My aunt's manor is a historic building. It stands quietly on the highlands of Scotland, like a silent guardian, witnessing countless springs, summers, autumns, winters and generations. The exterior walls of the manor are covered with ivy, showing different colors as the seasons change, from tender green in spring to deep red in autumn, each color adds a touch of mystery to the manor.
The door of the manor is made of heavy oak, carved with complex patterns and family emblems, and every time you push it open, you seem to hear the echo of history. When you enter the manor, the first thing that comes into view is a spacious foyer with gorgeous crystal chandeliers hanging from the high ceiling, which can emit dazzling light even in the daytime. Portraits of family members from past generations are hung on the walls, and their eyes seem to travel through time and space, examining every visitor who enters the manor.
The floor of the foyer is paved with exquisite marble, inlaid with the family's coat of arms, and every step seems to be stepping on the mark of history. There are tall windows on both sides of the corridor, through which you can see the vast lawn outside the manor and the hills in the distance. The scenery is like a moving painting.
Emily is full of curiosity about every corner of the manor. She seems to feel that every wall and every floor are telling stories of the past. The study is one of her favorites. There are books and documents from generations of family members. The bookshelves are full of leather-bound books. They exude an ancient fragrance that makes people intoxicated.
The decoration of the study is full of academic atmosphere. There are exquisite tapestries and maps hanging on the walls. Each piece is a work of art and a witness to history. Above the fireplace is the old family portrait that aroused Emily's curiosity. The characters in the painting seem to have life, and their eyes are deep, as if they can see through people's hearts.
In such a mysterious and gorgeous manor, Emily feels as if she has walked into a different world. Every room, every piece of furniture, and even every stone seems to hide unknown secrets. She knows that in this manor, she will discover more about the history of her family and perhaps reveal more clues about her own destiny. The manor is not only her aunt's home, but also the starting point for her to explore the unknown and find herself. While sorting out these precious collections, Emily accidentally discovered an old family portrait.
The portrait was carefully framed in a heavy gold frame. The characters in the painting were dressed in old-time costumes, with elegant postures and deep eyes. But what surprised Emily the most was that the characters in the painting were surprisingly similar to Alex. The high nose bridge, deep eyes, and even the smile at the corners of the mouth seemed to be Alex's previous life. This discovery made her heart beat faster, and she became more interested in Alex's family history.
The aunt's eyes stayed on the portrait for a moment, which was a complex emotion mixed with memories, pain and hesitation. Her fingers trembled slightly, as if the painting touched a sensitive corner deep in her heart. Emily noticed the strangeness of her aunt, and her curiosity was further aroused, but at the same time she felt a little uneasy.
The aunt's heart was full of entanglement. She knew that the secret hidden behind the portrait was heavy, a burden passed down from generation to generation in the family, and some past events that she would rather bury deep in her heart and not let anyone touch it. She has been keeping this secret because it is related to the honor and future of the family, and also to Emily's happiness. She is afraid that once the truth is revealed, it may have an unpredictable impact on Emily, and may subvert her understanding of the family, Alex, and even the whole world.
However, facing Emily's curious and expectant eyes, the aunt felt an unspeakable pressure. She saw Emily's strong interest in the painting and knew that the secret might be revealed sooner or later. She was worried that if she didn't tell Emily now, she might learn the truth from other channels in the future. In that case, Emily might feel betrayed and feel that the family has been deceiving her.
There was a fierce struggle in the aunt's heart. She knew that as the elder of the family, she had the responsibility to protect Emily from harm, but at the same time, she also understood that Emily, as an adult, had the right to know about the history of her family. Her heart was wavering between the desire to protect and to be honest, and her eyes wandered between Emily and the portrait, as if looking for an answer.
