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"Mother, I was forced into a corner by the Shen family. They...they..." Gu Zhiping gritted her teeth and spoke out the pain in her heart with difficulty, "They forced me to leave the Gu family and leave you. I can't...I can't live without you."

Yao's face turned pale instantly, and her hands trembled slightly. This daughter has always been a pain in her heart. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"Ping'er, don't worry, your mother will definitely make the decision for you." Yao's voice was firm and powerful, and her eyes flashed with firm determination.

Gu Zhiping couldn't hold back her tears after hearing these words. She hugged Yao tightly and cried loudly. Yao patted her back gently, but she felt endless pain in her heart.

"Ping'er, don't worry, mother won't let you get hurt in any way." Yao's voice rang in Gu Zhiping's ears, like a shot of cardiotonic, calming Gu Zhiping's mood a little.

Gu Zhiping raised her head, there were still tears in her eyes, but her expression had become firm.

For the sake of her daughter, Yao had to step in person and argue with the Shen family.

She stood up, straightened her clothes, and said softly to Gu Zhiping, "Ping'er, wait here for a moment. Mother will go and seek justice for you."

Gu Zhiping tightly grasped her mother's sleeve and said worriedly, "Mother, you must be careful. The people in the Shen family are not easy to deal with."

Yao smiled slightly and patted her daughter's hand gently: "Don't worry, mother knows the limits."

After saying that, Yao, along with a few servants, stormed into the Shen family's gate aggressively.

In the main hall of the Shen family, Shen Jilian was chatting with several guests. Seeing Yao suddenly barge in, he was stunned, and then laughed awkwardly: "Mother-in-law, what are you doing?"

Yao looked at him coldly and said firmly, "Shen Jilian, I am here today to argue for you and my daughter Gu Zhiping. If you are a man, give me an explanation!"

Shen Jilian's face darkened, but he remained polite: "Mother-in-law, please sit down. Let's talk about it."

Yao ignored him and walked directly to Shen Jilian, glaring at him: "Tell me, why did you betray my daughter?"

Shen Jilian's expression became complicated. He hesitated for a moment and finally spoke: "Mother-in-law, things are not what you think. There are some misunderstandings between Zhiping and me."

"Misunderstanding?" Yao sneered, "So what you mean is that my daughter has wronged you?"

Shen Ji Lian had no answer and could only lower his head and remain silent.

At this time, Gu Zhiping also walked into the main hall. Her eyes were firm and her tears had dried up. She looked at Shen Jilian and said calmly, "Shen Jilian, since you said there was a misunderstanding, then explain the misunderstanding clearly. Otherwise, I cannot forgive you."

Shen Ji Lian raised his head and looked at Gu Zhiping, feeling extremely guilty.

His past behavior was indeed unfair to Gu Zhiping, but he could not give up his ambition.

Seeing this, Yao was furious. She glared at Shen Jilian and said, "If you are a man, explain it to me clearly. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

Shen Jilian gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind: "Okay, I admit that I had an affair with the prostitute, but it was because I was under a lot of pressure that I did that. I didn't want to hurt Zhiping."

Gu Zhiping's eyes flashed with pain when she heard this, but she quickly concealed it and said coldly: "Shen Jilian, do you think this can make up for your mistakes?"

Shen Jilian was speechless and didn't know how to answer.

Yao's eyes widened and she glared at Shen Jilian: "Shen Jilian, if you really want to make amends, then give up your future and status, and from now on, treat my daughter wholeheartedly."

Shen Jilian was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "I do."

Gu Zhiping looked at Shen Jilian, feeling conflicted.

Yao looked at her daughter and sighed softly: "Ping'er, you decide."

Gu Zhiping was silent for a moment, and finally spoke: "Since you are willing to repent, then I will give you a chance. But if you do it again, I will never forgive you."

Shen Jilian excitedly held Gu Zhiping's hand: "I will never let you down."

Seeing this, Yao felt relieved.

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After returning to Gu Mansion from Shen's house, Gu Zhiping tightly grasped Yao's trouser legs and begged, "This situation can only be solved by my elder sister Gu Zhiyi and her husband Shen Jilian. My sister and I can repair our relationship, and the Shen family will look up to me. Glory and wealth are all behind me. Mother, only you can help me..."

Yao was shocked when she heard this.

Her eyes were filled with confusion, surprise, and deep puzzlement. This daughter in front of her had been smart and quick-witted since she was young, but today's request was really beyond her expectations.

"Ping'er, what did you say? You actually want me to repair my relationship with Gu Zhiyi, this...how is this possible?" There was a slight tremor in Yao's voice. She slowly sat down on the chair, looking at Gu Zhiping with complicated eyes.

Seeing her mother's expression, Gu Zhiping's heart tightened. She held Yao's hands tightly with a firm look in her eyes: "Mom, I know this is difficult, but this is the only way to preserve the status of our Gu family. Although my eldest sister has a grudge against me, her intelligence and courage are unmatched. Only she can assist Shen Jilian, and only she can help me gain a foothold in the Shen family."

Yao felt a pang of pain in her heart when she saw the look in her daughter's eyes.

Gu Zhiping was a girl with strong opinions. Once she made a decision, it was difficult for her to change it. She took a deep breath and tried to sort out her thoughts.

"Ping'er, do you know why your elder sister has a rift with you?" Yao suddenly asked.

Gu Zhiping was stunned. This question had always been on her mother's mind, but no one had ever asked it. She lowered her head and was silent for a while, then slowly said, "I know, it's because I stole her fiancé. I was wrong."

Yao looked at her daughter, a trace of pain flashing in her eyes.

This is the knot in Gu Zhiping's heart, and also the gap between mother and daughter.

"Ping'er, do you know? In fact, your elder sister doesn't blame you." Yao said softly.

Gu Zhiping raised her head, her eyes full of surprise.

"Your eldest sister is a sensible child. She knows that this is not your fault. The real knot in her heart is the Shen family." Yao said, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

Gu Zhiping was stunned.

"Ping'er, I know your request is difficult, but I am willing to try. For the Gu family and for you, I am willing to repair my relationship with Zhiyi." Yao looked at Gu Zhiping with a firm tone.

Gu Zhiping excitedly held her mother's hand and said, "Mom, don't worry, I will let my elder sister know that our hearts are always connected."

They first went to the Ningguo Mansion, but Gu Zhiyi was not at home. They then went to the Shen family, but Shen Jilian refused their request on the grounds that he was busy with official duties.

Gu Zhiping was not discouraged. She began to ask around for Gu Zhiyi's whereabouts and finally found her in a temple.

Gu Zhiping looked at Gu Zhiyi in the temple. She was wearing plain clothes and looked calm, as if everything in the world had nothing to do with her. She walked forward and bowed deeply: "Sister, I know I was wrong before, but now I understand that we are a family and we should unite as one."