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

Chapter 255 Grounded

Duke Dun laughed, and the seriousness in his eyes gradually disappeared. "Madam is really smart. Then I would like to ask Madam to help me see my fortune today."

Gu Zhiyi smiled lightly, with a sly look in her eyes. "My Lord, you really know how to give me a difficult problem. But since you asked, I'll give it a try."

After that, Gu Zhiyi gently closed her eyes and tapped her fingers on the table, as if she was calculating something. Duke Dun looked at her serious expression, and a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes.

After a moment, Gu Zhiyi opened her eyes and looked at Duke Dun, with a hint of solemnity in her eyes. "Duke, your fortune..."

Duke Dun smiled slightly, with a hint of expectation in his eyes. "Madam, please speak."

Gu Zhiyi took a deep breath and then said slowly: "The Duke's fortune will have some twists and turns in the near future, but it will eventually get better. However, the Duke needs to pay special attention to the people around him to avoid being harmed by villains."

After hearing this, Duke Dunguo's eyes flashed with a trace of contemplation. He nodded slightly, agreeing with Gu Zhiyi's words.

"Madam is really amazing. She can see all these things." Duke Dun said softly.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in her eyes. "My Lord, thank you for your compliment. However, I have one more thing to remind you, my Lord."

Duke Dun smiled slightly, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes. "Madam, please speak."

Gu Zhiyi took a deep breath and said slowly, "My Lord, you may have some unexpected gains recently, but you may also face some challenges. Please be careful and avoid being careless."

After hearing this, Duke Dun's eyes flashed with seriousness. He looked at Gu Zhiyi with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

"Madam, I will keep your reminder in mind." Duke Dun said softly.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of warmth in her eyes. "My Lord, you are too polite. These are what I should do."

Gu Zhiyi slowly stood up from her seat, her eyes were solemn and profound, as if she was thinking about something important. She walked to the window and looked at the spring scenery outside, but her heart did not seem to be in this beautiful spring day.

"Okay." Duke Dun agreed without a second thought. His voice was calm and firm, and his eyes were full of determination and perseverance.

Gu Zhiyi turned around and looked at Duke Dun. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes, and then she said slowly: "Master, have you really decided? This is a major event for our Xie Mansion."

Duke Dun smiled slightly. He walked to Gu Zhiyi, gently held her hand, and said, "Madam, I have made up my mind. I know this is a heavy decision for you, but I believe it is for the future of the Xie family and for our descendants."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Duke Dunguo, her eyes full of confusion and uneasiness.

"Master, I know you always consider the future of the Xie family, but I still don't understand why you do this?" There was a slight tremor in Gu Zhiyi's voice.

Duke Dun patted Gu Zhiyi's hand gently, his eyes full of tenderness and determination: "Madam, I know this is a challenge for you, but I believe in you, I believe you can handle it all."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Duke Dun, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes: "Master, I will do my best for the Xie family and for you."

"Duke, you are finally here." Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her voice soft and elegant, like a spring breeze blowing across the water.

Duke Dun nodded slightly, his eyes showing satisfaction. "Zhiyi, you are getting better and better at managing this family."

Gu Zhiyi smiled lightly, but her eyes were slightly evasive. "My Lord, you are too kind. This is all for the Xie family and for our child."

Duke Dun smiled slightly, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes. "Zhiyi, don't worry, I will arrange everything."

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Gu Zhongyu glared at Gu Zhiping fiercely, while Gu Zhiping shuddered and then looked at Gu Zhiyi with resentment.

Seeing this, Gu Zhiyi's heart tightened. It was obvious that her sister Gu Zhiping had a strong temper and could not stand her father's scolding. She stood up quickly, walked to Gu Zhiping, and comforted her softly: "Sister, don't be afraid, father is just angry for a while, he will be fine after a while."

Seeing that Gu Zhiyi so easily excused Gu Zhiping, Gu Zhongyu became even more furious. He widened his eyes and said angrily, "Gu Zhiyi, you are indulging her! Do you know what she did wrong? She actually dared to use the money and property of the mansion privately. This is a serious violation of the mansion's rules!"

Gu Zhiyi was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Gu Zhiping to make such a big mistake. She lowered her head and said softly, "Father, my sister was just impulsive. Please forgive her this time."

Gu Zhongyu sneered and said, "Impulsive? She is disrespectful to her elders and lawless! I want to make it clear that the rules of the mansion cannot be easily violated!"

Gu Zhiping had calmed down a little at this time. She raised her head and looked at Gu Zhiyi resentfully, saying, "You just like to steal my limelight. Now you are pretending to be a good person. Do you think you can make my father forgive me by doing this?"

Gu Zhiyi felt a pain in her heart. It was obvious that her sister had misunderstood her, but she did not argue. She just endured it silently.

Seeing Gu Zhiyi like this, Gu Zhongyu could no longer suppress his anger. He shouted, "Gu Zhiyi, since you are so protective of her, then you should take the punishment for her!"

Gu Zhiyi was stunned. She didn't expect her father to punish her like this. She hurriedly said, "Father, my sister made her own mistake. I can't be punished for her."

Gu Zhongyu said angrily: "Are you talking back to me? Gu Zhiyi, you are my daughter, you should be responsible for her mistakes!"

Gu Zhiyi had no choice but to bow her head and said, "Yes, father, I am willing to take the punishment on behalf of my sister."

Seeing that Gu Zhiyi was willing to be punished for her, Gu Zhiping's heart softened. She hurriedly said, "Father, I don't want my sister to be punished for me. I am willing to accept any punishment."

Gu Zhongyu looked at the two sisters, and the anger in his heart gradually dissipated. He took a deep breath and said, "Since you are willing to be punished, then I will confine you to the mansion for a month and you are not allowed to go out."

Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping were both stunned. They didn't expect their father to propose such a punishment. They hurriedly said, "Yes, father."

Seeing that the two sisters had agreed, Gu Zhongyu's anger dissipated. He waved his hand and said, "Go down."

Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping bowed quickly and then retreated.

Back in the room, Gu Zhiyi looked at Gu Zhiping and said softly, "Sister, you must not be so impulsive in the future, otherwise you will hurt others and yourself."

Gu Zhiping lowered her head and said softly, "I understand, sister, thank you."

Gu Zhongyu shifted his gaze from Gu Zhiping to Gu Zhiyi who was sitting next to him. There was a hint of doubt and scrutiny in his eyes, as if he was looking for some answer.

Gu Zhongyu said in a deep voice: "Zhiyi, why don't you dissuade Zhiping? She is so presumptuous, as a sister, are you indifferent?"