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

Although Gu Zhiping's face was slightly gloomy, her eyes were still as bright as stars, as if she was suppressing her inner unhappiness.

Gu Wanyi noticed her sister's unhappiness and gently tugged at her sleeve, signaling her to calm down.

The emperor looked at the subtle interaction between the two, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He flicked his sleeves gently and slowly said, "Madam Gu, I came to your house today, firstly to visit you, and secondly to help you with the trivial matters at home. I heard that your sister has been unwell recently, so I specially brought the imperial physician here."

Upon hearing this, Gu Wanyi hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, I thank you for your concern. It is true that my sister has been feeling unwell recently, but Your Majesty is busy with many things, so I dare not trouble you."

The emperor nodded slightly, signaling Gu Wanyi to excuse herself from the formalities: "We are family, so why should we be polite? Since she is here, I will take a good look at her."

As he said this, the emperor stood up and walked towards Gu Zhiping. Seeing this, Gu Zhiping was very reluctant, but since the emperor came in person, she couldn't be too rude. So, she forced a smile and went to greet him.

The emperor looked at Gu Zhiping's face and asked with concern: "Sister, how are you these days? Are you feeling unwell?"

Gu Zhiping shook her head slightly and replied, "My sister is fine. She just caught a cold. It's nothing serious."

The emperor frowned slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with Gu Zhiping's answer. He turned to look at Gu Wanyi and said, "Madam, do you know how my sister is feeling?"

Gu Wanyi was slightly stunned. She didn't expect the emperor to ask her so suddenly. She thought for a moment and replied, "My sister's condition is indeed a little serious, but she has been recuperating these days. I believe she will recover soon."

The emperor nodded upon hearing this and said, "If that's the case, I'm relieved. Imperial physician, come here and take a good look at my sister."

The imperial physician hurried forward and felt Gu Zhiping's pulse. After a moment, the imperial physician respectfully reported to the emperor: "Your Majesty, Miss Gu is indeed suffering from a cold, but it is not serious. She will recover as long as she takes good care of herself."

The emperor nodded slightly and said, "If that's the case, I'm relieved. Imperial physician, please write a prescription and I'll have someone get the medicine."

The imperial physician quickly responded and stepped aside to write a prescription.

At this time, Gu Wanyi gently pulled her sister's sleeve and whispered, "Sister, since the emperor cares about you so much, you should take good care of yourself and don't let him worry."

Gu Zhiping nodded slightly. Although she was extremely unwilling in her heart, she also understood that at this moment, she could not refuse the emperor's kindness.

The emperor was delighted to see Gu Zhiping agreed, and he started chatting with them. He asked about Gu Wanyi's family affairs and was concerned about Gu Zhiping's condition. For a while, the atmosphere was harmonious, just like a family.

However, this harmony did not last long. While the emperor was chatting with them, a eunuch hurried in with a secret letter in his hand. The emperor took the secret letter, glanced at it, and his face suddenly changed.

He put down the secret letter, turned to look at Gu Wanyi, and said, "Madam, do you know what this secret letter says?"

Gu Wanyi was startled and knelt down hurriedly: "I don't know, Your Majesty, please tell me clearly."

The emperor looked at her coldly and said, "This secret letter says that there is a traitor hiding in your family who intends to rebel. Madam, do you know about this?"

Gu Wanyi was stunned. She had never heard of this before and was in a panic. She looked up at the emperor, terrified, "Your Majesty, I am innocent! There is absolutely no such thing in my family. Please investigate."

The emperor nodded slightly and said, "In this case, I will trust you once. But you must give me an explanation for this secret letter."

Gu Wanyi quickly responded, secretly rejoicing in her heart.

Gu Zhiyi noticed something was wrong with her sister, patted her hands gently, and gave her a reassuring look.

At this time, the emperor was sitting on the dragon throne, looking at the two sisters with sharp eyes. He smiled and broke the silence: "Gu Zhiyi, your sister seems to be in a bad mood, what happened?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and replied, "Your Majesty, my sister may be suffering from acclimatization and feel a little unwell. Please don't mind."

The emperor nodded and asked with concern: "Has she sought medical treatment? Do you need me to send someone to invite the imperial physician?"

Gu Zhiping's expression eased slightly when she heard this, and she secretly thanked the emperor for his concern. She shook her head gently and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I just feel a little uncomfortable with the local climate. I just need to rest for a while."

The emperor's eyes flashed with admiration. Looking at Gu Zhiping's weakness and strength, he couldn't help but feel a little pity in his heart. He turned to look at Gu Zhiyi and asked, "Gu Zhiyi, what do you think about this?"

Gu Zhiyi pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, my sister has a gentle personality, but sometimes she is too patient. In this palace, she needs to learn to protect herself so as not to be bullied by others."

The emperor smiled and said, "Gu Zhiyi is right. I will pay attention to this matter. But you should also know that people in the palace are treacherous. You should support each other and face it together."

After a while, the emperor suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Gu Zhiyi, do you know why I summoned you sisters to the palace?"

Gu Zhiyi was slightly stunned, then slowly said: "I guess that His Majesty may have taken a fancy to our sisters' talents and wants us to play a role in the palace."

The emperor nodded and said, "Yes, I do appreciate your talents. Gu Zhiyi, you are proficient in music and good at poetry; Gu Zhiping, you are smart and good at communication. I hope you can play your strengths in the palace and share my worries."

Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping were very excited when they heard this.

The emperor looked at their expressions and smiled with satisfaction. He continued, "However, before that, you need to learn how to survive in the palace. I will assign someone to teach you court etiquette so that you can integrate into palace life as soon as possible."

Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping looked at the emperor gratefully and said in unison: "We obey your order."

One day, the emperor summoned Gu Zhiyi and asked, "Gu Zhiyi, what do you think of life in the palace?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and replied, "Your Majesty, although there are many rules and regulations in the palace, people can also learn a lot. I think this is a rare opportunity."

The emperor nodded and asked, "What about your sister? Has she adapted to life in the palace?"

Gu Zhiyi thought for a moment and said, "My sister has a weak personality, but she is trying hard to adapt. I believe that with her efforts she will become an excellent palace lady."

The emperor smiled and patted Gu Zhiyi on the shoulder, saying, "Very good, you sisters are my treasures. I will take good care of you and let you live a happy life in the palace."

Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping gradually emerged in the palace. With their talents and wisdom, they won the favor of the emperor and the respect of the palace people.