"Catch him, don't let him escape."
"You little thief, daring to steal my things, let's see if I don't cripple you once I catch you."
"Chase..."
Amidst the sisters' conversation, a sudden commotion could be heard from outside.
Xia Zhining was cooped up inside, feeling terribly bored, so when she heard there was some excitement outside, she hurried over to the window to push it open, but after a few attempts, she couldn't move it.
Xia Zhining's expression tensed, and unconsciously applied more force with her hand.
"Zhi Ning, this window doesn't open like that."
Xia Zhiqing said as she stepped forward and removed the wooden stick that held the window in place.
This was a lattice window that opened from the bottom up. Once opened, it needed to be supported with a wooden stick to prevent it from closing.
After pushing it open, Xia Zhiqing held the window with one hand while grasping the stick in the other, ready to prop it up.
