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

Chapter 119: Aunt's Death

"What a smart child." Gu Zhiyi nodded approvingly at Xie Yunjie and waved for Luoluo to come forward.

Luoluo bowed slightly and walked to Gu Zhiyi, with a hint of curiosity and anticipation in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.

In the courtyard of the Ningguo Mansion, the spring sunshine shines through the sparse shadows of the trees and onto the cobblestone path.

Xie Yunjie stood aside with a humble smile on his face, but a hint of pride could not be concealed in his eyes.

Gu Zhiyi patted Luoluo's hand gently and said with a smile: "Yunjie is a smart kid. I plan to let him help you manage the affairs of the mansion. What do you think?"

Luoluo was slightly stunned. She knew that Gu Zhiyi was always smart and capable, and she handled all the affairs in the mansion in an orderly manner. She lowered her head and thought for a moment, then looked up at Gu Zhiyi, with a trace of worry in her eyes: "Madam, although Yunjie is smart, he is still young, and I am afraid he can't take on such an important task."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of appreciation in her eyes: "I understand your concerns, but it is precisely because he is still young that he has more potential."

Xie Yunjie was excited when he heard this. He walked forward and bowed respectfully to Gu Zhiyi: "Don't worry, mother. I will do my best to live up to your expectations."

Gu Zhiyi nodded and looked at Xie Yunjie softly: "Okay, I believe you."

……

"Madam, you are so beautiful." Luoluo looked at Gu Zhiyi in the bronze mirror and praised her from the bottom of her heart.

Hearing this, Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes as gentle as spring water. She gently stroked herself in the mirror, with a bit of humility on her lips: "Luluo, you always talk like this. Beauty and ugliness are given by parents, not something I can boast about."

Luoluo stood behind the lady, her hands gently placed on Gu Zhiyi's shoulders, her eyes full of respect and admiration.

Madam was speaking from the heart. Although everyone in the mansion knew that she was as beautiful as a flower, she had never been proud or complacent because of it.

"Madam, you are not only the pride of Ningguo Mansion, but also a role model for us servants." Luoluo said sincerely.

Gu Zhiyi smiled gently, turned around and looked at Luoluo: "Luluo, you have been with me for so long, and I have never heard you complain about anything, nor have I ever seen you look sad. I am very pleased that you think this way."

Luoluo lowered her eyes, a blush on her face: "Madam, these are what I should do. It is Luoluo's blessing to be able to follow you."

"Luoluo, do you know? I was the same as you when I was a child." Gu Zhiyi sighed softly, as if recalling something.

Green Rose raised her head, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes: "Madam, what were you like when you were a child?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes becoming deep: "When I was a child, I was very naughty and often sneaked out to play. Sometimes I even forgot the time to go home. My mother was always worried about me."

Green Rose listened, with a hint of envy in her eyes: "Madam, you must have had a very happy childhood."

Gu Zhiyi nodded gently: "Yes, I was indeed very happy when I was a child. However, as I grow older, I begin to understand that happiness is not all of life. There are some things that we cannot escape."

Luoluo listened silently, and a trace of sympathy welled up in her heart. She gently held Gu Zhiyi's hand and said softly: "Madam, you are living a good life now. Everyone in the mansion respects you. You don't need to worry."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, patted Luluo's hand, and showed gratitude in her eyes: "Luluo, you are always so considerate. However, I am not talking about myself, but the future of Ningguo Mansion."

Luluo was slightly stunned. She looked at Gu Zhiyi with a hint of confusion in her eyes: "Madam, do you mean..."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Luluo deeply, and her tone became serious: "Luluo, do you know? The future of Ningguo Mansion is not only the future of us, but also the future of our next generation, and even the next generation. As the wife of Ningguo Mansion, I have the responsibility to consider the future of Ningguo Mansion."

A trace of determination flashed in Luluo's eyes, and she nodded: "Madam, I understand. Don't worry, I will do my best to help you."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Luoluo with approval in her eyes. She gently patted Luoluo on the shoulder and continued, "The glory of Ningguo Mansion does not rely on women like us alone. It also requires men to fight for it. Although Xie Yunce is smart, he is too gentle and lacks some rigidity."

Luoluo frowned slightly. Xie Yunce's gentleness sometimes became his weakness: "Madam, what should we do then?"

Gu Zhiyi pondered for a moment, and her eyes became firm: "I will personally teach him and let him understand how, as a man, he should shoulder the responsibility of the family."

A trace of worry flashed in Luluo's eyes: "Madam, this may not be appropriate. After all, you are a woman, and Master Yunce is not young anymore."

Gu Zhiyi smiled gently, her eyes full of confidence: "I know this is indeed a little unusual. But I'm not afraid."

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"Help me up..."

Aunt Meng was already out of strength, and her words were barely uttered. Gu Zhiyi winked at Luluo beside her.

Luluo immediately understood and gently helped Aunt Meng up and let her lean on the bed. Gu Zhiyi sat on the edge of the bed, picked up a handkerchief and gently wiped Aunt Meng's forehead, saying in a gentle tone: "Aunt, don't worry, I will take good care of you."

Aunt Meng opened her eyes slightly and looked at Gu Zhiyi. A trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes. She forced a smile with difficulty and said softly, "Madam, I know that I am seriously ill this time and I am afraid I will not live long. But I am worried about Luoluo. She is a good child. Can you..."

Gu Zhiyi gently patted Aunt Meng's hand and said softly, "Aunt, don't worry, I will treat Luoluo as my own child and take good care of her. You can go without worry."

When Aunt Meng heard this, her eyes gradually softened. She slowly closed her eyes and a peaceful smile appeared on her face.

At this time, Luluo couldn't help but ask: "Madam, my aunt..."

Gu Zhiyi nodded gently, tears welling up in her eyes: "Auntie is gone, but she left peacefully. We should all be happy for her."

Luoluo sobbed, tears falling into her palms. She held Gu Zhiyi's hand tightly and said with emotion: "Madam, you are so kind to me. Luoluo will definitely repay you well."

Gu Zhiyi smiled and patted Luoluo's hand. She looked into Luoluo's eyes and said seriously, "Luluo, your aunt is gone, but that doesn't mean you are alone. From now on, you are my daughter, and I will treat you like my own daughter."

Luoluo nodded with tears in her eyes. She felt Gu Zhiyi's care and love, and her heart was filled with warmth.

Gu Zhiyi and Luluo worked together to handle the afterlife affairs for Aunt Meng. At the funeral, Luluo was grief-stricken, and Gu Zhiyi hugged her tightly and comforted her: "Aunt Meng is gone, and we should be happy for her because she has finally gotten rid of the torment of illness."

Luoluo looked at Gu Zhiyi with tearful eyes, and secretly swore in her heart that she must live well, avenge her aunt, and serve the lady.