Duke Cheng'en didn't know that Shao Wanru's painting outshone his, and he bought that maple-leave picture in vain.

After going back to his mansion, he headed for his study to appreciate the satisfactory painting again. To his great surprise, Madam's maid stopped him, saying that his wife wanted him to come to the inner court first.

Duke Cheng'en, who had no idea what had happened, followed the old maid in. When he entered the door, his eyes immediately fell ...