After a master of metaphysics severed ties with his family, the whole family was filled with regret!

Chapter 105 Luo Chujiu Never Celebrates Her Birthday
"So, what feedback does Your Highness hope Miss Luo will give after she realizes that Your Highness likes her and cares about her?" Nan Ke asked Xiao Beiming with great curiosity.

When Xiao Beiming heard Nan Ke ask this, he couldn't help but look at him:

"What do you think?"

"How could I possibly know what Your Highness is thinking? I can only guess a little."

"Oh? Then tell me."

Xiao Beiming looked at Nan Ke with great interest, wanting to hear his guesses about his thoughts.

"His Highness probably hopes that Miss Luo will be like him, thinking of him and having only him in her heart."

Upon hearing Nan Ke's reply, Xiao Beiming couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Hahaha, you brat, you've never even had a woman you liked, how do you know so much about what I'm thinking?"

"Your Highness, please don't tease me. Although I have never been in love with a woman, I have seen many, so I can guess a little about Your Highness's thoughts."

Praised by Xiao Beiming, Nan Ke couldn't help but feel a little proud.

Xiao Beiming glanced at Nan Ke, but said nothing more.

"By the way, I haven't seen Aunt Ning these days. What has she been busy with?"

Xiao Bei thought of Nan Ke's mother and asked.

"My mother is looking for a girl for me."

Nan Ke was a little embarrassed when he talked about this.

However, Nan Ke is a year or two older than Xiao Beiming. Xiao Beiming is getting married in a few months, but he doesn't even have a girl he likes. Aunt Ning is getting anxious, so she has been asking around for the past two months to find a suitable girl to marry Nan Ke.

Upon hearing Nan Ke's words, Xiao Beiming immediately became interested:
"You're not young anymore, so it's understandable that Aunt Ning is anxious. When you get married, I will definitely help you with the betrothal gifts and won't mistreat the girl."

“Your Highness, no need. I have saved up a lot of money and possessions over the years, and my mother has also prepared the dowry for my marriage long ago, so Your Highness need not worry.”

Nan Ke immediately waved his hand to politely decline Xiao Beiming's offer, saying that he could not possibly accept a betrothal gift from a prince.

"The betrothal gifts you and Aunt Ning prepared are your heartfelt wishes, and what I prepared is my heartfelt wish. I have always treated you like a brother. How could I not contribute money and effort to your marriage?"

"Then this subordinate thanks Your Highness."

Since Xiao Beiming had said so, Nan Ke naturally couldn't refuse anymore and accepted his kindness with a smile.

"Your Highness, someone from the Luo family has delivered an invitation."

The servant at the door asked Xiao Beiming for instructions.

Xiao Beiming gave Nan Ke a look, and Nan Ke immediately stepped forward to take it, then signaled the servant to return to his post at the door.

Nan Ke directly opened the invitation and read, "Your Highness, it is the Luo family who have invited you to attend Miss Luo's coming-of-age ceremony."

"Coming-of-age ceremony? When is it?"

Xiao Beiming immediately frowned.

"Ten days later," Nan Ke replied.

Xiao Beiming's brows furrowed even more deeply.

Xiao Jiu and she were born on the same day, so wouldn't it be Xiao Jiu's coming-of-age ceremony in ten days? But Xiao Jiu doesn't seem to want to have a coming-of-age ceremony? Or is it that no one is going to hold one for her?

The thought that Luo Chujiu might be coming of age because no one was there to celebrate her coming of age made Xiao Beiming feel a pang of heartache.

"Prepare the carriage; I am going to the Imperial Preceptor's residence—"

Nan Ke was puzzled. Why did the prince suddenly want to go to the Imperial Preceptor's residence?

"Yes, I will go and prepare it right away."

Half an hour later, Xiao Beiming was already at the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

Luo Chujiu was overjoyed to see Xiao Beiming come looking for her:
"Why are you here? Did Nan Ke tell you that I really liked that wedding dress?"

Luo Chujiu asked Xiao Beiming with great joy, "Well, I came to ask you, Xiaojiu, how do you plan to prepare for your coming-of-age ceremony?"

"Huh? Coming-of-age ceremony?"

"Yes, I received an invitation from the Luo family today, inviting me to attend the coming-of-age ceremony of the second young lady of the Luo family in ten days. However, I thought that since you were also born on that day, it should also be your coming-of-age ceremony."

Luo Chujiu instantly understood Xiao Beiming's meaning, and then smiled and refused:

“Your Highness, I never celebrate my birthday, so there’s no need for a coming-of-age ceremony. Thank you for your trouble.”

"Not your birthday? Why?"

Xiao Beiming was quite surprised, wondering why Luo Chujiu didn't celebrate her birthday.

"Because my master said that my birthday is the day that is most unlucky for me, I have to avoid the risk and can't celebrate my birthday."

This was the first time Xiao Beiming had ever heard of such a statement.

"Since we can't celebrate on your birthday, let's postpone it by one day. I'll prepare your coming-of-age ceremony, how about that?"

Luo Chujiu blinked, as if seriously considering the feasibility of this matter.

a long time--

"Alright, but I'll have my senior brothers help me with the coming-of-age ceremony. If Your Highness helps me, my four senior brothers will be jealous, and Your Highness will be in trouble."

Especially the fourth senior brother, he will definitely tear Xiao Beiming apart alive.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Beiming thought about it and agreed. Luo Chujiu had so many senior brothers, and it seemed presumptuous of him to go and hold a coming-of-age ceremony for her.

"It was my oversight. I will leave it to the Imperial Advisor to handle."

"Well, Your Highness need not worry. Just come to the Imperial Preceptor's residence in eleven days to attend my coming-of-age ceremony."

"Very well, I will certainly prepare a lavish coming-of-age ceremony for Xiao Jiu."

"it is good!"

"Cough, cough, cough—"

"Fourth Senior Brother? When did you arrive?"

The two were chatting enthusiastically when they heard a cough. Looking over, they saw Nalan Qingyin standing outside the door, staring at them with a not-so-good expression.

Xiao Beiming suddenly felt a little guilty.

"National Division."

“Prince Xiao seems to have plenty of free time, coming to my residence whenever he has something to do.” Nalan Qingyin narrowed her eyes, clearly displeased.

"Ahem, ahem, I've only come to see Xiao Jiu. It's getting late, so I'll be leaving now. There's no need for the Imperial Advisor to see me off."

After saying that, Xiao Beiming left immediately, not lingering, so as not to displease the Grand Preceptor.

"Fourth Senior Brother, what are you doing? You scared him away."

Luo Chujiu looked at Nalan Qingyin with slight dissatisfaction.

"Hmph, it's his own guilty conscience, what does it have to do with me? Since we're talking about your coming-of-age ceremony, your fourth senior brother will discuss with the other three senior brothers how to make it a grand affair for you. Xiao Beiming doesn't need to interfere."

"I know, I never intended for Xiao Beiming to handle it for me. I have so many senior brothers, so I'll definitely prioritize getting it done for them."

Luo Chujiu looked at Nalan Qingyin with a smile. Nalan Qingyin, who had been unhappy just now, also smiled because of Luo Chujiu's words.

Seeing Nalan Qingyin smile, Luo Chujiu knew that her "One Hundred Ways to Deceive My Senior Brothers" had worked again!
It never fails to work!

After leaving the Imperial Preceptor's residence, Xiao Beiming began preparing for Luo Chujiu's coming-of-age ceremony.

(End of this chapter)