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

Chapter 61: Divination for Oneself – A Very Ominous Sign
“Little tiger cub? Where did you come from?” Nalan Qingyin asked subconsciously.

“Yesterday, I went hunting in the woods with the prince. I found this tiger cub by chance. Its mother has passed away, so I brought it home.”

Upon hearing this, Nalan Qingyin silently added another mark to Xiao Beiming's name in her heart!
He actually took Xiao Jiu to such a dangerous place! Luckily nothing happened, otherwise he and Xiao Beiming would be finished!
Xiao Beiming sighed inwardly, feeling that Xiao Jiu was really too good at tricking him, and had unknowingly made the Imperial Advisor resent him again.

There was nothing he could do; she was his wife, and he spoiled her, so he couldn't say anything and could only accept it.

"You picked up this tiger cub, so naturally you should name it. It's not appropriate for me to name it."

Everything has a cause and effect. The junior sister finding the tiger cub is the cause and effect between them. If I were to interfere and give it a name, it would create another cause and effect, which would be wrong.

"But I couldn't think of a good name, so I asked my senior brother for help."

"If you really can't think of a good name, just name it after your favorite food," Nalan Qingyin suggested.

Upon hearing him say that, a name instantly popped into Luo Chujiu's mind!
"Then I'll call it steamed bun! I love steamed buns the most!"

Luo Chujiu looked at Xiao Beiming and Nalan Qingyin with great interest, asking for their opinions.

Nalan Qingyin looked helpless, while Xiao Beiming looked admiring.

"The name Xiao Jiu chose is easy to understand and remember; it's a good name," Xiao Beiming praised against his conscience.

Upon hearing this, Luo Chujiu's eyes crinkled with laughter. She also felt that she was an ordinary little genius at naming things.

And so the name Mantou was decided. Luo Chujiu and Nalan Qingyin agreed that he should return to the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion later so that he could meet Mantou.

Afterwards, Xiao Beiming took Luo Chujiu out of the palace.

After delivering the person to the Imperial Preceptor's residence, Xiao Beiming returned to the Xiao Prince's residence.

"Miss, you are back."

"Feiyun, from now on, the little tiger cub's name will be Mantou. Tell everyone to call him Mantou." Luo Chujiu happily shared the name she had given Mantou with Feiyun.

Upon hearing this, Fei Yun was quite surprised:
"Why did you choose such a name, Miss?"

"It was my fourth senior brother who suggested that I name it after my favorite food. My favorite food is steamed buns, so I used this name."

Feiyun was both amused and exasperated by this answer.

"However, the name Mantou sounds like something a cat or dog would say, not at all like a majestic tiger. Right now, Mantou is young and quite cute, but when he grows up, it will seem very incongruous with the name Mantou."

"So what if it feels out of place? As long as it makes me happy, that's all that matters."

"Yes, yes, Miss is right. Mantou drank two big bowls of goat milk today. He has a really good appetite."

Upon hearing this, Luo Chujiu couldn't help but laugh out loud, "That's great. I hope that when I get married, Mantou will stand in front of my bridal sedan chair as my bodyguard. That would be very impressive."

Luo Chujiu couldn't help but laugh whenever she thought of that scene. Feiyun also tried to imagine it. It was hard to say whether it would be impressive or not, but it would definitely scare a lot of people.

After all, who would keep a tiger as a pet?

"Miss, you're getting married on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, which is still several months away. I wonder how big the steamed bun will grow."

"Animal animals usually grow very fast, right? Don't be fooled by the fact that Mantou is only the size of a hand now. In two months at most, he will be as long as your knee."

"Really? That must be really cute."

Feiyun was originally very afraid of tigers, but after taking care of Mantou for two days, her opinion changed. She found the little guy to be so cute that she couldn't put him down.

Luo Chujiu immediately saw through Feiyun's thoughts and couldn't help but laugh: "If you like, I'll go hunting again sometime and bring one back for you too, so we can breed it with Mantou."

Mantou is a boy. When the time comes, find a tigress to come back with, and have a bunch of tiger cubs with Mantou, running all over the place. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

"Really? Then this servant also wants a white tiger. White tigers are cute, just like kittens."

"Okay, I'll find you a white tiger." Luo Chujiu readily agreed, without considering that finding a tiger's den wouldn't be easy.

The only reason they were able to find steamed buns was because the tigress had died unexpectedly.

After the two chatted for a while, Luo Chujiu told Feiyun to go and rest, while she herself stayed in the room.

It's been a long time since I've had my fortune told. I'll try to find out what my luck will be like in the future.

Three black coins fell onto the bed. They were tossed three times, and all three times they landed tails.

"Tsk, what an ominous sign."

Luofu —

Recently, Luo Wanping has been targeted at every turn in the court. Even His Majesty has been openly and secretly criticizing him for his poor performance as an official and his lax management of his family. Luo Wanping feels as if he could be demoted at any moment.

Luo Wanxing's official rank was several levels lower than Luo Wanping's, so they could not attend court together. Luo Wanxing could only listen to Luo Wanping tell him what had happened each time he returned from court.

However, recently, Luo Wanping has not talked to Luo Wanxing about matters of the court for a long time. Luo Wanxing thought that Luo Wanping was avoiding him because he was wary of him.

Little did they know, Luo Wanping had already been gradually driven out of the Beijing entertainment circle.

"Big brother-"

"What is it, Second Brother?"

"Brother, were you too busy in court today? It's been a long time since we discussed important matters of the court together," Luo Wanxing asked tentatively.

Upon hearing this, Luo Wanping was taken aback, completely unaware of what Luo Wanxing meant, and then explained:
"Nothing much, it's just that nothing much has happened in the court lately. If there are any important matters, I will consult with you as soon as possible."

"Even so, it's my brother's fault for worrying too much. But you must remember, we will always be family. No matter what happens, I will always stand by your side."

Hearing Luo Wanxing's words, Luo Wanping felt very comforted and nodded with a smile:
"Very well, I will keep it in mind."

After Luo Wanping left, the smile on Luo Wanxing's face vanished completely.

Once back in his courtyard and seeing his daughter, Luo Wanxing told Luo Chuxue about his conversation with his elder brother.

Upon hearing this, Luo Chuxue sensed that something was amiss:

"Why don't you ask around about Uncle's behavior in court, Father? If I'm not mistaken, Uncle has probably been sidelined in court and has no duties to attend to, so naturally he won't be seeking your advice on important matters."

It must be said that Luo Chuxue was incredibly quick-witted; she figured out the truth of the matter in just a few words.

"You mean your uncle might be demoted?" Luo Wanxing was shocked.

"Whether he was demoted or not is hard to say, but it's clear that my uncle is no longer being valued."

Luo Chuxue didn't want to admit it either; everything seemed to have changed since Luo Chujiu left the Luo family.

(End of this chapter)