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

Chapter 115 Planning for Oneself

"Whether I'm satisfied or not is not important. What's important is that they think it's useful for the Luo family and the Leng family to become related by marriage. If that's really the case, then it won't matter whether I object or not. They won't listen to my opinion."

Luo Chuxue was very aware of this.

Besides, a daughter's marriage has always been arranged by her parents and matchmakers; what right does she have to interfere?
When Caiying heard Luo Chuxue's words, she couldn't help but worry about her.

So, the Second Young Master Leng was not a good match. Then why did the elders of the Luo family insist on marrying their young lady to the Second Young Master Leng?
However, Luo Chuxue would not sit idly by and wait for her fate; she had to devise a way out for herself.

"Caiying, help me get ready, I'm going out."

"Yes, ma'am."

Caiying was puzzled, but she still helped Luo Chuxue with her makeup and hair.

"Does Miss not require me to accompany her?"

Caiying asked, puzzled, when she saw that Luo Chuxue didn't intend to take her out.

“I’m going out by myself and I’ll be back later. While I’m out, please cover for me. If any elders come looking for me, tell them I’m not feeling well and have gone to rest. I don’t want anyone else to know that I’m out.”

"Yes, Miss, I understand."

Seeing Luo Chuxue's serious expression, Caiying knew that her young lady must be out on important business, so she dared not hold her back and would try her best to be her helper.

Luo Chuxue left only after seeing Caiying agree.

She wore a cloak with a hood, completely concealing herself so that no one could recognize her.

During this time, she had been inquiring about the whereabouts of the Prince of Chang'an. Knowing that he frequented poetry gatherings every day, she thought of creating a chance encounter near that place.

The husband she chose for herself was the Prince of Chang'an. Looking at the entire capital, the only person Luo Chuxue felt was worthy of her was the Prince of Chang'an.

The Dowager Consort passed away a few years ago, so the Prince of Chang'an's mother is gone. She now lives alone in the Prince's mansion. After she marries into the family, she won't have to serve her mother-in-law. As long as she wins the heart of the Prince of Chang'an, she can secure her position as the Prince's consort.

Moreover, the Prince of Chang'an is handsome and talented, and has not been tainted by other women, making him the best choice for a husband.

If there's one downside, it's that the Prince of Chang'an has only just come of age this year and may not be considering marriage yet.

but--

How will you know it won't work if you don't try?
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Luo Chujiu was still fiddling with the treasure bag Nalan Qingyin had given her when she noticed a noise outside the window. She immediately became alert and hid the treasure bag under her pillow.

"who--"

"It is I, the Crown Prince."

Luo Chujiu looked over with delight, and knew from the self-proclaimed name that it was her fifth senior brother.

"What brings Fifth Senior Brother to the Imperial Preceptor's residence in the dead of night?"

Although Luo Chujiu asked this question, she was still pleasantly surprised by his arrival.

She thought she wouldn't see her fifth senior brother today, since Xiao Beiming had already appeared during the day, so it was highly unlikely that her fifth senior brother would show up.

"Today is your coming-of-age ceremony, how could I, the young master, not come? What did he bring you?"

"Him? You mean someone in their twenties?"

"Ah."

“Look, this is a jade pendant that Xiao Beiming made for me by hand. I wear it all the time.”

Luo Chujiu directly picked up the jade pendant from her waist and showed it to him.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Beiming remained indifferent. It wasn't anything valuable; was there any need to be so happy?
"You really like the gift he gave you?" "Yes, because it's not just a gift from him, it's also a gift from you, Fifth Senior Brother. To me, Fifth Senior Brother and him are the same person."

Luo Chujiu is very vigilant now. Just from Xiao Beiming's question, she could sense his jealousy and quickly said nice things to coax her fifth senior brother.

Sure enough, Xiao Beiming's expression improved considerably after hearing those words.

"Then I, the young master, will give you another gift. Would you like it?"

"What does Fifth Senior Brother plan to give me? Actually, I would like it even if he gave me a book, because I like Fifth Senior Brother, not his gift."

Luo Chujiu's endless tales left Xiao Beiming completely bewildered, feeling comfortable and quite satisfied.

"Here you go, open it and take a look."

Xiao Beiming handed another gift he had prepared to Luo Chujiu.

Luo Chujiu couldn't wait to open it and saw that it contained a tuft of his hair.

Luo Chujiu looked completely bewildered:
"Fifth Senior Brother, why are you giving me your hair?"

Luo Chujiu really couldn't understand his fifth senior brother. How could his ideas be so strange and bizarre?

"What? Didn't you say you liked me, so you'd like anything I gave you? What's with that disgusted look on your face now?"

Xiao Beiming asked with great dissatisfaction.

"No, I like it. I just don't know why Fifth Senior Brother would send me something like this."

Luo Chu reluctantly spoke.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Beiming chuckled and explained:
"If you encounter any danger, set my hair on fire. I can sense it, and no matter where you are, I can find you."

Xiao Beiming explained the significance of the hair he gave to Luo Chujiu.

Luo Chujiu was initially uninterested, but after hearing this, she became interested.

"Thank you, Fifth Senior Brother! I really like this gift!"

This liking is much more genuine than the liking before.

Xiao Beiming was too lazy to expose Luo Chujiu. He stared at her and said quietly:
"Then how will you repay me as a token of your gratitude?"

Xiao Beiming's gaze lingered on Luo Chujiu's lips; he had been savoring that kiss ever since.

Luo Chujiu first put the strand of hair into her treasure bag, then beckoned to Xiao Beiming with her finger, signaling him to come closer.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Beiming smiled and bent down, presenting his face directly to Luo Chujiu.

Then, he felt his cheek get wet as Luo Chujiu kissed him.

Xiao Beiming was somewhat dissatisfied:
"That's it?"

"Fifth Senior Brother, I'm already being generous by kissing your cheek. Don't push your luck. After all, I'm another one of your fiancées now. It's not right for you to take advantage of yourself like this."

"But you just said that I and he are the same person, why have you changed your mind now?"

Xiao Beiming asked angrily. He had realized that Luo Chujiu's words could not be trusted. She kept changing her story! He had been completely fooled by her!

"Oh dear, people shouldn't be so rigid. Alright, I've already given Fifth Senior Brother the return gift he wanted, so Fifth Senior Brother, stop pestering me. Otherwise, you won't be a good boy, understand?"

Luo Chujiu patted Xiao Beiming on the shoulder with an air of seriousness and said.

Xiao Beiming's lips twitched slightly. Fine, if she won't give it to him, then he'll take it himself!
(End of this chapter)