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

"Mother, father really died in the war..." Xie Yunce was the first to ask this question, and hot tears gushed out uncontrollably.

His eyes were full of disbelief and pain. His father was the only hero in his heart, how could he die like this?

Gu Zhiyi sat at the head of the table. Her originally calm face now looked slightly pale. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes. She spoke slowly, "Yunce, your father chose that path for the sake of the Western Wei Dynasty and the people. He...he is our pride."

At this time, Xie Yunchen also walked in. His eyes were more painful than anyone else's: "Mother, brother, we must all be strong. Although father died in the war, his spirit will always live in our hearts."

The room fell into silence, and the atmosphere was so heavy that it was almost impossible to breathe.

Gu Zhiyi slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the prosperous scene of Xie Mansion outside, but her heart was filled with endless desolation.

"Mother, what should we do next?" Xie Yunchen couldn't help but ask.

Gu Zhiyi turned around, her eyes firm: "We must continue to contribute to the Western Wei Dynasty and benefit the people. We must continue on the path your father took."

Xie Yunce wiped away his tears, with a gleam of determination in his eyes: "Mother, I will inherit father's career, and I will become stronger."

Gu Zhiyi smiled and patted Xie Yunce's shoulder gently: "Okay, my son, I believe you."

One day, Xie Yunchen and Xie Yunce were discussing family affairs in the study, when Gu Zhiyi suddenly walked in. A hint of determination flashed in her eyes, which made both of them startled.

"Mother, is there anything I can help you with?" Xie Yunchen asked.

Gu Zhiyi said in a deep voice: "Yun Chen, Yun Ce, I have something to ask of you. After your father passed away, the reputation of the Xie Mansion was affected. I want the two of you to represent the Xie Mansion and visit celebrities in various places to restore the reputation of the Xie Mansion."

Xie Yunchen and Xie Yunce looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes. They knew that this was a test from their mother, but also an opportunity.

"Mother, I'm willing to go." Xie Yunchen replied in a deep voice.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of relief in her eyes: "Okay, I believe you."

……

Gu Zhiyi bowed to the people in the crowd and said, "Everyone has seen clearly what happened just now. This villain framed our Xie Mansion. I, Gu Zhiyi, swear here that if this matter is verified to be true, I am willing to bear all the responsibilities and will never shirk responsibility."

There was a buzz of discussion among the crowd, and it was clear that everyone was satisfied with Gu Zhiyi's statement. At this time, a white-haired old man stood up and looked at Gu Zhiyi with a hint of respect in his eyes: "Madam Gu, you are so sincere, and we are willing to believe you. But this matter involves a lot of seriousness, so please make sure to investigate it thoroughly and give us justice."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and expressed her gratitude to the old man: "Don't worry, old sir, I will definitely get to the bottom of this. I also ask all the people to be at ease and not be provoked by the thieves."

Afterwards, Gu Zhiyi turned back to Xie's house, summoned the servants and began to investigate the matter.

Gu Zhiyi and her family servants came to a small restaurant and asked the owner if he had seen any suspicious people. The owner was a middle-aged man. He looked at Gu Zhiyi and said hesitantly, "Madam, this matter involves too much. If I tell the truth, I am afraid it will bring disaster."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly: "Don't worry, we in the Xie Mansion will keep it a secret for you. You just need to tell us what you saw, and we will distinguish right from wrong."

Hearing this, the shop owner nodded and said, "That noon, I did see a man in black break into Xie's house. He was agile and moved quickly. I suspected he was a thief, but I didn't dare to make it public."

Gu Zhiyi looked at the shop owner gratefully: "Thank you for providing the clues, we will definitely find the real culprit."

Gu Zhiyi and the servants came to a remote alley again and asked a woman who was picking up garbage if she had seen any suspicious people. The woman looked up and looked at Gu Zhiyi with a trace of fear in her eyes: "Madam, I did see what happened that day, but I don't want to be involved in this storm."

Gu Zhiyi said softly, "We understand your concerns, but we must get to the bottom of this matter before we can clear your name. Don't worry, our Xie family will support you."

The woman hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "That evening, I saw a man in black running out of Xie's house in a panic. He seemed to be covered in blood."

Gu Zhiyi frowned: "Blood? Is someone injured?"

The woman nodded. “Yes, I saw it with my own eyes.”

Gu Zhiyi held the woman's hand gratefully: "Thank you for providing the clue, we will definitely find out the truth."

Finally, Gu Zhiyi and the butler came to a teahouse and asked the owner if he had seen anyone suspicious. The owner was a fat middle-aged man. He looked at Gu Zhiyi and said, "Madam, that afternoon, a man in black did break into the teahouse. He drank a cup of tea and left in a hurry."

Gu Zhiyi asked, "Is there anything special about him?"

The boss thought for a moment and said, "There is a scar on his hand, it must be a new wound."

Gu Zhiyi's heart moved: "Thank you boss for the clue, we will definitely find the real culprit."

……

Lu Chengfeng was so anxious that he walked around the room in circles. Finally, he slapped his thigh and made the final decision. He said, "Go find the madam!"

His furrowed brows revealed a hint of determination, as if he had made up his mind. He walked quickly to the door, opened it, and walked straight to the back garden of Xie's house.

At this time, in the back garden of Xie's house, Gu Zhiyi was sitting in the pavilion, holding a thread-bound ancient book in her hand. The breeze blew, and her clothes fluttered, like a fairy in a painting. Hearing footsteps, she raised her head, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes, and saw Lu Chengfeng walked in with a serious expression.

"Madam, I have something to ask you." Lu Chengfeng said sincerely, with a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

Gu Zhiyi gently put down the book in her hand and smiled: "Manager Lu, what makes you so anxious?"

Lu Chengfeng took a deep breath and said, "Madam, there have been some problems at the farm recently. I really can't solve them, so I came here to ask for your advice."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with concern. She motioned Lu Chengfeng to sit down, and then asked, "What's the specific situation?"

Lu Chengfeng sat down and told Gu Zhiyi all the difficulties the farm had encountered recently. He frowned and said with a heavy expression: "Madam, if it is not resolved in time, I am afraid that the farm will be in trouble. I really cannot bear this responsibility."

Gu Zhiyi listened quietly, with a thoughtful look in her eyes. She nodded slightly and said, "I understand. These problems are indeed difficult, but why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Lu Chengfeng smiled bitterly: "Madam, I wanted to solve it myself so as not to worry you. But now, I really can't do anything."

Gu Zhiyi patted Lu Chengfeng's shoulder gently, her expression gentle: "Manager Lu, you have worked hard. Now that things have happened, let's face it together. Tell me first, what is the most urgent problem to be solved now?"

A trace of gratitude flashed in Lu Chengfeng's eyes. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Madam, the farm's grain production has decreased, resulting in a decrease in income. At the same time, nearby villagers have left one after another due to difficulties in life, causing a sharp decrease in the farm's labor force. In addition, this year's weather is abnormal and pests and diseases are serious, making the farm's losses even more severe."