LOT – Chapter 80 The Third Prince Got His Period

Master Chen was absolutely exasperated with his youngest daughter. Now that the incident had already spread like wildfire, it had to be dealt with properly—or else the Chen family’s reputation would be completely ruined.

“Pack your things and head back to our hometown tomorrow. I’ll have your uncles there find you a marriage match. You didn’t want to marry that wealthy merchant, right? Well, now you won’t even get that much.”

Since she looked down on a good match, it was only right that she suffered some hardship.

Miss Chen stared at her father in disbelief. She couldn’t believe he was actually serious about sending her back to the countryside.

“I’m not going! I won’t go even if you beat me to death! I grew up in the capital—I’m not leaving! Father, I’m your biological daughter! Are you trying to drive me to my death?!”

Master Chen, seated in his chair, bellowed furiously, “Drive you to your death? You’re the one driving me to mine! Do you have any idea how many people have heard about this scandal? Even your sister is being affected! Do you know who we’re relying on to maintain our current lifestyle? If your sister hadn’t married into a good family, do you think our business would be doing so well?!”

“This is not up for discussion. If you won’t return to the hometown, I’ll send you to a temple to become a nun. Either way, you can’t stay in the capital.”

Lying in bed and listening to the system’s retelling, Lin Mo was absolutely delighted.

【She deserves it! She should totally be sent to a temple to become a nun!】

Someone with such rotten morals would only bring misfortune if she married into another family.

The system added angrily, 【Exactly! People like that are the worst!】

In the end, Miss Chen was indeed sent away. Naturally, someone like her couldn’t possibly be content living as a nun in a temple.

When Lin Mo went to morning court, she was still discussing the matter with the system, and the nearby officials were listening in with great interest.

The Third Prince had practically squeezed himself into the spot right next to Lin Mo. Poor Minister Li was nearly shoved out of his place.

Looking at the tiny corner he’d been pushed into, then glancing at the Third Prince who’d forced his way over, Minister Li said speechlessly, “Your Highness, I don’t think this is your assigned position. Morning court is about to start—perhaps you should return to your spot?”

Only after hearing Minister Li’s words did Lin Mo realize that the Third Prince had unknowingly ended up standing next to her.

Seeing the prince so close by, Lin Mo was filled with alarm.

【System, system! Why is the Third Prince standing next to me?! Don’t tell me he’s fallen for me! But isn’t he madly in love with his princess consort?!】

The Third Prince’s expression instantly collapsed: …Lady, while you are indeed quite pretty, aren’t you being a bit too narcissistic?

Others around them also snuck glances over—they all knew the Third Prince was just here to eavesdrop on the gossip, but Lin Mo had no idea.

The system did a quick search and replied with full confidence: 【Relax, he doesn’t like you! He’s still very much in love with his princess consort! He probably just thinks the feng shui here is good… or maybe he’s slacking off and decided to stand over here for a change.】

The system was quite certain of its judgment—clearly, the Third Prince had come over because he wanted to slack off.

Lin Mo was also convinced by the system. She proudly said, 【Of course! This spot of mine is the best place to slack off! Who would’ve thought the Third Prince had such good taste.】

Third Prince: …You’re the one slacking off! I’m the most diligent one here, okay!?

Being accused like that, the Third Prince obviously couldn’t just keep standing there.

But as he walked away, Lin Mo noticed something unusual.

She squinted at first, then widened her eyes in surprise and exclaimed to the system, 【System! Why is there blood on the Third Prince’s butt?! Did he get his period? Do men get periods too!?】

Everyone: ??? What’s a “period”? The Third Prince probably doesn’t get one, right? Noble Consort De seems to be the eldest young lady of the family though?

Still, everyone couldn’t help sneaking glances at the Third Prince’s backside. The Third Prince also touched his own butt in confusion.

Blood? How could there possibly be blood on his butt!?

The Crown Prince and Second Prince glanced over from behind. Tsk, it did look like there was a little blood.

The Second Prince whispered, “What happened to you? Why is there blood on your butt?”

The Third Prince, now a bit panicked, felt around and replied, “How should I know? No one said anything to me on the way to court this morning!”

Just then, Emperor Xuande came over and happened to hear Lin Mo’s inner thoughts. He leaned forward a bit—tsk, he couldn’t get a good look at the Third Prince’s backside!

Lin Mo was getting quite worked up now. She felt like she had made a huge discovery. Maybe men in this dynasty did get periods, and she just didn’t know about it!

She excitedly asked the system, 【Do men get their periods too? Does my brother? What about my dad? I’ve never seen it happen. Should I go home and ask my mom?】

The Lin men: …When will you start thinking like a normal person!?

Still, they had figured it out—when Lin Mo said “period,” she was referring to a woman’s monthly cycle.

System: 【Men don’t get periods. What’s on the Third Prince’s butt isn’t blood—it’s balsam flower dye.】

Lin Mo gasped, 【So the Third Prince put balsam flower dye on his butt? He has such…interesting tastes!】

The Third Prince nearly rolled his eyes to the heavens when he heard that. You’re the one who put flower dye on your butt! Why would I do something like that!?

Suddenly, everyone in the room found themselves picturing that image—and the corners of their mouths all curved into the same amused grin.

The Crown Prince and Second Prince exchanged a glance and instinctively took a step away from their brother.

Seeing his brothers avoid him like that, the Third Prince felt so wronged. Were they even real brothers anymore!?

Even Emperor Xuande began to suspect this was something his third son might actually do. It was strange, sure—but with the Third Prince, anything was possible.

When he was younger, the consorts in the harem would paint their nails with balsam dye, and he just had to join in. But he didn’t want his nails painted—no, he insisted on putting it on his face. His face swelled up like a pig’s head.

For days afterward, Emperor Xuande had to watch his frustrating little son run around with a swollen face. He still didn’t know how to describe how that made him feel.

The system was genuinely baffled by Lin Mo’s train of thought. 【Why would you assume someone enjoys putting flower dye on their butt?】

Lin Mo righteously replied, 【Maybe it’s something the Third Prince and his consort are into. It’s their private matter—they wouldn’t tell us about it.】

System (deadpan): 【He didn’t put flower dye on his butt. He helped his consort paint her nails early this morning, and the dye accidentally got on the chair. When he sat down, it transferred to his clothes.】

【Oh~ so that’s what happened,】 Lin Mo replied, sounding… almost disappointed.

Even the officials present felt a bit let down. So it wasn’t applied directly. Sigh…