SFS Chapter 243: A Mother's Strength [4th update! Revised version!]
Chapter 243: A Mother's Strength [4th update! Revised version!]
In the Fuguang Courtyard, Su Qingwan ate the rose cheese freshly made by Shanhu, and found it sweet, delicious, smooth and delicate.
"Miss, how do you think it tastes? Do you want some rose jam?" Coral asked with anticipation.
This is the snack she just made. I don’t know if it will suit the young lady’s taste.
"It's delicious, with just the right sweetness. No need to add rose jam. I'll send two servings to Lixiangyuan later so that Aunt Zhong and Ninth Sister can have a taste."
Su Qingwan thought about the mother and son and gave an order.
"Okay, I'll have someone deliver it to her later. I think Miss Nine will like it." Shanhu made a lot, just enough to share with Lixiangyuan.
Su Qingwan smiled and thought about the mother and son. It was almost time to prepare to send them away from the Marquis' Mansion. However, after leaving the Marquis' Mansion, they could not stay near the capital. They had to find a safer place to go.
"Miss, the two maids have already taken care of the matter. I saw that the second young lady was just as you said, so I called Doctor Guo to her courtyard to question her."
When the Zhao family's wife saw Su Qingwan, she told her what happened. She thought the Fourth Young Miss was really smart. How did she know that the Second Young Miss would go to question Doctor Guo after hearing those words? It was amazing.
"That's good!" Su Qingwan said with a smile.
She knew that Su Yunrou would be moved after hearing those words, but she didn't know whether she would plot against Liu or Su Yuejie.
As it was getting dark, Su Qingwan estimated that Jiang and Su Yuewu should be back, so she took Zhenzhu to Helin Courtyard.
As soon as she walked through the hanging flower gate, Su Qingwan heard bursts of cheerful laughter coming from inside the house, especially Aunt Rong's loud voice, which seemed to be able to blow the roof off.
There was also Jiang's laughter mixed in, which was completely different from the state before he went out!
"Mom, what are you talking about? Why do you look so happy?" Su Qingwan asked with a smile after entering the room.
When the people in the room saw Su Qingwan come in, they immediately started talking at once. In the end, Aunt Rong's loud voice prevailed and attracted Su Qingwan's attention.
"Miss Fourth, come and take a look. This is the gift that Madam picked for you. See if you like it." Aunt Rong showed the things on the table.
Su Qingwan walked over to take a look, and it turned out to be a pastel lotus Ruyi cup. The whole cup was a gradient pink, with lotus stamens at the bottom. The workmanship was delicate and exquisite, and it must be a good thing.
At first sight, Su Qingwan fell in love with her.
"Mom, you have a good eye. I like this cup so much!" Su Qingwan held it in her hand and couldn't let it go. "It's just right for the lotus blooming season. Mother, you understand me so well."
Su Qingwan's cute and innocent look made Jiang laugh continuously.
"I knew you would like it, but your elder brother didn't believe it and insisted on buying you something else. Look what he gave you."
Aunt Rong handed over the things Su Yuewen bought. Su Qingwan opened them and saw that they were a few clay sculptures of ugly little animals. Although she liked them in her heart, she showed disdain on this occasion and said, "What are these? They are not as pretty as the ones my mother picked."
As soon as these words came out, Jiang couldn't stop laughing again.
She met Su Yuewen today, and after being comforted by her son, Jiang felt much better.
Moreover, Su Yuewen was afraid that his mother would be unable to accept the situation, so he took her out for a trip. They visited many shops and tried many new and exotic foods. Seeing that Yuewen and Yuewu were both extremely worried, and thinking of the difficulties her daughter Qingwan had faced, Jiang couldn't help but feel quite emotional.
Her children are all grown up and are about to reach the age to get married. If she, as a mother, continues to behave the same as before, what will she do if her children are bullied?
Now Su Zhiru is no longer reliable, and he has to stand up for himself. He has to be like the widowed mother we heard in the opera today, a mother must be strong!
"Is mother feeling better now?"
Su Qingwan saw that Jiang's expression was full of love. She was wearing a newly bought hairpin on her head and a new set of clothes. There were also many things beside her, most of which were clothes, and some new and exotic food.
"Qingwan, I've figured it out. Our family is so rich, and I have three children who are all filial and sensible. I can't let that vixen get angry. From now on, I promise you that you will eat and drink as you please. No matter what vixen or man he is, none of this is as important as you and my son."
Jiang held Su Qingwan's hand for a long time, and a faint smile appeared on her face.
Su Qingwan looked at the light in Jiang's eyes and was instantly relieved: "Mother, I'm glad you figured it out. It seems that my elder brother still has a way to make you happy!"
Su Qingwan said this while leaning her head in Jiang's arms, looking like a little bird.
"Silly child, it's all mother's fault. I used to care too much about your father. Now I'm kicking that unfaithful man out little by little. From now on, I can only rely on the three of you."
When Jiang said this through gritted teeth, tears appeared in her eyes.
When Su Qingwan heard this, she was extremely surprised. You have to know that her father and mother had lived together for decades, and suddenly they wanted to kick a loved one out of their hearts. How much courage does this take!
Every experience makes one wiser and a mother becomes stronger, it is really true.
"Just please give me some time. I have lived with your father for decades. I am not a heartless person to say that I have no feelings for him all of a sudden. So I need some time to process it."
Jiang patted Su Qingwan's shoulder, and at this moment Jiang's comfort was actually comforting Su Qingwan.
She knew her daughter very well. She believed that she had taken on too much. After returning to the capital, she was the one who took care of everything at home and outside. As a mother, she was the one who just let go of everything. Sometimes she could not figure out anything and ended up holding her children back.
Today, when she heard Yue Wen and Yue Wu talk about what happened when they came back, she suddenly realized that her daughter had done so much behind their backs and put in so much effort. As a mother, she did not want to be scheming or plan how to help her daughter. She only wanted to not hold her daughter back. She wanted to be her daughter's caring armor, and when her daughter was tired, she would warm her and protect her.
"Qingwan, my daughter, I will stand up and protect you well in the future." Jiang looked at Su Qingwan lovingly.
"Today your eldest brother said that if Concubine Song wants a share of the silver, then give her your father's tea money. Mother thinks this is a good idea. What do you think, Qingwan?"
Su Qingwan was surprised!
In the past, my mother was always afraid that my father did not have enough money, so she would secretly put money into his purse. Now, she even wanted to take away my father's tea money.
This is a big improvement!
The reason why Su Qingwan didn't tell Jiang about what happened before her rebirth was because she knew Jiang's character very well. Not to mention whether Jiang believed in rebirth or not, even if she knew about it, she would not be able to stand up to it since she had never experienced it. Instead of letting her act rashly and make things confusing, it would be better to let Jiang be at ease without knowing.
Jiang has been the apple of the Jiang family's eye since she was young. She was brought up in pampered surroundings and her uncles loved her immensely, which resulted in Jiang's character being relatively simple and easy to handle.
This time, after experiencing what happened between her father and Song Xiangzhi, and with three children at home waiting for her, plus Su Yuewen's guidance, watching operas, having fun, and shopping, Jiang understood a lot.
Blacksmith need its own hardware!