The weather had become increasingly hot, and the days had stretched longer.
As summer neared, the peonies in the courtyard, long exposed to the sun, wilted somewhat, their faded reds concealed among the lush leaves, lacking their usual charming appearance.
Early in the morning at the Ke Mansion, Lady Qin was reprimanding the servants.
"What's with the servants in this house, failing to notice such a large puddle of water? The new velvet blanket I had replaced just yesterday is already stained with watermarks. It's all because you're spoiled, all of you growing lazy!"
Ke Chengxing had just changed his clothes and came out to hear Lady Qin chastising someone, causing him to frown.
He walked outside, clearing his throat softly and said in a softer tone, "What's there to be angry about? It's just a dirty blanket. Maybe last night's rain brought it in, perhaps some girl brought it in carelessly."
