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

Chapter 65 The Luo family's reputation is ruined, and their family traditions are corrupt.

"Yes, father."

Upon hearing Luo Wanping's words, Luo Chentian didn't say much, but simply responded.

Hiding behind Luo Sunshi, Luo Chenyang watched as Luo Chentian was greeted by Luo Wanping, gritting his teeth and wishing he could rush up and scratch him!

Why is he, an illegitimate son, so highly regarded by the family head? Why does he know all the answers to the exam questions while I know nothing?

He only cheated on a test, so why was he banned from taking exams for ten years? This is unfair! He's not happy about it!
After dealing with Luo Chenyang's matter, Luo Wanping sent the second branch of the family back to avoid them getting in the way.

Luo Chenyang's actions greatly disappointed Luo Wanxing, who then gave him a severe scolding upon returning home.

"Alright, sir, what's the use of scolding Yangyang now? What's done is done. As my elder brother just said, when Yangyang grows up a bit, we'll hand over some of the businesses to him to manage. That's a good thing."

Madam Luo always protected her precious son, so after learning that Luo Chenyang had cheated, she did not criticize him too harshly and even thought about helping him find a way out.

Luo Wanxing was furious when he heard Luo Sunshi's words:
"A doting mother spoils her son! Chenyang has been corrupted by you! He lies all the time! It was one thing to play tricks in the inner quarters before, but now he's bringing shame to the imperial court! Since ancient times, the social hierarchy has been scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, with merchants having the lowest status. Do you think that's a good thing?"

If his career hadn't been completely cut off, he wouldn't have agreed even if his elder brother had handed over the family fortune to Chenyang to manage!

Business is nowhere near as good as entering officialdom!

“Father, Mother is right. What’s done is done, and there’s no use blaming my brother now. You should think about his future career. If my brother’s cheating only affects him, that’s fine, but I’m afraid it will affect Uncle and your position in the court. That would be bad.” Luo Chuxue said worriedly.

Luo Chenyang has not yet entered officialdom, so this result does not have a significant impact on him, but it may not be so for his uncle and father.

Luo Chuxue's words startled Luo Wanxing, who realized she was right and that he should indeed worry about his and his elder brother's positions in the court.

As Luo Chuxue had guessed, the next day at the morning court session, Luo Wanping was severely reprimanded by Xiao Jinglin. Even Luo Wanxing, who was not at the court session, was criticized and fined two months' salary!

Upon returning from court, Luo Wanping immediately informed Luo Wanxing that the Emperor was extremely ashamed and angry about Luo Chenyang's cheating!
Of all the test takers, only Luo Chenyang was caught cheating. Now, the Luo family is famous throughout the entire capital!
Luo Wanxing was filled with regret for not teaching his son properly! But it was too late for regrets now, and he could only swallow the bitter pill.

The person most affected by Luo Chenyang's cheating was Luo Chuxue.

Originally, Luo Chuxue was already looking for a husband, but this incident has affected her reputation. Many official families are unwilling to have a brother-in-law who cheated on the imperial examinations, lest they also be affected.

This made Luo Chuxue extremely embarrassed and angry!
"Miss, the whole capital is talking about the poor family traditions of the Luo family, which is having a huge impact on you. What should we do?"

Caiying was also very anxious. Her daughter was so good, beautiful and talented, but the second young master ruined her life!
"If I knew what to do, would I be here anxiously waiting?" Luo Chuxue said irritably, even the best temper was about to be worn down.

Caiying looked at Luo Chuxue like this and felt quite helpless:
"Why don't you go and see the First Madam again, since she dotes on you the most?"

"Do you think your uncle truly cares about me? He's only driven by self-interest. Right now, he's probably avoiding me like the plague, so why would he help me?"

Luo Chuxue sneered, seeing the essence of the problem very clearly. She knew very well that she absolutely could not rely on Luo Jiangshi, who was now in dire straits herself.

A while ago, when Lady Luo Jiang attended a gathering of ladies, wasn't she also ridiculed?

Luo Chuxue fell into deep thought. Clearly, Luo Jiangshi could no longer be an aid to her. She needed to find another way out and make a good plan. She couldn't let her life be ruined like this!

Seeing that Luo Chuxue remained silent, Caiying didn't say anything more, lest she upset her mistress.

Meanwhile, Luo Chujiu was overjoyed to hear about the Luo family's recent predicament.

“Miss, this is truly gratifying! The Luo family deserves what they got! Who told them to mistreat you like that? Now they’re getting their just desserts!” Fei Yun said happily. “Who says otherwise? Everything has its cause and effect, and the Luo family’s retribution is yet to come,” Luo Chu Jiu said with a smile, playing with the jade pendant in her hand, thinking about the results of her divination a few days ago.

I don't know exactly in what ways her bad luck will manifest; when you calculate your own fortune, you can never be that precise.

"Miss, we should buy some firecrackers and set them off at the entrance of the Imperial Preceptor's residence to celebrate," Fei Yun suggested.

Upon hearing this, Luo Chujiu laughed out loud, feeling that Feiyun's way of celebrating was far too childish.

"Firecrackers are too noisy, it's not good. It would be better to just have someone secretly throw a few dead rats into the Luo residence."

"Yes, how could I not have thought of that? I'll send someone to do it right away—"

"Hey, stop! I was just kidding. You're taking it seriously. If the Luo family catches you, I'm not going to bail you out."

Luo Chujiu quickly pulled Feiyun back to prevent her from acting too impulsively.

Feiyun was pulled back, and only then did she slowly give up the idea of ​​going to the Luo residence to throw away the dead rats.

Luo Chujiu shook her head, feeling that Feiyun had been with her for so long that she had become corrupted by her! Feiyun wasn't like this before; she was a very quiet and gentle girl.

Now, alas, one is influenced by one's surroundings; Luo Chujiu felt she bore an inescapable responsibility.

"Miss, the steward of Prince Xiao's mansion is outside requesting an audience, saying he has brought something for you."

Cai Zhao knocked gently on the door, then walked to the doorway and spoke to Luo Chujiu.

Only Fei Yun is usually allowed inside the house, so Qing Ying and Cai Zhao are very careful and only cross the threshold at most, without going too far inside.

"Please let him in; I'm too lazy to go out."

Luo Chu sat up straight and gestured for Cai Zhao to invite the person in.

"Yes."

Cai Zhao immediately went out and invited the person in.

"Greetings, Miss Luo."

"What did the prince send me this time?"

"Miss Luo, it is a set of headdress and jewelry. The Prince said that it was specially made for you at Bao Cui Lou. If you like it, we will take you to Bao Cui Lou to make it another day."

As he spoke, Nan Ke handed over a flat wooden box containing a complete set of jade jewelry.

Feiyun took it, opened it, and showed it to Luo Chujiu.

It's pink jade! The color is so beautiful, Luo Chujiu fell in love with it at first sight.

"This pink jade must be very rare, right?" Luo Chujiu asked.

(End of this chapter)