RPAGF Chapter 594 Try to Accept
Chapter 594 Try to Accept
Gu Xinjiu was a little surprised.
She hadn't thought of it coming up to this level.
"Isn't it?"
Madam 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 enjoy fishing enough at 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 be there tomorrow." Madam Gu turned to look at her daughter. "Tell me honestly, have you taken a fancy to 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 almost done."
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 was full of emotion.
"I haven't been back home for a long time. I'll go back and take a look. Once you and your elder brother's marriage is settled, I can finally fulfill one of my wishes."
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 an ordinary woman.
Her father had always been a great general that she was proud of. He had fought in the battlefield and made countless military achievements. Unfortunately, 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 him, began to learn to play the piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, flowers and tea, and do housework, housekeeping, etiquette, and women's virtues.
Although she started learning late, my mother was very talented and was no less intelligent than most ladies in Beijing.
My mother’s surname is Ge.
Full name: Ge Erlan.
Ever since she married Dad, 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 mansion to take charge of the overall situation. If living there is not to your liking, at worst, I can just wait until you and your brother have finished their business and then return to the manor."
Gu Xinjiu snuggled in Mrs. Gu's arms.
"Mom is the best."
……
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 decided. In order to avoid misunderstandings and take into account Gu Xinjiu's reputation, not only Gu Xinjiu but also several ladies and young ladies in Beijing who were on good terms with him were invited to this fishing trip.
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, she is no longer oppressed by the Liu family and has become much more cheerful and confident.
There are only two ponds at the foot of Wangxu Villa.
Not everyone has the leisure to fish.
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 his hand, looking 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?"
"Ah."
"Does General Xu have someone he likes?"
After a pause, Xu Wencheng spoke.
"No."
"What do you think of me, General?"
Gu Xinjiu pretended to be calm.
"I'm a straightforward person. The princess invited me to go fishing and even arranged for us to be together. Her intentions are obvious. General Xu is a man who has made great military achievements for Daxia. Coincidentally, my grandfather was also a great general. I admire him, and I admire you as well. If the general doesn't mind, I'm willing to 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.
Her 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 then they quickly looked away.
"You're very good, but I..."
The conversation ended abruptly here.
Gu Xinjiu frowned, 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 yet."
He looked at the water.
"Also, the reason my eldest sister-in-law is so anxious to find a husband for me is because my grandmother is seriously ill and doesn't have much time left. She's worried that after she passes away, I'll 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's such a troublemaker. Lately, she's been hanging around at all sorts of banquets, dragging me along to see this person or that person every day. 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.
"General Xu, do you always listen to the princess when you're 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 authority. I listen to my grandmother about family matters and my grandfather about outside affairs."
Gu Xinjiu's face was full of envy.
"Aunt and grandma should be living a happy life, right? Just like the princess."