Li Er Speaks

Inside the Governor-General's Office, Di Renjie, Li Xiao, and Li Yuanfang arrived at the room where Li Er was being held.

With guards posted in layer upon layer, Di Renjie had raised Li Er's protection to the highest level.

Li Er sat cross-legged on the bed, still refusing to say a word. His mind churned over his own safety and the chaos within the country, leaving him deeply anxious.

Hearing our footsteps, Li Er turned his head warily to look.

The visitors were Di Renjie, Li Xiao, and Li Yuanfang.

Looking at the awakened Li Er, Di Renjie asked softly, "How are you? Are you feeling better?"

Seeing that Li Er said nothing, Di Renjie sat down and said gently, "It is truly difficult to speak with you. Though I have saved your life three times, even now I still do not know who you are."

Li Er looked at Di Renjie but remained guarded and gave no answer.

Seeing this, Di Renjie continued, "The prefect here, Fang Qian, told me that you broke out of prison and killed officials. What happened?"

Li Er's sharp eyes swept over Di Renjie. Suspecting that Di Renjie was in league with the prefect who had arrested him, he remained silent.

Seeing Li Er's vigilance, Di Renjie said, "Do not be afraid. I want to help you, but first I must know who you are."

When Li Er remained unmoved and silent, Li Yuanfang said anxiously, "You truly do not know what is good for you! Lord Di has saved your life several times, yet you dare put on such airs! Do you know that without Lord Di, you would have died in Xiaolianzi Village!"

Li Er was somewhat moved, but out of caution, he still refused to answer.

Di Renjie stopped Li Yuanfang