He was determined to learn as much as he could since he did need to marry eventually. This was the first lesson but already he could tell that this wasn't going to be easy.

He normally didn't find himself at a loss for words but this was something he had never done before. "Alright. My intention is to court you, Nie Huaisang-" Awkward pause. "I humbly ask-"

This was more difficult than he thought it would be.

"-to court you because you are clever and honorable."

There.