Returning home, Fan Rou's mother immediately made Fan Rou kneel in the garden.
Coming from a military family, strict discipline such as standing or kneeling punishments are common, although they are generally more gentle on girls.
At least Fan Mei and Fan Li have never experienced it, but Fan Rou, at home nobody truly acknowledged her; kneeling was considered a lighter punishment.
Fan Mei and Fan Li stood in front of Fan Rou, watching her like spectators watching a clown: "How does it feel? Kneeling isn't too bad, right?"
Underneath her knees were fine grains of sand that embedded into her skin causing immense pain, even without moving.
Yet, Fan Rou, as if unfazed, retained her composure while automatically blocking out the annoying chatter of the two beside her.
"Have you turned mute?" Fan Mei pinched Fan Rou harshly.
Fan Rou's back remained straight.
