Becoming a Literary Sage, Starting With The Story of Minglan

Is this the Great Song?

No!

It's the Great Hong Dynasty!

Gu Lao'er: "I have admired you for a long time. I would like to marry you, entrust you with the household, have many children, and grow old together!"

Sheng Minglan: "I..."

"Wait!"

Just then, a graceful young nobleman strode over, wielding a great halberd, and cut in!

"My elder sister is a true lady of a distinguished family and deserves a talented young man. She is virtuous and gentle, and should be matched with a gentleman of integrity. She is also learned and reasonable, so how could she do without a refined and elegant husband?"

"May I ask, sir, are you worthy of her...?"