As the height of summer arrived, the heat became unbearable. Except for at night, people hardly dared to venture out during the day. The sun seemed intent on claiming lives, casting a blinding glare. Bai Xue said that in a dozen more hot days, it'd be the Start of Autumn, and the weather would gradually cool down. With that, the summer of this year would truly be over.
That evening, Madam Jiang the Elder suddenly sent Zhenzhu to Fangfei Garden and instructed Jiang Li to go to Night Wind Hall. Jiang Li, accompanied by her maid, made her way to Night Wind Hall. As soon as she entered the room, she saw that everyone had arrived.
"Second girl," Madam Jiang the Elder pointed to a spot beside her and said, "Come, sit."
Jiang Li did as told and sat down beside Madam Jiang the Elder.
