"You actually gave it to him?" Chi 96 asked with a look of astonishment as he looked at Chi 118.
"What could I have done? He was reckless, but I had to be cautious. You know very well how much Lord Heavenly Emperor cares about his pride. That scoundrel insisted I was the one who tore the painting; how was I to defend myself?" Chi 118 was clearly vexed.
"Nobody would believe you tore the painting, right?" asked Chi 96.
