Chapter 216 Shen Family
After a long time, the sword was sheathed, and Li Yuan stood alone in the wind and snow, savoring the vast loneliness.
And Shen Xuanxi also came out from outside the bamboo forest again.
"Mr. Li, how can you wear thin clothes in such a snowy weather?"
Shen Xuanxi was holding a thick cotton poncho and walking on the ice and snow.
Although the red skirt is thick, it fits the body closely and looks absolutely beautiful.
She stretched out her hand and handed the poncho to Li Yuan.
Li Yuan was stunned for a moment, but did not refuse.
"Thank you."
He smiled slightly, his eyes clear.
When Shen Xuanxi saw Li Yuan putting on the thick cotton cloak, his eyes trembled and he slowly bowed.
The two of them talked in the snow, looking at the mountains, rivers and all things, which was quite artistic.
After a long time, the heavy snow stopped a little, but the thick snow on the ground was already knee-deep.
Shen Xuanxi estimated the time, said goodbye to Li Yuan, trudged through the snow, and slowly walked out of the clearing in the bamboo forest.
Li Yuan stood there, looking at her departing back. Her figure was tall and slender, and as always, he did not see her off.
Looking at the figure in the red dress staggering in the snow, Li Yuan couldn't help but frown slightly.
He blew lightly, and his immortal power emerged faintly, transforming into a curtain of light, hidden in the thick snow.
Shen Xuanxi walked in the snow. He took a step forward, but felt that the snow was not as deep as before.
When I stepped down, it only barely covered my ankles.
Even so, the biting wind still made her red skirt flutter and her slender figure sway.
It is like a plum blossom standing alone in the snow.
The bamboo forest shook slightly, and heavy snow fell down, about to hit Shen Xuanxi on the head.
A little snow won't hurt anyone.
But Li Yuan, who was standing in the open space in the bamboo forest, subconsciously moved his fingers slightly, causing the accumulated snow to fall around Shen Xuanxi.
There seem to be two lines of footprints in the path, one of which is slightly covered by wind and snow and is a little blurry.
Li Yuan lowered his eyes and observed, and found that they were all footprints of Shen Xuanxi.
"Did she see that I was wearing thin clothes and was braving the snow and wind, so she went out of her way to get a cloak?"
Looking at the slender bright red figure swaying slightly in the cold wind, he frowned and sighed in his heart.
"The bento is... to repay you for the gift of clothes."
As Li Yuan spoke, he finally tied up Fu Shang and placed him on his back.
He moved his feet, stepping on the snow as if it were nothing, following far behind.
The bamboo forest is dense and the snow is three feet deep.
A figure in a bright red dress struggled forward in the snow, the cold wind blowing in her face and her limbs feeling damp and cold.
But in my heart, I felt slightly happy.
"Fortunately, he brought some extra thick clothes today, otherwise...how could his thin blue shirt withstand such a snowstorm..."
"This Mr. Li is a kind person, but his habits are a little strange..."
"My God, please forgive my greed. I hope you can protect Mr. Li from colds and keep him healthy."
Shen Xuanxi clasped his hands together, breathing gently to warm his palms, and prayed in his heart.
Behind her, Li Yuan was wearing a long blue robe and a thick cotton cloak.
Hearing this prayer, his body paused slightly.
He stood there in silence for a moment, then slowly followed the bright red figure, brushing away the cold wind and moving away the falling snow.
Shen Xuanxi in front felt that the cold wind seemed to be gradually dying down and his feet could feel firm.
I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
She cheered herself up and walked out along the bamboo path.
Li Yuan didn't stop at the edge of the bamboo forest until Shen Xuanxi successfully left the forest. His eyes were slightly complicated, as if he was confused.
A Ling and several guards hurried forward and took Shen Xuanxi away.
No one could see Li Yuan standing at the edge of the bamboo forest.
The guards did not ask any questions about the cotton cape that was taken away and not brought back.
Only after sensing that Shen Xuanxi and the others had safely descended the mountain did Li Yuan turn around and slowly walk into the bamboo forest.
Each step was a pause, and each step was heavy.
There seemed to be ripples in his heart, carrying with him an inexplicable emotion.
