LOT -Chapter 293 The Wealthy Young Lady Driven Mad by Lin Qi’s Marriage

These two people’s situation completely stunned Wei Zheng’an and Qin Zheng.

Wait—after spending so much time together, how did they never notice anything going on between those two? Wasn’t their group supposed to be all brotherly camaraderie? How did this change happen?!

“No, I need to go ask them. They’ve kept this from us for way too long.” Wei Zheng’an was so anxious he was practically spinning in circles at home.

Qin Zheng sat beside him, absent-mindedly eating and slowly said, “Although this surprised me too, this is their business. What are you getting so worked up about?”

“Relax. With how close the four of us are, they’ll definitely invite us to the wedding. Instead of panicking right now, you might as well think about what gift to bring.”

Qin Zheng accepted the situation quite quickly. The two getting together—wasn’t that great? They knew each other well.

Anyway, in the entire capital, if anyone were to marry Little Lord Lin, this was the only possible candidate. Everyone else probably wouldn’t even dare to entertain the thought.

Forget the capital—even across the entire realm, no one would dare think about it.

Wei Zheng’an: …Even if that’s true, how are you so calm?!

Looking at this calm and composed Qin Zheng, Wei Zheng’an said seriously, “Everyone says your brain works in a single straight line, and Little Lord Lin even calls you a ‘beautiful idiot,’ but why do I feel like you’re not dumb at all?”

His thinking was so clear—most people wouldn’t be able to see things this thoroughly.

Qin Zheng scratched his cheek shyly and said, “I just don’t like using my brain—doesn’t mean I don’t have one. If something can be solved the simple way, then why complicate it? Why make things hard for myself?”

That was just who he was. Since childhood he disliked making things difficult for himself. If something could be solved, he’d choose the easiest solution. If it couldn’t be solved, he’d lie flat. Since it couldn’t be fixed anyway—why stress?

His whole existence was about “coasting,” yet somehow he’d lived just fine all these years.

Wei Zheng’an: …Why does this actually make sense? Did I just get brainwashed?

Everyone else was stunned by the news, but the two main characters themselves didn’t seem affected at all. They continued eating, drinking, and playing as usual.

After all, they’d already been living together for so long—changing the relationship label was nothing.

And besides, the wedding was still a long way off.

“Aiya! Brother, can you stop being so clingy? I’m going shopping with Sister-in-law today. Having you follow behind like some little tail is so annoying.”

Lin Mo looked speechlessly at her brother trailing after them. Lin Qi wore the same look of exasperation.

“Lin Mo’er! How do you say that with a straight face? You’re dragging away your sister-in-law, who is my wife! Why can’t I follow you two?!”

Ever since he got married, his biggest love rival had been his own little sister.

Other households worried about strained relations between sisters-in-law. Their family? They were too close. Worse, his wife seemed to adore her little sister-in-law far more than him.

He genuinely felt that this little brat ranked higher in Princess Huayao’s heart than he did.

Lin Mo lifted her chin proudly. “Didn’t we agree? Daytime she belongs to me, nighttime she’s yours. And you’re not supposed to slack off during the day. How can an official be out playing every day?”

Lin Qi stared at her—his expression truly something to behold.

Sure, an official shouldn’t be out playing. But wasn’t she also an official? And since she took office, had she done anything that counted as actual proper work?

Today’s outing was even to watch gossip, dragging along her sister-in-law to eat melons. Truly one of a kind.

Bai Xiao gently tried to persuade his future brother-in-law, “Brother, you can’t win against her. And honestly, you really shouldn’t come today… The place we’re going… it’s not very suitable for you.”

Lin Qi was immediately displeased. What place could he possibly not be suitable for? If they could go, surely he could go too?

Bai Xiao sighed inwardly: 【You really can’t go. We’re visiting a young lady who lost her mind because of your marriage. If you show up, won’t you trigger her all over again?】

Lin Qi: !!! WHAT?!

Lin Mo snorted inwardly: 【My brother truly is a calamity of beauty. He gets married and causes some poor girl to cry herself mad. Honestly, she should’ve liked me instead. I’m obviously more charming than him.】

Bai Xiao: 【Right… and then she’d have another breakdown when we get married.】

Lin Mo: …Uh… probably not?

With that explanation, Lin Qi indeed felt he shouldn’t go. Triggering someone again would be too cruel.

“Brother, if you’ve got nothing to do, go hide somewhere else. This is women’s business—stop meddling!”

Lin Mo pulled out the unbeatable excuse: “women’s matters.”

Lin Qi looked at Bai Xiao speechlessly: So… you’re a woman now too?

Bai Xiao grinned: 【I can be male or female—whatever Mo Mo needs.】

Lin Qi: …Is there no one normal in this family?!

In the end, Lin Qi didn’t follow them. Lin Mo pulled Princess Huayao along and headed to a wealthy household.

“Little Lord Lin, you’re finally here! Please—save my daughter!” The wealthy merchant looked exhausted, clearly tormented by his girl’s condition.

Lin Mo lifted her hand, pretending to look mysterious. “Don’t worry. Let me see first. My Xiao Bai is quite skilled in divination and exorcisms.”

The wealthy merchant: …If I didn’t know the truth, I might actually believe that.

This merchant wasn’t just any common wealthy man. His younger sister had married an official, and the family had some backing.

But he had few children—his wife and concubines had borne several, but only this daughter survived; the previous two daughters died early. He also had an infant son still in swaddling clothes.

These two children were everything to him.

Lin Mo, Princess Huayao, and Bai Xiao entered the back courtyard. Before they got close, they heard hysterical laughter.

“Lin Tanhua clearly married me! Why hasn’t he come to fetch me? Why?!”

“Today’s the day for visiting her maiden home. I’m waiting for him—he’ll definitely come!”

Lin Mo’s eyes widened: 【Wow… this is definitely delusional.】

Just how deeply was this girl in love with her brother?

Bai Xiao rubbed his chin: 【She’s a little ill, but it’s not actual delusional disorder.】