LOT – Chapter 21 The Frugal Prime Minister and the Melon Drama at the Prime Minister’s Residence!

Chapter 21 The Frugal Prime Minister and the Melon Drama at the Prime Minister’s Residence!

After the last banquet incident, Lin Mo had become the center of attention at every major social gathering. After all, who doesn’t love a juicy melon (gossip)?

“Why am I suddenly so popular? Could it be that my dazzling personality charmed everyone at the last banquet?” Lin Mo looked at the pile of invitation cards in front of her, grinning with satisfaction.

The system replied: [Maybe. I mean, they’ve probably never seen a girl like you before, so they might just be… curious.]

Lin Mo’s smile instantly vanished. [What’s that supposed to mean? Are you looking down on me?!]

The system quickly backpedaled: [Of course not! I meant “curious” in a good way! You’re my host—how could I ever look down on you?]

[Come on, let’s hurry to the Prime Minister’s daughter’s banquet. There’s a big melon waiting for us!]

Perfect—Lin Mo’s attention was instantly diverted. Nothing beat the allure of fresh gossip.

This time, only the two sisters went. Madam Lin was too embarrassed to leave her husband behind again, and Lin Qi was busy preparing for exams, so it was just Lin Mo and Lin Ran heading out together.

“Keep an eye on your sister. Don’t let her go crazy at someone else’s banquet.”

That was Minister Lin’s only request. He didn’t care if she gossiped—just as long as she didn’t go off the rails and start hitting people again.

Lin Ran’s mouth twitched. She honestly didn’t even dare imagine what kind of image their father had of her younger sister anymore.

“Don’t worry, Father. I’ll keep a close watch on Mo’er. She’s not the type to lose control. She just… has a big heart, that’s all.”

Minister Lin replied with a blank face: “She doesn’t have a big heart. She’s just short a few brain cells.”

Lin Ran: ………

On the way to the Prime Minister’s residence, Lin Mo and the system were practically rubbing their hands together in excitement.

[Host, let’s find a good spot to enjoy the melon later. Today’s melon is extra juicy! Super rare too!]

Lin Mo nodded eagerly: [Leave it to me! Scouting good melon-watching spots is my specialty!]

Lin Ran’s mouth twitched again. A rare melon? Why did it feel like the Prime Minister’s family was about to be seriously unlucky?

But the system went quiet after that. Maybe it was saving the reveal for when the drama unfolded live.

When they arrived at the Prime Minister’s residence, they were actually greeted by the steward personally—quite the honor.

The other guests even made way for the two sisters as they entered.

As Lin Ran passed by one young lady, she overheard her whispering to her companion:

“See her? That’s the Lin family’s second daughter—the one who bit Lady Yangning’s chest at the last banquet.”

Lin Ran took a deep breath. Stay calm, stay calm. It’s just a little gossip. There’s probably going to be a lot more like this in the future. I should get used to it now.

Meanwhile, carefree Lin Mo didn’t notice the looks people were giving her at all. She and the system were fired up and ready to hunt down the melon.

Lin Mo: [Quick! Tell me where the melon is! Who’s got the melon?!]

Everyone nearby perked up immediately— Gossip alert!

The system hadn’t responded yet when the eldest son of the Prime Minister’s family arrived.

“Greetings, Little Lord Lin. My father often speaks highly of your talents and exceptional temperament at home. It’s truly impressive to meet you in person today.”

The crowd looked at this young master with strange expressions: “Are you serious? Do these words really apply to this Little Lord Lin?!”

Lin Mo, on the other hand, was feeling quite pleased with the compliment. “Oh, not at all. The Prime Minister is also an outstanding person. He holds a high position but remains frugal and diligent—truly a rare and good official.”

The system chimed in: [Exactly, exactly. He’s so frugal! Last time, he even had a leaf of vegetable stuck in his teeth for breakfast and used it as lunch.]

The system’s tone was unusually sincere, making it hard to tell whether it was mocking or praising Lin Mo’s words. But Lin Mo herself was speaking with pure sincerity.

The eldest son of the Prime Minister’s family’s expression stiffened slightly. No wonder his father had insisted on brushing his teeth the moment he returned that morning, then had the family check them afterward. It was because of that incident!

Every day, when his father went to court, he would meticulously clean his teeth and ask people to inspect them afterward. At the time, he hadn’t understood why his father insisted on doing this. Now, he finally understood.

The surrounding people were struggling to hold back their laughter, their faces twitching. Is this how frugality is demonstrated? They realized that this Little Lord Lin had a habit of misusing idioms and allusions.

It was the same with his last comment about “a gentleman speaks but does not act,” and now this frugality.

The Lin family’s eldest son and daughter were both famous as talented scholars. How was this Little Lord Lin so different from them?

Everyone’s gaze occasionally shifted to Lin Ran, who was standing nearby, already numb to the situation.

“Everyone, please, do come in. This banquet isn’t anything formal, just a gathering for everyone to enjoy together.”

The eldest son of the Prime Minister’s family was already afraid of Lin Mo, fearing she would reveal more embarrassing details about his father. One instance of embarrassment was enough—he couldn’t afford another.

Once inside, Lin Mo found a small corner to sit down. Her area quickly filled with people, but they kept a certain distance from her.

Lin Mo placed her tea and snacks in front of her, then excitedly turned to the system: [Let’s start soon. I can’t wait to eat the melon! The Prime Minister’s house surely has the juiciest melons!]

Everyone mentally nodded in agreement. “Yes, yes! Let’s get started! We can’t wait to enjoy the juicy gossip from the Prime Minister’s house.”

The young masters and misses of the Prime Minister’s residence, who were originally planning to watch the show, looked on in confusion. “We hosted this banquet to let you enjoy our gossip and snack on our melons. Why is it that you’re now eating our melons instead?!”

These young masters and misses were now in a whirlwind of thoughts. Their family hadn’t done anything illegal, right? They hadn’t been involved in corruption, had they?

Well, they didn’t know for sure—perhaps they should ask their father! But surely not!

Sweat was beginning to bead on their foreheads.

The system eagerly announced: [Come, come! Today, I’m introducing you to a melon called the ‘Lily Melon’!]

Lin Mo gasped. [Lily Melon! Are you saying there’s a love affair between two women in the Prime Minister’s house?!]

The crowd also gasped. Though they didn’t fully understand what “Lily Melon” meant, they were aware of what a love affair between two women was. Here, it was referred to as “Mirror Polishing Love.”

Everyone’s gaze frequently shifted to the Prime Minister’s daughters.

The young ladies of the Prime Minister’s residence: “!!! Why are you looking at us like that? We don’t have any mirror polishing love!”

The young ladies exchanged looks, their eyes filled with complexity, and then they moved a little further apart from each other.

The crowd noticed their attempt to distance themselves and their faces lit up with excitement:
“We caught them! They’re definitely trying to avoid suspicion!”

Everyone’s hearts were racing with excitement. Things like dragon-sun love or mirror polishing love rarely get exposed, especially mirror polishing love.