LOT – Chapter 47 The Crown Prince of Western Xinjiang Was Sold to a Brothel!

Wei Zheng’an was now deeply regretting ever provoking that little hellion last time. Great, now that little demon had remembered him.

“It’s fine, it’s fine… she didn’t chase after us, thank goodness. But why did Minister Lin let her out today? Isn’t he worried she’ll stir up trouble again?”

His servant beside him chimed in,

“Maybe Minister Lin just can’t take it anymore. Watching over Lord Little Lin all day long must be exhausting. He probably lets her out during this time to give himself a mental break.”

Honestly, that sounded quite reasonable—and Wei Zheng’an believed it.

“Tsk, tsk. I get that Minister Lin needs some space, but letting her loose like this is kind of irresponsible… What about the safety of everyone else?!”

The master and servant duo stood right at their doorstep, openly bad-mouthing Lin Mo.

Suddenly, Wei Zheng’an felt a chill behind him.

Lin Mo popped her head over his shoulder and smiled sweetly.

“You two seem to be having a lovely chat. Mind if I join in?”

Wei Zheng’an: !!!

“Auntie! Ancestor! I was wrong! I truly was wrong! Please, just let me go this time—I’m not cut out to be a mount! I’m a human being!”

Wei Zheng’an’s whole survival strategy was based on flexibility and shamelessness. He was genuinely terrified she’d ride him again—especially since she totally seemed like she would.

Lin Mo: …

Yeah… last time must’ve really left him traumatized.

System, snickering: [Look how scared you made him—a six-foot-something man trembling like a flower. At this point, you’re basically a notorious bandit who robs handsome young men.]

Lin Mo, indignantly: [Who robbed anyone?! Is there even a man in this world worthy of me? I, Lord Lin, am invincible!]

System: …

Wei Zheng’an: …

As long as you’re happy… but really, they couldn’t imagine anyone who could match her.

“Peacock Boy, I was drunk last time, sorry about that. To show my sincerity, I’m treating you to a meal today! Anything you want on the street—it’s on me!”

Lin Mo had brought plenty of money today, and her confidence was sky-high.

Wei Zheng’an suddenly got nervous. He glanced at his servant, who quickly lowered his head to avoid eye contact.

Can’t see me, can’t see me! I’m just a useless servant!

Unable to refuse, Wei Zheng’an was dragged away.

The two walking together down the street were quite the eye-catching pair. From a distance, the Third Prince spotted them.

“Tch, why is Wei Zheng’an with Lin Mo? Has he gone mad?”

The Second Prince chuckled,

“I’ve got a feeling something interesting is about to happen. Want to follow and see?”

The brothers exchanged a glance, then quickly tailed them—but at a very safe distance.

Meanwhile, the system was leading Lin Mo toward a gladiator arena. It had been set up by some foreigners, rather roughly, and the fighters were all their own people.

System, excitedly: [Big gossip alert! Huge scoop incoming!]

Lin Mo instantly lit up with excitement. This is why getting out and about was so worth it!

Wei Zheng’an breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he wasn’t the focus of the gossip, anything else was fair game.

The Second and Third Princes were crouching and sneaking behind, and when they heard “big gossip,” they immediately found a good spot to eavesdrop—pulling out sunflower seeds, no less.

Lin Mo: [Hurry up and tell me what the gossip is! Is it about our country or a foreign one?]

System: [Both! See that big fat guy in the arena? He’s a general from Xirong. He arrived just last night—and guess what? He brought the Crown Prince of Western Xinjiang with him… then SOLD him!]

Everyone nearby gasped. Luckily, commoners weren’t allowed into this kind of place. Most of the audience were nobles and officials.

Regular folk didn’t like dealing with foreigners much anyway. They avoided such places unless they really had to make a purchase.

Lin Mo gulped and whispered, [He sold a crown prince? Is that even legal? Is he trying to start a war between two nations?!]

Hiding in the back, the Second and Third Princes furiously nodded. Yes! Selling a prince isn’t exactly a casual oopsie!

System: [He didn’t know it was the Crown Prince. The guy had been held hostage in Xirong and managed to escape. Just so happened this general from Xirong was galloping toward Dayong with barely any funds, so he conveniently robbed him.]

Everyone: …

Just how “convenient” was that?! Even if he were a random peasant, this kind of thing shouldn’t happen! Are they all that chaotic over there?!

At this moment, Lin Mo was very curious to meet that bizarre Crown Prince of Western Xinjiang. Why did everything that happened to him seem so utterly absurd?

Lin Mo: [So where was the Crown Prince sold to? Was he sold as a slave?]

System: [Nope! He was sold to one of your local pleasure houses—the male kind. You guys have brothels for men, right? The Crown Prince of Western Xinjiang is actually really good-looking, a handsome mixed-blood type. Honestly, he’s way better looking than your Second Prince. That Xirong general took one look at his face and sold him to a brothel for a hefty sum!]

Lin Mo’s mouth twitched at the system’s words. She was both amused and speechless by how ridiculous this was.

Wei Zheng’an was completely petrified, and the others wore similar stunned expressions.

The Second and Third Princes briefly imagined themselves in the Crown Prince’s shoes.

Oh god. That’s way too tragic. A dignified Crown Prince ending up like that? Who knows if he’s even still… untouched.

Someone had already quietly sent word back to the Emperor. No matter what, they couldn’t let a foreign prince meet a scandalous end on their soil.

Lin Mo: [System, should we sneak into that brothel tonight and see him for ourselves? I just have to meet this guy—who knew such a bizarre person existed in this world?]

System: [Aiya, no matter how bizarre he is, no one can top you. But yeah, tonight’s actually the Crown Prince’s ‘first auction night.’ So if you want to go, it’s a good time.]

First auction night?! Everyone glanced at one another, expressions filled with complicated emotions.

So… they were definitely going to have to buy him back, right?

When the Emperor received this news, his reaction was, understandably, very complicated.

“A dignified Crown Prince got sold into a brothel?! And now we have to send someone to buy him back?!”

Eunuch Li nodded.

“It seems so. But we can also use this as leverage to demand joint reparations from Xirong and Western Xinjiang. It could bring in a good chunk of compensation.”

The Emperor clicked his tongue.

“Tsk! Now that’s a solid plan!”