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

Chapter 47 Giving a Jade Pendant for Peace and Safety

Aunt Ning originally intended to bow to the future princess, but to her surprise, the future princess was so easygoing that she called her "Aunt Ning" just like the prince. For a moment, she was flattered and overwhelmed.

"Miss Luo, you flatter me. In a few days, you will be a princess. I can't address you like that."

Although Aunt Ning was highly respected by Xiao Beiming in the Prince's Mansion, she never overstepped her bounds and always addressed Xiao Beiming as "Your Highness" in private, never calling him by his name directly.

After meeting for a while, Luo Chujiu didn't say much. It was just a form of address; Aunt Ning could call her whatever she liked.

Xiao Beiming got out of the car and walked up to the two of them:

"Aunt Ning, is lunch ready?"

"Your Highness, everything is prepared and we can have a meal at any time."

Xiao Beiming nodded, gesturing for Luo Chujiu to go in for lunch.

When they arrived at the dining hall, Xiao Beiming gestured for Aunt Ning and Nan Ke to sit down and have their meal. Luo Chujiu, seeing this, also had Feiyun sit down.

Seeing this, Xiao Beiming didn't say anything more.

"Let me formally introduce you. This is Aunt Ning, my wet nurse and Nan Ke's mother. I treat Nan Ke like a brother. This is Luo Chujiu, Xiao Jiu, my future queen consort, the woman I will spend my life with. You will be my closest people, and I hope you can get along well."

Xiao Beiming sighed, "I never expected this day to come so soon. I almost thought I was going to live out my days alone."

"Your Highness is too kind. Once the Princess Consort marries into the Prince's residence, I will certainly take good care of her."

Aunt Ning was genuinely delighted to see the innocent and carefree Luo Chujiu, so how could she not want to get along with her?

When Luo Chujiu met someone, the first thing she did was look at their face. She could tell that Aunt Ning was easy to get along with, and she thought that they would get along very well in the future.

"I will definitely get along well with Aunt Ning. After all, I am so cute and kind, the elders will like me."

Luo Chujiu said shamelessly.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Beiming, Aunt Ning, and Nan Ke couldn't help but laugh.

This future princess is truly fascinating; they have never seen anyone praise themselves like this before.

Feiyun, standing to the side, nodded in agreement:
Yes, that's right! Her daughter is very likable!
Xiao Beiming smiled and placed a piece of food on Luo Chujiu's plate, gesturing for her to eat more.

After lunch, Xiao Beiming asked her if she wanted to take a nap at the Prince's residence or return to the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

"I'd better go back to the Imperial Preceptor's residence. You and Nan Ke must have important matters to attend to, so I'd better not disturb you."

The assassination attempt just happened this morning. Nan Ke and Xiao Beiming should be discussing and investigating the matter now, so I'd better not get involved.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Beiming smiled and offered no explanation, instructing Nan Ke to personally escort Luo Chujiu and Feiyun back to the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

When Nan Ke returned to the Prince's Mansion, he went directly to Xiao Beiming's study.

Xuanwu and Xuanliu were already in the study.

"What did you find?"

Upon seeing Nan Ke return, Xiao Beiming glanced at Xuan Wu and Xuan Liu, signaling them to share their clues.

“Your Highness, when I was fighting the assassins, I found a black mark on their hands. I later investigated and found that the mark belonged to a Jianghu assassin organization. This organization has a unique characteristic: as long as you pay enough, they will kill someone for the buyer, at any cost, until the person the buyer wants is dead.” Xuan Wu truthfully told him everything he knew.

"Furthermore, I discovered that these assassins originally had poison in their teeth. If their mission fails, they will commit suicide regardless of whether they are captured or not. They must all be suicide soldiers," Xuan Liu added.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Beiming remained completely unmoved.

Since returning to the capital, he has lost count of how many assassination attempts he has faced.

Each time, the Sixteen Riders of Xuanming would handle the situation for him, without him having to lift a finger. The Sixteen Riders of Xuanming were trained by his ancestors over generations, and they were only at the command of the family head.

As the name suggests, the Xuanming Sixteen Riders consist of sixteen people, divided into two groups of eight each. They are skilled in business, medicine, literature, martial arts, weaponry, poison, military strategy, and intelligence, respectively. They have changed over the centuries and are loyal only to the descendants of the Wen family.

If someone in one group passes away unexpectedly, the other group will automatically fill the vacancy, and then one more person will be selected from the remaining candidates to fill the vacancy.

"Find a way to locate the head of the assassin organization; I wish to meet him."

"Yes, I have received your order!"

After saying that, Xuanwu and Xuanliu left together.

Nan Ke looked at Xiao Beiming and asked with great concern:
"Your Highness, this is the fifth time this year."

And only seven months have passed this year.

"I know what you want to say, but even the Sixteen Riders of Xuanming couldn't find out who's behind this. What can I do?"

If even the Sixteen Riders of Xuanming couldn't find out who was behind it all, that's enough to prove how powerful the person who wanted Xiao Beiming dead was, and how deeply they could hide their true identity.

Nan Ke frowned deeply, filled with resentment.

"Have you safely returned the person to the residence?"

Nan Ke was taken aback, then realized that the prince was asking about Miss Luo.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I only returned after watching Miss Luo enter the Imperial Preceptor's residence."

Xiao Beiming nodded, and then said:

"Select some trinkets from my treasury and send them to Xiao Jiu tomorrow to cheer her up, as compensation for the bad things she saw today."

"Yes."

Nan Ke received the instructions and went to prepare. He estimated the time and delivered the food to the Imperial Preceptor's residence before lunch.

Luo Chujiu was very happy to receive another gift.

"Did the prince send these over?"

"Yes, the prince said that Miss Luo saw something unclean yesterday, and these are his apologies."

When Luo Chujiu opened the box, she found all sorts of strange and unusual things inside, which was quite interesting.

"Alright, I've received your apology. This is my return gift; please have the prince accept it as well."

Luo Chujiu directly stuffed a jade pendant into Nan Ke's hand, asking him to pass it on to Xiao Beiming.

"This is?"

“This is a piece of jade that I’ve worn since I was a child. It’s meant to keep you safe. Your prince is so frail and needs more protection than I do, so I’ll give it to him. He must take good care of it. If he loses it, I’ll definitely be angry with him.”

Luo Chujiu solemnly instructed Nan Ke, who immediately put the jade pendant into his pocket, not daring to make the slightest mistake.

"I will certainly convey your message to Your Highness. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

"Go ahead, let me figure out how to play these things."

Luo Chujiu waved her hand, signaling Nan Ke to leave quickly and not disturb her enjoyment.

Upon seeing this, Nan Ke smiled helplessly and then left.

(End of this chapter)