Watching the old man lift his robes to kneel, Bai Xilie let out a barely audible sigh.
"Uncle Su!" He reached out to support the old master, his expression becoming much gentler: "I have no intention to punish, nor do I need you to kneel and plead!"
"I came today because I was startled by what Yinling did. For her safety, she mustn't take risks like this in the future."
"The favor you extended to our family back then is firmly remembered in my heart. How could I possibly punish you?"
Old Master Su was so frightened that tears streamed down his face, and he nodded: "Yinling, that girl, she's just too enthusiastic. I only have her as a daughter. You two grew up together, the Emperor knows, sometimes she's just stubborn!"
"When she wants to be nice to someone, she just goes and does it."
Bai Xilie turned to look at Su Yinling.
He saw her biting her lower lip, her eyes brimming with tears.
She felt wronged but didn't dare to say anything, so she had to bear it forcefully.
