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

Seeing that her daughter stopped talking, Gu Zhiyi sighed softly and said, "Xuan'er, do you know? When I married your father, I also had similar worries. But later I found that worrying can't solve the problem, but will make people more anxious. So, I learned to trust, trust your father, trust my daughter."

Xie Huixuan's eyes flashed with emotion. She gently held Gu Zhiyi's hand and said, "Mother, I know you are doing this for my own good and for my elder sister's good. I will try to understand your intentions."

Gu Zhiyi smiled and patted Xie Huixuan's hand, her eyes full of relief.

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In the Penglai Pavilion in the center of the lake, Xie Huiyi and Ye Chenxi sat opposite each other.

Xie Huiyi took the teacup handed over by Ye Chenxi and took a sip. It was a little sour and astringent. She said, "This taste is indeed special, a bit like the plum wine from Yipinju."

"Really?" Ye Chenxi responded with a forced smile, and clenched his fists even tighter under the table.

Xie Huiyi keenly caught Ye Chenxi's subtle expression changes, and she couldn't help but feel suspicious. She put down the teacup, frowned slightly, and said, "Chenxi, you seem to be worried about something?"

Ye Chenxi paused for a moment, restrained his smile, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, but he soon regained his composure. He said lightly: "Huiyi, you misunderstood, you just remembered some past events."

"The past is sometimes quite interesting." Xie Huiyi smiled, but there was a look of inquiry in her eyes.

"Yes, indeed." Ye Chenxi picked up the teacup and blew gently on the tea leaves in the cup. His tone became deeper. "I remember when I was a child, I played by this Penglai Pavilion. At that time, you were just a naughty little girl."

A trace of nostalgia flashed in Xie Huiyi's eyes, and a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Yes, at that time, we were carefree and only wanted to play."

The memories of the two seemed to bring them closer to each other, but Ye Chenxi's worries did not completely disappear.

He suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Huiyi, do you think the relationship between our Ningguo Mansion and Yongchang Marquis Mansion will always be so harmonious?"

Xie Huiyi was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Ye Chenxi to ask this question suddenly, but she still answered calmly: "Chenxi, you should know that marriage is just a product of power struggle. Real harmony requires our joint efforts."

Ye Chenxi looked at Xie Huiyi deeply, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "You are right, but I am always worried that one day this marriage will become a bondage between us."

Xie Huiyi was silent for a moment, then said softly: "Chenxi, I actually have the same concerns. But we are all children of the family, and there are some responsibilities that we cannot escape."

Ye Chenxi nodded slightly, his expression becoming serious: "Yes, we can't escape, but at least we can try to make this marriage into true love."

Xie Huiyi's heart beat unconsciously, she lowered her head and covered her slightly red cheeks with the teacup. She whispered, "Chenxi, do you really think so?"

Ye Chenxi's eyes were firm. He reached out and gently held Xie Huiyi's hand, saying sincerely, "Huiyi, I have never lied to you. I am willing to use my whole life to prove this."

A warm current surged in Xie Huiyi's heart. She raised her head, met Ye Chenxi's gaze, and smiled slightly: "Chenxi, I believe you."

The lake outside Penglai Pavilion was sparkling, and the breeze brought a hint of fresh fragrance.

"Chenxi, do you really like swordsmanship?" Xie Huiyi asked curiously.

Ye Chenxi nodded, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes: "Yes, swordsmanship is my favorite. I think swordsmanship is like life, it needs constant honing to reach the peak."

Xie Huiyi smiled, with a gleam in her eyes: "So, has your swordsmanship reached its peak?"

Ye Chenxi shook his head gently, with a kind of persistence in his eyes: "Not yet, but I have been working hard, I believe that one day, I will reach that level."

As the sky gradually darkened, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the Penglai Pavilion. The two smiled at each other, as if at this moment, all their troubles had gone away. They walked down the Penglai Pavilion side by side and set out on the road back home.

On the way back, the two chatted as they walked. Xie Huiyi turned her head and glanced at Ye Chenxi, saying, "Actually, it's true that I am Master Jiang's apprentice, but I haven't graduated yet, so I'm not worthy of the title of her apprentice."

Ye Chenxi sighed, a trace of concern flashed in his eyes, and he gently held Xie Huiyi's hand: "Huiyi, why do you have to be so modest? Master Jiang's vision has always been unique. You are proud enough to be her apprentice. Besides, the knowledge you have learned has long surpassed the word 'apprenticeship'."

Xie Huiyi shook her head gently, with a firm look in her eyes: "Chenxi, I know you are trying to comfort me, but in my heart, 'discipleship' is not just a title, but a responsibility. I cannot tarnish Master Jiang's reputation, and I cannot mislead the students."

The two continued to walk forward, the afterglow of the setting sun shining on them, giving each other's outlines a golden hue. Ye Chenxi was silent for a while, and suddenly changed the subject: "Huiyi, do you know why I am so curious about your knowledge?"

Xie Huiyi smiled slightly, with a mischievous light in her eyes: "Is it because you are curious about me and want to know everything about me?"

Ye Chenxi was also amused by her humor, and a nice arc appeared on the corner of his mouth: "You are so smart, you can guess it naturally. However, what I am really curious about are the unique insights and ways of thinking that you have learned. I want to know what secrets are hidden in your heart."

Xie Huiyi stuck out her tongue playfully and said, "Since you are so curious, I will reveal a little to you. However, you have to promise me not to tell anyone else."

Ye Chenxi nodded solemnly: "I, Ye Chenxi, swear to heaven that I will never tell anyone else what you said."

Xie Huiyi was relieved and said softly, "In fact, what Master Jiang taught me the most is a way of thinking called 'people-oriented'. She believes that whether it is governing a country or dealing with people, we should focus on the people and pay attention to the people. This concept has given me a new understanding of many things."

Ye Chenxi's eyes flashed with surprise. He didn't expect Xie Huiyi to say such a thing. He pondered for a moment and said, "People-oriented, this is a very high level. My father has always been committed to national affairs, but sometimes he still feels powerless. Huiyi, can you share some of your experiences with me?"

Xie Huiyi smiled slightly, with confidence in her eyes: "Chenxi, this concept is actually not difficult to understand. As long as we pay attention to the people around us and understand their needs, we can find ways to solve problems. For example, in the Ningguo Mansion, I often observe the lives of the servants and find that what they need most is not gold, silver and treasures, but fairness and respect. So, I implemented some reforms in the mansion to give the servants more rights and interests."

Ye Chenxi listened with great interest and couldn't help but sigh: "Huiyi, you are such an amazing woman. I think if you take charge of the family in the future, you will definitely make the Ningguo Mansion more prosperous."