Chapter 221 Courage and Giving Up
As the wedding day approaches, everyone in the Shen family becomes busy.
The lights are on and everything is decorated with red.
The young master of the Lin family broke into the Shen residence last night and wanted to meet Shen Xuanxi.
But he didn't have good intentions, he was just impatient and lustful and wanted to have sex with her.
Shen Xiongge said with a sullen face, and ordered his men to kick him out.
Mrs. Shen had never seen her husband so gloomy, as if he was ready to explode and bite someone at any time.
There is always a hint of fragrance in a woman's boudoir.
Shen Xuanxi sat beside the bed, listening to his mother's soft crying, and remained silent for a long time.
But in the end, she just gently wiped away her mother's tears and forced a smile.
Shen Xiongge was extremely irritable and smashed things almost every day.
Agreeing to the emperor's marriage plan was an extremely helpless decision.
As the day was approaching, he became more and more annoyed at Lin's rampant and vulgar behavior.
If he were given enough troops, he would lead them to destroy the Lin family right now!
Shen Xuanxi saw that his father was often furious, so he made some tea to calm the mind and reduce internal heat, and served him respectfully.
Shen Xiongge was filled with anger, but when he saw his daughter, he became silent.
Sometimes, he really wanted to put everything aside and say something to his daughter.
But in the end, all that's left is a sigh.
The atmosphere in the Shen residence was tense. At this sensitive moment, no one dared to say anything.
However, there was one person who really couldn't stand seeing this.
Tomorrow is the wedding day.
The entire Shen residence was dressed in red, and the decorations were quite festive.
A Ling carried the red dress as her dowry, slowly knocked on the door, and entered Shen Xuanxi's room.
Seeing her young lady sitting on the edge of the bed with dull eyes and a sad look on her face, A Ling couldn't help it.
"Miss, let A Ling take you to Liangshan!"
During the years of traveling to the bamboo forest, I would bring back new clothes and gourmet food boxes from time to time.
There were even some delicious pastries that Shen Xuanxi squeezed out of his time to make himself.
No matter how dumb she and the guards were, how could they not know that in that "pure land" there must be someone that the young lady was worried about.
A Ling is sixteen or seventeen years old, still young and energetic.
She has a simple mind and doesn't quite understand these factional struggles.
She only knew that her young lady had been somewhat absent-minded since she came back from the mountain for the last time.
Especially after learning the inside story of the marriage, his eyes looked even more desolate.
Shen Xuanxi was slightly startled, and forced a smile:
"Ah Ling, stop making trouble."
"How can I get out of this difficult situation?"
As he spoke, Shen Xuanxi gently pulled A Ling's hand.
"Don't worry, Aling."
"Before I marry into the Lin family, I will have someone release you from your bondage."
"So that you won't be implicated by me and fall into the Lin family's fire pit."
She treated A Ling like her own little sister, with concern in her eyes and soft voice.
Aling is anxious:
"A Ling is not here for this!"
Shen Xuanxi was slightly stunned.
"Miss, you always think about others, why don't you think about yourself?"
"You also said... Lin Mansion, that is a hell of a place where people are eaten alive!"
A Ling pursed her lips and felt sad for Shen Xuanxi.
"Our Shen family has a very good reputation among the people. We are wealthy and powerful. Why should we sacrifice you for the peace of our family?"
"You are the legitimate daughter of the Shen family. You shouldn't be an insignificant abandoned child!"
Aling didn't know that the emperor and Shen were secretly planning to destroy Lin.
I didn't know that the wedding was just a delaying tactic.
If he knew, he would probably be even more angry.
Since you have decided to kill the evil guy, why do you force your daughter to get married and ruin her life?
Is it because you can't bear to part with those silver, money and official titles? These things can be found back after killing the evildoers!
Shen Xuanxi was silent for a while, then raised his eyes and smiled gently.
"Silly A-Ling."
"It is precisely because the Shen family is so large and has such a good reputation that we need to do this."
A Ling was puzzled and looked angry.
Shen Xuanxi gently stroked the bright red wedding dress beside her, her eyes deep.
"The emperor's thoughts, huh..."
Ah Ling frowned: "But aren't we the Shen family loyal to follow His Majesty..."
Shen Xuanxi stretched out his slender, white fingers and stopped A Ling from speaking.
"Okay, the imperial power should be feared, and you and I should stop talking about this."
A Ling still looked angry.
"Anyway, if you don't go to Liangshan to meet that man..."
"You will regret it for the rest of your life!"
This was the first time she spoke to her own young lady like this, and she felt deeply sorry for her young lady.
