A Splendid Match

You don't need to go to the academy today.

I shouldn't go against my uncle.

before arranging a match with the Yu family.

But I've followed his lead my whole life.

I'll regret it for the rest of my life.

Exactly. I support you.

This is a lifetime decision.

Are you wondering why it's a cenotaph?

your father committed an unpardonable crime.

from river pirates?

Because your birth father did save my life.

You were the only one left in the family.

I didn't realize your mother hid it from you so well.

But you have great literary flair. Completely different from your father.

will help keep this secret.

I expect you'll pass the metropolitan exam.

But once you do, you'll draw attention.

Especially from those who seek a marriage alliance with us.

They'll dig into your background.

So we agreed to arrange the match before the metropolitan exam.

and keep this secret as best you can?

and face whatever comes after you pass the exam?

I want to be straightforward.

And I don't want to spend my days