gu Zhiping was frightened by her father's roar and her face turned pale instantly. She trembled her lips and tried to explain, but she couldn't say a word. Gu Zhiyi stood aside, feeling mixed emotions, worried about her sister, but also felt that she had indeed gone too far this time.

Gu Zhongyu was still furious. He widened his eyes and stared at Gu Zhiping fiercely: "You know, the honor and dignity of the family depends on each of us to maintain it together. How dare you be so presumptuous!"

Gu Zhiping pursed her lips, finally mustered up the courage, and said in a trembling voice, "Father, I know I was wrong. I just... I just don't want to see my sister get hurt."

Gu Zhiyi frowned and couldn't help sighing in her heart: This silly sister is always so impulsive.

Gu Zhongyu snorted coldly and turned to Gu Zhiyi: "Zhiyi, tell me, what is going on?"