Chapter 84 Going to Qiao's House
Seeing this, Wu Xi knew the struggle in Jiang Shuyuan's heart, but he could not intervene directly. After all, this was Jiang Shuyuan's life, and she needed to make her own choice.
Jiang Shuyuan took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. She looked at the words in the letter, but she had other thoughts in her mind. Since this was her mother's intention, she had to meet Qiao Suwen first and get to know him personally before making a decision.
Jiang Shuyuan had made up her mind. She knew that this matter was of great importance and could not be dealt with rashly. She decided to set off for Jiang's house early the next morning to meet her mother in person and listen to her thoughts.
The next morning, Jiang Shuyuan packed her luggage early, said goodbye to Wu Xi, and set off on the journey back to Jiang's home. Along the way, she was overwhelmed with emotion and thoughts.
In the evening, Jiang Shuyuan finally arrived at the Jiang family. When the servants saw her coming back, they all came forward to greet her, but Jiang Shuyuan didn't pay any attention to them. She just wanted to see her mother and know why she did this.
After entering the house, Jiang Shuyuan went straight to her mother's room. When she opened the door, she saw her mother Zhu sitting at the table with the letter in her hand. Seeing her daughter coming back, Zhu smiled and hurriedly stood up to greet her.
"Shuyuan, you're back." Zhu said, her eyes full of concern.
"Mother, why are you doing this?" Jiang Shuyuan asked directly.
Zhu smiled slightly, took Jiang Shuyuan's hand, asked her to sit next to her, and then slowly said: "Shuyuan, mother is doing this for your own good. The Qiao family has a prominent position in the court, and Qiao Suwen is a talented and excellent young man. If you two can get married, it will only be good for your future."
Jiang Shuyuan listened to her mother's words, and her heart became more determined. She looked at her mother and said firmly: "Mom, I know you are doing this for my own good, but marriage is a matter that affects my lifelong happiness. I can't make such a hasty decision. I have my own pursuits and my own ideas. I hope you can respect my choice."
Zhu's face changed slightly when she heard this. She didn't expect her daughter to oppose so firmly. She looked at Jiang Shuyuan and couldn't help feeling a little worried. She knew her daughter's temper. Once she made a decision, it would be difficult to change it. But she also understood that her daughter's happiness was of utmost importance to her.
After a moment of silence, Zhu sighed and said, "Shuyuan, mother is not forcing you, but I hope you can think it over carefully. Marriage is not just a matter between two people, but also related to the interests of two families. The marriage between the Qiao family and our Jiang family is beneficial to our family."
Jiang Shuyuan looked at her mother and was a little shaken. She knew her mother was telling the truth, but she couldn't accept that her marriage was arranged like this. She thought for a while, and then said to her mother: "Mom, please give me some time to think about it. I will think about it seriously, but please don't force me."
Zhu nodded when she heard this. She knew her daughter needed time to digest this matter. She looked at Jiang Shuyuan with both worry and expectation in her heart. She hoped that her daughter could understand her painstaking efforts and that she could find her own happiness.
In the next few days, Jiang Shuyuan discussed the matter with her mother at Jiang's house. She talked to her mother about her own ideas and listened to her mother's concerns. During this time, she gradually understood that her mother was indeed doing it for her own good, but marriage was a big deal, and she could not sacrifice her own happiness just for the sake of family interests.
Finally, Jiang Shuyuan decided to meet Qiao Suwen in person to understand his character before making a decision. She felt that only in this way could she be worthy of herself and her mother.
Jiang Shuyuan had made up her mind and told her mother. Zhu looked at her daughter with satisfaction, knowing that this was a sign of her maturity. So Zhu arranged the itinerary herself and ordered the servants to prepare the carriage to take Jiang Shuyuan to the Qiao family.
The next morning, the morning glow shone in front of the Jiang family's gate, and a gorgeously decorated carriage slowly drove out. Inside the carriage, Jiang Shuyuan sat quietly, feeling nervous and expectant. She knew that this trip to the Qiao family might determine her fate.
The carriage was driving on the tree-lined avenue, with green trees on both sides, birds singing and flowers blooming. Jiang Shuyuan's mood gradually calmed down, and she began to think about how to communicate with Qiao Suwen and how to understand his character.
Soon, the carriage arrived at the Qiao family. The Qiao family was an ancient and elegant mansion, with two majestic stone lions in front of the gate, highlighting the status of the Qiao family. Zhu took Jiang Shuyuan out of the carriage, and someone from the Qiao family was already waiting at the door to greet them.
The Qiao family's master, Mr. Qiao, came out to greet them personally. He was all smiles and treated Zhu's mother and daughter politely. Under the guidance of Mr. Qiao, Jiang Shuyuan came to the Qiao family's hall. At this time, Qiao Suwen was already waiting in the hall.
Qiao Suwen was wearing a light blue gown, with an elegant temperament and graceful demeanor. When he saw Jiang Shuyuan, he immediately stood up to greet her and bowed, saying, "Miss Jiang, I have heard of your name for a long time. It is a great honor to meet you today." Jiang Shuyuan smiled slightly and returned the greeting, saying, "Mr. Qiao, you are too kind. It is also an honor for Shuyuan to meet you."
The two sat down in the hall. Mr. Qiao had tea served and then found an excuse to leave, leaving them alone. Jiang Shuyuan looked at Qiao Suwen and felt a little nervous. She didn't know if Qiao Suwen was the right person, and she didn't know how to get to know him.
Qiao Suwen seemed to notice Jiang Shuyuan's nervousness. He smiled and said, "Miss Jiang, I know you have many questions in your mind, but I believe that as long as we are honest with each other, we will be able to resolve these doubts. I am willing to tell you my thoughts, and I hope you can tell me your thoughts."
Jiang Shuyuan nodded, took a deep breath, and then said, "Mr. Qiao, I know my mother wants me to marry you, but I have always believed that marriage is an important matter, and one should not sacrifice one's own happiness just for the sake of family interests. I hope to understand your character and your thoughts before making a decision."
Qiao Suwen's eyes flashed with admiration when he heard this. He said sincerely, "Miss Jiang, you have the same idea as me. I don't want to get married just for the sake of family interests. I also hope to find a partner who can support each other and spend the rest of my life together. I am willing to tell you my thoughts, and I hope you can understand my difficulties."
Next, the two began to talk. Jiang Shuyuan asked Qiao Suwen about his family background, personality, interests, etc. Qiao Suwen also answered every question in detail. During this time, Jiang Shuyuan gradually got to know Qiao Suwen better. She found that Qiao Suwen was not only knowledgeable, but also gentle and sincere.
The conversation lasted for a long time, and the sky gradually darkened before the two ended. Qiao Suwen sent Jiang Shuyuan and Zhu back home, and then said goodbye at the door.