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

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. Zhiyi is just doing her duty."

The emperor nodded and suddenly asked, "Zhiyi, who do you think this person is?"

Gu Zhiyi pondered for a moment and said, "This person's swordsmanship is strange. He should be a master from the martial arts world. But Zhiyi cannot determine his specific identity for the time being."

The emperor nodded slightly and said, "If that's the case, then we'll investigate slowly. No matter what, we can't let this happen again."

Gu Zhiyi nodded in response, but secretly wondered who this masked man was and why he wanted to assassinate the emperor. She knew that this matter was very serious and she had to find out the truth as soon as possible to avoid further trouble.

"Mother!" Xie Xun was unable to stop her, and watched as Madam Xie turned and walked towards the dark corridor. The moonlight sprinkled on her silver hair, creating a soft halo. Xie Xun hurriedly followed her, but sighed in his heart.

"Madam, the weather is cold, you should go back and rest early." Xie Xun consoled her softly, his brows slightly furrowed, a look of worry in his eyes.

Old Madam Xie stopped and looked back at Xie Xun, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She gently stroked Xie Xun's cheek, with a bitter smile on her face: "Xun'er, you have grown up, but you still care about your mother so much."

Xie Xun felt warm in his heart. It was obvious that his mother was not in a good mood, so he stayed by her side more carefully.

"Mom, if you have anything on your mind, you might as well tell me. Maybe I can help you share some of your burdens." Xie Xun said sincerely, his eyes full of anticipation.

Old Madam Xie sighed softly, her eyes becoming deeper: "Xun'er, do you still remember your father?"

Xie Xun was slightly stunned. Of course he remembered his father. That was the eternal pain in his heart. He nodded silently, with a trace of sadness in his eyes.

"You were only ten years old when your father passed away." Madam Xie continued, with a look of nostalgia in her eyes. "Before he died, he told me to take good care of you and make you a responsible man."

Xie Xun's heart trembled. It was obvious that his mother had been working hard for him and for the family. He held his mother's hand tightly and said firmly, "Mom, don't worry. I will show you that I have become a responsible man."

Mrs. Xie smiled slightly, with a hint of relief in her eyes. However, she quickly put away her smile and her eyes became serious: "Xun'er, do you know the difficulties our family is facing recently?"

Xie Xun nodded slightly. It was obvious that the family's business had recently encountered setbacks, but he didn't know the specific situation. He looked at his mother with concern in his eyes.

"Xun'er, as the young master of the Xie family, you can't always be immersed in your own world. You must learn to face the family's difficulties and learn to take responsibility." Old Madam Xie said in a firm tone.

Xie Xun's heart trembled. He understood what his mother meant. He took a deep breath, straightened his back, and said in a deep voice: "Mother, I will do my best to share the family's worries."

A trace of relief flashed in Mrs. Xie's eyes. She gently patted Xie Xun's hand, then turned and walked to the end of the corridor. Xie Xun followed closely behind, his heart full of determination.

Under the moonlight, the two walked side by side in the corridor, casting long shadows. The conversation between them was like a spiritual exchange, which made Xie Xun understand his mother's intentions better.

"Mom, don't worry, I will work hard to be a son that makes you proud." Xie Xun assured again.

Madam Xie smiled slightly, her eyes full of expectation: "Xun'er, I believe in you, you will definitely become an outstanding man."

Back in the room, Xie Xun lay on the bed, thinking over and over again about his mother's words.

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Old Madam Xie seemed not to hear his call. She stared firmly at the ancient painting hanging on the wall, which depicted the former glory of the Xie family.

Xie Xun walked forward and gently held Madam Xie's hand, trying to help her get out of her memories. Madam Xie slowly turned her head, her vicissitudes of life eyes flashing with complex emotions. She gently patted Xie Xun's hand and said with a smile: "Xun'er, do you know? This painting witnessed the rise and fall of the Xie family."

Xie Xun nodded slightly. It was obvious that whenever his mother mentioned the past of the Xie Mansion, she was always filled with emotion. He asked softly, "Mother, what did you remember now?"

Old Madam Xie closed her eyes slightly and recalled the distant past: "Back then, when your grandfather Xie An was alive, the Xie Mansion was such a prominent and prestigious family. At that time, the Xie Mansion was full of talents, and countless celebrities and scholars came to visit, discussing poetry and songs, and studying classics, history, and miscellaneous works. Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. With the passing of your grandfather, the Xie Mansion gradually lost its former glory."

Xie Xun listened to his mother's narration, and couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart. It was obvious that his mother had worked hard for the revival of the Xie family all her life, and as the young master of the Xie family, he also shouldered this important responsibility.

"Mom, I will work hard to restore the Xie Mansion to its former glory." Xie Xun said in a firm tone.

Old Madam Xie opened her eyes and looked at Xie Xun, a trace of relief flashing in her eyes: "Xun'er, you have grown up and understand the responsibility of the family. However, reviving the Xie Mansion is not a one-day job, you need patience and wisdom. Remember, the revival of the Xie Mansion is not only to restore the former glory, but more importantly to pass on the cultural heritage of our Xie family."

Xie Xun nodded, indicating that he had memorized it. At this time, a maid came in and said softly: "Madam, Master, the meal is ready."

Madam Xie patted Xie Xun's hand gently and stood up: "Xun'er, accompany me to dinner. After dinner, I want you to accompany me to the study. I have something to tell you."

Xie Xun's heart moved, it was obvious that his mother must have something important to tell him, so he followed his mother to the restaurant.

In the restaurant, sumptuous dishes were already placed on the table, and Xie Xun and Old Madam Xie sat opposite each other. Xie Xun looked at his mother and found that there was a firm and mysterious light in her eyes.

After dinner, the two came to the study. Old Madam Xie motioned for Xie Xun to sit down, then took out a brocade box from the drawer and slowly opened it, revealing a golden token.

"Xun'er, do you know what this is?" asked Mrs. Xie.

Xie Xun looked at the token and couldn't help but feel curious. He shook his head: "Mom, I don't know."

Old Madam Xie smiled and said, "This is a jade seal passed down from the state, a family heirloom of our Xie family. Back then, your grandfather Xie Angong was able to prosper because of this jade seal. Now, I am handing this jade seal to you, hoping that you can use it to revive the Xie family."

Xie Xun took the jade seal, and his heart was heavy. Obviously, this jade seal was not only a treasure, but also a symbol of his mother's high hopes for him.

“Mother, I will live up to your expectations and use this jade seal to make the Xie family glorious again.” Xie Xun said in a calm tone.

Mrs. Xie smiled and nodded, then continued: "Xun'er, the road to reviving the Xie family will not be smooth sailing. You must learn to face difficulties and setbacks. Remember, the Xie family's heirloom is not only this jade seal, but also our Xie family's heritage and family motto. "