Finally, the aunt took a deep breath and decided to reveal at least part of the truth to Emily. She knew that complete silence might not be the best option, but at the same time, she decided to choose her words carefully to try to reduce the impact of the truth on Emily. She slowly sat down on the sofa in the study, motioned Emily to sit down, and prepared to start telling the story of the ancient family legend. At the same time, she was praying silently in her heart, hoping that Emily could understand and accept the secret that was about to be revealed.
The aunt's voice was low and full of magnetism, and she began to tell an ancient family legend. According to the legend, Emily's family and Alex's family had a covenant several centuries ago, and the ancestors of the two families had an indissoluble bond because of a deep friendship. As time passed, this covenant was gradually forgotten, but the legend also contained a forgotten love story, and the descendants of the two families had an unforgettable love in the long river of history.
The story takes place centuries ago, when the two families were allies in the Scottish Highlands, and their friendship was deep, like that of brothers. However, this friendship was complicated by a forbidden love.
The hostess, named Elena, is a descendant of Emily's family. She has a face as cold and beautiful as moonlight, and a brave and kind heart. The host, named Karen, is a descendant of Alex's family. He is handsome, brave and fearless, and a hero on the battlefield. The two fell in love in an accidental encounter, but their love became precarious because of the political interests and power struggles between the families.
As time went on, the contradictions between the two families gradually intensified and eventually turned into a bloody conflict. In a decisive battle, Karen was seriously injured and dying. Elena made a decision in desperation that she was willing to exchange her life for Karen's survival. On a moonlit night, she performed a taboo ritual on the ancient altar of the family, injected her life essence into Karen's body, and saved his life.
However, this ritual was not without cost. While sacrificing herself, Elena also issued a curse, which was deeply engraved in the fate of the two families. She cursed that the male members of the Cullen family could not live past 35 years old. This was her punishment for the Cullen family's betrayal of love, and also her catharsis for the pain of not being able to spend the rest of her life with the Cullen family.
With the disappearance of Elena, Cullen fell into deep grief. Although he survived, he lost his beloved, and his life became meaningless. He spent his whole life looking for a way to lift the curse, but ultimately failed. The male members of the Cullen family died one after another before the age of 35. This curse was like an invisible yoke, firmly binding their fate.
Emily listened to this story, her heart was filled with sadness and shock. She began to suspect that her meeting with Alex was not accidental, but the arrangement of fate, and the ripples of that forgotten love story in the long river of history. She realized that her love with Alex might not only be a personal emotion, but also carry the history and fate of the two families.
Her aunt's story gave Emily a deeper understanding of her family's history and deepened her feelings for Alex. She began to realize that the connection between her and Alex was much deeper than she had imagined. This discovery made her both excited and scared, because it meant that her relationship with Alex might not just be personal emotions, but carry the history and destiny of the two families. Emily's heart was full of curiosity about the unknown and awe of fate. She knew that no matter what the truth was, she had to face it bravely. Her love path was full of unknowns, but she was willing to take risks and explore for Alex and for their possible common future. Emily's heart was filled with new hope, and she knew that as long as she went on bravely, nothing would be impossible. Her love, her destiny, were in her own hands.
Emily listened fascinated, and her mood fluctuated with her aunt's narration. She began to suspect that her encounter with Alex was not accidental, but a fateful arrangement. This discovery made her feelings for Alex more complicated, and she couldn't help but wonder if the relationship between her and Alex was also part of this ancient covenant, and whether their love was also part of history repeating itself.
The story of her aunt gave Emily a deeper understanding of her family's history and deepened her feelings for Alex. She began to realize that the connection between her and Alex was much deeper than she had imagined. This discovery made her both excited and scared, because it meant that her relationship with Alex might not only be personal emotions, but also carry the history and destiny of the two families.
Emily's heart was full of curiosity about the unknown and awe of fate. She knew that no matter what the truth was, she had to face it bravely. Her love path was full of unknowns, but she was willing to take risks and explore for Alex and for their possible future together. Emily's heart was filled with new hope, and she knew that as long as she walked bravely, nothing would be impossible. Her love and her destiny were in her own hands.