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

Chapter 98 Naive Emperors and Ministers
Hearing Nan Ke's words, Xiao Beiming was both angry and annoyed, but he also knew very well what kind of temper he had at sixteen.

It's normal for Nan Ke to be afraid.

"Alright, alright. From now on, whenever he appears again, you must tell me the truth about what he has done. Don't worry, you mean something different to me at sixteen. He won't punish you easily; he's just saying it."

The one who understands himself best is none other than Xiao Beiming himself.

Nan Ke felt relieved after hearing Xiao Beiming's words.

"Alright, alright, you can go out now and let me calm down by myself."

Xiao Beiming just wanted to be alone to review the situation, otherwise he would lose his mind.

Upon hearing this, Nan Ke immediately withdrew.

Xiao Beiming fell into deep thought, then picked up his pen and wrote a letter to his sixteen-year-old self, which he should be able to see when he comes out again.

They are one, so it is necessary for the other to know what happens while the other is conscious.

After finishing writing the letter, Xiao Beiming lay down to rest. He was really dizzy and didn't know what he was doing drinking at sixteen, especially since he clearly couldn't hold his liquor! He had to pretend to be strong!

Fortunately, Xiao Beiming woke up again, and he was still himself.

So he went to the palace to find Xiao Jinglin, told him about his situation, and reminded him:
"You must stay away from me at sixteen, Your Majesty, it's too dangerous."

Xiao Jinglin was taken aback. Although he didn't know why Xiao Beiming said that, he knew that Xiao Beiming wouldn't harm him.

"Alright, I understand. Don't worry, if I notice anything amiss with you, I will get away from you immediately."

Hearing this, Xiao Beiming felt relieved.

However, Xiao Jinglin felt very sorry for Xiao Beiming:

"How could someone get such an illness? Should we go see the Imperial Advisor?"

"The Imperial Advisor knows about this. Since he didn't treat me, it proves that he has no other choice, and I don't need to make things difficult for him."

Xiao Beiming has always been very sensible and would never deliberately make things difficult for others.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinglin was also deeply moved, realizing that there seemed to be no cure for the time being.

Aside from this matter, Xiao Jinglin remembered something else and suddenly took a purse from his waist:
"Look, this is a purse that Consort Jiang embroidered for me. It's a pair of red carp. Isn't it beautiful? Consort Jiang's embroidery skills are so lifelike that I almost thought they were live carp!"

Xiao Beiming:
Then, not to be outdone, he took out his own handkerchief as well:

"I think the handkerchief Xiao Jiu gave me is prettier, since it has my name on it, while Your Majesty's is just a red carp, not exclusively for Your Majesty!"

Xiao Jinglin: Damn it! I lost again! I should have let Kui Kui embroider my name on it!
Xiao Beiming won another round, and he couldn't hide the pride on his face.

Then he was kicked out of the palace by Xiao Jinglin!
Then he rushed to Luoheng Palace and begged Consort Jiang for a long time before she finally agreed to embroider another handkerchief for him, and even write his name on it.

Consort Jiang was utterly exasperated by the emperor's childishness.

"Anyone who doesn't know the situation might think Your Majesty is deliberately making things difficult for me. My pregnancy is progressing further and further, why should a pregnant woman do needlework?"

Consort Jiang was just complaining casually, but Xiao Jinglin took it to heart: "Then don't embroider for now. Your health is the most important thing. You can embroider for me after you finish your confinement. It's not too late for me to take revenge, even ten months is not too late!"

Upon hearing this, Consort Jiang couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Your Majesty, rest assured, it's just embroidering a handkerchief. It won't take much time or effort. I was just saying that. As long as Your Majesty keeps me in mind all the time, I will be content."

Consort Jiang sometimes sighed, realizing that she was already incredibly lucky. As the ruler of the land, His Majesty had so many women in the harem, yet he had shown her extraordinary favor.

After she became pregnant, she never favored any other concubines, which put Consort Jiang at ease.

"Your Majesty, some time ago, the Empress Dowager sent someone to convey a message, asking me to persuade Your Majesty to bestow your favors equally among all your subjects. However, I am currently pregnant and it is inconvenient for me to serve Your Majesty. Perhaps Your Majesty should go instead?"

"Don't push me onto other women! Whom I favor is not for the Empress Dowager to decide. You are pregnant and in pain right now. How can I go and favor other women and enjoy myself? That would be too despicable. I can't do such a thing."

Xiao Jinglin said with a righteous expression that before Consort Jiang entered the palace, his favoritism towards those concubines was merely a formality.

After Consort Jiang entered the palace, Xiao Jinglin realized what it felt like to truly love someone. He cherished this feeling and didn't want to lose Consort Jiang, so he was unwilling to do anything to hurt her.

"Your Majesty, you really don't need to do this for me."

Consort Jiang couldn't help but tear up, her eyes filled with deep affection as she looked at Xiao Jinglin.

Xiao Jinglin tenderly pulled her into his arms and comforted her:
"Don't overthink it. I don't favor other concubines simply because I don't like them. Right now, my whole heart is only on you."

Consort Jiang was deeply moved by Xiao Jinglin's words and nestled in his arms without saying anything more.

She has nothing to repay His Majesty's deep affection, except to give him a prince to secure his throne, which is the most important thing she should do right now.

My child, it would be best if you were a prince, but it would also be fine if you were a princess. Your father and mother would love you and cherish you, and would never let you suffer any injustice.

When Xiao Beiming left the palace, he ran into Luo Chentian, who was also leaving the palace.

Xiao Beiming then invited Luo Chentian to ride in a carriage out of the palace together.

Luo Chentian, feeling obliged, boarded the same carriage as Xiao Beiming.

"How has Lord Luo been lately? I have heard about what happened at the Luo residence. I hope Lord Luo will take care of himself."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I have overcome this. What is past cannot be undone, and the future is bright and promising. I will not dwell on the past forever," Luo Chentian replied with a slight smile.

"That's good. Although Xiao Jiu has severed ties with the Luo family, he still cares a lot about you, his younger brother. So, I also care about you because of your relationship with the Luo family. Please don't take it to heart, young master Luo."

"How is my elder sister today?"

"Yes, she's doing great, jumping around like that, very good." Xiao Beiming shook his head and smiled indulgently.

Upon hearing this, Luo Chentian was taken aback at first, then laughed out loud. The two exchanged a glance, and everything was understood without words.

Meanwhile, Luo Chujiu, who was jumping around in Xiao Beiming's words, is now being punished by Nalan Qingyin by being made to stand.

The reason was simple: he had overfed his red carp, which he had raised for a long time, until it died. Nalan Qingyin only punished her by making her stand, and didn't say anything harsh.

"You're truly my ancestor!"

(End of this chapter)