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

Chapter 131 The news of Nalan Qingyin's resignation spread like wildfire
Upon hearing Xiao Beiming's suggestion, Xiao Jinglin felt that it was indeed a viable option.

"This is a good suggestion. I will issue an edict to have them return to the capital."

"Yes, Your Majesty is wise."

And so, Xiao Beiming stayed with Xiao Jinglin for the whole day until it was time to go off duty, at which point he went to the Imperial Preceptor's residence to pick up Luo Chujiu.

On the way back, Luo Chujiu didn't go with Nalan Qingyin; instead, she rode back to the Prince's Mansion with Xiao Beiming.

On the carriage, Luo Chujiu kept complaining about the scene of working with Nalan Qingyin today.

Xiao Beiming listened quietly to Luo Chujiu's complaints, a gentle smile on his face.

"So starting tomorrow, you will become the acting Imperial Advisor?"

"Yeah, my fourth senior brother even wants to slack off in the last month, that's really too much," Luo Chujiu said irritably.

"The Imperial Advisor just wants you to get started as soon as possible. Xiao Jiu, please be understanding of the Imperial Advisor. After all, he is still our fourth senior brother."

"Fine, since you've said that, what else can I say?"

Luo Chujiu helplessly spread her hands.

Xiao Beiming was amused by Luo Chujiu's adorable actions and couldn't help but reach out and rub her head.

"When we get back, I'll have the chef make you something nice to eat to help you recover. You've really worn out Xiao Jiu today," Xiao Beiming said, looking at Luo Chujiu with affection.

Luo Chujiu almost drowned in Xiao Beiming's gentleness, and nodded a little embarrassedly.

"I want to eat braised pork, a big chicken leg, and stir-fried bok choy."

"Of course, whatever you want to eat, the chef will make it for you."

As the two chatted, they arrived at the Prince's Mansion. This time, Xiao Beiming got off the carriage first, and then helped Luo Chujiu down from the carriage.

Seeing that he was going to help her, Luo Chujiu slowed down and then slowly got off the carriage.

"Your Highness, would you like to come with me to see the steamed bun? It has grown quite big now."

Luo Chujiu thought of Mantou's white tiger, which was now very strong, but whenever it saw her, it would lie down and act coquettishly, exposing its vulnerable belly for her to touch.

Luo Chujiu loves going to play with Mantou.

"Alright, I didn't have time to see it when I moved the steamed bun to the Imperial Preceptor's residence yesterday, so I don't know if it's adapting to the new environment."

The steamed bun was moved to the Prince's mansion the day after their wedding. After all, a white tiger would attract attention if it were moved on the wedding day, and it would be bad if it caused panic.

Luo Chujiu dragged Xiao Beiming to a secluded courtyard, which was specifically used to raise steamed buns.

The servants who take care of Mantou here were specially brought from the Imperial Preceptor's residence. If it were someone else, Mantou might get angry and not be used to it.

Feiyun usually feeds the animals herself, and no one else is allowed to feed them. Of course, when Luo Chujiu feeds the steamed buns, the buns are very happy.

As soon as Luo Chujiu and Xiao Beiming arrived, Mantou seemed to smell her scent, rushed out, and then suddenly braked at Luo Chujiu's feet.

"You knew I was coming, Mantou, you're so clever!"

Luo Chujiu felt that the steamed bun was really intelligent, as if it could understand her speech, and couldn't help but reach out and rub its big head.

When Mantou saw Luo Chujiu, he completely let his guard down, then lay down on the ground and stuck out his tongue to lick Luo Chujiu's skirt.

Luo Chujiu then formally introduced Xiao Beiming to Mantou:

"Mantou, this is my husband. From now on, when you see him, you'll see me, okay? Don't bite anyone, understand?"

"Aww~~" Mantou stood up, circled around Xiao Beiming, and then made a sound, as if acknowledging Xiao Beiming as its master.

“Brother Beiming, look, Mantou means she approves of you.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Beiming couldn't help but squat down and try to reach out and touch Mantou's head.

Seeing that the steamed bun didn't seem to mind, he felt relieved.

The two of them played with Mantou for a while until Feiyun came to call them for dinner, and then they reluctantly left.

The next day, Luo Chujiu began serving as the acting Grand Preceptor at the Grand Preceptor's Hall. According to the procedure, she would come to the Grand Preceptor's Hall every day to first perform a divination for the national fortune and the main members of the royal family. If nothing was amiss, that would be best; if something was amiss, she would have to inform Xiao Jinglin in advance.

Today is another peaceful day.

The news that Nalan Qingyin intended to abdicate somehow got out, and the court officials all expressed their opinions on the position of the next Grand Preceptor.

Then Xiao Jinglin's words silenced them all:

"Before the Grand Preceptor abdicated, he had already chosen a successor, so you don't need to worry about it. I trust the person the Grand Preceptor trusts as well."

"Your Majesty, could you please reveal who will be the next Imperial Advisor?"

Xiao Jinglin looked at everyone and said directly:

"Since you ministers are curious about the next Grand Preceptor, then tomorrow I will have the next Grand Preceptor attend the morning court and meet you all."

The fact that Luo Chujiu is the next Imperial Preceptor will be known to everyone sooner or later, so Xiao Jinglin has no reason to hide it. He openly invites her to the morning court tomorrow, and Nalan Qingyin will accompany her.

Seeing Xiao Jinglin's response, the others stopped discussing the topic.

After the court session, Xiao Jinglin summoned Nalan Qingyin and Luo Chujiu to the Qianyuan Palace.

"The news that the Imperial Advisor is stepping down has already spread. Tomorrow you will go to court with the Imperial Advisor so that your colleagues can meet you. You will be working together in the future."

Xiao Jinglin looked at Luo Chujiu and said something. Luo Chujiu was somewhat surprised to hear this.

"Will I see Luo Wanping when I go to court tomorrow?" Luo Chujiu was quite concerned about this question.

"Of course, he is a second-rank official after all, and he will attend all court assemblies," Xiao Jinglin answered truthfully without concealing anything.

Hearing this, Luo Chujiu became a little interested. She was looking forward to seeing what kind of expression Luo Wanping would have when he saw that she was the next Imperial Advisor.

“Okay, then I’ll go to the morning court with my fourth senior brother tomorrow.” Luo Chujiu agreed immediately.

Seeing this, Nalan Qingyin and Xiao Beiming said nothing more.

Luo Chujiu was very excited after leaving the palace.

Xiao Beiming could roughly guess why Luo Chujiu was so excited, and couldn't help but chuckle:
"Are you so happy?"

"Of course, I really want to see what Luo Wanping's expression will be. He'll definitely regret it," Luo Chujiu said smugly.

If she hadn't severed ties with the Luo family, what an honor it would have been for the Luo family to produce a Grand Preceptor after producing several prime ministers.

But now, Luo Chujiu is the Imperial Preceptor, which is only Luo Chujiu's personal glory and has nothing to do with the Luo family.

"Xiao Jiu is so good. Back then, when we broke off our ties with the Luo family, it was the Luo family that suffered. They were ungrateful and blind."

"Of course! When I came down the mountain, I thought that if they treated me well, we could sever ties peacefully, and I would still take care of the Luo family afterward. But who knew that they all disliked me? So I accelerated the process of severing ties. From now on, I will have no relation to the Luo family and will not take care of them," Luo Chujiu said angrily.

(End of this chapter)