Hearing the sound of light footsteps coming from the door, Shen Qingchen immediately put down his book and stood up. Seeing Jiang Zhi walk in safely, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes, and he quickly stepped forward to greet him.
"Zhi'er, where have you been? I'm worried about you." Shen Qingchen's voice was low and gentle, full of concern.
Jiang Zhi raised her head and looked at the man who had accompanied her through countless hardships. A warm feeling welled up in her heart. She smiled slightly and said softly, "I went for a walk by the lake and thought about a lot of things."
Shen Qingchen gently held her hand, which was cold to the touch. He wrapped her hand in his palm distressedly, trying to convey some warmth: "It's cold outside, don't catch a cold. If you feel uncomfortable, just tell me, okay?"
Jiang Zhi shook his head, a look of relief in his eyes: "I'm fine, Qingchen. I've decided to let go of the pain of the past. We've finally come this far and have such a happy family. We can't let the past affect us anymore."
Shen Qingchen was slightly stunned, his eyes flashing with surprise and emotion. He knew very well how deep the hatred and pain in Jiang Zhi's heart was. Now, to hear her say that she had let go, it was such a difficult thing. He hugged Jiang Zhi tightly in his arms, as if to merge her into his own flesh and blood. He held her tightly for a long time before letting go. He looked into her eyes and said seriously: "Zhi'er, it's great that you think so. From now on, we will live a good life and make up for the happiness we lacked before."
Jiang Zhi leaned in Shen Qingchen's arms and nodded. At this moment, her heart was extremely peaceful. The pain that had once been engraved in her heart gradually turned into the strength to move forward under the embrace and gentle comfort of her lover.
Hand in hand, they walked up the stairs toward their bedroom. Along the way, they reminisced about their children's growth, their laughter echoing through the hallways of the mansion. In the bedroom, the lights were soft. Jiang Zhi walked to the window and gently drew aside the curtains. Moonlight once again streamed into the room, casting a silver veil over it.
She turned to look at Shen Qingchen, her eyes full of love: “Qingchen, do you know? Looking at the lake today, I suddenly realized that life is like the surface of this lake. Sometimes there will be waves, but as long as we have love in our hearts, we will always return to calm.”
Shen Qingchen walked to her side, stood shoulder to shoulder with her, and looked at the moonlight outside the window: "Yes, Zhier. We have been through so much, and this love will only deepen. In the future, no matter what we encounter, we will face it together."
Jiang Zhi leaned gently on Shen Qingchen's shoulder, and the two stood there quietly, enjoying this rare tranquility and warmth. Outside the window, the night was still deep, and everything in the manor was immersed in silence, but their hearts were filled with longing and hope for the future.
After a while, Jiang Zhi yawned, and the fatigue of the day surged into her heart. Seeing this, Shen Qingchen gently helped her to the bed, tucked her in, and gently kissed her forehead: "Go to sleep, Zhier, tomorrow is a new day."
Jiang Zhi closed her eyes, a faint smile on her lips, and soon fell asleep. Shen Qingchen sat by the bed, watching her peaceful sleeping face. After a long time, he stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the night outside again. Under the moonlight, the beautiful scenery of the manor was in full view. He silently vowed in his heart that he would spend the rest of his life to protect this hard-earned happiness, so that Jiang Zhi and the children would live in love and warmth forever.
As the night deepened, the entire manor fell into a deep sleep, only moonlight still shone in every corner, bearing witness to the tranquility and beauty that had endured the hardships. In his sleep, Jiang Zhi's lips occasionally curled up, perhaps dreaming of a bright future. In his study, Shen Qingchen began to plan a blueprint for the family's future, each stroke imbued with love and responsibility for his family. Each of them, in their own way, welcomed a new day and began a new chapter in their lives.
In this long, dark night, the Jiang Manor serves as a haven, carrying all their love and hope. With the arrival of dawn, the sun will illuminate this land once again, and their story will continue, stretching towards a brighter future.
When Jiang Zhi woke up, the sun had already penetrated the gaps in the curtains, casting a few golden rays that illuminated the room. She stretched and felt full of strength. The bed next to her was empty. She knew that Shen Qingchen must have gotten up early to busy herself with family affairs.
She got up, washed, changed into a simple yet elegant outfit, and left the bedroom. Downstairs, she heard children's laughter. Following the sound, Jiang Zhi saw twins playing in the living room. The younger sister, her eyes sparkling, clutched a stuffed toy as she shared her discovery with her older brother. The older brother nodded earnestly, occasionally offering his own insights. The joyful scene between the siblings filled Jiang Zhi with joy.
"Mom!" The younger sister was sharp-eyed. When she saw Jiang Zhi, she immediately ran over and threw herself into her arms. Jiang Zhi smiled and picked up her daughter, kissing her on the cheek: "My dear, you got up so early today."
"Well, my brother and I wanted to get up early and wait for you." The sister answered in a baby voice.
My brother also came over and said like a little adult, "Mom, we want to go play in the garden today. Can you accompany us?"
Jiang Zhi looked at the children's expectant eyes and nodded: "Okay, Mom will go with you."
The family arrived in the garden. Sunlight shone on the colorful flowers, which competed for beauty and emitted bursts of fragrance. Children ran and played among the flowers, their laughter echoing in the garden. Jiang Zhi followed behind, watching their backs, feeling a surge of emotion.
Once, she thought her life would be filled with hatred, a dark abyss she would never escape. But now, standing in this vibrant garden, watching her lover's efforts and her children's growth, she is incredibly grateful for having chosen to let go and embrace the future. The pain of the past has become the foundation for her to stand taller and see further. And the love and courage she once possessed, like the sunshine and flowers in this garden, will forever accompany her and nourish her life.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and felt the warmth of the sun, the fragrance of the flowers, and the happiness brought by her family. At this moment, she truly let go, put down all the burdens of the past, opened her arms to a new life, and prepared to welcome every beautiful tomorrow.
Every day at the Jiang Manor is filled with hope and vitality. Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen work together to not only ensure the family's prosperity but also create a loving and warm environment for their children to grow up in. They will carry with them memories of the past, cherishing the people and events that once gave them strength. At the same time, they will let go of past pain and sorrow with an open mind and stride forward into the future.
As time goes by, the story of Jiang's Manor continues, and their love and courage will always shine on this land, becoming the brightest pearl in the family heritage, inspiring generations of descendants to bravely pursue their own happiness and protect everything they love.
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