It's already September, the drizzling rain making the world damp and cool.
Within Yihetang Manor. Madam draped a thin shawl over her shoulders, her beautiful eyes cold as she gazed at Li Xian across the mountain and river screen.
Outside the screen, Li Xian bowed with clasped fists.
"You are quite bold," Madam Wen said coolly. "You privately manipulated the nursing home to do your own bidding. Li Xian, you've really grown capable. Do you know that since I established this manor, until today, you are the only one daring enough to act this way?"
"Li Xian was reckless, I ask for Madam's punishment," Li Xian said.
"Punish you, and can this make up for the loss?" Madam Wen said coldly.
"I await Madam's decision," Li Xian replied.
"The loss in the manor today amounts to three thousand taels of silver," Madam Wen said. "You need to repay this within a month. Otherwise... I have my own ways to deal with you."
