LOT – Chapter 48 Third Prince and the Monkey Steals the Peach, Lin Mo Gets Injured by Her Father

That night, everyone who went to that male brothel was actually a disguised imperial officer. Lin Mo had slipped in among them as well.

They told her, “A diplomatic envoy from Xijiang claims to have seen the First Prince of Xijiang here, so His Majesty sent us to investigate. Lord Lin, if you want to observe, that’s fine, but you must find a safe spot. Things may get a bit chaotic tonight.”

Lin Mo replied enthusiastically, “Okay, okay! I definitely won’t interfere with your work! Don’t worry about me!”

[System! Why does it feel like tonight’s going to be very lively? Let’s hurry and find a good spot to eat melons (watch the drama)!]

System: [Yes, yes, yes!]

Not long after, the First Prince of Xijiang was brought out. He looked dazed and muddle-headed, clearly drugged.

“Dear guests, tonight we’ve got a fine specimen. If anyone wants to enjoy a night of spring romance with him, they may start bidding! The starting price is ten taels!”

There were both men and women in the brothel—one had to admit, the customs of Dayong were very open.

“I bid ten taels!”

“Twenty taels!”

“Thirty taels!”

Apparently, the First Prince’s appearance was quite appealing to the crowd. In just a short while, the bidding had soared to three hundred taels. He really was the type of exotic beauty these people liked.

Lin Mo was absolutely stunned! The officials present hesitated between bidding and not bidding.

Suddenly, the system shouted in alarm: [Host, hide! There’s an assassin!]

That sentence sent chills down Lin Mo and the officials’ spines. The other guests, however, remained unaware since they were farther away and all their attention was on the prince on stage.

Quick on her feet, Lin Mo immediately dove under a table in the corner. The very next second, the front doors were violently kicked open.

Lin Mo was witnessing such a scene for the first time: [Oh my god! There really are assassins! Who are they here to kill?!]

System: [They’re targeting the First Prince—people from Xijiang. Just stay hidden. I’ve activated a protection mechanism; if you’re in danger, it’ll automatically help you avoid harm.]

The scene was utter chaos. Lin Mo held her breath and stayed motionless under the table.

Back at the palace and Lin residence, everyone nearly lost their minds upon receiving the news.

Minister Lin threw on a robe and rushed out the door. Lin Qi and Lin Ran also panicked and flustered, while Lady Lin fainted on the spot from fright.

“Sir, there’s no need to panic! Young Lord Lin has a protection mechanism, so she should be safe. Plus, she’s accompanied by hidden guards.”

The messenger tried to stop them, seeing how frantic they were.

Minister Lin instantly roared like a mad lion, “How can I not panic?! That’s my daughter in there! She’s always lived a happy, carefree life and has never experienced anything like this before—she must be terrified!”

Meanwhile, Lin Mo—who was supposedly “terrified”—was crouched under the table with wide eyes, watching the fight with rapt attention.

[Oh my god! This is a real wuxia movie! Wow!]

System: [It really is quite the spectacle.]

The officials hiding nearby: …At a time like this, you’re still watching like it’s entertainment?!

Suddenly, an assassin appeared out of nowhere. The system’s warning came too late, and someone two spots away from Lin Mo was taken hostage.

“Everyone freeze, or I’ll kill him!”

The one being held hostage—Third Prince: …

Why is it me again?! Out of everyone hiding here, why did he grab me?!

As soon as everyone realized it was the Third Prince being held hostage, the atmosphere grew tense.

System: [Why are you all getting nervous? Look at the way he’s holding the knife—it’s backwards.]

Everyone immediately looked at the knife. Sure enough, the blade edge was facing outward.

Good grief.

It was probably because the assassin was nervous.

Lin Mo grinned mischievously and said: [Hehehe, what a perfect chance, Third Prince! Hurry and use “Monkey Steals the Peach” to break free!]

Everyone: …

That heavy, tense atmosphere instantly vanished. Truly, when it comes to breaking the ice, no one does it better than our little Lord Lin.

The Third Prince seized the opportunity and used a move just like “Monkey Steals the Peach.” The assassin let out a tragic scream.

Everyone present was stunned by the Third Prince’s move—and collectively drew in a sharp breath.

Lin Mo admired it in her heart: [That was smooth as flowing water! I didn’t expect the Third Prince and I to think the same way. Not bad, not bad!]

System, speechless: [Uh… as long as you’re happy.]

After all the assassins were subdued, the Third Prince looked at the one who had tried to hold him hostage and gave a wickedly cold smirk.

“You dared to lay a hand on me? Coming here to die of your own accord—who else can you blame but yourself!”

The assassin: …

What is wrong with you people from Dayong?!

By the time the Lin family arrived, the place was already being cleared up. Lin Mo was blending in with the crowd, peeking around curiously.

“Lin Mo! Get over here right now!”

Minister Lin, disheveled and fuming with anger, shouted.

System: [Oh no oh no, you’re done for! Your dad’s here! Run!]

The moment Lin Mo heard the system, she reflexively turned and bolted—except she didn’t even see where her father was. She ran in the wrong direction… and crashed right into his arms.

System: …

Everyone: …

Minister Lin, with a tiny cannonball crashing into his chest: …

Lin Mo now truly wanted to cry: [Why didn’t you tell me my dad was over this way?!]

System said helplessly: [You didn’t give me time! Can’t you ask me before you charge off?!]

Lin Qi and Lin Ran, standing behind, both sighed. Sometimes they really felt their little sister’s brain didn’t quite function properly—but she was always full of self-confidence.

While everyone was still stunned, Lin Mo covered her head and turned to flee.

Minister Lin immediately took off after her, cursing as he chased. The two of them were a spectacular sight on the street—father and daughter in full chase.

Lin Qi and Lin Ran silently covered their faces. What a public embarrassment!

“Dad! Stop chasing me! I know I was wrong! I’ll never do something so dangerous again! I’ll never go watching chaos unfold outside again!”

Lin Mo flailed her short legs wildly, but was still caught by her old man.

As her screams of agony rang out, the system sighed and said with deep sympathy: [Amen. I am with you in spirit. It’s just a beating—hang in there, we’ll survive this.]

But as soon as it finished speaking, the system promptly muted its own auditory functions.

Ahh~~ So peaceful now. Collected plenty of energy today. Feeling great~~

After that “bamboo shoot stir-fried meat” beating, Lin Mo couldn’t get out of bed for two days. Even the Emperor sent someone to check in on her.

“Please rest assured, Little Lord Lin. His Majesty absolutely will not let those assassins from last night get away with it.”

Who would have thought that, in all the chaos, the one most badly injured… turned out to be Lin Mo.

Though her injuries came from her own father’s beating.

Lin Mo, lying crippled but unyielding, lifted her head from the bed and said, “I don’t care about those assassins. I want to know what happened to the First Prince of Xijiang.”

[If I don’t get the full scoop, I can’t die in peace!]

System: …

The messenger: …