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

Gu Zhiyi took Xie Yunlin's hand again and said to Gu Zhongyu with a smile, "Uncle, I want to take Yunlin to fly a kite outside the city and get some fresh air. I'm afraid I can't accompany you."

Upon hearing this, Gu Zhongyu showed a generous smile on his face and his eyes were full of kindness.

He stroked his beard gently and said slowly, "Okay, if you want to go, go ahead. However, safety is the most important thing, so make sure your servants protect you."

Gu Zhiyi leaned forward slightly, bowed, and said, "Thank you for your understanding, uncle."

Gu Zhongyu waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite, you can go. By the way, here is some silver, use it to buy some food for Yunlin. Children are growing up, don't treat them badly."

As he spoke, he took out a purse from his waist and handed it to Gu Zhiyi.

Gu Zhiyi did not refuse. She took the purse, took Xie Yunlin's hand and left.

In the carriage of the Duke's Mansion, Xie Yunlin looked at Gu Zhiyi with confusion, as if asking her true intentions.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, patted his hand gently, and said softly: "Yunlin, I'm not going to kidnap you and sell you for money, why do you react like this?"

Xie Yunlin frowned and asked in confusion: "Mother, why did you take me to fly a kite outside the city? Is there any secret?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled, her eyes showing kindness. She said softly, "There is no secret, I just want you to relax. Since you came to the Duke's Mansion, you have been studying hard. I know you work hard, but people also need to relax properly, otherwise they will become exhausted."

Xie Yunlin's eyes flashed with gratitude when he heard this, but he was still a little worried: "What if I come back too late, won't my homework be affected?"

Gu Zhiyi gently patted Xie Yunlin on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, I will manage the time well and make sure you come back before dark. Besides, you are so smart, a little time won't delay your studies."

After hearing this, Xie Yunlin's worries gradually dissipated. He nodded and agreed, "In that case, I will go fly the kite with you. But you must keep your word and not let me delay my studies."

Gu Zhiyi smiled and nodded: "Of course, when has mother ever lied to you?"

The carriage slowly drove out of the city gate, and the sunlight shone through the window onto the two of them, warm and peaceful.

Gu Zhiyi looked at the scenery outside the window and sighed softly: "Yunlin, do you know? I was also tricked into flying a kite like this when I was a child."

Xie Yunlin looked at Gu Zhiyi curiously: "Who took you to fly a kite when you were a child?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes softened: "It was my mother. She was young, beautiful, gentle and virtuous at that time. She always took me to fly kites outside the city, taught me how to make kites and how to control the wind direction. Those days are the best memories of my life."

As Xie Yunlin listened, a hint of envy flashed in his eyes. He imagined Gu Zhiyi's childhood and couldn't help feeling sad: How great it would have been if my mother had accompanied me like this when I was little!

The carriage finally arrived at an open grassland outside the city, and Gu Zhiyi and Xie Yunlin got off the carriage and began to prepare to fly kites. The kite made by Gu Zhiyi herself was a lifelike phoenix, while Xie Yunlin's kite was a flying eagle.

They each flew their own kites, watching them soar in the blue sky and white clouds, their hearts filled with joy. Gu Zhiyi looked at Xie Yunlin and smiled, "Yunlin, you see, flying a kite is also a kind of fun, it can make people forget their troubles for a while."

Xie Yunlin looked at the kite in the sky and said with emotion: "Yes, this kind of fun is something I have never experienced in the Duke's Mansion. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful time."

Gu Zhiyi gently patted Xie Yunlin on the shoulder and smiled, "Yunlin, you are a smart child. I believe that you will become an outstanding person. In the future, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must maintain an optimistic attitude and believe in yourself."

Xie Yunlin looked at Gu Zhiyi, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes. He nodded and said firmly: "I will, mother."

The sun gradually sank to the west, and a faint sunset glow appeared on the horizon, shining on the faces of Gu Zhiyi and Xie Yunlin, giving them a layer of warm golden color.

Gu Zhiyi and Xie Yunlin put away their kites and prepared to return to the Duke's Mansion.

On the way back, Xie Yunlin's mood obviously improved, and he began to talk to Gu Zhiyi about his studies and future.

Gu Zhiyi listened carefully and gave encouragement and guidance from time to time.

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The next day, Gu Zhiyi took Xie Huiyi to the Taifu Mansion to help Xie Huiyi become a disciple.

The morning glow shone on the tall red gate of the Taifu Mansion. Gu Zhiyi, holding Xie Huiyi's hand, walked into the Taifu Mansion.

The two of them were like wanderers returning home, with smooth sailing all the way until they arrived at Jiang Minyun's yard.

In the yard, the flowers are in full bloom and the bees and butterflies are fluttering.

Jiang Minyun was wearing a lavender silk dress and standing among the flowers. She saw Gu Zhiyi and Xie Huiyi coming from afar.

A hint of joy flashed in her eyes, then she regained her composure and smiled at Gu Zhiyi.

"Zhiyi, you are such a rare guest." Jiang Minjun's voice was melodious and beautiful, like the song of a nightingale.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and responded: "Sister Jiang, didn't I come here specially to visit you? I heard that you have been feeling unwell recently, so I brought some supplements here specially."

Hearing this, Jiang Minjun chuckled and said, "You are too polite, sister. It is just a minor illness, how can I trouble you to take care of it personally? I am afraid that this tonic is more unbearable than my illness."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, patted the back of Jiang Minyun's hand, and said, "Sister Jiang, don't refuse. I mean this out of kindness."

"By the way, who is this?" Jiang Minjun glanced at Xie Huiyi who was standing beside her, with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

She looked at Gu Zhiyi with a hint of surprise and said with a smile, "Is she your daughter? She is so pretty."

Gu Zhiyi nodded gently and said, "It is my eldest daughter, Xie Huiyi. I brought her here today because I want her to learn from Sister Jiang and learn some music, chess, calligraphy and painting so that she can gain a foothold in the palace in the future."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Minjun's eyes flashed with thought, and she looked at Xie Huiyi carefully from head to toe.

After a while, she ordered someone to bring a set of princess papers to Xie Huiyi to test her qualifications.

Xie Huiyi took the test paper and felt it was heavy in her hand. She was extremely nervous.

She looked pale, her hands tightly grasping the corners of her clothes. She glanced at Gu Zhiyi beside her anxiously and whispered, "I...can I really do it? This paper..."

Seeing this, Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, patted Xie Huiyi's hand gently, and said softly: "Huiyi, don't worry. The test is just to understand your true level so that we can better guide you. No matter what the result is, it will be beneficial to you. Master Jiang's move is also well-intentioned."

Hearing this, Xie Huiyi's eyes flashed with gratitude. She nodded, and her mood gradually calmed down.

Take a deep breath, pick up the pen, and start answering the questions attentively.