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

Chapter 36: Oath in Blood, the Luo Family Becomes a Laughingstock in the Capital
"Please speak frankly, Imperial Advisor. No matter what the circumstances, since I have accepted this marriage, I will not go back on my word."

Seeing Xiao Beiming's certainty, Nalan Qingyin was not quite convinced; there were few men in the world who wouldn't care about such a matter.

"My junior sister was born with a profound physique. Although she was born on a yang month, yang day, and yang hour, she is actually of the yin nature. That is why she is so powerful in cultivating profound arts. At the same time, she cannot have her own offspring. Once she becomes pregnant, her body will be devoured. The birth of the child will be the death of the mother. In order to prevent my junior sister from being tricked by men into having children when she grows up, my master placed a restriction on her when she was eight years old. She can never get pregnant in this life, and there is no way to break it."

Nalan Qingyin told Xiao Beiming about Luo Chujiu's situation word by word, and then carefully watched Xiao Beiming's expression. If he showed the slightest dislike, he would not agree to marry his junior sister to him!
Even if it goes against the will of Heaven, he will sever the karmic ties between them! He, as their senior brother, will bear all the consequences!
However, Xiao Beiming showed no disgust; in addition to being shocked, he also felt a little sorry for him.
What's wrong with him? He's only known his junior sister for a few days, and he's already showing concern for her?
Xiao Jinglin, who was standing to the side, was also very surprised and subconsciously looked at Xiao Beiming.

Xiao Beiming is now the only one left in his entire clan. If Luo Chujiu is unable to have children, Xiao Jinglin wonders if he will mind. He is unsure of Xiao Beiming's attitude.

If it were him, Xiao Jinglin wouldn't mind not having any children. As for the throne, he could simply adopt one from the imperial clan later; he didn't value blood ties that much.

"What, does Prince Xiao think that Xiao Jiu is infertile and cannot carry on the royal family's lineage? If so, then this marriage is off."

"The Imperial Advisor has misunderstood."

Xiao Beiming calmly and forcefully interrupted Nalan Qingyin.

Nalan Qingyin was taken aback and looked at Xiao Beiming, signaling him to continue.

"For me, whether or not I have children is not that important. My clansmen are all dead, and besides, I am physically weak. Before I met Miss Luo, I had even prepared myself to be a widow for the rest of my life. How could I possibly dislike Miss Luo for not being able to have children? So please rest assured, Grand Preceptor, I will not break off the engagement because of this external factor, and I will definitely treat her well in the future."

Xiao Beiming spoke very seriously, without the slightest hint of joking, but Nalan Qingyin still didn't believe him and took out a yellow talisman from her bosom.

“I don’t believe what Your Highness says, but if you can swear on your blood, you’ll pass this test. If Your Highness doesn’t dare, then that’s another story.”

Xiao Beiming looked at the yellow talisman without backing down. He put his finger in his mouth and bit it, and the blood dripped onto the talisman.

The three characters "Wen Beiming" and his birth time immediately appeared on the yellow talisman.

'Wen Beiming' was Xiao Beiming's name before he was granted the imperial surname. No trick can fool him in front of the "True Word Talisman"!

"I, Xiao Beiming, formerly known as Wen Beiming, hereby swear that I will never despise Luo Chujiu for being unable to have children. If I break this oath, I will surely suffer the consequences!"

After Xiao Beiming swore an oath, the yellow talisman turned into a wisp of green smoke and dissipated in the air.

Only then did Nalan Qingyin truly believe Xiao Beiming's words.

"In that case, I ask that Prince Xiao treat Xiao Jiu well from now on, otherwise I will not let this go."

Nalan Qingyin spoke the most ruthless threat in the gentlest tone.

"Please rest assured, Imperial Advisor, I will never betray her."

Seeing the tense atmosphere between them, Xiao Jinglin immediately tried to mediate between them:
"From now on, we are all family. Both of you are indispensable to me." "Your Majesty is right."

Nalan Qingyin withdrew her scrutinizing gaze from Xiao Beiming and responded softly.

Luo Chujiu, who was lying down to sleep and recover from her injuries, had no idea that her fourth senior brother had fought against the two most prestigious men in the Nanzhao Kingdom for her sake.

As for the Luo family, things were in complete chaos, and their reputation was ruined.

After Luo Chujiu was taken away by Nalan Qingyin, the guests who came to attend the return banquet quickly left the Luo residence, fearing that if they had even the slightest connection with the Luo family, they would be resented by the Imperial Preceptor!
When Madam Luo woke up after fainting, she was unaware that the situation in the capital had changed!
Lady Luo sat on the edge of the bed, Lady Luo stood beside her, and the brothers Luo Wanping and Luo Wanxing waited outside with serious expressions.

“Grandmother has woken up. Let Uncle and Father go in.”

Luo Chuxue came out to deliver a message, asking the two of them to come inside together.

The two brothers breathed a sigh of relief after seeing their mother wake up.

"Where is that wretched child?" Old Madam Luo hadn't forgotten Luo Chujiu's outrageous remarks about severing ties at the homecoming banquet, and the thought still made her angry.

Everyone looked at each other, then turned to Luo Wanping. Luo Wanping sighed and said to Old Madam Luo:
“Mother, after you fainted, His Majesty, the Imperial Advisor, and Prince Xiao all came to support that wicked girl and forced the Luo family to sever ties with her. Now, with His Majesty as our witness, that wicked girl has severed ties with the Luo family, and our Luo family has become the laughingstock of the entire capital—”

Luo Wanping sighed deeply. Even now, he still didn't think he was wrong; the fault lay solely with that wretched girl!

If she hadn't been so persistent, petty, and unwilling to forgive Luo Chenyang's mistakes, why would she have caused this scene today, making herself a laughingstock for everyone!
Most importantly, since she had the Imperial Advisor as her backer, why didn't she make it clear earlier? Even if it was just for the Imperial Advisor's sake, they wouldn't have been too harsh on her!
"What? His Majesty and the Imperial Advisor are here? How do they know that wretched girl and even support her?"

Madam Luo looked puzzled, wondering what had happened after she fainted!
But judging from her son's expression, she knew things weren't going as she had expected!
Afterwards, Lady Luo told Old Madam Luo the whole story of how the Imperial Preceptor was Luo Chujiu's senior brother, how Luo Chujiu was punished with twenty strokes of the cane for severing ties with his family, and how the Emperor then bestowed a marriage upon him to Prince Xiao.

After hearing this, Madam Luo was filled with remorse!

"What virtue or ability does that wretched child possess! Furthermore, why doesn't she admit to having that relationship with the Imperial Preceptor? I think she's deliberately trying to embarrass the Luo family! She's intentionally going against us!"

Madam Luo was furious and kept scolding Luo Chujiu.

“Mother, it’s no use saying these things now. Xiao Jiu is no longer a member of the Luo family. With His Majesty’s personal bestowal of a marriage, she will be Princess Xiao from now on. Why would she care about us?”

Luo Wanxing said indignantly, "What's the use of saying all this now? The person has nothing to do with the Luo family anymore. His Majesty himself witnessed it. There's no going back on it!"
At this moment, Luo Chuxue stood in the corner, her fingernails digging into her palms!

Why should Luo Chujiu get what she went through so much trouble to obtain so easily? She was unwilling to accept it!

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