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The old lady stared at the bracelet with some distress, explaining: "You have to wear it for a while to feel its effect."

Gu Zhiyi gently held the old lady's hand, with concern in her eyes, and said softly: "Grandma, you don't have to worry so much. I understand the preciousness of this bracelet. But, you see, the root of my illness has gradually stabilized. This bracelet is just the icing on the cake for me."

The old lady smiled slightly, a trace of relief flashed in her eyes, but she was still a little worried: "Zhiyi, you are always so strong, and even an old woman like me can't help but worry about you. Well, since you have made it so clear, I will not force it. However, this bracelet has an extraordinary origin, you must cherish it."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly and put the bracelet on carefully. She gently turned her wrist, feeling the gentle breath coming from the bracelet, and couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

"Grandma, can you tell me the origin of this bracelet?" Gu Zhiyi asked curiously.

The old lady sighed, her eyes became deep, as if she was recalling the past: "This bracelet was given to your great-grandfather by a foreign woman who was rescued on the battlefield. The woman was grateful for your great-grandfather's life-saving grace, so she gave him this bracelet. Later, your great-grandfather passed it to your grandfather, and your grandfather passed it to me. This bracelet has accompanied our Gu family for three generations and witnessed the rise and fall of our family."

Gu Zhiyi listened to her grandmother's words and could not help but feel a surge of reverence in her heart. She knew that this bracelet was not only a precious gift, but also a family inheritance.

"Grandma, I will definitely cherish this bracelet and live up to the expectations of my family." Gu Zhiyi said firmly.

At this time, footsteps were heard outside the door. It turned out to be the housekeeper of the Xie Mansion. He held an envelope in his hand and handed it to the old lady: "Old lady, this is a letter from Mrs. Xie, please take a look."

The old lady took the envelope, opened it and looked at it, her face suddenly changed. She hurriedly handed the letter to Gu Zhiyi, with worry in her eyes.

Gu Zhiyi took the letter and read it hastily, her expression becoming serious. The letter said that Mrs. Xie had learned that Gu Zhiyi was seriously ill, so she sent someone to visit her and brought a bottle of precious medicinal materials, hoping to bring a turn for the better for Gu Zhiyi's condition.

"Grandma, this bottle of medicinal herbs is extremely precious. What should we do?" Gu Zhiyi asked.

The old lady pondered for a moment, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "Zhiyi, this bottle of medicinal materials is indeed precious to us, but compared with the efficacy of your medicine, it is nothing. You should keep this bottle of medicinal materials first, and when the condition stabilizes, send it back to Xie Mansion to show your gratitude."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, feeling grateful for her grandmother's care. She put the herbs away carefully, then turned to the old lady and said, "Grandma, I want to ask you a question."

The old lady looked at her and smiled, "Zhiyi, if you have any questions, just ask."

Gu Zhiyi bit her lower lip and said hesitantly, "Grandma, I heard that Mrs. Xie had an old relationship with you. Is this true?"

The old lady smiled slightly, revealing a look of reminiscence. Zhiyi, you are really smart. Yes, I did have an old relationship with Mrs. Xie. At that time, our two families were neighbors. She and I grew up together and we had a deep relationship. But later, due to family reasons, we had to separate. "

A hint of curiosity flashed in Gu Zhiyi's eyes: "Grandma, why didn't you choose to be with Madam Xie?"

The old lady sighed, her eyes revealing endless sorrow: "Zhiyi, some things are not what we want them to be. At that time, my family encountered difficulties. In order to preserve the honor of the family, I had to leave Mrs. Xie and marry a powerful official. Although I had no feelings for that official, I had to endure it for the sake of the family."

Gu Zhiyi couldn't help but feel sorry for her grandmother when she heard what she said.

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Gu Zhiyi took a bite of the melon, the sweet juice filled her mouth, she closed her eyes slightly, enjoying the tranquility and deliciousness. Hearing Xie Yunchen's words, she opened her eyes and looked at him innocently: "Is there any problem? This melon is a specialty of the northern border, I just want to try it."

Xie Yunchen sat at the other end of the table, a hint of teasing flashed in his deep eyes. He chuckled and said, "Mother, the melons from the northern border are indeed precious, but do you know the story behind these melons?"

Gu Zhiyi frowned, put down the melon in her hand, and looked at Xie Yunchen in confusion: "Oh? What's the story behind it?"

Xie Yunchen smiled slightly and said slowly: "This melon was originally a tribute from Northern Xinjiang to the imperial court. Later, due to the war, the King of Northern Xinjiang gave the melon as a gift to some dignitaries in order to win over the imperial court. Unexpectedly, this melon caused a sensation in the capital. Everyone rushed to taste it, and the price also rose sharply."

Gu Zhiyi listened with great interest and couldn't help but sigh: "So this melon has such a story. What is the secret behind it?"

Xie Yunchen smiled mysteriously: "In fact, the secret of this cantaloupe lies in its seeds. In order to maintain the quality of the cantaloupe, the King of Northern Frontier deliberately buried the seeds deep underground and only selected the best melon seeds for planting every year. Moreover, the planting process must also undergo strict screening and cultivation to cultivate such sweet and delicious cantaloupe."

Gu Zhiyi listened attentively and couldn't help clapping her hands: "So that's how it is. The King of Northern Frontier really has good intentions! Shouldn't we also cherish these melons and not waste them?"

Xie Yunchen nodded and said seriously, "That's right, mother. Although this melon is precious, it is the gift of the King of Northern Frontier. We should cherish this gift and not let it down."

Gu Zhiyi nodded with emotion. She looked at Xie Yunchen with a hint of pride in her eyes: "Yunchen, you have really grown up and understand a lot of things. I am very pleased."

Xie Yunchen smiled slightly, with a hint of humility in his eyes: "Mother, you are overpraising me. I only know a little bit. However, I think the story behind this melon has given us a revelation."

Gu Zhiyi looked at him curiously: "What revelation?"

Xie Yunchen pondered for a moment and said, "The reason why this melon is precious is because of the dedication and hard work behind it. If our Xie Mansion wants to prosper for a long time, we must also work hard and continue to accumulate foundation. Only in this way can we remain invincible in troubled times."

After hearing this, Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with approval, and she patted Yun Chen's hand: "Yun Chen, very good. I will tell this truth to other people in the mansion, and let everyone work together to contribute to the future of the Xie Mansion."

Xie Yunchen nodded. He looked at Gu Zhiyi with a hint of worry in his eyes. "Mother, do you know that the cultivation technology of melons in the northern border has attracted the attention of the court? Will they try to introduce this technology to the Central Plains, thereby reducing the value of melons?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of confidence in her eyes: "Yun Chen, you don't have to worry. The cultivation technology of the Northern Frontier melon is not a one-day job. It is not easy to introduce it to the Central Plains. Moreover, we have the support of the King of Northern Frontier. I believe they dare not act rashly."