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

Xie Huiyi was horrified: "Mother, how do you know everything!"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes revealing a touch of tolerance and depth, and she said slowly: "Huiyi, mother naturally knows what's on your mind. After all, you are my daughter."

Her eyes gradually softened as she saw Xie Huiyi's shocked expression.

Xie Huiyi bit her lower lip tightly, with a flash of panic in her eyes. She originally thought that she could hide her thoughts perfectly, but she didn't expect that her mother had already seen through it. She took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and asked: "Mom, do you really know everything? Then do you know..."

Gu Zhiyi nodded gently and interrupted her daughter: "I know everything about you and Mr. Yan. Huiyi, do you know why your mother never stopped you from dating him?"

Xie Huiyi shook her head, her eyes full of doubts.

Gu Zhiyi sighed and said, "Because I know that you are a woman with your own opinions. You have your own judgment and pursuits. Mother doesn't want to restrict your wings. She only hopes that you can find the happiness that truly belongs to you."

Hearing her mother's words, Xie Huiyi felt a warm current in her heart. She held her mother's hand tightly, with tears of gratitude in her eyes: "Thank you, mother. But I... I really don't know what to do."

Gu Zhiyi patted her daughter's hand gently and comforted her: "Huiyi, don't worry. Mother will help you find a solution. But before that, you must tell mother why you have feelings for him?"

Xie Huiyi lowered her head, a blush appeared on her face, and she said softly: "Mother, in fact, I have known Master Yan for three years. He is gentle and knowledgeable. Every time I talk to him, I feel like I am bathed in spring breeze. Moreover, he is considerate to me, which makes me feel the love I have never felt before."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said, "It seems that this Mr. Yan is indeed a trustworthy person. But, Huiyi, have you ever thought about what this relationship will bring to you?"

Xie Huiyi raised her head, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "Mother, I know that this relationship may be hindered by the secular world, but I am willing to face everything bravely for love."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with admiration, and she said, "Okay, since you have the courage, mother will support you. However, before that, you must agree to one condition of mother."

Xie Huiyi looked at her mother in confusion: "Mom, what are the conditions?"

Gu Zhiyi said seriously, "You must let Master Yan come to propose marriage in person and let him prove that he has enough sincerity and ability to take care of you. Only in this way can mother hand you over to him."

Xie Huiyi's eyes flashed with joy when she heard this, and she quickly nodded and agreed: "Mother, I promise you. I will let Master Yan come to propose marriage in person."

Gu Zhiyi nodded with satisfaction.

……

The old Marquis of Yongxin Mansion looked at Gu Zhiyi with amazement. He had never seen such a talented and beautiful woman in his life.

Gu Zhiyi was seen with delicate makeup and picturesque eyes and eyebrows, sitting there with a graceful demeanor.

The old marquis couldn't help but sigh, no wonder Duke Ningguo doted on her so much.

"Madam, do you know why I am looking at you in such surprise?" The old marquis spoke slowly, his voice kind.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and behaved appropriately: "I don't know, I hope the Duke can teach me."

The old marquis nodded and said, "I have seen many women, but few are as talented and beautiful as you. I heard that you are good at managing household affairs and are deeply favored by Duke Ningguo. I can't help but be curious and want to ask you for advice."

Gu Zhiyi smiled softly and said, "My Lord, you are too kind. I am just doing my best to help my husband solve his problems. As for housework, I am just following the teachings of my ancestors and have some experience."

The old marquis' eyes flashed with admiration, and he said, "Madam, you are too modest. I have something to ask of you, and I wonder if you can agree to it?"

Gu Zhiyi was slightly stunned, and said, "Please tell me, my lord. I will do my best."

The old Duke sighed and said, "I have a little daughter named Qingqing, who is only fifteen years old. She is naughty and ignorant of worldly affairs. I want to marry her to the second son of the Duke of Ning. What do you think, Madam?"

Gu Zhiyi pondered for a moment and said, "Don't worry, Duke. I will discuss this matter with my husband. As long as my husband agrees, I will do my best to arrange the marriage for the two young people."

Hearing this, the old Duke showed a satisfied smile on his face: "With your words, I feel relieved."

……

After a moment of shock, a face suddenly appeared in Yongxinhou's mind: "You mean, Liu An?"

A hint of surprise flashed across the eyes of the Marquis of Yongxin, and then he became solemn. He raised his head and glanced at the wife of the Duke of Ningguo, Gu Zhiyi, and saw that she was dignified and elegant, but there was a hint of determination between her eyebrows.

"Yes, Marquis Yongxin." Gu Zhiyi's tone was calm, but it carried an unquestionable meaning, "Liu An... he is no longer the handsome young man he used to be, but a mysterious figure who controls most of the martial arts world."

Yongxin Hou frowned slightly, his expression becoming complicated. He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Zhiyi, how do you know this?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled lightly, with a hint of sadness in her eyes: "Marquis Yongxin, you may not know that Liu An and I once had an old relationship. Over the years, I have been paying attention to his movements, and it is because of this that I learned about his changes."

Yong Xinhou's eyes changed. He didn't expect that Gu Zhiyi and Liu An had such a connection. He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "So, how do you think we should deal with it?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes firm: "Marquis Yongxin, I think we should take the initiative and meet with Liu An first to see if we can find a way to resolve the situation."

Yongxin Hou pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Okay, then we will arrange a meeting as soon as possible. However, Zhiyi, you must be mentally prepared. Liu An is a man with deep scheming. We must not take it lightly."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "I know, Marquis Yongxin, I will handle it carefully."

……

A few days later, in the living room of the Ningguo Mansion, Marquis Yongxin and Gu Zhiyi sat opposite each other, waiting for Liu An's arrival.

The door opened slightly, and a figure slowly walked in. Liu An was dressed in black, with a handsome face, deep eyes, and a calm temperament, as if everything was under control.

Marquis Yongxin and Gu Zhiyi stood up at the same time, their eyes falling on Liu An. Liu An smiled slightly, bowed and said, "Marquis Yongxin, Madam Gu, I have long heard of your great name."

Yong Xin Hou nodded slightly and said, "Liu An, you are indeed not simple. We came here today to discuss something with you."

Liu An smiled gently, sat down, and said, "Marquis Yongxin, Madam Gu, please speak."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Liu An with a firm gaze: "Liu An, you now control most of the martial arts world. Do you know how many people in this martial arts world are suffering because of you?"

Liu An's eyes flashed, and he said, "Madam Gu, things are complicated. Everything I did was just to survive. If someone suffers because of this, then I can only say that this is their fate."