Pei Ji'an began to see Xiao Shiqing in a new light. Who would have thought? He seemed honest and straightforward, but at a critical moment, he dragged someone else down without hesitation.
Sure enough, the Emperor turned his attention to Pei Ji'an, "You see, because you're not in a hurry, Xiao doesn't seem to be in a hurry either. You've always been competitive in all aspects; shouldn't you also make an effort on this matter to set an example?"
Pei Ji'an immediately came up with a different excuse, "It's not that I'm not in a hurry, Your Majesty. It's just that I have high standards and haven't found someone who meets them yet."
The Emperor wasn't fooled by his words. It was something, at least he had some standards; what's scary is having none. So, he eagerly asked, "What kind of person are you looking for? Speak up, so everyone can help you look."
Pei Ji'an kept a straight face and said, "She must be very beautiful."
