Chapter 557: Landscape Painting

Translator: _Min_ |

The ladys gaze s.h.i.+fted to Aad and Gu Dai, her expression complex, Your sister is quite fortunate, to have caught the princesss eye in such a short time.

Su Ting responded coolly, then asked, Are you and the princess close?

The ladys expression changed slightly, and she turned away without answering Su Tings question.

Su Ting moved to a corner and took out his phone to take a picture of the woman.

Gu Dai looked at the photo and asked softly, Does this woman have the mysterious scent on her?

Su Ting nodded, Yes, Ive already sent her picture to my subordinates. We should receive the search results soon.

After finis.h.i.+ng her conversation, Aad approached Gu Dai with a smile, offering, This red wine is delicious, would you like to try?

Su Ting instinctively s.h.i.+elded Gu Dai behind him, She doesnt drink.

Aad sounded disappointed, Okay, then.

She then looked up at Su Ting and asked, What were you discussing with w.a.n.g Sui just now?

Su Ting frowned, w.a.n.g Sui?

Aad scoffed, That ugly middle-aged woman.

Now understanding who w.a.n.g Sui was, Gu Dai looked at Aad and inquired, Do you dislike w.a.n.g Sui?

Aad nodded, venting, That w.a.n.g Sui has been seducing my dad, aiming to become my stepmother, and the worst part is my dad actually likes her, treating her even better than he treats me.

She gritted her teeth, My dad even arranged for my birthday banquet activities to be at w.a.n.g Suis house.

After Aads complaints, she was called away by a friend.

The investigation information about w.a.n.g Sui arrived at that moment.

[We didnt find much information about w.a.n.g Sui, only that she had been in contact with a mysterious man and has a secret room in her house]

Gu Dais brows furrowed instantly. Given w.a.n.g Suis access to the king, she was undoubtedly not a simple figure, and her ident.i.ty was well-hidden, including the existence of a secret room. All signs pointed to one conclusion

Gu Dai stated, w.a.n.g Sui must be connected to my parents.

Su Ting nodded, Well find a chance to explore her house later.

As w.a.n.g Sui led everyone to her home, her gaze occasionally flickered with wariness.

Her vigilance was particularly evident, noticeable not only to Gu Dai but also to Aad.

Aad sneered, Auntie w.a.n.g, if youre not welcoming me to your home, you shouldve said so earlier.

w.a.n.g Suis face stiffened, but she quickly composed herself and smiled, Were about to become family. How could I not welcome you?

Aads expression darkened immediately, and she snapped, Dont delude yourself into thinking you can marry my dad. Hes just playing with you; hell never marry you!

w.a.n.g Sui looked grievously behind Aad, Your daughter says you wont marry me, is that true?

Lin Chen hurriedly stepped forward, embracing w.a.n.g Sui to comfort her, Suisui, dont listen to her nonsense. I promise I will marry you

Aad, furious, turned red in the face and began to argue with Lin Chen, her father.

Taking advantage of the situation, Gu Dai and Su Ting searched for the location of the secret room, which, according to their subordinates investigation, should be in the hall where they were currently standing.

Su Ting suggested, There must be a hidden mechanism.

Gu Dai nodded, recalling how w.a.n.g Sui had looked worriedly in a certain direction upon entering the hall.

Looking in that direction, she saw a landscape painting hanging on the wall.

The minimalist decoration of the w.a.n.g house made the plain landscape painting blend in seamlessly. However, w.a.n.g Suis nervous glances at the painting made it seem like there was more to it.

Thinking this, Gu Dais gaze cooled, and she walked over to the painting.

Before w.a.n.g Sui could feel triumphant from her act of garnering sympathy from Lin Chen, she saw Gu Dai standing in front of the painting, startling her so much that she trembled, and quickly asked, What are you doing?

Initially just suspicious, Gu Dais certainty grew upon seeing w.a.n.g Suis nervous reaction.

She scanned the painting and noticed a small protrusion in the middle.

Gu Dai reached to press the b.u.t.ton, but before her hand could touch it, w.a.n.g Sui grabbed her.

w.a.n.g Sui asked sternly, What are you trying to do?

Gu Dai freed her hand and smiled, Miss w.a.n.g, I just thought your painting looked quite nice. I got lost in it for a moment..