Shen Xuanxi's expression froze for a moment. He looked at the bright red wedding dress beside him, speechless for a long time.
That night.
The sky is full of stars and the moon is bright.
The remaining snow still embellishes the forest.
After all, a gentle figure walked by on Liangshan Mountain.
A Ling, along with several guards, almost pushed Shen Xuanxi to the edge of the bamboo forest.
Several guards swallowed their saliva, already able to guess what kind of punishment they would face when they returned, but they could not bear to see their young lady marry into the Lin family in such a sad way.
At least, say goodbye.
Shen Xuanxi was wearing a bright red dress, standing in the snow, reflected under the flawless moonlight, like a graceful lonely shadow.
When she reached the edge of the bamboo forest, she felt nervous and apprehensive, with anticipation, uneasiness, and even a hint of fear.
She didn't know whether Li Yuan would be there, and looked a little hesitant.
At this moment, Shen Xuanxi both hoped that Li Yuan was there and hoped that he was not there.
Shen Xuanxi took a deep breath, mustered up his courage, and finally took a step forward and walked into the bamboo forest in the snow.
In the past, she always felt that the path was long.
It takes a long time to reach the open space.
But today, she just felt that the path was too short and not enough to calm the surging thoughts in her heart.
Shen Xuanxi walked slowly and lightly, like a falling snowflake in the lonely night.
But the snow fell silently, and her steps gradually slowed down.
Until it stopped deep in the bamboo forest path.
Shen Xuanxi's face was full of struggle, and a look of sadness and helplessness flashed across Wenwan's face.
She had come this far, but she was still filled with fear.
Don't dare to move forward.
I was afraid that my hopes would not be dashed and I would not be able to see the figure in green.
I was also afraid that if I really saw it, all my determination would be shaken.
Stupid and speechless, longing in silence.
Looking forward is the pure land in our hearts, the place where we care about something.
Turning around, you are trapped in the mundane world, a discarded pawn in power struggles.
Shen Xuanxi stopped for a long time, with an extremely complicated expression on her beautiful face.
As my thoughts raced, I recalled every moment of my encounter and acquaintance with Li Yuan.
That was the most peaceful and happiest time in her heart.
But in the end, Shen Xuanxi remained silent.
Walk back.
She is the legitimate daughter of the Shen family and has her own responsibilities!
Having enjoyed the wealth and glory brought by the family, now in difficult times, the family has made a choice, and we should bravely bear it!
Not seeing...that's fine too.
If she really met Li Yuan, she was afraid...
I couldn't bear to leave again!
The bright red skirt lifted slightly as the slender figure walked away, beautiful and sad.
Snowflakes are falling and everything seems speechless.
Only a drop of crystal tear fell heavily and shattered in the quiet bamboo forest path.
The courage gathered along the way finally dispersed deep into the bamboo forest, just a few steps away.
Shen Xuanxi walked out of the bamboo forest and walked down the mountain with A Ling and others.
Only then did I realize that the mountain below was lit by torches and filled with human figures.
Hundreds of people crowded around, almost completely surrounding the mountain road.
Shen Xiongge had a gloomy face. He was riding a horse with a group of guards, blocking the middle of the road with a fierce look in his eyes.
"You are so brave!"
He shouted loudly, his voice was hoarse and low, and full of anger.
Many of the Shen family members who followed were so frightened that they trembled.
Shen Xuanxi's bright red dress was still charming in the night. At this moment, her eyes were like water and tears were falling on her cheeks.
"Daddy..."
Shen Xuanxi's heart was like broken porcelain, and his voice was weak.
She was already feeling overwhelmed with emotions, and now she felt even more sad.
"shut up!"
"You rebellious girl, come back with me!"
Shen Xiongge's heart trembled, he shouted loudly, and his eyes turned red.
Shen Xuanxi's eyes trembled, like broken pure glass. He moved his body and slowly walked to the prepared carriage.
A Ling and several guards also followed with their heads lowered.
"This is too outrageous..."
Someone wanted to say a few words.
But Shen Xiongge's face turned pale and he suddenly turned his head.
He looked around with a fierce look, like an angry beast, ready to devour someone!
The other people from the Shen family wanted to speak out and reprimand him, but when they saw the patriarch’s furious expression, they all shut up and were too scared to speak.
Everyone could see Shen Xiongge's anger at the moment; however, no one could see the hidden pain deep in his eyes.
Shen Xiongge's eyes were full of sternness as he looked at Shen Xuanxi who was crying softly. Although his face was filled with anger, his heart seemed to be cut by a knife and was bleeding.
Silly boy!
Silly child!
Just go, why do you want to come back down the mountain?