Chia Chen had, it is true, all his wishes gratified; but, as his wife was laid up in the inner chambers, with a relapse of her old complaint, and was not in a fit state to undertake the direction of the ceremonies, he was very much distressed lest, when the high officials (and their wives) came and went, there should occur any breach of the prescribed conventionalities, which he was afraid would evoke ridicule. Hence it was that he felt in low spirits; but while he was plunged in solicitude Pao-yue, who happened to be close by, readily inquired, Everything may be safely looked upon as being satisfactorily settled, and why need you, elder brother, still be so full of concern?
Chia Chen forthwith explained to him how it was that in the ladies apartments there was no one (to do the honours), but Pao-yue at these words smiled: What difficulty is there about it? he remarked; ll recommend some one to take temporary charge of the direction of things for you during the month, and I can guarantee that everything will be properly carried out.
Who is it? Chia Chen was quick to ask; but as Pao-yue perceived that there were still too many relatives and friends seated around, he did not feel as if he could very well speak out; so that he went up to Chia Chen and whispered a couple of remarks in his ear.
Chia Chens joy knew no bounds when he heard this suggestion. Everything will indeed be properly carried out, he added laughingly; but I must now be going at once.
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