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

Chapter 165 A good teacher and helpful friend

Gu Zhiyi looked at Luluo and couldn't help but say, "Don't worry, Yun Ce won't be quiet for a few days."

As soon as she finished speaking, Luluo couldn't help biting her lip lightly, with a trace of worry in her eyes. She knew Xie Yunce's temper very well. Once he made up his mind, nothing could stop him. She replied softly, "Madam, Master Yunce is... still young after all, and easily impulsive."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a bit of kindness in her eyes: "It's good to be young. Young people are energetic and aggressive. But this aggressiveness can only achieve success if it is used in the right place." She patted Luoluo's hand gently, and said: "Go call Yun Ce over, I have something to ask him."

Luoluo took the order and left. After a while, Xie Yunce came to Gu Zhiyi. He was dressed in brocade and gorgeous clothes, handsome and elegant, but with a bit of arrogance between his eyebrows. When he saw his mother, he bowed politely: "Mother."

Gu Zhiyi looked him up and down, a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes, but her tone was stern: "Yunce, do you know how worried I am about your recent behavior?"

Xie Yunce was slightly stunned, the corners of his mouth curled up, as if smiling: "Mother is worried, the child knows his mistake."

Gu Zhiyi snorted coldly: "You know you are wrong? Do you know where you are wrong?"

Xie Yunce thought for a moment and replied, "I shouldn't have left home without permission and made my mother worry."

Gu Zhiyi sighed softly and said, "There is no reason for you to leave home without permission. But you act too impulsively and don't consider the consequences. How can I feel at ease?"

Xie Yunce lowered his head and remained silent.

Gu Zhiyi asked again: "Do you know why I asked you to come back?"

Xie Yunce shook his head: "I don't know."

Gu Zhiyi said, "Before your father died, he asked me to take good care of you and teach you to be an adult. I promised him, and I must do what I said. Now that you are an adult, I will naturally let you go out and try your luck. I just hope you can understand that venturing into the world is not just about charging forward blindly."

Xie Yunce raised his head, his eyes firm: "Mother, I understand. From now on, I will remember your teachings and will not act impulsively anymore."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with relief. She gently patted Xie Yunce's shoulder and said, "Okay, in that case, go get ready. I'll take you to see someone tomorrow."

Xie Yunce looked at his mother in confusion: "Mom, who are we going to see?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled mysteriously: "You will know when you see him. This person is very important to your future life."

As night fell, the lights in Xie's house were bright. Luluo stood beside Gu Zhiyi, sorting out her clothes. She couldn't help but ask, "Madam, who are we going to meet tomorrow?"

Gu Zhiyi glanced at her with a smile: "Luluo, what do you think of Yun Ce?"

Green Radish was slightly stunned, and replied: "The young master is smart and handsome, but he has a somewhat impulsive personality."

Gu Zhiyi nodded: "You are right. I hope that the person I meet tomorrow can make him restrain himself and not be so impulsive."

Green Rose was curious: "Madam, who is that person?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled: "You will know tomorrow."

The next morning, the Xie Mansion was decorated with lights and colors, and the atmosphere was festive. Xie Yunce dressed neatly and went out with his mother Gu Zhiyi. They came to a solemn and majestic mansion. Gu Zhiyi stopped and looked at Xie Yunce: "We are here. This is the home of the person we are going to meet."

Xie Yunce looked up and saw a golden plaque hanging above the gate of the mansion, with the words "Xie Mansion" inscribed on it. He couldn't help but wonder: "Mother, isn't this our home?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly: "Yes, this is our home. But the person we are going to meet today is your father's good friend. He is also my close friend for many years. His name is Xie Wuchen."

A hint of surprise flashed in Xie Yunce's eyes. He didn't expect that the person his mother wanted to take him to see was Xie Wuchen. Xie Wuchen was a famous general. It was said that he was both wise and brave, and was feared by all.

When they entered the mansion, Xie Wuchen was already waiting in the living room. He was about fifty years old, with white hair and beard, but he was energetic and his eyes were bright. When he saw Gu Zhiyi and Xie Yunce, he immediately stood up to greet them.

Gu Zhiyi introduced the two people: "Yunce, this is your father's good friend, General Xie Wuchen."

Xie Yunce immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, General Xie."

Xie Wuchen smiled and helped him up: "Yunce, I have known your father for many years. Before his death, your father asked me to take good care of you. I am relieved to see you today."

Xie Yunce's heart moved. From now on, Xie Wuchen would become his mentor and helpful friend.

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Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly: "Mom, if you have anything to say, just tell me, don't worry about me."

Madam Xie looked at her with a trace of relief in her eyes, then she sighed and said, "Zhiyi, you know that the palace has been very busy recently. I am old and have limited energy, so there are some things that I am really unable to do."

Gu Zhiyi nodded gently and looked at her mother-in-law with concern: "Don't worry, mother, your daughter-in-law will do her best to help you take care of the affairs of the mansion and not let you worry."

A trace of gratitude flashed in Mrs. Xie's eyes, and she gently patted Gu Zhiyi's hand: "Good child, I know you are filial, but there are some things I have to remind you."

Gu Zhiyi leaned forward slightly and listened to her mother-in-law's teachings.

"Some people in the palace may appear to be respectful to you, but in reality they have ulterior motives. You must be careful and don't let them take advantage of you."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with determination: "Don't worry, mother, your daughter-in-law understands."

Mrs. Xie looked at Gu Zhiyi and couldn't help but sigh in her heart: This child is really smart. She coughed lightly and changed the subject: "By the way, how are you getting along with your husband recently?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a happy light in her eyes: "My husband treats me very well, and we get along well as husband and wife."

Madam Xie nodded, a smile on her face: "That's good, a harmonious family brings prosperity. But, I heard that you seem to be worried recently?"

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with hesitation, but she quickly regained her composure: "Mother, your daughter-in-law does have something to discuss with you."

Madam Xie looked at her and encouraged her, "Tell me, I'm here, is there anything you can't solve?"

Gu Zhiyi bit her lower lip and said softly, "Mother, I feel that the expenses in the mansion seem to be a bit too high. I wonder if we can reduce them appropriately?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Old Madam Xie's eyes, and then she revealed a satisfied smile: "Zhiyi, I'm very pleased that you have this idea. Indeed, the expenses in the mansion are too high, and it's time to rectify them. If you have any ideas, just tell me."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly and began to explain her plan. She proposed specific saving measures in terms of daily diet, clothing and supplies, and promised to personally inquire and ensure that every expense was reasonable.

Mrs. Xie nodded repeatedly after hearing this, and she admired Gu Zhiyi's intelligence even more.