LOT -Chapter 283 Taking the Little Brothers to Go “Rob” Their Own House

Lin Mo rambled on nonsense until her brother eventually kicked her out.

“If you’ve got this much free time, you’d be better off reading more books. If not that, then go help out somewhere. Just don’t waste time here. None of what you said will ever happen to me, so stop using that little brain of yours—you might overwork it.”

With a bang, Lin Qi slammed the door shut right in their faces. Lin Mo and Bai Xiao stood outside, wide-eyed and completely confused.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Mo asked Bai Xiao very seriously, “Is my brother looking down on me? Does he think I’m stupid?”

Bai Xiao nodded. “I think so.”

Suddenly, an angry roar came from inside: “Xiao Bai! If you keep stirring up trouble, don’t blame me for teaching you a lesson! Go play somewhere else!”

Bai Xiao touched his nose and immediately dragged Lin Mo away. He didn’t even say anything—why was he being yelled at? Seriously!

Inside, Lin Qi was furious. These two really feared the world wouldn’t burn. The entire household was busy, and only these two were idle.

And honestly, their family’s demands on them were incredibly low—anything was fine as long as they didn’t make trouble.

No one even had spare time to watch them now. Everyone was busy with the marriage preparations. Princess Hua Yao had lost her mother early; Madam Lin felt sorry for her, so she was also helping with preparations on her side.

As for their own household, Lin Ran was helping supervise things.

The Minister of Rites was also busy mingling with other officials.
In short, the whole family was overwhelmed.

The busier everyone else was, the more carefree Lin Mo became. These days, she practically soared into the sky.

Wherever there was excitement in the capital, she had to be there. Someone was catching their cheating spouse? She climbed onto their rooftop to secure the best view, scaring the poor homeowners half to death.

“Lord Lin! You’re a government official at least—could you please NOT hide on our roof doing this kind of thing?!”

The family was livid. Originally, it was just their own household scandal. But once this little ancestor learned about it, the whole capital would know.

And she was lying on the roof! What if she fell? They couldn’t afford that responsibility!

Lin Mo stared at the old man in front of her with zero recognition.

【Xiao Bai, who is this old man? Why does he know me?】

Bai Xiao: 【A retired official. He used to hold decent rank. He’s catching his concubine having an affair. You didn’t even know who he was, yet you insisted I bring you here.】

Lin Mo: 【I mean…it’s gossip. Who cares who he is? Plus, this old guy is quite strong. His beard is totally white but he still keeps such a young concubine.】

Old man: “…”

“Lord Lin… could you please not repeat today’s incident outside? It is my family’s private matter,” the old man pleaded respectfully.

Lin Mo grinned and waved her hand. “Don’t worry, don’t worry. I just came to watch the excitement. I definitely won’t spread it.”

【Hehehe, my mouth is the tightest. I’ve eaten so much gossip and never repeated anything.】

Bai Xiao: 【Exactly. We’re not blabbermouths.】

Old man & servants: “…”

True, they had never said anything with their mouths…

But everything they thought came out anyway.

The old man immediately regretted giving that warning.

And this was just one example of Lin Mo’s escapades lately.

Later, she and Bai Xiao even brought Hua Kongque and the Dumb Beauty to go “steal fruit.”

The guards patrolling the Lin family’s forest were baffled.

“Uh… what is Second Miss doing with those people? Isn’t this our own forest? Why are they sneaking around like thieves?”

Another guard replied, “Maybe that’s just their hobby. Let’s go further away and not disturb them.”

Meanwhile, the four of them were patting their chests and laughing triumphantly.

Lin Mo declared proudly, “I knew the fruit was thickest on this mountain. I’ve scouted here many times. Right now is the perfect season, and no one seems to manage this place. Looks like it belongs to a rich family. We shouldn’t be causing trouble.”

Hua Kongque and Dumb Beauty clapped in admiration. “Lord Lin is amazing! You even found a place like this!”

Only Bai Xiao sensed something off. On the way home, he did a quick scan—and froze.

Looking at the three happily munching fruit, he said helplessly, “Um… that orchard seems to be ours. Mo Mo, you forgot all the estates your parents gifted you. There’s a manor next to that orchard. The whole area belongs to you.”

Lin Mo, fruit in mouth, was stunned.

…What?!

So after sneaking around all day, they could’ve just walked in openly?!

Wei Zheng’an and Qin Zheng exchanged a look and silently turned away.

Well… that was certainly new and unique.

When the news reached Minister Lin’s ears, he was speechless.

“This little brat hasn’t forgotten that orchard belongs to us… has she?”

The house steward laughed. “Second Miss probably forgot. But it doesn’t matter. We’re already used to these situations.”

Yes—used to her sneaking around every day.

Minister Lin: “…”

Sometimes he truly couldn’t imagine what kind of image his daughter had in others’ eyes.

Still, although she’d been sticking her nose everywhere, she hadn’t caused any major trouble.  His only requirement for her right now was simple: don’t cause chaos during the wedding preparations. As long as she doesn’t ruin the marriage, anything else is fine.

But completely ignoring her wasn’t an option either. She was going out early, returning late, sneaking around like a thief. This time she stole from her own house—what if next time she stole from someone else’s?

So, Minister Lin summoned Ji Qianhua.

“Qianhua, we’re all busy lately. You don’t have time to look after Mo’er. You’ve watched her grow up—you’re like her older brother. So we’ll trouble you to supervise her for now. If she causes trouble, scold her if needed. If she needs a beating—well… maybe not that.”

He originally planned to say “beat her if needed,” but quickly swallowed it. You can control your strength when beating your own kid—but someone else? Not so much.

Ji Qianhua looked conflicted.

May I… refuse this assignment?