latelenovela Chapter 212: 1 People and 1 Bird
Chapter 212: 1 People and 1 Bird
Xinghan gently picked up Shen Li, as if holding a fragile feather, and slowly walked towards the palace specially built for her.
The palace was decorated warmly and elegantly, and every detail revealed the care and respect for Shen Li.
After placing Shen Li on the bed and covering her with soft bedding, Xinghan said softly:
"You look really tired, take a good rest first. It's safe here, you can rest assured."
Shen Li nodded slightly, a hint of fatigue flashed in her eyes, but more of it was stubbornness and indomitable spirit.
She turned to look at Xinghan, her bright eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts.
It was as if he was saying, "Xinghan, do you have something to say?"
Xinghan looked at those eyes that were clearer than those of humans and seemed to hear Shen Li's voice.
He scratched his head awkwardly, and finally asked hesitantly:
"Shen Li, I guess... you want to ask what I should say? Actually, I just want to ask... have you ever thought about going to a mountainous and pastoral place far away from disputes and living a peaceful life? If there is such a place, I... I can take you there. It's okay to relax. If you go there now, I will return here to attend Xingyun's wedding ceremony. It should still be in time."
Hearing this, Shen Li curled up the corners of her mouth into a bitter smile, which showed both helplessness and relief.
Her crystal eyes were watery and full of tenderness.
Those big eyes seemed to be asking Xinghan:
"Xinghan, are you worried about what's going on between me and Xingyun?"
She didn't hide anything.
"I know that Xingyun may have made his choice and wants me to leave. But I want to tell you that I will not give up easily. I want to witness his wedding with my own eyes to see if he can really forget me, and I also want to let him know that I, Shen Li, am not so easy to bully."
Thinking of this, two flames seemed to burst out of Shen Li's eyes, making Xinghan feel her helplessness and grievance.
Not long ago, they were still drinking and chatting happily.
Now, in order to ensure a smooth marriage, Xingyun actually hopes that Shen Li will hide.
This made Xinghan somewhat unhappy.
Xinghan couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
He knew very well that the entanglement between Shen Li and Xing Yun was complicated and difficult to resolve, and he also understood Shen Li's stubbornness and persistence.
But he was more worried that such persistence would bring more harm to Shen Li.
"Shen Li, I understand your intentions, but sometimes, taking a step back is also a kind of fulfillment."
Shen Li shook her head, her eyes firm.
Xinghan looked at Shen Li's determined eyes and was speechless for a moment.
He understood that Shen Li's character determined that she would not compromise easily. If he begged her softly, she would definitely agree.
If it comes to a head-on confrontation, I'm afraid Shen Li isn't the type to be bullied.
So, he patted Shen Li's shoulder gently and said softly:
"Okay, Shen Li. No matter what decision you make, I will be by your side to support you. Now, take a good rest. We can talk about other things after you recover."
After saying that, Xinghan turned and left the palace, leaving Shen Li with a quiet and peaceful space.
Shen Li was lying on the bed, looking at the ceiling, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.
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It was late at night, the moonlight was as bright as water, and the silver glow filled the entire courtyard, adding a touch of mystery to the quiet night.
With only one day left until Xingyun's wedding, the air seems to be filled with an invisible tension and uneasiness.
For some reason, Xinghan seemed to be in a world full of dangers, surrounded by dark forests and steep cliffs, and an ominous atmosphere filled the air.
He seemed to be involved in a life-or-death escape. The surroundings were no longer the quiet night, but were shrouded in an atmosphere of tension and danger, and every heartbeat was accompanied by a violent tremor.
"Faster! Faster!" Xinghan roared to himself in his heart. The ground beneath his feet seemed to have turned into a swamp, and every step was extremely heavy. He looked back and saw several dark shadows chasing him. Their laughter echoed in the night sky, full of cruelty and pride.
"Don't run, Xinghan, you can't escape!" One of the black shadows shouted viciously, his voice was like a sharp blade, cutting Xinghan's nerves.
Xinghan gritted his teeth and did not stop. He knew he could not give up. If he stopped, it would mean death. He tried his best to shuttle through the dense forest, trying to find a way to escape.
However, at this moment, an unprecedented sense of crisis suddenly hit him. Xinghan looked up and saw a huge wall of fire suddenly appeared in front of him. The flames were like a furious beast, roaring and rushing towards him.
"No! This is impossible!" Xinghan exclaimed, but it was too late. The flames instantly surrounded him, and severe pain surged from all directions. He seemed to be thrown into a furnace, and his body was mercilessly devoured by the flames.
"Ah——!" Xinghan screamed in despair in his dream, but his voice was soon drowned out by the roar of the raging fire. He felt his consciousness begin to blur, as if he was about to sink into an endless abyss of darkness.
At this critical moment, an inexplicable force erupted in his body, as if something was awakening his dormant potential. He suddenly opened his eyes and found that he was still lying in bed, and everything around him was just a dream.
But the feeling of panic and despair was so real that Xinghan couldn't calm down for a long time. He gasped for breath, and his clothes were soaked with sweat.
So he quickly got up, put on his clothes, and decided to walk out of the room to get some fresh air.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw Shen Li. She was sitting alone on the stone steps, looking up at the bright moon. Her eyes, which usually sparkled with light, now looked a little empty. Xinghan approached slowly, without disturbing her, but just stood silently by her side, accompanying her.
The man and the bird seemed to have reached an unspoken understanding in this quiet night.
Xinghan could clearly hear Shen Li's weak breathing.
The night spread like water, and Shen Li's breathing spread out like ripples on the water.
Time passed quietly. Perhaps because of the fatigue and heavy heart of the past few days, Shen Li gradually closed his eyes, curled up on the stone steps, and fell asleep.
Seeing this, Xinghan picked her up gently, afraid of disturbing her sweet dream.
Returning to the room, he gently placed Shen Li on the bed, covered her with a blanket, and made sure she could rest peacefully.
Just as Xinghan was preparing to leave the room quietly, worried about Shen Li's sleep, a subtle sound that was almost swallowed by the night, like a dead leaf inadvertently falling in the cold wind, was suddenly magnified in his keen senses.
All the nerves in his body tensed up instantly, like a bowstring stretched to its limit. He turned around abruptly, his eyes as sharp as torches, piercing through the darkness.
In the courtyard, where the moonlight was thin, a black shadow flashed by like a ghost, at a speed so fast that it was astonishing and almost defied common sense. Only an extremely blurry afterimage was left, trembling slightly in the air.