LOT – Chapter 29 Recognizing a Dog as Her Father!

“Don’t hold me back—I can still drink!”

Lin Mo was being supported by two people as she staggered forward. Since she was wearing official robes, many people turned to look at her.

The system had already gone completely silent. Even though it didn’t have a physical form, it was still utterly humiliated!

When they reached the side of the carriage, Lin Mo suddenly stopped in her tracks as they passed a dog.

The maid and old woman supporting her paused in confusion. “Lord Lin, what’s wrong? Is something the matter?”

Lin Mo waved her hand and wobbled over to the dog, then stared at it intently, unusually focused.

The maid and old servant: ??? What’s so special about this dog?

Suddenly, Lin Mo broke into a smile. “Dad, what are you doing here? Did you come to pick me up?”

Cough cough cough!

That single word—dad—shocked everyone nearby. The system had completely given up on commenting.

It only prayed that Minister Lin wouldn’t hear about this, or else it couldn’t even imagine how badly this girl would get beaten up.

“Lord Lin, please wake up! That’s a dog, not your father! Your father is waiting at home!”

The maid hurried to pull her back. How embarrassing! Just standing next to her made them feel mortified!

The sturdier of the old women quickly restrained her and said, “Hurry, get her into the carriage!”

The system also tried to coax her: [Mo Mo, that’s not your dad. Come on, get in the carriage and go home! Your dad’s waiting for you at home!]

Lin Mo suddenly slapped the old woman’s hand away, reached out, and scooped up the dog. Slurring her words, she insisted, “How is this not my dad? Look at these features, this face—it’s clearly my dad! That indifferent yet faintly disgusted expression in his eyes… who else would look at me like that besides my dad!”

Everyone: …… So you do know that’s how your dad looks at you?! But the problem is—even this dog is looking at you that way! Isn’t that a little too much? Even the dog thinks you’re ridiculous!

“Come on, come on, let’s go. My dad hasn’t eaten yet. I need to bring him home for dinner.”

Everyone watched in stunned silence as Lin Mo forcibly stuffed the dog into the carriage. The dog’s eyes even showed a trace of despair.

The maid spoke awkwardly to the old woman beside her, “This dog belongs to Madam. If Lord Lin takes it away, what are we going to tell her?”

The old woman sighed. “Just tell her the truth. What else can we do?”

On the way back, Lin Mo kept talking to her ‘dad’ the dog, full of grievances against her real father.

“It really hurt me when you kicked me out today, but I’m a magnanimous person, so I won’t hold it against you.”

The system: [Get a grip, Host! That’s a dog! It’s one thing to mistake it for your dad, but now you’re bringing it home? Are you trying to get beaten?!]

The dog barked at just the right time, as if to confirm what the system said.

It was just an ordinary dog! What was wrong with this human!?

Soon, the carriage arrived at the gates of the Lin residence. The maid rushed up to knock. “Open the door! We’ve brought Lord Lin back!”

The gatekeeper opened the door, and they quickly helped Lin Mo inside—with a dog still perched on her shoulder.

Everyone in the Lin household: ??? What kind of move is this? Why is the Second Miss carrying a dog on her shoulder!?

Minister Lin, Madam Lin, Lin Qi, and Lin Ran quickly came out to see what was going on.

How did she get drunk?! How dare this girl drink outside!

But when they saw Lin Mo drunkenly carrying a dog on her shoulder, the four of them fell silent.

“Can someone explain to me what’s going on here? What’s with this dog?”

Minister Lin suddenly felt a bit dizzy—was it from anger or something else?

The maid and old woman from the Deputy Minister of Justice’s residence replied helplessly,
“Lord Lin came to our residence for a meal with our Master, Madam, and Young Master. She ended up drinking a bit too much… The dog belongs to our Madam.”

“So she went to your place for dinner and stole a dog on the way back?!” Lin Qi’s voice even cracked from the shock, clearly revealing how stunned he was.

The old woman had just opened her mouth to explain when Lin Mo suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

“Dad! Why are you at home?!”

Minister Lin: “Where else would I be if not at home? Out getting drunk like you?”

Lin Mo paused for a moment, then took the dog from around her neck and examined it carefully. Then, with a dramatic motion, she held the dog up.

“You should be in my arms… How come I have two dads?!”

Minister Lin felt like fireworks exploded in his mind. Without another word, he quickly took off his shoe and hurled it at her.

“You wicked girl! Who are you calling a dog?!”

Madam Lin rushed forward to stop him, and Lin Qi and Lin Ran quickly stepped in to shield Lin Mo.

“Father! Little sister is drunk—just let it go!”

“That’s right, Dad. She can’t even recognize people right now. Let’s have her rest first.”

The entire courtyard was in chaos, and the people from the Deputy Minister’s residence took the opportunity to quietly slip away.

Tsk tsk tsk, seems like Lord Lin’s house isn’t much more peaceful than ours.

Their Young Miss loves causing trouble, and Lord Lin does too. Minister Lin and our Master would probably have a lot to talk about.

The system watched this unfold and sighed: [Sometimes, if you don’t act like a clown, you won’t end up like one. Recognizing a dog as her dad—she’s probably the first in all of history.]

That sentence seemed to pour fuel on Minister Lin’s burning rage. Lin Mo, still dodging her father’s flying shoe, clutched the dog tightly in her arms, crying out repeatedly, “Dad! Don’t be scared, I’ll protect you!”

Lin Qi and Lin Ran were nearly in despair hearing this. “You—shut up already!”

In the shadows, the hidden guards were laughing so hard their stomachs hurt. Heavens above! How could there be a girl like this?! This is just too funny!

“Quick, hurry and report this to His Majesty!”

Emperor Xuande had been fuming while reviewing memorials, so this piece of news came at just the right time.

“Hahahahaha! That girl really is My little source of joy!”

The Emperor wiped away the tears of laughter from the corners of his eyes—his anger had vanished in an instant.

Eunuch Li, seeing the Emperor’s cheerful face, finally let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness for little Lord Lin—otherwise, His Majesty’s rage would never have subsided so easily today.

“Come, send My long-haired dog to the Lin Residence.”

Eunuch Li: …When it comes to being petty, Your Majesty, you still take the crown!

After Lin Mo had been given a proper beating, the dog sent by the Emperor also arrived.

Looking at the white long-haired dog, Minister Lin’s temple twitched. He didn’t know whether to laugh or be angry.

The Emperor was clearly treating their family affairs like some kind of comedy show!