LOT – Chapter 17 A Gentleman Uses His Words, Not His Fists

The outcome of the matter was that Liu Xuan and the Marquis of Changning’s daughter were officially done for, and that mistress was immediately sent away.

As for those two children—although the system knew who their real father was—matters involving family bloodlines were no small affair.

So, the children were also sent off to live on a manor estate. Becoming young masters was out of the question, and they’d simply live out ordinary, unremarkable lives. At most, the Liu family would ensure they had enough to eat and wear.

When Lin Mo heard about this outcome, she couldn’t help but feel a little emotional: [Actually, having no worries about food or clothing is already pretty good. Most ordinary families still have to hustle to survive. As long as those two kids don’t self-destruct, they’ll be able to live peacefully for the rest of their lives.]

System: [The main problem was having such a mother. If that mistress hadn’t gone after Second Master Liu, their bloodline wouldn’t have gotten muddled. Their fate would definitely have been better than this.]

[There’s no advanced technology for paternity testing here, and blood-dripping to recognize kin isn’t even scientific. So really, those two kids were ruined by their own mother.]

Everyone else who heard about it felt conflicted as well. The Liu family’s scandal had become a complete joke. The Marquis of Changning’s household was really just the unlucky collateral damage.

Once a family of scholarly nobility for generations, the Liu family’s reputation had taken a nosedive.

“You sure have ruined the Liu family,” a well-dressed young lady said as she approached Lin Ran. “The Liu family still has two unmarried daughters, and thanks to your sister, their lives are now ruined.”

This girl didn’t look like someone to mess with, and her tone was anything but friendly.

Lin Ran frowned and stepped away from her. “County Princess of Yangning, what kind of nonsense are you spouting? How did my sister ruin the Liu family’s daughters? It’s Liu Xuan himself who disgraced the Liu family.”

“Besides, my sister and the system only communicate mentally—they never speak aloud. If you don’t want to hear it, then don’t listen. No one’s forcing you.”

“If this whole thing hadn’t come to light, the one to suffer would have been the Marquis of Changning’s daughter. Her entire life could’ve been ruined. You feel bad for the Liu family’s daughters—how about a little sympathy for the marquis’ daughter? If I remember correctly, isn’t the Marquis of Changning’s family related to yours by blood?”

Lin Ran’s calm and direct words left the County Princess of Yangning completely speechless.

“How dare you speak to me like this! I’m a county princess personally titled by His Majesty!”

Unable to win the argument, the princess began pulling rank. She’d been coddled her whole life, and only Lin Ran ever dared talk to her this way.

Lin Ran looked at her furious expression and replied coolly, “Your title was earned through your father’s sacrifice. You should be even more mindful of your behavior. If your arrogance ends up tarnishing your father’s name, even if you regret it, it’ll be too late.”

Just as Lin Ran finished speaking, the County Princess of Yangning slapped her.

Lin Ran hadn’t expected her to actually resort to violence.

The loud smack drew everyone’s attention.

Lin Mo, who had been chatting with the system just moments ago, turned at the sound and saw her eldest sister get slapped.

Lin Qi and Madam Lin’s faces instantly darkened. The Marquis of Changning’s heir looked like he wanted to murder someone.

This crazy woman again! And she hit the eldest daughter of the Lin family? Was she trying to let Lin Mo find out about all the messy things she’d done?

“You dare hit my sister?! You’re asking for it!”

Lin Mo didn’t hesitate. She launched herself forward and threw a punch straight at the princess, giving her an instant black eye.

But that wasn’t enough. Lin Mo tackled her to the ground, straddled her waist, and began slapping her left and right.

As she hit her, she growled furiously, “Even my parents have never laid a hand on my sister—and you dare hit her?! I’m going to rip your face apart!”

The system egged her on enthusiastically: [Harder! Use more force! Left-right combo!]

Fueled by the system’s cheers, Lin Mo got even fiercer. The onlookers were completely stunned, frozen in shock.

Even Lin Ran was momentarily stunned where she stood.

The Marquis of Changning’s heir was the first to snap out of it. “Somebody, quick! Pull them apart!” Both of these girls were like ancestral treasures!

As the maids moved to separate them, the County Princess of Yangning seized the chance to punch Lin Mo.

Seeing her little sister get hit, Lin Ran immediately stomped down hard, shouting, “How dare you hit my sister?! Are you tired of living?!”

Lin Ran had always had a stellar reputation. Nearly every virtue imaginable could be used to describe her. But in that moment, she completely shattered her image.

Lin Qi had originally wanted to rush forward the moment his youngest sister got slapped, but he was held back by the other young men nearby.

If a group of men were to charge in while the women were fighting, the nature of the situation would completely change.

“Gentlemen use words, not fists! Ladies, please stop fighting!”

System: [Exactly, a gentleman uses words, not fists.]

Everyone who heard that thought the system was finally going to persuade Lin Mo to calm down—but they didn’t expect what came next.

[A gentleman uses words, not fists. Host, use your mouth—bite her!]

Lin Mo obediently responded with a loud “aowu!” and bit down fiercely, immediately prompting a scream of agony. The County Princess of Yangning had been bitten—right on the chest.

Seeing this, Lin Ran silently backed out of the fight. This was too brutal! Why did it suddenly feel like her little sister didn’t need her help at all?

Everyone present instinctively turned their heads away—this scene was… not exactly pleasant to witness.

Was that really what “a gentleman uses words, not fists” meant?! If you’re going to bite someone, can’t you at least choose a more decent spot? Biting someone’s chest right in front of a crowd—what kind of madness was this?!

But Lin Mo didn’t care who was watching. She was very into it. After biting the left side, she went for the right. After the right, she chomped down on the neck. The County Princess of Yangning had basically lost all ability to fight back at this point.

She was writhing on the ground in pain, rolling back and forth, but no matter how she twisted, she couldn’t shake off Lin Mo, who clung to her like she was glued on.

One of the young men beside Lin Qi spoke with a complicated expression, “Your sister truly is… one of a kind. I’ve never met a woman quite like her.”

The others all nodded hastily. In all their years, this was their first time seeing such a girl—and their first time seeing this kind of fighting style.

It took a massive effort from the nearby maids and older women to finally separate the two. Lin Mo ended up with nothing more than some messy hair, but the County Princess of Yangning… she was in no state to be seen.

What’s worse, her injuries looked ambiguous. Her chest area was soaked, her neck was covered in red and purple bite marks, her clothes were all disheveled, and her swollen face looked like a pig’s head.

In short—one word: miserable.

The system burst out laughing at the sight of the County Princess in that state: [Hahahaha! Beautifully done! That’s how you fight! Doesn’t matter how—just win!]

Lin Mo wiped her nose with her thumb in a particularly cool pose and said, “You slapped my sister once, and I beat the hell out of you. We’re even now. But if you dare lay a single finger on my sister again, I promise you’ll end up even worse!”

The County Princess of Yangning had been completely beaten into submission and immediately nodded. This girl was a lunatic! She might not be able to beat her, but she could definitely avoid her!

No wonder Lin Ran usually didn’t bring Lin Mo out to social events. And that system—was just as crazy! Giving her tips, no less!