Li Kuo took a towel and wiped the girl’s face, gently waking her, "Yun Yun..."
The girl slowly opened her eyes, looked at Li Kuo with a blank expression, then quickly turned her gaze to Li Xin, her breathing beca rapid, and her chest heaved as she stared fixedly at Li Xin.
"Yun Yun, this is Captain Li of the Night Patrol, he’s here to help us. Just say whatever he asks you," Li Kuo said softly, holding Li Jingyun’s hand.
Li Jingyun’s look at Li Kuo was empty.
"Viscount, may I speak with Miss Li Jingyun alone?" Li Xin asked.
Li Kuo stared at Li Xin for a while, sighed, "Alright, I’ll be waiting outside, call if there’s anything, but no matter what she says, do not unbind her. This rope was given by the Church Court’s priest to suppress her internal power and keep the madness in check."
"I understand." Li Xin said, watching Li Kuo leave. Li Kuo hesitated but still closed the door.
With only Li Xin and Li Jingyun left in the room, Li Jingyun’s breathing beca noticeably rapid. She looked at Li Xin with eyes full of plea.
Li Xin glanced around the room, moved a chair in front of Li Jingyun’s bed, and sat down, "Hello, Miss Jingyun, I’m Li Xin from the Night Patrol, in charge of your case. We both have the surna Li, perhaps we can have a good chat."
Li Jingyun looked at Li Xin silently, her gaze empty, "Ask away."
"I was also a teacher at the Canon Law School. I actually miss those happy tis, learning and playing with classmates, talking about dreams," Li Xin smiled, "I imagine you’re feeling quite uncomfortable right now."
Perhaps because they were of the sa age or because Li Xin wasn’t as grim and stern as other mbers of the Night Patrol, Li Jingyun’s vigilance eased. She slowly turned her head to look at Li Xin, bit her lip, as if making so decision, and softly said, "Mr. Li, can you untie ? I’m in pain and very uncomfortable, if you could help , I would definitely repay you."
Li Jingyun was wearing a white long dress, revealing half of her snow-white calf. Maybe because of illness, her body appeared extrely frail, skin sowhat pale, yet her bosom was very full, not in the mature womanly way, but in the breathtaking budding way of a young girl. Perhaps because of the way the ropes were tied, enhanced by Li Jingyun’s pitiful eyes, Li Xin found himself losing composure, and inwardly cursed, wondering about his thoughts at such a mont.
"Miss Li, I promised the Viscount not to untie you, I’m really sorry," Li Xin said, "I’m here to solve the problem, so you can regain your freedom. We from the Night Patrol can close the case. There’s no conflict between us, I believe you understand this, and I hope you can cooperate."
Li Jingyun’s eyes shimred with tears, her eyes red, breathing sowhat rapid, her chest heaving with it. Her bound hands clutched the bedsheet tightly, seemingly restraining herself with effort. After several breaths, she barely cald down, "Ask away."
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
Li Xin’s voice suddenly resounded in Li Jingyun’s mind. Li Jingyun was montarily stunned, looking at Li Xin with a complicated gaze, shook her head, but it further verified Li Xin’s suspicion.
"Does your father oppose you being with him?" Li Xin continued to ask telepathically, "You don’t have to speak, just nod or shake your head to answer."
Li Jingyun looked outside the door with a complex expression, then looked at Li Xin, seemingly surprised by his guess, but eventually nodded.
Li Xin looked at the dossier; the eighteenth coming-of-age ceremony is often the best matchmaking opportunity. This Viscount Li Kuo, despite his noble title and the manor being quite nice, reveals signs of disrepair, except for a few ancient trees still standing tall, the manor shows signs of age. There’s only one butler, an old maid, and no other people were seen upon entering. Even with the current issues of the young lady, it wouldn’t be this desolate. Nobles pride themselves on appearances, and in falling into such disrepair, it clearly indicates decline.
The rise of Hex-Tech signifies a change in the existing economic model. Nobles relying on land rent and traditional economies easily fall behind at this stage, facing survival problems. Clearly, this Viscount is one of them. His carriage is luxurious, which contrasts with his living situation, suggesting he’s struggling to maintain a façade, hinting at the possibility of using his daughter’s marriage to change his current circumstance.
If Li Jingyun were just any noble lady, it wouldn’t matter, but she’s a student of the Canon Law School, a mber of the Black Rose. At this age, the likelihood of romance and rebellion is nearly ninety-nine percent. There are signs of being a Fallen, yet no worms, which is contradictory. If she really had problems, the Night Patrol couldn’t possibly overlook it. The Night Patrol agents he’s dealt with are highly skilled; it’s likely a personal issue for Li Jingyun.
She has a boyfriend, doesn’t want to marry soone else for money, yet can’t defy her father. The best choice in this situation is to feign madness to scare away all suitors and potential suitors.
In modern tis, people might not think this way. After all, I’ve seen too many TV dramas, and such plots are overused in the original world.
"You’ve already achieved your aim by feigning illness to scare them away; it’s actually unnecessary now." Li Xin continued telepathically.
"Mr. Li, my father wouldn’t eavesdrop," Li Jingyun said softly, "He would never agree to my matters; once I’m better, he would definitely force to marry soone else. Can you release ? If this continues, I will truly die."
Li Xin remained silent for a mont, sensing the situation outside the door, confirming that Viscount Li Kuo was not there.
Looking at the pitiful and tear-streaked Li Jingyun, Li Xin felt a bit of compassion. The Roo and Juliet of Dao Yuan, if he played the good guy, the Viscount might tear down the already shabby Shadow Owl.
"Miss Jingyun, who is he? Does he know about your current situation?" Li Xin asked.
"He knows. We truly love each other, swearing to share life and death, but he’s just a commoner. I’m worried about his safety now. I don’t know if my father would harm him. Mr. Li, please help . I just want to see him once; I will return, and I’ll agree to any conditions you have," Li Jingyun pleaded. She attempted to move, but her body was tightly bound, the more she struggled, the tighter it beca.
"Miss Jingyun, what thod did you use to exhibit signs of mutation?" Li Xin suddenly asked.
Li Jingyun endured the pain, her face flushed, and her body tightly bound, "The berserk magic potion concocted by the Canon Law School, originally intended to enhance combat power, but it showed significant side effects and was abandoned. I... I... can’t breathe..."
Li Jingyun’s body twisted, the ropes tightened, and her appealingly frail figure was completely exposed before Li Xin, along with her pitiful appearance, evoking an urge to help from anyone with a shred of sympathy.
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