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

Gu Zhiyi shook her head and smiled, "Hui Xuan, you are the daughter of my Xie family. This headdress is just right for you. Besides, I know your father's vision. The headdress he chose for you is naturally excellent."

As soon as the words fell, Xie Huixuan lowered her head slightly, with a slight blush on her face. She gently fiddled with the silk handkerchief in her hand, and said in a somewhat shy voice: "Mother, you are too kind. These are all from my father. How dare I, a daughter, belittle myself."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Xie Huixuan, a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes. She gently patted Xie Huixuan's hand and smiled, "I am relieved that you can understand your father's intentions. Huixuan, you know that your father has been in a bad mood since your mother passed away. He chose the headgear for you so that you can feel his love even when he can't see you."

Xie Huixuan nodded, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes.

Gu Zhiyi looked at Xie Huixuan with eyes full of love. She sighed softly and said, "Huixuan, you know, I have been thinking about how to make you truly feel that you are not just a daughter in this family, but also a master."

Xie Huixuan raised her head, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes: "Mother, what do you mean?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes firm: "I plan to let you participate in some family affairs, so that you can truly feel that you are a part of this family. I know that this may be a little sudden for you, but I think this is the only way for you to grow up."

Xie Huixuan was slightly stunned, and then a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "Mother, your daughter is willing to try."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Xie Huixuan, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes.

"Okay, since you are determined, I am relieved. From today on, you will help me take care of household affairs, and I will guide you from the side."

Xie Huixuan took a deep breath and bowed slightly to show her respect: "My daughter will live up to her mother's expectations."

Gu Zhiyi patted Xie Huixuan's hand gently and said softly, "Go ahead and get ready. We'll be in the front hall soon."

The two of them walked out of the east wing together, passed through the winding corridor, and came to the front hall of Xie's mansion.

This is where the elders and distinguished guests of the family gather. At this moment, the hall is already full of people and the atmosphere is solemn and dignified.

Gu Zhiyi led Xie Huixuan to the center of the hall, and everyone looked up at them. Gu Zhiyi announced loudly: "From today on, Huixuan will help me take care of the household affairs. Dear elders and distinguished guests, please take care of her."

Everyone nodded and turned their eyes to Xie Huixuan.

Xie Huixuan felt a sense of pressure, but she tried to calm herself and saluted everyone with a smile.

Gu Zhiyi took Xie Huixuan to visit a distinguished guest. The distinguished guest was an old man with white hair. He looked at Xie Huixuan with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes: "Zhiyi, your daughter really looks more and more like you. She is not only beautiful, but also talented."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes full of pride: "Although she is my daughter, she also has many shortcomings, and I still need the guidance of the elders."

The old man nodded and turned to Xie Huixuan: "Your name is Huixuan, right? I heard that you have recently started to participate in family affairs. What do you think?"

Xie Huixuan was slightly stunned, and then she replied respectfully: "Sir, I think this is a kind of growth. Although there will be difficulties in the process, I am willing to work hard to overcome them."

Hearing this, the old man's eyes flashed with relief: "Okay, okay, where there is a will, there is a way. I believe that you will be able to become the pride of the Xie family."

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Gu Zhiyi led Xie Huixuan and strolled among the green bricks and red tiles of the Yongxin Marquis Mansion. The green bamboos on both sides swayed in the wind, making it look particularly quiet and peaceful.

The wife of Marquis Yongxin had been waiting at the gate of the mansion. When she saw them coming, her face was filled with a warm smile.

"Zhiyi, Huixuan, you are here. I have been looking forward to your visit for a long time. The Yongxin Marquis Mansion is of great significance. I will show you around later." The wife of the Yongxin Marquis warmly took Gu Zhiyi's hand and walked into the mansion together.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and patted the wife of the Yongxin Marquis's hand to express her gratitude. Xie Huixuan followed closely behind them, looking at the ancient mansion curiously.

Walking into the Yongxin Marquis Mansion, Gu Zhiyi couldn't help but sigh: "What a magnificent mansion!"

After hearing this, the wife of Marquis Yongxin showed a proud look on her face: "Of course, Marquis Yongxin is a top official of the dynasty, so this mansion is naturally extraordinary."

The group walked through the front hall and came to the back garden, which was filled with rockery, flowing water, singing birds and fragrant flowers, creating a scene of a paradise.

Gu Zhiyi looked at the beautiful scenery, secretly envious, and couldn't help but think of her youth.

"Zhiyi, look at these pavilions and towers, which one of them is not ingenious? The flowers and plants in this garden are all rare species." The wife of Marquis Yongxin said proudly.

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly and said, "Madam is really good at teaching, and she can make this mansion so vibrant."

Upon hearing this, the wife of the Marquis of Yongxin smiled even more brightly: "Zhiyi, you are too kind. By the way, Huixuan, what do you think of this mansion?"

Xie Huixuan widened her eyes and looked around curiously. After thinking for a while, she said, "Mother, this mansion is indeed beautiful, but I think the most beautiful thing is the people."

The wife of the Marquis of Yongxin was stunned for a moment, then she smiled even more happily: "Huixuan is right, the most beautiful thing is people. Zhiyi, look, which servant in this mansion is not well-trained? This is all thanks to my husband's strict management."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, but secretly sighed in her heart that although the Yongxin Marquis Mansion was magnificent, people's hearts were the most difficult to manage.

The three of them continued to tour the mansion, and the wife of the Marquis of Yongxin kept introducing the anecdotes and stories in the mansion. Gu Zhiyi and Xie Huixuan listened with great interest and expressed admiration from time to time.

Walking into a quiet courtyard, the wife of Marquis Yongxin said, "This is my husband's study. He reads and reviews official documents here every day. If you are interested, you can go in and take a look."

Gu Zhiyi and Xie Huixuan smiled at each other and followed the wife of Marquis Yongxin into the study. The study was filled with fragrance, the bookshelves were filled with all kinds of books, and some official documents and letters were scattered on the desk.

Gu Zhiyi looked at the letters and couldn't help but wonder: "Madam, what are the contents of these letters?"

The wife of Marquis Yongxin smiled slightly and said, "These are the letters my husband exchanged with the ministers in the court, and some are family letters. He has to deal with these affairs every day and is very busy."

Xie Huixuan looked at the letter on the desk and suddenly remembered something. She said, "Mother, I heard that Lord Yongxinhou was seriously injured. I wonder who did it?"

The wife of Marquis Yongxin's eyes narrowed and her face became serious: "This matter is also a story from the past. Back then, my husband fought bravely on the battlefield and made great contributions to the Western Wei Dynasty. However, this also aroused jealousy and someone secretly murdered him. Fortunately, he was discovered in time and was able to save his life."

After hearing this, Gu Zhiyi couldn't help but sigh: "So that's how it is. This shows how dangerous the world is and how unpredictable people's hearts are."