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

Mrs. Deng's eyes narrowed, and she chuckled, "Minyun, are you questioning our judgment? The husbands we have chosen for you are all talented young men with high moral character. What else are you dissatisfied with?"

Jiang Minjun pursed her lips and said slowly: "Mother, aunt, I know that the husbands you have chosen for me are all excellent talents, but I hope to find someone who can spend my life with me, not just for the benefit of the family."

Madam Jiang's face darkened. She said in a cold voice, "Minyun, are you talking back to your elders? How can you make the decision on marriage alone? If you are so willful, you will regret it in the future."

Mrs. Deng patted Madam Jiang's hand gently, signaling her to be patient, then turned around and said to Jiang Minyun, "Minyun, do you know? Your mother and I were like this back then. We thought marriage should be free, but the reality is cruel. If you insist on doing it your own way, you will not only hurt yourself, but also the entire family."

Deng's face, which was originally full of smiles, gradually froze after she noticed Jiang Minyun's strange mood, and she hurriedly changed the subject.

Mrs. Deng picked up the Yipinju green plum wine on the table and chuckled, "This wine has a mellow taste. It's exactly what you like, Minyun. I prepared it especially for you."

Jiang Minjun smiled slightly and said gratefully, "Thank you for your trouble, Aunt. I really like this wine."

However, the despair in her heart became stronger and stronger. She knew that behind Deng's good intentions, there were endless expectations and constraints.

Mrs. Jiang sat aside, watching the interaction between her daughter and Deng, and couldn't help but sigh. She said softly, "Minyun, you should understand your aunt's concern for you."

Jiang Minjun nodded slightly but did not speak.

At this time, Xie Huiyi and Xie Huixuan, led by their mother, quietly flew to the roof. They lay on the tiles, staring closely.

Xie Huiyi and Xie Huixuan clung to the tiles on the roof, their eyes peeking through the cracks at the scene inside the house. Inside the house, the light was soft, making everyone's face appear particularly clear.

Mrs. Jiang saw that her daughter was still silent, and she couldn't help feeling anxious. She sighed and said slowly, "Minyun, your aunt's expectation is not to restrict you, but to hope that you can live a better life."

Jiang Minjun bit her lip lightly and whispered, "My daughter understands, but there are some things that I can't do just because I want to."

Hearing this, Mrs. Deng's smile froze slightly. She put down the wine glass in her hand and looked at Jiang Minyun seriously: "Minyun, I know the confusion and pain in your heart. But you have to know that sometimes we have to face reality and adapt to the rules of this world."

Jiang Minjun was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Aunt, I understand what you said, but my heart..."

Before she finished speaking, Madam Jiang interrupted her: "Minyun, I know what you are thinking, but you must remember your identity and responsibilities. The reputation of Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion cannot be damaged because of your selfishness."

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Xie Huiyi and Xie Huixuan lay on the roof, pinching their fingers nervously. They could feel the emotional fluctuations of everyone in the room.

Gu Zhiyi gently pulled Xie Huixuan's sleeve, signaling her to stay calm. Xie Huixuan pursed her lips and nodded, her eyes still fixed on the scene in the room.

"Sister, look who that is?" Xie Huixuan suddenly said in a low voice.

Xie Huiyi followed her gaze and saw the maid sneakily putting a powdery substance into the wine glass. Her heartbeat accelerated instantly and her face became solemn.

"Mother, should we go in and stop them?" Xie Huiyi asked in a low voice.

Gu Zhiyi shook her head slightly, a gleam in her eyes: "No, let's see clearly first. Since this person dared to take action in Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion, she must have her purpose."

Deng, with a fake look of joy on her face, took the wine glass handed to her by the maid and shook it gently. She skillfully mixed the medicinal wine with the normal wine, seemingly carelessly, but in fact with great skill.

Mrs. Jiang sat aside, her eyes sharp as an eagle, and she had already seen through Mrs. Deng's actions. She smiled slightly, picked up the wine glass mixed with medicine, and handed it to her daughter Jiang Minyun: "Yun'er, your aunt specially prepared this glass of wine for you, try it."

Jiang Minyun took the wine glass, feeling a pang of sadness in her heart. She knew that this glass of wine contained a secret that could not be told. However, she could not refuse, nor could she show any dissatisfaction. She smiled slightly, her eyes calm, as if she did not notice anything unusual in the wine glass.

"Thank you, mother. I'll try it." Jiang Minyun said, skillfully tilting the wine glass and pouring the wine on the silk handkerchief in her hand. Then, she pretended to drink it, with a hint of bitterness at the corners of her mouth, and then fainted to the side.

Mrs. Deng watched all this, feeling secretly proud. She glanced at Mrs. Jiang with a hint of provocation in her eyes. But Mrs. Jiang remained calm and just looked at her daughter indifferently.

Jiang Minjun fainted on the ground, and the surroundings fell into silence. Aunt Deng and Madam Jiang looked at each other, and a hint of imperceptible pride flashed in Deng's eyes, while Madam Jiang could not hide her joy.

Mrs. Deng leaned over, gently patted Jiang Minyun's cheek, and said in a gentle tone: "Minyun, wake up, don't scare your aunt." However, Jiang Minyun did not respond, so Mrs. Deng stood up and said to Mrs. Jiang: "Madam, it seems that this medicinal wine is indeed effective. Minyun has fainted."

Madam Jiang nodded, smiling: "Thanks to my aunt's clever plan, now we just need to wait for the right opportunity to eliminate this hidden danger in one fell swoop."

Mrs. Deng smiled slightly and said, "Madam, don't worry, I will take care of everything. Now let's go to the front hall to deal with the ladies so as not to arouse suspicion."

The two quickly left the scene and came to the front hall. At this time, all the ladies were gathered together, chatting about family matters. Mrs. Jiang and Mrs. Deng joined them, with friendly smiles on their faces.

Madam Jiang said, "My dear sisters, today's family dinner is so lively. It is a great joy in life to have everyone gathered together."

A lady smiled and said, "Yes, madam, you are absolutely right. However, I heard that Minyun was a little unwell today. I wonder if it has affected her mood?"

Mrs. Deng added, "Yes, Minyun is indeed a little unwell today, but we have made proper arrangements, so there is no need for you sisters to worry."

The ladies all nodded and stopped talking about this matter. Madam Jiang and Mrs. Deng breathed a sigh of relief, secretly happy that the plan went smoothly.

Inside the Dingyuan Marquis's mansion, the night was as dark as ink, and the lights flickered. The dim light and shadows reflected in a corner of the room, stretching Ye Yinli's figure out long. With a wretched and eager look on his face, he walked towards Jiang Minyun, who was unconscious on the bed, with greed and desire flashing in his eyes.

Jiang Minjun lay on the bed, her face pale, like a dying flower. Her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she was still enduring the torture in her dream. Ye Yinli looked at her, with an evil smile on his lips.