Jiang Ke was a proper man. Even after becoming an official, he never developed a habit of carousing.
He had seen song and dance performances before, though not many. He knew they were performed by beautiful young women with graceful figures. He had also heard about how his own daughter's dance at the Longevity Festival had captivated the Capital. "Did Xian'er tell the Emperor her dancing skills were a family tradition? If so, they should have summoned me! What does a man like you know about dancing... But since Xian'er has already made the boast, I don't care. As head of this house, you have to back her up. Go learn how to dance before we go to the Capital!"
Jiang Ke was taken aback. "Nonsense!"
"Deceiving the Emperor is a grave crime. Are you not going to cover for your daughter's lie?"
Since they had no living parents to care for and were still in their prime, moving the entire family to the Capital was not a difficult matter.
