Once matters in Ming City were settled, True Monarch Qingyun remembered to resolve Lin Qi's problem and did not linger.
The next day, she bade farewell to the Lord of Ming City.
But before they could set out, news arrived from Wine Immortal Pavilion.
Luo Ci's biological father—was dead!
When Luo Ci heard the news, he froze in a daze, unable to come back to his senses for a long while.
He tugged at Chen Yun's sleeve, his eyes red as he demanded, "You're talking nonsense! How could my father possibly be dead?!"
"Just a few days ago, Father sent me pastries and said that when I grew up, I would return to inherit the Luo Family! I haven't grown up yet—how could he possibly be dead?!"
Luo Ci cried and shouted himself hoarse. Like every child whose world had collapsed, he screamed without reason, refusing to believe the news no matter what.
Chen Yun lowered his head and bowed respectfully. "Fifth Young Master, every word this subordinate has spoken is true. Please hurry to the Luo Family to mourn!"
Luo Ci looked helplessly and blankly at his master.
True Monarch Qingyun guessed that Luo Ci's biological father's sudden death likely hid another story, perhaps even involving secrets of the Luo Family.
She did not want Lin Qi and Yuan Xi to be drawn into it.
After some thought, True Monarch Qingyun gently stroked Luo Ci's head. "Whether it is true or false, go back to the Luo Family and see your father first. Once I have sent your senior sisters back to Zonglei Peak, I will go to the Luo Family to accompany you."
"Master?" Luo Ci clutched her sleeve, fearful and worried.
True Monarch Qingyun said to Chen Yun, "Please convey my apologies to the Luo Family Head."