LOT – Chapter 107 Is the Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices Going to Rebel?

Lin Mo’s gaze was far too intense, and Bai Xiao felt an immense pressure under it.

The main thing was—this was such a huge piece of gossip, he also wanted to see it with his own eyes. After all, hearing about it and witnessing it firsthand were two entirely different things.

Looking at the peacock-faced Hua with his dark expression, Bai Xiao assumed the air of a lofty master and said, “Your family has run into some problems. If you don’t resolve them properly, it may very well affect your parents’ relationship. If you allow us to come along, we can certainly help you solve this matter.”

Lin Mo nodded like crazy in her heart: 【Exactly, exactly! Isn’t this exactly a marital crisis? They’ve already started fighting at home.】

Everyone else’s eyes were also filled with expectation—they had to find some way to secretly follow along!

Wei Zheng’an thought about the current state of his household. Yes, this truly needed to be resolved. If Lord Xiao Lin and the system came along, they would definitely be able to fix things.

After thinking it over, he decided to just let it go and said, “Fine! We’ll leave now!”

Lin Mo: 【Oh yeah! Xiao Bai, you’re the best!】

Bai Xiao threw her a smug look: 【Of course! Who do you think I am? I’m the all-knowing, all-powerful system!】

Qin Zheng also trotted after them eagerly, leaving the others behind to rack their brains for ways to join in on the gossip.

What to do, what to do! What excuse could they use to tag along and watch?

Inside the Wei household, chaos reigned.

“You said you haven’t been sneaking around outside? Then what’s with this sachet?!”

Madam Wei directly kicked Lord Wei so hard that his eyes almost rolled back.

“My lady! This really isn’t my sachet. Aren’t all my sachets made by your own hands? This one isn’t mine!”

The Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices was practically on the verge of tears. He was a proper, upright man—how could he possibly be having an affair!

If he wanted women, it would be simple enough—taking a concubine wasn’t forbidden. But he respected and cherished his wife, and besides, he wasn’t much interested in such things.

Just as Lin Mo and Bai Xiao stepped inside, a shoe came flying at them. Lin Mo reacted swiftly, pulling Bai Xiao aside.

Bai Xiao reflexively reached out and caught it.

Wei Zheng’an and Qin Zheng both froze in shock at the sight.

Lin Mo inwardly gushed: 【Amazing! Your reaction speed is incredible!】

Bai Xiao fumed: 【You actually used me as a shield! Are we still supposed to be the best of partners?!】

If he hadn’t caught that shoe, it would’ve smashed into his face by now.

Lin Mo gave her a flattering grin: 【But that’s because I know how capable you are! Otherwise I wouldn’t have pulled you forward. The capable should do more, right?】

At this point, the quarreling couple finally regained their senses.

Madam Wei pulled down her sleeves in one smooth motion and instantly transformed back into a refined noblewoman.

“Oh my, Lord Xiao Lin is here. I must apologize for letting you see such a shameful scene.”

Seeing his mother smiling so warmly, Wei Zheng’an shrank his neck, feeling deeply wronged.

Tsk—why was her attitude so different toward him and his father? Such obvious double standards!

That was Bai Xiao’s cue to shine. With his beautiful face set in solemn lines, he said, “Please, the two of you mustn’t quarrel. I know why you’ve been fighting, but this is indeed a misunderstanding.”

The Vice Minister was so close to tears. For the first time, he felt truly grateful for the system—this time, it had really saved his life!

Madam Wei cast a cold glance at her aggrieved husband before turning to Bai Xiao with a soft smile: “What misunderstanding? Would the young master please explain clearly?”

Lin Mo muttered inwardly: 【Well, you’ll have to ask your son’s page boy about that.】

Bai Xiao said, “I just cast a divination. The quarrel is over a sachet, is it not? That sachet does not belong to the lord here—it belongs to your son’s servant.”

“That servant disguised himself as your young master to visit a brothel, and even exchanged personal tokens with one of the courtesans. This sachet was given to him by that courtesan.”

The Vice Minister was so furious his head nearly spun. “Worthless brat! You can’t even control your own servant? Go summon him at once!”

Wei Zheng’an shivered under his father’s wrath and immediately sent for the page.

Lin Mo sighed as she watched: 【Alas, the Vice Minister took a beating for nothing.】

Everyone else present: …

Meanwhile, outside the Wei residence, countless people were hiding—even perched up in the trees.

“Careful, careful! Don’t let me fall!”

“Stop shoving! Why’d you have to be so fat? Couldn’t you have lost some weight first?”

“Why’d you bring your whole family along? The place is cramped enough already—one person would’ve been enough!”

Passing townsfolk: …???

What on earth were these nobles up to now? They were getting harder and harder to understand.

“Has something happened at the Vice Minister’s residence? With so many people hiding out here… Could it be a rebellion?”

One passerby immediately leapt to wild conclusions.

“That can’t be it. If it were rebellion, the Imperial Guards would be here. But clearly, something’s going on inside.”

Those eavesdroppers: …

Were they really that obvious? They’d thought their hiding was flawless!

Inside, Lin Mo and Bai Xiao were thoroughly enjoying the drama.

The Wei family of three was practically being driven mad by the page.

Although Hua Peacock liked to play around, he had never visited a brothel.

But this scoundrel had used his identity to go carousing! If word of this spread, how could he still show his face in the capital?

Sure, plenty of men visited brothels, but there was a clear hierarchy in the capital:

Sons of noble families who kept themselves pure were the top tier.

Those with a bit of charm and romance came second.

Those who frequented brothels ranked third!

This servant had directly shoved him down into the lowest tier!

Even if he couldn’t be considered top class, he was at least a second-tier gentleman—romantic, not debauched! That was what made a true man!

“I was wrong, I was wrong, my lady! I truly know my mistake! Please spare my life!”

This page boy had grown up alongside Hua Peacock, treated almost like a second young master. Apart from preparing his ink and brushes, he hardly had to do anything at all.

With such treatment, his actions were the epitome of ingratitude.

Lin Mo looked at the page, crying bitterly on the ground, and felt nothing but contempt.

【Xiao Bai, why are there so many ungrateful people in this world? Look at this one—delicate, pampered, clearly never suffered a day. Even if he wasn’t raised in luxury, his life was surely much easier than ordinary folk.】

Bai Xiao: 【People are greedy. And this isn’t even his first offense—he even got one of the maids pregnant before.】

Everyone present: !!!

The page collapsed in despair: It’s over!