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As night fell and the lights came on, the Xie Mansion was brightly lit, a scene of luxury. At this moment, in the inner room of the Xie Mansion, the atmosphere seemed a little tense.

Ye sat on the mahogany chair, staring at Gu Zhiyi coldly. Gu Zhiyi smiled with expectation in her eyes. It was obvious that Ye hated her very much now, but she still tried to keep smiling, trying to resolve the awkwardness between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

Ye couldn't help but frowned and said in a cold tone: "Zhiyi, you are smiling so proudly, do you think I can no longer discipline you?"

Gu Zhiyi's smile froze slightly, and she quickly put away her smile and replied respectfully, "Mother-in-law, how dare I? I just feel that you have been busy with the affairs of the mansion for too long, and I want to share your worries."

Ye snorted coldly, her eyes revealing dissatisfaction: "Share my worries? What qualifications do you think you have to share my worries? Don't forget, you are only the daughter-in-law of the Xie family, not the master of the Xie family."

Gu Zhiyi lowered her head, feeling a little aggrieved, but she still said patiently: "Mother-in-law, I know my identity. But I sincerely want to do something for the Xie family. Please give me a chance."

Ye looked at Gu Zhiyi, feeling conflicted. It was obvious that Gu Zhiyi was talented, and she understood her feelings, but she just couldn't stand her smile. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then slowly said, "Zhiyi, why do you think I hate your smile?"

Gu Zhiyi was stunned. She didn't expect Ye to ask this question. She hesitated for a moment, then said carefully: "I guess, maybe it's because my smile doesn't make you feel sincere enough."

Ye smiled slightly, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "Zhiyi, you are wrong. I hate your smile. Your smile makes me feel that you can never truly integrate into the Xie family. You always keep a distance."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes widened. She didn't expect Ye to say that. She was silent for a moment, and then firmly said: "Mother-in-law, I will try my best to let you see that I will truly integrate into the Xie family and become a part of the Xie family."

Ye looked at Gu Zhiyi and couldn't help but feel deeply moved. It was obvious that Gu Zhiyi was a smart woman, capable and determined. But she just couldn't let go of her prejudice and couldn't accept Gu Zhiyi's smile.

The atmosphere between the two became increasingly tense, and at this moment, a maid came in and broke the silence. The maid respectfully reported: "Madam, dinner is ready."

Ye nodded slightly, then said to Gu Zhiyi: "Zhiyi, let's go have dinner together."

Gu Zhiyi was delighted and quickly followed Ye to the restaurant.

In the restaurant, the sumptuous dishes were already placed on the table, and the Xie family members sat down one by one. Ye sat at the main seat, and Gu Zhiyi sat below her. Although the atmosphere between the two was still a little tense, at least there was no conflict.

During dinner, Ye observed Gu Zhiyi from time to time. She found that although Gu Zhiyi kept smiling, there was a hint of determination in her eyes. She couldn't help but think of her appearance when she was young, when she was also so determined to pursue her ideals.

After dinner, Ye called Gu Zhiyi and said to her, "Zhiyi, I know you have a lot of thoughts in your mind, but I hope you understand that as the daughter-in-law of the Xie family, you must learn to restrain your emotions, especially in front of me."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a firm look in her eyes: "Mother-in-law, I understand. I will try my best to do it."

Ye looked at Gu Zhiyi and couldn't help but feel relieved.

Ye sat on the rosewood chair, staring at Gu Zhiyi coldly. She felt unhappy and became more and more disgusted with Gu Zhiyi's seemingly harmless smile.

Gu Zhiyi noticed Ye's gaze and her heart sank slightly. It was obvious that her mother-in-law Ye had always been prejudiced against her since she married into the Xie family. However, she did not back down because of this, but instead became more determined to win Ye's approval.

She slowly walked to Ye, smiled slightly, and said softly: "Mother, the weather is getting colder, you should pay more attention to your health."

Ye glanced at her and snorted coldly: "I don't need you to care about my health."

Gu Zhiyi's smile remained on her face. She gently held Ye's hand and said, "Mother, I know you are dissatisfied with me, but I sincerely hope to gain your approval. I will do my best to make the Xie Mansion prosperous."

A trace of complex emotions flashed in Ye's eyes. She pulled back her hand and said with a stern face: "You said it nicely, but I know what you think in your heart. You are only willing to condescend to please me because of the status of the Xie family."

Gu Zhiyi's heart tightened. It was obvious that what Ye said was not entirely unreasonable. But she did not give up because of this. Instead, she became more determined to prove herself.

She smiled and said, "Mother, I know you have misunderstood me, but I believe time will prove everything. I will use practical actions to prove my loyalty to the Xie Mansion."

Ye looked at her coldly, with a hint of impatience in her eyes: "No matter how much you say, I won't believe it. Unless you can satisfy me."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with determination. It was obvious that this was an opportunity. She bowed deeply and said sincerely, "Mother, I will try my best to satisfy you. Please give me a chance."

Ye looked at Gu Zhiyi, with a hint of hesitation in her eyes. It was obvious that Gu Zhiyi had tried hard, but she still had doubts about her.

At this moment, a maid hurried in with a letter in her hand. She walked up to Ye and whispered, "Madam, this is your letter."

Ye took the letter, opened it, and her face turned pale. She glared at Gu Zhiyi and threw the letter in front of her: "Look at what you have done!"

Gu Zhiyi picked up the letter and saw that it said: "Mrs. Xie's wife, Gu Zhiyi, has an affair with someone outside, and there is solid evidence."

She immediately understood that someone had deliberately framed her. She raised her head and looked at Ye with a firm gaze: "Mother, I know this letter is fake, and I won't let you down."

Ye looked at her coldly: "The evidence is irrefutable, what else do you have to say?"

Gu Zhiyi bit her lower lip. It was obvious that any explanation seemed pale and powerless at this moment. She decided to prove her innocence with practical actions.

She turned and left, returning to her room.

The next day, Gu Zhiyi asked around in Xie's house, looking for the person who framed her. It was obvious that this was a conspiracy, and she had to find out who was behind it.

While she was busy, Ye called her over. She looked at Gu Zhiyi with a hint of concern in her eyes: "Zhiyi, are you really having an affair with someone?"

Gu Zhiyi's heart tightened. It was obvious that this was her chance to prove herself. She bowed deeply and said sincerely, "Mother, I absolutely did not do such a thing. I will find the person who framed me and prove my innocence."

Ye looked at her with a glimmer of trust in her eyes. It was obvious that Gu Zhiyi was not that kind of person. She gently patted Gu Zhiyi's hand and said, "I believe you, Zhiyi. You have to work hard to prove your innocence."