novelaction Chapter 278 Time flies
Chapter 278 Time flies
However, time flows by like a gurgling stream, slowly and relentlessly.
Day after day, month after month, year after year, Shen Li still lay quietly on the large carved bed, as if forgotten by time in this small world.
Four years had passed, and time seemed to have left no trace on her face. Her face was serene and peaceful, and her skin was as delicate and translucent as the finest white jade in the world, with a warm and soft luster.
Her lips were pale pink, like newly opened petals in spring, revealing a moist glow, as if she had just fallen into a sweet sleep and might wake up at any time in the morning.
During these long four years, many complicated things happened in the world.
When the news that Shen Li was injured and unconscious, and whose life or death was in danger, came out, it was like a huge rock was thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
Many evil-minded forces, like sharks smelling blood, have been coveting Fuxilou, attempting to take it over for themselves in order to reap huge profits.
However, at this critical moment, "Cangyue Pavilion" was like a solid barrier, standing up without hesitation.
Relying on their own powerful strength and intricate intelligence network, they quickly launched a fierce suppression and powerful deterrence against those who attempted to get involved in Fuxilou.
Whether it is secretly manipulating business competition or openly threatening with force, Cangyue Pavilion has demonstrated terrifying means and determination.
Gradually, after seeing the power of Cangyue Pavilion, the conspirators hiding behind the scenes no longer dared to go to Fuxilou to cause trouble. As a result, Fuxilou temporarily restored its former tranquility and was able to maintain itself with difficulty in the midst of the storm.
Not long after, Emperor Xuan Ye also came out to say that Fuxilou was his own property. Those people saw it and never showed up again.
At the same time, Shen Li's family members are also experiencing different life trajectories.
Shen Li's father, Shen Shaodong, was stationed at the border. Upon hearing the tragic news about his daughter, he was extremely anxious, but he could not rush back immediately due to his duties.
Fortunately, he was brave and fearless on the battlefield and made many military achievements. Emperor Xuan Ye remembered his achievements and sympathized with his longing for his daughter, so he transferred him back to the capital and appointed him as the instructor of the Yulin Guard.
After returning to the capital, although Shen Shaodong was able to stay by his daughter's side often, the pain in his heart did not diminish at all when he saw Shen Li showing no improvement.
Shen Li's mother, Zhang Xiu Niang, supported the entire family bravely during these difficult years.
Perhaps it was some kind of blessing from fate, but under sadness and pressure, she gave birth to twin sons.
Today, the two little ones are three years old, and their laughter has added a lot of vitality to the Fuxi County Lady's Mansion.
Their innocent appearance often gave Zhang Xiu Niang a sense of comfort and hope when she saw Shen Li, as if the arrival of these two new lives was God's compensation to this family and a good omen that Shen Li would wake up.
Shen Xuan, the boy who had grown up happily under the protection of his sister, seemed to have grown up a lot overnight after learning that his sister had been assassinated by a gangster and her life or death was unknown.
He put aside his past mischievousness and immaturity and devoted all his attention to study. In the year of the Tongsheng examination, he relied on his intelligence and hard work to take the top spot and became the focus of everyone's attention.
But he did not become proud and complacent because of this. Instead, he worked harder and secretly vowed in his heart that he must grow up as soon as possible and have enough ability to protect his sister.
Hard work pays off. In this year's scholar examination, he once again stood out and ranked first at the age of thirteen, becoming the youngest scholar in Beichen's history.
His outstanding performance made the entire Fuxi County Lord's Mansion proud, and also allowed people to see the family's tenacious and unyielding spiritual heritage.
Even my third uncle Shen Shaoxi passed the imperial examination and became a second-class Jinshi after hard work. He now works as a director in the Ministry of Rites.
Although time passes, life goes on, but Shen Li's sleep is like a haze, hanging over this family.
Everyone is looking forward to the day when a miracle will happen and Shen Li will open her eyes again and return to their side...