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

Chapter 48 You've Been Fooled by Her

Upon returning to the Prince's residence, Xiao Beiming received a return gift from Luo Chujiu.

"That's what she said?"

"Your subordinate dares not speak presumptuously, but I imagine this jade pendant must be extremely precious to Miss Luo. To give it to Your Highness must mean that she cherishes Your Highness," Nan Ke replied with a smile.

Xiao Beiming chuckled helplessly, glanced at the jade pendant, and said to Nan Ke:
"You were deceived by her."

Imperial Preceptor's Residence —

"Miss, wasn't that jade pendant you took out of the betrothal gift box yesterday and played with it? Why did you tell Steward Nan that it was something you've worn since childhood?"

Fei Yun looked at Luo Chu Jiu with a puzzled expression and asked, while Luo Chu Jiu gave her a coquettish look:
"I didn't prepare a return gift, all I had was this jade pendant. But I cast a protective spell on it, so it can definitely keep you safe."

Upon hearing this, Fei Yun smiled gently, "It seems that Steward Nan didn't recognize that it was a betrothal gift just now, but could His Highness know that this was something from the betrothal gift?"

"Probably not. How could a dignified Prince Xiao remember every single item of the betrothal gifts? Don't worry, don't worry. Besides, I've already returned everything. What more could he want?"

Luo Chujiu spoke with such confidence that she didn't feel she had done anything wrong.

On the other hand, Nan Ke was dumbfounded when he heard his lord say that the jade pendant was one of the betrothal gifts.

"Why would Miss Luo lie to her subordinate?"

Nan Ke felt like the sky had fallen. He had trusted Miss Luo so much, truly believing that the jade pendant was incredibly valuable, and it turned out to be just this?
"Who knows what this girl is thinking? But the fact that she's worn it since she was little is probably fake; the real reason is that it can keep her safe."

After carefully examining the jade pendant, Xiao Beiming put it on his waist, looking quite satisfied.

Nan Ke was even more confused when he saw Xiao Beiming like this. Why was the prince wearing the betrothal gift that was supposed to be given to Miss Luo?

Luofu —

These days, when Luo Wanping goes to court, he always feels that people are talking behind his back, and these people are nothing more than wanting to talk about his severing of ties with his daughter.

Thinking about this, Luo Wanping felt angry.

After seeing this, Lady Luo Jiang cautiously inquired:
"Is there some trouble for you, sir, at court?"

"It's all because of that wretched girl! Now my colleagues are all laughing at me, and at the Luo family!"

Upon hearing Luo Wanping's words, Luo Jiangshi couldn't help but frown.

“That wretched girl is our natural enemy. From the moment she was born until she returned home, she has always caused us unhappiness. It’s good that we’ve severed ties with her now, so we won’t have any connection with her anymore and she can’t drag us down with her.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Wanping couldn't help but sneer, "What do you know? That wretched girl has been personally betrothed by His Majesty and will soon be Princess Xiao. From now on, when we see her, we'll have to kneel and pay our respects!"

“We are her parents. How dare she make us kneel and pay our respects? Doesn’t she fear shortening her lifespan?” Madam Luo said disdainfully.

"Have you forgotten that she has severed ties with us and is no longer the eldest daughter of the Luo family? Let alone kneeling and bowing, even if she wanted to punish you or me, no one would say anything bad about her!" Luo Wanping said with great regret.

If that wretched girl had said earlier that her backer was the Imperial Advisor, and that she was destined to marry the Prince, why would he have tried so hard to drive her out of the Luo Mansion!
Upon hearing Luo Wanping's words, Lady Luo Jiang's face turned extremely pale; she never imagined things would turn out so seriously.

She had always felt that leaving the Luo family was Luo Chujiu's loss and wouldn't cause any harm to the Luo family. But now, Luo Chujiu was thriving after leaving the Luo family, while the Luo family was constantly being gossiped about! It was completely the opposite!
“However, it’s too late to say anything now. Let’s just pretend that such a person never existed in the Luo family. In a few days, it will be the Empress Dowager’s birthday. I’ve heard that she plans to use this birthday banquet to select a few concubines for His Majesty. You can bring Xue’er to the palace with you. If Xue’er can become an imperial concubine, our Luo family can rise again. Let’s see who dares to look down on us in the future.” Luo Wanping had a very good plan in mind. When Luo Jiang heard this, she actually agreed with him and thought it was a good idea.

"Don't worry, sir. I will make sure Xue'er is dressed up beautifully and appropriately, so that the Empress Dowager will take a liking to her at first glance."

Hearing Luo Jiang's words, Luo Wanping felt slightly relieved, and then added:

"However, Xue'er is still young, so don't mention the selection of concubines to her yet. Just say that it's the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet and take her along to broaden her horizons."

"Don't worry, sir, I know what I'm doing."

It was also just in case Luo Chuxue was unwilling to enter the palace as an imperial concubine, so they had to keep it from her for the time being.

When Lady Luo Jiang told Luo Chuxue that the Empress Dowager would be taking her to the palace for her birthday banquet, Luo Chuxue was very surprised.

"Auntie, are you really going to take Xue'er with you? Wouldn't that be inappropriate?"

"How could that be? You're the only young lady in our Luo family now. Who else would we take along? Your aunt will prepare a beautiful dress for you. Our Xue'er is almost of marriageable age, and she needs to dress up nicely for every occasion so that she can attract the young men of the capital and find a good marriage."

Luo Jiangshi seemed to care a lot about Luo Chuxue, and Luo Chuxue truly believed what Luo Jiangshi said.

It wasn't until the day of the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet that Luo Chuxue realized something was wrong, and it was too late. She noticed that almost every household had brought a young girl to the banquet.

Luo Chujiu attended the event with Nalan Qingyin, and Nalan Qingyin was wearing Luo Chujiu's favorite pale yellow dress.

Nalan Qingyin was talking to Luo Chujiu when she suddenly saw Xiao Beiming arrive, and her brows furrowed.

Why is he dressed like that!

"What's wrong, Fourth Senior Brother?"

Luo Chujiu followed Nalan Qingyin's gaze and saw Xiao Beiming dressed in a light yellow robe. She then subconsciously looked down at her own clothes and couldn't help but smile.

"Hmph, attention-seeking, and with ill intentions!"

Nalan Qingyin commented in this way, then glanced at her smiling junior sister, and the heart of an old father was broken.

"Fourth Senior Brother, don't you think Xiao Beiming's outfit suits me very well today?"

"You're not worthy, not at all! Nobody is good enough for you!" Nalan Qingyin said indignantly!

They're not even married yet! Why are they dressed so perfectly? I think Xiao Beiming has ulterior motives!

"Fourth Senior Brother, you can't lie to yourself! We're clearly a perfect match. Looking around, we're the only two people wearing this color."

Luo Chujiu didn't listen to Nalan Qingyin at all; as long as she thought the two of them were a good match, she was happy.

"By the way, today is the Empress Dowager's birthday, and she also intends to select a consort for His Majesty. Just watch the show later, but please don't stand up for Consort Jiang or anything like that, understand?" Nalan Qingyin suddenly remembered this and reminded Luo Chujiu.

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