Guo Xi hated nothing more than the name Zhao Yi right now.
Yet, Zhao Yi was everywhere.
Gritting his teeth, Guo Xi suppressed his frustration and asked in a low voice, "Why is that painting in Zhao Yi's hands?"
He had considered his search for the painting to be extremely discreet. It should have been impossible for Zhao Yi to know anything about it.
Cheng Wanli recounted the events that had transpired in Lu Gui’s room the previous day in full detail.
After listening, Guo Xi narrowed his eyes. "You mean to say that Zhao Yi only decided to seize the painting as a gift for the Third Prince after stumbling upon it by chance?"
Cheng Wanli nodded and provided the remaining details of what followed.
Guo Xi fell silent, weighing a single question in his mind: Was Zhao Yi’s action intentional or accidental?
If intentional, the item had certainly fallen into Zhao Yi’s grasp, which would make matters tricky.
If it were an accident… that was good news. If Zhao Yi had truly intended to give the painting to the Third Prince, it would be much easier for them to seize it.
Guo Xi suddenly remembered that tonight was the Third Prince’s birthday celebration. He had to convey this news to Prince Jing as soon as possible.
With that thought, Guo Xi looked at Cheng Wanli. "Lord Cheng, I must verify this before making a decision. If what you say is true—that Zhao Yi has gifted the painting to the Third Prince—I will give you another chance."
After giving his instructions, Guo Xi departed with Duan …
Chapter 496