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

Gu Zhiyi didn't care whether she was crazy or not. She ordered the servants of Ningguo Mansion to put her on the carriage and told the driver to report everything that happened today to the people in the Mansion in detail.

She knew that this action would definitely cause Gu Zhiping to be criticized by the Duke's wife, who had a strong personality and a strong desire to control her son, but for her, what did all this have to do with her?

She still remembered that when Gu Zhiping falsely accused her of abusing servants, which led to her being locked up in the woodshed by Madam Gu, she once questioned Gu Zhiping, asking if she didn't feel inner pain for such behavior?

However, Gu Zhiping's response at that time was extremely cold: "You are the one being punished, what does it have to do with me?"

Just as Gu Zhiping was loaded onto the carriage and was about to be sent to the Duke's Mansion, another group of people arrived at the gate of the Duke of Ning's Mansion.

These people were beating drums and gongs in great joy, and the scene was extremely lively.

Today is an important day for success in the imperial examinations, and everyone is focusing on the results of the imperial examinations and the whereabouts of the person who brought the good news.

As the focal figure of this imperial examination, Xie Xun had already attracted countless eyes, and the previous good news team had already attracted many onlookers.

Now seeing a group of people rushing towards the Ningguo Mansion again, the people of the capital were all surprised. Even some people who didn't care much about this followed suit, wanting to find out the purpose of this second group of people.

Not only the onlookers, but even Xie Xun himself and Gu Zhiyi, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, were shocked.

After all, there has never been a single imperial examination in which one person reported good news twice.

Could it be that Xie Xun’s previous ranking was wrong?

Gu Zhiyi even began to doubt her life.

Whether before or after her rebirth, apart from the fact that she was designed to marry Xie Xun, today's changes were the only thing she had not expected.

Madam Xie did not rush to meet them, but tactfully signaled Nanny Wen beside her to inquire on her behalf, so as not to misjudge the intentions of the visitors. After all, if these people did not come for Xie Xun, but mistakenly came to look for a candidate among the onlookers, wouldn't it be a huge joke?

Nanny Wen walked forward lightly, her words polite and appropriate, like a wisp of spring breeze blowing past: "Dear guests, may I ask who you are here to convey the good news to?"

Upon hearing this, the messenger let out a joyful laugh, his voice rising a few notches so that everyone around could hear: "Congratulations to Duke Ning, congratulations to Duke Ning, double happiness has come, so joyous!"

"The purpose of our trip is to congratulate Madam Xie!"

"Madam Xie has been honored by His Majesty with his special favor, and has been personally appointed as a doctor in the Ministry of Justice. She will take up her post in the Ministry of Justice after the Qionglin Banquet!"

Without waiting for Gu Zhiyi to react, Gu Zhiping had already jumped off the carriage, her emotions out of control and she was like a madman: "You are all liars! What you said are all lies! How dare you forge the imperial decree? Don't you know that this action will lead to the extermination of your entire family!"

Although the number of female officials in the Western Wei Dynasty was not uncommon in the past hundred years, and some of them even shone brightly in key positions, however!

Those female officials had to work hard and scheme for years or even decades before they could barely climb to that position.

Even the princess from a hundred years ago was qualified to attend court only because of her outstanding contributions.

And what does Gu Zhiyi rely on?

This question is not only the doubt in Gu Zhiping's mind, but also what Xie Xun and his mother and the people watching at the scene want to know.

After nearly twenty years of hard study and with the protection of Duke Ningguo, Xie Xun has just won the title of third place in the imperial examination. It remains to be seen whether he can make further progress in the future.

However, it was impossible for him to directly hold a fifth-rank official position at first.

Among the crowd of onlookers, there were countless diligent students who had worked much harder than Xie Xun, but were unable to pass the exam for various reasons.

Even if some of the candidates had the opportunity to serve as officials in the court in the future, they could only start from the lowest level positions.

However, the daughter-in-law of the Ningguo Mansion easily ascended to the throne of a fifth-rank official!

You know, in the Western Wei Dynasty, the fifth-rank officials in the capital were already powerful people who had the qualifications to attend court!

In an instant, all eyes were focused on Gu Zhiyi. Shock, curiosity, and envy were intertwined, but more than that, there was jealousy and resentment that seemed to want to devour her!

Faced with those hostile gazes, Gu Zhiyi could only sigh inwardly. She herself was also puzzled by this.

In her previous life, for Ji Yinli, her slender fingers were almost hated by the gods and people, but she never won the slightest official position. It was not until Ji Yinli made many outstanding achievements and won the first-class merit three times in a row that he was inspired by her virtue and agreed to fight for a royal title for her.

However, in this life, she had already made up her mind not to rely on anyone's protection, nor did she intend to fight for fame and fortune with the help of mysterious metaphysics. The only imperial decree she longed for was to be able to walk in this world without bowing to anyone.

"Mother, I don't know the reason." Gu Zhiyi's eyes were clear and transparent, almost innocent.

Madam Xie slowly recovered from her shock and smiled: "Zhiyi is so talented that it is not surprising that she is favored by the emperor."

"Although the selection of talents nowadays relies heavily on the imperial examination, the tradition of selecting filial and honest people has not been abolished. Zhiyi first used your gift of foreseeing the future to save the young son of the Yongxin Marquis family, and then used this magical power to rescue the elderly, weak, sick and disabled who were abducted and sold in Fengjia Village... Such extraordinary talents are rare in the world."

Although Mrs. Xie's words were not harsh, they were sonorous, steady and majestic. She looked around at the people around her. At that moment, the noble temperament of the wife of Duke Ningguo was fully revealed, and her words seemed particularly powerful.

Those who originally had doubts about Gu Zhiyi were instantly convinced and speechless.

Gu Zhiyi looked at the calm face of Old Madam Xie, and her heart was slightly moved. Old Madam Xie was clearing her of the misunderstanding and prejudice of the world.

Although the appointment of officials was decided by the emperor, those who harbored doubts and dissatisfaction did not dare to disrespect the emperor himself, but they dared to point their spearheads at Gu Zhiyi.

Although she was not afraid, Madam Xie obviously did not want her to come to any harm.

Gu Zhiyi lowered her head slightly, unwilling to admit the moisture in her eyes.

At this moment, a clear and firm voice suddenly broke out from the crowd: "Mrs. Xie has saved countless lives and has outstanding merits! She deserves this official position!" As this voice rang out, most of the onlookers expressed their deep agreement.

In fact, many people did not care who would become an official, but rather whether the official could benefit them and bring welfare to the Western Wei Dynasty. Although Mrs. Xie was a woman, her mysterious ability to predict the future seemed quite magical. If she could really use this ability to benefit the people, it would naturally be a great thing.

Public opinion was overwhelming, and the students, who had been angry at first, stopped complaining.