C700 Self-esteem?

He pursed his lips. "But even so, shouldn't you respect my opinion before you speak to her?"

"Lady Fu raised her eyebrows and reminded him softly," "You rarely talk so heavily to your mother."

"You've always known better than anyone what she means to me." It was only in front of his mother that he could be so honest with himself.

Mrs. Fu shook her teacup. "I won't let you get married