LOT – Chapter 114 A Gentleman’s Revenge Is Never Too Late: General Li Has Been Targeted

The two thieves were handed over to the authorities, and that cousin girl was also taken away.

As she was being dragged off, she kept crying about how wronged she was, saying that everyone was bullying her just because she was a helpless orphan.

Lin Mo couldn’t help but laugh at that. “I’ve seen shameless people before, but never anyone this shameless. How could she even say something like that?”

Bai Xiao, secretly munching on the jerky Lin Mo had bought, added: “If she really knew what shame was, she wouldn’t have done such a thing. Mm, by the way, this jerky is a bit tough, don’t buy from this shop again.”

This incident made everyone in the capital start to be wary of their distant relatives.

Especially those so-called cousins — if they were close kin with real blood ties, it was still manageable. The ones to watch out for most were those relatives who were connected so distantly that they might as well be strangers.

Emperor Xuande was having a meal while listening to Eunuch Li’s retelling of the matter. Ever since that little Lin girl entered the palace, his appetite had improved significantly.

“tsk, that Vice Minister of Personnel really is something. Why is he in such a rush when his child is still so young? Look at little Lin girl — she’s not in a hurry at all. Who knows, maybe fate will drop a son-in-law from the sky for her one day.”

Eunuch Li coughed lightly and whispered: “Your Majesty… the Vice Minister has a son. I fear a son-in-law won’t be dropping from the sky in this case.”

The emperor’s chopsticks paused. “Aiya, it’s all the same. Why bother fussing over such details.”

While they were happily “eating melon” (watching the drama), the Third Prince’s mansion was under a gloomy haze.

Actually, the Third Prince had done pretty well with his weight loss lately — he’d already shed eight pounds. But now, what the Third Princess Consort wanted most was for him to rebuild his muscles.

Expression blank, the Third Prince swung his sword mechanically. He vowed he’d never overeat again — these past days had nearly killed him.

“Put more strength in it! Who are you waving that flimsy thing for?!”

The Princess Consort rapped him with a stick, leaving him pitifully restarting his drills.

When could he finally go outside? He felt like he was rotting away in the house.

Soon, it would be the best season for spring outings, and he absolutely didn’t want to waste it being stuck at home.

Lin Mo and Bai Xiao were also thinking about spring outings. The weather was warming, spring had truly arrived.

Madam Lin directly handed Lin Mo over to Lin Ran. “These days, follow your elder sister out more often. You’re not that young anymore — you should socialize, get to know others. You probably don’t know many of the noble young ladies in the capital, right? I’m not saying you have to get close with them, but at the very least, you should recognize who they are.”

Lin Mo’s face was utterly blank.

【Why should I know them? We don’t share any common topics. Put a bunch of those girls together and it’s either poetry, songs, or which young master is the most handsome. As for handsome young masters in the capital — I know way more than they do! And when it comes to poetry and essays, I can’t even get a word in. What’s the point of me going?】

Lin Mo was deeply irritated. If she had the time, she’d rather be wandering the streets with Bai Xiao.

Bai Xiao comforted her: 【Don’t be upset, don’t be upset. This time, you won’t be disappointed. There’s a huge melon waiting for us!】

Madam Lin and Lin Ran both froze for a moment, exchanging glances.

A melon that big couldn’t be missed — but Madam Lin had matters at home and couldn’t leave.

“Watch your sister carefully. Eat melons if you must, but don’t let her get involved in anything,” Madam Lin instructed. She was truly worried about this mischievous girl meddling again.

The last time she attended a banquet, she’d ended up both quarreling and fighting, leaving her opponent beaten miserably. To this day, County Princess Yangning avoided her whenever she saw her.

Lin Ran nodded firmly. “Don’t worry, Mother, I’ll keep a good eye on her.”

With a melon dangling ahead, Lin Mo suddenly perked up, even becoming uncharacteristically eager.

“Hurry, hurry, let’s not be late!” She was even urging her elder sister along.

Bai Xiao, seeing her so anxious, couldn’t help but tease: 【Relax, relax. The main character hasn’t even arrived yet. Today’s melon is huge! And it’s related to General Li!】

Lin Mo grew even more curious. General Li only had one daughter, right? Could it be something to do with her?

Under Lin Mo’s nonstop prodding, Lin Ran had no choice but to take her over early.

By the time they arrived at the garden, there were already many young ladies present. Whether for spring outings or flower-viewing, girls now always gathered in groups, each forming their own circles.

When Lin Mo entered, everyone’s expression shifted subtly, before quickly smoothing over.

“Oh, Lord Lin is here! It’s rare for Lord Lin to join such gatherings.”

“Yes, yes, Lord Lin is usually busy with affairs. But when you’re free, you can always come play with us.”

After all, she was the one who brought melons to the table — they had to coax her well!

Of course, none of them dared to approach her first.

Lin Mo smiled politely at them, then immediately turned to Bai Xiao: 【So, who’s got the melon? Hurry and find out!】

The smiles on the girls’ faces froze. So direct, right after arriving?

Those with a clear conscience braced themselves to eat melon, while those hiding secrets felt their hearts thudding wildly.

Inside Lin Mo’s sleeve, Bai Xiao said: 【Today’s melon really is about General Li. You know he lost his wife early, right? Now he only has two sons and one daughter.】

Lin Mo: 【Yeah, I know. What’s the problem with that?】

Bai Xiao smirked: 【That’s exactly where the problem lies. Remember how I told you that ten years ago General Li tricked an enemy commander? That commander has nursed hatred ever since. Later, he planted agents in Dayong and had a noble girl stolen.】

【It’s one of those “true vs. fake daughter” stories. He left a fake one here while taking the real one back to raise. By the time the true daughter was found again, she’d already been brainwashed. Now, that true daughter’s mission is to marry General Li — and ensure he has no heirs left!】

Lin Mo felt like her brain was about to short-circuit. So complicated? To prepare revenge for so many years? Truly, “a gentleman’s revenge is never too late”!

All the girls present were stunned. Most of them could already guess who Bai Xiao was talking about.

Chen Luo’s face had gone deathly pale.

Bai Xiao continued: 【See that girl in yellow over there? That’s her. Her name is Chen Luo, and she’s already begun making contact with General Li.】

Lin Mo narrowed her eyes, secretly studying the girl. Then, with a tone of admiration, she said: 【She really is quite pretty. Looks about my sister’s age… but General Li could be her father, right?】

For real, how could this girl stomach it?!

Not that General Li was ugly, but he certainly wasn’t handsome either — and more importantly, the age gap was just way too much!