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

Chapter 19 Xiao Beiming's Gift of Gratitude - Talisman Paper

"Miss-"

Granny Yun was knocking on the door, asking politely.

Feiyun immediately went out and brought Granny Yun in.

"What's the matter?"

"Reporting to Miss, the steward of Prince Xiao's residence has arrived. He is currently in the courtyard and requests to see you, saying he has brought a gift of thanks from Prince Xiao."

Granny Yun told Luo Chujiu about this and asked her if she wanted to see the person.

"Invite people in."

Luo Chujiu was too lazy to move and didn't want to go out to see Nan Ke, so she decided to let Nan Ke come in by himself.

Upon hearing this, Granny Yun was about to remind Luo Chujiu that she shouldn't let men from outside into her boudoir, but considering her status, she decided it was best not to say anything.

After a moment, Nan Ke was led into the house by Granny Yun, who then retreated to wait outside the door.

"What did the prince send you to deliver to me?"

Luo Chujiu slumped onto the soft couch, looked at Nan Ke, and asked him.

“Reporting to Miss Luo, these are the finest talismans that my lord selected from his private treasury. He said that you might need them, so he ordered me to send them over. Please accept them, Miss Luo.”

Upon hearing Nan Ke's words, Luo Chujiu finally became somewhat interested.

Xiao Beiming is quite good at catering to her preferences. This talisman is indeed what she needs. If the talisman is made of good material, its effect will be even better.

Feiyun took a stack of talismans from Nan Ke and handed them to Luo Chujiu.

Luo Chujiu only needed to glance at it to know that the talisman paper was indeed made of the finest materials.

"Go back and tell the prince that he was very kind. I really like this gift. I'll ask him for it again after I've used it up."

Luo Chujiu didn't stand on ceremony with Xiao Beiming at all. In her opinion, they would get married sooner or later, so his private treasury would be considered marital property. So what if she had some talismans?
Upon hearing this, Nan Ke nodded and smiled slightly, "Yes, I will certainly convey Miss Luo's words."

After saying this, Nan Ke left Caoshuang Pavilion.

At the same time, everyone in the Luo family knew that Xiao Beiming had sent the steward of the Prince's Mansion to deliver gifts to the eldest young lady.

"How did this young lady get involved with Prince Xiao so soon after returning to the manor?"

Caiying, the maidservant beside Luo Chuxue, couldn't help but chirp softly.

A fleeting look of resentment and anger flashed in Luo Chuxue's eyes, but no one noticed.

"Even if she knows Prince Xiao, so what? She still has to listen to her aunt and be at the mercy of others."

"What the Second Miss says is true. How can the Eldest Miss compare to you? Prince Xiao has never met the Second Miss. If he had, he would definitely look down on that vulgar Eldest Miss."

Caiying knew her young mistress's feelings for Prince Xiao, so she kept trying to put Luo Chujiu down, just to make Luo Chuxue happy.

Unexpectedly, Luo Chuxue frowned immediately after hearing what she said.

Haven't you seen her before? They actually saw her a long time ago, but Xiao Beiming simply didn't take her seriously.

"Alright, stop gossiping about your master behind his back. Go now."

"Yes, this servant will take her leave."

Caiying didn't know what she had said to upset the second young lady. She was fine just a moment ago, but her expression changed in the blink of an eye.

When Nan Ke relayed Luo Chujiu's words to Xiao Beiming at the Prince's residence, Xiao Beiming couldn't help but smile.

"She really doesn't stand on ceremony with me, but oh well, she saved me twice. A little talisman is nothing to me." Nan Ke smiled as he saw his master beaming with joy, seemingly oblivious to Miss Luo's overreaction.

"Your Highness, I think that Miss Luo is different from all the women you have met before. She is very interesting. If Your Highness were to marry Miss Luo and make her your princess, the royal mansion would be extremely lively."

"What princess? Does the prince have someone he loves?"

A beautiful woman walked in and asked with great curiosity.

"Mother, you're back." Nan Ke looked at the woman with surprise and joy.

"Aunt Ning."

Xiao Beiming called out softly, then revealed a faint smile.

"Greetings, Your Highness. Just now, Ke'er asked who Your Highness intends to marry as your princess? I've only been gone for less than a month, and Your Highness already has someone you love?"

Aunt Ning looked at Xiao Beiming with curiosity, then glanced at Nan Ke. Nan Ke immediately lowered his head and dared not say another word.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Beiming smiled:

"Don't listen to Nan Ke's nonsense. It's nothing. I just met a new girl, and she's quite interesting."

"Oh? There aren't many young ladies who can pique the prince's interest. Which family does she belong to? How old is she?"

Aunt Ning watched Xiao Beiming grow up, so she was particularly concerned about his marriage. When she heard him say that there was a girl who was quite interesting, Aunt Ning understood that he had a crush on her.

Xiao Beiming was both amused and exasperated. "Aunt Ning."

"Alright, alright, I won't say anything then. Why is Your Highness shy? I'll ask Ke'er later, and he'll tell me honestly."

Aunt Ning shook her head, feeling that the children were growing up and were starting to hide things from her.

Xiao Beiming glanced at Nan Ke, indicating that he should weigh the pros and cons himself.

"Your Highness, stop threatening Ke'er. You know that Ke'er can't hide anything from me that I want to know."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Beiming was taken aback, then slowly spoke:
"Does Aunt Ning know that there is another young lady in the Luo family who has been away from home for many years and was taken away by the Imperial Advisor at birth?"

"I've heard about it, but over the years, the Luo family has remained indifferent, and almost everyone has forgotten that such a young lady even exists. But what does this have to do with the prince's beloved?"

"She's not my sweetheart, it's just fate. A few days ago, Miss Luo encountered a bit of an accident on her way back to the manor, and I happened to run into her. That's how we ended up interacting. She's quite interesting. Aunt Ning will understand when she sees her next time."

Aunt Ning was stunned upon hearing this:
The prince's beloved is actually Miss Luo, who has disappeared for many years and has never appeared in the capital? What a surprise!

Nan Ke breathed a sigh of relief. Since the prince had confessed, his mother probably wouldn't interrogate him anymore, lest he fail her interrogation and betray the prince.

Just as Aunt Ning was about to ask something else, Xiao Beiming told Nan Ke to take Aunt Ning back to rest properly, as she must be tired from the long journey back to the capital.

Aunt Ning knew perfectly well that this meant she was being sent away. She gave Xiao Beiming a reproachful look and then went back to rest.

It was night again, and after finishing her business at Caoshuang Pavilion, Granny Yun went home.

This time, Granny Yun was extra careful on her way home, deliberately choosing to walk in crowded places. Just as she saw her doorstep, she breathed a sigh of relief and walked quickly forward.

Unexpectedly, I didn't notice a stone under my foot, and when I stepped on it, my foot slipped!
Just when Granny Yun thought she was going to fall to her death, a sudden gust of wind blew her body straight and made her stand still!

What a strange, eerie wind!

Immediately, Granny Yun remembered something and took out the talisman that the young lady had given her.

Look! The red mark has indeed faded a bit!

The talisman the young lady gave me is incredibly powerful!

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