LOT – Chapter 183 Leading a Whole Crowd to Catch an Adulterer

The other person who caused trouble for his father every day was still making fun of Imperial Physician Xue’s son.

【This guy is so good at ruining his father’s reputation. He only cares about his own name but not his father’s? Truly his parents’ “good eldest son.”】

Lin Mo didn’t even feel like applauding him anymore. It was rare to find someone like this in the world.

Bai Xiao added excitedly: 【And that’s not all. This man even redeemed a courtesan. She’s living in East Alley now—where all the wealthy merchants stay. Those merchants think she’s Imperial Physician Xue’s mistress.】

Imperial Physician Xue sucked in a sharp breath. Heavens above, this unfilial brat is going to get him killed!

Imperial Physician Zhao didn’t even know what to say anymore. Normally, as imperial physicians, they didn’t need to attend morning court every day. But ever since Little Lord Lin appeared, attending court had practically become mandatory.

Imperial Physician Xue truly had it rough—so old already, yet his own son was ruining his reputation at this age.

Compared to that, after seeing the disaster that was Xue’s son, Lin Shangshu and Lin Qi suddenly felt their own “little troublemaker” wasn’t so bad after all.

Sure, Lin Mo caused nonsense every day, but at least she wasn’t that outrageous.

Meanwhile, Imperial Physician Xue’s son was currently wearing his father’s clothes, sporting a fake beard, and heading toward East Alley.

He was being relatively low‑key—after all, raising a courtesan as a mistress was not something one could boast about openly.

(Everyone: And yet you’re pinning that shameful reputation on your father? That’s your idea of keeping things low‑key??)

“Darling, why are you only here now? Don’t tell me you got bewitched by some little fox spirit again. Or did that woman at home stop you from coming out?”

This courtesan was named Qingyun—delicate and willow‑slim, always dressed in light green.

Xue’s son was a client she had carefully selected: not very smart, capable of redeeming her, and very easy to control. If she held onto him well, wealth and luxury were practically within reach.

Hadn’t he already bought her a house?

Imperial Physician Xue’s son giggled foolishly, utterly infatuated.

“I’ve just been busy lately. My father has been dragging me to study medicine every day—no time to come. I rushed over as soon as I was free.”

“My little beauty, I missed you so much. What little fox spirit could ever compare to you? And as for the one at home—she’s stiff and boring every day.”

At the mention of his wife, Xue Wei’s expression darkened.

The two were being all lovey‑dovey there, while Imperial Physician Xue was about to faint from anger.

Lin Mo, being rather “kind-hearted,” decided to remind him before they dispersed after court. But her “reminder” was… not subtle.

“Imperial Physician Xue, if you have time, you should visit East Alley. I saw your eldest son there being very close with a certain woman. I think she’s Chen Leqing’s. Your son and daughter‑in‑law shouldn’t be going to East Alley, right?”

Honestly, she wasn’t wrong—Lin Mo did often wander around the capital when she was bored and frequently visited East Alley.

There was a popular snack street there, filled with wealthy merchants. They had money to spend, so small vendors liked to set up stalls there.

Imperial Physician Xue nodded stiffly.

Lin Mo frowned at his unpleasant expression and asked Bai Xiao: 【Does he not believe me? Should I take him there right now?】

Bai Xiao: 【We can go right now. His son went out again today—you might catch something good.】

Everyone: Oh? So bold?

The others also looked eager—they really didn’t mind seeing the show.

It was their first time seeing someone betray their father this badly.

Imperial Physician Xue wanted to slip away—he had no desire to parade his family scandal in front of everyone. He was about to make an excuse when Lin Mo thumped her chest and declared:

“Imperial Physician Xue, I know you might not believe me, but I’m a warm‑hearted person. How about I take you there myself?”

“Your son seems to have bought a house outside. I know where it is. Come on! I’ll take you!”

Imperial Physician Xue was practically dragged into the air.

No need! Really, no need! I can investigate quietly at home! I don’t need this much ‘enthusiasm’!!

Everyone behind them: Hurry! Run! The show is starting!

The emperor—who had only eaten half a melon so far—was anxiously changing clothes.

“Hurry up! Or I won’t make it in time! Get this dragon robe off me! Bring my coarse clothes!”

Emperor Xuande was in such a rush—terrified he would miss the freshest gossip.

Lin Mo dragged a little old man all the way from one end of the capital to the other. Her stamina was truly impressive.

To make sure the melon-eating went smoothly, she even generously contributed her own carriage.

“Come on, come on! Everyone get in!”

“Dad, big brother— scoot to the corner! I have to show Imperial Physician Xue what kind of son he raised today!”

Imperial Physician Xue was forcibly stuffed into the carriage.

He felt completely numb. He used to enjoy watching other people’s scandals, but he never imagined such a thing would happen to him.

He always believed he had raised his children strictly. He had high hopes for his eldest son—the boy had talent in medicine, so he intended to let him follow his path.

Not wealthy, perhaps, but being an imperial physician was respectable. Even if he resigned later and opened a clinic, supporting the whole family wouldn’t be an issue.

Never expected the son he placed his hopes on would be this disappointing.

When they reached East Alley, Lin Mo immediately noticed a huge crowd behind them.

“Oh? So many people came along! You’re all concerned about Imperial Physician Xue too?”

Everyone nodded quickly.

“Yes, yes! We’ve also mistaken his son for him before since they dress alike. Now we realized we were totally wrong and wanted to see what’s really going on.”

A decent excuse—Lin Mo didn’t suspect anything.

【Hurry! Hurry! Those two are in the middle of some intense action! We need to catch them in the act!】

Bai Xiao’s voice was so excited it was almost cracking. Lin Qi desperately wanted to cover his mouth.

With great momentum, Lin Mo led a massive group straight to the house.

The door wasn’t locked—only left ajar. People here were wealthy merchants, and the area was safe, so nobody entered others’ houses casually.

Lin Mo immediately pushed the door open and ran straight toward the main room.

Minister Lin lunged forward and grabbed her, restraining her.

“Stop! Let Imperial Physician Xue go first!”

What if she barged in and saw something indecent?!