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

Xie Yunchen nodded in agreement: "Indeed. Moreover, mother's talent and character have earned her respect in Ningguo Mansion. I think as long as we continue to support her, she will be able to lead Ningguo Mansion to a better future."

As soon as they entered the backyard, Xiao Xiying gently placed Gu Zhiyi on the bed in her bedroom.

"Luoluo, go prepare some hot water. I want to wash my senior sister's body." Xiao Xiying instructed the servant, then turned around to get a set of clean clothes.

Soon, Luluo brought hot water and a clean cloth. Xiao Xiying carefully washed Gu Zhiyi to remove the smell of alcohol from her body. At this time, Luluo had brought the hangover soup to the bedside.

"Senior Sister, drink some hangover soup, you should feel better." Xiao Xiying said softly. Gu Zhiyi must have a splitting headache at this moment.

Gu Zhiyi opened her eyes slightly, looked at Xiao Xiying, and forced a smile: "Thank you, Junior Sister, I'm fine."

Xie Yunchen returned to the yard, and the sunlight shone through the sparse leaves onto the bluestone slabs, creating a mottled effect.

He originally planned to review his lessons in the quiet afternoon, but his concubine Li stopped him.

Li's eyes were filled with tears. She knelt on the ground and said in a trembling voice, "My husband, I was wrong, I was wrong! I admit that I was wrong to frame Madam Wu by faking pregnancy. Please forgive me."

Xie Yunchen looked at Li without a trace of fluctuation in his eyes. He tried to walk around her and leave, but found that his calves were tightly held by Li.

"Li, what are you doing?" Xie Yunchen said in a cold tone, trying to get rid of her entanglement.

Li burst into tears: "My husband, I know I have let Madam Wu down, but I am really afraid of losing you. Please give me a chance to make up for my mistakes."

Xie Yunchen frowned, recalling Li's faults. She had slandered Wu Jingying in front of him, framed her for mistakes, and almost caused Wu Jingying to be demoted to a concubine. Thinking of this, Xie Yunchen couldn't help but feel angry.

"Li, do you think your tears can move me? Do you think I will be soft-hearted again?" Xie Yunchen said in a cold voice, trying to make Li let go.

Li hugged Xie Yunchen's calf tightly, tears streaming down her face: "Husband, I really know I was wrong. I am willing to accept any punishment, I only ask you to forgive me."

Xie Yunchen struggled to break free from Li's restraints and said coldly, "Let go! I tell you, I won't be soft-hearted again. I have already remembered what you did."

Li's eyes widened, she couldn't believe her ears. She was stunned for a moment, then let go of her hand, looking at Xie Yunchen's departing back in fear, her heart filled with resentment.

"Husband, I was wrong, I was really wrong!" Li struggled to catch up with Xie Yunchen, but found that her legs were weak.

Xie Yunchen sat at the sandalwood desk in the study, his eyes wandering. He had been flipping through the book in his hand for a long time, but he had not absorbed any knowledge. He sighed and told Lan Sheng who was standing beside him, "Go, change a pot of hot tea."

Lan Sheng bowed slightly and left. After a while, he came back with a pot of steaming tea, put it on the desk gently, and said softly: "Master, you haven't been to the backyard for a long time. Maybe you should go for a walk. The scenery there must be beautiful now."

Xie Yunchen looked up at Lan Sheng, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes. Lan Sheng's words were not unintentional, but he wanted to remind the young master that the concubines in the backyard had been waiting for a long time.

"Master, I know you have something on your mind, but sometimes, some things cannot be solved by hiding in the study." Lan Sheng said slowly, with a hint of unquestionable tone.

Xie Yunchen frowned slightly, and the page of the book in his hand stopped in mid-air. He put down the book, pondered for a moment, and finally made up his mind and said to Lan Sheng: "Going to the backyard may be the right thing to do."

Lan Sheng smiled slightly, immediately responded, and quietly retreated. Xie Yunchen straightened his clothes, slowly walked out of the study, and stepped onto the path leading to the backyard.

"Lan Sheng, do you think what I did is right or wrong?" Xie Yunchen suddenly stopped and stared at Lan Sheng with sharp eyes.

Lan Sheng was stunned, and immediately replied: "Master, everything you did was right. You are the master of the house, so you naturally have the right to decide where you go."

Xie Yunchen nodded and said nothing. His heart was full of contradictions. On the one hand, he really wanted to be accompanied by his concubines, but on the other hand, he was worried that he would indulge in the gentleness of the gentleness and delay his work.

Passing through the small garden, Xie Yunchen's pace gradually quickened. The backyard appeared in front of him, and he saw Aunt Liao's figure.

"Master!" Aunt Liao's voice was sweet and moving. She was wearing a lavender skirt, and the hem of her skirt swayed gently, like a blooming flower. She excitedly rushed towards Xie Yunchen and ran into his arms.

"Aunt Liao, you are becoming more and more adept at acting like a spoiled child." Xie Yunchen patted her head gently, with a hint of doting in his tone.

Aunt Liao laughed sweetly, holding Xie Yunchen's hand and said, "Master, you haven't come to the backyard for a long time. We all miss you."

Xie Yunchen smiled slightly, looking at Aunt Liao, a trace of warmth welled up in his heart. He gently patted Aunt Liao's hand and said to Lan Sheng: "Go and inform the other aunts that I am here."

Lan Sheng immediately agreed and left in a hurry. After a while, the other three concubines in the backyard also arrived one after another.

"Master, you are here." Aunt Chen bowed gently, her voice like a spring breeze.

"Master, you finally came." Aunt Li's eyes sparkled with joy as she walked slowly towards Xie Yunchen.

"Young Master, we are all waiting for you here." Aunt Wang smiled gracefully, her eyes full of anticipation.

Xie Yunchen looked at the four concubines, and couldn't help but feel deeply moved. He sat down and said to them, "I haven't been to the backyard for a long time. Today, I want to accompany you to enjoy it."

Xie Yunchen was filled with an indescribable emotion. He looked at Aunt Liao's shy and coquettish eyes and couldn't help but feel guilty. He gently stroked her hair, with deep regret in his eyes.

"My indifference to you in the past caused you to suffer a lot of grievances." Xie Yunchen sighed, his tone full of regret, "I used to be swayed by the instigation of other concubines and ignored your true feelings for me."

Aunt Liao's eyes flashed with sadness when she heard this, but she quickly concealed her emotions and smiled gently: "Master, I know you have your reasons, as long as you understand now, I will be satisfied."

Xie Yunchen looked at her affectionately and nodded: "I will spend the rest of my life to make it up to you, auntie, are you willing to give me this chance?"

Aunt Liao's face flushed slightly. She lowered her head, bit her lips lightly, then slowly raised her head, her eyes full of determination: "I do, Master."

A warm feeling surged in Xie Yunchen's heart. He gently kissed Aunt Liao on the cheek, then held her hand tightly and walked into the house with her.