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

Gu Zhiyi was silent for a moment, then looked at Yao and said, "Mother, has it been a long time since you last saw my grandmother?"

As soon as the words fell, Yao's eyes froze slightly.

She bit her lip lightly, a trace of imperceptible complex emotions flashed in her eyes, and then she slowly said: "Yes, I haven't seen your grandmother for some years. Is she in good health?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in her eyes. Yao had always been in awe of her grandmother. She said softly, "Grandma is still in good health. She said she has been talking about mother recently and wants to see you."

A hint of surprise flashed across Yao's face, and then it became complicated.

Gu Zhiyi's grandmother is not an easy person to get along with, so this meeting may not be that simple.

"Then...then when are we going?" Yao asked hesitantly.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said softly, "Mother, what do you think?"

Yao was slightly stunned. She looked at Gu Zhiyi with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"Zhiyi, you know your grandmother's temper... I'm a little worried." Yao tried to persuade Gu Zhiyi.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of coldness in her eyes. She said softly, "Mother, don't worry, I will go with you. And I believe that you can handle the relationship with your grandmother well."

Yao looked at Gu Zhiyi, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"Well... okay." Yao said softly.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly. She looked at Yao, with a hint of pride in her eyes.

The next day, Gu Zhiyi and Yao set out together for their grandmother's house.

As the car drove on the official road, Yao became more and more nervous. She looked at the scenery outside the car window, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes.

Gu Zhiyi looked at Yao and smiled slightly.

Yao was terrified, but she didn't intend to comfort her. She wanted to see how much pressure Yao could bear.

The car finally stopped in front of the gate of my grandmother's house. Gu Zhiyi and Yao got out of the car together. They looked at the mansion in front of them and had an indescribable feeling in their hearts.

They walked through the main door and into the living room, where their grandmother, Old Lady Qiu from the Yongxin Marquis's mansion, was already waiting.

"Zhiyi, Yao, you are here." The voice of Old Lady Qiu sounded faintly.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly. She walked forward and bowed gently to Old Lady Qiu: "Grandma, Zhiyi is here to see you."

Yao also followed behind Gu Zhiyi and bowed to her grandmother: "Mother, Yao is here."

Old Lady Qiu looked at them and smiled slightly, but there was a hint of coldness in her eyes.

Although Old Lady Qiu's eyes were cold, her voice was still kind: "Zhiyi, Yao, you have all worked hard. Is there anything you want to tell me today?"

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently and smiled, "Grandma, Zhiyi just came to see you and has something to ask you."

Old Lady Qiu nodded slightly and motioned for them to sit down. After the two of them sat down, she slowly spoke: "Go ahead, Zhiyi, if you have anything to say, just tell your grandmother."

Gu Zhiyi bit her lip lightly, hesitated, and finally spoke: "Grandma, there are some things in the mansion recently. Zhiyi feels a little confused and wants to ask you for advice."

Old Lady Qiu smiled slightly, with a hint of approval in her eyes: "Go ahead, Zhiyi, grandma is listening."

Gu Zhiyi took a deep breath and said, "Grandmother, since my father passed away, my stepmother Yao has been in charge of the affairs of the mansion. But recently, Zhiyi found that my stepmother seemed to be interfering in my affairs too much, and even a little... overstepping her authority."

Old Lady Qiu's expression changed slightly, and the coldness in her eyes became even more intense. She turned to look at Yao and said calmly, "Yao, what do you have to say?"

Yao's face turned pale, and she stood up quickly, lowering her head and said, "Mother, Yao just wants to do her part for the Gu family, and she has no other intentions."

Old Lady Qiu looked at her coldly: "Do you know what it means to interfere in other people's affairs?"

Yao shi shuddered and raised her head: "Yao shi knows she is wrong, please mother punish me."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Yao and couldn't help but feel some sympathy. She said softly, "Grandma, stepmother also meant well. Zhiyi doesn't blame her."

Old Lady Qiu looked at Gu Zhiyi, with a hint of relief in her eyes: "Zhiyi, you are a kind child. But there are some things that you must learn to face on your own."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly to show her understanding.

At this time, Old Lady Qiu turned to look at Yao and said in a serious tone: "Yao, although you are my daughter-in-law, you cannot cross the line. Zhiyi has grown up, and you should let her make her own decisions about her affairs."

Yao's face turned pale and she nodded slowly: "Mother, Yao knows."

Old Lady Qiu looked at Gu Zhiyi again and said softly, "Zhiyi, you are a smart child. Grandma believes that you can handle these things."

Gu Zhiyi smiled and replied, "Don't worry, grandma. Zhiyi will work hard."

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the window. Gu Zhiyi's heart tightened, and she hurriedly got up to check. She saw a servant running over breathlessly, holding a letter in his hand: "Miss, this is a letter from outside, and your name is written on it."

Gu Zhiyi took the letter and was curious. She opened the envelope and found a note with a line of words on it: "Tomorrow at noon, in Meilin, East Suburb, I have something important to discuss with you."

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly. She didn't know who wrote the letter, nor did she know the other party's purpose. But she knew in her heart that she had to go.

She decided to go to Meilin in the eastern suburbs in person at noon tomorrow to see what the other party wanted to discuss.

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly, and her doubts grew. She glanced at Luluo beside her, and saw that Luluo was also looking at her with a worried look on her face. Gu Zhiyi took a deep breath, put away the letter, and turned to walk towards the hall.

"Luoluo, go and get ready. I'm going to the East Suburb Plum Grove at noon tomorrow." Gu Zhiyi ordered.

Luoluo hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Miss, are you going alone? None of us knows what is in the letter. What if it is a trap?"

Gu Zhiyi stopped and looked back at Luluo with a firm look in her eyes: "I know there are risks, but this matter is of great importance, I must go there in person. Don't worry, I will act carefully."

Luoluo didn't want to persuade her any further, so she quietly retreated and prepared to leave.

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The next day, as soon as the sun rose, Gu Zhiyi got up early and dressed carefully.

She changed into a lavender dress and wore a light pearl headdress, looking both dignified and beautiful. Green Rose watched from the side and couldn't help but admire: "The young lady is so beautiful today."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, looking at the bright sunshine outside the window, but she felt a little uneasy. She didn't know what kind of situation would be waiting for her.

At noon, Gu Zhiyi brought Luluo and several servants to the East Suburb Plum Forest. The plum blossoms in the plum forest were in full bloom, white as snow, and fragrant. However, at this moment, Gu Zhiyi had no mood to appreciate this beautiful scenery.

She stood in the middle of Merlin and looked around, only to see a figure walking out from the depths of Merlin. The man was wearing a black gown, with a handsome face and extraordinary temperament.

Gu Zhiyi was shocked, because this person was her cousin Lin Zixuan whom she had not seen for a long time.