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

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly, and a barely perceptible sharpness flashed in her eyes. She slowly stood up, walked to Aunt Meng, gently helped her up, and smiled, "Aunt Meng really cares about Xie Yunce, which is touching. Then, Aunt Meng, can you tell me why you want to interfere with Deputy Commander Huang's teaching matters?"

Aunt Meng was a little embarrassed, but she still tried to remain calm and replied, "Your Excellency, Xie Yunce is only a child after all. I am worried that he can't bear the strict teaching of Deputy Commander Huang, which will affect his physical and mental health. Moreover, I am also worried that he will be dissatisfied with the mansion because of this."

Gu Zhiyi smiled gently and said, "Madam Meng's worries are not unreasonable, but Xie Yunce is not an ordinary child. He has experienced hardships since he was young and is mentally mature and extraordinary. Deputy Commander Huang's teaching method may be a kind of tempering for him. Madam Meng, what do you think?"

Aunt Meng was speechless and didn't know how to respond. Gu Zhiyi continued, "Aunt Meng, you have been in the mansion for many years. You should know that the educational purpose of the Ningguo Mansion is to cultivate outstanding talents. Xie Yunce is very talented. If he can be guided by Deputy Commander Huang, he will definitely be able to reach a higher level. Tell me, how can we delay his future because of a momentary worry?"

Aunt Meng was moved after hearing this, but she still asked unwillingly, "Is Deputy Commander Huang's teaching method really suitable for Xie Yunce?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said, "Aunt Meng, you think that Deputy Commander Huang's teaching method is problematic, then what kind of teaching method do you think is suitable for Xie Yunce?"

Aunt Meng was speechless for a moment. She had never thought deeply about this issue.

Gu Zhiyi added: "In fact, there is no absolute good or bad teaching method. The key lies in whether it is suitable for students. Although Deputy Commander Huang's teaching method is strict, his intentions are good. Aunt Meng, do you think we should give Xie Yunce a chance to let him feel and adapt himself?"

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly, and she slowly said: "Aunt Meng, you don't understand the issue of raising children. The tempering of character is far more important than temporary results. I suggest that your two sons, the third young master Xie Yunjie and the fourth young master Xie Yunxuan, be sent to the Imperial Academy to study."

Aunt Meng's face changed, and a trace of fear and worry flashed in her eyes. She grabbed Gu Zhiyi's sleeve tightly and begged, "Gu Zhiyi, please have mercy on me, don't take my son away, don't separate us."

Gu Zhiyi gently brushed away Aunt Meng's hand, her tone firm but gentle: "Aunt Meng, I just suggested that they go to the Imperial College to study, I didn't mean to take them away. The Imperial College is the highest institution of learning in our country. For them, this is a rare learning opportunity."

Aunt Meng bowed her head slightly and replied respectfully: "Madam, I know that I have many shortcomings, but please do not send them out of the Imperial College for my love for the children."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of seriousness in her eyes: "Aunt Meng, do you think that my love for the children means that they can only stay in the mansion?"

Aunt Meng was speechless and didn't know how to answer.

Gu Zhiyi continued, "Mrs. Meng, do you know what the Imperial College is? It is the cradle for cultivating talents who will become pillars of the country. Children are sent to the Imperial College so that they can receive a better education, cultivate their character, and prepare for their future lives. Do you think that if they stay in the mansion, you can guarantee their future?"

Aunt Meng remained silent, weighing the options secretly in her mind.

Seeing this, Gu Zhiyi slowed down her tone and said, "Madam Meng, I don't want to take your sons away. I just hope that they can get a better education. As for whether to send them to the Imperial College, it ultimately depends on your decision."

Aunt Meng raised her head, tears glistening in her eyes: "Madam, I understand. But please be merciful and don't separate us mother and son. I am willing to let them study at the Imperial Academy, but I beg you to let them come back to visit during the holidays."

Aunt Meng lowered her head and slowly left the main hall, but her heart was surging.

This time Gu Zhiyi's warning was not groundless. If she didn't restrain herself, she might be in big trouble. She couldn't help but think of how she had used Xie Yunce to trip up Gu Zhiyi, and she was filled with regret.

Xie Yunce is the eldest son of the Ningguo Mansion, and has always harbored ambitions for Gu Zhiyi. Aunt Meng originally thought that using Xie Yunce would allow her to gain an advantage over Gu Zhiyi, but she did not expect that it would backfire. She secretly vowed to act cautiously in the future and not let Gu Zhiyi catch her again.

The atmosphere in the main hall suddenly became tense. Aunt Meng had tears in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall.

Gu Zhiyi warned: "Mrs. Meng, if you continue to be so unrestrained, you won't be so lucky next time."

Aunt Meng nodded gently, secretly regretting that she had used Xie Yunce to trip up Gu Zhiyi.

Gu Zhiyi retracted her warning look, as if nothing had happened, and waved her hand, signaling Aunt Meng to leave. Aunt Meng slowly left, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Gu Zhiyi looked at Aunt Meng's back as she left, a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes. Aunt Meng was a restless person, and this warning was just to make her restrain herself temporarily. If she really wanted to be obedient, she needed to make a long-term plan.

Luoluo stood outside Gu Zhiyi's study and knocked on the door gently. After a while, the door slowly opened, and Gu Zhiyi's beautiful face appeared in the crack of the door. After listening to Luoluo's report, she frowned and was obviously very unhappy about this matter.

"I understand. Luoluo, you go down first." Gu Zhiyi said in a deep voice.

After Luluo left, Gu Zhiyi turned and walked into the study, picked up a pen on the table, and wrote down the incident in her notebook. She walked out of the study and came to the yard.

In the yard, Xie Yunce stood aside with a look of regret on his face, while Xie Yunlin sat on a stone bench, gently wiping the blood from his forehead with a handkerchief.

Luoluo looked at Gu Zhiyi's increasingly solemn expression and sighed inwardly.

This quarrel is bound to cause quite a stir.

Gu Zhiyi turned and walked towards Xie Yunce, her eyes cold and her tone firm: "Yunce, although your brother is gentle, you should also know that as an elder brother, you should protect him instead of hurting him. You have done such a heavy thing, where is the face of the family?"

Xie Yunce lowered his head, not daring to look Gu Zhiyi in the face, but his heart was filled with grievances. He clenched his fists, wanting to defend himself, but in the end he did not speak.

Seeing this, Gu Zhiyi couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. She took a deep breath and continued, "Luluo, take Yun Ce to the ancestral hall and let him kneel in front of the ancestors to reflect on his mistakes. He must not eat or rest for the next two days until he realizes his mistakes."

Luoluo was shocked. Such a punishment was extremely harsh for Xie Yunce, but she also understood that Gu Zhiyi's decision could not be questioned.

She nodded gently, walked to Xie Yunce, and said softly: "Second Young Master, please follow me."