A Splendid Match

If His Majesty and my teacher both intend to promote him,

how could I refuse their goodwill?

He said they were not enough to repay you for saving Miss Gu,

just a token of gratitude

and to ease their own conscience.

Half the Western goods you see in the capital now

Looks like… a pair of eyeglasses. I've heard of them.

those were things you could use.

But he won't hear of any fuss and I dare not press the matter.

Still, appearances must be kept.

Those are your own words.

find you a match as well.

So Mother's been setting a trap for me.

What nonsense. I am nothing like you lot,

all cunning and hidden schemes.

Tell me true, are you still

mourning your late wife?

It is not that.

And you, his uncle, remain utterly alone...

allow me to assist.

has caught your favor?

from a grand house.

Every time marriage comes up, something urgent appears. Enjoy.

In that case, go tip off Ms. Gu. My lord.