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At this time, Gu Zhiyi spoke. Her voice was calm and firm, as if it could penetrate the silence of the entire Gu Mansion: "Mother, you misunderstood. I have no other intentions, I just want to add a little harmony to the family."

Upon hearing this, Yao frowned slightly, with a hint of doubt in her eyes. She gently lifted her sleeves to cover the silver bracelet on one hand, and slowly said, "Zhiyi, do you really think so? You know, the harmony in this mansion is not something you and I can easily control."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a firm look in her eyes: "Mother, I know. But even so, I am willing to do my best. I have seen enough of the disputes in the mansion. If you can let me do something for you and the family, I am willing to do it."

Yao was silent for a moment, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She looked at Gu Zhiyi, as if examining something. Finally, she sighed softly: "Zhiyi, you are a good child. But, are you really willing to give this heart?"

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with determination: "Mother, I do."

The atmosphere between the two gradually became heavy. At this time, a maid hurried into the room with a stack of documents in her hands. She walked up to Yao and whispered something. Yao nodded slightly, took the documents, and flipped through them.

"Mother, what's that?" Gu Zhiyi asked curiously.

Yao put down the document, a serious look flashed in her eyes: "This is an account of the property in the mansion. Recently, there seems to be some problems with the property in the mansion."

Gu Zhiyi was slightly stunned, then frowned: "Mother, this is a big deal. We have to find out the truth as soon as possible."

Yao nodded slightly, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes: "That's right. I was just planning to discuss it with you."

The two began to discuss the details of the mansion's industry. During this period, Gu Zhiyi observed Yao's expression from time to time, trying to find a clue from it.

Yao's expression gradually became solemn. She looked at Gu Zhiyi, with a complex emotion in her eyes: "Zhiyi, do you know? Over the years, the industry in the mansion has been going downhill. I have been trying to save it, but the effect is not obvious."

Gu Zhiyi was slightly stunned. She had never thought that the family's property had reached such a state. She took a deep breath and looked at Yao: "Mother, don't worry, I will do my best to help you save the family's property."

Yao looked at Gu Zhiyi, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes: "Zhiyi, thank you. I know you are a talented child. But this matter is not something you and I can easily solve."

Gu Zhiyi smiled gently, with a firm look in her eyes: "Don't worry, mother. I will do my best. Even if there are many difficulties, I will not give up easily."

Yao looked at Gu Zhiyi, with a hint of complicated emotions in her eyes.

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Duke Dun frowned: "Since your mother and my sister were good sisters, how could my sister's death be related to her?"

Gu Zhiyi's face changed slightly when she heard this. She slowly raised her head and looked at Duke Dunguo firmly, saying calmly, "My Lord, I know this sounds a bit absurd, but it is the truth. Before my mother died, she told me that she and Madam did have an unknown past."

The Duke of Dunguo frowned even more tightly. He looked at Gu Zhiyi, as if trying to find the truth in her words. He knew that Gu Zhiyi was not the kind of person who made trouble for no reason, but what she said was really hard for him to believe. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke: "Then can you tell me in detail what happened in this past?"

Gu Zhiyi sighed softly, with a trace of sadness in her eyes. She slowly said, "When my mother and my wife were young, they were close friends. They grew up together, got married together, and experienced the joys and sorrows of life together. However, after my wife married into the Xie family, she gradually distanced herself from my mother. The reason was simple, because my wife discovered that there was a secret between my mother and her husband that could not be told to anyone."

Upon hearing this, Duke Dun's face suddenly turned livid. He stared at Gu Zhiyi closely, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes. However, Gu Zhiyi did not notice, and she continued, "Mother told me that the secret was the death of Madam's husband. It turned out that Madam's husband did not die in an accident, but was killed by mother. In order to protect me, mother had to choose to sacrifice Madam's husband."

Duke Dun's expression became increasingly ugly. He stood up abruptly and glared at Gu Zhiyi: "Are you cursing my sister? How can you say such absurd words!"

Gu Zhiyi shook her head and said firmly, "Master, I know this is hard to believe, but it is the truth. Before my mother died, she told me this secret and asked me to find out the truth and clear her name. The reason I came to you is that I hope you can help me solve this mystery."

Duke Dun was silent for a moment, and finally sat down slowly, the murderous intent in his eyes gradually dissipated. He knew very well that Gu Zhiyi was not the kind of person who made random comments, and what she said must have a certain basis. He pondered and said, "In this case, let's find out the truth together. If it is really as you said, I will definitely seek justice for my sister."

When Gu Zhiyi heard this, a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes.

Gu Zhiyi and Duke Dunguo began their arduous investigation. They ran around looking for clues. However, the truth was as confusing as fog and elusive.

One day, they were looking for information in the library of Xie Mansion and suddenly found a yellowed book. The book recorded some secrets of the owners of Xie Mansion. Duke Dunguo picked up the book and his eyes suddenly fixed. He pointed to a passage in the book and said to Gu Zhiyi excitedly: "Look, it mentions my sister's husband here, saying that he was secretly executed for suspected treason."

Gu Zhiyi took the book and read the text carefully. A trace of joy flashed in her eyes, and she said, "Master, this text may be the key to uncovering the truth. Let's quickly check it out to see if it matches what mother said."

Duke Dun nodded, and the two immediately left the library and began to look for relevant evidence. After some effort, they finally found evidence that confirmed what Gu Zhiyi's mother said. It turned out that the lady's husband was indeed killed by her mother, and her mother did this to protect Gu Zhiyi.

The truth was revealed, and Duke Dun was filled with emotion. He looked at Gu Zhiyi, with a trace of guilt in his eyes: "Zhiyi, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you before. Now that the truth is out, I will seek justice for my sister."

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently and smiled: "Master, it doesn't matter. As long as the truth comes out, I will be satisfied. As for justice, I believe that my mother's spirit in heaven will also be comforted."

Since then, the relationship between Gu Zhiyi and Duke Dun has become closer. Together, they walked out of the shadow of grief and started a new life.