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

Chapter 57 Selfishness

Gu Zhiyi recalled her past life, when she was also being bullied and ostracized by her family. However, she managed to stand firm in that vortex with her own intelligence.

Gu Zhiyi frowned and asked Luluo thoughtfully, "What do you think of father's opinion of Gu Zhiping?"

Luoluo lowered her head and said hesitantly, "Miss, the master wants you to go back and persuade the second young lady to stop obsessing over those meaningless things."

After hearing this, Gu Zhiyi was silent for a moment, and a complex emotion surged in her heart. Her father, Gu Zhongyu, had always been troubled by her sister Gu Zhiping's willfulness, and this time he probably couldn't stand it anymore, so he decided to let her, the eldest daughter, take action.

"Luoluo, send someone to prepare. I want to go back to the Gu family immediately." Gu Zhiyi said decisively, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

In the Ningguo Mansion, spring is in the air, with birds singing and flowers blooming.

Gu Zhiyi was wearing a lavender silk dress, standing in front of the mansion gate, her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, and her temperament was elegant. She looked out the door and sighed secretly in her heart. This afternoon, she had to accompany the young master out, which forced her to speed up her pace to the Gu family.

"Madam, time is running out, let's set off quickly." The maid Hong'er beside her reminded.

Gu Zhiyi nodded gently, turned around and instructed Luluo: "Luluo, send reliable people to monitor the fifth young master Xie Yunlin and the second young master Xie Yunce. If there is any movement, report it immediately."

"Yes." Luoluo took the order and quickly arranged for her servants to carry out the task.

The carriage of the Ningguo Mansion drove out of the gate and sped along the busy streets. Gu Zhiyi sat in the carriage, feeling increasingly depressed.

Gu Zhiyi entered the Gu Mansion. The tall gate tower looked even more solemn and majestic under the warm winter sun. Stepmother Yao, along with a group of servants and daughters, had been waiting at the door. Yao was wearing a gorgeous long dress with a fake smile on her face. She seemed enthusiastic, but in fact, there was a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes.

Yao bowed slightly and said in a gentle tone: "Zhiyi is back. You've worked hard on the way. Come in quickly, everyone in the family is waiting." However, her eyes paused slightly when she saw Gu Zhiyi's calm and cold face.

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, her eyes swept past Yao, and she walked directly to the main hall. Her steps were steady and her expression was calm, as if she didn't care about what happened just now.

In the main hall, Gu Zhongyu was sitting in the main seat. When he saw Gu Zhiyi coming in, he immediately stood up with an approving smile on his face.

"Zhiyi, you've worked hard." Gu Zhongyu said, his voice full of relief, "I heard about what you did in the Ningguo Mansion, it's really gratifying. People from all walks of life in the court praised your talent, you are the pride of my Gu family."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and bowed respectfully: "Father, you are too kind. I am just doing my best."

At this time, Yao came in with several daughters. She forced a smile on her face, but could not hide the anger and dissatisfaction in her heart.

Gu family dinner.

Gu Zhiping put down her chopsticks, with a hint of grievance in her eyes, and turned to Gu Zhiyi who was sitting opposite her. The atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly became tense, and everyone else's eyes also turned to the sisters.

Gu Zhiping hung her head and said aggrievedly, "Sister, do you know the difficulties I encountered after marrying into the Shen family? I really don't know what to do."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, but her eyes were cold. She fiddled with the dishes in the bowl and said lightly, "Zhiping, you should know that I never interfere in other people's affairs."

Gu Zhiping frowned, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in her eyes, but she soon regained her composure. She bit her lower lip and continued:

"Sister, I married Shen Jilian from the Shen family and thought I could live a happy life. However, the people in the Shen family are not as kind as I imagined. Shen Jilian's mother always sneers at me, and his brothers and sisters often talk about me behind my back. It's really too hard for me."

Gu Zhiyi still maintained a faint smile, as if she was not moved by Gu Zhiping's complaints. She sighed softly and said slowly: "Zhiping, marriage is your own choice, you should learn to face it yourself. As your sister, I can only give you some advice, but I can't solve all your problems for you."

Gu Zhiping's face looked a little ugly. She felt that Gu Zhiyi's attitude was a little too cold. She gritted her teeth and tried to make Gu Zhiyi change her mind.

"Sister, I know you have always loved me, and I also know you are very capable. As long as you are willing to help, I believe that the people of the Shen family will never dare to bully me again. Please, help me."

Gu Zhiyi shook her head slightly, with a firm look in her eyes: "Zhiping, you misunderstood. It's not that I don't want to help you, but I really can't interfere in your husband's family affairs. This is your own marriage, you should learn to be independent. Moreover, I believe you are capable enough to deal with these difficulties."

Gu Zhiping's expression became complicated. She was disappointed and angry. She stared at Gu Zhiyi and said in a trembling voice, "Sister, aren't you afraid that I'm not doing well? Don't you care about me?"

Gu Zhiyi gently patted Gu Zhiping's hand, her tone still light: "Zhiping, of course I care about you, but caring does not mean I have to solve the problem on your behalf."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little tense, Gu Zhongyu immediately stood up and said calmly, "Everyone sit down, don't talk while standing. Zhiyi, try this Tremella, Lily and Lotus Seed Soup. I heard it's good for your throat."

Gu Zhiyi symbolically tasted a few mouthfuls of Tremella Lily and Lotus Seed Soup, frowning slightly, but not showing much interest. She put down the spoon and said softly, "Thank you, father. I'm done."

Gu Zhiping's eyes flashed with a haze, she bit her lips tightly, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists. She looked at Gu Zhiyi's calm face, and the anger in her heart became more and more difficult to suppress. She suddenly stood up, pointed at Gu Zhiyi, and her sharp voice broke the originally harmonious atmosphere.

"Gu Zhiyi, look at yourself. When have you ever contributed to this family? You are selfish and only know how to enjoy yourself, but you don't know how to help your sister!"

Gu Zhiping's voice was sharp and piercing. Everyone at the table was stunned, and Gu Zhongyu's face turned ugly. He frowned and was about to say something, but Gu Zhiyi beat him to the punch.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, but there was a hint of coldness in her eyes. She looked at Gu Zhiping calmly and said, "Zhiping, are you blaming me? Have you ever thought that the reason I was able to marry into the Ningguo Mansion was because you gave up that opportunity?"

Gu Zhiping's face froze. She didn't expect Gu Zhiyi to bring up this matter. She gritted her teeth and argued, "So what? You should have sacrificed for your sister!"

Gu Zhiyi shook her head and looked at Gu Zhiping with disappointment in her eyes. She said softly, "Zhiping, you are wrong. Sacrifice is not something that should be done. Everyone has their own choices. I have chosen my own path, and you have no right to blame me."