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

Chapter 6 Giving the Cheap Dad a Hard Time
"Speaking of that servant, I have a question. I wonder if Father could answer it for me?"

"Xiao Jiu, feel free to ask any questions you may have."

Hearing Luo Chujiu say this, Luo Wanping became more patient and wanted to hear what her questions were.

"Yesterday I went back to the Luo residence and happily showed my identity jade token to the servants. But the servants told me that there was no eldest daughter in the mansion, only Luo Chuxue. I am clearly my father's daughter, so why would the servants say that? Later I realized that perhaps my father has never mentioned me as his daughter in front of others. If my father and mother have long forgotten about their own daughter, it would be better to disown them. My father might as well give me a letter of severance and pretend that I am no longer their daughter."

Luo Wanping's originally amiable face suddenly turned extremely embarrassed. He never expected that Luo Chujiu would say something that would put him in such an awkward position.

"Xiao Jiu, what nonsense are you talking about! How could your father not want to acknowledge you? It's just that you haven't been home for so many years, so the servants in the manor are saying this. When we get back, your father will definitely announce to everyone that you are my only daughter, Luo Wanping, and I will never let anyone mistreat you again."

This is happening right in front of Prince Xiao! How could this rebellious daughter say such a thing?
A letter severing ties? What kind of person would Luo Wanping be if this got out? What would become of the Luo family?!

"It turns out it was just the servants' oversight. I thought my father didn't want to acknowledge me back at all."

Luo Chujiu looked at Luo Wanping with a very aggrieved expression, her lips pursed, as if tears were about to fall from her eyes at any moment.

Luo Wanping's expression almost cracked, but he had to pretend to be calm.

"Your father misses you so much, how could he not want to acknowledge you? Today, when I heard from Prince Xiao that you were at the Prince's residence, I immediately followed Prince Xiao to the residence to fetch you. Your Highness, don't you agree?"

Luo Wanping looked to Xiao Beiming for help, and Xiao Beiming immediately confirmed:

"What Lord Luo said is true. Perhaps there was some misunderstanding. You two should have a good chat. I won't interfere with your reminiscing."

After saying that, Xiao Beiming was about to leave, but Luo Chujiu grabbed his arm:
"Your Highness, why are you hiding? We'll be family sooner or later. There's nothing you can't listen to."

"Ahem, Miss Luo, please be careful with your words."

"What family? Xiao Jiu, you and Prince Xiao, the two of you."

A multitude of possibilities flashed across Luo Wanping's eyes, filled with shock.

Could it be that this rebellious daughter got involved with Prince Xiao as soon as she returned to the capital? Otherwise, how can we explain her staying at Prince Xiao's residence?
"Lord Luo, you misunderstand. I only met your daughter yesterday. Seeing that Miss Luo was in a very difficult situation, I brought her back to the palace with no other intentions."

Xiao Beiming quickly explained that Luo Chujiu's words were really easy to misunderstand; people who didn't know the situation might think that the two of them had been having an affair for a long time!

"Although we only met yesterday, our fate was preordained in our past lives, so there is no need to hide it."

Luo Chujiu made no attempt to hide the fact that she and Xiao Beiming were destined to be together.

Luo Wanping was stunned and didn't know how to react.

Seeing this, Xiao Beiming had no choice but to step forward and explain, lest the misunderstanding deepen.

"My daughter and I are very compatible according to our birth charts. We hit it off immediately. I will visit you in person another day and have a detailed discussion with you, Lord Luo."

"I see. Then this humble official will await Prince Xiao's arrival at the Luo residence. As for Xiao Jiu, why don't you go home with your father now?"

Luo Wanping really couldn't figure out what this girl was thinking. This was only the second time he and his daughter had met since she was born, but he was somewhat wary of her.
Luo Chujiu didn't put on airs, glanced at the somewhat guilty Xiao Beiming, and let him go.

"Then I'll go back to the Luo residence with you for now."

Anyway, it wouldn't be long before she severed ties with everyone in the Luo family; the Luo family was just a temporary place to stay. Seeing that Luo Chujiu agreed, Luo Wanping finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your Highness, I shall take my leave with my daughter."

"Lord Luo, please take care. I will not see you off."

"Wait, there is something else I need to discuss with Your Highness."

Luo Wanping looked at Luo Chujiu with great vigilance, and then glanced at Xiao Beiming.

Xiao Beiming looked at her suspiciously, "What is it?"

"I think Feiyun is serving me very well. I would like to ask Your Highness to let Feiyun serve me by your side. Would Your Highness agree?"

Luo Chujiu's tone didn't sound like a request; it sounded more like she was demanding a debt, and she wasn't worried that Xiao Beiming would refuse her.

"Xiao Jiu, don't be rude. There are so many maids in the manor for you to choose from. How can you ask the Prince for someone to serve you?"

Sweat poured down Luo Wanping's forehead. He thought this rebellious daughter was incredibly audacious. Did she even know who he was? How dare she speak to him like that! She truly had no fear of death!

Luo Chujiu paid no attention to Luo Wanping's words, her gaze fixed on Xiao Beiming, waiting for his reply.

"She's just a maid. If Miss Luo likes her, then consider it a gift from me to Miss Luo. I will have Nan Ke deliver Fei Yun's indenture to your residence shortly."

"Then thank you very much, Your Highness." Luo Chujiu looked at Xiao Beiming with great satisfaction.

That's right. She's the future princess, all she needs is a maid. If Xiao Beiming doesn't agree, she'll tear down his palace!
After the brief incident, Luo Wanping, not wanting to linger for even a quarter of an hour, immediately left the palace with Luo Chujiu.

As they boarded the carriage to return to the Luo residence, Luo Wanping's feelings toward Luo Chujiu were quite complex.

Although she is my own daughter, she is like a stranger to me, and I really don't know how to get along with her.

"My father has always been watching me, but he doesn't know how to get along with me?"

Luo Wanping was taken aback. How did she know what he was thinking?
"Father, don't worry. As long as you treat me like your own daughter, we can live in peace. If not, I don't know what will happen."

Luo Chujiu looked completely innocent. She had clearly stated the unpleasant truth beforehand, and Luo Wanping had better keep it in mind at all times.

Luo Wanping's face turned ashen; this was the first time he had ever been threatened by a mere girl.

"You've been away from home for many years, raised in the countryside, and you've indeed developed no manners. When you return to the manor, I'll find a governess to teach you proper etiquette."

Luo Wanping stared coldly at Luo Chujiu, feeling that she needed to be disciplined to dare to be so rebellious!
Hearing Luo Wanping's words, Luo Chujiu found it extremely interesting. The days back at the Luo residence shouldn't be too boring; at least there would be people coming to her door to have fun.

Half an hour later, the carriage stopped at the entrance of the Luo residence.

Before Luo Wanping could say anything, Luo Chujiu climbed out of the carriage and swaggered over to the person who had driven her away yesterday.

(End of this chapter)