Myriad Splendor Tower.
The open-air pavilion on the top floor.
When Lin Qingyi spoke those words, Lin Jia'er's heart trembled.
The next moment, Lin Qingyi continued, "Lin Jia'er, you took items from the tower without authorization. Go kneel under Solar Yang for three shichen."
"Yes, Aunt!" Lin Jia'er's delicate body shuddered, then she quietly acknowledged.
Then Lin Qingyi looked at Xiao Lü. "Xiao Lü, you violated the rules. Go kneel outside for two shichen."
"Yes, Tower Master!" Xiao Lü respectfully dropped to her knees.
Watching Xiao Lü lower her head, Jiang Ning immediately felt somewhat reluctant to see it.
The blazing sun hung high overhead.
Kneeling for two shichen would be manageable for a martial artist like Lin Jia'er.
Her physique was strong enough to endure it.
But for an ordinary person like Xiao Lü, who had never practiced martial arts, baking beneath Solar Yang for two shichen could cause heatstroke or even shock, endangering her life.
Jiang Ning considered it for a moment, then hesitated to speak.
This was Myriad Splendor Tower's affair. As an outsider, he had no standing to interfere.
Then he silently shook his head and tucked the silver notes in his hand into his pocket.
"What? Do you want to plead for them?" Lin Qingyi glanced at Jiang Ning. From his gaze and the expression he revealed, she had already discerned something.
Hearing this, Jiang Ning spoke frankly. "Sister Lin, I'd like to plead for Miss Xiao Lü."
"You do know how to cherish a delicate flower!" Lin Qingyi gave Jiang Ning a slight glance. "Fine! Since you call me Sister, I can't deny you this favor!"
Then Lin Qingyi called to Xiao Lü, who was walking toward the blazing sun, "Xiao Lü, for Jiang Ning's sake, kneel outside for half a shichen, then come