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

Seeing this, Gu Zhiping gritted her teeth secretly and cursed in her heart: "Useless thing!"

Gu Zhiyi looked at the speechless ladies and found it very interesting.

They are also mistresses in the mansion like herself, and there are many sisters in the mansion who are eyeing them and trying to compete with them for their husbands' favor. What qualifications do they have to dare to laugh at her here?

Suddenly, Gu Zhiyi's eyes moved slightly, and she turned back abruptly: "You are here?"

She was so focused on the heated argument with someone that she didn't notice Xie Xun approaching quietly.

When she thought about him hearing the affectionate way she addressed him as "husband", she felt sick in her chest.

The reason why she said this was just to teach those women a lesson in public.

She always carefully protected Xie Xun's dignity. In fact, she was also protecting her own dignity and the dignity of the old Duke and his wife. She didn't want to be the object of criticism wherever she went.

These people may appear sympathetic on the surface, but how many people in the world can truly empathize with others?

Most people just want to make fun of other people's suffering.

and……

After today, if Xie Xun still has a shred of self-respect, he will not dare to behave recklessly outside.

He and Chao Yunxuan should either break up completely or take her into his house and officially give her the status of a concubine.

No matter what choice he made, Gu Zhiyi was happy to accept it.

The noble ladies around also followed Gu Zhiyi's gaze and noticed Xie Xun, and they all showed surprised expressions: "Master Xie?"

Xie Xun suppressed the confusion in his heart and walked steadily to Gu Zhiyi's side: "I heard that you were here, so I couldn't help but come here."

The viewing banquet at Hanyifang was originally held for all aristocratic classes, including male aristocrats.

However, most men have little interest in such banquets. Except for a very small number of husbands who love their wives, or sons who have to accompany their mothers, there are very few male guests.

Despite this, even though we know that many chairs will remain empty, we still have to put them there.

Xie Xun sat down opposite Gu Zhiyi, feeling guilty and wanting to make amends: "If you like any clothes later, feel free to buy them."

Gu Zhiyi was a little surprised.

Did the sun rise from the west today?

She soon realized that he was trying to make amends out of guilt.

Naturally, she would not let go easily of the sucker who came to her door.

Besides, half of this wealth will end up in her pocket.

"Sir, are you really planning to give it to me?" Although she knew that he would not take back the gift, Gu Zhiyi still asked to avoid any disputes in the future.

"Of course." Xie Xun answered firmly.

"No matter what happens in the future, you will never regret it? And you will never ask for it back?" Gu Zhiyi continued to ask.

Xie Xun was speechless and silent for a moment before he said helplessly, "Am I that kind of person in your eyes?"

Gu Zhiyi was noncommittal: "Maybe you weren't like this originally, but who can guarantee that you won't change under the influence of others?"

Xie Xun remained silent.

He recalled his experiences during this period and reluctantly admitted that he really had no right to deny it.

He could only reassure again and again: "Don't worry, I will never ask for the clothes or money back in any way."

"it is good."

Only then did Gu Zhiyi smile with satisfaction.

The two people didn't talk loudly. The hall was filled with people and it was not easy to hear their conversation. Others could only see Gu Zhiyi's bright smile and Xie Xun's seemingly helpless but doting smile in his eyes.

Gu Zhiping was so angry that she clenched her fists, and her long nails almost dug into her flesh.

Has Xie Xun been blinded?

She is the genuine daughter of the Gu family, possessing the pure bloodline of the Shangshu Mansion, a true lady from a noble family!

But he was cold as ice to her!

Now, he dotes on this fake one!

Didn’t he say that he only loves Chao Yunxuan?

Gu Zhiyi ignored the gaze in the distance that almost pierced her. After getting Xie Xun's assurance, she was in a good mood and was too lazy to pay attention to those meaningless disputes.

After all, once today's good story spreads, Hongniang's reputation will surely soar, and she will firmly take root in the prosperous place of Hanyifang. This is undoubtedly a strong proof of her talent.

With her firm belief, her long-cherished wish will surely come true in the near future.

In a flash, the grand viewing feast slowly began.

The butler of Hanyifang came on stage first. After a humble speech, a talented entertainer came in. She gently stroked the pipa, and a clear and melodious tune, like the sound of nature, instantly filled the entire banquet hall and awakened the enthusiasm of the people.

Next came the much anticipated clothing show.

The reason why Hanyifang could hold such a grand viewing banquet was all due to the effortless works of the five gold medal embroiderers. So, a wonderful duel between the embroiderers was staged on the stage.

The first to take the stage was the most experienced embroiderer. Her three works were all floral-themed, with bold colors that made it hard to look away at first sight, and the beauty of the works made people look back many times.

After the first round of presentations, an eloquent storyteller took the stage and told a touching love story about a rich girl and a down-and-out scholar. The story was full of ups and downs, and in the end the rich girl resolutely gave up everything and spent the rest of her life with the scholar. The scholar lived up to everyone's expectations and, after passing the imperial examination, he married the rich girl as his wife.

The noble ladies present were fascinated by what they heard. At this moment, they all hoped that their loved ones would work hard for them and win a prominent status for them.

The storyteller was quite satisfied with the reactions of the crowd. He was confident that he was the most famous storyteller in the city and that even the most ordinary stories could become memorable through his mouth.

However, at this moment, a sneer of contempt sounded in his ears.

The laughter sounded like a chuckle, but it did not contain any joy, instead it revealed a hint of sarcasm.

The storyteller looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the speaker was a young beauty in a gorgeous floral dress.

That beautiful face was so beautiful that it made people's hearts flutter, as pure and flawless as the morning dew, making it impossible for people to have any distracting thoughts.

The storyteller quickly looked away, pretending not to hear the sarcastic voice.

He has told this story countless times over his many years of storytelling.

However, as his fame and wealth grew, he felt more uncomfortable every time he spoke about it.

He has a daughter too.

He is also a small wealthy man.

Whenever he thought about the possibility that his daughter might abandon her family for a poor boy with an uncertain future, even if that poor boy eventually became the top scorer in the high school entrance examination, he could not sleep and his heart was filled with suffocating pain.

However, the storyteller didn't care at all. At this moment, Gu Zhiping screamed, "Sister, were you expressing your dissatisfaction just now?"

Then, with an innocent look on her face, she asked curiously, "But why, sister? Do you really think that this gentleman's story is not exciting enough?"

People cast glances at him, some with contempt, some with disgust, some with gloating, and some with indifference.