LOT – Chapter 230 Lin’s Father Caught the Eye of Master Yang

The entire court of civil and military officials was now waiting for Bai Xiao’s follow-up.

Everyone held great respect for the old Grand Tutor; without him, the Great Yong would have long since fallen.

They were curious to know how the old Grand Tutor devoted himself entirely to the country, using his body and abilities to the fullest.

After all, in their impression, the old Grand Tutor—not only handsome but possessing an extraordinary aura—remained a figure of transcendent elegance even in old age, far surpassing Master Yang.

Lin Mo anxiously asked, “Stop teasing me and just tell me about the old Grand Tutor already. You’ve got my interest piqued.”

Bai Xiao chuckled, “Don’t rush. The old Grand Tutor was a very contradictory person—he understood great matters deeply, but trivial things, not so much.”

“The late emperor was suspicious, so dealing with him wasn’t easy. The Grand Tutor had to protect so many upright officials under his hand, and that required sources of information.”

Lin Mo gasped, “So he had dealings with the concubines of the harem! This is what you meant by using his body to the fullest!”

Even the emperor and the ministers gasped. What kind of royal secret was this!

The Xuande Emperor felt a twinge of pity for his father. Although the old man had been difficult, he never expected him to be cuckolded.

In any case, though the old Grand Tutor’s methods were morally questionable, the results were good.

Bai Xiao clarified, “What are you thinking! The old Grand Tutor would never do such a thing. The concubines of the late emperor were all dangerous beauties—he couldn’t touch them. The Grand Tutor worked through the chief maids of each palace. After all, they knew perfectly well what the concubines were up to, and they could also subtly influence them.”

“The Grand Tutor, by his own skill, became the beloved of the chief maids and leveraged this network. When the emperor ascended the throne, he released all these chief maids, who now live comfortably.”

Lin Mo’s mouth dropped open. Truly impressive—this old Grand Tutor was remarkable! Master Yang still hadn’t grasped the essence of his master.

The others breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it wasn’t private dealings with the concubines, all was well. Most of those concubines were long dead anyway.

Moreover, everything the Grand Tutor did was for the country and the people. Without his years of contributions, who knows how many more people the mad late emperor would have killed?

After all, a man who could strike down his own mother and son—how much kindness could one expect from him?

Lin Shangshu listened in trepidation. Other gossip was easy to take, but royal secrets like this were truly frightening.

When he heard that the Grand Tutor had not been with the concubines, he finally relaxed.

It could be said that this morning’s court session was full of twists and turns. The impressions of both the old Grand Tutor and Master Yang were completely overturned.

Everyone’s feelings toward the Grand Tutor grew more complex. They had thought him otherworldly and aloof, but in reality, he had sacrificed so much for the Great Yong!

The late emperor’s harem was vast, each concubine with at least one chief maid. The emperor’s favor depended on his whim. The Grand Tutor had to constantly manage and appease these women—what a daunting task!

Master Yang felt proud hearing about his master’s deeds. Indeed, he could never surpass him.

At this moment, the one feeling most complicated was the Grand Tutor’s disciple, the Grand Preceptor. With both his master and junior brother being like this, wouldn’t people’s impression of him also change?

At the palace gate, Lin Mo was about to follow her father and brother home when Master Yang suddenly blocked their way.

He looked at the trio in awe.

He had never truly met Lin Mo; she had hidden yesterday, and though he had seen her portrait, the reality was always different.

Especially when he saw Lin Shangshu—he had long heard of this famed scholar of the empire, but seeing him in person today was truly astonishing.

“Lin Shangshu, isn’t it? I wonder if you would like to inherit my craft.”

With such looks, learning from him would surely attract all the women in the world! He would surpass even Master Yang himself!

Lin Shangshu: …

Lin Mo: !!!

“What the hell! This old Taoist is trying to steal my mom! Inherit his craft? Become his male consort?”

Lin Shangshu’s expression nearly faltered. He hadn’t thought so far—he assumed inheriting the craft meant learning astrology from Master Yang.

Master Yang continued persuading him: “It’s such a waste for someone of your looks to merely be an official. If you wish, you could learn from me, become a Grand Tutor, and gain the following of all women under heaven!”

Lin Mo couldn’t stand it and stomped on Master Yang’s foot. “Get lost! How dare you ruin our happy family! My father doesn’t need any following women—he already has my mother!”

Bai Xiao: “Exactly! A man who’s already a flirt trying to make others flirt too, bah!”

Master Yang patted Lin Mo’s head, still in good spirits: “Ah, I’m just suggesting. If your father isn’t interested, your brother could learn from me—Lin Han, your looks are also extraordinary, and you haven’t married yet, right?”

Lin Qi: ??? How did this suddenly involve me?

Lin Mo charged forward: “Get lost! My brother isn’t learning any of your nonsense. He already has someone he likes, so give up!”

Like a little tiger, Lin Mo stood in front of her father and brother, ready to pounce on Master Yang.

The officials around secretly watched this amusing scene.

The Lin family’s appearance truly was exceptional.

Master Yang clutched his stomach and sighed. This little girl was stubborn, and being knocked into hurt.

“Little one, you don’t have someone you like, right? You look like your father. Would you like to have all men under heaven follow you? I can help make that happen.”

Lin Mo rolled her eyes. “Why would I want all men following me? I’m quite happy with my current life.”

Bai Xiao was gnashing his teeth inside Lin Mo’s sleeve. That wicked Taoist!

“Mo Mo, never agree to him. Let him be the male consort if he wants, we’re rich and don’t need to leech off anyone.”

Lin Mo nodded: “Exactly. Our family doesn’t need to leech off anyone!”

At this moment, Lin Qi scratched his nose nervously. He probably wasn’t leeching, but rather being forced to rely a little.

The County Lady Hua Yao always thought him delicate and pampered him, which he didn’t want.