Chapter 594 Try to Accept
Gu Xinjiu was a little surprised.
She hadn't thought of it to this level.
"Not really?"
Mrs. Gu stood up, picked up the scissors and began to prune the flowers and plants in the yard. "She asked you out today, did she have anything else to say?"
"Anything else?" Gu Xinjiu followed behind her. "Nothing else. He just said that the young master of the Xu family didn't have enough fun fishing in Taoxi Mountain the day before yesterday, so he invited his daughter to go fishing at Wangxu Villa tomorrow."
"That's it. General Xu will definitely go there tomorrow." Madam Gu turned around and looked at her daughter. "Tell me honestly, have you fallen in love with that boy?"
Gu Xinjiu blushed.
"Not really."
Mrs. Gu was an experienced person, and looking at her daughter's expression, she naturally understood everything.
"I think it's about the same."
She put down the scissors and untied the apron around her waist.
"Mammy, pack your things."
Gu Xinjiu looked at her doubtfully, "Is mother going on a long journey?"
Mrs. Gu looked full of emotion.
"I haven't been back home for a long time. I'll go back and take a look. When you and your elder brother's marriage is settled, mother will have fulfilled her wish."
Hearing this, Gu Xinjiu felt sad for no reason.
My mother is from a military family.
Her character is a bit stronger than that of ordinary women.
Her father had always been a great general that she was proud of. He had fought in the battlefield and made countless military achievements. It was a pity that he died in battle later.
My mother has been able to ride and shoot since she was young.
Before marrying Dad, Mom was also a wild and passionate woman.
Just because my father was prejudiced against military generals, my mother, who was just beginning to fall in love with my father, began to learn to play the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, poetry, wine, flowers and tea, and to do housework, housekeeping, etiquette, and women's virtues.
Although she started learning late, my mother was very talented and intelligent, and was no worse than most ladies in Beijing.
My mother’s surname is Ge.
Full name: Ge Erlan.
Ever since she married my father, she has lost her own name.
If it weren't for her and elder brother, mother would have been herself again after leaving the Gu Mansion, right?
"mother……"
Mrs. Gu looked at her with a smile.
"Jiu'er, don't worry. For the sake of you and your sister, I have to go back to the manor to take charge of the overall situation. If you don't like living there, at most I can return to the manor after you and your brother have finished their business."
Gu Xinjiu snuggled in Mrs. Gu's arms.
"Mom is the best."
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After breakfast the next day, Song Yuntang led his family to Wangxu Villa.
In March, Wangxu Villa is full of flowers in all colors, which is very beautiful.
The matter between Wencheng and Gu Xinjiu had not yet been finalized. In order to avoid misunderstanding and to take Gu Xinjiu's reputation into consideration, this fishing trip not only invited Gu Xinjiu, but also several ladies and young ladies in Beijing who were on good terms with him.
The two young ladies of the Fu family were among them, as well as Jiang Surao and her eldest son Xiao Linchuan, and the second brother's family.
All the people present today were young people. Song's parents did not come with them. Only Song Yi came with Song Jinsheng's family.
Song Yi is six years old this year. Since coming to the capital, without the oppression of the Liu family, she has become much more cheerful and confident.
There are only two ponds at the foot of Wangxu Villa.
Not everyone has the leisure to go fishing.
Some of them went straight up the mountain to soak in the hot springs, eat snacks and drink tea after arriving, while some lost patience and left after fishing for a while without any results.
Xu Qingye accompanied Hao Ting to fish by the pond, while Song Yuntang took Yun Xiao to learn to walk not far away, occasionally glancing in the direction of Xu Wencheng and Gu Xinjiu.
The two seemed to get along fairly well.
In less than half a month, Yun Xiao will be one year old. Now he can walk steadily when his father holds his hand, but he is still a little timid after letting go.
But she was not in a hurry.
As long as there is no problem with the child's legs and feet, it is only a matter of time before the child learns to walk.
Gu Xinjiu held the fishing rod in her hand and looked intently in the direction of the float, then turned to look in the direction of Xu Wencheng and mustered up the courage to ask.
"General Xu's family is urging you to get married recently?"
"Um."
"Does General Xu have a crush on someone?"
After a pause, Xu Wencheng spoke.
"No."
"What do you think of me, General?"
Gu Xinjiu pretended to remain calm.
"I'm a straightforward person. The princess invited me to go fishing and specially arranged for you and me to be together. Her intention is obvious. General Xu has made military achievements for Daxia. It just so happens that my grandfather was also a great general. I admire him, and I also admire you. If the general doesn't mind, I can do it."
"But if the general has no intention towards me, please make it clear to the princess as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings."
Before she came to Wangxu Villa, her mother had already moved back to the Gu Mansion.
She didn't want to let her mother down.
The eldest brother's marriage has been decided, and she also wants to settle it as soon as possible. Whether he continues to stay in the Gu Mansion or returns to the farm, her mother can live according to her own wishes sooner.
Xu Wencheng seemed to have not expected that the girl next to him would have the courage to say such words.
He has a free and easy personality.
He looked in her direction, their eyes met, and they quickly looked away.
"You're very good, but I..."
The conversation ended abruptly here.
Gu Xinjiu's brows tightened, and her heart seemed to have fallen into an ice cellar, and she could no longer hear any sound.
After all, it was just my wishful thinking.
"I see."
There was a hint of loss in the low tone, which made Xu Wencheng feel a little bit uncomfortable.
He didn't dislike this girl.
I appreciate it, but I can’t say I like it that much.
perhaps……
What the sister-in-law said was right. In order to reassure his family, he would have to get married sooner or later. The girl in front of him was chosen by the sister-in-law herself. Since she didn't dislike him, perhaps he could try to accept her.
He turned his head to look at her.
"Don't get me wrong. I'm not dissatisfied with you. It's just that we've only met three times in just a few days, and I don't even know what kind of person you are."
He looked at the water.
"Also, the reason why my eldest sister-in-law is so anxious to find a marriage for me is because my grandmother is seriously ill and doesn't have much time left. She is worried that after she dies, I will be too old to marry her after three years of mourning."
Hearing that no one wanted it, Gu Xinjiu burst out laughing.
"General Xu is a handsome man with a distinguished family background, how could no one want him?"
"You think so, too."
Seeing her smile, Xu Wencheng breathed a sigh of relief.
"I told my sister-in-law the same thing, but she refused to listen. She is such a trouble-averse person. She has been hanging around at various banquets recently. Every day, she either drags me to see this person or pushes me to see that person. It's not easy for her, and it's not easy for me either."
Once the conversation started, Gu Xinjiu was no longer as reserved as before.
"Does General Xu always listen to the princess when he's at home?"
"What else? My eldest brother always listens to my sister-in-law." Then he thought of something, "What a coincidence, my father listens to my mother, and my grandfather used to be the head of the village, with more power. I listen to my grandmother about family matters and my grandfather about outside matters."
Gu Xinjiu's face was full of envy.
"Aunt and grandma should be living a happy life, right? Just like the princess."
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