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

Chapter 82 A cousin came seeking refuge with Lady Luo Jiang.
"Did I fall ill again last night?"

Xiao Beiming looked at Nan Ke with a puzzled expression.

“Your Highness did not have a relapse last night, perhaps it was just a nightmare?” Nan Ke said, observing Xiao Beiming’s expression.

"Is that so? I feel very sore all over, and I haven't been sleeping well these days." Xiao Beiming was suspicious, but he did not doubt what Nan Ke said.

"That's why His Majesty allowed the Prince to rest and recuperate for a while. There's no need to worry about matters of the court. You can also spend some time cultivating your relationship with Miss Luo." Nan Ke smiled.

Seeing that Xiao Beiming had no suspicions, he was relieved.

Upon hearing Nan Ke mention Luo Chujiu, he couldn't help but raise his palm, and upon seeing the "9" mark, he couldn't help but smile.

but--

When did he get a cut on his finger? Could it be that he was being naughty while sleeping and bumped into something?

That's really strange.

Before Xiao Bei could figure it out, Aunt Ning walked in from outside, accompanied by Luo Chujiu.

"Your Highness, Miss Luo has come to see you."

Aunt Ning looked at Xiao Beiming with a smile and then observed the exchange of glances between the two of them, her face beaming with joy.

"Xiao Jiu is here. Why didn't you tell me beforehand? I could have sent Nan Ke to the Imperial Preceptor's residence to pick you up."

When Xiao Beiming saw Luo Chujiu come to find him, he couldn't hide the smile on his face.

"By the time you come to pick me up, I would have already arrived at the Prince's Mansion. It saves you trouble. I'm here to deliver something to you."

Luo Chujiu had not forgotten why she came to the Prince's mansion.

Upon hearing this, Aunt Ning pulled Nan Ke downstairs first, so as not to disturb the prince and the future princess from cultivating their relationship.

After they left, Xiao Beiming pulled Luo Chujiu to sit down in the courtyard, then looked at her expectantly:

What do you intend to give me?

Luo Chujiu chuckled, then took out the handkerchief she had embroidered the night before from her bosom, and reached out to take Xiao Beiming's hand, placing the handkerchief in his palm.

“Here, this is a handkerchief I embroidered for you myself. You should carry it with you from now on. Whenever you see this handkerchief, you will think of me.”

Luo Chujiu said smugly that she wanted Xiao Beiming to remember her at all times!

Xiao Beiming was overjoyed to receive such a gift. He couldn't wait to unfold the handkerchief, and when he saw the bamboo pattern on the handkerchief and the character "Bei" in the corner, the corners of his mouth turned up even higher.

"This is the best gift I have ever received. Thank you for your trouble, Xiao Jiu. I will definitely carry it with me from now on and will never lose it." Xiao Beiming looked at Luo Chujiu and said with a smile in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Luo Chujiu couldn't help but laugh as well.
"It's okay if you lose it. Just tell me, and I'll embroider another handkerchief for you. But you absolutely cannot let anyone else use the handkerchief I gave you, especially a woman. If I find out, the consequences will be severe, and you absolutely cannot bear the consequences!"

Luo Chujiu made it clear from the outset that if Xiao Beiming dared to act recklessly, she would definitely not let him off the hook.

"No, I will cherish it and will not lose it, much less give it to anyone else. Xiao Jiu, you can rest assured."

With Xiao Beiming's promise, Luo Chujiu smiled even more happily.

The two sat in the courtyard for a while, chatting and enjoying themselves.

However, Luo Chujiu could not stay in the Prince's mansion for long, as she had important matters to attend to. So, she left shortly after delivering the handkerchief and refused Xiao Beiming's request for Nan Ke to escort her back to the Imperial Preceptor's mansion.

Seeing that Luo Chujiu insisted, Xiao Beiming didn't press the matter further, only telling her to be careful. After Luo Chujiu left, Xiao Beiming stared at the handkerchief she had embroidered for him for a long time, so engrossed that he didn't even notice when Nan Ke appeared behind him.

"Is this the handkerchief that Miss Luo gave to the Prince? The embroidery is a bit lacking, but Miss Luo's feelings for the Prince are obvious to all."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Beiming clicked his tongue in displeasure and glanced at Nan Ke:
"What do you know? Xiao Jiu's embroidery is excellent. I recognized it as a bamboo embroidery at a glance. You don't even have anyone to give you a handkerchief, so what right do you have to comment on the handkerchief given to you by Xiao Jiu?"

Nan, a single dog, felt as if he had been attacked by ten thousand points of damage!

He certainly didn't have anyone to give him the handkerchief, but is that the reason the prince is complaining about himself?!

Meanwhile, after leaving the Prince's Mansion, Luo Chujiu went straight to the Luo Mansion.

Today is a day off, so Luo Chentian probably doesn't need to go to the palace.

Luo Chujiu sneaked into Luo Chentian's courtyard, went straight to his study, and waved to him from outside the window.

"Hey, my dear brother, you've already passed the imperial examination with flying colors, and you're still studying so hard?"

Upon hearing Luo Chujiu's voice, Luo Chentian was overjoyed:

"Eldest sister? What brings you here? Come in quickly, don't let anyone see you."

Luo Chentian was initially happy, but then he became worried for Luo Chujiu. In broad daylight, with so many people coming and going, it would be terrible if the other members of the Luo family found out.

Luo Chujiu entered Luo Chentian's study, and Luo Chentian closed the door and windows.

"Elder sister, is there something you need from me today?"

"Hey, you guessed it. I don't come here unless I need something. I really do have something to ask you," Luo Chujiu admitted without any hesitation.

Hearing Luo Chujiu say this, Luo Chentian was not disappointed. On the contrary, he felt that his elder sister was very straightforward and did not hide anything. He liked his elder sister very much.

"It is Chen Tian’s good fortune that you think of me when you encounter problems. Please ask me anything, and I will tell you everything I know."

Having seen him, Luo Chujiu didn't keep him in suspense any longer and asked him in a low voice:
"Has anyone strange appeared at the Luo residence today?"

"weirdo?"

"Are there any unfamiliar faces, especially Luo Jiangshi? Has she seen anyone who isn't from the Luo family?"

Luo Chujiu directly named him so that Luo Chentian would have a direction.

“Now that you mention it, I do recall someone like that. About five days ago, a man who claimed to be a relative of my mother came to seek refuge with her. He was wearing a Taoist robe and a half-mask, and looked like a wandering sorcerer. After meeting my mother, she let him stay at the Luo residence for the time being, in the Grass Frost Pavilion where you used to live.”

Upon hearing Luo Chentian's words, Luo Chujiu understood the situation.

It seems that the one who taught Luo Jiang the art of witchcraft was that so-called cousin.

Luo Chujiu got the answer she wanted and was about to leave, but Luo Chentian stopped her again, saying that he had something to ask her.

Luo Chujiu looked at him, signaling him to ask directly.

"Elder sister, Mother wants to register me under her name, but I don't want to. I have my own biological mother. Although she is of low status, I don't despise her. She is my only biological mother. Elder sister, do you have any way to help me avoid this?"

Luo Chentian didn't know who to ask for help. When he saw Luo Chujiu, he felt that she was omnipotent and should be able to help him.

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