The scorching sun blazed high, its relentless rays cutting through the people under it like a sharp sword, the ground was scorching hot, emitting waves of heat.
Beads of sweat rolled from Li Qingmu's forehead, yet he remained indifferent, supporting his head with a single hand, leaned back leisurely on the palanquin, with closed eyes, rejuvenating himself.
A gust of wind blew, drying the sweat on his forehead, unexpectedly bringing a slight coolness.
Behind him, several palace maids could no longer endure.
They had been exposed to the sun for a full hour and a half, nearly dizzy from the heat, and as the first and second one collapsed, the remaining ones also began to falter, their bodies swaying.
Finally, one of the guards couldn't bear it and turned to report inside.
This guard had a liking for one of the palace maids behind Li Qingmu, naturally unwilling to see her suffer, so he went to inform.
Li Qingmu opened a slit to look, a sneer forming in his heart.
