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

Chapter 68 Luo Chujiu visits in the middle of the night to deliver gifts
Because Luo Chentian looked very young, no girls threw him flowers.

Shen Zangfeng and Zuo Mengtang even joked about it:

"Brother Shen and I received quite a few flowers from the ladies today, but you, my dear brother, didn't receive any. It seems the ladies all think you're too young."

"Brother Zuo, please don't make fun of me. I'm still young and shouldn't accept flowers from a young lady, lest I offend her kindness," Luo Chentian replied, blushing.

Seeing that Luo Chentian was really shy, Shen Zangfeng and Zuo Mengtang stopped teasing him.

After the street patrol ended, they returned to the palace gate, returned the horses to the palace, and then rode in their respective carriages back to their respective districts.

When Luo Chentian returned to the manor, everyone from the Luo family was waiting at the gate. It was the first time he had ever received such a warm welcome.

"I have met my grandmother, father, mother, second uncle, aunt, and second sister."

Luo Chentian greeted everyone.

“Good child, come here, let Grandma take a good look at you.”

Luo Chentian obediently stepped forward, letting Old Madam Luo take his arm and look him over.

"Good child, Grandmother knew you were promising. You actually became the third-ranked scholar. That's wonderful. When the official appointment is issued, our Luo family will truly be proud."

Madam Luo said with great satisfaction that no one present believed what she said, but they could not disobey her.

Luo Chentian smiled slightly, thanked Old Madam Luo, and then everyone entered the Luo residence together.

Luo Chenyang was put in solitary confinement, but even on a day like today, he wasn't released for nothing, so that seeing him wouldn't spoil the mood and remind him of the unpleasantness of the past few days.

Because of Luo Chentian's good grades, his birth mother, Aunt Liu, was allowed to sit at the main table for the first time.

Aunt Liu was deeply moved because she knew that her son had earned her the treatment she received today.

During the meal, Old Madam Luo kept serving food to Luo Chentian, and Luo Wanping, who usually ignored him, also treated him very attentively.

Even though Lady Luo disliked this illegitimate son, she still had to show him concern with a smile.

During the meal, Luo Chentian drank quite a bit of wine. After everyone returned to their own courtyards, Luo Chentian felt very lonely.

His success and joy were unappreciated and shared by no one. His aunt could, but she had been confined to the inner quarters for a long time and probably wouldn't like to hear about these things. So Luo Chentian could only stand in the courtyard, staring blankly at the moon in the sky.

"Young man, what are you daydreaming about? The moonlight is just right, why don't you come for a night stroll with me?"

Luo Chentian suddenly looked up and saw Luo Chujiu sitting on the wall, smiling at him.

"Sister Changchang? What are you doing here? It's so dangerous! Come down quickly, I'll go find you a ladder!"

Seeing Luo Chujiu's bold move, Luo Chentian was a little scared and wanted to find a ladder to help Luo Chujiu down.

Unexpectedly, Luo Chujiu didn't need a ladder at all; she jumped down from the wall and walked to Luo Chentian's side.

"Why is elder sister here? Has anyone seen her?"

Luo Chentian looked at Luo Chujiu with concern and said that no one in the Luo family liked the eldest sister. If someone saw this, they would definitely come to drive her away.

"I've already severed ties with the Luo family, yet you still call me elder sister?"

Luo Chentian's expression stiffened, then he replied:
"To Chen Tian, ​​his elder sister will always be his elder sister. Even if he leaves the Luo family, he will always respect you as his elder sister in his heart."

Luo Chentian's expression was serious, and there was no way he was faking it.

Upon hearing this, Luo Chujiu burst out laughing:

"Just kidding. I heard from the prince that you got third place in the first class. That's amazing! I came to give you a congratulatory gift."

"Did my elder sister come to give me a congratulatory gift?"

Luo Chentian couldn't believe what he was hearing. Why was his elder sister being so kind to him? "Yes, it's a congratulatory gift. Here, keep it safe. I specially went to the shop to buy it. I hope it will be useful to you."

Luo Chujiu prepared a fine inkstone and a wolf-hair brush, which were very precious, but she felt it was worthwhile to give them to Luo Chentian.

Luo Chentian was pleasantly surprised and touched to receive Luo Chujiu's gift.

"Thank you for the gift, elder sister. I thought..."

"What did you think? Did you think I had forgotten you long ago? Of course not. When I was in the Luo family, you were the only one who came to see me and brought me things. I have always remembered that. If someone is kind to me, I will repay them five times over, so don't be polite with me. I know you are different from the others in the Luo family."

Luo Chujiu patted his shoulder seriously and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Luo Chentian couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Yes, elder sister. But since you're visiting so late at night, do you have any maids with you? Perhaps I should escort you back?"

Luo Chentian was really worried about Luo Chujiu, a young woman, wandering around outside late at night.

"Alright, then take me back. I'll also show you around. You can come visit me at the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion anytime you're free."

Luo Chujiu said with a smile.

Luo Chentian was speechless, then shook his head and smiled before leaving the mansion with Luo Chujiu.

"Is my elder sister still living at the Imperial Preceptor's residence? How well does the Imperial Preceptor treat her?"

"My fourth senior brother is definitely good to me. He provides me with the best food, drink, clothes, and entertainment. He takes care of everything for me, so don't worry. Aren't you and your aunt overjoyed today?"

The two started chatting as they walked down the street.

"Yes, today is the first time I've eaten at the same table with my aunt, and she's very happy." Luo Chentian couldn't help but smile.

Upon hearing this, Luo Chujiu felt a pang of sympathy. To be fair, Luo Chentian would just be a high school kid in modern times, but being born in ancient times meant he had many things beyond his control.

"You're already the third-ranked scholar, your future is limitless. When you grow up, you can open your own household, bring your aunt to live with you, and you can eat at the same table with your aunt every day. There's nothing to be sentimental about."

It has to be said that Luo Chujiu's way of comforting people was unique, leaving Luo Chentian at a loss for words.

However, it also served as a reminder to Luo Chentian.

He is still young and cannot leave the Luo family now, but in a few years, when he has made achievements in the court, he can propose to separate his family and bring his concubine out. Wouldn't that be wonderful!

Looking into Luo Chentian's eyes, Luo Chujiu knew that she had understood the hidden meaning in her words, and nodded in satisfaction:

Children can be taught.

Soon, they arrived at the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

"Alright, that's enough for me. You should head back now and be careful on the road."

"Elder sister, you should also get some rest."

Luo Chujiu stood at the door, waved goodbye to Luo Chentian, and watched him walk away before going inside.

"Miss, where did you go in the middle of the night again! You didn't even tell me, making me worry about you!"

When Fei Yun got up in the middle of the night, she saw that Luo Chujiu's door was not closed. She thought the wind had blown it open, but when she got closer, Luo Chujiu was gone! Fei Yun was terrified!

Seeing Fei Yun's anxious expression, Luo Chu Jiu smiled:

"It's been so long, and you still haven't gotten used to my running around like this? You'd better get used to it sooner rather than later, because I'll be doing it again in the future."

(End of this chapter)