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

Xie Huixuan asked curiously: "Mom, what did you like to do when you were a child?"

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with nostalgia: "When I was a child, I loved playing hide-and-seek with your grandfather in the garden. Also, I loved listening to your grandfather tell stories."

The two daughters listened attentively, and the atmosphere in the car gradually became warm. Xie Huiyi couldn't help asking: "Mother, please tell us a story."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of nostalgia in her eyes, and said slowly: "Then I will tell you a story about courage and wisdom. A long time ago, in our Ning Kingdom, there was a brave boy named Yun Feiyang."

In the car, Xie Huiyi and Xie Huixuan stared with wide eyes, listening attentively. Gu Zhiyi gently fiddled with her hair and continued:

"Yun Feiyang was very smart since he was young. He was not only skilled in martial arts, but also cared about the world. One year, Ningguo suffered a sudden disaster. The treasury was empty and the people were in poverty. In order to save the people, Yun Feiyang decided to look for the legendary treasure - the Heart of the Sun."

Xie Huiyi asked curiously: "What is the Heart of the Sun?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled and said, "The Heart of the Sun is a gem with infinite power. It is said that it can illuminate the whole world. But the journey to find the Heart of the Sun is full of dangers and requires going through three difficulties."

Xie Huixuan interrupted, "What are the three difficulties?"

Gu Zhiyi stroked her head gently and said, "The first obstacle was the Huoyan Mountain. The Huoyan Mountain is a volcano with billowing flames and overwhelming heat. Yun Feiyang successfully crossed the Huoyan Mountain with his courage and wisdom."

Xie Huiyi's eyes flashed with worry: "What about the second difficulty?"

Gu Zhiyi continued, "The second difficulty was the dark forest. This forest was filled with darkness and fear, and even the moonlight could not penetrate. But Yun Feiyang was not frightened by the darkness. He used his wisdom to find the bright path in the forest."

The atmosphere in the car was becoming increasingly tense, and Xie Huixuan couldn't help but ask, "What about the last hurdle?"

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with a trace of solemnity: "The last difficulty is the Ghost Valley. There are countless ghosts living there, and they will use various illusions to confuse intruders. But Yun Feiyang successfully passed the Ghost Valley and found the Heart of the Sun with his firm belief and courage."

The two daughters listened attentively, and the atmosphere in the car became more and more warm. Xie Huiyi couldn't help asking: "Did Yun Feiyang bring the Heart of the Sun back in the end?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly: "Yes, he returned to Ningguo with the Heart of the Sun and used its power to illuminate the entire country. From then on, the people of Ningguo lived a happy and healthy life."

There was silence in the car for a moment, and Xie Huixuan suddenly said: "Mom, I also want to be a person like Yun Feiyang, brave, wise, and able to help others."

Gu Zhiyi looked at her with a hint of pride in her eyes: "Xuan'er, you already have such qualities. As long as you stick to your beliefs and face difficulties bravely, you will definitely become an outstanding person."

Xie Huiyi also nodded and agreed: "Yes, Sister Xuan'er, we will all support you."

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"I, I still have one thing I don't understand..." Xie Huiyi suddenly raised her head and said carefully, "How did mother know that Zheng Xingliu would come to the gate of Bailu Academy to cause trouble with my eldest brother?"

Xie Huixuan was also confused, and the two sisters' eyes were all on Gu Zhiyi.

The carriage swayed and moved slowly on the stone slabs of the ancient road. Inside the carriage, Gu Zhiyi sat upright, her eyes deep and peaceful. Facing the doubts of her two daughters, she smiled slightly, gently pushed aside the curtain that fell on her shoulders, and looked at the setting sun outside the window.

"Huiyi, Huixuan, have you ever thought about this? There is no such thing as nothing without fire in this world." Gu Zhiyi spoke slowly, with unquestionable authority in her voice. "Zheng Xingliu is a man with deep scheming. If he didn't have some ulterior motive, how could he easily show up at the gate of Bailu Academy?"

Xie Huiyi frowned. She seemed to understand a little, but she was not sure, so she asked cautiously: "Mother, are you saying that my eldest brother might have a conflict with Zheng Xingliu when he went out this time?"

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in her eyes: "Yes, your elder brother went out this time to look for opportunities, and Zheng Xingliu's appearance just proves that he also has his own plans. However, we still need to observe carefully what exactly he is looking for."

Xie Huixuan bit her lower lip gently. She asked curiously, "How did mother know that he would come to the gate of Bailu Academy?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in her eyes: "This is all thanks to our spies. I have already arranged people near Bailu Academy, and any disturbance will not escape my eyes and ears."

The two sisters were stunned. They had never imagined that their mother was so careful and cautious that she even arranged spies near Bailu Academy.

"Mother, what should we do now?" Xie Huiyi couldn't help but ask.

Gu Zhiyi pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "The most important thing now is that we cannot let Zheng Xingliu take advantage of the situation. Huiyi, when you go back, tell your elder brother and sister-in-law immediately and ask them to be on high alert."

Xie Huiyi nodded, secretly admiring her mother's wisdom.

Xie Huixuan looked at her mother's side and couldn't help but sigh: "Mom, you are so amazing. When can I be as smart as you?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled and patted her hands: "Silly girl, being smart or not is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that you have to learn to feel the world with your heart and understand the people around you."

Xie Huixuan nodded thoughtfully. She looked at her mother and felt a surge of respect in her heart.

The carriage drove into a willow grove, and the sunlight shone through the leaves into the carriage, creating mottled light and shadows.

Not long after, the carriage stopped in front of the Ningguo Mansion, and Gu Zhiyi and her two daughters got off the carriage. They looked at the gate of the mansion, their hearts filled with determination.

"Let's go in." Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and took the lead to walk into the mansion.

Xie Huiyi and Xie Huixuan responded in unison and followed closely.

……

At the same time, at the corner of the Gu Mansion’s gate.

A woman in coarse cloth knelt on the ground, her hair was disheveled, her face was tired, her lips were chapped, and she cried, "Mother, only you can help me, my daughter is dying..."

This person is the second daughter of the Gu family and the new bride of the Shen family, Gu Zhiping!

Although Gu Zhiping's voice was low, it was firm and resolute. Her eyes flickered with a gleam of hope for help, which was the last ray of hope in her life.

Yao looked at her daughter kneeling at the door, her face changed slightly, it was a complex emotion, including confusion, shock, heartache and helplessness. She slowly approached, gently helped Gu Zhiping up, while tidying her clothes, she whispered: "Ping'er, how did you become like this?"

Gu Zhiping held Yao's hand tightly, tears welling up in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall.