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Xie Huiyi had tears in her eyes, her lips trembling slightly, and her eyes revealed an unspeakable pain. She tightly grasped the handrail in the carriage, as if this could support her body that was about to collapse.

At this time, the carriage of the Ningguo Mansion was driving on the long ancient road, and the wheels rolled over the fallen leaves, making a rustling sound. Gu Zhiyi sat opposite Xie Huiyi, frowning slightly, with a firm and calm look.

Xie Huiyi finally couldn't help but speak, her voice trembling a little: "Mother, I always thought you would treat me as a family member, but I didn't expect you to be so cold to Yan Tinghan. My heart is really hurting so much that I can't breathe."

Gu Zhiyi was slightly startled, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, but she soon regained her composure. She said softly: "Huiyi, you don't understand yet. I do this for the future of Ningguo Mansion and for you."

Xie Huiyi opened her eyes wide and looked at Gu Zhiyi in disbelief: "For me? Can you hurt the person I love the most just for me?"

Gu Zhiyi sighed and said slowly: "You misunderstood. I don't mean to hurt you, I just hope you can understand that in this chaotic world, there are some things we can't change. Yan Tinghan's identity means that he can't be your support, and the future of Ningguo Mansion requires our joint efforts."

Xie Huiyi shook her head painfully: "I understand, but I can't accept it. I would rather give up everything and be with him."

At this time, Wu Jingying, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Ningguo Mansion, came over from the side. She gently patted Xie Huiyi on the shoulder and said softly, "Huiyi, I know you are in pain now, but please believe that mother is doing this for your own good. She did this out of helplessness."

Xie Huiyi didn't answer, she just held the car door tightly, ready to get out. Wu Jingying's heart tightened, and she quickly grabbed her hand: "Huiyi, calm down. Mother is doing this for your own good."

Xie Huiyi looked at Wu Jingying, a trace of struggle flashed in her eyes. She gritted her teeth and finally made up her mind. She pushed Wu Jingying's hand away and got out of the car resolutely.

The carriage started slowly, and Xie Huiyi's figure gradually went away in the dust. Gu Zhiyi looked at her departing figure, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes. She turned her head and said to Wu Jingying: "Go and make arrangements, let Yubing follow her, and make sure nothing happens to her."

Gu Zhiyi asked her maid Yubing to follow Xie Huiyi all the way, but after Xie Huiyi returned to the Duke's Mansion, Yubing left.

Xie Huiyi pursed her lips tightly, her eyes revealing deep doubt and uneasiness. Yubing followed her silently, with a hint of barely perceptible worry in his eyes. As soon as the two stepped into the threshold of the Duke's Mansion, Yubing bowed and whispered, "Miss, I'll take my leave first."

As soon as she entered the main courtyard, Xie Huiyi felt a strange atmosphere. The familiar room had been emptied, and the movers were busy in the yard. Her eyes gradually became empty, and her lips trembled slightly.

"Miss, you're back." Nanny Yang came forward, her eyes revealing a complex emotion.

"Madam Yang, what's going on? Why have all my things been moved away?" Xie Huiyi's voice was tearful and tears were flashing in her eyes.

Nanny Yang sighed and patted Xie Huiyi's shoulder gently: "Miss, this is what Madam Gu wanted. She said that you should move to Suiyuxuan."

"Why? What did I do wrong? Why did she do this to me?" Xie Huiyi's emotions gradually got out of control and tears welled up in her eyes.

Madam Yang frowned and said firmly, "Miss, please don't ask any more questions. This is Madam Gu's decision, and we servants can only obey her orders."

Xie Huiyi bit her lip and tried to calm herself down: "I want to see my mother and ask her why."

Madam Yang shook her head: "Miss, please don't go. Madam has already ordered that no one can disturb him."

Xie Huiyi's eyes widened, with a flash of despair in them: "Madame Yang, do you really want to watch me like this? Aren't you afraid that something might happen to me?"

Madam Yang sighed, "Miss, I know you feel bad, but I am just a servant. What can I do?"

"Madame Yang, please let me see my mother. I want to ask her in person what is going on." Xie Huiyi grabbed Madame Yang's arm, her eyes full of pleading.

Nanny Yang shook her head and said more firmly, "Miss, Madam has already ordered that no one is allowed to disturb you. I advise you to give up on this idea."

Xie Huiyi's tears fell like pearls from a broken string. She bit her lips tightly and tried to hold back her tears. She knew that she couldn't lose her composure at this moment, otherwise it would only make Gu Zhiyi more disgusted.

Xie Huiyi's tears fell on her clothes, leaving a trail of tears. She slowly stood up and staggered towards the main courtyard door. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, scattering on her face, making her look even paler.

At the entrance of the main courtyard of the Duke's Mansion, the autumn sun shone through the sparse leaves and onto the bluestone slabs, creating mottled light and shadows. Xie Huiyi stood there, tears leaving clear marks on her cheeks, her eyes red and swollen, obviously she had been crying for a long time.

Just as she leaned against the door frame with tears in her eyes, the door of the main courtyard creaked open and a figure appeared in her sight. It was her second brother, Xie Yunce.

"Sister, what's wrong with you?" Xie Yunce walked over quickly, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of concern.

Xie Huiyi raised her eyes, tears flashing in her eyes, and she forced a smile: "Second brother, I... I'm fine."

Xie Yunce keenly caught the sadness in her eyes. He held her hand tightly and shook it vigorously: "Sister, tell me, what happened?"

Xie Huiyi widened her eyes, a trace of despair flashed in her eyes, her lips trembled, and she wanted to say something, but only let out a slight sob.

"Tell me, is it that woman Gu Zhiyi?" Xie Yunce's voice was full of anger. He clenched his fists tightly, as if he was ready to avenge his sister at any time.

Xie Huiyi couldn't hold back any longer, tears welled up in her eyes. She grabbed Xie Yunce's sleeve tightly and cried, "Second brother, what should I do?"

Xie Yunce's face suddenly turned gloomy, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Gu Zhiyi, she dares! Sister, don't worry, I will stand by you, and we will deal with her together."

Xie Huiyi looked at Xie Yunce with tears in her eyes, and a trace of warmth surged in her heart. But soon, her eyes became hesitant again: "Second brother, I really... dare not."

Xie Huiyi shook her head, tears welling up again: “Second brother, I…I’m scared, I don’t know what to do.”

Xie Yunce held her hand tightly and said firmly: "Sister, you don't have to be afraid. I will stand by you, and we will fight against Gu Zhiyi together. She is just an outsider. How dare she act so arrogantly in the Ningguo Mansion?"