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

Chapter 111 Luo Chuxue's Coming-of-Age Ceremony Completed, Her Nickname is Le'an
Seeing that Xiao Beiming was determined not to reveal anything, Luo Chujiu gave up.

Alright, it's only two days anyway. She can just bear with it a little longer, and she'll soon find out what his coming-of-age gift is.

Luo Chujiu escorted Xiao Beiming back to the Prince's Mansion, and then returned to the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion herself.

Nan Ke was puzzled when he saw his lord returning with a large pile of things in his hands:
"Has Your Highness forgotten to give these things to Miss Luo?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Beiming rolled his eyes at Nan Ke:
"What do you know? This is a gift from Xiao Jiu. I didn't spend a single penny today. It was all Xiao Jiu who spent money on me and bought me things to please me."

Xiao Beiming looked proud, though Nan Ke didn't know what Xiao Beiming was so proud of.

Is it something to be proud of for a man to spend a woman's money?

Nan Ke didn't quite understand, nor did he want to understand, the way the prince and Miss Luo interacted was too unconventional.

When he gets married in the future, he will definitely not spend his wife's money. He will give all his money to his wife and work hard to earn money so that his wife will have endless money to spend!
Xiao Beiming moved all the trinkets Luo Chujiu had given him back to his bedroom and played with them carefully. After doing all that, he opened a wooden box next to his bed.

Inside was a coming-of-age gift he gave to Luo Chujiu; she should like it.

Luofu —

Luo Chuxue looked at herself in the bronze mirror and was very satisfied:
The marks on her face have completely disappeared in the past few days, and her face is still fair and flawless, with a delicate, translucent texture.

"Miss, let me help you get some rest. You'll have to get up early tomorrow morning to dress up."

"Ah."

Luo Chuxue had originally planned to rest early tonight, so she asked Caiying to remove her makeup and hair, and then lay down on the bed, falling asleep in no time.

The next morning, Luo Chuxue woke up early, and then the maids came in to help her wash up, comb her hair, and then she changed into a gorgeous coming-of-age dress.

"Miss looks so beautiful today, even I am captivated."

Seeing Luo Chuxue looking so radiant today, Caiying couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Upon hearing this, Luo Chuxue couldn't help but smile, but remained silent.

"Second Miss, someone outside is calling you to come out and meet the guests."

The maid whispered a reminder to Luo Chuxue.

Luo Chuxue nodded, then stood up and slowly walked towards the front hall.

Although the Luo family is not what it used to be, Luo Wanping is still a decent person in official circles, and everyone is willing to give him face to come and watch the coming-of-age ceremony of the second young lady of the Luo family. They also bring their eligible sons to meet her, in case a good marriage is formed. That would be the best thing ever.

When Luo Chuxue appeared before everyone, several men were stunned:

Miss Luo is indeed as beautiful and dignified as the rumors say! So beautiful!

"Xue'er has met her grandmother, uncle, aunt, father, and mother—"

Luo Chuxue bowed to each of the elders in her family, demonstrating her good manners.

"Xue'er, get up quickly."

Madam Luo immediately raised her hand, indicating that Luo Chuxue did not need to be so polite.

When Luo Chuxue appeared, the elders of the Luo family took their seats, and the guests also sat down, ready to witness the ceremony.

The emcee sang:

"Opening Ceremony—"

Luo Wanxing stood up and addressed the guests, welcoming and thanking them for attending his daughter's coming-of-age ceremony, before announcing the official start of the ceremony.

Luo Chuxue took small steps to the center of the venue, faced south, thanked the guests, and bowed before kneeling on the prayer mat.

Lady Luo washed her hands in a golden basin of water, and then combed and styled Luo Chuxue's hair.

Afterwards, Luo Chuxue knelt before her parents, and then Madam Luo Jiang placed a hairpin in her hair. "Father, please bestow a name upon me—"

Luo Chuxue knelt down in front of Luo Wanxing again, asking him to give her a nickname.

"As your father, I hope you will live a happy and peaceful life. My childhood name is Le'an."

"Le'an thanks Father for bestowing upon him the courtesy name."

Luo Chuxue knelt down again, and with that, her coming-of-age ceremony was complete.

Then the guests began their meal. The host went to accompany the guests, while Luo Chuxue returned to her backyard and could not sit down with the male guests.

However, Luo Chuxue was very satisfied with her performance today, which must have left everyone present stunned!
She had just seen Prince Xiao staring at her. It seemed that Prince Xiao preferred her, but he married that jinx Luo Chujiu because of the Emperor's decree!

In fact, Xiao Beiming was indeed looking at Luo Chuxue just now, but what he cared about was that Luo Chujiu's coming-of-age ceremony tomorrow must be more grand and elaborate than Luo Chuxue's.

Luo Chuxue's coming-of-age ceremony only included six, seven, and eight of the fourteen traditional coming-of-age rituals, which was not a complete ceremony and was rather meager.

Tomorrow is Xiao Jiu's coming-of-age ceremony. We will definitely complete all fourteen rites. Xiao Jiu will not have to go back to the backyard. We can enjoy ourselves with the guests in the front hall!
After the coming-of-age ceremony, Xiao Beiming did not stay for the banquet and left with Nan Ke.

I was just there to watch the fun; I had no interest in anything else.

After leaving the Luo residence, Xiao Beiming went to find Luo Chujiu.

Then, they bumped into the Imperial Preceptor at the entrance of the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

Several of Luo Chujiu's other senior brothers also alighted from the Imperial Preceptor's carriage.

"Prince Xiao? He's here to see Xiao Jiu again?"

Nalan Qingyin glanced at Xiao Beiming indifferently and said.

"I've come to check if the coming-of-age ceremony is ready. If there's anything I can do to help, I will do my best."

"There's no need for Your Highness to trouble yourself with that. My fellow disciples and I have already prepared for Xiao Jiu's coming-of-age ceremony. We would be honored if Your Highness could come and witness the ceremony with us tomorrow."

"In that case, I will not ask any further questions and will come again tomorrow."

When Xiao Beiming saw Nalan Qingyin, he knew that he probably wouldn't be able to enter the gates of the Imperial Preceptor's mansion.

He shook his head, then got into his carriage and went back to the palace.

After seeing Xiao Beiming leave, Fu Heng asked Nalan Qingyin:

"Fourth Junior Brother, why are you targeting Fifth Junior Brother like this?"

“That wasn’t Fifth Junior Brother, it was Prince Xiao. And he didn’t come for anything else, he just wanted to see Xiao Jiu. The two of them were all lovey-dovey. Do you senior brothers want to see Xiao Jiu and Xiao Beiming being intimate together?” Nalan Qingyin looked coldly at the other three senior brothers, and the three of them shook their heads in unison.

Xiao Beiming should go back to the Prince's Mansion and not come looking for Xiao Jiu!

Even if he's the fifth junior brother, that's still not acceptable! Junior Sister belongs to everyone!

Nalan Qingyin brought her senior brothers to the Imperial Preceptor's residence a day in advance, so that they wouldn't have to rush there early the next morning.

Fu Heng also brought Ruan Baobao along, and Ao Yuan also asked Ao Sihan to come over after school.

Luo Chujiu was ordered not to go anywhere today and could only stay at the Imperial Preceptor's residence to avoid any accidents.

Luo Chujiu had no objection to this, after all, it's always good to be cautious.

"Ugh--"

"Why is Junior Sister sighing?" Fu Heng asked when he saw Luo Chujiu suddenly sigh.

“If Fifth Senior Brother were here too, then it would be complete,” Luo Chujiu said with an air of seriousness.

(End of this chapter)