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

A body tempered by merit can not only prolong life and maintain eternal youth, but also emit a charming glow from the inside out.

Gu Zhiyi herself did not feel it obviously, but others could see it and it was as if she had transformed into a fairy who had descended to earth.

Gu Zhiyi was slightly stunned. She looked down and found that her skin was completely different from that of ordinary people. It was as dazzling as jade.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, she quickly performed a secret gesture.

The light dissipated instantly like smoke.

Although the divine light was gone, her skin, tempered by the mysterious power, looked more delicate, smooth and flawless. Her fair cheeks were slightly flushed, like a newly-risen flower bud, beautiful and healthy.

Her eyes became clearer and brighter, and her lips were scarlet without any decoration.

Luoluo looked at the lady in the mirror, and her hand, which was about to put on makeup, stopped in mid-air: "Miss, you look like a lotus just emerging from the water. Those cosmetics will only cover up your natural beauty."

"Then no need."

Gu Zhiyi didn't like heavy makeup, but Luluo always liked to dress her up, especially after Mrs. Xie sent a large number of clothes and cosmetics. The little girl regarded her face as a blank canvas, trying to paint the most moving colors in the world. At this moment, she just went with the flow.

The Duke of Ningguo, who is usually busy, actually enjoyed breakfast at home today.

Although Xie Xun was blinded by love and angered Old Madam Xie many times, he was in awe of Duke Ningguo and sat at the dinner table properly today.

When Duke Ning saw him, his brows furrowed, "Did you fight the demon last night?"

Gu Zhiyi never thought that Duke Ningguo would be so harsh in his words.

Xie Xun's face was gloomy: "I just... stayed up late to study last night and didn't get enough rest."

"Oh?"

Duke Ningguo looked at his son deeply, neither nodding nor denying.

However, his gaze that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts made Xie Xun straighten his back involuntarily.

The atmosphere at the table became dull, and Mrs. Xie hurried out to smooth things over: "Okay, okay, let's eat first."

Duke Ningguo snorted coldly, but finally gave face to his wife.

But his expression was still ugly.

Although he does not interfere in the trivial matters in the backyard, it does not mean that he knows nothing about it.

Especially yesterday's incident, where the young master of Aojiang almost caused the death of a royal family member and was eventually taken back to the city by the princess of Duke Ningguo, has caused an uproar in the city.

Duke Ningguo lived a life of high moral character and was highly praised by everyone, but he never expected that in his later years, his reputation would be completely disgraced by his son!

After the meal, Duke Ningguo did not leave immediately.

If he didn't leave, others naturally wouldn't dare to leave their seats first.

Putting down his chopsticks, Duke Ning looked at his son with a gloomy face: "The exam is coming soon, and I don't want anything unexpected to happen. If these trivial matters affect your exam... don't even think about letting her enter the mansion and become your concubine. Even if she wants to become a shameless mistress, she must step over my dead body to cross this threshold!"

Xie Xun's body trembled slightly.

He pursed his lips tightly and promised after a moment: "Don't worry, father. Yunxuan is my reliable and virtuous wife. She will not interfere with my studies."

Madam Xie frowned, "Nonsense! How can that troublemaker be worthy of the title of a good wife? Zhiyi is the real good wife!"

Xie Xun opened his mouth, but was unable to refute.

Although Gu Zhiyi had only been in the job for a short time, she had already managed the Ningguo Mansion in an orderly manner and even helped him resolve the dispute with Yunxuan...

He could no longer deceive himself and could only remain silent.

Gu Zhiyi found that she seemed to have not fought for anything for herself. All the good and bad reviews had been said by the Ningguo couple. She could only feel helpless.

The atmosphere became increasingly tense. Mrs. Xie glanced at the bracelet on her wrist and suddenly thought of a clever suggestion: "By the way, Zhiyi, can you weave an equally exquisite bracelet for your father?"

Duke Ningguo was originally furious at his rebellious son, but after hearing those words, although his anger had not yet completely subsided, it was temporarily cooled down. He pricked up his ears and listened attentively.

This distinguished father-in-law was not in a position to ask his daughter-in-law for money and property directly, so he coughed lightly to cover up his embarrassment: "I am a Duke of a country, how can I be so decent if I am covered in jewels like a woman?"

Gu Zhiyi mistakenly thought that he didn't trust the bracelet's defensive power, but he went on to say, "Just choose some ordinary materials."

She thought to herself, isn't your jade ring made of jade? It must be a very rare and high-quality jade.

This father-in-law is really an example of saying one thing and thinking another, which makes people laugh.

She smiled softly and replied, "If father doesn't like bracelets, how about making a jade pendant? It has the same effect as the bracelet. If we can find a lightning-struck tree and make it into a wooden hairpin, the effect may be even more significant."

Lightning-struck wood is the best weapon for warding off evil spirits. The older the lightning-struck wood is, the stronger its power is and the more significant its effect in warding off evil spirits is. However, lightning-struck wood is rare, and very old wood is even harder to find than a needle in the sea.

Xie Xun was surprised to find that his father, who was always serious and rigid, became amiable in front of Gu Zhiyi, just like a kind father in an ordinary family. Gu Zhiyi was not afraid of the Duke of Ningguo, who was feared by countless court officials and even the emperor had to give way to him. She talked and laughed with great manners, as if she was just facing an elder from an ordinary family.

He felt that the worldview he had formed over the years was challenged. Was his stern father really so kind and amiable? Or did he only seem old-fashioned in front of Gu Zhiyi?

While Xie Xun was lost in thought, the two men on the other side had already reached an agreement on the material issue. The lightning-struck wood could not be found for the time being, so Gu Zhiyi agreed to make a jade pendant with jade as a temporary substitute, and then make a wooden hairpin as a gift after she found the lightning-struck wood.

Duke Ningguo could hardly hold back his smile. In order not to ruin his image, he could only suppress his smile and nodded with a stern face. However, the smile did not show on his face, but quietly hid in his eyes. His slightly cloudy eyes were full of smiles at the moment. This jade pendant that can make people forget their fatigue, even if he was busy for three consecutive days and nights, he would not feel the slightest bit of fatigue, right?

Xie Xun saw the hidden smile in his father's eyes and kept silent. He began to doubt whether he was really the biological son of Duke Ningguo. Perhaps there was a secret about Gu Zhiyi's life. Her parents were not ordinary people, but were taken away from Duke Ningguo and his wife by that cruel woman? In order to ease the pain of missing their daughter, Duke Ningguo and his wife adopted a baby boy from somewhere else?

Just as Xie Xun was thinking wildly, Gu Zhiyi and Old Lady Xie left hand in hand, and Duke Ningguo had returned to his usual serious demeanor. When an official came to report on the progress of his work, Duke Ningguo raised his eyelids slightly, showing his majesty: "Let him come to the study."

Very good. It seems that Duke Ningguo is not only dignified to him, but also to everyone except his mother and wife.

Just when Xie Xun was full of doubts about life, Gu Zhiyi showed a rare sincere smile: "I will go of course."