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

Chapter 53 Xiao Beiming takes Luo Chujiu to a hot spring

Hearing Luo Chujiu's self-directed and self-acted performance, Xiao Beiming couldn't help but laugh out loud:
"Who said I'm jealous?"

"Oh? Did I say that Your Highness was jealous? Jealous of whom? Mine?"

Luo Chujiu looked at Xiao Beiming with a smile, her eyes sparkling.

Under her bright, sparkling gaze, Xiao Beiming was unable to extricate himself or offer any excuses.

"Yes, so what if I'm jealous? Xiao Jiu and I are getting married soon, and now she's arguing with a strange man at the door. Can't I even ask her a few questions?"

Seeing that Luo Chujiu had seen through his thoughts, Xiao Beiming simply stopped pretending and frankly admitted his feelings.

When Luo Chujiu saw him admit that he was jealous, her heart fluttered!
"Yes, of course you can. You are my fiancé. You can ask me whoever is around you. But that person was just my senior brother's student. He even called me aunt. What could there be between an aunt and niece? Your Highness, please put your mind at ease."

Xiao Beiming felt much better after hearing Luo Chujiu's explanation.

"Really? You're not lying to me?"

Luo Chujiu's mouth could make the dead seem alive, so Xiao Beiming didn't dare to believe her words for a moment.

"Your Highness, there should still be some trust between people. Although I lied to Nan Ke, I will not lie to you."

Upon hearing Luo Chujiu say this, Xiao Beiming recalled the fact that she had lied to Nan Ke, saying that the jade pendant she was wearing on her waist was one she had worn since childhood.

Xiao Beiming smiled, picked up the jade pendant at his waist, and asked her:
"You mean this?"

As soon as she boarded the carriage, Luo Chujiu noticed the jade pendant hanging from Xiao Beiming's waist. It seemed that he knew about her lie, so he simply admitted it openly.

"Since the prince sent me so many things, I couldn't find a return gift for the time being, so I could only pick out this piece from the betrothal gifts and return it to the prince."

"You're going to return the betrothal gifts I gave you to me?"

Xiao Beiming almost laughed out of anger.

"I've cast a protective spell on this jade pendant. If you don't want it, then give it to me. It was originally intended as my betrothal gift." Luo Chujiu pouted, feeling unhappy that Xiao Beiming had rejected her return gift.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Beiming smiled and shook his head. He then took the jade pendant off his waist and carefully tied it around Luo Chujiu's waist.

Luo Chujiu stared blankly at Xiao Beiming's actions without saying a word, her lips pouting so much they could hang an oil bottle on them.

After seeing this, Xiao Beiming helplessly flicked the tip of her nose:

"It's not that I'm looking down on you, but how could I possibly take back the betrothal gifts I gave you? Since you've cast a protective spell on me, then you'd better take good care of yourself."

Xiao Beiming's tone was so doting that it made Luo Chujiu feel a little embarrassed.

"Oh, then I'll keep wearing it." Luo Chujiu's lips curled up slightly, unable to contain her joy.

"If I send you anything in the future, you don't need to return the favor. I send it to you because I want to, and I don't need your return gift. Of course, if you sincerely want to give me a gift, I'm happy to accept it, after all, it's your good intention. But you can no longer send betrothal gifts."

"Oh, got it."

Luo Chujiu responded guiltily, looking down at the jade pendant at her waist, a smile spreading across her face.

"Now that you're on my carriage, I'll take you for a ride. However, we might not be able to return tonight. Should we bring your maid along as well?"

"Huh? Not coming back tonight? Are you going on a long trip?" Luo Chujiu asked in surprise.

"I have a hot spring resort on the outskirts of the capital. The weather is just right today, so I was thinking of having you stay there for the night. If you agree, I'll have your maid prepare some clothes for you, and you can stay at the resort tonight." "A hot spring?!"

Luo Chujiu had never soaked in a hot spring in ancient times before! She was very eager to do so, so she jumped off the carriage, ran to Feiyun, said a few words to her, and Feiyun nodded and walked into the Imperial Preceptor's mansion.

Fifteen minutes later, Feiyun came out carrying a small bundle.

Luo Chujiu climbed back into the carriage, while Nan Ke and Fei Yun sat outside as the carriage headed towards the outskirts of the capital.

Inside the carriage, Luo Chujiu was getting restless, eagerly anticipating soaking in the hot springs later. Seeing this, Xiao Beiming couldn't help but chuckle.
"Never been to a hot spring before?"

"Where would there be hot springs on Xuanfeng Mountain? Since I came down the mountain, I've only been to the Luo family mansion and the imperial palace, and I haven't had a chance to soak in any hot springs," Luo Chujiu explained.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Beiming couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache:

"You grew up on Xuanfeng Mountain since you were a child and have never come down the mountain?"

"That's right, my master keeps a very close eye on me and never lets me go down the mountain. Several times I tried to sneak away from Xuanfeng Mountain with my senior brothers, but my master caught me and gave me a good scolding!"

Xiao Beiming smiled and couldn't help but reach out and ruffle her hair.

"From now on, I will show you everything in this world, and you will not need to envy anyone."

Luo Chujiu knew that Xiao Beiming was making her a promise.

Although she never believed in men's promises, she would just have to believe Xiao Beiming's promise for now.

It took the carriage half an hour to reach the outskirts of the capital.

The estate that Xiao Beiming mentioned was not just a house, but a large manor with many servants, fruit trees, and poultry such as chickens, ducks, and geese.

After Luo Chujiu got out of the car, she reached out and helped Xiao Beiming out of the car.

Nan Ke and Fei Yun watched as the two people reversed their roles, but for a moment they didn't realize that something was wrong.

After all, Nan Ke still held the impression that his prince was a delicate flower.

Feiyun, on the other hand, felt that her young lady was a woman who was just as capable as any man, and was stronger than many men in the world.

As Luo Chujiu entered the village, she was reminded of the beautiful rural scenery.

"Your Highness, do you raise chicks and ducklings on the estate? May I catch a couple to play with?"

"Yes, there are, but they're quite dirty. Are you sure you want them?" Xiao Beiming felt that these things were too dirty, and it wouldn't be good if Luo Chujiu got herself dirty while playing with them.

"Why don't you just give them a bath? Your Highness, could you please have someone catch a couple for me to play with?"

In order to get Xiao Beiming to agree to her request, Luo Chujiu even lowered her voice and begged him for help. If he still didn't agree, then he would be ungrateful!
Seeing how adorable she looked as she shook her sleeves, Xiao Beiming disregarded the filth of the poultry and ordered someone to catch two, clean them, and bring them to Luo Chujiu.

Upon hearing this, Zhuangzi's servants dared not delay and immediately went to catch two newly hatched, fluffy chicks and ducklings, washed them clean, and brought them over.

Luo Chujiu's eyes lit up when she saw the adorable little thing.

"Your Highness, look how adorable they are! Once I've raised them long enough, I can stew them and eat them. It's killing two birds with one stone!"

Xiao Beiming:
(End of this chapter)