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

Chapter 13 Luo Chujiu's Counterattack
"What did you say!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Luo Jiang immediately slammed her hand on the table and looked at Granny Su with a look of astonishment.

"Madam, it is absolutely true! This servant would not dare to speak falsely!"

"How could this be? Could it be that my elder sister is unhappy with the nanny Aunt arranged for her to be taught manners? But Aunt Aunt is only thinking of my elder sister's best interests. How could my elder sister directly punish Nanny Wan? It would at least represent Aunt Aunt's reputation!"

Luo Chuxue covered her mouth in surprise, and then guessed.

After hearing Luo Chuxue's words, Luo Jiangshi's expression grew even more unpleasant.

Seeing Luo Jiangshi's furious expression, Luo Chuxue couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips.

"Sister Xue, you have really misunderstood me. How could I dare to be dissatisfied with Mother?"

Luo Chuxue's upturned lips froze on her face as she looked up to see Luo Chujiu walking in.

"Xue'er greets her elder sister."

Luo Chujiu ignored Luo Chuxue's greeting and went directly to Luo Jiangshi:

"Xiao Jiu greets Mother. How are you feeling today?"

"Just now, Granny Su said that you beat the governess I sent. What happened? Do you have any complaints about me?"

Suppressing her anger, Lady Luo Jiang looked coldly at Luo Chujiu.

“What do you mean by that, Mother? I was merely disciplining that disrespectful servant girl on your behalf, so as not to damage your reputation. How did that become Xiao Jiu’s dissatisfaction with you? Xiao Jiu has great respect for you, Mother.”

Luo Chujiu's humble and submissive demeanor at this moment was completely different from her domineering attitude when punishing Wan Shi and others at Caoshuang Pavilion.

"I personally selected Wan Shi to teach you manners, how could you be disrespectful to your elders? What exactly happened?"

Madam Luo frowned, not believing Luo Chujiu's words at all, and continued to question her.

"Does Mother suspect that Xiao Jiu made it up? If you don't believe me, ask my maid. It's clear that they all bullied our daughter together."

Luo Chujiu glanced at Feiyun, who immediately stepped forward and knelt before Luo Jiangshi.

"Madam, please investigate thoroughly. This morning, Madam Wan barged into the courtyard, saying she wanted to wake the eldest young lady. I told her that she hadn't gotten up yet and needed time to dress and get ready, but Madam Wan pushed me aside and barged into the eldest young lady's room without saying a word. At that time, the young lady's clothes were not even properly put on, and she was seen by Madam Wan, Granny Jiang, and Qianyun Nongqiao. Although they are all women, my young lady is still a pure and innocent young girl. How can she be seen by so many people at the same time? Please, Madam, do justice for my young lady!"

Feiyun slammed her head heavily on the floor, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

Watching Fei Yun's performance, Luo Chujiu silently gave her a thumbs up! Wow, she can act even better than her! Not bad, not bad at all. I need to train her properly in the future!

Both Luo Jiangshi and Luo Chuxue were dumbfounded, feeling that something was not quite right, but Feiyun's earnest and pitiful words made them feel a little sorry for her.

"Is it really as she said?"

Lady Luo Jiang even began to doubt whether she had wished for Luo Chu for too long.

"Xiao Jiu dared not lie to her mother. Moreover, Wan Shi's words were full of innuendo that her mother disliked her daughter and that her daughter was dissatisfied with her parents. Xiao Jiu was afraid that Wan Shi would say something unspeakable without restraint, so she had someone punish her."

"Then what about Granny Jiang and Qianyun and Nongqiao who serve you?"

“When Wan barged into my boudoir, they didn’t try to stop her at all. They just stood by and watched my daughter being verbally abused by Wan. I would never dare to keep such servants by my side. I just want to punish them and send them away.”

Luo Chujiu spoke each word with such eloquence and sorrow that it made it impossible for anyone present to speak ill of her.

"If it is really as Elder Sister says, Aunt should comfort Elder Sister. That wicked servant bullied his master, and Elder Sister's punishment of him is a good thing. Aunt should not be angry anymore." After hearing Luo Chujiu's words, Luo Chuxue walked to Luo Jiangshi's side with a smile, helped her sit down, and spoke well of Luo Chujiu.

"In that case, I will find you a better governess later. As for the people to serve you, we can't spare anyone else for now, so you can make do with Granny Jiang and the others for now. You can choose when new maids come in later."

"Since Mother has said so, Xiao Jiu dares not have any objections and will leave it all to Mother's decision."

Looking at Luo Chujiu's submissive appearance, Madam Luo felt a headache coming on.

"Now that you have all paid your respects, you may all return to your respective homes. I need to get some rest."

Lady Luo waved her hand and left.

"Elder sister, don't take it to heart. Auntie only believed the slander of others, which is why she doesn't trust you. As long as you explain clearly, you will surely be able to dispel Auntie's resentment towards you," Luo Chuxue said to Luo Chujiu with a comforting look.

"Sister Xue, you're overthinking it. How could a daughter hold a grudge against her mother? On the contrary, are you trying to tell me that Mother has always harbored resentment towards me?"

Luo Chujiu stared intently at Luo Chuxue, not letting her run away.

"How could that be? Elder sister, you're overthinking it. Xue'er was just saying it casually, don't take it seriously."

"Don't be nervous, Sister Xue. I was just joking with you."

After saying that, Luo Chujiu smiled and then helped Feiyun, who was still kneeling, up, and they left Luo Jiangshi's courtyard together.

Watching Luo Chujiu's dashing departure, Luo Chuxue's fingertips dug into her palm, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes, which quickly disappeared.

News of Luo Chujiu punishing four unruly servants early in the morning quickly spread throughout the Luo household.

When Luo Wanping heard this after court, he was taken aback and then asked the steward:

"Is it really true, as Xiao Jiu said?"

"Reporting to Master, this old servant has inquired, and it is true that Wan Shi forced her way into the young lady's room. As for the others, there were only a few of them present, so it is impossible to know whether it is true or not."

The mere act of forcibly breaking into the master's room was enough for Luo Wanping to sentence Wan Shi to death.

"Go and handle this matter, but don't let it get out, lest it embarrass the Luo family. Also, go to Xiao Jiu's room and see if there's anything she's missing, and get her some. Now that she's back in the manor, she's the rightful eldest daughter of the Luo family, and no one can neglect her."

Luo Wanping disliked his daughter, but that didn't mean he would allow anyone to bully her!

"Yes, this old servant understands. I will go to Caoshuang Pavilion in a moment."

Luo Wanping nodded and said nothing more.

Inside the palace——

This was the third time Xiao Jinglin had seen Xiao Beiming look down at his palm and smile.

"I heard you sneaked into Miss Luo's courtyard last night. What, have you taken a fancy to Miss Luo?"

Xiao Jinglin looked at Xiao Beiming with a teasing expression and asked.

Xiao Beiming looked up, clenched his fists together, and then smiled slightly:
"Your Majesty, Miss Luo and I are destined to be together."

(End of this chapter)