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

Gu Zhiyi never expected that someone almost lost his fiancée because of tasting the fruits she gave him.

As she sat down peacefully, she knew nothing about this. She also didn't know that Sheng Mingke was rushing to find Xie Xun to question him because his explanation to his fiancée had failed.

At this moment, Gu Zhiyi was sitting elegantly in Hanyifang, a famous ready-made clothing store, savoring the fragrant tea and nibbling on the exquisite snacks. Hanyifang, with its excellent quality, often welcomed and sent off many princes and nobles. Every cup of tea, every snack, and even every piece of fruit here was selected from the best quality products.

Gu Zhiping was sitting not far away. Although she was filled with resentment and wanted to destroy Gu Zhiyi's face, she could only suppress her anger and pretend not to see it. Even when others praised her, she had to play the role of a sisterly love. After all, she was really tired of listening to Gu Zhiyi bragging about her hundreds of concubines and sisters.

However, even if she remained silent, the gossips continued. The scandal of the real and fake daughter had caused a great uproar in the city. Who didn't know that Gu Zhiyi was just a country chicken who had luckily climbed up the ladder? Some people recalled that they had been dating this fake girl for ten years, and they felt that their identities had been insulted. What made them even more angry was that this country chicken was sent to the Gu Mansion just because of the favor of the God of Destiny, and because of the kindness of Minister Gu and his wife, she was married into the Ningguo Mansion, which was once powerful.

Those noble girls who wanted to get close to Xie Xun or the Ningguo Mansion were extremely disappointed after learning about this. Gu Zhiyi rarely participated in these occasions. Even if there were banquets or welcoming and sending-off ceremonies held in the aristocratic circle, they were all handled by Mrs. Xie herself. Now that they finally met Gu Zhiyi here, they naturally would not let this opportunity go easily.

An aristocratic girl in a gorgeous red dress gently sipped her tea, then put down the cup in a dignified manner. Her movements were noble and elegant. "Mr. Xie has been seduced by someone, and the wife of Duke Ningguo actually has the leisure to appreciate clothes here?"

The incident of Xie Xun rushing into the clinic holding a man the day before had already spread widely among the aristocratic circles. The secret of the Ningguo Mansion could no longer be concealed. Because of this, the eyes of these aristocratic girls looking at Gu Zhiyi were full of sarcasm.

Even if she was lucky enough to climb up the ladder, a country chicken is still a country chicken after all. Even if she is in the phoenix's nest, she can't become a phoenix. Seeing Mr. Xie's indifference to her, they are more convinced of this.

Gu Zhiping cast a look of anticipation, as if to say: I didn't say that, don't put it on me. She was secretly happy, looking forward to the ridicule of this fake.

Gu Zhiyi glanced at her coldly: "Constrain the smugness in your eyes. Don't forget that no matter what, I am nominally the eldest daughter of the Gu family. If I were to be humiliated in public, it would not only bring shame to the Shangshu Mansion, but also to you, the second daughter of the Shangshu Mansion. I don't understand why you can still laugh."

Gu Zhiping was speechless and didn't know how to respond: "I...how could I be laughing? Sister, you misunderstood me. I was worried about you and my brother-in-law..."

Although she wanted the impostor to die in her heart, she had to maintain the image she had created in the outside world - the kind-hearted little white flower who was bullied by the fake daughter but she couldn't bear to drive her out.

Gu Zhiyi didn't let her continue: "How can being brave and righteous become a shameful thing? If you see someone injured on the street, would you just stand by and let them die from excessive blood loss?"

They are all noble girls, eager to maintain their dignity.

Although few people present would care about the lives of ordinary people, they could not admit it frankly. The noble woman in red paused for a moment, looking a little uncomfortable, and said hesitantly: "That is of course impossible, but..."

"My husband is just following the orders of the emperor and advocating thrift and diligence. When he travels, he does not have as many followers as you do."

"He has no servants to command, so when he sees an injured person he can only rescue them himself. Don't you understand the difficulty of this?"

When Xie Xun stepped into the third floor, it was Gu Zhiyi's words that floated into his ears.

He suddenly stopped and stood there in a daze.

After being abandoned by his fiancée, Sheng Mingke's first reaction was to rush to his fiancée's house to seek forgiveness, even though he was not actually at fault.

However, his fiancée ordered the gatekeeper not to let him in, and no matter how much he begged, he was not allowed in. Sheng Mingke was furious and turned to look for Xie Xun.

After being scolded, Xie Xun learned that Gu Zhiyi was here and was ridiculed by Gu Zhiping, so he rushed over.

After more than a day of fermentation, the residents of the capital now all knew about the anecdote that he went to the clinic with a slim and handsome man in his arms, and he became a laughing stock and topic of conversation among the people.

Sheng Mingke was one of his few confidants. Although he complained that he lost his fiancée because of Xie Xun, he also understood that Xie Xun was somewhat innocent in the matter that his fiancée blamed him for. He also gave Xie Xun some advice and suggested that he go to Hanyifang to investigate.

"I think Miss Gu is not a good person. She might take this opportunity to push Miss Chao to the forefront. Then, you two will become the target of public criticism."

"As a young master of the Ningguo Mansion, you may not care, but Miss Chao, as a woman, may not be able to withstand the overwhelming rumors."

He never expected that Gu Zhiyi not only did not use this opportunity to slander the two of them, but instead protected them from the storm?

Just as he was still recovering from his shock, another noble lady tried to uncover Gu Zhiyi's "strong disguise": "I heard that the person Mr. Xie embraced was not a brave man, but his mistress?"

Gu Zhiping immediately pretended to be surprised: "It's not that serious, is it? Sister, not long after you and your brother-in-law got married, he already had a mistress outside?"

Immediately, she pretended to be indignant and said, "Sister, you don't have to be afraid. I will tell my father and mother about this when I return. They will definitely make the decision for you!"

Gu Zhiyi just sipped her tea and said calmly, "I don't object to my husband taking a concubine, so why does he have to keep a mistress outside?"

"The Ningguo Mansion has a small population. If someone can bring in new members, I will be overjoyed. How can I possibly stop it?"

She then looked at the noble ladies present with doubt: "Will you prevent the concubines in your mansion from giving birth to children?"

The noble ladies were speechless for a moment and didn't know how to answer.

Although there is dissatisfaction in the heart, who would speak it out? In marriage, the only initiative a woman can take is to divorce.

Although the law has been promulgated, few people dare to put it into practice.

As long as you don't dare take that step, you have to accept the reality that your husband may have other women and children.

They may express their dissatisfaction in their hearts and even conspire with those closest to them to remove obstacles, but they will never express it openly in public.