Zhang Gaoqiu was a meticulous schemer, his cunning calculations worthy of an old fox. After hearing Chai Wenji's words, he held the leaf-made map in his hand, an unreadable look in his eyes. Now that his father had lost his position as head of the Zhang Family, he too had become duckweed without roots, utterly useless. Even if he kept this treasure, it would be absolutely impossible for him to contend against Zhang Chen, who had already taken control of the Zhang Family. Since that was the case, he could not keep this map. Better to offer it to the Third Prince and ask him to avenge him when the time came.
With that thought, Zhang Gaoqiu turned to Chai Wenji. "This is an important item Father sent men thousands of miles to deliver to me even on his deathbed. It must contain a great secret. The Third Prince is currently vying for the supreme throne. If he can obtain the fortune within this map, it will be like adding wings to a tiger. So long as the Third Prince is willing to help me avenge myself after ascending the throne, help me kill Zhang Chen and reclaim control of the Zhang Family, I am willing to present this treasure to the Third Prince."
Chai Wenji's eyes lit up at those words. She understood perfectly well how important this item was. A treasure map that Zhang Shenqi had secretly investigated could hardly point to an ordinary treasure.
Her gaze flickered as she took the leaf into her hand. "Fine! I will accept on Third Brother's behalf. Once Third Brother ascends the throne, he will help you reclaim the Zhang Family."
Within the academy
Ever since Zhang Chen had sent out the treasure map, he had quietly waited for news within