LOT – Chapter 153 A Disgusting Family

“Save me, I beg you, please save me! If you save me, my uncle will definitely reward you! Hurry and drag this madman away!”

The woman tied up was crying so hard that snot and tears flowed all over her face. She only wanted to find herself a good husband — how did things turn out like this?

How could Wei Zheng’an, who looked so handsome, actually hit a woman — and hit her this badly?

Lin Mo looked at the woman who was already beaten beyond recognition and clicked her tongue twice in disgust. “I know Young Master Wei. He would never hit someone for no reason. Speak — what did you do?”

After asking, Lin Mo still wasn’t at ease and asked Bai Xiao: 【This won’t cause any major harm to his body, right? Should we call the imperial physician first?】

Bai Xiao replied: 【It’s nothing serious. This ‘Bright Moon’ powder is mushroom powder ground fine, but the mushroom content isn’t that high. At most it numbs the nerves a bit, but it won’t cause serious injury. His body will metabolize it on its own.】

Looking at Wei Zheng’an rolling on the ground in silly laughter, Bai Xiao sighed sympathetically:
【He really is pitiful… It’s fine to call the physician. Have him knock him out first — it’s not good for him to keep going crazy like this.】

The two exchanged a look, then immediately rushed off to look for Imperial Physician Zhao.

The prefectural governor’s daughter, who expected them to rescue her:
??? Why are you leaving! At least untie me first!

The Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review had already rushed over in a panic — of course he’d be anxious when something happened to his son.

On the way, Lin Mo and Bai Xiao ran into Imperial Physician Zhao, who was also hurrying over.

Seeing several officials hurrying along, Lin Mo asked curiously: 【Are they competing in speed walking through the garden? These officials sure know how to enjoy life.】

Bai Xiao: 【Maybe they’re just very dedicated to maintaining their figures.】

The officials: …

Two little ancestors, why are you here? Shouldn’t you be with Young Master Wei?!

Lin Mo spotted the situation in the crowd and flashed over in an instant. Imperial Physician Zhao was startled so badly he almost stumbled.

Lin Mo and Bai Xiao exchanged a glance, grabbed Imperial Physician Zhao from both sides, and took off running toward the scene. While running, they shouted:

“Something happened — it’s a life‑or‑death emergency! Physician Zhao, sorry in advance!”

Imperial Physician Zhao: !!! Don’t run so fast! I’m old — I can’t handle this!

The surrounding officials hurried after them — partly out of genuine concern, partly because they wanted to see the drama.

When the large group arrived, the scene they saw was Wei Zheng’an sleeping soundly with his head resting on the threshold.

The woman tied to the pillar looked utterly hopeless. Judging from her swollen face, she had definitely been beaten badly.

The three princes, who received the news late, stared at her appearance with somewhat twisted expressions.

The Third Prince said with disgust, “No need to think — we all know what this woman was trying to do. Being beaten like this serves her right!”

The Crown Prince: “To use such filthy schemes… truly vile!”

The Second Prince: “Her cheeks are actually quite symmetrical. Young Master Wei’s beating technique is impressive — he’d be suitable for the Ministry of Justice.”

Crown Prince & Third Prince: …

How is that your focus?! What does symmetrical beating have to do with the Ministry of Justice?!

While Imperial Physician Zhao examined the unconscious Wei Zheng’an, Lin Mo and Bai Xiao went to interrogate the tied woman.

“Everyone is here now. Speak — what happened? And don’t give me any nonsense. Otherwise my fist is going up.”

Lin Mo despised people who used drugs the most. If you like someone, you can pursue them openly. Dayong is very open‑minded — men pursuing women and women pursuing men are both normal.

Relationships also break up all the time — why resort to such repulsive methods?

Faced with so many people and Lin Mo’s raised fist, the woman burst into loud sobs.

“What did I do wrong? I only wanted to find myself a husband! In Liangzhou, my older sister married my brother‑in‑law the same way!”

A nearby official clicked his tongue. Suddenly, he smelled corruption. Was the Liangzhou Prefect really acting like a local tyrant? His own daughter could even snatch a man?

Lin Mo slammed a fist into the woman — forced bridenapping was also unacceptable!

Bai Xiao explained: 【In Liangzhou, the prefect really isn’t decent. Their eldest son forcibly seized women, the second son frequented brothels, and the eldest daughter — this woman’s sister — took a fancy to a scholar. She threatened and forced the scholar to marry her. Afraid he’d pass the imperial exam, they destroyed all his exam materials.】

Everyone on site clenched their fists in anger. Lord Li had already pulled out a brush and started taking notes.

Lin Mo punched the woman again. No wonder she dared to drug someone — the whole family was rotten from top to bottom!

【I’m so angry I could kill someone. This entire family should be executed!】

This family lived better than capital officials, acting like tyrants in poor, struggling Liangzhou. With such people, the region could never grow.

If they weren’t corrupt, Lin Mo would eat her shoes.

Seeing Lin Mo fuming so hard her face was red, Bai Xiao quickly comforted her: 【Don’t be angry. It’s not as bad as you think. That scholar is actually very capable. Though he married that woman, he’s kept his distance and secretly collected evidence of the whole family’s crimes. He’s friends with An Mi — the Grand Tutor’s daughter’s lover — and they’ve already sent the evidence to the Grand Tutor’s residence.】

The Grand Tutor, currently eating melon seeds as he listened: ??? What? What does this have to do with me?!

The tied woman looked completely hopeless now. She never expected that liking one man would cause someone to dig out her family’s entire criminal history.

It was over. Completely over.

Lin Mo felt instantly better. Looking at the woman’s ashen face, she clapped twice and knocked her unconscious.

The Grand Tutor immediately ordered people to fetch the evidence. Since they had it, they had to act fast — no letting parasites keep living in luxury.

Watching the officials gather to discuss the matter, Lin Mo gave them a sincere thumbs‑up:

【The officials of Great Yong are so efficient! The evidence was just sent, yet someone already brought it to the temporary palace — impressive!】

Bai Xiao: 【Exactly. Luckily, the Grand Tutor suddenly craved the thin pancakes made at home and sent someone back to fetch them. They just happened to bring the evidence along.】

The Grand Tutor, who randomly made up an excuse: …

Why does it sound like I’m someone who cares only about food?

Sending someone galloping home just for a pancake…

Really makes him seem like a corrupt official!