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Wu Jingying nodded thoughtfully, but the dissatisfaction on her face had not completely disappeared. She said softly: "Mother, I understand what you mean, but I still feel a little regretful."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Wu Jingying, her eyes full of love: "Jingying, there are always many regrets in life, but we must learn to cherish the happiness in front of us. What you have now is what many people dream of, so you must know how to be content."

When Wu Jingying heard this, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes. She leaned over and said, "My daughter understands, mother."

Xie Huiyi gently touched her sister's arm and whispered, "Sister, look at how harmoniously mother and sister-in-law get along. We want to be like them in the future."

Xie Huixuan smiled slightly and nodded: "Sister is right, we should learn from them."

Luoluo ran in in a panic, her footsteps were particularly clear in the quiet palace. She came to Gu Zhiyi and whispered nervously: "Madam, Yipinju sent a secret letter."

Gu Zhiyi was slightly startled, a flash of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she regained her composure. She took the secret letter handed to her by Luluo, slowly opened it, and her eyes stayed on the letter for a moment. Her eyes became serious, as if the content of the letter made her feel very important.

"Luoluo, go and ask the young master to come over." Gu Zhiyi said calmly.

Luoluo withdrew in response, and Gu Zhiyi turned to look at Wu Jingying who was sitting next to her. Wu Jingying noticed the change in Gu Zhiyi's expression and couldn't help but asked with concern: "Mother, what happened?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and tried to comfort Wu Jingying: "Don't worry, there are just some things that need to be dealt with. Jingying, you guys continue with your meal, I'll go to the study."

Wu Jingying hesitated for a moment and wanted to ask something, but finally nodded, turned and left.

She couldn't help but feel worried, wondering what this letter was about.

"I know what you are worried about." Gu Zhiyi's sharp eyes swept across Wu Jingying's face, and her tone was full of unquestionable authority, "But I want to tell you that it's not a bad thing for me to ask Xie Yunchen to go to the study."

Wu Jingying pursed her lips and asked cautiously: "Mother, what about Xie Yunchen..."

Gu Zhiyi interrupted her and smiled calmly: "I know you have a prejudice against him, but he is not as bad as you think. Although he has flaws, he is talented and ambitious. This time I invited him to the study to discuss an important matter."

A trace of doubt flashed across Wu Jingying's eyes, and she couldn't help but ask, "Mother, what's the matter?"

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, with a satisfied look in her eyes: "This matter involves the future of Ningguo Mansion, it is of great importance. I need his wisdom and strategy to discuss it together."

Wu Jingying was silent for a moment, and then said worriedly, "Mother, if we let him participate in family affairs, will it cause unnecessary trouble?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled gently, her eyes full of confidence: "I know my limits. Also, you should learn to trust others and not always think so badly of them."

After hearing this, Wu Jingying still had some doubts in her heart, but she couldn't say anything and could only nod silently.

Gu Zhiyi looked at Wu Jingying's expression and sighed secretly in her heart. She knew that Wu Jingying was a kind and smart woman, but sometimes she was too sensitive and easily misunderstood others.

Gu Zhiyi sat on the rosewood chair in the south study, looking at Xie Yunchen indifferently, with a hint of determination and expectation in her eyes.

"Yun Chen, do you know why I am waiting for you here?" Gu Zhiyi spoke softly, with a hint of unquestionable majesty in her voice.

Xie Yunchen was slightly stunned, then he cupped his hands and replied, "Mother, I don't know."

Gu Zhiyi sighed and said slowly: "The Wutai Poetry Case just happened in the court. Do you know about it?"

Xie Yunchen nodded, a trace of worry flashing across his face: "I have heard a little bit about this case. It is said that this case involves a lot of people and has implicated countless scholars and writers."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, with a sharp look in her eyes: "Yes, this matter is indeed very serious. The Wutai Poetry Case was caused by someone implying that the current emperor was incompetent in a poem at a poetry meeting, which angered the emperor. Now, the ministers in the court are panicking, fearing that they will be implicated."

Xie Yunchen's face changed, and he asked nervously, "Mother, will our Duke's Mansion be implicated?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled softly and patted Xie Yunchen's hand: "Yunchen, you don't have to worry too much. Although the situation in the court is complicated, our Duke's Mansion still has a solid foundation. As long as we act carefully, there should be no problem."

After hearing what his mother said, Xie Yunchen felt relieved, but still a little uneasy: "Mother, why are you waiting for me here?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said, "Actually, I waited for you to tell you about an opportunity. This opportunity will allow you to enter the Egret Academy in advance, but you must bear certain risks."

A trace of doubt flashed across Xie Yunchen's eyes: "Mother, Egret Academy is the highest institution of learning in our country. Although I am eager to enter, I don't know what the risks are."

Gu Zhiyi sighed and said slowly: "This risk is the Wutai Poetry Case. I plan to let you represent the Duke's Mansion to deal with this crisis. As long as you can handle it properly, not only can you clear the Duke's Mansion of suspicion, but you can also enter the White Egret Academy in advance."

Xie Yunchen widened his eyes and looked at his mother in disbelief: "Mother, this is a Wutai poetry case. If I don't handle it properly, I'm afraid it will implicate the entire Duke's Mansion."

Gu Zhiyi gently patted Xie Yunchen on the shoulder and said firmly: "Yunchen, you are my son, I believe you can handle this matter well. Moreover, if you succeed, you will have made great contributions to our country's mansion, and your future will be smoother."

Xie Yunchen was silent for a moment, struggling fiercely in his heart. He knew he couldn't refuse his mother's request, but he was also worried that he was not capable enough and would make things worse.

Gu Zhiyi saw her son's hesitation and said softly, "Yun Chen, don't worry. I will secretly send someone to assist you. As long as you take care of yourself, you will succeed."

Xie Yunchen's eyes flashed with gratitude. He knew his mother's painstaking efforts, so he said firmly: "Mother, I am willing to try."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes full of relief: "Okay, in that case, I will tell you in detail the cause and effect of the Wutai Poetry Case, and why I chose you to come forward."

Xie Yunchen listened to his mother's narration quietly, and had a deeper understanding of the incident. It turned out that there was a private struggle behind the Wutai Poetry Case, and his mother chose him to come forward because he was smart and witty, and had a literary background, making him the most suitable candidate.

Gu Zhiyi said: "You are the eldest son of my Ningguo Mansion. You will inherit the family business and shoulder the responsibility of the family in the future. The reason why I let you come forward is to train your abilities and give you a place in the court. As for the risks, I can only say that this is the price of growth."