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

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes revealing great confidence: "I know Yunchen, he is smart and studious, as long as he works hard, he will definitely achieve success in liberal arts. Moreover, the glory of Ningguo Mansion is not just continued by inheriting the title. The tradition of our family is loyalty to Western Wei and care for the people. As long as Yunchen can uphold these qualities, the glory of Ningguo Mansion will be passed on forever."

After hearing this, Wu Jingying's eyes flashed with relief. She nodded slightly, and her tone became softer: "Madam is right, I am too anxious. I will fully support Yunchen to study liberal arts and pave the way for him."

"It's just that he didn't listen to what I said." Wu Jingying said aggrievedly, tears flashing in her eyes, as if she had suffered great injustice.

Lady Ningguo, Gu Zhiyi, gently patted Wu Jingying's hand, her eyes revealing deep concern and understanding: "I know you have good intentions, but Xie Yunchen..."

Gu Zhiyi sighed, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes: "He has been spoiled since he was a child, and he is stubborn and won't listen to other people's advice. The more you persuade him, the more disgusted he becomes."

Wu Jingying bit her lip, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes: "But, I am worried that if he continues like this, he will ruin his life. If he cannot inherit the title, where is the face of our family?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a gleam in her eyes: "You don't have to worry too much, I have an idea, maybe it can make him understand."

Wu Jingying's eyes sparkled with hope, and she asked anxiously, "Madam, do you have any ideas? Please tell me, I am willing to cooperate."

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently, her expression becoming serious: "I do have a way, but I need your cooperation. Also, if you don't do it well, Xie Yunchen might hold a grudge against you. Are you ready?"

Wu Jingying hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "I am willing to try, for him and for our family."

Gu Zhiyi nodded with satisfaction and said slowly: "What you need to do is to expose his dream. Let him know that it is not easy to inherit the title, and it is not something he can get by relying on his temper."

Wu Jingying frowned, a little worried: "But what should I do? If he knew, he would definitely hate me."

Gu Zhiyi smiled, with a sly look in her eyes: "You don't have to tell him directly, but guide him and let him find the problem himself. For example, you can try to let him get involved in some inheritance affairs and let him experience the hardships himself."

Wu Jingying's eyes flashed with doubt, but then she understood what Gu Zhiyi meant and nodded: "I understand, I will try to get him involved in some affairs and let him understand the hardships of inheriting the title."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and patted Wu Jingying's hand: "I believe you can do it well. However, before that, I want to remind you that if the matter is exposed, you may be hated by Xie Yunchen. Are you mentally prepared?"

Wu Jingying was silent for a moment, and a firm look flashed in her eyes: "I'm ready. For the family, for him, I am willing to take on everything."

Gu Zhiyi nodded with satisfaction, a hint of appreciation flashing in her eyes: "Okay, since you have decided, then I am relieved. However, you must remember that this matter must be kept confidential and not let anyone know."

Wu Jingying nodded, her expression becoming serious: "I'll remember that, ma'am."

Gu Zhiyi stood up and walked to the window, with a deep look in her eyes: "Okay, go and get ready. I believe you will succeed."

Outside the Fuyun Garden of the Ningguo Mansion, the wind and rain were dark, with lightning and thunder, reflecting Xie Yunchen's pale face. He knelt on his knees and cried to the house: "Mother, please forgive her! She is just an ignorant woman who doesn't know what consequences her actions will bring."

Gu Zhiyi sat in the room with a cold and arrogant look. She looked at Xie Yunchen kneeling outside the window, and a complicated look flashed in her eyes. She did not answer, but just looked at him quietly.

"Mother, please forgive her!" Xie Yunchen pleaded, kneeling on his knees in the rain, his clothes soaked and looking miserable.

Gu Zhiyi looked at him coldly, her eyes full of disappointment and determination: "Yun Chen, do you think your pleading can change everything? Do you think your tears can wash away her sins?"

Xie Yunchen's heart ached, but he still insisted: "Mother, I know Aunt Li made a mistake, but she has paid the price. Please have mercy and let her have a chance to live."

At this moment, Wu Jingying came over with an umbrella, she looked at Xie Yunchen with worry in her eyes. She tried to hand the umbrella to Xie Yunchen, but he pushed her away.

"What are you doing here? You turned a deaf ear to my requests and don't care about Aunt Li's life or death. You are not worthy of being my wife!" Xie Yunchen broke down and spoke harshly to Wu Jingying.

Wu Jingying was stunned, she looked at Xie Yunchen, her eyes full of pain. She said in a trembling voice: "Yunchen, you misunderstood me. It's not that I don't care about Aunt Li's life or death, but I think we should find out the truth of the matter before making a decision."

Hearing this, Xie Yunchen's anger seemed to subside slightly, but he still had an indifference and suspicion that was difficult to conceal. He sneered and said sarcastically: "Find out the truth? Who do you think you are? Do you think you can control the affairs of the Ningguo Mansion?"

Wu Jingying bit her lips tightly. The rain wet her hair and slid down her cheeks, but she seemed not to feel the cold. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her voice: "Although I am a woman, I also have the ability to distinguish right from wrong. Yun Chen, you know, I have never had any selfish intentions. Everything I do is for this family and for you."

A hint of complex emotions flashed in Xie Yunchen's eyes, but he quickly suppressed them. He turned around, looked at the hazy rain curtain, and said in a cold tone: "Do you think I will be moved by what you did?"

"No, it's not like that." Wu Jingying explained anxiously. Wu Jingying's voice was a little choked, but still firm: "I came here because the child in my belly is also your blood. I want to move here, I hope to get your care, and I also hope Zhiyi can take care of me personally, so that both me and the child can feel the warmth of home."

Xie Yunchen's body trembled slightly. He slowly turned his head and looked at Wu Jingying's slightly bulging belly. The doubts and shock in his heart surged like a tide. However, his personality made it difficult for him to express his emotions easily. His eyes were still cold: "Do you think a child can tie me down?"

Tears welled up in Wu Jingying's eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall. She tightly grasped Xie Yunchen's sleeve, her voice trembling: "Yunchen, I know that what I did in the past made you misunderstand me, but I really did it for your own good, for this family."