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

Gu Zhiyi sighed softly and said slowly: "This is what happened. Today I was walking in the garden and happened to meet my second sister. She saw the jade pendant in my hand and asked me if I would like to give it to her. I thought it was a souvenir left to me by my mother and it was not convenient to give it to others, so I refused. I didn't expect my second sister to get angry and try to snatch it away."

After hearing this, Gu Zhongyu's expression eased a little, but he still said seriously: "Zhi Ping, do you know where you went wrong?"

Gu Zhiping lowered her head and said softly, "I understand. I shouldn't have acted impulsively, let alone hit my sister. I am willing to accept the punishment."

Gu Zhongyu watched his daughter admit her mistake, and the anger in his heart gradually dissipated. He pondered for a moment and said, "In this case, you should go to the ancestral hall and kneel down to worship the ancestors to show your repentance. As for Zhiyi, don't take it to heart, after all, she is your biological sister."

Gu Zhiyi smiled and said to her father, "Don't worry, father. I won't take it to heart. Second sister was just impulsive. She is kind by nature."

Gu Zhongyu nodded, feeling relieved by Gu Zhiyi's understanding. He then said to Gu Zhiping: "Remember, the family's honor and dignity are more important than anything else. When you encounter similar things in the future, you must learn to deal with them calmly."

Gu Zhiping nodded heavily, with a hint of determination in her eyes.

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Shen Jilian was feeling depressed, so after returning home he stayed in his room reading.

Shen Jilian sat quietly at the desk in the study, flipping the book in his hand, making a slight rustling sound. His brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed a trace of barely perceptible anxiety. At this moment, Gu Zhiping's voice came from outside the door.

"Ji Lian, are you okay?" Gu Zhiping's voice was gentle and concerned, like a spring breeze.

Shen Jilian gently put down the book, looked up at the door, and a soft light flashed in his eyes. "Ping'er, I'm fine, but there are some things I can't figure out, and I feel a little depressed."

Gu Zhiping gently pushed the door open and walked in, her eyes full of concern. She walked to Shen Jilian's side, patted his shoulder gently, and raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a warm smile.

"I know you've been very busy lately, but your health is important. Don't overwork yourself." Gu Zhiping said softly. Her fingers gently brushed across Shen Jilian's forehead and pushed a strand of scattered hair behind his ear.

Shen Jilian looked at Gu Zhiping, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He held Gu Zhiping's hand, shook it hard, and a grateful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Thank you, Ping'er. I know you have always cared about me, but I..."

Gu Zhiping gently interrupted Shen Jilian's words. She sat opposite Shen Jilian, her eyes full of determination.

"Ji Lian, I know you are troubled, but you must believe that no matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face them together. You are my husband and the pillar of this family. You must learn to take care of yourself."

Shen Jilian looked at Gu Zhiping, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes. He nodded, and a bitter smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"I know, but sometimes, the pressure in my heart is really great. I am worried that I can't take care of this family and can't give you and the children a stable life."

Gu Zhiping gently held Shen Jilian's hand, her eyes full of determination.

As night fell, he opened the door and walked into the bedroom with heavy steps.

Gu Zhiping was carefully embroidering a picture of flowers and birds under the lamp. When she heard Shen Jilian's footsteps, she looked up, a flash of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she regained her composure. She put down the embroidery needle in her hand and said softly, "My husband is back. He seems to be back a little late today."

Shen Jilian nodded slightly, without saying anything, but walked to the table and picked up a cup of tea that his wife had prepared for him. He blew away the foam on the tea and said softly, "I'm busy with work and some trivial matters."

Gu Zhiping's eyes revealed concern, and she whispered, "My husband, take care of your health. Don't overwork yourself." She stood up and gently massaged Shen Jilian's shoulders with moderate force, her eyes full of tenderness.

Shen Jilian closed his eyes slightly, enjoying his wife's massage, but his heart was still restless. He sighed and said, "Ping'er, do you know? I have a lot of troubles in my heart, but I have no one to talk to."

Gu Zhiping smiled slightly, put down what she was doing, turned around and sat next to Shen Jilian, and said softly: "Husband, although I am a woman, I can also share your worries. I wonder if you can share with me what is bothering you?"

Shen Ji Lian looked into his wife's eyes, a hint of hesitation flashed across his eyes, but he finally nodded.

Gu Zhiping listened quietly, nodded from time to time, and a glimmer of understanding flashed in her eyes. She gently held Shen Jilian's hand and said, "My husband, I know you are worried, but family disputes are inevitable, and the dangers of officialdom are also unavoidable. You just need to do your best and stick to your original intention. Leave the rest to me."

Shen Ji Lian looked at his wife, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes.

Although Gu Zhiping is a woman, she is strong-minded and smart, and many times she can provide him with unexpected help.

The two were silent for a moment, and Gu Zhiping suddenly said, "Husband, do you know? I'm embroidering a picture of flowers and birds recently. I think it may bring you some comfort."

Shen Jilian smiled slightly and said, "Ping'er, I appreciate your kindness. But I know that you have already paid too much for the honor of the family and for me."

Gu Zhiping shook her head gently, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Husband, I don't feel tired. As long as I can make you happy, I am willing to do anything."

As the night deepened, the lights in the bedroom dimmed, but the hearts of the two grew closer and closer. Shen Jilian looked at his wife, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He gently held Gu Zhiping's hand and said, "Ping'er, thank you."

Gu Zhiping smiled slightly and snuggled in Shen Jilian's arms.

One day, Shen Jilian brought back a painting of a beautiful landscape with birds singing and flowers blooming. He handed the painting to Gu Zhiping and said, "Ping'er, look, this is what I painted in the studio today. I think it might make you happy."

Gu Zhiping took the painting, and surprise flashed in her eyes. She looked at it carefully, and after a moment, she looked up at Shen Jilian, her eyes full of admiration: "Husband, your painting skills are getting better and better. This painting makes me feel like I am in that landscape."

Shen Jilian smiled slightly and said, "Ping'er, I hope I can bring you more happiness."

Shen Jilian's words were like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, and Gu Zhiping felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She gently put the painting down, turned around and walked to Shen Jilian, gently placed her hands on his shoulders, and stared into his eyes.

"Husband, every stroke of your pen represents your deep affection for me. This happiness is enough for me to enjoy for a lifetime." Gu Zhiping whispered softly, with a gentle light in her eyes.

Shen Jilian gently patted Gu Zhiping's hand and comforted her: "Ping'er, don't worry, I will take care of everything. You just need to enjoy your life with peace of mind."