"We can let him calm down slowly. Can I try, please let me try?"

"He will hurt you!" Ruan Tianling was not about to let her take the risk.

Jian Yufei said, "He is my dad, he won’t hurt me. Let me try, okay? Ruan Tianling, my dad is suffering enough, I don’t want him to suffer more."

There was a pained gleam in her eyes.

Ruan Tianling couldn’t bear to refuse her.

"Everyone, step back," he instructed the others.

The people holding Xiao Zexin released him. Gaining his freedom, Xiao Zexin immediately retreated a few steps, warily watching them.

Jian Yufei moved slightly forward, "Dad, it’s Yufei; do you still recognize me?"

"..."

"Dad, listen to my voice. It’s Yufei. You’re safe now, nothing’s going to happen. No one is going to hurt you. Don’t be afraid."

Xiao Zexin continued to look at her coldly, as if looking at an enemy.

Jian Yufei couldn’t help but step forward and slowly sat down by the bed.

"Dad, don’t be scared. We will not hurt you. Really, no one here will hurt you."

Her voice was very soft, and her face was full of sincerity.

"..." Yet Xiao Zexin remained unmoved.

Ruan Tianling kept his gaze on him, suspecting that Xiao Zexin couldn’t hear a word they were saying.

Thinking he was no longer resisting, Jian Yufei tentatively tried to hold his hand.

Suddenly, Xiao Zexin lunged forward, rapidly clasping his hands around Jian Yufei’s neck!

But at the same time, Ruan Tianling forcefully pulled him back.

"Hold him down for me, administer a sedative right away!" he commanded his subordinates sharply while holding Xiao Zexin’s hands down.

A few of his men quickly came over to help, and the doctor hastened to give the sedative injection...

Jian Yufei stepped back two paces, pale-faced.

Xiao Zexin naturally yelled and struggled desperately.

But the liquid still entered his body...

The medication took effect quickly, and his expression immediately turned lethargic.

Like a furious lion about to face death, he lost his might and claws.

Jian Yufei, feeling awful, covered her mouth; the next second, Ruan Tianling pulled her close.

"Let me look at your neck."

"I’m fine..."

Ruan Tianling paid no heed to her words, examining her closely, only reassuring himself once he confirmed she was indeed fine.

"From now on, you can’t meet your father-in-law alone; I must accompany you."

"Dad doesn’t recognize me anymore..."

"He doesn’t recognize anyone now."

Jian Yufei felt troubled, "Is it going to be like this forever?"

"The doctor said his condition can be treated. After some time, he should regain his senses."

Jian Yufei clenched her fists, "Have you found out who’s behind all this?"

Ruan Tianling shook his head gravely, "The person is too well-hidden; we can’t find anything."

"No news from Mom either?"

"It seems something major happened at Nangong Castle, but nothing has been leaked."

Jian Yufei slightly opened her mouth —

"I’m really afraid that something might happen to Mom too."

In truth, Ruan Tianling was worried about this as well, but he still comforted her.

"Mother-in-law’s status is different, they won’t act rashly. I’ll go find Qi Ruigang shortly to have him probe into the castle."

"I’m going too!"

"You stay and rest; I’ll be back soon. Also, your hand’s injury needs immediate attention."

"But..."

"Don’t you want to stay and take care of your father-in-law?"

With that, Jian Yufei agreed not to go.

Ruan Tianling didn’t want her to go, not wanting her to exhaust herself.