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

Gu Zhiyi wiped away her tears and suppressed her excitement. She stared at Jiang Minyun and said firmly, "Senior sister, you don't know that the son of the Ye family is named Ye Yinli. He is not a good man. I have heard from the servants of the Ningguo Mansion that Ye Yinli has kept many women outside, and he has a violent personality and has no respect for women. If you marry him, you will definitely suffer."

Jiang Minyun's face turned pale instantly when she heard this. She didn't expect that the family she was about to marry into would be like this. Her heart was filled with fear and uneasiness, but she still tried to stay calm: "Zhiyi, how can you be sure that such a thing is true? What if it's just gossip from the servants?"

"And also because I once heard Madam Jiang and your aunt discussing how to marry you into the Ye family and torture you." Gu Zhiyi continued crying.

Jiang Minjun's face turned pale instantly after hearing this. She trembled and grasped Gu Zhiyi's sleeve tightly, her eyes full of shock and disbelief. She widened her eyes, as if she had seen something horrible, and asked weakly, "Are you telling the truth? Did they really say that?"

Jiang Minyun's eyes were red, flashing with uncontrollable anger, and her fingers tightly grasped the edge of the table, as if she wanted to crush the entire tabletop. She stared at the senior sister who had once given her warmth and care, and the pain in her heart surged like a tide.

"Mother, she...how could she be so heartless?" Jiang Minyun's voice trembled, tears welled up in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall. "When I was a child, she always held me to very high standards. If I made the slightest mistake, she would scold me, or even beat me. I thought it was because she wanted me to become a successful person, and hoped that I could achieve something, but now...now I know that she just wanted to use me to achieve her own goals."

Gu Zhiyi nodded sadly, tears falling on the back of her hand, she bit her lips hard, trying to control her emotions. She looked at Jiang Minyun, her eyes full of worry.

"Senior Sister, I don't know what to say. I...I'm just worried about you." Gu Zhiyi said in a trembling voice.

"Senior Sister, you still have me. I will always be by your side and help you through this difficult time." Gu Zhiyi said firmly.

Jiang Minjun looked at Gu Zhiyi, with a hint of gratitude in her eyes. She knew that Gu Zhiyi was sincere. She gently held Gu Zhiyi's hand and said with a smile: "Zhiyi, thank you. I feel very relieved to have you by my side."

Jiang Minjun couldn't hold back her tears when she heard this. She lowered her head and let her tears wet her clothes, but she didn't make a sound. Gu Zhiyi looked at her and couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

"I know that this marriage is a huge pressure for you." Gu Zhiyi said softly, "But don't forget that you have the right to choose your own destiny. If you feel that this marriage is unfair to you, then you have the right to refuse."

Jiang Minjun raised her head, her eyes flashing with determination. She looked at Gu Zhiyi, her lips slightly raised, as if she was smiling, but also as if she was crying, with a trace of confusion and fear in her eyes: "Reject? But how can I refuse? Mother has already decided, this marriage cannot be changed. Moreover, the Ye family has a huge influence in the court. If I refuse, I am afraid it will bring trouble to my father."

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly. She knew that Jiang Minjun's concerns were not unreasonable. The interests involved in this marriage were too complicated. She pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Minjun, I know your concerns, but you have to understand that marriage is your own business, and you have the right to decide your own happiness. If this marriage really makes you suffer, then even the Jade Emperor cannot force you. As for the Ye family, I will find a way to help you solve it."

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Gu Zhiyi walked into the Ningguo Mansion tiredly. As she walked, she said to the maid Hongying behind her, "I'm tired, let's get ready for lunch."

Hongying agreed and was about to lead Gu Zhiyi to her bedroom when suddenly a maid ran out from the inner courtyard in a panic, reporting: "Madam, it's bad! The eldest young master's favorite concubine, Aunt Li, had a miscarriage. She is now blaming the eldest young master's wife, Wu Jingying, for it. The eldest young master has asked for a divorce!"

When Gu Zhiyi heard this, the fatigue on her face instantly disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression. She stopped and looked at the maid, frowning slightly.

Hongying was watching Gu Zhiyi's expression change, and her heart tightened. She knew that this matter was very serious, and the lady would definitely make a decision.

Gu Zhiyi pondered for a moment, then said to Hongying: "Hongying, go and find out the details first. I want to know the truth of the matter."

Hongying immediately obeyed the order and left quickly. Gu Zhiyi sat on a chair beside her, waiting quietly.

After a while, Hongying came back and told Gu Zhiyi in detail what she had learned. It turned out that after Aunt Li had a miscarriage, she lost control of her emotions and accused Wu Jingying of deliberately pushing her down, causing her miscarriage. When the eldest son Xie Yunchen learned about this, he was furious and immediately asked for a divorce.

After listening to Hongying's narration, Gu Zhiyi's expression became more serious. She pondered for a long time, and then said to Hongying: "Hongying, this matter involves the eldest young master and the young mistress. I can't easily draw a conclusion. Go and ask around to see if there are other evidence or witnesses. I want to thoroughly investigate this matter."

Hongying agreed and left again. Gu Zhiyi sat on the chair, waiting for news from Hongying.

As time went by, Gu Zhiyi felt more and more depressed. If this matter was not handled properly, it would cause disputes within the Ningguo Mansion and even affect the reputation of the entire family.

"Hongying, forget it. I want to know the situation myself. Let's go to Jingchenyuan where Xie Yunchen lives." Gu Zhiyi stood up and said.

As soon as Gu Zhiyi finished speaking, Hongying hurriedly followed her, and the two of them walked through the winding corridors and came to Jingchen Garden. From a distance, they could hear Xie Yunchen's harsh rebuke and Wu Jingying's subtle crying.

Walking into Jingchen Garden, Gu Zhiyi saw Xie Yunchen wearing a dark green robe, with a stern face, standing in front of a group of servants, pointing at Wu Jingying and scolding her. Wu Jingying was wearing a lavender dress, with a pale face and blood at the corners of her mouth, but she still gritted her teeth and insisted on her position.

"Stop it!" Gu Zhiyi's voice was clear and firm, instantly quieting the scene. The servants put down their whips and stepped aside. Xie Yunchen turned his head and looked at Gu Zhiyi with a complicated look, seeming a little surprised.

Gu Zhiyi said in a deep voice: "Master, why is this happening? Wu Jingying is your legally married wife after all, how can you treat her like this?"