A Splendid Match

has caught our Miss Gu's eye.

My lord, you've misunderstood. There's nothing between Miss Gu and me.

please explain to the young lord. Please.

Why are you investigating him? I'll look into whoever I want. What's it to you?

and he can't withstand your scrutiny.

they'll trample him.

Don't tell me you're giving up the spring exams?

and follow your command.

Why are you taking it so seriously? You.

But this man doesn't even have the confidence to sit for the spring exams.

I dangled a little bait and he jumped at it.

even if he became an official, he'd just be a useless seat warmer.

What is it? What happened? Mr. Zhang got into a fight

You're not blaming me for this, are you?

Who would dare blame you, my lord?

Of course you wouldn't understand. A casual promise from you

is a chance most people couldn't earn in several lifetimes.

is enough to make a man cough up blood.

Maybe even kill him. What are you talking about?

Working their fingers to the bone to feed their families.

Living off your ancestors' glory. Producing nothing.

You contribute nothing to the country or its people. How dare you speak to me like that!

my lord?

You dare hurt our young lady? - Insolent! - Qingpu.