After a long time, Li Yuan stopped in the bamboo forest, raised his head slightly, stretched out his hand to catch a few falling snowflakes, his eyes calm.
"I am a fairy god, I shouldn't have such distracting thoughts."
He cut off the complicated thoughts in his mind and his mind became free of worries.
The wind and snow do not stop, and the winter is bitterly cold.
As the New Year approaches, everyone celebrates.
But in the luxurious and warm Shen Mansion, Shen Xuanxi was feasting at a table with his family members, but he seemed a little absent-minded.
"Xuan Xi, Xuan Xi?"
A majestic and deep voice sounded.
Shen Xuanxi was slightly startled, then turned around and smiled gently.
"Daddy, my daughter is here."
Shen Xiongge's eyes were dignified and his face was serious.
"Although the end of the year is a time for family reunion, the factional struggles are complicated and the Shen family is under great pressure."
"As the only direct descendant of the Shen family, you are still unmarried, but you are in your early twenties and are considered an adult."
"When you are out for your family, you should make more friends."
Shen Xuanxi had a soft gaze, lowered brows and a pleasing look, and a gentle and well-behaved expression.
"Yes, daddy."
Shen Xiongge looked at the table full of dishes, feeling worried.
"Tomorrow is the first day of the new year. You will go with your father to pay New Year's greetings to His Majesty."
"In the afternoon of the first day of the new year, you should bring generous gifts to the palace to pay New Year's greetings to the Queen Mother."
"On the morning of the second day of the New Year, on behalf of the Shen family, I visited all the royal nobles in the city one by one."
"Then, follow your father to the Shangshu Mansion! This old man is the most insidious, so we have to go and test his words!"
Shen Xiongge frowned, and even at the reunion table, he was still thinking about Shen's affairs.
Although there may not be violence in factional disputes for the time being, once one faction is defeated, it is very easy for the whole family to suffer a tragic end.
He is responsible for the entire Shen Group and is now caught in a vortex, so he dare not relax at all.
Shen Xuanxi took a deep breath and slightly opened his red lips.
"My daughter knows, Dad."
Shen Xiongge hummed, his expression still serious.
Madam Shen put some dishes into her husband's bowl and said slowly to Shen Xuanxi:
"Xi'er, don't go to worship the gods for the time being."
"After the New Year, everything becomes busy."
"As the only direct descendant of the Shen family, you should step forward to take care of some things and let those guys know that although the Shen family has no male heirs in this generation, it is still prosperous."
"You have a gentle face, so you should be more serious and don't let others look down on you."
"When doing things, you should display the demeanor of the Shen family, be careful in what you say and do, and don't give others an opportunity to take advantage of you and cause trouble."
Mrs. Shen had a dignified demeanor and a soft voice as she gave detailed instructions.
Shen Xuanxi slowly swallowed the food in his mouth, and then responded softly:
"Yes, mother, I know."
As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Xiongge said:
"As for the various important officials in the court, you should also visit them on behalf of the Shen family."
"Some of those old guys are obsessed with lust."
"With your looks, if you move cautiously, it will be easy to get useful information for the family from them."
"It's just that those old guys are notorious. Be careful when talking to them."
“Don’t drink with them, let alone let them touch you, no matter how hospitable they are.”
"Don't let it get out and let the world laugh at my Shen family!"
Shen Xuanxi frowned slightly, and spoke in a low and soft voice:
"..."
"Yes."
She raised her eyes to glance at Shen Xiongge, whose face looked dignified, but did not wait for the next words.
Shen Xuanxi felt a little bit of pain in his heart.
I only care about... Will Shen be laughed at?
What about the daughter's innocence?
Madam Shen shook her head slightly and advised:
"Xi'er, don't think too much."
"Your father is just concerned about the family situation, not that he doesn't care about your safety."
Shen Xiongge's eyes trembled and shifted slightly, somewhat afraid to look into his daughter's eyes.
After a moment of silence, he said:
"In times of life and death, it is only natural to sacrifice for the family."
Mrs. Shen held her forehead and sighed.
Shen Xuanxi also lowered her head slightly, her slender body trembling slightly.
"My daughter...understood."