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"What...what are you going to do?" Xie Huiyi's voice was already filled with tears. She felt unprecedented fear.

Gu Zhiyi stared at her without blinking, curling his lips and sneering: "Aren't you going to threaten me with death? I'm just helping you."

As she spoke, she held the rope tightly in her hand, walked around to Xie Huiyi, and began to describe the hanging process in detail: "The rope tightens around your neck, and you will find it difficult to breathe. It gets tighter and tighter until your neck is torn off. The pain is beyond your imagination."

Xie Huiyi's tears fell like pearls from a broken string. She bit her lips tightly, trying to suppress the trembling of her body. "I... I just said it casually. I really don't want to die."

Xie Huiyi choked, her voice trembled, and her eyes were full of pleading.

She raised her hand, trying to stop Gu Zhiyi: "Please, don't do this, I know I was wrong, as long as you let me go, I... I can do anything."

Gu Zhiyi stopped, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes: "Anything?"

Xie Huiyi nodded hurriedly: “Yes, anything.”

Xie Huiyi's tears flowed even more violently. She shook her head, her face as pale as paper: "I... I don't want to die, please, let me go."

Gu Zhiyi ignored her request and continued, "You will find that life is so fragile and death is so terrifying. When you truly experience this, you will understand how wrong what you did was."

Xie Huiyi's body trembled even more violently. She tried to struggle, but was tightly bound by Gu Zhiyi. She stared at Gu Zhiyi with eyes wide open, full of fear and despair.

"Let...let me go. I won't dare to do it again." Xie Huiyi's voice was so weak that it was almost inaudible.

Gu Zhiyi looked at her coldly: "Are you scared now? If you had known this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?"

Xie Huiyi's tears welled up again, and she cried, "I really know I was wrong. I am willing to accept any punishment, just ask you to let me go."

Gu Zhiyi was silent for a moment, then suddenly let go of her hand.

Xie Huiyi fell to the ground and started coughing violently.

"You did make a mistake, but punishment is not the only way to educate. I hope you can realize your mistake from the bottom of your heart, rather than giving in just because you are afraid of punishment."

Gu Zhiyi's voice sounded softly, with a barely perceptible hint of worry.

Xie Huiyi raised her head, her eyes flashing with panic and confusion. She had never seen Gu Zhiyi's eyes so gentle that it made her forget the pain just now.

"Madam, I...I made a mistake just now, why didn't you punish me?" Xie Huiyi asked cautiously, with a hint of trembling in her tone.

"The reason I didn't punish you immediately is because I want to give you a chance to think and understand why your behavior led to adverse consequences. I hope you can learn from it and become a better person."

Gu Zhiyi smiled gently, walked to Xie Huiyi and helped her up.

"Huiyi, do you know? It is inevitable to make mistakes in life. The key lies in how we face mistakes and how we correct them. Although you made a mistake just now, you were able to admit it actively, which has made me very happy." Gu Zhiyi spoke softly, her eyes full of care.

Xie Huiyi was stunned. She didn't expect Gu Zhiyi to forgive her so easily. A warm feeling welled up in her heart.

"But, ma'am, I really disappointed you just now." Xie Huiyi lowered her head, her voice filled with a hint of frustration.

Gu Zhiyi gently patted Xie Huiyi's shoulder and smiled, "Silly girl, no one is perfect. I have forgotten what happened just now. You don't have to take it to heart. But I am very happy with your attitude. It shows that you can still be saved and have a chance to correct yourself."

Xie Huiyi raised her head, tears of gratitude flashing in her eyes. She held Gu Zhiyi's hand tightly, her voice choking: "Madam, I will definitely remember your teachings, and I will work harder in the future and never let you down again."

Gu Zhiyi smiled and nodded. She looked at Xie Huiyi's determined eyes and couldn't help feeling a little relieved.

She knew that Xie Huiyi was a smart girl, and she would seize it if given a chance.

"Okay, stop crying. In the days to come, you must remember that no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must face them bravely and don't escape. Only in this way can you grow." Gu Zhiyi gently wiped away Xie Huiyi's tears, like a loving mother.

Xie Huiyi nodded obediently.

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly, a trace of thought flashed in her eyes, and she slowly spoke with an unquestionable firmness in her voice: "Huiyi, why didn't you discuss it with me when you encountered something, but instead took such extreme actions?"

Xie Huiyi's body trembled slightly when she heard this. She raised her head, tears in her eyes, and said in a trembling voice: "Madam, I... I am really scared. Madam, you punished my second brother yesterday, and I am worried that if I ask him for something, I will make you unhappy."

Gu Zhiyi frowned. She could feel Xie Huiyi's fear, but her behavior was really unacceptable.

She sighed softly and her tone softened: "You know, doing this will only make the misunderstanding between us deeper and deeper."

Xie Huiyi lowered her head, not daring to look directly into Gu Zhiyi's eyes. She whispered, "I know, but I really can't help it."

Gu Zhiyi looked at her and felt a little headache. She pondered for a moment, and suddenly her eyes lit up and she said, "Okay, since you are so scared, I will give you a chance. If you can meet my three conditions, I will let you meet Master Yan."

Xie Huiyi raised her head, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she said excitedly: "Really? Madam, I am willing to agree to any of your conditions!"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly. She looked at Xie Huiyi's excitement and couldn't help but feel a little amused. She said, "Don't rush to agree. I haven't thought about the three conditions yet. However, I can lift your confinement and let you move freely for an hour."

Xie Huiyi looked at Gu Zhiyi gratefully. She kowtowed excitedly and thanked him: "Madam Xie, I will remember your kindness."

Gu Zhiyi waved her hand gently, signaling Xie Huiyi to stand up.

She looked into Xie Huiyi's eyes and said in a serious tone: "Xie Huiyi, you must remember that in this mansion, you must learn to respect others and learn to protect yourself."

Xie Huiyi nodded seriously, with a firm light in her eyes: “Madam, I will remember your teachings and strive to be a better self.”

Gu Zhiyi looked at Xie Huiyi and couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

She patted Xie Huiyi's shoulder gently and said, "Okay, go get ready. I'll go talk to Master Yan about your matter."

A trace of worry flashed in Xie Huiyi's eyes. She pulled Gu Zhiyi's sleeve and whispered, "Madam, will you...will you tell Master Yan about my shameful things?"

Gu Zhiyi looked at Xie Huiyi and smiled: "Don't worry, I will speak for you. However, you have to do your best and don't let me down."

Xie Huiyi nodded, with gratitude gleaming in her eyes.

She knew that Gu Zhiyi was truly kind to her.