C46 Intentionally Making Things Difficult

Connoisseurs were well aware of the White Mountain Hermit's unique signature, yet his paintings were so coveted that, despite any lingering doubts, no one dared to deface them. But now, in a fit of rage, Zhao Deyi had torn the lower right corner of the artwork, and despite the staff's exhaustive search—even rending the piece in two—no personal mark was found. The authenticity had been laid bare