LOT – Chapter 123 Bringing Everyone Along to Watch the Young Couple in Love

The eldest young lady also brought that scholar over. And to be fair, the scholar was indeed quite good-looking, exuding a gentle and refined air. You wouldn’t be able to tell that he was someone who valued money above all else.

When Qian He left, he glanced at the scholar, and the scholar returned him a gentle smile.

“Father.” The eldest young lady greeted the Grand Commandant while signaling to the scholar with her eyes.

“I’ve met Lord Grand Commandant.” The scholar behaved with neither servility nor arrogance. Seeing this, a flicker of satisfaction flashed in the Grand Commandant’s eyes.

This person seemed decent, and his looks matched his daughter’s. It was just that his status was a bit lacking.

“I already know about you and my daughter. Anyway, let me make myself clear — I absolutely will not allow my daughter to marry a penniless scholar.”

The eldest young lady’s face instantly changed. Hadn’t Father said he didn’t oppose them anymore? What was this he was saying now?

The Grand Commandant continued, “I also know you have some ability to make money. My only demand is this: in the next imperial examination, you must pass and achieve a high rank. I’m not asking for complete equality in status, but my daughter must absolutely not suffer any grievances!”

Both his daughters were raised lovingly by him. Now one after the other they refused to listen to him, which was really making him worry to death.

His younger daughter had also been running out every day recently, saying she was going to listen to storytellers.

The scholar smiled gently and said, “To be honest, My Lord, I was already planning to give my all for this imperial examination. I absolutely won’t let the young lady suffer with me. If I fail this time, I’ll willingly leave the capital.”

Hearing this, the Grand Commandant nodded slightly.

This man still appeared to be a gentleman.

In fact, in his heart, the Grand Commandant had already accepted him. After all, even the system had vouched for this man’s character.

He might be a bit fond of money, but who isn’t nowadays?

Even the emperor loves money — the emperor truly treats wealth as more important than anything else.

“You said it yourself, I didn’t force you. Before you meet these requirements, I demand that you not see each other again, so as not to tarnish my daughter’s reputation.”

One side was the man she liked, the other was her father — the eldest young lady’s heart was truly complicated now.

Although Father agreed she and An Lang could be together, his condition was far too high.

Some people never pass the imperial examinations in their entire lives. An Lang hadn’t even reached adulthood yet; how could this be so easy?

The eldest young lady originally wanted to say something more, but was silenced by a single glare from her father.

The Grand Commandant was really about to explode with anger. These daughters he had raised — each one was siding with outsiders. Everything he did was for her sake, to ensure she could live a better life in the future.

If this fellow never passed the examinations, wouldn’t she end up living a hard life with him? Was she supposed to spend her whole life as the wife of a lowly scholar?

Bai Xiao was at that moment relaying everything happening over there to Lin Mo.

Lin Mo actually approved of the Grand Commandant’s approach. This was what a father ought to do.

“I think this young lady is a bit lovestruck. The Grand Commandant is clearly looking out for her. Luckily he’s taken a liking to this An Mi because he’s decent — if he were a bad person, she would definitely suffer a loss.”

Bai Xiao nodded in agreement. “Exactly. This must be what they call a fool’s good fortune. Look at you — such a fool — yet you got a system like me bound to you. That proves the saying has some truth to it.”

Lin Mo chuckled and directly kicked him.

There were plenty of people in the capital paying attention to the Grand Commandant’s household. Many were interested in that eldest young lady and that An Mi.

The scholar’s name was quite pleasant, too — An Mi. Even his surname was rare.

After keeping herself in check for two days, Lin Mo finally couldn’t help it and went to watch the drama unfold.

“Now we’ll just wait here. Today the eldest young lady is sneaking out to meet An Mi. We’ll follow her.” Bai Xiao had already gathered today’s intel — when it came to gossip, he was absolutely serious and professional.

Lin Mo nodded solemnly. “Don’t worry. I’m good at watching drama. This is just tailing someone, and following her can also protect the young lady’s safety. A delicate young woman going out is dangerous.”

The eldest young lady, just after climbing over the wall into a corner: “…”

Couldn’t you two find a more hidden place? Just squatting in the corner — do you really think no one can see you?

But she was still touched that the two of them were concerned for her safety.

Still, her feelings were complicated. Mainly because Lord Lin always had a crowd of people around her, and many were watching her movements.

She had sneaked out, but surely there were many people secretly following behind. How was she supposed to meet An Lang like this?

【Careful, careful — the eldest young lady just climbed over the wall! She’s over in that corner!】

Bai Xiao had shrunk himself and hidden inside Lin Mo’s pocket. Lin Mo’s clothes even had a little pouch now, specially made for Bai Xiao to hide in.

The two of them together were far too conspicuous, so one person was better. Bai Xiao had found himself a perfect excuse for slacking off.

The eldest young lady thought for a while and ultimately decided to go meet her lover.

It was just that quite a few people were trailing her behind.

Lin Mo sneaked after her, and behind Lin Mo crept an even bigger crowd.

“I knew Lord Lin couldn’t stay quiet for long. These past two days she’s been far too quiet, so quiet it seemed unbelievable. And now look — here she is.”

“As the saying goes, when Lord Lin is quiet, she must be up to mischief. How true!”

Dragged along by the Prefect, the Grand Commandant also followed behind.

“Don’t get too worked up later. Seriously, why did you have to stop the two from meeting? They’re at the age of falling in love and you just went and split them up.”

The Prefect spoke mockingly without restraint, and the Grand Commandant really wanted to hit him.

“Be quiet! If we’re discovered, you’re dead!”

This Bai Xiao was really scatterbrained. Every time he came to watch gossip, a big group would end up trailing behind, yet he never noticed.

But this also showed he always focused all his attention on the gossip instead of himself.

Mainly, he also didn’t know so many people could hear their inner voices.

“Big Miss, why are you here? You didn’t sneak out, did you?”

When An Mi saw the eldest young lady, he was stunned.

She ran over with a smile and said, “It’s just that we haven’t seen each other for so long. I thought I’d come meet you. How have you been recently? My father hasn’t made things hard for you, has he?”

Hearing her words, An Mi frowned in disapproval. “A young lady going out like this is far too dangerous. No, I must send you back!”

Lin Mo: 【A true gentleman!】

Bai Xiao: 【Not swayed by beauty!】

Everyone behind them: … Could this system stop using idioms like that? If you don’t know how to use them, don’t just throw them around!