A Splendid Match

I'm sure Uncle has his reasons.

He must be under countless pairs of eyes. Holding a feast now

Turns out I am the unreasonable one all along.

you can excuse yourself.

So accustomed now is Yanyun to power. Nobody under this roof

you are the head of this household. Surely you have a say

I'm throwing it, no matter what. But... But what?

you're in no position to speak your mind.

Let's just invite some close family and friends over.

Make sure every single one of those former classmates of mine

In my sickly state, I'd only be an unwelcome sight.

I suspect Jinzhao isn't keen either.

to become a guest at Chen Yanyun's table?

I could never pull it off.

Ministry of Revenue wouldn't have set eyes on you

That's why I say she commands my respect.

She's growing more and more unruly.

go down the drain?

If only Rong were here.

The two of them can keep each other company.

Why do you have to put on that sulky face?

Your coming-of-age is near. Now is the time to get out and be seen.

And the Chen family? They only associate with people of substance.

What are you talking about? All this looking and being looked at.