[ Xichen blinks. Oh. They have had this conversation before. His hand strays until it's wrapped around Liebing.
Better than asking to take young master Wei's pulse. Probably. ]
Ah.
He ... would not tell you, no. They were a consequence of Nevernight, one that he submitted to when Uncle assigned it, and one that he inflicted on himself.
Are you certain you wish to know the details beyond that? He would rather protect you at least until you are better healed, and I do not disagree, but your choices also matter.
no subject
Better than asking to take young master Wei's pulse. Probably. ]
Ah.
He ... would not tell you, no. They were a consequence of Nevernight, one that he submitted to when Uncle assigned it, and one that he inflicted on himself.
Are you certain you wish to know the details beyond that? He would rather protect you at least until you are better healed, and I do not disagree, but your choices also matter.