The speaker was an elderly man, Lin, the steward who managed the outer courtyard of the family. He had originally finished work for the night and planned to go to the pleasure quarter to listen to some music and watch a play, but he ended up being pulled away to find someone.,That afternoon, I had accidentally ruined an ancient painting. It wasn't even two hours before it was discovered, and the investigation began immediately.,Master Lin's face, already a grim one, darkened further. Yet, his voice remained soft and persuasive.。