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

Chapter 54 Recklessly Teasing Him
Xiao Beiming almost lost his composure, and then asked her:

"You don't want to keep them as pets, but rather raise them to grow up and stew them for food?"

"Yeah, can't you?"

Xiao Beiming had better not say anything like, "Chickens and ducklings are so cute, how can you eat them?" Otherwise, Luo Chujiu would slap him and teach him a lesson in speaking properly.

"Of course it is possible. I was just a little surprised. Never mind, whatever you like is fine."

Perhaps because he already knew that Luo Chujiu didn't play by the rules, Xiao Beiming wasn't too shocked.

"Your Highness, the hot spring is ready, and you may use it at any time."

After Nan Ke made arrangements at the hot spring, he came to report to Xiao Beiming. Xiao Beiming nodded and then looked at Luo Chujiu:
"Wash your hands first, then you can go soak in the hot spring."

"Okay."

Luo Chujiu obediently washed her hands and then went to the hot spring pool with Xiao Beiming.

"You go to the one on the left, and I'll go to the one on the right. If you need anything, just call for someone."

Luo Chujiu looked puzzled:
"Shall we soak separately?"

Isn't this the perfect time to cultivate feelings? She always thought she'd be soaking in the same pool with Xiao Beiming!

Seeing her express such doubt, Xiao Beiming instantly understood what she meant and chuckled helplessly:

"Xiao Jiu, you are not yet married. Even if you are engaged to me, you cannot bathe in the same pool. It is against etiquette."

Luo Chujiu pursed her lips, forgetting that Xiao Beiming was an ancient person with such conservative thinking.

Luo Chujiu reluctantly walked into the pool on the left, taking Feiyun with her.

Soon, her unhappiness was dispelled by the misty hot spring pool.

"Wow, Miss, this is the first time I've ever seen a hot spring pool."

"Let's go for a soak together! Come on, let's go together!"

Fei Yun was somewhat tempted by Luo Chu Jiu's words, but was restrained by her own status.
After struggling, Feiyun decided to follow her heart and, together with Luo Chujiu, took off their clothes and soaked in the hot spring.

The two sat side by side on the steps of the hot spring pool, enjoying the comfort and warmth of the flowing water over their bodies, and sighed:

"Ah, that feels so good—"

"Miss, I've heard that you shouldn't soak in the hot spring for too long, or you'll faint. But I don't know the exact time. Do you know, Miss?" Fei Yun asked humbly.

"It depends on the individual's constitution. People who are weaker will have to go out in half an hour at most. But I, your young lady, am very healthy. I can soak for an hour without any problem!"

After hearing Luo Chujiu's words, Feiyun roughly understood the situation.

I wonder how Xiao Beiming is doing soaking in the hot spring next door. Does he also have maids serving him?

How could that be! His body is for him to see only! No one else is allowed to touch it!
Thinking about this, Luo Chujiu began to get restless.

"Miss, what do you want to do?"

Seeing Luo Chujiu suddenly stand up, wrapped in a thick bath towel, Feiyun asked a question.

"Shh, you can soak here by yourself, but don't soak for too long. I'm going to find the prince for a bath together."

"Ahem, Miss, you mustn't! It's against ethics!"

"Do I care about these things, Miss? Alright, don't worry, no one else will know. I'm leaving now."

Luo Chujiu grabbed her clothes and headed out. She had already sized up the hot spring; there were no outsiders, only a few of them, so even if she walked out casually, no one would stop her or see her. Meanwhile, Xiao Beiming was sitting in the hot spring pool, resting with his eyes closed, when he suddenly heard a series of cracking sounds and frowned.

"Didn't I say I don't need anyone to serve me? Can't you understand human language?"

Xiao Beiming didn't open his eyes, thinking it was some reckless girl trying to seduce him, so he coldly scolded her, trying to scare her away.

Unexpectedly, the sound grew closer and closer, and then he heard the sound of water flowing into the stream.

Xiao Beiming suddenly opened his eyes, about to angrily rebuke:

"Are you tired of living, Xiao Jiu?! It's you!"

As soon as Xiao Beiming opened his eyes, he saw Luo Chujiu standing right in front of him, smiling at him.

All of this happened so suddenly that Xiao Beiming didn't know how to react.

In particular, upon seeing Luo Chujiu's exposed fair shoulders, Xiao Beiming subconsciously swallowed and then took two steps back.

However, Luo Chujiu did not allow Xiao Beiming to back down, and reached out to grab his arm:
"Why is Your Highness hiding? Am I some kind of monster? It's just taking a dip in the pool together, Your Highness, don't make a fuss."

Luo Chujiu's calm expression made Xiao Beiming wonder if there was something wrong with him!
"Xiao Jiu, if this gets out, your reputation will be ruined!"

"Will Your Highness let anyone know that we soaked in the hot spring together today?"

Xiao Beiming remained silent. Naturally, he wouldn't tell anyone. Even though they were about to get married, they were still unmarried. He absolutely couldn't let others know that Luo Chujiu had done such a thing.

Seeing Xiao Beiming remain silent, Luo Chujiu already knew his answer:

"Since Your Highness won't let anyone else know, then no one will know what happened today. Why doesn't Your Highness just enjoy it?"

Luo Chujiu's words made perfect sense, leaving Xiao Beiming with no room for rebuttal.

So Xiao Beiming could only turn his back to Luo Chujiu, suppressing the restlessness in his heart, and was about to start chanting Buddhist scriptures.

Does she even know what she's doing? I'm a man, a real man! Is she really so unguarded around me?
If he weren't a gentleman, he would have already taken her away and wouldn't let her provoke him like this!

"Why is Your Highness turning your back to me? I think I have a pretty good figure, is it something to be ashamed of?"

Luo Chujiu questioned Xiao Beiming with dissatisfaction.

Xiao Beiming was speechless, unsure how to respond, so he simply pretended not to have heard!
But Luo Chujiu wasn't one to pretend to be deaf and dumb. She walked right up to him, stretched out two fingers, and pried open his eyelids to make him look at her.

"Xiao Jiu, you—"

Before Xiao Beiming could finish his reprimand, she silenced him with her lips.

The moment their lips touched, Xiao Beiming forgot to breathe, his eyes wide with disbelief.

However, Luo Chujiu broke off the engagement immediately and smacked her lips.

"Your Highness, your mouth is so dry, it's not soft at all."

Xiao Beiming was amused by Luo Chujiu's reckless words, then reached out and pressed against the back of her neck, pulling her closer:
"Xiao Jiu, do you know the consequences of provoking me like this?"

"What consequences could there be? The prince is a gentleman, so naturally he won't do anything to me." Luo Chujiu smiled brightly, certain that Xiao Beiming wouldn't really do anything to her.

Seeing her so confident, Xiao Beiming raised the corners of his lips and said to her:
"Xiao Jiu, you're wrong. Under such provocation, it's hard for a man to remain a gentleman. Just like me right now, I only want to be a beast."

After saying that, Xiao Beiming reached out and pulled her into his arms, kissing her forcefully!

(End of this chapter)