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

Chapter 38 Taking the opportunity to touch her little hand
Luo Chujiu swaggered into the inner palace, brazenly surveying the facilities and the passing palace maids.

Unfortunately, I didn't see any of them who were particularly good-looking.

"Fourth Senior Brother, have you ever seen His Majesty's concubines? Which one do you think is the most beautiful?"

Luo Chujiu actually asked Nalan Qingyin which of Xiao Jinglin's concubines was the most beautiful.

"I haven't looked closely at His Majesty's concubines, so how would I know who is beautiful? But I heard the palace servants mention that among His Majesty's concubines, Consort Jiang is the most beautiful."

"Surname Jiang? Could it be that she has some connection with the Luo Jiang clan?"

Upon hearing this surname, Luo Chujiu wanted to keep her distance.

"If you look closely, Consort Jiang can be considered your cousin. She doesn't have much contact with Lady Luo Jiang, but they are from the same clan."

"What kind of person is Consort Jiang?"

"According to the people in the harem, Consort Jiang is very kind and treats the palace servants very well. She never scolds or punishes them. She is also extremely beautiful and is His Majesty's favorite."

Hearing him say that, Luo Chujiu became interested and continued to ask:
"Which palace does she live in?"

"Luoheng Palace, do you wish to see Consort Jiang?"

Nalan Qingyin countered, and seeing Luo Chujiu's enthusiastic expression, she guessed what she wanted to do.

"Yes, I'll just take a quick look and then leave. Fourth Senior Brother, please grant my request!"

“I am an old friend of Consort Jiang, so it is fine to take you to meet her. However, you must not be rude to her. She is a refined person, unlike you.”

"Okay, I promise to treat her with respect!"

After seeing this, Nalan Qingyin shook her head helplessly, and then took Luo Chujiu to Luoheng Palace.

Everyone in the palace knew Nalan Qingyin, and they all bowed to him with utmost respect.

"Greetings, Grand Preceptor. May I ask what brings you to Luoheng Palace?"

Caiwei, the head maid of Luoheng Palace, asked Nalan Qingyin.

"Please inform them that my master and junior sister Luo Chujiu are visiting Consort Jiang."

Upon hearing this, Caiwei glanced at Luo Chujiu briefly, then nodded and went inside to report.

A short while later, they came out and welcomed them all inside.

As the two entered the reception room, Luo Chujiu looked up and saw a woman in gorgeous clothes with a beautiful face.

Describing her as "a beauty that rivals the heavens" and "a beauty that would make fish sink and geese fall from the sky" is by no means an exaggeration!

Luo Chujiu fell in love with Consort Jiang almost at first sight. She was so beautiful, and you could tell from her face that she was a good person!
"I heard that the Imperial Preceptor has come to see me with his junior sister. Is there something you wish to discuss with me?"

Consort Jiang's voice is a typical Jiangnan accent, soft and sweet, enough to make one's body go numb.

Luo Chujiu's gaze toward Consort Jiang grew increasingly intense. She was determined to get to know this beautiful woman!

"I apologize for disturbing Your Highness. My junior sister, who is my teacher, usually enjoys associating with good-looking people. I couldn't refuse her, so I brought her to meet Your Highness. I hope Your Highness will not mind."

Upon hearing this, Consort Jiang was taken aback at first, then covered her mouth and laughed:
"You flatter me, Imperial Preceptor. I don't mind at all. You are my junior sister. I heard you were the eldest daughter of the Luo family before? That means you are related to me by blood. If you don't mind, you can call me cousin." Before Luo Chujiu arrived, Consort Jiang had already heard about Luo Chujiu's severing of ties with her family, so when she saw her, she was not shocked, but rather quite relaxed.

Upon hearing Consort Jiang's words, Luo Chujiu immediately stepped forward to greet her:
"Cousin, you're so beautiful! And your voice is lovely too. What's your name? My name is Luo Chujiu, you can just call me Xiaojiu!"

Consort Jiang told her to call her "cousin," and Luo Chujiu didn't stand on ceremony at all, immediately becoming familiar with her.

Nalan Qingyin watched silently, her expression filled with helplessness.

"My maiden name is Jiang Kui. Your name is so lovely, and you are also very cute. I like you very much."

Consort Jiang was not pleased to see Luo Chujiu like this.

Strangely enough, she never liked her cousin who married into the Luo family, but she felt a strong connection with her cousin's daughter, and they hit it off immediately.

"Xiao Jiu also really liked her cousin. Xiao Jiu had never seen a woman more beautiful than her cousin before!"

Seeing her junior sister's fawning manner, Nalan Qingyin felt a little disgusted.

She only likes Consort Jiang because she's beautiful! If Consort Jiang were less attractive, she definitely wouldn't be like this!!!
Consort Jiang beckoned to Luo Chujiu, then pulled her to sit beside her, and the two began to chat as if no one else was around.

Luo Chujiu quickly learned all the details about Consort Jiang in just a few words, and the two chatted happily.

Nalan Qingyin felt she was being superfluous, so she simply kept quiet and sat to the side drinking tea.

Before lunch, Nalan Qingyin kidnapped Luo Chujiu. Originally, Luo Chujiu wanted to stay at Luoheng Palace for lunch, but Nalan Qingyin felt it was inappropriate and forcibly dragged her away.

Before leaving, Luo Chujiu gave Consort Jiang a talisman, telling her to carry it with her at all times, as it could save her life if she encountered danger!

After leaving Luoheng Palace, Luo Chujiu looked at Nalan Qingyin with a resentful expression:

"Fourth Senior Brother, what are you doing? My cousin and I were having a great chat, why won't you let me stay there for lunch?"

"You seem to be having a good time chatting, but I can't stay in Luoheng Palace for too long, otherwise it will cause gossip in the harem, which won't be good for Consort Jiang."

Upon hearing this, Luo Chujiu was taken aback; it did seem to make sense.

"Alright, then I'll go visit my cousin by myself tomorrow. I don't need Fourth Senior Brother to lead the way. I've already memorized the route!"

Luo Chujiu has had a photographic memory since she was a child. She can remember a path after walking it once, so she doesn't need Nalan Qingyin to lead the way next time. She will remember how to get to Luoheng Palace.

"You still haven't gotten rid of this habit of giving talismans to people you like. Aren't you afraid that Consort Jiang will think you're crazy?"

When Luo Chujiu was six years old, she liked to give away talismans to people everywhere. Once, she was even mistaken for someone with mental problems and almost got into trouble. Then, her master strictly forbade her from giving away talismans indiscriminately.

However, Luo Chujiu ignored the advice and continued to give gifts in private. No one could control her, and even her grandmaster and senior brothers turned a blind eye.

"I just secretly touched my cousin's hand and sensed that she would be in danger in the next few days, so I gave her a talisman."

Luo Chujiu explained to Nalan Qingyin in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Nalan Qingyin frowned:
"You even took the opportunity to touch her hand??"

"Fourth Senior Brother, you've got the key point wrong! The important thing is, she's in danger! Someone is definitely trying to harm her!"

Luo Chujiu glared at Nalan Qingyin with dissatisfaction. How could her fourth senior brother be so dense? He couldn't even tell the difference between the two kings!
Hehe, Luo Chujiu is a womanizer; he wants to get close to any pretty woman he sees.
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