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

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said: "These problems are indeed serious. But we can't just sit there and wait for death, we have to find a way to solve them. We have to start from the inside of the farm and reduce grain production. We also have to find a way to attract villagers back. As for pests and diseases, it is necessary to seek help from professionals."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Lu Chengfeng's eyes, and he asked anxiously: "Madam, how should we proceed?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Manager Lu, go and prepare first. We will go to the farm to check it out tomorrow. I will ask my father to send someone over. He is an expert in this area. At the same time, I will mobilize the servants and families of the Ningguo Mansion to help the villagers rebuild their homes."

Lu Chengfeng stood up excitedly, his eyes sparkling with gratitude and admiration: "Madam, you are so wise! I will go and prepare it now."

……

"Mother..." Xie Yunchen stepped forward anxiously, not knowing what to do. His eyes were full of worry, and his brows revealed deep anxiety.

Lady Gu Zhiyi of the Ningguo Mansion sat on an exquisite sandalwood chair, her face half covered by a veil. She gently put down the silk handkerchief in her hand and said calmly, "Yun Chen, what's wrong with you?"

Xie Yunchen's throat rolled, and he tried his best to appear calm: "Mother, today in the court, the emperor suddenly announced that he would select a new top scholar for our country. I... I am worried that this selection will be disadvantageous to me."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of approval in her eyes: "Yun Chen, you are too concerned. What can a mere number one scholar do to you? You just need to do your best, and God will take care of the rest."

Xie Yunchen felt relieved after hearing this, but he was still a little worried: "Mother, I'm worried that someone will secretly make trouble in this selection. After all, I have been a candidate for the top prize for two consecutive years."

Gu Zhiyi sighed softly, with endless worry in her eyes: "Yun Chen, you are too clever for your own good. The court is full of ever-changing situations, how can you deal with them one by one?"

Xie Yunchen asked anxiously: "Then mother, what should I do?"

Gu Zhiyi slowly stood up, walked to Xie Yunchen, and patted him gently: "Yunchen, you must remember to stay calm at all times. In this Ningguo Mansion, you are the master, and you must have the bearing of a master."

Xie Yunchen nodded, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Mother, I will remember your teachings."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, turned around and walked to the window, looking at the colorful flowers outside the window, and said: "Yun Chen, do you know? The reason why the Ningguo Mansion can prosper is due to the efforts of three generations of our family. Now, this heavy responsibility is handed over to you, you must take good care of yourself."

"Mother, I will try my best." Xie Yunchen said in a deep voice.

Gu Zhiyi turned around and stared at Xie Yunchen with a sharp gaze: "Yunchen, do you know why I kept you in the mansion and didn't let you go out to gain experience?"

Xie Yunchen shook his head: "Mother, I really don't know."

Gu Zhiyi sighed: "Yun Chen, you are the eldest son of my Xie Mansion, and the honor of the entire family is on your shoulders. I let you stay in the mansion so that you can better understand the family's heritage and let you understand that the glory of this Xie Mansion is not achieved overnight."

Xie Yunchen suddenly realized, and a hint of gratitude flashed in his eyes.

Gu Zhiyi nodded, with a hint of relief in her eyes: "Okay, Yunchen, I believe you will do well."

……

"Mother..." Xie Huiyi panicked and wailed helplessly: "I, I don't want you to get hurt..."

There was a hint of tenderness in Gu Zhiyi's eyes. She gently stroked Xie Huiyi's hair and said slowly: "I know, my child, you have always been so considerate."

Xie Huiyi's tears had not yet dried. She clutched Gu Zhiyi's clothes tightly, and her voice was choked with sobs: "Mother, I...I don't want you to get involved in this dispute because of me."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a firm look in her eyes: "Silly child, as a mother, how can I watch you face all this?"

A trace of gratitude flashed in Xie Huiyi's eyes, but she was still worried: "But this fight is too dangerous, mother, you..."

Gu Zhiyi patted her hands gently and interrupted her: "Huiyi, have you forgotten that I was once a chivalrous woman in the martial arts world? How could I be easily stumped by such trivial matters?"

Xie Huiyi's eyes showed some surprise. She didn't expect her mother to have such a past. She stared at Gu Zhiyi closely, as if trying to find some answers from her face.

Gu Zhiyi saw her confusion and smiled gently: "At that time, in order to protect your father, I traveled around the world. But later, for the sake of this family, I let go of the past."

Xie Huiyi looked at Gu Zhiyi affectionately: "Mother, I have grown up, let me protect you."

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently, her eyes full of love: "No, child, it is your mother's responsibility to protect you. However, you should also learn how to protect yourself."

The wind in the courtyard seemed to become gentle at this moment. Gu Zhiyi stood up, walked to the window, looked at the sky in the distance, and her tone became a little deep: "Huiyi, do you know? The most terrifying thing in this world is not the enemy, but betrayal."

Xie Huiyi's heart tightened. Her mother was telling the truth. She walked to Gu Zhiyi and gently held her hand: "Mom, I will remember it."

……

"Yunce, are you okay..." Gu Zhiyi broke free from the Jinyiwei and walked forward quickly, her eyes full of worry and heartache. Xie Yunce smiled slightly, trying to comfort his mother, but he couldn't hide the paleness and fatigue on his face.

"Mother, I'm fine. I just suffered some minor injuries." Xie Yunce's voice was weak but firm.

Gu Zhiyi gently stroked her son's face, tears quietly falling. She tightly held Xie Yunce's hand, fearing that she would lose her only support. At this time, a Jinyiwei came over and saluted, saying, "Madam Xie, I have been ordered to protect Master Xie. If I have not taken good care of him, please punish me."

Gu Zhiyi raised her head, her eyes swept over the Jinyiwei sharply, and said in a serious tone: "You Jinyiwei are indeed vigorous and resolute, but do you care about my son's safety?"

The Jinyiwei was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer. Seeing this, Xie Yunce hurriedly said, "Mother, they are also doing their duty, don't blame them."

Gu Zhiyi sighed. What her son said was the truth. She turned to the Jinyiwei and said, "You can leave. I want to talk to Yun Ce alone for a while."

The Jinyiwei withdrew as ordered, and Gu Zhiyi took Xie Yunce's hand and sat in the pavilion nearby. She looked at her son's face, feeling full of guilt.

"Yunce, your mother is sorry for you and made you endure so much." Gu Zhiyi's voice was choked with sobs.

Xie Yunce shook his head gently, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Mother, I don't blame you. I know you are doing this for my own good. It's just that this world is too dangerous, and I always want to share some of the burden with you."