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

Jiang Minjun looked at Gu Zhiyi gratefully and said, "Thank you, Junior Sister. In fact, I have been feeling helpless during this period. I am deeply disappointed by my mother's behavior. I feel as if I have been abandoned by my family."

Gu Zhiyi gently patted Jiang Minyun's shoulder and said, "Sister, don't worry. With me here, you will never be alone. We are good sisters, and no matter what happens, we will support each other."

The two walked slowly in the garden, talking about their thoughts. Gu Zhiyi asked Jiang Minyun about her experiences these days, and Jiang Minyun also confided in her without reservation. They comforted and encouraged each other, and their feelings became deeper.

Jiang Minjun's eyes were full of pain and helplessness. She slowly revealed the secret in her heart: "Junior sister, you may not know that in order to get me to marry into the Ye family, my mother actually tried to drug me so that I could have sex with my cousin from the Ye family. She thought that only in this way could I legitimately become a member of the Ye family."

Gu Zhiyi's face turned pale when she heard this. She stared at Jiang Minjun in disbelief, with a flash of fear and anger in her eyes. She clenched her fists and said in a trembling voice, "Senior Sister, how is this possible? How could your mother do such a thing?"

Jiang Minyun shook her head helplessly, tears welling up in her eyes. "I know this sounds unbelievable, but it's true. I used to resist and even thought about escaping, but I was caught by my mother every time. She told me that this was for my own good and for the benefit of our family."

Gu Zhiyi's face turned paler and she widened her eyes with a determined light in them. She stood up, walked to Jiang Minyun, held her hand tightly, and said firmly: "Senior sister, don't worry, I will protect you. We can't let this happen again."

Jiang Minjun looked at Gu Zhiyi, a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes, but then she became worried: "Junior sister, are you really willing to help me? Do you know what this means?"

Gu Zhiyi's eyes were firm and her tone was resolute: "I know what this means, but I can't just sit back and watch. We are sisters, and I must stand by you. Besides, if this kind of thing gets out, it will ruin your reputation."

Jiang Minjun felt a warm feeling in her heart when she heard Gu Zhiyi's words. She held Gu Zhiyi's hand tightly, tears of gratitude flashing in her eyes: "Junior sister, thank you. I really don't know what to say to express my gratitude to you."

"Senior Sister, why do you suddenly bring up this matter?" Gu Zhiyi asked softly, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Jiang Minjun stopped, his eyes vague, as if he was reminiscing about the past: "This matter concerns the honor and disgrace of my family, and it is also a scar in my heart. I mentioned it to you today because I hope you can understand my feelings at the moment."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, her expression becoming serious: "I understand, Senior Sister. Then please tell me in detail what is going on?"

Jiang Minyun took a deep breath and slowly said, "Back then, my father liked Peng Xiangyun, the eldest daughter of the imperial physician Peng. The two were in love, but due to family reasons, the Peng family encountered misfortune and Xiangyun was forced to become a nun."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Jiang Minjun in surprise: "What happened next?"

Jiang Minyun smiled bitterly: "Later, my father wanted to marry Xiangyun back home as a concubine. However, my mother's position was stable, and I firmly opposed it. I didn't want to see my mother get hurt."

"If my mother is really so cruel to me, I will no longer care about her." Jiang Minjun looked at the spring scenery in the garden, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes.

Gu Zhiyi gently hugged Jiang Minyun, her soft body trembling slightly, as if she had endured endless grievances. Gu Zhiyi gently patted her back and comforted her softly: "Sister, don't be sad, you still have us, I will always be by your side to protect you."

Jiang Minjun raised her head, tears glistening in her eyes. She clutched Gu Zhiyi's clothes tightly, as if she had found support: "Zhiyi, will you really protect me? I... I'm so scared."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes full of determination: "Senior Sister, don't worry, I swear, I will protect you no matter what and won't let anyone hurt you."

The two sat down in the pavilion in the back garden, the spring breeze blowing their long hair. Gu Zhiyi looked at Jiang Minyun's pale face and couldn't help thinking of her past life.

At that time, Jiang Minyun had not yet married Ye Yinli. She was a beautiful girl living in the prosperous capital. But Ye Yinli, who was gentle and elegant in the eyes of the world, had another side. He treated Jiang Minyun cruelly.

"Jiang Minjun, look at me." Ye Yinli's voice was cold, and his eyes were full of indifference and disdain.

Jiang Minjun raised her head and looked at Ye Yinli, with fear and helplessness flashing in her eyes. She knew that Ye Yinli was going to torture her again.

"Do you know why I married you?" Ye Yinli asked with a sneer.

Jiang Minjun bit her lip and didn't answer. She knew that Ye Yinli married her just to avenge her family. Her father had ruined the Ye family, and Ye Yinli wanted her to pay the price.

"Because of your father's crimes, I will make you live a life worse than death." Ye Yinli's voice was full of malice.

Every word he said was like a sharp knife, piercing Jiang Minyun's heart. She was powerless to refute and could only endure it silently.

Gu Zhiyi felt a pain in her heart when she saw this scene. She remembered that Jiang Minjun eventually died because of Ye Yinli's torture. Her eyes were filled with tears, and she wanted to move forward and save Jiang Minjun.

The two of them strolled on the winding path. Gu Zhiyi looked at Jiang Minjun, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.

Gu Zhiyi gently took Jiang Minyun's arm and said with a smile: "Senior sister, I have something to ask you, but I don't know whether I should tell you or not."

Jiang Minjun raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Junior sister, if you have anything to say, just tell me."

Gu Zhiyi bit her lower lip and said, "My second daughter, Xie Huixuan, is very talented, but because I am busy with my work, she has not been able to get guidance from a good teacher. I would like to entrust her to Senior Sister. I wonder if Senior Sister is willing to accept her as a registered disciple?"

Jiang Minjun smiled lightly, with a helpless look on her face: "Oh, Junior Sister, you are giving me a headache. Huiyi is already a headache for me, and you sent me someone who is even more difficult to teach."

Gu Zhiyi heard this and showed worry on her face: "Senior sister, I know this is a burden for you, but I really have no one to turn to. You are the person I trust the most, and I believe you can teach her well."

Jiang Minjun sighed and looked at Gu Zhiyi: "Okay, since you trust me so much, I will accept her. But you have to tell me what is so difficult about Huixuan so that I can have an idea."