The flame of civilization will live on forever, and our nation will endure.
Time flows on, years pass by. The landscape of Dajing remains unchanged, the people live in peace and prosperity, and this golden age has lasted for hundreds of years. The story of the Shen family, like a ceaseless river, has been passed down from generation to generation in the long history of Dajing, never running dry.
The Shen family's unwavering belief in "loving one person for life and protecting one country with one heart," along with their inherited spirit of integrity, responsibility, kindness, and benevolence, has become ingrained in the blood of Dajing and an important part of Dajing's culture. Whether in the imperial court or in the marketplace, the continuation of the Shen family's integrity can be seen. Many officials take the Shen family as role models, remaining honest and upright, and serving the people; many ordinary people follow the Shen family's example, embodying kindness, integrity, and mutual assistance.
The courtyard in Jiangnan remains the spiritual home of the Shen family descendants. Every Qingming Festival, Shen's descendants gather from all directions to pay respects at their ancestors' tombs, recount the family's recent developments, and relive their ancestors' stories. The peach blossoms in the courtyard bloom on schedule every spring, delicate and beautiful, just as lovely as when Shen Qingci and Su Yunqing first met; the plum blossoms in the courtyard proudly bloom every winter, resilient and unyielding, just like Shen Jifang's benevolent heart.
Under the guidance of Shen Jifang's apprentices, Cheng'an Hall has become the most renowned medical clinic in Dajing. The apprentices always remember Shen Jifang's teachings, practicing benevolence and compassion, saving lives and bringing health and hope to the people. They have also continuously improved and promoted the "Cheng'an Medical Records" throughout the country, making a significant contribution to the development of traditional Chinese medicine.
The incense at the "Shen Family Martyrs' Shrine" continues to burn brightly. Those who come to pay their respects include not only citizens of Dajing, but also envoys and merchants from neighboring countries. They admire the achievements of the Shen family and, even more so, their spirit. They bring the story of the Shen family back to their own countries, allowing this patriotism to transcend borders and influence even more people.
That year, Shen Mingyu's son, Shen Jingxing, the tenth generation descendant of the Shen family, achieved the highest rank in the imperial examination and entered the Hanlin Academy. On his first day in office, he went to the "Shen Family Martyrs' Shrine" to pay homage and made a vow before the ancestral tablets: "Ancestors above, your grandson Shen Jingxing, today I swear here that I will inherit the Shen family's belief of 'loving one person for life and protecting one country with one heart,' putting the people first and prioritizing the nation, living up to the expectations of my ancestors and the trust of the country!"
As the sun sets, golden sunlight spills across the land of Dajing, into the courtyards of Jiangnan, and onto the glazed tiles of the "Shen Family Martyrs' Shrine," painting a picture of peace and tranquility. This prosperous age is as the Shen family wished; this nation is as the Shen family protected; this love is as the Shen family upheld; this spirit is as the Shen family passed down.
The flame of history will burn brightly, and the nation will endure forever. The story of the Shen family will live on in Dajing forever, its legacy enduring, becoming an immortal legend that inspires generations to strive tirelessly for the prosperity of the nation and the well-being of its people.
(The End)
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