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

Chapter 14 Xiao Beiming's entire clan perished, leaving only him.

Xiao Jinglin found Xiao Beiming's words amusing.

"Have you been scammed? How could you believe something like that?"

"Why can't we believe her? She can even calculate my birth time, which even His Majesty doesn't know."

Xiao Beiming refuted this with reason and evidence.

Xiao Jinglin was taken aback. "Then how did you know that she didn't find out your birth time from other sources?"

Xiao Jinglin still couldn't believe that such a coincidence could happen in the world.

"Besides my deceased parents, only Nan Ke knows my birth time. Does Your Majesty think Nan Ke would reveal my birth time to a woman you don't know?"

Xiao Beiming smiled and refuted Xiao Jinglin's doubts once again.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinglin fell silent.

"So, you believe you two are destined to be together and plan to go to the Luo family to propose marriage?"

"The marriage proposal is not urgent. We must wait for the Imperial Advisor to emerge from seclusion. Does Your Majesty know of any connection between the Imperial Advisor and Miss Luo?"

Xiao Beiming wore a smug expression that said, "I know everything, but His Majesty knows nothing."

"All I know is that before the Imperial Advisor went into seclusion, he specifically instructed me to inform Luo Wanping that Miss Luo was about to return. I know nothing else."

Xiao Beiming knew this would be the outcome, so he generously told Xiao Jinglin about their relationship.

“Miss Luo calls the Imperial Advisor ‘Fourth Senior Brother.’ They are from the same school. If what she says is true, then she, like the Imperial Advisor, knows the art of divination. Therefore, what she says about a predestined marriage is also true.”

Xiao Beiming would not so easily trust someone; everything would have to wait until the Grand Preceptor emerged from seclusion.

Xiao Jinglin revealed a look of sudden realization, "I really thought you were bewitched by Miss Luo, but it seems you still maintain basic rationality."

Hearing Xiao Jinglin say this, Xiao Beiming shook his head, "Your Majesty knows that ever since my entire clan was wiped out, I have not been able to easily trust anyone."

Upon hearing Xiao Beiming mention the annihilation of his entire clan again, Xiao Jinglin's teasing expression turned serious.

"It's all in the past. From now on, I will be your family."

Xiao Jinglin patted Xiao Beiming on the shoulder, telling him that he was not alone.

Xiao Beiming smiled, and the two exchanged a glance, everything understood without words.

Not long after Luo Chujiu returned from Luo Jiangshi's place, Steward Chen arrived at her courtyard with his men.

“Young Miss, this old servant is here on the orders of the master to purchase items for you. If you have any needs, please let this old servant know and I will make sure to arrange them properly.”

Butler Chen spoke with utmost respect to Luo Chujiu, not daring to show the slightest negligence.

It was partly because of the "establishment of authority" that morning, but even more so because of the master's attitude towards the young lady.

Upon hearing this, Luo Chujiu was somewhat surprised. Her cheap father would actually send someone to buy her things? It was truly unbelievable.

"No need for now. Butler Chen, please go back and thank my father for his kindness. I am already very satisfied with what I have. After all, I used to be out there often living a life of hardship. Now that I have a place to stay, I am very fortunate."

As she spoke, Luo Chujiu revealed a wronged expression, which made people feel sorry for her.

Even the usually strict butler Chen couldn't bear to hear about Luo Chujiu's experience.

“In that case, this old servant will arrange a few servants for the young lady. Granny Jiang and Qianyun are currently injured and it is inconvenient for them to serve the young lady.”

"Then I'll have to trouble Butler Chen."

After speaking, Steward Chen gestured for an older nanny and two young maids to come forward.

"Hurry up and greet the young lady."

"This old servant, Yun, greets the young lady."

"This servant Qingying (Cai Zhao) greets the young lady. May the young lady be blessed." Luo Chujiu subconsciously looked at the faces of the three people. They were all extremely honest and simple people. But why did Granny Yun have a dark look on her face?

“Young Miss, these three people were carefully selected by this old servant. They are reliable, honest, and loyal to their mistress. These are their indentures. From now on, they will be Young Miss’s people and will be at Young Miss’s disposal.”

The servants of the Luo household were assigned to serve whomever they were assigned to, and the indenture would be transferred to that person's hands. Naturally, Luo Wanping would not show favoritism to others in this regard.

Feiyun immediately took the three indentures from Steward Chen.

"I'm sorry to trouble Steward Chen. Let these few serve you for now."

"If the young lady has no further instructions, this old servant will take his leave."

Luo Chujiu responded softly and said nothing more.

"Who are the people in Granny Yun's household?"

“Reporting to Miss, this old servant is still unmarried. I have been serving in the Luo family since the time of the old master. I am one of the elders in the family.”

Granny Yun answered Luo Chujiu's question respectfully.

"I see. Does Granny Yun know the various rules of the manor?"

"Of course I know. In the past, the Second Miss's rules were all taught by this old servant."

Upon hearing this, Luo Chujiu was very satisfied.

"Feiyun, go and tell my mother that from now on, I will be taught manners by Granny Yun, and my mother will not need to trouble herself to find someone else."

"Yes."

Upon receiving Luo Chujiu's instructions, Feiyun immediately went to report to Luo Jiangshi.

"Clear image, color photo?"

"The servant is here."

"From now on, you will serve in the outer room. Only Feiyun is allowed in my room. If Feiyun needs anything, you should do your best to accommodate her."

"Yes, I know this."

Neither of them objected to Luo Chujiu's arrangements. Before they came, they had heard that the young lady seemed to have a bad temper. Since they didn't have to serve her personally, she naturally wouldn't make any more mistakes, which was perfect for them.

"Granny Yun, come inside with me."

"Yes--"

Granny Yun carefully followed Luo Chujiu into the house and then closed the door behind her.

Qingying and Caizhao stood guard outside, ready to receive any orders from the young lady.

After entering the room, Luo Chujiu sat down on the soft couch and looked at Granny Yun's restrained appearance.

"Granny, there's no need to be nervous. Although I can't tolerate any injustice, I won't mistreat anyone who serves me faithfully. What happened this morning was just a foolish servant courting death. I believe you are not like that Wan Shi."

"Yes, I will follow your orders, Miss. This old servant will serve you with all my heart."

Upon hearing this, Granny Yun knew that Luo Chujiu was extending goodwill to her, so that she wouldn't be too afraid of the young lady.

"Granny, please bring a stool and sit down. Tell me about the rules in the mansion. Just tell me, and I'll listen."

After saying that, Luo Chujiu smiled gently, looking very innocent and harmless.

This made Granny Yun relax her vigilance and guardedness considerably.

When Feiyun returned after informing Luo Jiangshi, she saw Granny Yun explaining the rules to her young lady.

Feiyun silently stepped forward and poured tea for Luo Chujiu. Luo Chujiu glanced at her and gestured for her to stand aside and listen.

(End of this chapter)